SERVICES
In addition to the weekly services noted, a variety of seasonal services take place in Advent, Christmastide, Lent and Eastertide. Please read below for further details as well as information on Baptisms and Weddings.
HOURS
Mass Times
Sunday: Vigil (Saturday) 5.30pm and 10.30am
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7.00pm and
10.00am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10.00am
Thursday: 7.00pm
Confessions
Thursday: 6.30pm
Saturday: 4.50 - 5.15pm
and anytime on request
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday: 6.30 - 7.00pm
BAPTISMS
For the Baptism of Infants and Children; families should live in the Parish, one parent should be a practising Catholic attending Mass and the parents should desire that the child be brought up to know, to love and to practise their faith.
Please Contact Fr. Michael for an application form and allow 6 weeks notice. The application form contains a section answering the frequently asked questions on Baptism and around Godparents etc.
WEDDINGS
For Weddings; residence in Linwood of at least one of the Bride and Groom is required, one party to the Marriage should be a practising Catholic attending Mass and both should be ‘Free to Marry’ (that is, not having previously contracted a Marriage with another Baptised Christian in a Place of Worship). If you are doubtful about your Freedom to Marry (not the same as your Desire to Marry) please Contact Fr. Michael.
At least six months notice is required to complete the formalities for both State and Church.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
If you wish to celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing) prior to going into Hospital for example, please Contact Fr. Michael who will either arrange this here, or inform the Hospital Chaplain that you desire the Sacrament.
FUNERALS
If you wish to organise a Funeral for a loved one the Parish will work with the Undertakers you have chosen to schedule a convenient Date and Time.
Notices about forthcoming Funerals will be found on the Parish Bulletin.