IHCPT

Mass at the Grotto

Over the past number of years during Easter Week IHCPT have booked a Mass at the Grotto on Friday morning. Celebrated by the visiting Irish Bishop this Mass is prayed for all deceased helpers who have travelled with IHCPT over the years.

IHCPT is a family. It is based on small groups within which a caring family type atmosphere is generated during the pilgrimage. But for many IHCPT is also strongly connected with their own families. There are several examples of different generations who have volunteered to be part of the week in Lourdes, the annual trip to Hosanna House or the Friendship Weeks that take place in Ireland.

This Mass is celebrated for those were carers and many family members take these few quiet mornings at the start of Friday as personal time to pray for their loved one who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith.

Many of the English speaking pilgrims in Lourdes join us for the celebration of Mass at the Grotto

The celebrant at the Grotto Mass is Bishop Farquher, Auxiliary Bishop of Down and Connor. John and Sinead O'Connell present the prayers of the faithful. Rev Richard Scriven directs the music.

Bishop Farquher delivers the homily at the Friday Mass at the Grotto.

Concelebrated Mass under the Rock at Lourdes. Bishop Farquher leads the celebrants.