People, Place and The Knock HOW TO BOOK Apparition – History Seminar If you would like to participate in any of the with Prof. Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh, Faith Renewal events, please contact the main Dr. Nollaig Ó Muraíle and Tom Neary Knock Office. OUR LADY’S SHRINE, KNOCK, Follow Knock Shrine Saturday, 30 November CLAREMORRIS, CO. MAYO, IRELAND. Time: 10am –10.30 Coffee/Registration e: [email protected] 10.30am –1pm Seminar t: (094) 9375355 w: www.knockshrine.ie/news 1pm - 2.15pm Lunch Venue: Knock House Hotel Special accommodation rates available at Knock House 2.15pm – 3.30pm Viewing and Hotel. t: (094) 9388088 e: [email protected] discussion of model at Museum Fee: €10 or €30 (including lunch) WINTER PROGRAMME - MASS & CONFESSIONS from 14th October 2019 – 26th April 2020 inclusive. Using the recently installed ‘Knock miniature Sundays and Holydays: village model’ as the focal point, the seminar Masses: 9.00am, 10.30am, 12 noon, 3.00pm will explore all aspects of life in Ireland at the (Eve of Sundays and Holydays 7.30pm) time of the Apparition in 1879, offering a Weekdays (Monday to Saturday): fascinating insight into village life in Knock and Masses: 9.00am, 11.00am, 12noon, 3.00pm and 7.30pm. the historical and social context of the * Please note the 11.00am daily Mass runs until December 1st only. Apparition. Confessions Daily: 11.00am – 4.00pm continuously. The seminar will end with a visit to the Mus eum to view the model. Adoration: Adoration held in the Chapel of Reconciliation from 11.00am to 4.00pm each day, until the beginning of next season.

LOUGH Getting Here DERG Knock Shrine is located off the N17 in the centre of the village of Knock, Co. Mayo. FR. PEYTON CTR. Eircode: F12 W5P8 KNOCK SHRINE BALLINTUBBER Further information ABBEY contact Knock KYLEMORE ABBEY Shrine Office: Tel: 094 9388100 www.irishrail.ie [email protected] www.buseireann.ie www.knockshrine.ie www.irelandwestairport.com Quiet Days for Busy People Tasters in Theology A Day for People in Parish Ministry Sat. 26 October with Kathleen Duffy with Reverend Dr Eugene Duffy with Steven Warner ‘Love that Heals the Heart’ Tues. 12 November Sat. 16th November Sat. 23 November with Sr. Moya Hegarty ‘How are decisions reached in the Church? ‘Promise of New Life’ Francis, the Amazon and Synodality Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm Venue: Blessed Sacrament Chapel Time: 10.30am – 4.00pm Time: 8pm – 9.30pm Fee: Free Venue: Prayer Centre, Knock Venue: Knock House Hotel This event, facilitated by Steven Warner Fee: €30 including lunch Fee: €10 for both evenings (Associate Director of Notre Dame Newman The day is an invitation to ponder, pray and This evening will focus on how the Church Centre for Faith and Reason), will cater for all prepare once again for the mystery of God’s in- reaches important decisions. Reverend Dr Eugene those who are involved in ministry within their breaking into our lives. Duffy is a lecturer at the Department of Theology own parishes - Choirs, Ministers of the Word, Refresh, Rewind and Reconnect! Take time out and Religious Studies at Mary Immaculate Ministers of the Eucharist, Youth Ministry, with a ‘Quiet Day’ away from the demands of busy College, Limerick. He is the author of numerous Sacristans and Altar groups. life. Nourish your soul and discover new life in the publications on contemporary Church issues. The day will include some reflective time on the heart of the Gospels, through Guided Meditation importance of being involved actively in your and quiet reflection. Take the opportunity of a one Christmas Carols by Candlelight Parish, followed by workshops which will provide to one conversation with a Prayer Guide in order from Knock Basilica with the some practical resources and training within your to gain a deeper awareness of who you are in particular ministry. When booking please state God’s presence. Palestrina Choir, Dublin which Ministry workshop you are interested in. Saturday 21 December Beehive Meditation Cell at the featuring the Palestrina Chapel of Reconciliation Choir, Dublin; Blánaid Murphy – The Beehive Meditation Cell was created by Conductor, Dublin renowned sculptor Imogen Stuart in 1990. Irish monks and hermits lived in these cells on the Brass and David Skelligs and elsewhere from the sixth century Grealy – Organist onwards. Sitting in the cell you can feel the peace of Time: 5pm at Knock Basilica (Doors 4pm) God’s presence. Tickets: From €15, available from the ticket The Beehive Cell is open daily outlet at Knock Shrine Information for visitors to experience in Centre or online at: the Chapel of Reconciliation knock-carols.eventbrite.ie from 11am-4pm (winter) and 11am-5pm (summer). Experience the magic of Christmas with the Palestrina Choir as they celebrate the festive season with a Find out more about the artist heart-warming selection of traditional carols. Enter and her work at into the spirit of Christmas with these choristers! www.imogenstuart.com