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SIENA – Young Adult Programme 2018/19. “Become who you are meant to be and set the world on fire”. St. Catherine of Siena
If you are at a cross-roads in your life; just finished school, at or just finished third level education, working, unemployed, on a gap year, not satisfied with your career choice or looking for something more … then the SIENA programme is for you. SIENA is designed to help young adults (18-35) to discover who they are meant to be and what path in life God may be calling them to. Whether marriage or single life, priesthood or diaconate, religious or consecrated life, God has a plan for each one of us that will help us to thrive and not just survive. You are invited to set aside six Saturday afternoons 2pm to 6:30pm between November 2018 and May 2019 to take part in the programme. More details available on our website at www.elphindiocese.ie/siena-young-adult-programme-20182019 or contact Frank McGuinness on 087 9880690 or at [email protected]
(Re)opening the Word: A Short Biblical Studies Course, Summerhill College, Sligo (Thursdays 8:00-9:30pm)
Looking for something positive to do this Lent? Want to Learn more about the Bible? The Theology Programmes Team at St Angela’s College Sligo invites you to sample a short course in Biblical Studies across five weeks this Lent. For beginners, those with a casual interest, and anyone who has questions about the Bible, and its relevance for today’s world. For more information and to reserve a place, contact: [email protected]. 7, 14, 21, 28 March and 4 April 2018 8:00pm – 9:30pm. Cost per evening of €5, or all five evenings €15
Day of Reflection in Preparation for Holy Week
Walking in the footsteps of Jesus. Led by Colette Furlong, Catechist and Liturgist. Sat 13 April 11am – 3pm, Star of the Sea Centre, Mullaghmore. To book call 087-6132985.
Mass of Chrism
Bishop Kevin invites you to attend the Mass of Chrism on Wednesday 17th April at 7.30pm in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. During the Mass, Bishop Kevin will bless and consecrate the oils used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and the Sick. The priests of the diocese will renew their commitment to their priestly ministry. Refreshments afterwards in the Gillooly Hall.
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The Elphin diocese’s fourth annual three-day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place from Friday June 21st to Sunday June 23rd 2019.
As well as praying for our personal intentions we will invoke God’s blessing on our parishes and diocese.
Persons interested in participating are encouraged to forward their name, email address and / 0r mobile numbers to Justin Harkin for inclusion in the 2019 Pilgrimage Reminder Service.
Justin can be contacted on his mobile: 087 6171526 or via email: [email protected]
Camino de Santiago: Young Adult Pilgrimage with Bishop Kevin
23rd – 30th June 2019. 18 – 35 age group. Cost €650. Includes flights, accomodation, 20kg Check-in luggage plus hand luggage, transfers and insurance. Walking Details: A minimum of 100km walk is required to obtain the “Compostela“, the official accreditation of the pilgrimage of St. James. This year we will walk the Celtic Camino, which includes an Irish and Spanish Component. In Spain we will walk the Camino Ingles with our starting point at A Coruna, in the north west coast of Spain, finishing in Santiago de Compostela. This distance is 75km in total and we will walk it over 5 days, approximately 15km per day. In Ireland during the month of May/June we will walk St. Kevin’s way which will make up the additional 25km which is necessary to achieve the Compostela. For more information, please see www.elphindiocese.ie/camino2019 or contact: Frank McGuinness, Director of Youth Ministry on 087 9880690 or [email protected]
Tobernalt Holy Well – Garland Weekend Programme
Theme: Remembering Penal Ireland; Faith, Perseverance, Commitment
Saturday 27th July
7.00pm Confession
7.30pm Evening Mass – The Gift of Our Faith
Sunday 28th July
6.00am Dawn Mass – Camino from St Anne’s Church beginning at 4.45am
10.00am Morning Mass – Penal Ireland – Story and Journey
12.noon Mass with Prayers for Healing and Anointing of the Sick
Walk in Prayer from Darkens to Light
A Camino from St Anne’s Church to the Holy Well will take place on Sunday 28th July beginning at 4.45am to arrive at the Holy Well for 6.00am Mass. This walk recalls our ancestors in Penal Ireland who walked to the Holy Well in fear of their lives to honour the Mass and celebrate the various Sacraments. Everyone can join in this walk and recall this sacred and precious part of our history out of respect for our ancestors.
Traffic at the Holy Well for Garland Weekend
Please remember that a one-way system of traffic will operate at the Holy Well for the Garland Weekend. Please follow the direction of the Gardaí and Parish Stewarts who will be on duty. This system will help with the organisation of traffic flow and parking. It will also help with the smooth departure of traffic after Mass.
The annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 18th August 2019. Bishop Kevin will be main celebrant and homilist at the 3pm Mass. The Sacrament of the Sick will precede the Mass at 2.30pm. All are very welcome!
Afternoon of Reflection for Teachers & School Leaders (Time Out Before We Begin Again!) taking place in Donamon Castle on Thurs Aug. 22nd (11 – 4.30 pm). Facilitators: Fr. Michael Drumm & Sr. Moya Hegarty OSU. All welcome. Booking essential. More details: www.elphindiocese.ie/time4teachers or ring Justin @ 087 6171526.
The annual Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from 30th August – 4th September.
For all the information, to download booking form or to book online, visit http://www.joewalshtours.ie/holidays/pilgrimages-lourdes-elphin
