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Monday 18 December: 12noon Julia and Thomas Conway, Cullintra.7.30pm Jim Staunton and son Lawrence, Kilcun and Chicago.

Anniv.

Tuesday 19 December: 7.30pm Msgr. Dominick Grealy. Anniv.

Wed. 20 December 12noon Catherine and James Hyland, Ruane. Anniv. 7.30pm Joe and Delia McDonagh, Cloonfaughna. Anniv.

Thurs. 21 December: 9.00am Thomas and Anna O’Boyle.12noon John and Nora Higgins and deceased members

of the Higgins Family.7.30pm Kit Byrne and Kathleen Melia, Cloonfaughna.

Friday 22 December: 9.00am Rev. Fr. John Fennelly. Anniv.12noon Egan, Caulfield, Hyland and Mulkeen Families,

Coogue Middle.3.00pm Holy Souls.7.30pm Joe Higgins, Knock. Anniv.

Saturday 23 December: 9.00am Brian and Mary Egan, Carramore. Anniv.12 noon Owen Casserley and deceased members of the

Casserley Family, Cloondace. Anniv.SHANVAGHERA:Sunday 17 December: 10.00am John and Catherine Power and deceased Family.Sunday 24 December: 10.00am Teddy Campbell, Shanvaghera.

NEWSLETTER SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER 2017. THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT.

Mass Intentions for the Week

SUNDAYS AND HOLY DAYSMasses: 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.00noon, 3.00pm.

(Eve of Sundays and Holydays, 7.30pm)Shanvaghera: Sundays: Mass at 10.00am

WEEKDAYS: MONDAY - SATURDAYMasses: 9.00am, 11.00am, 12noon, 3.00pm, 7.30pm

Fr Richard Gibbons PP Fr Nigel Woollen cc Parish tel: 094 9388100

Silent RetreatSpiritual exercised of Saint Ignatius will take placeat the Alexian Brothers Monastery for womenaged 18 years up for December 28 to 1 January.Places limited. Please book early. Information from 085 8235525.

Christmas MarketDue to adverse weather conditions last weekend theChristmas Market will be re-run this Sunday 17 December from 12noon - 4.00pm in Knock CommunityCentre. All proceeds towards the Community Centre.

Knock Museum Gift ShopThe Christmas Sale in the Knock Museum Gift Shop willrun from Sunday 10 – Friday 22 December from 10.00am– 5.00pm daily with a 20% reduction on our beautifulrange of Christmas gifts and jewellery. Also enjoy a strollback in time through the museum exhibition with our compliments for Christmas.

Prayers for the deceasedPlease pray for the repose of the soul of

Mary MerrickBallyhowley

who died during the week.

Carol ServiceKnock National School will be holding their annual Carol Service in the Basilica on Friday 22December at 11.15am. All are welcome to attend.

Please note 7.30pm Mass during the week (Monday to Friday) isin the Blessed Sacrament Chapel until further notice.

St. John’s Gospel Groupmeeting every Friday in St. John’s Rest and Care Centre at 10.45am.

.Adoration of Blessed Sacrament takes place each evening Monday to Fridayfrom 7.00pm - 9.00pm in St Joseph’s. Group Two.Evening Adoration will finish on Thursday December 21 and will resume again on MondayJanuary 8 from 7-9pm in St Joseph’s Chapel withGroup Three.

Morning Prayer of the Church every Saturday after 9.00am Mass in Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Booklets provided. All welcome.

Christmas ProgrammeSunday 24 December Christmas EveKnock Masses: 9.00am, 12noon, 3.00pm

Christmas Vigil Mass at 7.30pm and Midnight Mass in the Basilica.Shanvaghera: Midnight Mass at 12midnight.Carmelite Chapel: Midnight Mass at 12midnight.

Monday 25 December Christmas Day Knock: Mass at 9.00am (Blessed Sacrament Chapel)

Masses at 10.30am and 12noon (Basilica)Shanvaghera: Mass at 10.00am Carmelite Chapel: Mass at 8.00am.

NO MASSES LATER THAN MIDDAY ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 (inclusive) Masses at 12noon and 3.00pm in the BasilicaPlease note the 7.30pm Vigil Mass will resume on Saturday 30th December.Carmelite Convent: Mass at 9.00am (Tuesday to Saturday inclusive).Sunday 31 December: Masses at 9.00am (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) 10.30, 12noon and 3.00pm. (Basilica)Shanvaghera Mass at 10.00am.

Christmas ConfessionsConfessions from 11.00am - 4.00pm. Confessions finish at 4.00pm sharp on Christmas Eve. Re-opening on Sunday31 December at 11.00am.

Those living abroad or who are unable to make it to Knock might be interested to know that the 7.30pm and Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and the Mass at 12 noon Christmas day will be streamed live online at www.knockshrine.ie/watch.

Mass at 12noon and 3.00pm on Sundays is streamed live at www.Knockshrine.ie/watch andalso on Radio Maria at http://radiomaria.ie/live-stream/ or via Digital/DAB RadioWelcome to Guided Reflection

and Prayer for the Advent Journeyon Thursday 21 December in the Prayer Guidance Centre at 4.00pm.

Ministers of the Word - DecemberSat. 7.30pm Carmel Walsh, Sr. Carmel Ryan.Sun. 9.00am Siobhán Ní Sheonín.

10.30am Florrie Campbell, Chloe Lynch, 12noon Angela Culkin, Seamus Brennan.

New Year’s Day Mass - St. Joseph’s Cluster. There will be a special New Year’s Day Mass for all theparishes/church area in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyhaunis at 12noon on 1 January. This is fourth yearof this event and as on previous occasions represen-tatives from each of the parishes/church areas willtake part in the Mass. The theme of the Mass will be“The World Meeting of Families 2018.”. Combined choirs of theCluster will provide music and singing at the Mass. Allare welcome. A collection will be taken up at theMass and the proceeds will go towards defrayingcosts of various events organised by the St. JosephCluster.

Carol ServiceThis parish Carol Service will be held this Thursday December 21 at 8.00pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapelwith refreshments afterwards in the Rest & Care Centre.