Hundreds of people have come together in memory of Mark, Louise and Evan O'Connor, who were found dead at their home in Co Louth earlier this week.
Fr Gerry Campbell led the prayers at a candlelit vigil at the Stonetown Community Walking Track tonight.
The bodies of 54-year-old Mark, 56-year-old Louise, and their 27-year-old son Evan were found dead at the O'Connor family home in the Drumgowna area on Monday morning.
Fr Campbell, the Administrator for Louth Parish, tonight spoke of the community's grief, shock and sorrow following the events of recent days.
The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, Eamon Martin and the Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh, Michael Router were also in attendance and participated in the service.
Around 500 people, including gardaí and other members of the emergency services, turned out at Annaghminnon GAA Club to remember members of the O'Connor family tonight.
Many spoke of the importance of the community being there for one and other over the coming days and weeks, and that no one should feel isolated or that they have to grieve alone.
Fr Campbell said he and the organisers had chosen a general theme for the vigil of "looking for the light".
He added the local community is trying to "grasp the light at this time of difficulty."
He said: "The loss of Mark, Louise and Evan has sent ripples of grief across our parish and across this land and into the hearts of all who have heard their story."
Fr Campbell said people have been left with questions, disbelief and aching hearts.
Later in the vigil, Fr Campbell said the community continues to hold all members of the O'Connor family in their prayers.
He said: "We know that no words can take away the pain, but our presence, our prayer and our care are a way of saying you are not alone.
"Many friends, neighbours and all who have gathered here, your grief too is real."
"In the face of such loss, faith may feel fragile, but even the smallest spark of faith reminds us that death does not have the final word," Fr Campbell added.
Members of the local choir also sung hymns tonight while the vigil concluded with all of those present completing a lap of the walk track in remembrance of Mark, Louise and Evan O'Connor.
