BLESSING OF GRAVES: At last week’s Liturgy Group Meeting we settled for the following dates for the Blessing of Graves in the Parish.
Bannagh: Friday 11th July @ 7.30pm.
Edenclaw: Sunday 20th July @ 12noon.
Montiagh: Sunday 27th July @ 12.30pm.
Please note that the blessing of Bannagh and Montiagh will be part of Masses, which, weather permitting, will be celebrated in the Cemetery. That means that on 27th July there will be no 9.30am mass in Montiagh. If any family wants an anniversary that day, the anniversary can be offered as part of the Cemetery Sunday Mass.
Edenclaw will be a Service of Blessing immediately after 11am mass.
Regarding Pettigo the Dates and Times are as follows:
Lettercran: Friday 4th July @ 7.30pm (Mass)
Pettigo: Sunday 10th August @ 3.00pm (Service)
We welcome all to our annual Blessing of Graves Ceremonies this year. We especially welcome families and friends of those who have passed away since we met this time last year. We also welcome those who will travel long journeys to be with their loved ones.
The popularity of the Blessing of Graves ceremonies continues at a time when there is not only a decline but almost a meltdown of traditional religious practice. One thing that this shows is the importance of family and the importance to remember for most of us.
These ceremonies are a reminder of who we belong to. Our parents, families, friends, community and ultimately the people of God. May our participation strengthen our sense of belonging to our loved ones and to a merciful and loving God in whom we are confident that our loved found eternal rest and peace.
