Updated: Blessing of graves

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Because of the pandemic and subsequent restrictions on movement and gatherings, we will take a different approach to the blessing of the graves this year.

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MonksHill Cemetery

Cemetery Sunday for MonksHill Cemetery was broadcast live on the Newry Cathedral webcam at 5.30pm on Sunday 17th May

Please note that there will be no 5.30pm Mass on Sunday, 17th May.

Order of service

Opening Hymn
Words of welcome
First Reading
Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel
Homily
Prayers of the Faithful
5 Decades of the Rosary
Closing prayer and remarks
Closing Hymn

This broadcast will, again, feature a mix of live webcam video and audio from the Parish House Oratory and pre-recorded coverage of the blessing of graves.

For your safety and that of others, and to comply with the law, please do not congregate in the cemetery at 5.30pm on Sunday. The priests will not be there at that time.

St. Mary’s Cemetery

Cemetery Sunday for St. Mary’s Cemetery was broadcast live on the Newry Cathedral webcam at 5.30pm on Sunday 3rd May. Please see below for videos.

Gospel and Homily of Father Desmond

Blessing of Graves and Rosary

Archbishop’s Message and Blessing