The Relics of St Bernadette will visit Our Lady of Lourdes Church next week on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th September and all are welcome to visit. Schools are especially welcome to bring students during the 11.30am to 3.30pm period on Thursday 12th.

Teachers should contact Karen (karen.kiely@limerickdiocese.org or 061 350000)in the Diocesan Office to book a time.

This is an outline of the schedule.

Wednesday 11th
3.00 – 3.30 pm:
Welcoming of the Relics and Water Gesture
3.30 – 6.30pm:
Veneration of the Relics. During this time Priests will be available for Sacrament of Reconciliation
7.00 – 8.30 pm:
Celebration of the Eucharist & Ceremony of Healing of the Sick led by Bishop Brendan Leahy
8.30 – 10.00pm:
Torchlight Procession concluding with private veneration

Thursday 12th
7.00 – 10.00am:
Veneration
10.00 am:
Morning Mass
11.00am – 3.30pm:
Veneration & opportunity for schools to visit
3.30pm: Closing Ceremony

Note: A special box will be present for those who wish to leave petitions to St Bernadette & Our Lady of Lourdes.

Lourdes Water will be available to take home — please bring a small container.