Down & Connor Collated Bulletin

Ballyclare and Ballygowan

https://ballyclareballygowan.com Please click on the button if you wish to make an online donatation to the Parish of Ballyclare and Ballygowan. Thank you.This Week’s Hymns Entrance OffertoryCommunion Recessional395 Copyright 2025 Ballyclare and Ballygowan Parish Fourth Sunday of Easter 26 April 2026 Very Rev Canon Colm McBride PP : St Joseph ’s Presbytery, 59 Chapel Road, Glenavy, BT29 4LY Tel: 94 422278 Parish Office at St Joseph ’s Glenavy: Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm Secretary: Joan McShane Tel: 94 422278 Email: glenavy@downandconnor.org Parish Website: glenavyandkilleadparish.com www.facebook.com/glenavyandkilleadparish A member of Lisburn Pastoral Community St Clare ’s Hall, What ’s on? – Monday Bootcamp with CM Fitness 6am – 7.20am, Multi Sensory baby class 10—11am, Flip Fusion 5.30pm —6.30pm, Pilates 7pm – 9pm, Bowls 8pm – 10pm. Tuesday Brazier School of Dance 4.45PM – 7.45PM, Pickle Ball 8pm – 10pm. Wednesday Bootcamp with CM Fitness 6am – 7.20am, Friendship Group 10.30am – 12.30pm, Caitlin ’s Theatre School 5pm – 6.30pm, Yoga 7pm – 8pm, Bowls 8pm – 10pm (Matches ). Thursday Pilates 10am – 11am, Irish learners Class (all levels) 10am —12 noon in the café. Tel 07476 828442, Judo 6pm – 7pm, Bingo 8pm – 9.30pm. Friday Bootcamp with CM Fitness 6am – 7.20am, Mums & Tots 9.30am – 11.30am, Coffee Morning 10 – 11.30am. Saturday Slimming World 7.45—11am, Litle Show Stoppers 9am —10am, Flip Fusion 5pm — 7pm. Monthly Events Book club 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm – 9pm, Traditional night 1st Sunday 7pm – 9pm, Whist Last Sunday 7pm – 10pm. Also available for private, community & business functions, including birthday parties, fund raisers and funeral ’s Contact stclareshallbook- ing@hotmail.com or St Clare's Community Hall is a drop off point for the Hygiene Bank. You can now bring unopened toiletries to help people in our community who need them most. Donation box is in the front entrance of the hall, so items can be donated any time the hall is open. Sing into Summer with Lisburn Harmony plus special guests The Accidental Choir on Saturday 23 May 2026 @ 7.30pm in St Clare ’s Community Hall. Tickets £12.50 or benches available up to 2 adults and 2 children @ £25. Glenclare Community Group AGM on Monday 27 April 2026 @ 7pm. Please join us for a review of last years work and to have your say on priorities going forward. St.Joseph ’s GAC: Lotto results 16.04.26. Winning No ’s 6-8-14-25 Jackpot £6,550 No Jackpot Winner. 2 Lucky dip Winners £25 each -Patricia Henry & Oonagh Philips. Next week ’s jackpot is worth £6,600. The members of St. Joseph ’s GAC Thank you for your support. The Glenavy GAC Festival is back this Bank Holiday weekend at Chapel Hill in the marquee. We kick things off on Friday evening with family bingo, followed by a poker night. Saturday features Quid Games, a series of fun challenges where contestants compete until one person is left standing, winning £10,000 for themselves and a chosen charity. There will also be an U16 girls ’ tournament during the day. On Sunday night, enjoy entertainment from hypnotist Adrian Knight, followed by live music from Mistaken Identity. For updates on timings and ticket sales, please check our social media channels. ” GH Tyres and Auto Services : 40a Glenavy Road, Crumlin. Punctures repairs, Wheel Balancing, Wheel Alignment, Batteries, General Service and repairs Tel: 0289 4423 113. Blessing of the Graves at Milltown Cemetery will take place on Sunday 10 May at 3pm Rwanda fundraising ball: Join us for an evening of food, music & dancing in the Ballymac hotel on Saturday 13 June at 7pm to raise vital funds for the mission project of the Sisters of the Community of Mary, of the Heart of Jesus (Sisters of Comunidade Servos de Maria do Coração de Jesus) in Rwanda. For more information and tickets, please visit bit.ly/4aAsKIO Tobar Mhuire Retreat Centre, Crossgar 1 -day retreat Saturday 6 June, 10am – 4pm, guided by Fr John Verghese . Follow in Love The first big moment of vocation is baptism. The anointing of chrism at baptism might be called the anointing for vocation. The baptismal vocation is for witness, love and service. This is expressed in ways in which people live out their baptism in married life, single life - and within the single life, maybe religious life or priesthood. Our active witness is to the life and the values of Jesus in our lives. Teaching is not itself a vocation, for example, but the way we teach is a way of living out our vocation. It is the same with many of the helping professions and employments. Being a good neighbour can be a living out of our vocation. We witness to love in marriage, in family, extended family, and in friendship. Any love is a sharing in the love of God. In the moments of unselfish love in any relationship, we are living out our vocation. When we love, we are doing God's will! We witness to service in the wider world in our care for the poor and in welcoming the stranger: the widow, the orphan, the immigrant - in fact anybody needy. CatholicIreland.net Diocesan Vocations Prayer God, our Father, at the very beginning of your Church your Son Jesus chose twelve apostles to continue the work he had begun. By the power of your Holy Spirit, they continued to bring the Good News of your love to our world. Send that same Holy Spirit into the hearts of those you are calling to serve as priests for your people in our diocese. Fill them with your gifts of wisdom, understanding, piety and knowledge as they discern your will. Give them the gifts of right judgement and courage in following their calling. Through the outpouring of your grace may many come to the joy of knowing and responding to the invitation of Jesus to “Come, Follow Me! ” Amen

Glenavy and Killead

27– 3 May 2026 Mass Intentions St Joseph’s Mater Dei St James Monday Adoration 7pm —8pm Sun Adoration 6.30pm — 7.30pm Divine Mercy Chaplet, Chaplet for Holy Souls & Rosary after- wards starts at 6.15pm Mon Adoration 11am —12pm Mon 9.30am Communion Service Tue 3pm Sacrament of Confirmation 11am Sacrament of Confirmation 7pm Communion Service Rosary at 6.30pm Divine Mercy Chaplet 7.30pm Adoration 7.30 —8.30 pm Wed 9.30am Special Intention Adoration 10am —12pm Thurs 9.30am In Honour of St Joseph 7pm —9pm Adoration Fri 9.30am Dolway & Peggy McCorry (60 years of marriage) 6pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat 11am Baptisms 6pm Dolores Greig (1st Anniv) Sun 9.30am P.P. 12.00pm Kathleen Mooney & Teresa Brankin (Anniv) William Patrick Lavery (Anniv) 10. 45am Letitia Kearney (Months Mind) Recently Deceased Michael Connolly (Park Manor Nursing Home) Months Mind : Christopher Tennyson Anniversaries Phylis Brankin, Mary McKillop, Mary McCorry, Sean Henry, Ciaran Heffron, Teresa McAlister, Marie Doone, Louis Courtney, Helen Moore, Kenny Jordan, Kathleen Magee, . Sanctuary Lamps Deceased members of the Courtney Family, Special Intention V.B & L.B. Baptisms We welcome to God ’s family Cuán Shéa Baxter, Pádraig Clarke, Kyllia Lee Getty, Finnbar O ’Brien Feumore Mass Centre Collection 19/04/26 Weekly Offering: £3,093 Trocaire: £3,242 Thank you for your generosity PARISH EASTER WHIST will be held on Sunday 26 April @ 7pm , in St. Clare ’s hall. There will be a top prize of £100. Scorecards are £10 and refreshments will be provided. There will also be a ballot on the night. All welcome Rosary Rally You are cordially invited to a special rosary for the conversion of Ireland in co -ordination with over 500 other rosaries across Ireland, on Saturday 16 May @ 4pm at the St Joseph ’s Grotto with tea and coffee afterwards in the annex. All welcome, please spread the word. New Parish Draw 2026/27 The Parish Draw is a valuable source of income for our parish, the new Parish Draw begins on 4th May, just £10 per month and generous prizes to be won. Renewal forms are being distributed to existing members, and we hope you will continue to support the Draw. New members are encouraged to join. If you haven ’t been a member before, please pick up a form from the back of the Churches or the Parish Office. For further information about joining and the options on how to pay, please contact the Parish Office on 02894 422278. Music at St Joseph ’s There is an urgent need to recruit an organist or guitarist or pianist, if you or someone you know would be interested in this position please contact Canon McBride as soon as possible. Mater Dei Children ’s Liturgy We would welcome more helpers. We have a very flexible rota, and it is just during term time. So, if you can help, even one Sunday in the year, we would be delighted. Call or email the parish office if interested. Renovation of Mater Dei Church. Thank you to the parishioners for the anonymous donation of £100 towards a row of seats in Mater Dei. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. The newly renovated Mater Dei church is our legacy for future generations in our parish. Sacrament of Confirmation Please keep the girls and boys of St Joseph ’s PS and Ballymacricket PS in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on 28 April 2026. 60th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations to parishioners Dolway and Peggy McCorry, Lurgan Road on 60 years of marriage. Annual Parish Census 2026 A count of attendance takes place at all Masses this weekend, 25 & 26 April 2026 . The annual parish census captures valuable information about the numbers, ages, and gender of people attending Mass. This information helps the Diocese and parishes to identify pastoral priorities, make plans to address them, and provide support to our faith communities. As you arrive at Mass, you are given a small counter for yourself and for each person in your family group and are asked to place the counters in baskets labelled according to age. Red counters for females and blue counters for males. The baskets are labelled with age bands and the number of counters for each age band are recorded after each Mass. Thank you for your patience and co -operation. The Legion of Mary is currently visiting homes in the parish promoting devotion of the Divine Mercy. The Legion of Mary We meet on Thursdays at 7.30pm in the Annex of St Joseph's church, Glenavy for further information call or text (Emma). Join us. A Blessed statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available through The Legion of Mary to any sick parishioner for one week. If you would like to avail of the statue, please contact the parish office. Making your offering to the church Parishioners are encouraged to make donations to the parish either by using the parish envelopes or by means of bank transfer. It is of great benefit to the parish when we can record donations so that gift aid can be claimed, if applicable. If you would like to donate using envelopes, please contact the parish office. Alternatively, if you are able, you are encouraged to make a monthly offering to the Church by means of a Bank Transfer to: Parish of Glenavy and Killead Sort Code 98 04 60. Account 10654677 . The relevant forms are available at the back of the Churches. Both forms need to be completed with one sent to your Bank and the other to the parish office. If you have any queries, please contact Canon McBride in confidence Liturgical ‘Sign of Peace ’ The Sign of Peace remains an integral part of the celebration of the Eucharist and has been reintroduced as a normal practice across the Diocese. The customary expression of the Sign of Peace in Ireland is a handshake. However, other non -contact forms of the sign of peace such as a nod, a bow or a smile are also legitimate expressions of the Sign of Peace. No offence should be taken if someone prefers to express a non-contact Sign of Peace. The Diocese encourages all to continue to exercise good hygienic practices, and if you exhibit flu -like symptoms, you are encouraged to remain at home. Sanctuary lamp intentions : A Sanctuary Lamp burns for a week in each of our two churches. If you would like to dedicate a lamp for a loved one or a special intention please contact the Parish Office. There is a suggested offering of £5 Church Webcam The church webcam for live stream of Masses can be accessed via the Parish Website Go to the top line and click on webcams and pick either Mater Dei or Glenavy . It can also be accessed at www.churchmedia.tv . Select Antrim & search for St Joseph ’s, Glenavy or Mater Dei, Crumlin and the churches will appear. Click on the play button to view live stream. Saint Vincent De Paul —Crumlin Conference (St James) Emergency helpline . Donations can be made via the Crumlin SVP conference bank account. Account number 41965035, sort code 980460. St Joseph ’s Glenavy Conference SVDP Emergency helpline . Donation can be made to our bank account, Sort Code 98 -04 -60. Account Number 41966009. Your support is very much appreciated as we support those most vulnerable in your local community. CCTV Camera ’s Please be aware that St Joseph ’s Church and graveyard and Mater Dei Church and grounds are monitored by CCTV. Making your offering to the church Parishioners are encouraged to make donations to the parish either by using the parish envelopes or by means of bank transfer. It is of great benefit to the parish when we can record donations so that gift aid can be claimed, if applicable. If you would like to donate using envelopes and don ’t already do so, please contact the parish office. Alternatively, if you are able, you are encouraged to make a monthly offering to the Church by means of a Bank Transfer to: Parish of Glenavy and Killead Sort Code 98 04 60. Account 10654677 . The relevant forms are available at the back of the Churches. Both forms need to be completed with one sent to your Bank and the other to the parish office. If you have any queries, please contact the parish secretary or Canon McBride in confidence. Please note that there is a separate account num- ber for the Parish Draw and this should not be used when making a weekly donation. Can you spare half an hour per month? The St. Martha's cleaning team in Mater Dei would like your help, if you can help by joining this important team, please leave your name & number at the parish office. Web Camera ’s Mater Dei Church & St Joseph ’s are both equipped with web - cameras. All Liturgies are broadcast. The cameras are live 24/7 and are focused on the Sanctuaries of each Church. Please go to www.churchmedia.tv to access the live stream. The webcams enable us to attend Mass, however they do not allow us to receive the Eucharist, The Body of Christ. When possible, we should attend Mass in the Church whenever our circumstances permit in order to receive Holy Communion. Deacons Those who are discerning a vocation to the permanent diaconate are encouraged to make contact with the Diocesan Director for the Permanent Diaconate, Rev Brett Lockhart, b.lockhart@downandconnor.org  The Loughshore Parishes  St Mary’s, Greencastle; St Mary, Star of the Sea, Whitehouse; St James’, Whiteabbey & St Colman’s, Greenisland 26 July 2026 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS TIMES & SERVICES SATURDAY VIGIL 5.00pm – Star of the Sea, Whitehouse 6.30pm – St Mary’s, Greencastle SUNDAY MASS: 9.30am – St Colman’s, Greenisland 11.00am – St James’, Whiteabbey WEEKDAY MASSES: Star of the Sea, Whitehouse: Tuesday 7.00pm St Mary’s, Greencastle: Wednesday 9.30am St Colman’s: Thursday 10.00am St James’: Friday 10.00am MORNING PRAYER & COMMUNION SERVICE St Colman’s: Monday 10.00am ST PEREGRINE’S NOVENA: First Monday of the month at 7.00pm in St Mary’s, Greencastle NOVENA TO MOTHER OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR: Every Tuesday at 7.00pm in Star of the Sea, Whitehouse EUCHARISTIC ADORATION : Every Wednesday in St Mary’s, Greencastle – 10.00am – 1.00pm DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: After 10.00am Mass on Friday in St James’ DIVINE MERCY EVENING – Rosary, preaching, healing prayers and Eucharistic Adoration on the second Friday of the month 7.00pm – 9.30pm St James’ Church. BAPTISMS: Baptisms are taking place on Saturday s in St James’, Whiteabbey . Please contact the parish office for further information. Parish Priest: Fr. David Delargy Parish Office: 824 Shore Road Newtownabbey BT36 7DG Tel: 9037 0845 (open Mon – Fri 9.00am – 1.00pm) E-mail : loughshore@downandconnor.org website : www.loughshoreparishes.org Links to webcam via parish website or www.churchmedia.tv The Loughshore Parishes is a member of a Family of Parishes, comprising the parishes of St Mary’s on the Hill, St Nicholas’, Carrickfergus and the Loughshore Parishes (Greencastle, Whitehouse, St James’ & St Colman’s) REST IN PEACE Recently deceased: Ann Marie McMillan, Hugh Smith, Caolam Diver, Jacqueline Morris, Gerard McCourt Anniversaries: Elizabeth Picken, Margaret O’Kane (3rd), Hannah McKernon (1st), Tony Bannon, James Murray , Joe Cannon , James Rolston , Tom McFlynn , Samuel Anderson MASS INTENTIONS Saturday Whitehouse 5pm – Margaret O’Kane 3rd anniversary Sunday St Colman’s 9.30am – Tony Bannon anniversary St James’ 11am – Hannah McKernon 1st anniversary Tuesday Whitehouse 7pm - Joe Cannon anniversary Friday St James 10am - James Rolston anniversary MASS TIMES IN THE LOUGHSHORE PARISHES DURING COMING WEEKS Vigil Mass Sunday Mass 25th/26th July Whitehouse 5pm St Colman’s 9.30am St James’ 11am 1st /2nd August Greencastle 5pm St Colman’s 9.30am St James’ 11am 8th /9th August Whitehouse 5pm St Colman’s 9.30am St James’ 11am 15th /16th August Greencastle 5pm St Colman’s 9.30am St James’ 11am 2nd /23rd August Whitehouse 5pm St James’ 11am 29th / 30th August Greencastle 5pm St James’ 11am 24 HOURS OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS FEAST OF ST JOHN VIANNEY Date: 3rd –4th August Venue: St Colmcille ’s Church The vigil will begin with Holy Mass at 7pm on Monday, 3rd August, and conclude with Holy Mass at 7pm on Tuesday, 4th August. Whether you can stay for an hour, join us for Mass, or simply drop in to pray, your presence and your prayers will make a real difference. AN EVENING WITH SAMUEL MUNAYER Belfast Jesuit Centre, 4th August, 7pm – 9.30pm Palestinian Christian theologian, Samuel Munayer, will explore how liberation theology emerges from the lived experience of Palestinian Christians. Registration essential. Visit An Evening With Samuel Munayer

Loughshore

https://www.loughshoreparishes.org  The Loughshore Parishes  St Mary’s, Greencastle; St Mary, Star of the Sea, Whitehouse; St James’, Whiteabbey & St Colman’s, Greenisland 26 July 2026 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY July 26th “I will never forget you.” (Isaiah 49:15) “I will never forget you” is the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which seeks to emphasise how God’s love for every person is never lacking, even in the fragility of old age. Taken from the book of the prophet Isaiah, the chosen verse is intended to be a message of consolation and hope for all grandparents and the elderly, especially those who live in solitude or who feel forgotten. At the same time, it is a reminder to families and church communities no t to forget them, recognising in them a valuable presence and a blessing. World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, established by Pope Francis in 2021, is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July, and offers an opportunity to bring the Church closer to t he elderly and to acknowledge their contribution to families and communities. This year, the date coincides with the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. FLEADH CHEOIL NA hÉIREANN Is coming to Belfast from Sunday 2nd to Sunday 9th August 2026. The city will be welcoming many visitors to this event. For a full programme of events, visit fleadhcheoil.ie . As part of the festivities, Mass will be celebrated in Irish by Bishop Alan McGuckin, in St Patrick’s Church on Sunday 9th August at 11am. All welcome. DISCUSSION: THE ETHNIC CLEANSING OF THE WEST BANK Friday 7th August at 11am in St Mary's University College Belfast, 191 Falls Rd, Belfast BT12 6FE. Trócaire presents a discussion with Ori Givati, Director of Global Partnerships of Trócaire partner B'Tselem , as part of the Belfast Féile. Join Ori Givati, Director of International Relations at B'Tselem , for a discussion on the violence of Israel and settler militias against Palestinians in the West Bank, and how it forms part of Israel’s ethnic cleansing of the territory. This event will be facilitated by Trócaire who partner with B'Tselem in standing u p for justice and human rights. No booking required but room may fill up. ST JAMES’ SUNDAY TEAS - There will be no tea served after Sunday Mass in St James’ this week while work is ongoing in the hall. FUAIMLAOI IN CONCERT Thursday 6th August at 7.00pm in St Peter’s Cathedral Experience the soul of Ireland with Fuaimlaoi —a captivating ensemble that blends ancient Irish tradition with powerful sacred music by renowned Irish liturgical composer Ronan McDonagh. Their rich harmonies, lyrical beauty and authentic spirit create a deeply moving concert experience, connecting audiences with Ireland’s heritage, faith and timeless song. This unforgettable performance is sure to be one of the highlights of the Fleadh Bel fast Fringe programme. Tickets: £5.50 Book now: https://fleadhfringe.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1 FÉILE TOURS OF ST PETER’S CATHEDRAL Officially opened with great ceremony on 14 October 1866, St Peter’s Cathedral, with its iconic twin spires, has stood at the heart of West Belfast ever since. This special guided tour , led by Stevie Corr, offers a unique opportunity to explore areas of the Cathedral that are rich in history and significance, including: The Chapel of the Resurrection, where three Bishops of Down and Connor are laid to rest. The Sanctuary, home to the Bishop’s Cathedra (official seat). The Aumbry, which houses the Holy Oils donated in memory of Fr Hugh Mullan and Fr Noel Fitzpatrick, who lost their lives while anointing the wounded during the Ballymurphy shootings. Tour s will take place at 3pm on the following dates: Monday 3rd August , Tuesday 4th August , Wednesday 5th August & Thursday 6th August . Tickets: £5 per person, payable at the entrance (please bring the exact amount). Come and discover the history, heritage, and stories of one of Belfast’s most treasured landmarks. BEREAVEMENT BREAK WEEKEND AT KNOCK HOUSE HOTEL 2026 Our Finding Light in Loss – Bereavement Support Weekend Friday 13th & Saturday 14th November 2026 Cost: €300 per person | No Single Supplement Each Bereavement Weekend is a small, supportive gathering designed to ensure everyone feels welcome and at ease. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended. Phone: 094 93 88088 Book Online: www.knockhousehotel.ie SACRED HEART PARISH Sunday 12th April 2026 Divine Mercy Sunday Parish Office : 1B Glenview Street, Belfast, BT14 7DP Email: sacredheart@downandconnor.org Phone : 028 9075 1543 Hours open: 9am-2pm , Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri Parish Secretary: Cathy Carroll Sacristan: Collette Delaney Acolyte: Thomas Liddy Parish Webpage : https://www.sacredheartparishbelfast.com Webcam sacredheartparishbelfast.com/Webcam Deacon: Joe Baxter ~Mass Times ~ Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm: Vigil Kathleen & Geordie Adams, Colette Donaldson, Anniversary Mass Sunday Masses : 9:30am: Hugh Larkin, Anniversary Mass 11:30am: The Curran Family, Anniversary Mass 2:00pm: DIVINE MERCY Weekday Masses : Tuesday 7:00pm: Novena Nan & Hugh Saunders, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 10.00am: Patsy & Eileen Haughen Confessions & Adoration: Saturday: 5:00pm - 6:00pm. ~Sacrament of Baptism~ Baptisms are held on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month, at 12.30pm. Please contact the parish office to arrange a baptism. ~Anniversaries~ Nuala McCartney (nee Marks) Danny McCartan Irene McIlroy Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord ~Weekly Collection~ £2138.88 ~Easter Offering~ £482.65 ~Catholics in the Holyland~ £283.50 The Parish Thanks You For Your Kindness And Generosity ~A Spiritual Communion~ Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You Sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart, I embrace You as if you are already there, and I unite myself wholly to You. The Lord asks of you only this, that you act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with your God. ( Micah 6:8) ~Sanctuary Candles~ Danny McCartan The MacQuillan Family The McFarlane Family A Donation of £5 per candle is greatly appreciated ~Recently Deceased~ Billy Stewart Patrick McStravick Noel Goodall Louise McCullough Caitriona O ’Neill William Mallaghan Bridget Mulvenna Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord ~Baptisms~ Welcome into our community Rossa Jody McDonnell Antóin Patrick McCavana ~Sacrament of Marriage~ Please contact the Parish Office to arrange. ~Upcoming Feast Days~ 12th April St Teresa of the Andes 13th April St Martin I 16th April St Bernadette Soubirous Sacred Heart Belfast https://www.sacredheartparishbelfast.com Lifeline -24hr 7 days a week 0808 808 8000 Samaritans anytime night or day 116 123 St Vincent De Paul 028 90351561 Cancer Lifeline 028 90 351999 AA Al-Anon Family Groups 028 9068 2368 PIPS 0800 088 6042 Youth Education Health Advise 02890 757 Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Philip O’Hara Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee AA Meeting upstairs in the Parish Centre every Monday & Friday, 6.30pm -7.30pm, and Thursday at 7pm. (Ladies Group) Chatty Café. Open Wednesday 10.30am to 12.30pm. Come and join us for a cuppa & a chat. The Spred Group meet every second Monday in the Parish Hall at 7pm. The Stitch and Crocheting Group meet Thursday evenings,7pm in the Parish centre. Come along and learn a new skill. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting upstairs in the Parish Centre on Wednesday ’s at 7pm -8pm. Cocaine Anonymous (CA) meet every Tuesday at 7pm upstairs in the Parish Centre. Pope Leo ’s Prayer Intentions for 2026 April: For priests in crisis. Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and care. Amen Good Shepherd Sunday. As we move towards Good Shepherd Sunday (Vocations Sunday) on 26th April, we are encour- aged to keep vocations to the diocesan priesthood in our prayers in these coming days. The Diocesan Vocations Novena, a 9 day journey of prayer will begin on 18th April until 26th April. Join us on line or in your Parish, asking the Lord to bl ess our diocese vocations to the priesthood. To join on line visit: Instagram: d ownandconnor_vocations, Facebook: Down and Connor – Vocations . Eucharistic Adoration. Calling All Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament in Down & Connor Diocese. A National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock is planned for Sunday 19th April (weekend after Divine Mercy). Details can be found on www.eucharisticadoration.ie . Phone Patrick on (for bus leaving Belfast). PRAYER FOR DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY O God of infinite mercy, on this Divine Mercy Sunday, we come before You with humble hearts, trusting in Your boundless love. Through the passion, death, and resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ, You have opened the floodgates of mercy for all humanity. We pray with the words You gave to St. Faustina: "JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU." Grant us the grace to accept Your mercy, to share it with others, and to live as instruments of Your peace. Forgive our sins, heal our wounds, and draw us closer to Your Sacred Heart. Bless the world with Your compassion, especially those who suffer, those who doubt, and those who have strayed. May Your Divine Mercy renew the earth and lead all souls to the joy of Your eternal kingdom. We offer this prayer through Christ our Lord, in union with the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen! Encounter Weekend Donegal . Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. 6.00pm - 10.30pm Friday 5th June. 9.00am - 10.30pm. Saturday 6th June. Expect to experience the presence of God through the celebration of the Sacraments, Spirit -led worship, inspiring talks, healing service, and fellowship. Come and be refreshed and empowered by the Holy Spirit and learn from the Saints how to live the lifestyle God intended you to live. Keynote Speakers: Patrick Reis: co -founder and Executive Director of Encounter Ministries USA & Fr. Patrick Gonyeau who serves with the U.S. Province of the Mission- aries of the Precious Blood in Ohio. Bookings at https://encounterschoolofministrydoneg.regfox.com/encounter -conference -donegal For more info, email donegal@encounterschool.org . Missing & Online-Only Bulletins Generated 26/07/2026 The following parishes do not have a downloadable PDF bulletin. Click a link to view the bulletin online. Maghera