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Masses this week in our Parish
Cathedral Monday – Friday 10am
Saturday 10am & 7.30pm (vigil)
Sunday 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am
St. Clare’s Chapel Sunday 10.45am Monday and Tuesday 7.30pm
St Brigid’s Killygarry Sunday 9.30am Friday 7.30pm
St Aidan’s Butlersbridge Sunday 10.30am Wednesday & Friday 7.30pm
Wednesday 2nd Aug 7.30pm Mass in honour of St Peregrine in St. Aidan's Church, Butlersbridge
Blessing of Graves 2023 Families are asked to prepare their plots for the forthcoming Blessing of Graves. Please bring your own holy water with you to bless the grave. A collection will be taken up at the Blessing to fund the upkeep of the cemeteries throughout the year. Those attending are asked to be as generous as they possibly can.
Urney – Saturday 5 August 7.30pm Butlersbridge – Sunday 6 August after 10.30am Mass
St Clare’s Chapel ADORATION
Eucharistic Adoration 11am to 7pm daily. In order to facilitate social distancing, it will be held in the main part of the church until further notice. New members to undertake 1 hour of pray per week in the presence of the Blessed of the Sacrament are especially welcome. Contact Liam at 087 2358440 to arrange your hour.
BENEDICTION in St Clare’s Chapel on Sunday 6th August at 7pm.
Next Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading: Dn 7:9-10,13-14
2nd Reading: Pt 1:16-19
Psalm 96
Gospel: Mt 17: 1-9
CONFESSIONS in Cathedral Saturday 2.30pm – 3pm
Baptisms in our Parish Booking essential at 049 4331404. Please give 4 -6 weeks notice.
Recent Baptisms
We welcome into the Christian Community Fódhla O’Reilly, Lucia Doyle & all who were baptised recently.
Butlersbridge Church Choir is seeking new members due to falling numbers. All are welcome. Anyone who is interested in joining please contact Carmel English on 086 8281295.
Christian Meditation every Thursday evening at 7pm in the Conference Room at the back of the Cathedral. Everyone welcome.
Mini Night Vigil to Knock on Friday 4th August 2023. Bus leaving Cavan Cathedral at 5.30pm sharp, Ballinagh 5.45pm and Lynch’s, Killydoon 6pm. To book a place please phone 049 4337101.
You are invited! Archbishop Eamon Martin will celebrate Mass at Slane on 6 August as part of the Light the Fire rosary/healing service on World Youth Day. Sister Briege McKenna will lead the healing service while Eurovision's Dana will sing her new song for Saint Patrick which recalls how our patron saint lit the fire of faith on Slane in 433AD. All welcome 12:15-4:30pm. (Hill of Slane, County Meath C15 DV76). More info: hillofslaneaugust6@gmail.com
A Choose Life branch for prolife supporters has been established for the Cavan town area. If you wish to join please text your name and mobile number to Liam at 086 2557643.
Addiction 5 Step Support Service
Are you affected by the misuse of alcohol or other drugs by another individual? 5 Step Support can help you; it is a free, non-judgemental, one - one consultation service. Putting your needs and wellbeing first, helping you manage often stressful, difficult and emotional issues. If you would like further information, please contact 071 9150578 / 085 875 9319 or email sligoleitrim@alcoholforum.com You don’t have to be addicted to suffer from addiction!
Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? AL ANON meeting every Friday morning at St Patrick’s College, Cavan at 10.30am in Conaty Centre (Pastoral Centre)
BOOKSHOP REVISED OPENING HOURS After 10am Mass on Friday mornings Before and after 7.30pm Mass on Saturdays. Before and after 10am & 11.30am Masses on Sundays.
Call in and see the large range of Mass Cards, Religious Objects, Rosary Beads, Medals, Candles etc on sale
Cavan Calling homecoming festival will take place in Castlemanor Community Centre on Monday 21st August at 6pm. If you wish to be part of this event please book your place by calling Catherine on 087 9974943 by Monday 14th August at the latest.
Cavan Social Services in the Cavan Day Centre, Cathedral Rd. on Wednesdays: 10.30am-12noon Exercise & Line Dancing; 3pm – 5pm Knitting & Crochet Thursday 8.30pm Whist. New members welcome.
Cavan Town Mens Shed meet at rear of Cana House, Farnham St. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am – 1pm. New members always welcome.
Date for the Diary – Concert in SS Patrick & Felim Cathedral on 13th October 2023 featuring Celine Byrne, Soprano & Cavan Cathedral Choir. Tickets €45 available from Multisound, Main St., Cavan and from the Presbytery, Cavan.
English Classes and Social Activities for those whose First Language is NOT English and need help to improve English Speaking skills. The classes are free of charge. The classes will be held in Castlemanor Community Centre as follows: Thursdays 27th July, 3rd, 10th & 17th August. Classes 2pm – 4pm. Class will include a break and refreshments will be provided. The classes will culminate with a social get-together for all participants. If you wish to join this class, please contact: Martina or Anne on 049 - 4380725
Killygarry Apostolic Society are seeking sponsorship for Mass Boxes and sacred vessels for use on the missions. Please contact Anne at 086 3162828 or Kathleen at 087 2474855.
The Forget Me Not Cafe takes place this Wednesday 2nd of August in Castlemanor Day Centre, Drumalee, Cavan from 11am till 12.30pm. There will be no Support Group this month (August) but will resume again in September. For further information on our Cafe or Support Group contact Carole 0852669542, or Claire 0852562482.
Numbers you may find useful to have
ALONE (Support for Elderly): 0818 222024
AWARE (Support for anxious/depressed): 1800 80 48 48
BODYWHYS (support for those affected by eating disorders) 01 2107906
CHILDLINE (Support for Children) 1800 666 666
MABS (money advice & budgeting service) 0818 07 2000
MEN’S AID (Domestic Abuse/Violence) 01 5543811
PIETA HOUSE (Mental Health) 1800 247 247
SAMARITANS (Someone to Talk to) 116 123
SOSAD phone line 24 hours a day – 049 4326339
TERMANN (Domestic Abuse): 085 8102433
WOMEN’S AID (Domestic Abuse/Violence) 1800 341 900
Recent Deaths
We remember in our prayers CHRISTOPHER (CHRISTY) SMITH, Lucan & late of River St & MICHAEL GUMLEY, Shankill & all who died recently.
Mass Intentions for this week
Saturday 29th 7.30pm
Tom & Margaret Crowe, daughters Kathleen & Margaret, Kilnavara
Bridie & Andrew Boylan & deceased family members, St Brigid’s Tce.
Pat Ryan, Drumalee
Martin McDonagh, sons Pat & Martin McDonagh, nephew Martin McDonagh
Michael Sheridan, Drumalee
Sunday 30th 8.30am
Special Intention
Sunday 30th 10am
William & Carmel Colgon, Rocklands [Month’s Mind]
Sunday 30th 11.30am
Maureen & Tom McMahon, Behey & deceased members of McMahon family, Behey
Tommy McKiernan, St Patrick’s Tce.
Monday 31st 10am
Dunne, Quinn & Gray families
Tuesday 1st Aug 10am
Joseph Mathai & Special Intention
Wednesday 2nd 10am
Maria Chalil, India
Thursday 3rd 10am
Peter & Margaret Conaty, Drung
Friday 4th 10am
Soledad Lamberte
Saturday 5th 10am
Helena McCaul, John Paul Ave.
Saturday 5th 7.30pm
Mel Keavney, Moynehall [Month’s Mind]
John & Peg Cassidy, Earlsvale Rd. & Donogh Elliott, Keadue Lane
Mary, Patrick & Philip Hourican, Main St.
Deceased members of Johnston & Sheeky families
Sunday 6th 8.30am
People of the Parish
Sunday 6th 10am
Kitty Shiels, Cork
Tom Tierney, Highfield Rd.
Sunday 6th 11.30am
Anna Monaghan, Crubany [Month’s Mind]
Paddy & Peggy Brady, Drumnavanagh
Corina & Patsy Murphy, Fairview
Joe & Bernadette Kenny & baby Clare McDermott
Deceased of Lovett & Linden families
ST. Clare’s Chapel
Sunday 30th 10.45am
Private Intention
Monday 31st 7.30pm
Jim Mooney, Wolfe Tone St.
Tuesday 1st Aug 7.30pm
Owen & Agnes Mullen, Jubilee Tce. & grandsons
John Paul, Pauric & Aaron
Sunday 6th 10.45am
Deborah Boyle, O’Raghallaigh Park [Month’s Mind]
Edward & Ellen Sexton & deceased of Sexton & Smith families
Private Intention
KILLYGARRY
Sunday 30th 9.30 am
People of the Parish
Friday 4th Aug 7.30pm
Eugene & Mary Lee; Harry & Kelly Brady
Sunday 6th 9.30am
Pat & Mary Ann Maguire, Moynehall; Paddy & Matt Smith, Rathcorrick &
deceased of Smith family, Lisduff
BUTLERSBRIDGE
Sunday 30th 10.30am
Kevin Mc Phillips, Drumahurk, Butlersbridge
Wednesday 2nd Aug 7.30pm
Mass in honour of St Peregrine
Friday 4th 7.30pm
Michael O’Neill, St Phelim’s Place
Sunday 6th 10.30am
For all deceased who are buried in St Aidan’s Cemetery, Butlersbridge
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