Write a commentIt has been a year like no other, so it is probably fitting that Christmas Mass and Services are unrecognisable from last year also. While Churches remain open, social distancing regulations has meant that numbers able to attend are massively reduced. So much so that many took bookings for seats and are now full.
Many more services will be live streamed this year, giving you the option to tune in from the safety of your own home.
A novel approach is being taken by St Brigid's Church, The Meadow in Newry tonight where you can participate in Christmas Eve Mass from the comfort and safety of your own car. You just have to park up in St. Brigid’s car park and tune in to 104 FM on your car radio to listen in.
Below we publish a list of ceremonies we know of that still have availability. Please note that due to the current situation, errors may happen and some Masses may be booked up since publication. We would ask you to double check with your venue before making a journey. If you know of any others that aren't mentioned here please let us know either by comment below or email to news@newry.ie
Church of the Assumption Drumalane
10pm (Some availability)
Christmas Day - 9am (Some availability), 10.30am (Some availability), 12pm (Some availability).
If you would like to apply for tickets for those Masses, please ring the Parochial House on 02830262376 to check availability. Remaining seats will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
Click to watch online at: WWW.NEWRYMIDDLEKILLEAVY.COM
First Presbyterian Church (Non Subscribing) John Mitchell Place
Christmas Day - 10am
Newry Cathedral
Christmas Eve - 9pm, 11pm Mass
Christmas Day - 9am, 12 Noon
Due to restrictions, churches have a very limited capacity. Once the maximum capacity has been reached, the doors will be closed. A P.A. system will be available outside the cathedral for those who are unable to get inside. All Masses will be broadcast on the webcam. Go to www.newrycathedralparish.org for links.
St Brigid's
Christmas Eve - 9pm
St Colman's Shinn
Christmas Eve 9pm
Christmas Day 10.30am
Christmas Day - 10.30am
Due to restrictions, churches have a very limited capacity. Once the maximum capacity has been reached, the doors will be closed.
St Laurence's Omeath
Christmas Eve - 7.30pm
Christmas Day - 9am, 12pm
Maximum of 50 allowed at each Mass. Watch live at WWW.CHURCHSERVICES.TV
St Mary's
Christmas Eve - 9pm
Christmas Day - 10.30am
Due to restrictions, churches have a very limited capacity. Once the maximum capacity has been reached, the doors will be closed. All Masses will be broadcast on the webcam. Go to WWW.NEWRYCATHEDRALPARISH.ORG for links.
St Michael's Carlingford
Christmas Eve - 6.30pm, 9pm
Christmas Day - 11.30am
Maximum of 50 allowed at each Mass. Watch live at /WWW.CHURCHSERVICES.TV
St Peter and St Paul's Bessbrook
Christmas Eve - 7pm (Fully Booked) Broadcast live at WWW.FACEBOOK.COM
St Teresa's Tullyherron
Christmas Day 11.30am (Some Seats left) To book phone Parochial House at 028 3750 7214
