The annual Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help begins on Monday 4 February 2013, and runs until Tuesday 12 February. The theme of this year's novena is The Gospel Virtues for Today.
There are six sessions each day, as follows:
Monday-Saturday: 07:45, 11:00, 13:10, 15:30, 19:30, 21:30
Sunday: 09:00, 10:30, 12:30, 16:30, 18:30, 20:15
The preachers at the novena this year are Brian Nolan CSsR, Brendan O'Rourke CSsR and Patrick O'Keeffe CSsR.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Thursday 7 February is devoted to the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). Four of the sessions that day (07:45, 13:10, 19:30 & 21:30) are services of reconciliation; there will be mass at the remaining two (11:00 & 15:30), with confessions before and after.
Anointing of the Sick
The sick will be anointed at the 11:00 session on Saturday 9 February.
Blessing of Babies & Children
Children & babies will be blessed after all sessions on Sunday 10 February.
Candlelight Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament
There will be an hour of quiet prayer by candlelight before the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday 6 February and Monday 11 February, at 22:30 both evenings.
Car Parking
We would appeal to all attending the novena to park responsibly. With large numbers attending, finding a parking space can be time-consuming and difficult; we ask everyone for patience and courtesy.
In particular, please park legally - do not park on double yellow lines or footpaths, do not block gateways, etc.