Easter 2018
Easter is considered the most important event in the church's calendar, and it is traditionally marked with a triduum of observance to prepare us for the resurrection.
Fr Michael and his team of volunteers have put together the following programme for the churches in both Bearna and Na Forbacha.
Holy Thursday
"My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Furbo: 7pm
Bearna: 9pm
Vigil around the Altar of Repose “Could you not watch one hour with me.”
Furbo: 8-9pm
Bearna: 11pm-12 midnight:
Good Friday
Carrying the Cross
Furbo: 11.40am (from Reilig Réalt na Mara to the Church)
Bearna: 2.30pm (from Silverstrand to the Church)
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Furbo: 12pm
Bearna: 3pm
Stations of the Cross
Bearna: 7.30pm
Vigil Around The Tomb
Furbo (and remembrance of deceased relatives and friends): 10pm
Bearna: 10.30-11.30pm
Vigil around the tomb...
Holy Saturday
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Private confessions in church)
Bearna: 12noon
Furbo: 11am
Easter Vigil (beginning with the formal lighting of the Paschal Candle from the Eastter fire outside)
Furbo: 6.30pm
Bearna: 9pm
Easter Sunday, Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection
He isn't here... He is Risen!
Furbo: 10am
Bearna: 12 midday