Down & Connor Collated Bulletin

Aghagallon and Ballinderry

Antrim https://www.antrimparish.com "Youth 2000 Summer Festival | 13th –16th August Calling all young people aged 16 – 35! Join us at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. This is a donation -only event, with free buses available across the country and all meals included. Expect inspiring talks and workshops, Mass, music, prayer, and plenty of opportunities to chill out and meet other young Catholics. Whether you are new to the faith or looking to be refreshed, all are welcome. To register or find out more, visit youth2000.ie or follow @Youth2000Ireland." Abide in His Love Women’s Conference . The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, 20 –22 November 2026 Join women from across Ireland for a faith -filled weekend with inspiring speakers including Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Fr Mark Wharton, Fr Barry Braum, Fr Oisín Martin, the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Bishop Fintan Gavin, and more. A conference not to be missed! Register now: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com/ Catholic Men’s Retreat: A Catholic Men’s Retreat Standing in the Breach: Freedom in Christ, will take place in Portglenone Monastery on Saturday 25th July from 9am -1pm. The keynote speaker will be Dr Robert McNamara, and the morning will be an opportunity for men to come together for prayer, encouragement, fellowship and renewal in the Catholic faith. All men are warmly invit ed to attend. For further information or to book a place, please contact Thomas Carey on 07967 620435 or email Sean at sean@catholicminute.co.uk Legion of Mary Auxiliary Membership The Legion invites you to become an auxiliary member. There are no meetings to attend. You simply pray the Legion prayers at home every day. This is a great support to the mission of the Church . Contact Conor on Prayer for Vocations On the Feast of St John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests, we warmly invite the faithful from across the Diocese to join us for 24 Hours of Prayer for Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood in The Parish of St Colmcille 191a Upper Newtownards Road Belfast The vigil will begin with Holy Mass at 7pm on Monday, 3 August, and conclude with Holy Mass at 7pm on Tuesday, 4 August. Throughout the 24 hours, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Eucharistic Adoration 26th JULY 2026 17th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR For the Church: that our Holy Father, our bishops, priests and deacons may be blessed with a spirit of wisdom and discernment like Solomon, guiding the faithful to the pearl of great price. Let us pray to the Lord For our parish community, that we may recognize and value the hidden treasures of faith, family, and love, keeping Christ at the centre of our daily lives. Let us pray to the Lord. For all who do not feel appreciated: that they may find in Christ the courage to continue to love and serve without praise or recognition. Let us pray to the Lord For those who are sick: may they experience the loving kindness of the Lord in and through all who journey with them. Let us pray to the Lord On this Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly, we pray for our grandparents. Bless them with good health, peace of mind, and the joy of seeing their families grow. May they feel valued, respected, and deeply loved by their communities. Let us pray to the Lord For those whose lives are filled with distraction and fears, that their anxieties may be calmed and they may be able to rest in the stillness of God’s presence. Let us pray to the Lord For those who have died: Recently Deceased: Pat Dalton , Kieran O ’Malley Month ’s Mind : Sean McCooke All those named in the bulletin . grant them eternal rest . Let us pray to the Lo rd Priest : My brothers and sisters, with trust and joyful expectation, let us present our needs to our Heavenly Father, who knows exactly what we need before we ask. Priest : Heavenly Father, hear the words of your servant people as we voice our needs and concerns before you. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen . Parish Emergency Mobile: . Parish Office, Mon -Fri 9am -2pm: 20762223 *Parish office will close on Friday 10th July and re -open on Monday 20th July* *There will be no bulletin available for 18th / 19th July or 25th / 26th July**** www.ballycastleparish.com ballycastle@downandconnor.org 12th July 2026 - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Bulletin for Ramoan (Ballycastle, Glenshesk & Rathlin) and Ballintoy & Ballinlea (Mass Readings: Sunday Cycle A) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Monday, immediately after 10am Mass until 1.30pm. All welcome Upcoming Mass Schedule Glenshesk : Sun 12th July at 9am. Ballinlea : Sun 19th July at 9am. Ballintoy : Sat 1st August at 5.30pm Mass and Confessions Schedule in Ballycastle Vigil Mass on Saturday at 6.30pm, and Masses on Sunday at 10am and 12noon. Daily Mass:10am, with Sacrament of Reconciliation after Saturday 10am Mass Parish Youth Group We are hoping to launch a new Parish Youth Group for young people in Years 8–10 from September and we are looking for enthusiastic adult volunteers. The youth group will meet once per month in the crypt on Saturdays from 4:30pm , followed by the Vigil Mass at 6:30pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our young people in their faith journey, build community, and have a positive impact in the parish. We are seeking volunteers who can: Help supervise and support activities Assist with organising sessions and events Encourage and accompany young people in a welcoming, safe environment No previous experience is necessary —just a willingness to help and a friendly, supportive attitude. Training and safeguarding guidance will be provided as required. If you feel called to be part of this important opportunity for our youth, please contact Caroline McAfee by emailing ckellyd@hotmail.com , or call . Words of Spirit and LIife An evening with Jeff Cavins Sunday 26th July 2026, 7pm Voco Hotel Belfast. Spend an inspiring evening with Jeff Cavins, the internationally renowned Bible teacher, author, and creator of The Great Adventure Bible Timeline that shaped the hugely popular Bible in a Year podcast , meeting others who love the Word, sharing in a time of prayer led by Fr Conor McGrath, and being reminded that the words of Jesus are Spirit and they are Life. Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/5h483c83 Venezuela Earthquake Emergency Appeal Church Door collection by “Concern ” at Saturday Vigil Mass18 July and Sunday Masses 19 July With thanks to the St Vincent de Paul Society for stepping aside from their usual collection Ballycastle https://www.ballycastleparish.com We pray for our deceased parishioners, relatives and friends, especially those who died recently Margaret Hill (Drumawillan Park) and Martina Black (Glenarrife) and those whose anniversaries occur at this time Rosaleen Walsh (1st), Molly Morton, Vera Kelly, Liam (Billy) McKillen, Patrick McShane, John McAfee, Florence Laverty, Kathleen & Angela Martin, Harry Mulholland, Alex Lynn, Felix Lynn, Robert Milliken, Anne O ’Kane, Frank McCaughan, Elsie McCarry, Imelda Gillan, Gerard McGarry, Peggy Dallat, Ben & Ina Wilkinson, Paddy McFall, Mary McCormick, Donal McAuley, Alex & Rosemary Jennings, Mairead Walsh, Dan Cunningham, John Hector Molloy, Mary Walker and Maureen Laverty Requiescant in Pace Useful numbers Saint Vincent de Paul . Bethany Bereavement Support . Foodbank . BabyBank or . Legion of Mary . Al Anon Ballycastle Al Anon meet every Friday at 2.30pm in Moyle Enterprise Unit 13. Confidential helplines: and 028 -90682368 . Email: helpline@al -anonuk.org.uk Parishioners and visitors who wish to contribute through e -banking can do so to Ballycastle Parish, Sort code 95 -02-21 Account number 21000616 indicating their donation with the reference: “weekly ” Collection for the last eight weeks: £1,515, £1,400, £1,701,£1,390, £1,120, £1,850, £1,141 and £1,895 Contributions, averaging £1,236.55 per week, were also received through 168 standing order. The loose money in the collection of Saturday 13th Vigil and Sunday 14th June amounted to £1,352 and is the parish ’s contribution to the Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund Thank you for your continuous support Parish office will close on Friday 10th July and re -open on Monday 20th July** There will be no bulletin available for18th / 19th July or 25th / 26th July The three -day Lough Derg pilgrimage season has begun and continues until 15th August. Pilgrims can begin the pilgrimage on any day up to Thurs 13th Aug Further info at www.loughderg.org Catholic Men ’s Retreat : “Standing in the Breach: Freedom in Christ ” will take place in Portglenone Monastery on Saturday 25th July from 9am -1pm. The keynote speaker will be Dr Robert McNamara , with an opportunity for men to come together for prayer, encouragement, fellowship and renewal in the Catholic faith. All men are warmly invited to attend. For further info or to book a place, please contact Thomas Carey on 07967 620435 or email Sean at sean@catholicminute.co.uk Notice Board (028) 9334 2226 ballyclar e@downandconnor .org @ballyclar eballygowanparish26 July 2026The Parish of Ballyclare & Ballygowan Offerings: Thank you for your recent offerings. 12 July – Weekly Offering £269.05 19 July – Weekly Offering £543.37 Diocesan Needs £197.00 Masses this week: Monday – Wednesday 9.00 am

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Thank you.This Week’s Hymns Entrance OffertoryCommunion Recessional395 Copyright 2025 Ballyclare and Ballygowan Parish 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.