Tel: 074 91 56138
NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM & KILLEA PARISH

Important Dates for 2019
Graveyard Mass
We celebrate the Graveyard Mass at 7pm on the second Saturday in July each year in All Saints cemetery.
Graveyard Mass 2019: Saturday 13th July 2019 at 7.00pm
First Communion
In the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Killea: 11th May 2019 at 11.00am
In the Church of All Saints, Newtowncunningham: 18th May 2019 at 12.00 noon
Penitential Services
Communal Penitential Services at Christmas and Easter (Keep an eye on the newsletter)
Confirmation
Date of Confirmation is the 7th of April 2019 at 12.30pm
(Confirmation Dates are always subject to the availability of the Bishop)
Ceremony of Enrolment
Vigil Mass of Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Newtown: 10.30am - 6.00pm on Wednesday
Killea: 10.30am - 10.00pm on Friday
November Service for the Dead
The annual service in remembrance of deceased members of our families and parish takes place on the first Sunday in November at 7pm. At the service, families who have experienced a bereavement since the previous November 1st are asked to nominate a representative to carry a candle to the altar in commemoration of their loved one.
Ecumenical Christmas Carol Service
Our annual interdenominational Christmas Carol Service takes place each year during Advent and rotates between the three churches in the village.
Sick / First Friday Calls
The Priest of the Parish visits the Sick, Elderly and Housebound of the Parish on the First Thursday (for the Newtown area) and the First Friday (for the Killea area). If you yourself, or if you have a parent, grandparent, brother, sister, neighbour or friend who would like a visit, please contact the Parochial House and this will be arranged.
Mass for the Sick
Each Tuesday at 10.00am in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham.
Hospital Visits
Due to Data Protection legislation, Priests are no longer allowed to view the lists of the patients in hospital. It is essential if you, or your relatives, are in hospital and would like a visit from Fr Harkin you must inform him. You should contact him on (074) 91 56138 with the person’s name and ward information.