29/01/2026
Duleek Bellewstown Parish Dates for sacraments 2026
Confirmation: Bishop Tom Deenihan will give the Sacrament of Confirmation in two ceremonies on Wednesday 11th February 2026.
10.00am: Duleek Boys NS, Bellewstown NS, Cushinstown NS.
12.00pm: Duleek Girls NS, Mount Hanover NS.
First Confession: Children from our parish will receive First Confession on Saturday 14 th March 2026.
10.00am: Bellewstown NS (St Therese’s Church).
11.00am: Duleek Boys NS (St. Cianan’s Church).
12.00pm: Duleek Girls NS (St. Cianan’s Church).
2.00pm: Mount Hanover NS & Cushinstown NS (St. Cianan’s Church)
First Holy Communion: First Holy Communion celebrations take place on the following dates:
Saturday 16th May:
10.00am: Duleek Boys NS;
12.00pm: Mount Hanover NS & Cushinstown NS.
Saturday 23rd May:
10.00am: Bellewstown NS (St Therese’s Church);
12.00pm: Duleek Girls NS (St. Cianan’s Church)
Date For Cemetery Sunday - Blessing of the graves will take place this year on Saturday 6th June at 5.00pm in Crossmacole Cemetery. Also on Saturday 6th June, after the Vigil Mass, there will be blessing of the graves in St. Mary’s Abbey. On Sunday 7th June at 1.00pm, there will be blessings in Holy Cross & Good Shepherd cemeteries.
Please note that no individual Mass intentions will be taken cemetery Sunday weekend as all masses will be offered for those buried in our cemeteries