Please Note New Confession Times from 1st Week of February 2008
There will be extended opportunities for people to go to Confession from 1st Week of February 2008 onwards.
From Monday 4th Feb, after both daily Masses, the 10:30am and the 5:30pm, an opportunity for Confession will be available.
The Saturday morning Confessions will be extended and take place from 11am-1pm beginning Saturday 9th Feb, to give people a good opportunity to get Confession especially during Lent which begins with Ash Wednesday on 6th Feb.
There is always the opportunity to see a priest privately upon request. We wish you to feel free to contact us at any time.
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Ecumenical Service
As part of Christian Unity Week, an Ecumenical Service will be held in the Cathedral on Sunday 20th Jan, at 7:30pm - All Are Welcome.
Music will be provided by the Cathedral Youth Choir.
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Booking Masses
Please Note, if you wish to Book a Mass, this can only be done 3 months ahead of time. There are a limited number of Masses available for March 14th, 16th, 18th and 19th for the 8:30 in St. Patricks (Not available for 8:30 St. Pats for Sep/Oct 05) and 10:30am in the Cathedral for the 30th and 31st of March. If you wish to book a Mass for your deceased family please contact the priests of the parish as this availability may change during the week.
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The Parish Shop
St. Pauls Sunday Missal for 2006 is now for sale in the Parish Shop, priced €5.
Also available in the Parish Office at the moment is the Irish Catholic, for 80c, The Catholic Times (€1.35) and The Universe( €1.50), as well as the Bible Alive publication, priced €2, and The Messenger at 90c.
The Parish office also stocks a large selection of Mass cards, Get well cards, Thank you Cards, Baptismal Candles, and Marriage Candles as well as organising Masses for your intentions.
The Parish Office is open Mon-Fri from 11am to 5pm, located to the right of the Cathedral.
Please also review the Diocesan Pastoral Plan which is available from the Parish Office and from the rear of the Cathedral.
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Baptisms
If you are getting your Child Baptised in the Cathedral / St. Patrick's, Please Note
1) Three weeks notice is required
2) You must fill in a form which is available in the Parish Office (when you return the form, please bring the baby's birth certificate, and meet the priest.)
3) If you are from outside the parish, you must get permission from the parish you are living in.
4) Time of Baptisms: in the Cathedral, Saturday evening at 5pm and in St. Patricks, on Sunday at 11:15am.
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Getting Married Soon
There are a number of things you must do before getting married in a church. Basically, four things are essential.
1) Book the Church and the priest
2) Attend a Pre-Marriage course.
3) Notify the state of your intention to Marry (at least 3 months before the date of the wedding). These forms are available from the Community Care Centre, on the Cork Road.
4) Complete a Pre-Nuptial form with the priest in the parish where you live (again, at least 3 months before the date of the wedding)
For further information, please contact the Parish Office at the side of the Cathedral.
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Mobile Phones
Please remember to switch off your mobile phones before entering the Cathedral / St. Patricks or at least place them on Silent Mode. The church is a place of worship, prayer and reflection.
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Say it with Flowers
You may like to donate flowers to decorate the Cathedral, for the deceased members of your family etc. Flowers should be handed into the Parish Office or Sacristy. If you prefer to donate to the purchase of flowers, you may do so by placing your contribution in the wall box, at the side of the Sacred Heart Statue at the top left hand side of the Cathedral.
Many thanks to those who have already donated money for flowers and also those who have contributed flowers for the Cathedral.
