These Masses & Easter Ceremonies will be celebrated in private due the coronavirus restrictions.

Easter Vigil

Sat 11^th   8:00 pm Easter Vigil (M)

Easter Sunday

Sun 12^th                 10:00 am              People of the Parish (M)

Mon 13^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Tues 14^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Wed 15^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Thurs 16^th             10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Fri          17^th         10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Sat 18^th                  10:00 am              Helen McCarrick (M)

Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy)

Sat 18^th 8:00 pm Teresa & Michael O’Dowd (M)

Sun 19^th                 10:00 am              People of the Parish (M)

Easter Sunday 12^th April: Focus: Leading lives rooted in love, sincerity & truth gives testimony to the world that we are Easter people! – Through the waters of Baptism we die with Christ to sin & rise with him to new life. Let us mark ourselves as both an Easter people & disciples of Jesus by leading lives of sincerity & truth, & by

Readers of the Word

Saturday 18^th April 8pm: …… (A)

Sunday 19^th April 10am: …… (M)

1^st Reading Acts 2:42-47. Psalm Ps 117.

2^nd Reading Pt 1:3-9. Gospel Jn 20:19_31.

Mass will be celebrated every day in private. If you have a Mass booked this week it will be offered in private (a public Mass can be arranged for later).  Easter Ceremonies also in private

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Aidan Callan, (uncle of Jane Harding), Rose Mitton nee Marren, (aunt of Lorraine Feely, Tubbertelly), Clyde Carroll, Lissenagh, Marian Cardill, Tubbercurry, (sister of Sandra Wimsey, Achonry), Eddie Johnston, England, (brother of the late Johnny Johnston, Cloonarara), Anthony Henry, Tubbercurry, (brother of Aine Henry (Castleoye).   

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

Government statement regarding funeral services:

“Another sensitive issue that has arisen, & caused concern for people, over the course of this emergency is that of funeral services. The government’s critical services list issued on Saturday included funerals as one of those services.

“The government wants to ensure that families are able to bury their loved ones in a respectful manner while ensuring that all involved - mourners, funeral directors, celebrants & all involved in these services are protected from COVID-19.

“The HSE has already provided guidance in this regard & further guidance is now being developed & will be published shortly.

“In the meantime, I can confirm that immediate family members can still attend funeral services, burials & cremations, provided that social distancing rules are respected. This relates to all funerals, including those arising out of COVID-19 deaths.

“While we know this is difficult, in general, numbers attending should not exceed 10 persons in places of worship & at the graveside but this may be restricted further in smaller enclosed places. Individual churches may also put in place restrictions which respond to specific local circumstances.

“We are continuing to liaise with all stakeholders to protect the dignity of Irish funerals as we navigate this difficult period & we will review practices as necessary

“We would encourage anybody affected by these issues to contact the range of bereavement & other support services that are available”.

In summary the public health authority advice states:

• Immediate family members not exceeding 10 persons may still attend funeral services, burials and cremations, provided that social distancing rules are enforced
• This relates to all funerals including those arising out of COVID-19 deaths.
• The number not exceeding 10 persons applies to places of worship and at the graveside.
• The number may be restricted in smaller enclosed spaces and churches may put in place restrictions which respond to specific local circumstances.

COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: ALONE has launched a support line for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries & give advice & reassurance where necessary. The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, 0818 222 024. Hours may be extended to meet the demand

Departmental websites which include information specific to areas in their remit; the following may help you find information you might be looking for quickly if you have a specific query:  

Health - Latest updates  

www.gov.ie/en/news/7e0924-latest-updates-on-covid-19-coronavirus/  

Pandemic Unemployment Payment

www.gov.ie/en/service/be74d3-covid-19-pandemic-unemployment-payment/  

Supports for business 

https://dbei.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Supports-for-SMEs/COVID-19-supports/Government-supports-to-COVID-19-impacted-businesses.html  

Agriculture and Farming 

www.agriculture.gov.ie/customerservice/coronaviruscovid-19/

Childcare Services   

www.gov.ie/en/publication/17507b-information-on-covid-19-measures-for-providers-and-staff-of-early-le/  

Education - various announcements  

www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/information-for-schools-preschools-and-third-level-institutions-on-the-coronavirus.html  

Revenue - information for tax payers 

www.revenue.ie/en/corporate/communications/covid19/index.aspx  

Revenue - info for Employers - Wage Subsidy Scheme

www.revenue.ie/en/news/articles/guidance-on-the-temporary-covid-19-wage-subsidy-scheme.aspx

Driving Licence, NCT etc  

https://ndls.ie/news/156-important-notice-for-customers-attending-an-ndls-centre.html  

Websites for information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The approach to date in Ireland is in line with guidance from the WHO & ECDC. Websites are being updated daily; for info see: HSE https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html

HPSC which is updated at 1pm daily https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/  Dept of Health

 https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/c36c85-covid-19-coronavirus/