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WHEEL BULLETIN MINISTRY OF WELCOME
Sunday 25th October 2026 a Babytwaiisí, Ewho was baptised recently into our Parish family Weekly Collection á £1,431.00 Booking Masses, Baptisms and Weddings As parish office opening hours have been reduced of Aghagallon & Ballinderry Online slightly, we are returning to our previous practice of booking Masses, baptisms and weddings in 117.16 Parish Draw: Congratulations to this month’s winners! £il7 aes I mi “inal, — “llad Prize (500 Geraldine McKavanach . asses can be booked well in advance to ensure your preferred dates are available. 2nd Fe 00 Buailim News) mu Toe pees Baptisms can only be booked by the child’s parent or legal guardian.
At least one month’s notice is 3rd Pri “50 Mary McC - Mission Sunday required.
To book a baptism parents must present the child’s long birth certificate, complete the & Puiee, ke. i £545.00 á baptism reguest form, meet with one of our Baptism team and attend weekly Mass during the romoters Prize Marie Kelly i " ; : 4 month prior to the date of the Baptism Our next draw will be on
Wednesday 24" November 2025 at Thank you for your Weddings can be booked by the couple themselves.
Couples are required to give at least six 10.30am. At this Draw we will be selling tickets for next year’s draw. continued support months’ notice of marriage to ensure the preferred date is available and that there is adequate time We will have Christmas Cards available for you to purchase a ticket to complete all Civil and Church paperwork. as a present.
The cost of a yearly ticket is £60. Or if you wish to buy a monthly ticket at £5 per month.
Thank you to our promoters who RECENTLY DECEASED continue to support the Draw.
This is a great help with the running Joe Mallon Month’s Mind Mass
Sat 7 Nov at 7pm costs of the Parish. - Weekly Mase tchedule Kathleen Ward Shoebox Appeal — Romania: The Missionaries of Charity help i i i nee i Linn F 26'h Oct — 31% Oct 2026 William Austin people on the margins of society as well as running residential units and supporting the homeless and families in the poorer villages Mass ANNIVERSARIES AT THIS TIME surrounding Bucharest. Our Parish is collecting shoe boxes again this Monday: 10.00am Joe Douglas Anniversary Mass
Sat 24th Oct at 7pm year, which will be sent to Romania to support the Missionaries in Tuesday: 7.00pm Deceased members of the Lavery family Anniversary Mass
Sun 25th Oct at 9am their work. Please pick up an information leaflet in the porch and Wednesday: 10.00am Ambrose McSttavick Anniversary Mass
Sun 25th Oct at 11am return your shoebox to the porch of St Patrick’s Church, Aghagallon Saturda . 7.00pm Mary Dougan Anniversary Mass Sat 31s Oct at 7pm before
Monday 16 November 2026. This year we need 100 male SS Aad) Margaret McCreanor Anniversary Mass
Sun 1st Nov at 9am shoeboxes. If you would prefer to make a cash donation, envelopes (Vigil) John McCracken (18) are available in the porch.
Sunday: 9am & 11am Bean n(13 Kathleen McEonn (41 Sleeping Bag Appeal: At the request of parishioners, we are Liturgy of the Word ‘ sown ) phli Sí “ " ha ) collecting sleeping bags for the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless Thursday: 10.00am bee Nheca elim McStravick (18) People in Dublin.
If you want to donate a sleeping bag, please leave eehs James (Jimmy) Howard it in the church porch no later than
Monday 16 November 2026. PETE Margaret Crossey Or if you would like to donate £5 towards the cost of a sleeping bag please put it in the envelopes provided and leave in the collection Adoration Feast of All Saints
Sunday 1st November 2026 basket during Mass. Thank you for your continued suppott. Wednesday 10am-10pm Vigil Mass
Saturday 31st October 2026 at 7pm Annual Mass for the Dead
Thursday 19th November 2026 at 7pm. Gontescione
Sunday 1* November at 9am & 11am During the Mass we will pray for loved ones who have died during Saoi Beiare Mince the past year.
Family members will be invited to remember each Ghana) Mesprineaihd wh All Souls
Monday 2nd November 2026 person in a special way. Refreshments will be available afterwards in Mass at 10am FE So a HHHS Sois Parish Office
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2nd APRIL 2017 – 5th SUNDAY OF LENT Thought for the Week “I know God will not give me anything I can‘t handle.
I just wish he didn’t trust me so much.” St Teresa of Calcutta PRAYER OF THE DAY Lord our God, your love for us is unconditional and generous.
You call us to be people who love God and others.
Open our hearts that we may respond to the gift of your presence in our lives and make us more aware and attentive to the needs of others.
Offertory Collection: £2,779.00 Thank you to all who contributed.
Teresa McErlain, Patrick McQuaid, Patricia Morton , Carmel O’Connor , Hugh Letters 1st Anniv: Zbigniew Tracz Anniv : Mary Mullin, Norman Doole Jnr., Gerard Clarke, Shane O’Neill, Frankie Fulton, Veronica & Steven Letters, Cassie & Michael McCann, Mary & Martin McAnespie, Cecilia McConnon, Billy McIlwrath, Patsy McGarrell, Harry Mulqueeney Mass is celebrated every Mon – Sat morning in the parish at 10am and on
Sat 5.30pm, Sunday at 9am 11am and 12noon. Available to view on the Parish facebook page and
Parish of Antrim
St. Comgall’s 9.00am 11.00am St. Joseph’s 5.30pm (Sat vigil) 12.00noon St. MacNissius 10.00am
St. Comgall’s: Monday, Wed, Friday &
Sat 10.00am St. Joseph’s: Tues & Thurs 10am Fri 7pm Confessions St. Comgall’s –
Sat 12 - 12.30pm St. Joseph’s—
Sat 4.45 –5.15pm Adoration:
Fri 10.30 – 12 noon St. Comgall’s Every 1st Fri. 6pm St. Joseph’s Prayer Group – Every Wed 7pm in Sr. Catherine’s Room St. Comgall’s25th OCTOBER 2026 –– 30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Figure 1 Mass is available to view on the Parish facebook page and
Parish of Antrim PRAYER PEOPLE Intention for Parish Community Year 13 Week 49 We pray for peace that frees people from fear, that respects other people and lets people live in peace.
Readings: Sunday Cycle A 30th Sunday of the Year Weekday Cycle 2 Weekday Cycle 1 PARISH OF ANTRIM St Comgall, St Joseph, St MacNissius Rev Patrick Mulholland PP, St Comgall’s Presbytery: 94428016 Rev David Aksenczuk, St Joseph’s Presbytery: 07935340359
Rev Jose Bharanikulangara 5 Oriel Road 07493793990
Parish Support Officer: Mrs Bernie Mann: 94428016 Antrim Parish website www.antrimparish.com
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Sacramental preparation: Parents whose children attend other schools in our Parish and wish them to be prepared for the sacraments of First Penance (Confession), First Holy Communion or Confirmation, are invited to contact the
St Comgall’s Youth Christmas Choir Following the success of the youth choir last year and your children's wonderful contribution to Christmas Eve Mass thro ugh singing, reading, the offertory and musical accompaniment, we are delighted to invite t hem to take part again this year.
We welcome Primary 4 upwards and secondary teens.
Rehearsals will take place on Thursday evenings at 7pm – 7:45pm. First rehearsal is
Thursday 5 November at 7pm in St Comgalls.
Please complete the registration form: https://forms.gle/ek65aW7UfBqyBZVc6 Any queries please contact Aisling Milliken, 07792323956 . "Do you want to go deeper in your faith and discover the hidden treasures of the Mass?
Join us for 3 special Faith Formation sessions designed to help every parishioner - young and old, lifelong Catholic and newcomer - understand and more fully participate in the grea test gift God has given us: the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
All are welcome! Venue: St Comgall's Youth Centre Dates:
Monday 9th, 16th & 23rd November Time: 7:00pm - 8:15pm" "Family of Parishes All Hallow's Eve Party - All young people from Yr 8 - 6th Form are invited to our All Hallow's Eve party next
Friday 30th October! Come dressed as your favourite saint for an evening of games, pizza and great fun! 6:30pm - 9pm Moneyglass Community Centre " Mass for the Deceased will be offered on
Monday 2nd November at 7.00pm in St Comgall’s Church, especially for those who have died in the past year.
During the mass their names will be read out and prayed for and a lighted candle is given to a representative of the family or in their absence to a friend or neighbour who will receive it for them.
Sunday 1st Nov. is the Feast of All Saints and is a holy day of obligation.
St Comgall’s Church Sun 9am & 11am St MacNissius Church Sat. 10.00am St Joseph’s Church Sat. 5.30pm (vigil) Sun 12noon
Monday 2nd ALL SOULS DAY (The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed) Plenary Indulgence for the Holy Souls may be gained each day between November 1st and November 8th by those who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead.
To gain the Plenary Indulgence, one must also receive the Sacraments of Confession and Eucharist. On November 2nd the same indulgence may be gained in any of the Parish Churches by praying an Our Father and the Creed and also praying for the Holy Fathers intentions.
To gain the Plenary Indulgence, one must also receive the Sacra ments of Confession and Eucharist. Let’s Get Involved!
Our volunteer recruitment programme will be launch ed this weekend, 24th/25th October.
Watch this space for an update and more information about the opportunities on offer!
November Dead Lists and Envelopes are available in the churches and should be returned by
Saturday 31st October. Please mark envelope as November List
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25th OCTOBER 2026 30th SUNDAY of the Year For the Church that we may faithfully proclaim the Gospel and bear witness to God’s love in our care for the poor, the vulnerable and the forgotten.
Let us pray to the Lord For the poor, the homeless and all those who struggle to provide the b asic necessities of life.
May we be inspired by Christ’s teaching to share what we have, to offer our ‘cloak’ to those who have none, and to treat everyone with compassion, generosity and dign ity.
Let us pray to the Lord We pray for peace in the World.
May hatred and distrust give way to unders tanding, that nations may work together to build a world where peace and justice prevail.
Let us pray to the Lord We pray for the sick and elderly and those whose mobility or circumstances are limiting.
May the Lord grant them healing, strength and patience.
May their caregivers too be strengthened in their loving service to those who suffer.
Let us pray to the Lord We pray for all those who are struggling with the demands and pressures o f daily life, those who feel overwhelmed by worry, responsibility or uncertainty.
May Lord be their ‘strength’, their ‘rock’ and their ‘stronghold’ . Let us pray to the Lord For those who have died:
Teresa McErlain, Patrick McQuaid, Patricia Morton, Carmel O’Connor , Hugh Letters 1st Anniv: Zbigniew Tracz All those named in the bulletin. may they be welcomed into the joy of God’s eternal kingdom, where they will know the fullness of his love and peace.
Let us pray to the Lord Priest : Our Lord calls us to love God with all our heart and to love our neighbour as ourselves.
Let us bring our prayers before him with confidence.
Priest: Heavenly Father, you call us to love you with all our heart and to love our neighbour as ourselves.
Hear the prayers we offer you today and help us to live according to your holy will.
Amen.
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IIIBa LIBE LL PARISH SCHEDULE MARY STAR OF THE SEAST JOSEPH’S
Mon 26 | 10am: MASS 10am-/pm: Private Prayer 1Oam-7pm: Private Prayer
Tue 27 | 10am-7pm: Private Prayer 10am-7pm: Private Prayer 7pm: NOVENA MASS
Wed 28) 10am-7pm: Private Prayer JOam: MASS 10.30am-/pm: ADORATION (Evening Prayer at 6:45pm)
Sat 31 | 4.15pm: Confessions 10.00am: MASS & Confessions 5.00pm: VIGIL MASS 10am-7pm: Private Prayer
Sun 1 10am-7pm: Private Prayer 10am MASS 11am-7pm: Private Prayer MASS INTENTIONS
Mon 26: Priest’s Intention je
Tue 27: Priest's Intention Ll €
Wed 28: Priest’s Intention | I , j
Sat 31(10am): For the Parish,
Sat 31(5pm): Collette Ibbotson, Dianne Strong
Sun 1. All Saints Mass Intention Envelopes are available in the Churches and can be left in Offertory baskets during Mass, the Parish Office or directly with Fr Robert.
ANNIVERSARIES: Joe Killen (1 Anniversary) William & Margaret Caughey, Lily McNamara, Willie Cowan, Hugh & Marie Murphy, Elaine Quinn kb ú Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
This week's Sanctuary Candle will burn for: St Joseph's: Dan Manning Rest In Peace St Mary Star of the Sea: For all the sick in our parish Sanctuary candle intentions are requested through the Office.
A suggested offering of £5. Parish Priest: Very Rev Robert Sloan PPVF Parish Office
028 42738294 (Parish Support Officer: Mairead)
Hours: Monday 9am-4pm,
Tuesday 1.30-4pm,
Wednesday 9.am-3pm, Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday Closed. : Address: 46 Blackstaff Road, Ballycranbeg, Kircubbin, BT22 1AG
ARDKEEN PARISH ADVENT 2026 , MEN OF THE Lease NATIVITY PARISH OF ARDKEEN FAITH : WORK FRIENDSHIP CONSECRATION TO ST JOSEPH WEDNESDAYS 4 NOV - 9 DEC Nuaquerter Machng Room Tea, a short reflection and honest conversation about faith and work, All men welcome.
Coma along on the first night. SAINTS OF THE WEEK
Wed 28: Ss Simon and Jude, Apostles é Cc )
Thu 29: St Colman, Bishop ) Ó) “O God, who by the blessed Apostles, have brought qi; | us to acknowledge your name, graciously grant, through the intercession of Saints Simon and Jude, that the Church may constantly grow by increase of the peoples who believe in you.”ss - Collect, Feast of Ss Simon and Jude a.
ATT 3 Our Vision: SOSES A vibrant and welcoming Catholic Parish area witnessing Christian prayerfulness and FAnisti OF RBUOKEEN joyful service in the broader Community.
AND EVENTS WEEKLY OFFERING: The Weekly Offering on last Sunday amounted to £1,410 and the Building Fund was £990. Thank you for your continued generosity and support.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Thank you for your continuing support of the work of SVP. Last week's collection amounted to £232. assistance then please call our confidential helpline number: 07895835215 . SOLEMN ROSARY: The last Rosary of October, in honour of Our Lady, today (Sunday) at 7pm in St Mary, Star of the Sea Church.
After a brief reflection, the rosary will be prayed before the Blessed Sacrament and conclude with Eucharistic Benediction.
All are welcome. MASSES FOR THE HOLYS SOULS: If you wish to have your deceased loved ones remembered in Masses throughout November and on First Fridays throughout the year, please list their names on the page and enclose them in one of the envelopes provided in either Church.
Please return them to the designated box near the sanctuary.
ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE SERVICE for the fallen servicemen buried at Mount St Joseph will be held on 7th November at 10.45am followed by refreshments.
THE MONDAY CUPPA: Tea . Coffee . Chat - Company.
Join us after 10.00am Mass on Monday morning for a cuppa and a friendly chat in the Nunsquarter Room at St Mary Star of the Sea.
Everyone is very welcome! CHOIR RETREAT DAY. Open to all members of our choirs across the Ards Family of Parishes.
Preacher: Deacon Brendan Dowd. Nunsquarter Room,
Saturday 7 November from 10.00am to 4.30pm. Please register with Grace Breen, Paula McKeown or the Parish Office.
NEW PARISH YOUTH GROUP: Ardkeen Parish is starting a Thursday evening Fue for Years 8-12 (ages 11-15) at St Mary, Star of the Sea, Nunsquarter.
Young people will help name the group and explore Advent through friendship, young saints and prayer.
An information and sign-up night for young people and parents/quardians is on
Thursday 5 November, 7.00-8.15 pen. in the Nunsquarter Room. Opening night, with pizza, is
Thursday 19 November, 7.00-8.15 pm. For more details please contact ardkeenyouth@gmail.com . MEN OF NATIVITY - Faith - Work - Friendship: Ardkeen Parish group for men.
A six-week journey of consecration to St Joseph with Fr Donald Calloway’s 33-day guide.
Group will meet on Wednesdays 4 Nov - 9 Dec, 7.30pm-8.30pm at the Nunsquarter Room, St Mary Star of the Sea.
Refreshments, and a short reflection and honest conversation about faith and work.
All men welcome. Come along on the first night.
PARISH ANNUAL MASS FOR THE DECEASED will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Church on
Friday 27th November at 7pm. Those families and friends who lost a loved one during the year are especially welcome.
ADORATION APOLOSTOLATE PRESENTATION by Patricia Wade will take place at all weekend masses on 14" & 15" November BALLYCRAN GAA LOTTO RESULTS 18th October: No jackpot winner.
Next week's jackpot is £3,400. Draw winners: Mairead Ennis, Jacqueline Higginson, Marty Miskimmin POPE’S INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER 2026 For the proper use of wealth - Let us pray for the proper use é As of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of “ow.
Selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the “common good and solidarity of those who have less.
BENIN For more information please see: Lb Website: www.parishofardkeen.co.uk Ko
Parish of Ardkeen
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ANNUAL MASSES FOR THE DECEASED TEACHERS OF DOWN AND CONNOR Will be celebrated on
Monday 9th November 2026 at 7.30pm in All Saints’ Church, Ballymena AND
Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 7.30pm in Good Shepherd Church (Holy Rosary Parish), Ormeau Road, Belfast. Please forward by
Friday 6th November 2026 the name and school of any teacher who died during the past twelve months to Rev Colin Grant, Director of the Down and Connor Catholic Schools’ Support Service, 120 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6LA Tele: 028 9049 1886 or
dctrusteeservice@downandconnor.org Light refreshments will be served afterwards in All Saints’ Paris h Centre and Holy Rosary Parish Centre.
Anyone unable to attend can join online at: www.youtube.com/@allsaintsballymena/streams for the Mass in Ballymena and www.holyrosaryparishbelfast.net for the Belfast Mass.
MASS TO REMEM BER DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE PIONEER ASSOCIATION A Mass to remember all deceased members of the Pioneer Association will take place on
Friday 20 November in St Agnes' Church, Andersonstown Road, Belfa st at 7 pm. Light refreshments afterwards.
All Pioneers welcome. November Short-Term Pledge The month of November offers a special opportunity to makea small sacrifice in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
We invite parishioners and friends to consider taking a Short-Term Pledge throughout November.
Pioneer Offering - "I promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to abstain from all intoxicating substances until the end of November.
Please consider joining with others in prayer, sacrifice and support for those affected by addiction . LOUGHGIEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BUS DRIVE R REQUIRED We are seeking a Bus Driver to join our team. Requirements: Full, valid driving lic ence for 2+ years and aged 25+ A valid driving licence and up to date Drive r CPC. Reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach Good communication and customer service skills Full Job Description available on Job Apply NI. . Please contact us on 028 276 41389 for more information.
THE CAUSEWAY COAST PEACE GROUP Invite you to the next Bi-Monthly Meeting .
Tuesday 10th Nov 10 a.m- 12 noon(Tea/Coffee 10-1030)In Bushmills Presbyterian Church Hall . Speaker: Canon Andrew Totten Theme: The Army Chaplain and the Still Small Voice New members/Attendees alwa ys welcome PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity : Weekend Crisis Hopeline are as follows: Friday: 9pm - 10am Saturday and Sunday: 9pm - 9am Monday 028 9080 5850
Freephone 0800 088 6042
Bulletin notices by 12 noon Thursdays SVP. Helpline 07349983363
A lot of people do not like large gatherings.
They find bigcrowds exhausting. Today’s feast, however, is precisely about crowds of people.
The first reading expresses it well, ‘ a huge number, impossible to count… , Today is the feast not just of a few chosen saints, but of all saints.
Today we honour all the saints, those who are formally canonised and those who ar not.
If our vision of humanity is shaped exclusively by the media we might be tempted to think that there are a lot more villains out there than saints.
It is reassuring to be reminded by today’s feast that there exists a huge number of saints, impos sible to count.
In the words of the letter to the Hebrews, we are surrounded by a ‘ great cloud of witnesses’ . None of us can live as the Lord wants us to live purely on our own.
We need the good example of others to inspire us and to what is possible.
Today’s feast declares that we are surrounded by such a cloud of witnesses , if only we could recognise them.
Some of these people have already passed beyond us and are now ‘ standing in front of the throne of the Lamb’ , in the words of today’s first reading.
Many of them, however, are our companions on the journey of life.
They do not look at all like the statues in our churches.
They are very ordinary, yet they are also very special.
These are the people we are grateful to h avemet and to have around.
The feast of All Saints encourages us to believe that any one of us could be part o f that huge number, impossible to count.
In that sense, today’s feast is about every one of us.
John, in today’s second reading, is speaking about all of us when he declares that ‘ We are already the children of God’, and that, in the future, ‘ we shall be like’ God.
We are all destined for sainthood. God intends that all of us would be conformed to the image of God’s Son.
For most of us, that will only come to pass fully beyond this life.
Yet, because we are already sons and daughters of God through Baptism, we are called to grow now towards that wonderful transformation that awaits us.
The road to sainthood begins here, wherever we happen to find o urselves.
In today’s gospel reading, Jesus shows us what that road to sainthood looks like.
In the Beatitudes, Jesus painted a portrait of himself, the livings aint par excellence.
He was also painting a portrait of the person that we are all call ed to become.
The Beatitudes give us different facets of the person of Jesus, while at the same time showing us different ways in which we might reflect the person o f Jesu Feast of All Saints 1st November 2026 Very Rev. Canon Colm McBride PP :
Parochial House 44 Lough Road Loughguile BT44 9JN
St Patrick’s and St MacNissi’s Parish Ofoce Hours : Mon Wed
Thurs 10 2.30 p.m.
Tues 10-4.30. p.m. Ballycastle (Armoy & Ballintoy) https://www.ballycastleparish.com
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Feast of All Saints and All Souls PLENARY INDULGENCE From 12 noon on 1st Nov to midnight on the 2nd of November all who have confessed, received Holy Communion and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (Our Father, Hail Mary, or any other praye r of one’s choice ) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church /or atory and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostles Creed.
This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.
Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following the 1st of Nov.
Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st to 8th November.
The faithful who visit the cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence, appl icable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1 to 8th November . The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.
CONFESSIONS EACH
WEDNESDAY 7.00-7.20 AND
SAT 31ST OCT 6.00-6.20 Parish Mass Times Feast of All Saints Holy Day of Obligation as per Sunday schedule All Souls
Monday 2nd Nov St Patrick’s 9.30 a.m. St. MacNissi’s 7.30 p.m.
Ministers of the Word We are currently appealing for additional volunteers to j oin our current Ministers of the Word rota.
Please consider offering your help as we all gather in praye r to honour God.
To register your interest please contact the Parish Ofoce or speak with Canon McBride after any of the Masses.
PARISH FARM LETTING The land is open for offers for the period from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2027. Offers will be finalised by close of business on
FRIDAY 13th NOVEMB ER 2026. Offers must be made directly to the ofoces of McIlroy & Son in person or by telephone, successful bidders will be notified as soon as possible after closing of offers and consu ltation with the Parish Committee.
BAPTISMS The Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month only (Time: approx. 11.30 To book please contact the Parish Ofoce.
A copy of the child’s long birth certificate is required within a week of booking.
On the day please bring a Baptism Candle and a white Shawl.
ANNIVERSARY/MONTH MIND MASS Please now book through the ofoce, these can be booked for any scheduled Mass excluding
Sunday 9.00 a.m. WEDDING BOOKING Please ring the ofoce for initial booking
Sat 31st Oct 6-6.20p St Patrick’s Confessions Vigil Mass for Feast of All Saints 6.30 p.m.
St Patrick’s Mini sters of the Word Mini sters of the Eucharist D. McCloskey G. McCloskey & S McClements
Mass Patsy McIlhatton
Sunday 1st Nov All Saints 9.00 a.m. St Patrick’s Paula Casey B. Connolly & T McIntyre Mass Intention - The Faithful Departed 10.30 a.m.
St MacNissi’s Patrick McKendry D. McCahon & Maura Young Mass Intention - The Faithful Departed
Monday 2nd Nov All Souls 9.30 a.m. St Patrick’s Feast of All Souls Mass Intention - The Faithful Departed All Souls 7.30 p.m.
St MacNissi’s Feast of All Souls Mass Intention - The Faithful Departed
Tuesday 9.30 a.m. St MacNissi’s Mass
Wed 4th Nov 7 – 7.20 p.m. St Patrick’s Confessions before Mass 7.30 p.m.
St Patrick’s Mass and Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Mass Intention For Deceased GAA Members 8.00 p.m.
St Patrick’s Holy Hour
Thursday 9.30 a.m. St Patrick’s Mass followed Adoration 1 0.00 a.m. -12 noon.
Friday 9.30 a.m. St Patrick’s First Friday Mass
Sat 7th Nov 6-6.20p St Patrick’s First Saturday Confessions 6.30 p.m.
St Patrick’s Mini sters of the Word Mini sters of the Eucharist Eileen Traynor A McNaughton & M McMullan First Anniversary Mass Marie O’Hagan
Sun 8th Nov 9.00 a.m. St Patrick’s Roisin McKillop G McMillan 10.30 a.m. St MacNissi’s Pat McAuley M. McKinley & J McCarry
Colm McCollum ANNIVERSARIE S Marie O’Hagan (1st Anniversary) William Anderson Annie Gillan Shannon Irvine Stanley Johnston Katie McCloskey Patrick McCollum Aaron McConville Mary McFadden Seamus McKendry Mary Jane McVeigh Chris Reid Baby Smyth Barney Watt Eamonn Young Monthly Healing Mass will be celebrated next Monday evening 9th November in St. MacNissi’s at 7.30 p.m.
Parish Sacramental Dates 2027 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Sat 24th April 2027 CONFIRMATION
Thurs 6th May 2027. WEEKLY COLLECTION £1395.00 Thank you for your support. Monthly Offering will be taken up this weekend.
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The Parish of ISIESSTITIITHETITIIEEIIETT TIT Notice Board The Parish of Ballyclare & Ballygowan 1 November 2026 (028) 9334 2226 ballyclare@downandconnor.org i f] @ballyclareballygowanparish The Faithful Departed
Dolores Donnelly Anniversaries: Mary Grace Earl, Daniel McFaul, Margaret Weir, Peggy Dixon, Mary Anne Hughes, Thomas Miskelly, Mary English, Vera McKenna, Teresa McAuley, Frank McCloskey, Mary McWilliams, Annie Agnew, Annie McKenna, Celine Walshe, Mary Bridget McMahon, Kathleen McMahon, Father Michael Coppinger Eternal Rest Grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Baptisms - Welcome to the Family of God: Luca James McGonigle Masses this week:
Monday 7.00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday &
Thursday 9.00am Offerings: Thank you for your recent offerings. 25 October - Weekly Offering £337.00 Next Sunday, 8th November is Remembrance Day.
Mass in Sacred Heart will be at the later time of 11.30am to allow Fr Gerard to attend the prayer service at the war memorial.
The Annual Parish Mass for Deceased Parishioners: will take place at 7.00pm on
Monday 2 November, All Souls Day, in Sacred Heart, Ballyclare.
We will remember in a special way all parishioners who have died over the past 12 months.
Refreshments afterwards. All parishioners welcome.
Mass for Seafarers and Fishers: Sunday, 15 November 2026, at 11.00am at St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast, celebrant Bishop Alan McGuckian.
This special Mass is an opportunity to pray for seafarers, fishers and their families, remembering especially those who have lost their lives at sea.
All are warmly welcome. Annual Masses for the Deceased Teachers of Down and Connor will be celebrated on
Monday 9th November 2026 at 7.30pm in All Saints’ Church, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, and
Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 7.30pm in Good Shepherd Church, Ormeau Road, Belfast. Please forward by
Friday 6th November 2026 the name and school of any teacher who died during the past twelve months to Catholic Schools’ Support Service, 120 Cliftonville Road, Belfast, BT14 6LA
dctrusteeservice@downandconnor.org or telephone 028 90491886 . Light refreshments will be served.
Anyone unable to attend can join online at: www.youtube.com/@allsaintsballymena/streams for the Mass in Ballymena and www.holyrosaryparishbelfast.net for the Belfast Mass.
Pioneer Association November Mass: to remember all deceased members of the Pioneer Association will take place on
Friday 20, November in St Agnes’ Church, Andersonstown Road, Belfast at 7 pm. Light refreshments afterwards.
All Pioneers welcome. Christmas Table Centre Workshop: create a festive centre-piece for your Christmas Table.
Friday, 11th December at 7pm in the Parish Hall.
Price £45 including all materials, tuition and a festive supper.
All proceeds in aid of the Parish St Vincent de Paul Society.
Book early to avoid disappointment: phone 07763348836 “Who is Mary in God's Plan of Salvation?
An evening of reflection from the perspective of six different Christian traditions.
Organised by the Diocesan Ecumenical Commission.
An opportunity to listen and understand other perspectives with time for audience questions.
Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at 7.00pm in Corr’s Corner Hotel, Newtownabbey.
Refreshments will be served. To aid in planning please rsvp to ecumenical@downandconnor.org
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Parish Website www.ballymenaparish.org Vincent’s Shop – open Monday – Friday - 9 00-5 00pm. Telephone 2564 4122 Helpline Tel No 078 404 8 2141
Parish Centre Telephone Number – 028 2563 1236
Why not join us after 10 00am Mass for tea, coffee, and some light snacks in the Main Hall, Parish Centre . There will also be juice and nibbles for the younger people The Old School Café is available for funeral receptions – various menus available.
Contact 078 7977 4749 . Thursday Lunch - Contact Claire to book.
Repository Shop – Tuesday – Friday - 10 30am-12 30pm. All Christmas stock - cards, candles and gifts now available.
Wednesday Get Together Club – 28 October – come and enjoy the Halloween Party with music by Gerry McClean.
Bingo continues – Sundays - 7 30pm. All Saints’ Men’s Club (Seniors) – Wednesday - 11am (after Mass).
New members welcome. No upper Ladies Activity Class continues – Mondays – 11 00am-12noon.
New members welcome. Pitter Patter Parents & Toddlers – Mondays– 10 00am-11.45am – All Saints’ Youth Club.
Contact Caroline 079 8006 3979 . Weekend Masses at 5pm & 6pm (vigils) and 10am & 11am will be transmitted via You Tube and 6pm and 10am via Parish Radio
at 10am transmitted via Youtube and Parish Radio THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON
WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 25 October 2026 Our Parish vision: Our Parish is a caring community, leading people into friendship with Christ and sending them out to serve, bring hope and enrich lives.
Church of All Saints - Weekday Mass 10 00am,
Saturday 6 00pm Vigil,
Sunday 8 30am,
Sunday 10 00am,
Sunday 2 00pm Polish Mass St Patrick’s Church -
Saturday 5 00pm Vigil,
Sunday 11 00am Eucharistic Adoration each
Friday 10 30am-12noon Confessions – Saturday 12noon-1 00pm First Fridays 7 00pm-7 30pm. Mass at 7 30pm On the first Saturday of each month, beginning on 3rd October, Confessions will be heard in the room under the gallery Weekly collection £4085 Thank you for your generosity.
028 2564 1515 – weekdays 9am-12noon Facebook Page: Ballymena Kirkinriola Parish
All saints ballymena . Website: ballymenaparish.org
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Parish Website www.ballymenaparish.org Month’s Mind: Teresa Graham (Ahoghill) Anniversaries: Caroline Tennant, June Mort, Thomas Ward, Kevin McAuley, Peggy McGarry, Trevor Dickson, Gerry Sexton, Anne Marie Jordan, Archie O’Hagan, Bridget Loughran, Mary O’Reilly, Felix McNally, Mary Walsh (nee Raddie), Francis McCrory, Weir family, McCloskey family, Kevin McAuley (Toome), Molly McKeague, May James McFall, Frank McDermott, Jimmy O’Hara, Children's liturgy will take a short break over half term and will return on
Sunday 8 November. We look forward to welcoming the children back then . Altar Servers will serve at the Altar during the 6pm Saturday vigil and 10am Sunday Mass in All Saints Church . Please keep these children in your prayers.
Any parent who would like their child (attending primary or post primary school), to be trained to serve Mass should enquire at the parish office about the next training session which will be in January.
If you know of anyone who has recently become housebound and would like a visit from a priest, please contact the parish office.
To celebrate the Christian message of Halloween, there will be a "Walk of Light" on
Friday 30th October at 6pm . Please meet outside the main door of All Saints' Church wearing Hi-Viz/bright colours and bring a torch or lantern.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The walk will take approximately 30 minutes.
Those who would like to participate but are unable to do the walk, are invited to meet in the church to pray the Mysteries of Light Rosary.
The walk will be followed by a short Service of Light at 7pm in the church.
Everyone is welcome. Catholic Mother’s Ireland – Parish Centre - All Saints’ Party –
Friday 30 October – 2 00-4 00pm. (Children must be accompanied by an adult) Masses for All Souls’ Day –
Monday 2 November – All Saints’ Church – 10 00am & 7 30pm. Polish Mass – 6 00pm. The Apostolic Work Annual Church Door Collection has raised £3180 so far.
Thanks everyone who contributed so generously.
We are delighted with the amount raised . Advance Notice: The annual Mass for Parishioners deceased between 1 November 2025 – 1 November 2026 - will take place on
Friday 6 November at 7 30pm – All Saints’ Church. The annual Mass for Deceased Teachers will take place on
Monday 9 November at 7 30pm – All Saints’ Church.
November Dead Lists will be available for collection in both Church porches.
PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland – Weekend Crisis Hopeline (NI)
Friday 9 00pm-10 00am Saturday
Sunday 9 00pm-9 00am Monday
Freephone 0800 088 6042
Planting the seeds of hope. Kirkinriola Walking Group-We now have 22 registered walkers —our next target is 40! Please come along and help us reach our target.
Join us every Tuesday at 7pm, meeting outside Costa Coffee , Larne Road Link Car Park, Ballymena.
All abilities welcome!
Contact Ciara on 07860 468748 for more details.
Parish Information Meeting - The Parish Pastoral Council wishes to invite parishioners living in the Crebilly area of the parish to a meeting in the Community Hub at All Saints GAC on
Thursday 12th November 7pm , The purpose of the meeting is: a - To outline the role and current work of the Pastoral Council and b - To discuss any issues that the parishioners living in the Crebilly area wish to raise.
Bible Study Earlier this year, a short Bible study programme was delivered in the parish.
It looked at the theme of ‘Covenant’ in the Old Testament and its place in the story of our Salvation.
Part two of that programme will look at Jesus Christ as the ‘New Covenant’ and what this means for our lives.
Fr Michael McGinnity will lead the programme.
Three sessions will take place in the Parish Centre on
Wednesday 4th, 11th and 18th November , 7-8.30pm. Everyone is welcome, even if you were unable to attend the first part of the programme earlier in the year.
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THIS WEEK Parish webcam can be viewed on our You Tube channel (search for Ballymoney Parish)
SUNDAY 25th 9.30am Mass
MONDAY 26th 10am Mass
WEDNESDAY 28th No Mass today 7pm Rosary
THURSDAY 29th 7pm Candlelight Rosary
FRIDAY 30th 6pm Adoration & Confessions 7pm Mass
SATURDAY 31st 2pm Mass for the Sick & Elderly 5.30-5.50pm Confessions 6pm Mass Our Lady & St PatrickÕs church is open every day for private prayer - usually from 10am to 7pm. Other Sunday Masses in the Causeway Family of Parishes
Saturday 4.30pm - Portstewart Sunday 10am - Portstewart
Sunday 11.30am - St MalachyÕs, Coleraine Sunday 12noon - Portrush Sunday 5pm - St MalachyÕs,
Danny Connor, Rosena Coyles, Esse Doherty, John OÕReilly, William McSheffrey, Jeannie McSheffrey, James McSheffrey, Sarah OÕConnor,
PARISH FINANCES Thank you to everyone who supports the parish through our collections.
If you want to request a box of envelopes there is a purple form at the back of the church.
Remember that you can also support the parish through a regular standing order or by making a one off payment through your bank or online.
Our account details are: Parish of Ballymoney & Derrykeighan Sort code: 95-06-79 Account No: 10020192. If you want to give by cheque please make payable to: Parish of Ballymoney & Derrykeighan . DO THIS IN MEMORY We welcome the children who will make their First Holy Communion next spring and their families to our Þrst Do This In Memory Mass this Sunday morning.
After Mass we invite all primary school aged children and their parents to join us in the parish hall for craft activities (and a cup of coffee for the parents!
Dates for the next couple of Do This In Memory Masses are:
Sunday 15th November
Sunday 13th December CANDLELIGHT ROSARY This Thursday at 7pm we have the last our candlelight rosary services to mark the month of October.
At the end of the service we will go in procession to the grotto outside (weather permitting) for the Þnal blessing.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL Our parish SVP conference is here to support our local community, and we do this in the strictest conÞdence.
If you are in need and would like our help please do not hesitate to get in touch on 07860 455 549 . MASS FOR THE SICK & ELDERLY There will be a special Mass for sick and elderly parishioners on Saturday (31st) at 2pm . The Mass will include the anointing of the sick.
If you know of someone who canÕt normally get out to Mass please invite them along and if you can offer them transport that would be a great help.
ALL SAINTSÕ TABLE QUIZ A table quiz will take place in the Ballymoney parish hall next Sunday (1st) at 7pm . There are prize hampers for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, and a not so great prize for the table that comes last. Free entry and light refreshments are provided, with any voluntary contributions being donated to our St Vincent De Paul conference.
If you don't have a team, you are welcome to join one of the others.
PARKINSONS COFFEE MORNING Parkinsons Dalriada Support Group are hosting a coffee morning on
Saturday 31st from 10am-2pm at Ballymoney Football Club . All welcome to come along and support this good cause.
OLD & NEW@No.5 Our parish shop is a treasure trove of gifts in the run-up to Christmas.
And thereÕs good news for anyone who missed out on the large gilted lanterns and children's rocking chairs as more are on their way!
Some new stock has also arrived including lovely new stools, gilted rabbit book ends, ßoral wreaths and tabletop dressing mirrors so call in and have a look Visit us at 5 Gate End, Ballymoney, open Wednesday to Saturday , 10am - 4.30pm . To keep in touch with our offers and to see pictures of our stock donÕt forget our Facebook page @oldandnewatno5Parish of Ballymoney & Derrykeighan CAUSEWAY FAMILY OF PARISHES25th October 2026 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time LOVE IN ACTION In todayÕs Gospel, Jesus is asked which commandment is the greatest. He gives two: love God with all your heart, and love your neighbour as yourself.
The two belong together. Mother Teresa began each day in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, then went out to care for the poor and dying of Calcutta.
For her, loving God and loving others were one and the same.
Our Þrst reading reminds us that God cares deeply about how we treat those in need.
That love must be practical. Many of you quietly care for children, elderly relatives or the sick, and Jesus sees and blesses every sacriÞce.
WeÕre also grateful to our St Vincent de Paul members for their generous service.
This week, ask God what more he might be asking of you.
PARISH OF BALLYMONEY & DERRYKEIGHAN Diocese of Down & Connor Causeway Family of Parishes Contact Details Very Rev . Damian McCaughan PPVF 81 Castle Street BALLYMONEY Co. Antrim BT53 6JT
ballymoney@downandconnor.org Website : www .ballymoneyparish.com
@ballymoneycatholic
Ballymoney Parish November The Month of the Holy Souls Next week we begin the month of special prayer for the Holy Souls.
There are a number of ways that we can pray together as a parish for our deceased loved ones this year.
November Dead Lists and envelopes are now available.
Please take them home and write down the names of your deceased family and friends who you wish to pray for.
Envelopes can be left back in the church at Mass times or posted through the door of the parochial house.
The names will be placed before the altar throughout the month of November and prayed for at all Masses and devotions.
You may wish to include an offering in your envelope and these are very gratefully received.
Prayer & Reßection There will be two short services of prayer and reßection on the theme of remembering the dead and the resurrection during the month.
The Þrst will be on
Thursday 5th November at 7pm . Parish Annual Requiem Mass A requiem Mass for all deceased parishioners and priests will take place on
Friday 13th November at 7pm . November Pledge Why not go off alcohol (or another treat) this month as a penance for the Holy Souls?
Think of it as a little Lent in November (and a good preparation for Christmas too!).
If you wish to make the pledge you can pray: I promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to abstain from all intoxicating substances until the end of November.
Please consider joining with others in prayer, sacriÞce and support for those affected by addiction.
HYMNS FOR MASS Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there is hatred let me bring your love.
Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord And where there's doubt, true faith in you.
Make me a channel of your peace Where there's despair in life, let me bring hope Where there is darkness, only light And where there's sadness, ever joy.
O, Master grant that I may never seek So much to be consoled as to console To be understood as to understand To be loved as to love with all my soul.
Make me a channel of your peace It is in pardoning that we are pardoned In giving to all men that we receive And in dying that we're born to eternal life.
Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom his world rejoices; who from our mothers' arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.
Omay this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us, to keep us in his grace, and guide us when perplexed, and free us from all ills of this world in the next.
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PARISH NEWSLETTER Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A – 01 November 2026 Your prayers are requested for:
Anne & Vincent O’Regan Peter McNally Edward Smith Danielle Cummings Colette Stalford Owen Taylor Stephen Taylor Samuel Thompson Thomas Finnegan Stephen Gillespie Rose – Anne Kelly Charlotte Hutchinson Freda Devlin Paul McWilliams Valerie McGarrity Elizabeth Savage Margaret Stewart Ian Gillen Parish of Bangor, ARDS PENINSULA FAMILY OF PARISHES Parish Priest : Very Rev Joseph Gunn St Comgall’s Presbytery, 27 Brunswick Road, Bangor, Co Down, BT20 3DS T: (028) 9146-5522
Permanent Deacon : Rev James McAllister T: 07751 851444
bangor@downandconnor.org Website : www.bangorparish.com Office Hours : Mon-Fri 10am to 1pm.
NEXT WEEK
All Souls Day
Monday 02 November 9.30am, 1 & 7.30pm
Tuesday 03 –
Friday 06 November2026 9.30am ST COMGALL’S CHURCH DONAGHADEE
Sunday 08 November 2026 9am ST COMGALL’S CHURCH BRUNSWICK ROAD
Saturday 07 November 6.30pm
Sunday 08 November 10am & 12noon BAPTISMS Please register online SIDE BAR under Baptism registration Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays 1.15pm ‘Baptism Registration’ Trócaire is looking for volunteers to help deliver school talks during our annual Lent Appeal during February and March 2027! We are particularly interested in hearing from people with public speaking experience, especially retired teachers or those who have worked with young people.
Volunteers will visit local schools during school hours to share stories of hope, justice and solidarity from communities around the world.
The role involves approximately 1-2 short talks per week during the four-month campaign period.
Full training, presentation materials and ongoing support will be provided.
Please contact Fionnuala McGuinness on 028 9080 8033 or fionnuala.mcguinness@trocaire.org by the first week of December if you are interested!
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MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS BRIDGE CLUB at 7.15pm until 9.45pm [Minor Hall] LECTIO DIVINA GROUP 7.30pm – 8.30pm [St Dympna’s Room] BADMINTON NOW WEEKLY at 8 to 9pm [Main Hall] FRIENDSHIP CLUB at 10.30am [Minor Hall] IRISH DANCING CLASSES at 6.00pm to 8.30pm [Main Hall] SVP at 7.30pm to 9.30pm [St Dympna’s Room] MEDITATION GROUP at 12pm to 1.30pm [St Dympna’s Room] FOLK GROUP AT 6.30-7.30pm [St Dympna’s Room] SENIOR CHOIR At 7.30pm [St Dympna’s Room] YOUTH CLUB AT 6.30-8.30pm [Main Hall] St Comgall’s Guide Unit (Girls aged 6-18) at 6.15pm to 8pm [Main/Minor Hall] IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS At 7pm to 8pm [St Dympna’s Room] CEILI DANCING at 8.15pm to 9.30pm [Minor Hall] Ju-Jitsu Club (Juniors 5-15yrs) 6-7pm [Main Hall] Discussion Group At 7.30pm – 9pm [St. Dympna’s Room] Parishioners are advised that the Parish Office will be closed on
Monday 02 November. St Comgall’s Men’s Friendship Group We had a great response at the information meeting for the new Men’s Group - 24 men attended plus 4 others are interested but couldn’t be there due to various reasons.
The meeting was very positive. Going forward Wednesday mornings will be the preferred meeting day and we have agreed to meet again on the 18th of November.
There is a very definite need for the Men’s Friendship Group.
It was heart-warming to see the level of very genuine interest in getting the group up and running.
So watch this space for more information!
Recharge Young Adult Group All young adults aged 18- 35 are welcome to the following events in St Colmcille’s, Belfast: 6th October 7.30pm - Holy Hour 20th October 7.30pm - Group Study Columbanus Festival The Columbanus Festival will take place in Bangor on
Saturday 21st and
Sunday 22nd November 2026. The Columbanus Ecumenical Service on
Sunday 22nd November will be held in St Comgall's Church, Brunswick Road, Bangor.
We are delighted that Sister Ann Gray from the Columba n Missionaries will be our guest speaker.
People attending are encouraged to bring a Christmas food gift or other grocery item which will be donated to a local food bank for those who are in need.
ANNIVERSARY MASS & PRAYERS REQUESTS Parishioners are kindly advised an Anniversary Mass request for a Friday Daily Mass should be arranged with Canon Whyte directly.
Saturday Vigil Mass is reserved Pro Popolo (for all living & deceased parishioners) We request parishioners be in attendance for an Anniversary Mass they have booked and speak with the Priest b efore the Mass begins.
Stipends can be offered to the Priest officiating on the day or handed into the Parish Office the week before.
Requests for names to be included in Anniversary Prayers should be submitted to the Parish Office before
Thursday 10.30am and can be made in person or via telephone or email. PARISH CENTRE – PARISH GROUPS 2026
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Bangor Conference 07703679384 (covering Bangor West, Clandeboye/Newtownards Road area, Kilcooley, Helens Bay and Crawfordsburn) Ballyholme/Donaghadee Conference 07703679389 . (covering Bangor city centre, Bangor East/Ballyholme, Balloo/Bloomfield Road area, Groomsport, Donaghadee and Millisle
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PRAYERS AT HOLY COMMUNION Spiritual Holy Communion Prayer My 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 have already come, and unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen. composed by Saint Alphonsus Liguori ANIMA CHRISTI Prayer to the Most Holy Redeemer Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, embolden me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
Ogood Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds hide me.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
From the evil enemy defend me. At the hour of my death call me and bid me to come to you, that with your Saints I may praise you for Amen Prayer Online : Come and join us at… www.soulparemission.com Who are we?
We are a new interactive prayer website created by Jacinta Crockford Dip TH, Spiritual Director living in Down and Conno r.
What’s on offer ? A variety of PDF meditations on Scripture, Mother Teresa, Ignatius Spirituality to name but a few.
Lots of content to Dive into! There you will find - Podcasts on Faith, Friendship & Knowledge; Rosaries, Prayers and Maria n Consecration, Videos of Reflective Prayers during Adoration.
Come and join us and be part of the local prayer movemen t online!
CALENDAR OF SAINTS DAYS JANUARY 2024
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Parish of Bright Bulletin Solemnity of All Saints
Sunday 1st November 2026 Parish Priest : Fr Peter OÕKane, 16 Rossglass Road, Killough, BT30 7QN
parishofbright@downandconnor.org Website: parishofbright.net
Week Beginning
Monday 2nd November St PatrickÕs, Legamaddy St JosephÕs, Killough 2nd November Monday 10am 2nd November
Monday 7.30pm 6th November
Friday 7.30pm 3rd November Tuesday 10am 8th November Sunday 10am 4th November
Wednesday 7.30pm 7th November Saturday 10am 7th November Saturday Vigil 6.30pm Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Rossglass 5th November
Thursday 10.00am Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed For All SoulÕs Day on 2nd November there will be 2 Masses: St PatrickÕs, Legamadddy at 10.00am and St JosephÕs, Killough at 7.30pm.
MonthÕs Mind: Anne Graham Weekly Confessions Sacrament of Reconciliation: after all weekday Masses; and in St JosephÕs every
Wednesday 8.00pm-8.45pm and at 6.00pm before the Saturday Vigil Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration St JosephÕs, Killough every Wed: 3.30pm-7.30pm & after Mass 8pm-9pm. St PatrickÕs, Legamaddy every Friday: 6.30pm-7.30pm.
s 25th October Weekly £598-05. Thank you for your generous contributions. November Mass for our Deceased Family Members and Friends Will take place on
Monday 9th November in St JosephÕs Church, Killough at 7.30pm. May their souls rest in GodÕs Eternal Peace.
Safeguarding If you have a concern, suspicion, or wish to make an allegation of child abuse, or abuse in relation to an adult at risk, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding OfÞce: Philip O'Hara, Designated Liaison Person, 120, Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6LA. Mobile: 07534 992124 or
028 90 492798.
philip.ohara@soddc.org or visit www.downandconnorsafeguarding.com First Saturday Fatima Devotion St JosephÕs Church, Killough,
Saturday 7th November: 9.15am Holy Rosary; 9.40am Meditation on the Mysteries; 10.00am Holy SacriÞce of the Mass; 10.40am Confessions.
November Lists of the Deceased Are available in our three churches.
Please leave your completed lists in the basket in front of the Altar before any Mass.
November Short-Term Pledge The month of November offers a special opportunity to make a small sacriÞce in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
We invite parishioners and friends to consider taking a Short-Term Pledge throughout November.
Pioneer Offering: ÓI promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to abstain from all intoxicating substances until the end of November.
Please consider joining with others in prayer, sacriÞce and support for those affected by addiction.
Indulgences at the Commemoration of All Souls (1) From 12noon on 1st November until midnight on 2nd November, all who have gone to Confession, received Holy Communion and prayed for the PopeÕs intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of oneÕs choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and there reciting one Our Father and the ApostleÕs Creed.
This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.
Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1st November.
Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st to 8th November. (2) The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1st to 8th November.
The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.
What are indulgences? ÒIndulgences are the remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven.
The faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains the indulgence under prescribed conditions for either him/herself or the departed.
Indulgences are granted through the ministry of the Church which, as the dispenser of the grace of redemption, distributes the treasury of the merits of Christ and the SaintsÓ (Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 312).
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Mass Timings for the weekdays and weekends (17th August onwards)
Monday - 7pm St Nicholas Tuesday - 10am St Nicholas Thursday - 7pm Our Lady of Lourdes Friday - 10am Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday - 9.30 Our Lady of Lourdes - 11.30St Nicholas Confessions Monday - 6.15 to 6.50 - St Nicholas Thursday - 6.15 to 6.50 - Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday - 9am to 9.20am - Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday - 11am to 11.20am - St Nicholas Carrickfergus https://www.carrickparish.org
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Prayer to St Michael the Archangel Holy Michael the Archangel, defend us in the hour of battle.
Be thou our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God restrain him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust down to Hell, Satan and with him all the evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen. DRUMBO & CARRYDUFF PARISH
SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2026 PARISH INFORMATION PARISH CLERGY Fr Martin Graham Canon Sean Rogan Fr Anish Mathews Emergency Mobile Number: 07759391097
Saturday 6pm (Vigil), Sunday 9am & 11am Monday -
Friday 9:30am, Saturday 10am CONFESSIONS Saturday after 10am Mass BAPTISMS 1 & 2 Sunday stnd of each month
Monday - Friday 8am - 1.30pm Parish Support Officer Angelina Thomson Contact the Parish Office to book, Baptisms, Weddings &
028 90812238 opt 2
drumbo@downandconnor.org Website: www.carryduffsaintfield.co.uk Carryduff Retirement Association
Mon 2 Nov Fit Club Lough Moss Centre 10.30am. nd Book Club St Mochumma Room 2.30pm - 3.30pm.
Tues 3 Nov Monthly Lunch Auld House Moneyreagh 12.45pm for 1pm. Meals must be pre-booked with Maureen 02890814425 . rd
Thurs 5 Nov Walking Group Leaving church carpark 10.15am. th
Fri 6 Nov Craft Club St Mochumma Room. th DOWN and CONNOR DIOCESAN TRUST Job Vacancies DOWNPATRICK PARISH VACANCY PARISH SUPPORT OFFICER For more info please check out https://www.downandconnor.org/job-vacancies/Remembrance Mass will be celebrated for all our parishioners who have died in the last year.
This Mass will be celebrated on
Monday 2nd November at 7:00pm in our church.
We extend a warm welcome to all parishioners who have experienced a bereavement in recent years.
November Dead List There are November Dead Lists available in the Church Porches.
Carryduff and Saintfield https://www.carryduffsaintfield.co.uk/app/uploads/2026/10/BULLETIN-01112026-1.pdf
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Parish Information Priests: Canon Robert Fleck Parochial House : 4375 1212 Mobile: 07841101853
robertfleck@btinternet.com Deacon James : 07921026295
Sacred Heart Primary, Dundrum Mr Mark Fitzsimons: 4375 1293 St. Joseph’s Primary, Ballykinlar John McVeigh: 4485 1600 SVP Helpline - 07538683550
OfÏce Hours: Tuesday 6pm pm to 8pm, Thursday 6pm to 8pm and Saturday 11am to 3pm. Email for bulletin notices: dundrum@downandconnor.org Visit our Facebook page: Dundrum Tyrella Parish Mass is live streamed in both churches—visit www.mcnmedia.tv PARISH SAFEGUARDING COMMITTEE: Our Chairperson is Maurice Redmond , supported by Mary Graham, Geraldine Vaughan, Loretta Killen , and Canon Robert Fleck.
If you have a concern about a child or vulnerable adult's welfare, please contact any of the following: Diocesan Designated Liaison Person, Philip O'Hara: 07534 992 124
Philip.ohara@soddc.org PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ALL SERVICES IN BOTH CHURCHES DUNDRUM & BALLYKINLAR ARE BROADCAST ON THE INTERNET. Social Services: 02890 507000; Remembering the faithful departed 31st October to 6th November “Grace and mercy await the chosen of the Lord ” (Wis 4:15) Lifeline.
If you’re in distress or despair call free on 0808 808 8000. Lines are open 24/7. This week’s mass times from 2nd Nov to 8th Nov 2026:
Monday 9.30am Dundrum
Tuesday 9.30am Dundrum
Wednesday 9.30am Dundrum
Thursday 9.30am Dundrum
Friday 9.30am Ballykinlar
Saturday 6.00pm Ballykinlar
Sunday 11:00am Dundrum All masses in Dundrum and Ballykinlar can be viewed via church webcams on www.mcnlive.tv . What’s On in Our Parish: Parish Surgery —will be this
Monday 2nd November from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Visitation to the sick and housebound – will be on
Tuesday 3rd November after morning Mass. Adoration —please note—change of day it will now take place on
Monday 2nd November from 7pm to 7.30pm in Dundrum.
November Dead lists —box provided at front of chapel or place in collection basket.
Thank you. Parish Coffee Morning – will be held on
Wednesday 4th November after Mass in Tonn Ruray (pay as you eat!
Sincere thanks to the parishioners (and friends! from other parishes) who have attended this monthly event.
Good company, chat and warm welcome from staff.
If you! Or someone you know, would like to attend – “A warm welcome awaits ”. “Old snooker room ” – at rear of main hall in Community Centre will be cleared out with the view of “utilizing ” for many events. “Appeal for helpers!
Please on
Saturday 7th November from 11am! We require strong men and ladies!
Please give assistance – greatly appreciated.
Yearly deceased Mass— will be in Ballykinlar on
Wednesday 18th November 2026 at 7.30pm. Each family will receive a candle in memory of the deceased after Mass.
Dundrum Tyre lla Parish Weekly Bulletin All Saints So lemnity 1st Novem ber 2026 Annie Carr Tom Magennis Winnie Clegg Daniel Rooney John Ward Eileen Trainor Cecil Elliott Tony Fisher Fr Hugh Leo Magorrian Matt Workman William Murdock Mary Doran Edward Sharvi Peter, Winnie & Isa Dagens Kevin McCus Ker Eugene McLarnon Margaret McKay Mary Polley Paschal Flynn Gemma McCrissican Veronique Gustav Veronica McCormick Dympna Smyth Fr Bernard McLaverty Imelda Brannigan Fr. Paddy O’Neill Paddy McNally Michael Early Shiobhan McCaughey Fr Gerry Patton Teresa Patton John Joe Mageean Margaret Rogan Pearl Turley Bridie Murdock Peter Magorian David Gillespie Recent Collections: Weekly collections 25th Oct 2026 —£713.50 Mass Intentions Sat, 31st Oct 6pm Ballykinlar 25th Anniversary Mass for Rose Trainor Sun, 1st Nov 11am Dundrum Anniversary Mass for Dolly Wallace & 1st Anniversary Mass for Deacon James’ Mama Mrs Joan Uhomoibhi Dundrum and Tyrella https://d3gxiup807zlof.cloudfront.net/live/Uploads/465/NewsLetter/c4a26bfc-bd34-499b-908c-8d97fb72515e.pdf?bulletin_date=2026-11-01
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"MYMY is an accredited counselling service for adults based in Newcastle.
If you or someone you know could benefit from counselling please give us call on 028 4372 7549 , email hello@mymy.org.uk or self-refer via our website.
Magnificat prayer group – retreat on
Saturday 14th November from 10am to 5pm at Kilmegan Centre, Castlewellan.
The cost is £30, lunch and refreshments provided.
Inspiring talk by guest speaker Anto Crossey.
Holy mass, adoration, confessions, healing service lead by Michael McLaughlin, vessel of the Holy Spirit.
Book via Eventbrite or contact Jennifer on 07988062489 . Parish Contributions for Dundrum and Tyrella Parish— you can pay by Standing Order—to donate directly via bank transfer the parish bank details are: Account name—Parish of Dundrum & Tyrella Sort Code— 938351 Account number— 03 71 11 87 (please add an identifying name to your transaction) Many thanks Mass to remember deceased members of the Pioneer Association —A Mass to remember all deceased members of the Pioneer Association will take place on
Friday 20 November in St Agnes’ Church, Andersonstown Road, Belfast at 7pm. Light refreshments afterwards.
All Pioneers welcome. Entrance Hymn Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, Naught be all else to me save that thou art; Thou my best thought in the day and the night Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
Be though my wisdom, be thou my true word, I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, and I thy true heir; Thou in me dwelling, and I in thy care.
Be though my breastplate, my sword for the fight, Be though my armour and be though my might, Though my soul’shelter, and thou my high tow’r Raise though my heav’nward , o Pow’r of my pow Contributors: Eleanor Hull and Mary Byrne, Russell Robinson used with permission license number A-632154 Preparation of the Gifts God is love: his the care, Tending each, ev’rywhere.
God is love, all is there! Jesus came to show him, That we all might know him!
Sing aloud, loud, loud! Sing aloud, loud, loud!
God is good! God is truth! God is beauty!
Praise him! None can see God above; We can share life and love; Thus may we Godward move, Seek him creation, Holding ev’ry nation.
Sign aloud … Contributors: Percy McDonald 1960 Lorenz Publishing Company, Used with permission license number A-632154 Recessional Hymn Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness, all these things shall be added unto you; allelu, alleluia.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, allelu, alleluia Ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and ye shall find; Knock, and it shall be opened unto you; allelu, alleluia.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, allelu, alleluia v.1 Karen Lafferty, v2 and 3 unknown, based on Matthew 6:33, 7:7 1972 Maranatha!
Music/Copy Care. Used with permission license number A-632154 Eternal Father, anoint us with your Holy Spirit, as we read your Word, let us hear your voice speaking to us from within.
Give us wisdom to understand your message to us.
Let your word be the joy of our heart and a lamp for our steps.
May we rejoice in the blessedness of those who hear your Word and keep it.
Speak Lord your servants are listening .
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Anniversaries: Rose Farrelly, Elizabeth McBride, McGrath Family, Desmond, Joseph, Bridgid Monaghan, Mary Ann O’Neill, Thomas O’Neill, John & Ellen O’Reilly, Michael O’Kane, Margaret Lena & Charlie Griffin, Paddy & Julie Gilligan, Francis Casey, Kathleen Casey, Harry Mul doon.
Fr. Aidan O’Kane CP .
Margaret Kilpatrick, Geraldine Murphy, Patricia Gilhooly.
Jim McClean formerly Eskdale Died in Australia. +++++++++++++++ Baptism Lines, Marriage Lines etc; will be copied from our register and we will telephone when they are ready.
Identification is needed for all Certif icates.
Funerals: If you would like your loved one’s funeral recorded, please us know when we are taking the details or let the undertaker know.
We need to know beforehand if it has to be recorded.
Marriages: If you want your Marriage to be recorded please inform us when booking the wedding.
It is not automatically recorded on the day.
Readers: David Wasson, Brian Lundy, Kathleen Osbourne, Arthur Kealey.
Chris McMullan, Paul Currie, Michael Stevenson, Betty Magee.
James Baker, Michelle McCullogh, John McParland, Wilma Lynch, Kate Lynch, Jinno Carlloe, Daniel, Rose Kilmartin, Sr. Kathleen Savage, Joseph Be nnett.
Music Sunday: 7pm Vigil Tanya and Anne, 10am Mass Betty & James, 12 noon Mass Organist Mark P. Laverty & Holy Cross Choir.7pm folk Group. +++++++++++++++ Anam Cara's next Bereavement Information Evening will centre around where creativity intersects with grief with renowned author and psychothera pist, Sasha Bates.
This event is open to all parents whose child or children have died , regardless of the age of their child, circumstances of their death, or time since bereavement.
Sasha Bates is a psychotherapist, writer, producer and yoga teacher whose work blends creativity compassion and lived experience.
This event will take place online on
Thursday 19 November at 7pm. i.wiessner@anamcara.ie | W: www.anamcara.ie 028 95213120
ABIDE Women's Conference 2026 | 20 –22 November: Join hundreds of women at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal, in just afeww eeks for our third Abide Women's Conference!
Speakers include Sarah Swafford, Dan ielle Noonan, Kimberlee Woo Ling, Fr Oisín Martin CFR, Fr Barry Braum, the Nashville Dominican Sisters, Fr David Nugent and Fr Mark Wharton, with Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin.
A beautiful weekend of faith, ce lebration, healing and joy!
Register on Eventbrite: Abide in His Love. cathydbenedict@gmail.com HOLY CROSS CHURCH ARDOYNE 432 CRUMLIN ROAD BT14 7GE
90748231 FAX: 90740340 Emailpassionistshc@ukgateway.net www.holycrossparishbelfast.com Services Office Hours: Weekdays 9am – 5pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur 6 – 8 Houben CLOSED 1-2, SUNDAYS 9.30AM-1.30. 6-8 PM, SICK CALLS 24/7
Sunday 1st November 2026 Feast of All Saints Novena Mass will be held on
Monday 2nd November at 10am. Passionists Community: Fr. Charles Cross CP Superior & Parish Priest, Fr. Aidan Troy CP. Assistant, 07517889434 (24/7) Bro.
Conor Quinn CP
Monday – Saturday 10am. Weekend Masses: Sat.
Vigil 7pm, Sun. 10, 12, & 7pm, Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows Monday 7pm, First Friday: Healing Mass of St. Charles & Penance Service 7pm. Confessions: 20 Minutes before each mass by the celebrant of the mass.
Sick Calls: are normally covered by the Priest on duty
90748231 pastoral care of sick in hospital is covered by The Hospital Chaplain.
Baptisms: From September onwards 2nd Saturday of the month 12noon Baptism Meeting first Sunday of the month 1pm. Funerals: are celebrated at 10am mass (unless there is more than one funeral or because of time due at the cemetery).
Wedding Bookings: Please contact Parish office 028 90748231 . Pre Marriage-Courses: Wilma 07791148340 after 6pm. City Hall forms www.groni.gov.uk . Relic of St. Charles: available at Chapel of Passionist saints.
Requests for Home Blessings: Can be made with any of the priests.
Please phone Parish office 028 90748231 . Children’s liturgy: Sunday 12noon.
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Praying for the Dead In November we remember and pray for the dead.
The November Dead Lists are in the church here at Holy Cross so that you may inscribe the names of your loved ones.
Their names will be included in the prayers of our daily Mass during this month.
We remember them fondly but also pray for them because we recognise that every person who has died is in need of God’s mercy.
It is a relationship of love that we have with them; we love them on earth and therefore wish for them to now enter heaven to enjoy God’s mercy.
The concept of time beyond the grave is difficult to comprehend.
However, the Catholic practice of praying for the dead is to ask for God’s mercy in their lives, to purify them so that they may see God face to face.
We can think of praying for the dead in terms of the relationship that God has had with a person in life, which continues in death.
Our prayers and the celebration of the Mass can help them to know God’s mercy and be carried up into the embrace of God.
The prayer ‘Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them, may they rest in peace, Amen’ summarises our prayer.
It is an invitation to the gift of God’s mercy so that the person may know peace and joy in the company of the saints in heaven.
The Church has always urged us to pray for the dead.
She invites believers to regard the mystery of death not as the final word on human fate but as a journey towards eternal life.
It is an important duty of ours to pray for the dead because, although they may have died in grace and in friendship with God, they may still be in need of a final purification in order to enter into the joy of heaven.
We are all one body in Christ; we are part of the communion of saints - a belief which we express whenever we recite the Apostles Creed.
Because of their closeness to God, the saints in heaven can intercede with Him for both the living and the dead, especially those who have died and are still in purgatory.
St John Vianney said, “We can assist the dead through our prayers, our good works and, above all, the holy sacrifice of the Mass. ” As the Scriptures state, “Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me ” (Matthew 25:40).
Purgatory is not a place but a process of purification for souls who die in God’s grace but are not yet perfectly holy.
Pope Benedict XVI stated, “ Purgatory essentially means that God can put the pieces back together again.
That he can cleanse us in such a way that we are able to be with him and can stand there in the fullness of life.
Purgatory strips off from one person what is unbearable and from another the inability to bear certain things, so that in each of them a pure heart is revealed, and we can see that we all belong together in one enormous symphony of being. ” It is important to remember however the Mercy of God.
One of the most repeated sentences in the Scriptures is the words: MERCY OF GOD ENDURES FOREVER. It is said twenty-six times in Psalm 136 and can also be found in Jeremiah 33:11 “Give thanks to Yahweh Sabaoth, for Yahweh is good, for his mercy is everlasting ”. The word for mercy, “chesedh”, is used one hundred and fifty times in the Old Testament.
For example from Numbers 14:19 we find Moses praying: “In the abundance of your mercy forgive the sins of your people”. Father Charles The Mass for all those who celebrated a Funeral in Holy Cross from Oct 2025-October 2026 will take place on
Monday 2nd November, Feast of All Souls at 7pm. Eternal Rest, grant to them Olord and let perpetual light shine upon them, may they rest in peace Amen. +++++++++++++++++++ November Dead Lists: a re available in the church and the Parish Office in The Houben Centre.
They can be left in the box provided or handed in at The Parish Office.
We thank you for your cooperation at this time of the year. +++++ Meeting Wednesday night at 7pm in the Houben Centre.
Holy Cross Choir: 7:30pm Wednesday. In the Houben Centre Wednesday 7pm – 8:00,
Saturday 11 – 1pm Houben Centre NA:
Sunday 7:30 – 8:30pm in the Houben Centre Prayer Group: 8pm Sunday in the Houben Centre Legion of Mary: 7pm Thursday in the Houben Centre.
First Friday Film: 8pm in The Houben Centre.
Old School Café: 9:30am – 1:30pm. Monday – Friday We Welcome new volunteers Weekly Bingo each Tuesday: From 7pm Flax Room +++++ The Listening café at the Houben Centre: Do you dabble in poetry, songwriting, or storytelling?
Join us for an evening of homegrown, original works in a warm, inviting space.
Friday 13h November 7:30 – 9:30pm. (Registration for performers opens at 7pm).
Café open for light refreshments. (No alcohol event, Donations voluntary). +++++ Knock All Night Vigil:
Monday 7th December , Departure from Clonard Monastery 1pm returning to Belfast 8th December at noon.
Price £75. This includes Dinner & Breakfast. To book Phone Brendan on 90 665 211. 9am – 5pm. Monday – Friday. £20 deposit required.
Feast Days this Week: 2nd The Commemoration of all the Faithful departed.
All Souls, 3rd St. Malachy, 4th St. Charles Borromeo, 5th St. Martin de Porres, 6th All the Saints of Ireland, 7th St. Willibrord.
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Additional Masses during Lent: Monday Novena Mass as usual 7pm, Wednesday 7pm. Confessions: 15 Minutes before each mass by the celebrant of the mass.
Music Sunday: 7pm Vigil Tanya and Anne, 10am Mass Betty & James, 12 noon Mass Organist Mark P. Laverty & Holy Cross Choir. 7pm folk Group.
Readers: Sr. Kathleen, Wilma Lynch, Arthur Kealey, Michelle McCullagh, Brian Lundy, Chris McMullan, John McParland Kate Lynch, Michael Stevenson, Kathleen Osbourne, Rose Kilmartin, Betty Magee.
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TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY 6th September Readings: A Psalter: Week 3 Fr. Brendan Hickland, PP (028) 90642446 (Option 1) b.hickland@downandconnor.org Fr. Babu Panattuparambil Vareed Assistant Priest (028) 9079 3023. Rev. Patrick Keown (Deacon) p.keown@downandconnor.org Kylee (Parish Support Officer ) Office Hours Mon-Thurs 9.15 a.m - 1 p.m.
Closed Fridays Holy Rosary Parish Office (028) 90642446
Option 2 holyrosary@downandconnor.org Philomena (Finance Officer) p.dawson@downandconnor.org More Information and resources: holyrosaryparishbelfast.net and www.st.bernadettesparish.or g CONTACT INFORMATION ? LIFE AFTER ALPHA ? INVITATION TO CONTINUE THE JOURNEY Christ Life ‘FOLLOWING CHRIST’ Course When Jesus called his first Disciples he said, “Come Follow Me. ” He still makes that call to us today.
The ‘Christ Life’ series is an opportunity for you to respond to that call and continue that journey you embarked upon with Alpha.
FOLLOWING CHRIST is a 7-week course with a one day Retreat to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus.
The course will commence on
TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2026 at 7:00pm in HOLY ROSARY PARISH CENTRE, 503 Ormeau Road, BT7 3GR. Each evening will follow a format similar to the Alpha Course and include a video presentation and small group discussions each evening.
We will also have time for tea and coffee and a little something to eat!
The evening should last no more than a couple of hours.
To register for ‘FOLLOWING CHRIST’ course, please send your full name, youre-mail address and preferably your mobile telephone number to stbrigids@downandconnor.org A short information video can be found here: christlife.org/about/christlife-process/following-christ/ St Bernadette's Third World Group - Lima Mission Father Coney and staff members from St Bernadette’s Children’s Centres in Lima will be speaking at St Bernadette's Masses
Sat 5th &
Sunday 6th September . Their aim is to thank the Sponsors for their continued support over many years, and at the same time promote the sustainability of the projects.
The Third World Group is collecting annual sponsorship payments after both Masses this weekend and also on 12th &13th September . If you would like to sponsor a child within the Centres please speak to us after Mass.
We will be happy to give further details.
Many thanks to all sponsors for your continued support.
FÁILTE - WELCOME GROUP There will be a get together of the group and new members in the coffee lounge (St Bernadette’s parish centre) on the 13th September after 11am mass . We are blessed to have 16 members and would be delighted if more parishioners came along to join us.
You will find it to be a very worthwhile and enriching ministry to be part of.
Beannacht Dia libh. HLI Ireland Fr Lawrence Carney (USA), international speaker and popular author, Provincial Tour of Ireland.
Join us for the Ulster event at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry, on
Tuesday 29th September at 6:45pm, with a First Class Relic of St Thérèse.
Free admission. THE WEST BELFAST HISTORICAL SOCIETY The September Friday the 11th of September at 7.30pm in St. Michael's Parish Centre , The September talk is entitled: "The Lusitania and the Boat Campaign 1914-1918" The guest speaker will be Mr Michael McConway The Chosen – Season 2 at the Belfast Jesuit Centre Weekly screenings of The Chosen: Season 2 will take place each Friday at the Belfast Jesuit Centre.
Tea/coffee at 10.45am , episode at 11.00am , followed by a reflective Examen and discussion.
All are welcome; no registration required.
Episode dates: 11 Sept, 18 Sept, 25 Sept, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23rd October.
Contact: bjc@jesuit.ie 07955 282371
SUNDAYS St Bernadette’s Parish Vigil 6.00pm & 11am Holy Rosary Parish 9am, 10.30am & 12.30pm WEEKDAYS St Bernadette’s Parish : Mon, Tues &
Wed 9.30am Holy Rosary Parish: Thurs, Fri &
Sat 10.00am SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Good Shepherd church
Saturday 10.30am St. Bernadette’s church
Saturday 5.15pm BAPTISMS (Prior booking via Parish Office) Holy Rosary Church: Third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m.
St Bernadette’s Church: First Saturday of the month at 2 p.m.
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS WEEKLY COLLECTION: Holy Rosary: £1997.00St. Bernadette's: £1065.52 Many thanks for your continued generosity and support The Monthly Offering Collection for the support of the priests will be taken up this weekend, after Communion.
The Building Fund Collection will be taken up next week, in Holy Rosary.
Collection offering can be made by standing order or the Dona machines in the church porch.
St Bernadette's Parish Centre for all bookings and enquiries please
stbernadettes@downandconnor.org Holy Rosary Senior Citizens monthly meet-up returns after summer break on
Monday 7th September at 8pm. New members very welcome.
St Bernadette's Retirement Group St Vincent de Paul have invited us to join them for their trip to Mount Stewart on
Thursday 17th September. If you're interested please phone Frances 07800562398 or leave your name in the sacristy.
Welcome back after our beautiful summer.
We hope to see you at our next coffee morning on
Wednesday 23rd September after Mass. New members are welcome. £5 registration.
Our Thursday weekly walk: we meet at 10:15 in the church carpark.
All members are welcome to join in at any time.
I. Ois back, we’re hoping for a FULL HOUSE! 18th October & 15th November
Georgia Ann Nugent Joesph Rollins Michael McKinney Philip Smith Edward (Teddy) Dickson Thomas (Tommy) Napier Patrick (Pat) McCarney Frank Maguire Gerald (Gerry) Henvey
Raymond Glover (6pm) Laura Heaney (9am) Denis Carey (10.30am) Eileen Higgins & Paul Cavana (12.30pm) David Carville, Joesph Woods, Francis McGinty Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord COME AND SING WITH US!St. Bernadette’s Parish Choir is looking for new members!
We return to our musical duties on
Sunday 6th September , singing each week at the 11.00am Sunday Mass , with a rehearsal beforehand.
There are no auditions, and you don’t need to be an experienced singer - just someone who enjoys singing and would like to be part of our choir.
We warmly welcome singers of all ages, so if you’ve ever thought about joining us, now is the perfect time to give it a try!
For more information, speak to Marty Lavery, our organist and choir director, or to any member of the choir.
Down and Connor Cantor Training Adults (18+) involved in parish music are invited to take part in Cantor Training at St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Dunloy.
Training takes place on
Saturday 3 October, 17 October and 7 November, from 10.00am to 3.00pm (registration from 9.30am).
Attendance at all three days is requir ed for commissioning as a parish cantor.
To request an application form, contact your parish office.
Holy Rosary Belfast https://www.holyrosaryparishbelfast.net
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INTRODUCTORY RITES Congregation stands Entrance Hymn or Entrance Antiphon All: Let us all rejoice in the Lord, as we celebrate the feast day in honour of all the Saints, at whose festival the Angels rejoice and praise the Son of God.
GREETING Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
All: And with your spirit. PENITENTIAL ACT Priest: Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
Priest: You raise the dead to life in the Spirit: Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Priest: You bring pardon and peace to the sinner: Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Priest: You bring light to those in darkness: Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
All: Amen GLORIA All: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.
Amen. THE COLLECT Priest: Let us pray. Pause for silent prayer Priest: Almighty ever-living God, by whose gift we venerate in one celebration the merits of all the Saints,
bestow on us, we pray,
through the prayers of so many intercessors,
an abundance of the reconciliation with you
for which we earnestly long.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
All: Amen.
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD Congregation Sits
FIRST READING A reading from the book of the Apocalypse 7:2-4. 9-14 John, saw another angel rising where the sun rises, carrying the seal of the living God; he called in a powerful voice to the four angels whose duty was to devastate land and sea, ‘Wait before you do any damage on land or at sea or to the trees, until we have put the seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.
Then | heard how many were sealed: a hundred and forty-four thousand, out of all the tribes of Israel.
After that | saw a huge number, impossible to count, of people from every nation, race, tribe and language; they were standing in front of the throne and in front of the Lamb, dressed in white robes and holding palms in their hands.
They shouted aloud, ‘Victory to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!
And all the angels who were standing in a circle round the throne, surrounding the elders and the four animals, prostrated themselves before the throne, and touched the ground with their foreheads, worshipping God with these words: ‘Amen.
Praise and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honour and power and strength to our God for ever and ever.
Amen.’
One of the elders then spoke, and asked me,‘Do you know who these people are, dressed in white robes, and where they have come from?’ | answered him,‘You can tell me, my Lord.
Then he said, ‘These are the people who have been through the great persecution, and they have washed their robes white again in the blood of the Lamb.’
The word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 23:1-6. Rcf. v6 Such are the men who seek your face, O Lord. 1. The Lord's is the earth and its fullness,
the world and all its peoples.
It is he who set it on the seas;
on the waters he made it firm.
2. Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord?
Who shall stand in his holy place?
The man with clean hands and pure heart,
who desires not worthless things.
3. He shall receive blessings from the Lord
and reward from the God who saves him.
Such are the men who seek him,
seek the face of the God of Jacob.
SECOND READING A reading from the first letter of St John 3:1-3 Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, by letting us be called God's children; and that is what we are.
Because the world refused to acknowledge him, therefore it does not acknowledge us.
My dear people, we are already the children of God but what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed; all we know is, that when it is revealed
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PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS
Priest: May these offerings we bring in honour of all the Saints be pleasing to you, O Lord, and grant that, just as we believe the Saints to be already assured of immortality, so we may experience their concern for our salvation.
Through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen
Congregation stands
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER III
Priest: The Lord be with you.
All: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right and just.
PREFACE (The glory of Jerusalem, our mother)
Priest: It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God.
For today by your gift we celebrate the festival of your city, the heavenly Jerusalem, our mother, where the great array of our brothers and sisters already gives you eternal praise.
Towards her, we eagerly hasten, as pilgrims advancing by faith, rejoicing in the glory bestowed upon those exalted members of the Church through whom you give us, in our frailty, both strength and good example.
And so, we glorify you with the multitude of Saints and Angels, as with one voice of praise we acclaim:
ACCLAMATION
All: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Congregation kneels
Priest: You are indeed Holy, O Lord, and all you have created rightly gives you praise, for through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, by the power and working of the Holy Spirit, you give life to all things and make them holy, and you never cease to gather a people to yourself, so that from the rising of the sun to its setting a pure sacrifice may be offered to your name.
Therefore, O Lord, we humbly implore you: by the same Spirit graciously make holy these gifts we have brought to you for consecration, that they may become the Body and + Blood of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, at whose command we celebrate these mysteries.
For on the night he was betrayed he himself took bread, and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing, broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying:
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT,
FOR THIS IS MY BODY
WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.
In a similar way, when supper was ended,
he took the chalice
and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing,
and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying: TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT, FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD,
THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS.
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.
Priest: The mystery of faith.
All: Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.
Priest: Therefore, O Lord, as we celebrate the memorial of the saving Passion of your Son, his wondrous Resurrection and Ascension into heaven, and as we look forward to his second coming, we offer you in thanksgiving this holy and living sacrifice.
Look, we pray, upon the oblation of your Church and, recognising the sacrificial Victim by whose death you willed to reconcile us to yourself, grant that we,
who are nourished by the Body and Blood of your Son and filled with his Holy Spirit, may become one body, one spirit in Christ.
May he make of us an eternal offering to you,
so that we may obtain an inheritance with your elect, especially with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with blessed Joseph, her spouse,
with your blessed Apostles and glorious
Martyrs with Saint Patrick and with all the Saints,
on whose constant intercession in your presence we rely for unfailing help.
May this Sacrifice of our reconciliation, we pray,
O Lord, advance the peace and salvation of all the world. Be pleased to confirm in faith and charity your pilgrim Church on earth, with your servant Leo
our Pope and Nour Bishop, the Order of Bishops, all the clergy, and the entire people you have gained for your own.
Listen graciously to the prayers of this family,
whom you have summoned before you: in your compassion, Omerciful Father, gather to yourself all your children scattered throughout the world.
To our departed brothers and sisters and to all who were pleasing to you at their passing from this life, give kind admittance to your kingdom.
There we hope to enjoy for ever the fullness of your glory through Christ our Lord, through whom you bestow on the world all that is good.
Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him,
O God, almighty Father,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is yours, for ever and ever.
All: Amen.
Congregation stands
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THE COMMUNION RITE Priest: At the Saviour'scommand and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say: All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Priest: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.
Priest: Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles: Peace | leave you, my peace | give you, look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will.
Who live and reign for ever and ever. All: Amen.
Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit. Priest: May this mingling of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ bring eternal life to us who receive it.
All: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
Congregation kneels The celebrant says quietly: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who, by the will of the Father and the work of the Holy Spirit, through your Death gave life to the world, free me by this, your most holy Body and Blood, from all my sins and from every evil; keep me always faithful to your commandments, and never let me be parted from you.
INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
All: Lord, | am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Priest: May the Body of Christ keep me safe for eternal life.
Priest: May the Blood of Christ keep me safe for eternal life.
COMMUNION ANTIPHON Mt 5:8-10 All: Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Purifying the chalice the celebrant says guietly: What has passed our lips as food, O Lord, may we possess in purity of heart, that what has been given to us in time may be our healing for eternity.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Congregation kneels Priest: Let us pray.
As we adore you, O God, who alone are holy and wonderful in all your Saints, we implore your grace, so that, coming to perfect holiness in the fullness of your love, we may pass from this pilgrim table to the banquet of our heavenly homeland.
Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen THE CONCLUDING RITES Priest: The Lord be with you.
All: And with your spirit. Priest: May God, the glory and joy of the Saints, who has caused you to be strengthened by means of their outstanding prayers, bless you with unending blessings.
All: Amen Priest: Freed through their intercession from present ills and formed by the example of their holy way of life, may you be ever devoted to serving God and your neighbour.
All: Amen Priest: So that, together with all, you may possess the joys of the homeland, where Holy Church rejoices that her children are admitted in perpetual peace to the company of the citizens of heaven.
All: Amen Priest: And may the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit, come down on you and remain with you for ever.
All: Amen Then the celebrant, with hands joined and facing the people, says: Priest: Goin peace.
All: Thanks be to God. imprimatur - nihil obstat: + Most Rev. Alan McGuckian, SJ, Bishop of Down and Connor.
Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal 2010, International Committee on English in the Liturgy Corporation.
All rights reserved. Jerusalem Bible version of the scriptures copyright: Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd and Doubleday & Co. Inc.
Responsorial Psalms are copyright The Grail and/or Geoffrey Chapman Ltd.
Created and published by Tara Lees, 1 Lille Park, Belfast, BT10 02890302817 . tarabooklet@gmail.com .
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| We pray for our beloved dead:
ANNIVERSARIES: Margaret McPolin: Bridget McKenna: Jean Bradley: Helena Thomas: James Magill: Gerry McKenna: Pauline Winton: Miguel & Teodora Pascual: Aniceto Maranan: mam Jose de Sesto: Lily Gorman: Maurice & Patrick Smith THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
Monday 2 November - All Souls' Day
Tuesday 3 November - St Malachy, Bishop
Wednesday 4 November - St Charles Borromeo, Bishop
Thursday 5 November - St Martin de Porres, Religious
Friday 6 November - All the Saints of Ireland INDIAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Mass in Syro Malabar Rite at 3pm this afternoon,
Sunday 1 November. ANNUAL SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE MASS FOR OUR BELOVED DEAD
FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM At the Liturgy we will remember all our dead and bereaved parishioners with a special emphasis on those who have lost loved ones within the past year.
Invitations to our Remembrance Mass have been sent to the families of deceased parishioners who have died since November 2025. Named candles will be available for relatives of those who have died within the past year in our parish.
All extended family members, friend, neighbours and parishioners are welcome to attend.
If you have lost a loved one who has been laid to rest OUTSIDE OF THE PARISH WITHIN THE PAST YEAR and wish to light a candle in their memory at the Remembrance Mass, please contact Maria in the Parish Office as soon as possible.
This kindly includes deceased family members and friends of parishioners of all nationalities.
028 92 660206.
lisburn@downandconnor.org NOVEMBER - THE MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS The November Dead Lists (envelopes provided) are available in church porches.
Returned lists and donations should be placed in envelope and returned to the safe in right hand side alcove of the church, beside confession box.
Names will be included at all Masses celebrated during the month of November.
PLEASE RETURN ALL LISTS BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER. THANK YOU. ST PATRICK'S GAC Many thanks to all the players, sponsors and organisers who made our first Golf Day such a success.
Congratulations to all the prize winners.
Upcoming events are the Dinner Dance and senior awards night on
Saturday 14th November. Juvenile awards are on
Sunday 15th November. Also end of season parties for other See naomh-padraig.com for all details and tickets.
Pome Fan‘Gis ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, LISBURN HOLY TRINITY NURSERY SCHOOL, LISBURN Open Evening: 6:30pm on
Thursday 26th November 2026 OPEN MORNING: 9:30am on
Friday 27th November 2026 Date:
Saturday 28th November Time: 10am - 12pm CHURCH AT THE CROSSROADS - BELFAST CONFERENCE 13-14 NOVEMBER 2026 ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS CONFERENCE CENTRE The Belfast Jesuit Centre is delighted to be an official partner for Church at the Crossroads, a two day conference hosted by Palestinian Christians for the global Church.
The gathering invites us to listen and learn from Palestinian and international Christian leaders as we explore how Scripture shapes our response to the realities in the Holy Land.
Speakers include Fr Timothy Bartlett, Sean Farrell (Trocaire) and Prof.
Siobhan Garrigan of TCD. For more details and registration, please visit: www.churchatthecrossroads.com/belfast Tickets: Registration is £25 for both days and includes dinner and lunch.
Cid ST ALOYSIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL - OPEN DAY sie) Prospective families are warmly invited to our Open Day on
Saturday 5 December at 10.00am. Gis Come along to visit our school, meet our staff and find out more about life and learning at St Aloysius. “sau Principal’s Address: 10.15am BULLETIN NOTICES AND ANNIVERSARIES Bulletin Notices should be with the Parish Office by 12 noon on Monday to be included in the weekend bulletin.
Please note all emails to Parish Office should be addressed to — lisburn@downandconnor.org
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y ST. PATRICK’S ACADEMY - 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS 1966 - 2026 Were you a pupil between 1966 and 1976?
. ER As part of our 60th Anniversary Celebrations, we are looking to reconnect with former pupils who attended iy a St. Patrick's Academy during our first decade (1966-1976).
We would love to hear your stories, see your o 9 photographs, and celebrate the memories that helped to shape our school community.
If this is you, or
a someone you know, please contact us, leaving your name and contact details through our Facebook page
Tenn or contact our school office directly
info@stpats.lisburn.nisch.uk Phone: 028 92 664877 60TH ANNIVERSARY MASS IN ST. PATRICK’S ACADEMY, 2PM
SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2026. More details to follow. WELLNESS ROADSHOW - PARISH CENTRE,
THURSDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 9AM - 12.30PM & 1PM - 4PM Find out more about services and support available from Bryson, with friendly staff on hand to answer your questions and offer advice.
Drop in and take a few minutes to check in on your health with Free wellness checks (one check or several): Blood Pressure, Blood glucose (fasting advisable), Body Mass Index, Grip Strength, Peak Flow.
VACANCY - CLEANER - GLENAVY & KILLEAD PARISH Full details of role and application form are available on Diocesan website — www.downandconnor.org - select Job Vacancies.
Vacancy also advertised on Community Nl.
Applications packs may also be obtained directly from Glenavy & Killead Parish Office.
Completed applications must be received by 12 noon on
Tuesday 3 November 2026. Annual Masses for the Deceased Teachers of Down and Connor Will be celebrated on
Monday 9th November 2026 at 7.30pm in All Saints’ Church, Broughshane Road, Ballymena AND
Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 7.30pm in Good Shepherd Church (Holy Rosary Parish), Ormeau Road, Belfast. Please forward by
Friday 6th November 2026 the name and school of any teacher who died during the past twelve months to Rev Colin Grant, Director of the Down and Connor Catholic Schools’ Support Service, 120 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6LA Tele: 028 9049 1886 or
dctrusteeservice@downandconnor.org Light refreshments will be served afterwards in All Saints’ Parish Centre and Holy Rosary Parish Centre.
Anyone unable to attend can join online at: www.youtube.com/@allsaintsballymena/streams for the Mass in Ballymena and www.holyrosaryparishbelfast.net for the Belfast Mass.
MASS TO REMEMBER DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE PIONEER ASSOCIATION A Mass to remember all deceased members of the Pioneer Association will take place on
Friday 20 November in St Agnes' Church, Andersonstown Road, Belfast at 7 pm. Light refreshments afterwards.
All Pioneers welcome. NOVEMBER SHORT-TERM PLEDGE The month of November offers a special opportunity to make a small sacrifice in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
We invite parishioners and friends to consider taking a Short-Term Pledge throughout November. . Pioneer Offering - promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and with the help of the Blessed Sa? ) Virgin Mary, to abstain from all intoxicating substances until the end of November." kwi] Please consider joining with others in prayer, sacrifice and support for those affected by addiction. “é Ss is i ES Breil Sze Bes N— — Could you spare a few hours a to make a lasting difference ms“ in someone's life?
Find out more about our work at www, homestartlisburn.org.uk ycalgu: 02892 628585 “Dear Lord, Thank you for listening to me when there is no one else to turn to with my particular problem.
Thank you for understanding me when | cannot understand myself.
Thank you for all | have which Iltake so much for granted.
Help me to accept any troubles, problems, worries | may have, and give me the strength to face up to them, with faith in your love and goodness.
Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.”
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. . PARTICIPATION IN THE HOLY MASS-- Scripture Verses.
For those who would like to prepare for Mass in advance: This Sunday-Feast of All Saints-Year A Next Sunday-32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time-Year A First Reading-Apocalypse 7:2-4, 9-14 First Reading-Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalm 23 Psalm 62 Second Reading-1 John 3:1-13 Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 4:1 3-18 Gospel-Matthew 5:1-12 Gospel-Matthew 25:1-13 CONTINUOUS PRAYER FOR MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE During this month of November we are asked to pray for all our belo ved dead.
PRAYING WITH POPE LEOXIV During the month of November, Pope Leo invites us to join with him in prayer for the following intention: -Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity with those who have less.
PLEASE NOTE : This
Wednesday 4th November, Mass in St Patrick’s will take place in the evening time at 7pm. No morning Mass at 9.30am PARISH OF NEWTOWNARDS & COMBER FEAST OF ALL SAINTS- YEAR A 1ST NOVEMBER 2026 DIVINE OFFICE PSALTER : WEEK 3 PARISH PRIEST Very Rev. Brian McCann PP
PERMANENT DEACON Rev. Derek Le Mahieu ST PATRICK’S CHURCH 71 Upper North Street, Newtownards BT23 4JD CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION Killinchy Street Comber BT23 5AP
newtownards@downandconnor.org Parish website: www.newtownardsandcomberparish.com
Parish of Newtownards & Comber ST PATRICK’S PARISH HALL Brian McDonald 028 91815051 for all enquiries MASSES DURING THIS WEEK MONDAY Newtownards 9.30am Comber 7.30pm TUESDAY Comber 7.30pm WEDNESDAY Newtownards 7pm THURSDAY Newtownards 9.30am FRIDAY Newtownards 9.30am SATURDAY Vigil Mass Newtownards 6.30pm SUNDAY Comber 10am, Newtownards 11.30am SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION You are most welcome to come along to celebrate the Sacrament of Confession at the following times: Tuesday 7pm+ in Comber Friday 9am+ in St Patrick’s
Saturday 5.45pm+ in St Patrick’s DIVINE OFFICE Morning Prayer of the Church is celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning at 9.10am. All welcome!
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP The Tuesday evening Mass in the Church of Our Lady of the Visitation, Comber is offered as a novena Mass in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
All welcome! PRAYING OF THE HOLY ROSARY
Saturday 6- 6.15pm in St Patrick’s
Sunday 9.30-9.45am in Comber Tuesday 7pm in Comber Mass will be preceded by 15 minutes silence.
CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM & MARRIAGE For enquiries, contact the Parish Office on 02891812137
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD-every Sunday during the 11.30am Mass in St Patrick’s Children aged 6-11yrs welcome.
Newtownards and Comber https://www.newtownardsandcomberparish.com/
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PRAYING FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Veronica Arthurs(1st,) Vincent O’Rourke, Mildred Donnelly, Charles Kelly, Eddie West(snr,) Michael Nicholson, Michael Dorrian, Frank Cafolla, Dominic Hughes Francesca Phillips, Elizabeth Magliocco, John Faloona, Eileen & Eugene McGarrity.
INDULGENCES FOR THE HOLY SOULS During the month of November the Church urges us to pray ferve ntly for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
The motivation behind our praye r is to free the deceased of the effects of their sins so that the Lord will welcome them to the happiness of heaven.
Through our prayer, we can also gain Plenary Indulgences for the Holy Souls, that is the remission of temporal punishment due to sin, for sins already forgiven. 1st-8th November-by those who visit a cemetery, praying for the Holy Souls and praying for the intentions of the Holy Father, including the Our Father and the Apostle’s Creed. 2nd November- Feast of All Souls-by those who make a visit to the Blessed Sacrament in the Church and there pray for the Holy Souls including prayer for the Holy Father’s intentions, including the Our Father and the Apostle’s Creed.
In order to obtain the plenary indulgence for the Holy Souls, we need to be in the state of grace, that is, we must have attended the Sacrament of Confession, and received Holy Communion recently.
SUPPORTING THE WORK OF THE CHURCH This weekend are two collections, the Weekly Offering in support of the parish and the Monthly Offering in support of the priests of the diocese.
Thanks to those who contributed so generously to the collections of last weekend.
The Weekly Offering came to £1308. Donations to the Family Fast Box for Aid to the Church in Need came to £128. NEWTOWNARDS & COMBER PARISH NON-STOP DRAW Week 27 27th October 2026 £100 no.194 Pauline McCullough £50 no.215 Betty Ritchie £50 no. Pearse Stinson £50 Collector’s Prize-Anne Donaghy Congratulations to all the winners!
RELICS OF THE APOSTLES & MARTYRS The parish of Newtownards & Comber has the privilege of being the custodian of relics of the Holy Apostles, Martrys of the 2nd & 3rd centuries, in addition to other relics on temporary loan to the parish . The relics will be on display for the Feast of All Saints this weekend 31st October/1st November.
Those attending Mass are invited to venerate the relics after Mass.
We ask for the prayers of the apostles and martyrs and all the saints.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB The club meets in St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Newtownards every Wednesday 2pm-4pm. Do come along to form and renew friendships.
The club provides many opportunities for company, conversation and activities with many events organised throughout the year.
Please spread the word-invite friends along too!
Saint Vincent de Paul Helpline 07738837984
Down & Connor Bereavement Support 07563195580
St Patrick’s Funeral Catering Team 07769796997
IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN LIFE During this week we are asked to pray for the protection of life: -let us pray for all those approaching the end of their lives . May they be granted a peaceful, natural death with dignity and the appropriate palliative care A WORD OF THANKS! A sincere word of thanks to all who took part in the ‘tidy-up Saturday on 17th October at St Patrick’s.
There was a wonderful turnout, and a great atmosphere.
All who turned up worked really hard and were treated by the ladies of the hospitality team. Thanks to one and all.
For those who would like to participate in a ‘follow on
Saturday 21st November 10am-12noon, you will be most welcome!
Do come along for the final ‘tidy-up’ before winter!
THE MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS November Dead Lists are available after Mass this weekend.
Please take a list home to record the names of your deceased loved on es, family, friends, neighbours and particularly those who have no living relatives to pray for them.
Please return to the ‘November Dead box’ in either Church.
Upon return, the envelopes will be opened, read, and place near the altar for the celebration of Masses during November.
The offerings enclosed are used to support the priests of the diocese.
In addition to the November Dead Lists placed near the altar, parishioners may like to consider displaying memoriam cards of loved ones on the display boards in the churches.
The display is an expression of our love for the deceased, helping others to rememb er them, and encourages prayer for the happy repose of their souls.
FEAST OF THE HOLY SOULS-a special day of prayer and suffrage for t he deceased.
Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s at 9.30am, and in Our Lady of the Visitation, Comber at 7.30pm. ANNUAL MASSES FOR THE DEAD On the weekend of 7th/8th November we will include in the Masses those whose funerals have taken place in the churches of the parish over the last twelve months.
We will also welcome their family members and pray God’s consolation for them.
On
Wednesday 4th November at 7pm in St Patrick’s Church, Mass will be offered in memory of ALL our deceased children.
As in previous years, their names will be placed discreetly in front of the Altar.
The Parish Bereavement Care Team invite those who have suffered the tragic loss of a child, regardless of age, to contact them in confidence on 07563195580 , or to speak to Bronagh or Aine , if they would like their child’s name to be included.
SHORT-TERM PLEDGE FOR THE HOLY SOULS The month of November offers a special opportunity to make a small sacrifice in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
We invite parishioners and friends to consider taking a Short-Term Pledge throughout November.
Pioneer Offering – "I promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to abstain from all intoxicating substances until the end of November.
Please consider joining with others in prayer, sacrifice and suppor t for those affected by addiction.
CONTINUOUS PRAYER FOR MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE This coming Saturday, 7th November, we will celebrate our Parish Prayer Day from midnight to midnight.
You are invited to spend time in prayer for the particular intention for this month: We pray for our beloved dead.
We will celebrate an hour of silent Eucharistic Adoration on the Saturday evening in St Patrick’s Church 5.30am-6.25pm. Do come along and pray for the faithful departed.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL Sincere thanks to those who regularly donate to the SV Pbox at weekend Mass.
Your generosity helps many needy individu als and families in these challenging times.
In addition, donations of non- perishable items can be deposited in the designated containers in both churches.
Donations will be passed on to the local foodbank for distribution.
The SVP Christmas Appeal will take place on the weekend of the 21st/22nd November.
Christmas cards available from this Sunday the 1st of November.
Minimum donation of £3 a pack. The Christmas dinner will be on Sunday the 6th of December at 3pm and the tickets will be available in a couple of weeks.
Tickets £10. ABIDE IN HIS LOVE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE November 20-22nd in Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran.
Speakers include: Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Nashville Dominicans, Kimberlee Wooling, Fr Barry Braum and Bishop Fintan Gavin (Cork & Ross.
Book on Eventbrite:- tickets 70 Euro, 50 Euro for students.
KNOCK ALL NIGHT VIGIL FOR THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Departing Clonard Monastery 1pm on
Monday 7th December, returning 8th December 12noon.
Includes All Night Vigil at 11pm, Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Benediction, concluding with Mass at 4am Price £75 includes dinner and breakfast.
Brendan 9066521 1
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A Lady iiow ULECTL Nas VISIT OUR PARISH WEBSITE Peace www.ourladyqueenofpeacekilwee.com KILWEE
Contact Numbers and Email Addresses Christ the Redeemer 02890309011 christtheredeemer@downandconnor.org Derriaghy 028 92660073 derriaghy@downandconnor.org Nativity 028 90625739 nativity@downandconnor.org OLQP 028 90616300 — ourladycueenofpeace@downandconnor.org St Luke's 028 90625739 — stlukes@downandconnor.org St Anne's 02890610112 —stannesthdownandconnor.org Pope Leo’s prayer intentions for October: For mental health ministry.
Let us pray that mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED from
Monday 19th October and will open again on
Tuesday 3‘ November. y OCTOBER THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY ‘Praying the Rosary can bring peace and help us slow down WORLD MISSION SUNDAY is a time for the faithful of the world to show their appreciation towards the work of overseas missionaries.
Please call Missio Ireland on (01) 497 2035 or go to www.missio.ie for further information TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE PARISH PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE ourladyqueenofpeacekilwee.com DONATE BUTTON If you require a box of envelopes, please contact the Parish Office 90616300 v Hol The Sacrament of Baptism in Our Lady Queen of Peace will be on the Baphism second Saturday of each month at 2.30pm, berg All parents are required to attend a Pre Baptism meeting which is held on the third tation Tuesday of each month at 7pm in St Colman's.
SICK AND HOUSEBOUND If there is anyone in the parish who is sick and housebound and would like a priest to visit, please contact the parish office or email kilweeparish@qmail.com
| RECENTLY DECEASED Geraldine Donnelly i We pray for those whose anniversaries occur around this time —á Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them JOB VACANCY-DOWN and CONNOR DIOCESAN TRUST Bishop's residence & Curia office “Assistant Housekeeper” required.
Closing date 12 noon on
Tuesday 27th October, See notice board for details DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS with Adoration & Confession 7-8pm i Church of the
Thursday 29th October 2026 Fi Everyone Welcomey DAY PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK on
Monday 2nd November for feast of All Souls, leaving St Agnes at 7.30am. Price £30 (includes tea and scone).
Contact Pat 07946917354 or Harriet 07812098991
PIPS SUICIDE PREVENTION IRELAND Weekend Crisis Hopeline, a regional overnight telephone service available Friday and Sunday nights, to anyone across Northern Ireland experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health crisis.
The operational hours for the Weekend Crisis Hopeline are as follows.
Friday: 9pm - 10am Saturday Sunday: 9pm - 9am Monday 028 $080 5850 | Freephone 0800 088 6042
We know that crisis doesn't wait for working hours.
The Weekend Crisis Hopeline provides a confidential, non-judgemental space to talk with a trained crisis practitloner when someone Is In distress, needs support or simply wants someone to talk to during a difficult time outside of usual working hours.
There is no referral process for the Hopeline, and individuals can contact us directly whenever they feel in need of support.
For more information, please feel free to refer to our website where the information on the Weekend Crisis Hopeline is posted: Weekend Crisis Hopeline - PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland If someone is In Immediate danger or there is an emergency, call 999 immediately or attend your nearest Accident & Emergency Department, EUCHARISTIC HEALING & BLESSING SERVICE in St Matthews Church on
Thursday 22™ October at 7pm WOMEN’S DISCERNMENT NIGHT Are you a young women discerning God's call?
Thursday 22°4 October at 7pm in St Colmcille’s Church Ballyhackamore. See church notice board for further details
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~Upcoming Feast Days~ ~Anniversaries~ ~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 te nderly and walk humbly with your God. ( Micah 6:8) ~Baptisms~ ~Sanctuary Candles~ James Anderson Geordie Adams Jr Raymond Toal Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord ~Weekly Collection~ £1424.01 ~Mission Sunday Collection~ £746.69 The Parish Thanks You For Your Kindness And Generosity A Donation of £5 per candle greatly appreciated Welcome into our Community Theo Bernard Ferrin Lorcán Daniel McWilliams Ríosla Croft Devenny ~Recently Deceased~ Mary McKenna Kairlih Ferrin Tiernan McAteer Christina McNeill 24th October St Anthony Mary Claret 27th October St Otteran 29th Octob er St Colman SACRED HEART PARISH Saturday Vigil:
Deacon: Joe Baxter
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1B Glenview Street, Belfast, BT14 7DP
sacredheart@downandconnor.org Phone : 028 90751543
Emergency Phone Number: 07427189388
Hours open: 9am-2pm , Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri Parish Support Officer: Cathy Carroll Sacristan: Collette Delaney Acolyte: Thomas Liddy
https://www.sacredheartparishbelfast.com Webcamsacredheartparishbelfast.com/Webcam 6.00pm: Vigil : 9.30am:
Tuesday 7.00pm: Novena William Noble, Ann iversary Mass
Wednesday 10.00am Patricia McKervey, Anniversary Mass
Thursday 10.00am Missa Pro Populo
Friday 10.00am Gerard Bradley , Anniversary Mass Saturday:5.00pm-6.00pm.
Friday 2.30pm, Exposition, Prayer and Confessions ~Sacrament of Baptism~ Baptisms are held on the1st & 3rd Sundays of each mo nth, at 12.30pm. ~Sacrament of Marriage~ Please contact the Parish Office to arrange.
Mass cards are available from the office. £2.50 each.
Confessions & Adoration: Divine Mercy:
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Pope Leo’s Prayer Intentions for 2026 October: For Mental Health Ministry.
Let us pray that mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
Amen Chatty Café. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 10.30am-12.30pm. Come join us for a cuppa & a chat.
Meeting upstairs in the Parish Centre every Monday & Friday, 6.30pm-7.30pm, and Thursday at 7pm. (Ladies Group) Cocaine Anonymous (CA) meet every Tuesday at 7pm upstairs in the Parish Centre.
The Spred Group meet every other Monday in the Parish Centre.
Stitch & Crochet meet every Thursday evening upstairs in the Parish Centre Samaritans anytime night or day 116 123 Al-Anon Family Groups 028 9068 2368
Lifeline-24hr 7 days a week 0808 808 8000 02890351222
St Vincent De Paul 028 90351561
PIPS 08000886042
Weekend Crisis Hopeline (NI) 02890805850
Cancer Lifeline 028 90 351999
Youth Education Health Advise 02890 757 809
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Philip O’Hara 07534 992 124
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee School Sacraments 2027 Confirmations: Friday February 26 at 10am (all First Confessions :
Tuesday 2 March at 11am (St Columbans
Tuesday 9 March at 11am (Bunscoil Bheann
Tuesday 16 March at 11am (Cliftonville Integrated First Communions :
Friday 30 April at 10am (St Columbans
Friday 7 May at 10am (Bunscoil Bheann
Friday 14 May at 10am (Cliftonville Integrated Pilgrimage to Knock . Day Pilgrimage to Knock on
Monday 2nd November for feast of All Souls, leaving St Agnes at 7.30am. Price £30 (includes tea and scone).
Contact Pat on 07946917354 or Harriet 07812098991 . Visitation of those who are housebound . Thank you to Eucharistic Ministers and parishioners for your help in drawing up the list of elderly, housebound and infirmed parishioners who wish to receive the Sacraments on or around the first Friday of each month.
As many of the names were submitted after the first Friday, the priest has yet to call, but hopes to do so over the course of the coming week.
Anyone who would like the priest to call each month is welcome to give their name and address to the parish secretary or the sacristan.
Church at the Crossroads . Belfast Conference 13–14 November 2026 Assembly Buildings Conference Centre.
The Belfast Jesuit Centre is delighted to be an official partner for Church at the Crossroads, a two ‑day conference hosted by Palestinian Christians for the global Church.
The gathering invites us to listen and learn from Palestinian and international Christian leaders as we explore how Scripture shapes our response to the realities in the Holy Land.
Other speakers include Fr Timothy Bartlett, Sean Farrell (Trocaire) and Prof.
Siobhan Garrigan of TCD. For more details and registration, please visit: www.churchatthecrossroads.com/ belfast DATES FOR YOUR DIARY November Dead List. Lists and envelopes are now available.
Please fill in the names of All the deceased that you would like prayer for, put in the en velope provided and place in the box on the altar.
November Short-Term Pledge The month of November offers a special opportunity to make a small sacrifice in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
We invite parishioners and friends to consider taking a Short-Term Pledge throughout November.
Pioneer Offering - "I promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to abstain from all intoxicating substances until the end of November.
Please consider joining with others in prayer, sacrifice and support for those affected by addiction.
Our November Mass for the Deceased will take place on
Monday 2nd November at 7pm. This is a Mass of Remembrance for all our parishioners who have died over the past year, but all are welcome join us to remember their loved ones.
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St. Anne’s Parish Fr. Martin O’Hagan , PP Rev Pat McNeill, Deacon Sr. Mary Murray, Parish Sister
Parish Centre : 07762909559 www.saintannesparish.net
stannes@downandconnor.org Feast of All Saints Mass this Week St Anne’s
Saturday 5 pm Vigil (Confessions 4.30pm)
Sunday 11.00 am Monday, Wednesday &
Thursday 10.00 am St Colman’s
Sunday 12.00 noon Tuesday – 10.00 am St Patrick’s Barnfield Road –
Monday 7.30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this week: St Anne’s Monday after 10.00 am Mass St Colman’s
Friday 10.30am to 6pm The Parish Office will be closed from 1pm
Monday 2nd to 9am
Tuesday 10th November
open Monday 9am to 1pm
saintannes@downandconnor.org . YOUR GIVING: This Weekend 31st & 1st November Weekly Offering Monthly Offering for Priests Weekend 24th & 25th October: – Weekly Offering-Envelopes £561.00 Loose £403.94 Building & Maintenance Fund £297.43 Set up a Standing Order .
Contact the Parish Office for forms or download the forms from our website: www.saintannesparish.net . …or Donate Online to St. Anne’s Parish - A/CNo. 07707787 Sort Code 93 83 00 We Remember:
Kathleen Brennan, John (Sean) McComiskey, V. Rev Canon McCluskey Desmond O’Brien, Edward McGarrity, Frances O’Halloran,
Dympna Marshall, Joseph Loughran Anniversary: Anne McLean, Helry Colgan, Pat Bleakley November – Month of the Holy Souls During November masses are offered for those whose names are included in our November Dead Lists.
Stationery is available at the exit doors of the church.
Please return your lists along with the customary offering to the box at the entrance door at mass times.
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Foodbank Team This time of year is the busiest for the foodbank.
Winter and the extra demands of Christmas are approaching.
Please remember the Foodbank can only accept non- perishable foods.
Also, they do not accept presents. Leaflets are available in the Church porch with full details.
Sadly it is often a time when stocks are at their lowest. As always thank you for your generous support.
We would like to ask those who do not presently donate, to consider joining us.
Every little helps. Thank you Annual Masses for Down and Connor Deceased Teachers will be celebrated:
Monday 9th November 2026 at 7.30pm in All Saints’ Church, Broughshane Road, Ballymena.
Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 7.30pm in Good Shepherd Church (Holy Rosary Parish), Ormeau Rd, Belfast. Please forward by
Friday 6th November 2026 the name and school of any teacher who died during the past twelve months to Rev Colin Grant, Director of the Down and Connor Catholic Schools’ Support Service, 120 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6LA Tele: 028 9049 1886 or
dctrusteeservice@downandconnor.org Light refreshments will be served afterwards in All Saints’ Parish Centre and Holy Rosary Parish Centre.
Anyone unable to attend can join online at: www.youtube.com/@allsaintsballymena/streams for the Mass in Ballymena and www.holyrosaryparishbelfast.net for the Belfast Mass.
Trócaire need volunteers to help deliver school talks during the annual Lent Appeal in February & March 2027! They are particularly interested in hearing from people with public speaking experience, especially retired teachers or those who have worked with young people.
Volunteers will visit local schools during school hours to share stories of hope, justice, solidarity from communities around the world.
The role involves approximately 1-2 short talks per week during the campaign period.
Full training, presentation materials and ongoing support will be provided.
Please contact Fionnuala McGuinness on 028 9080 8033 or fionnuala.mcguinness@trocaire.org by the first week of December if you are interested!
Help inspire young people to become agents of change Save the date!
All are invited to come and hear from representatives of 6 Christian Churches who will consider: 'Who is Mary in God’s Plan of Salvation?
Martina Purdy will present on behalf of the Roman Catholic tradition.
There also will be time for audience questions, chaired by Alf McCreary (Belfast Telegraph, BBC News) This is an opportunity to listen and understand other perspectives.
Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at 7pm in Corr’s Corner Hotel, Newtownabbey.
Refreshments will be served. To aid in planning please rsvp to ecumenical@downandconnor.org or via qr code on website Anniversary Mass Bookings To ensure smooth continuation of Mass Requests please call, in person, to the Parish Office with full details and stipend.
Telephone and email requests will no longer be accepted.
saintannes@downandconnor.org .
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DIOCESAN NOTICES AND LEAFLETS are available on the parish website : www.saintannesparish.net Journey in the Footsteps of Venerable Matt Talbot The Knights of St Columbanus invite everyone to an evening of Faith, Hope and Reconciliation on
Friday 6th November, from 4pm, in St Mary Star of the Sea Church, Killyleagh.
The evening includes veneration of Matt Talbot's relics, Confessions and Benediction, followed by a film screening and Q&A with Michael Murphy at 7pm in St Mary's Hall.
All welcome – come for the whole evening or drop in at any time.
Refreshments available. Suggested donation £3. Mass for Seafarers and Fishers Sunday, 15 November 2026, at 11:00am at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast, to be presided over by Bishop Alan McGuckian, Bishop of Down and Connor.
This special Mass is an opportunity to pray for seafarers, fishers and their families, remembering especially those who have lost their lives at sea.
All are warmly welcome. Pioneer Association - Mass to Remember Deceased Members A Mass to remember all deceased members of the Pioneer Association will take place on
Friday 20 November in St Agnes' Church, Andersonstown Road, Belfast at 7 pm. Light refreshments afterwards.
All Pioneers welcome. November Short-Term Pledge The month of November offers a special opportunity to make a small sacrifice in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
We invite parishioners and friends to consider taking a Short-Term Pledge throughout November.
Pioneer Offering - "I promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to abstain from all intoxicating substances until the end of November.
Please consider joining with others in prayer, sacrifice and support for those affected by addiction.
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St Malachy’s Parish Bulletin 24 ALFRED STREET, BELFAST, BT2 8EN
stmalachys@downandconnor.org Website: https://www.saintmalachysparish.com/
Sunday 1st November 2026 We want St Malachy’s to be a Living Community of Faith, centred on the person of Jesus Christ where all people are accepted, made welcome a nd called to New Life ….……….….….………….…….….….………….….….….…….…….……….….…. The Parish Bereavement Ministry If you would like to contact us please phone 07954350848
Monday/Tuesday/ Thursday & Friday 1pm No Mass on Wednesdays Saturday Vigil 5pm
Sunday 10.30am Baptism 2nd & 3rd Saturday of the month at 2pm Confession -
Saturday 4.15pm - 4/50pm If you would like to be added to the list of Parishioners who receive home visits please contact the parish office Last Week’s Collection Offertory: Second Collection: [Please note money has not yet been counted] Second Collection will be the Monthly Stipend Many thanks Recently Deceased Frank Cunningham Tony Matthews Liam Hall Patricia McCann
Mary Joe Fox Oscar Fox Holly Knox Robert Montgomery Florrie Montgomery William Pollock Frankie Hawkins Billy Harper Geordie Hanna Molly Hanna Henry McFadden Isobel McCoy Sean Hughes Margaret McKinney Belle Borland Ronnie King Ronnie Hughes John Forsythe Sean McDaid Roseleen Md Daid John Curran Sactuary Lamps Catherine Clinton Bridget, Theresa & Davy Campbell Patricia Walker & Family Henry McFadden Day Pilgrimage to Knock on
Monday 2nd November for Feast of All Souls, leaving St Agnes at 7:30am. Price £30 (includes tea and scone).
Contact Pat 07946917354 or Harriet 07812098991THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS On the Feast of All Saints, we celebrate the countless men and women who have gone before us in faith and now share in the joy of heaven.
Some are well-known saints whose names we recognise, while countless others lived quiet, ordinary lives of extraordinary love and faithfulness.
This beautiful feast reminds us that holiness is not reserved for a chosen few, but is the calling of every one of us.
The saints were not perfect people, but people who allowed God's grace to transform their lives.
As we celebrate their example and ask for their prayers, may we be encouraged to follow in their footsteps, remembering that we too are called to become saints.
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“The doctrine and practice of indulgences in the Church are closely linked to the effects of the sacrament of Penance” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1471).
“An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed conditions through the action of the Church which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints” (Code of Canon Law, canon 992).
Indulgences are understood as a gift from God, through His Church, to help us in our desire for eternal salvation.
While our sins are absolved in the sacrament of Penance, we are called to atonement for our sins, an aspect of our human nature. “While patiently bearing sufferings and trials of all kinds and, when the day comes, serenely facing death, the Christian must strive to accept this temporal punishment of sin as a grace.
He should strive by works of mercy and charity, as well as by prayer and the various practices of penance, to putoff completely the ‘oldman’ and to put on the ‘newman” (CCC, no. 1473).
The Church sets forth the following conditions for a plenary indulgence to be granted (/ndulgentiarum doctrina, norm 7):
1 Beina state of grace when the indulgenced work is completed;
2 Have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin;
3 Have sacramentally confessed one’s sins;
4 Receive the Holy Eucharist;
5 Pray for the intentions of the Pope. - 7
The Church also adds some extra clarification to some of these conditions:
+ Aplenary indulgence can only be acquired once per day (ID, norm 6).
+ One may make a sacramental Confession and receive Holy Communion “within several days before or after the prescribed work” norm 8).
One sacramental Confession can satisfy the requirement for several plenary indulgences, but separate receptions of Holy Communion and prayers for the Holy Father are required for each plenary indulgence (ID, norm 9).
+ An Our Father and a Hail Mary are suggested prayers for the Pope’s intentions (ID, norm 10).
+ Indulgences can either be applied to oneself or to the souls of the deceased, but not to other living persons (ID, norm 3).
It is worth noting that some indulgences can only be applied to the souls of the faithful departed, like the ones offered by the Church in early November for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls).
November Lists of Deceased. Knock All Night Vigil NOVEMBER SHORT TERM PLEDGE
List of deceased and envelopes are available at New departure from Clonard The month of November offers a special the church doors.
Please take a list home and fill Monastery only at 1pm. opportunity to make a small sacrifice in honour itin withne names of deceased loved ones, and of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 4 We invite place in the envelope provided, and place in the i parishioners and friends to consider taking a box at the sanctuary.
Box available during
Monday 7th December returning to Short-Term Pledge throughout November. masses and removed afterwards. Donations are : Pioneer Offering: optional.
Tuesday 8th December at noon. “I promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of These envelopes will be opened and the sheets . . Jesus, and with the help for the Blessed Virgin placed on the altar and the names therein Price £75. Includes Dinner and Mary, to abstain from all intoxicating remembered at all masses during the month of Breakfast. substances until the end of November.” December.
To Book Please consider joining with others in prayer, “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
And let sacrifice and support for those affected by perpetual light shine upon them. phone Brendan on 028 9066 5211 addiction.
between 9am and 5pm, Monday to May their souls and those of the faithful departed Friday. £20 deposit required. Deposits
” can be paid at Shearers Butchers, Annual Mass of Deceased for the Parish
Andersonstown. will be held on
Vigil Starts at 11pm and consists of the
Food Bank Rosary, Stations of the Cross,
Monday 16th November 2026 at 7pm. ood Ban Benediction and finishes with Mass . .
dam Those who were buried over the year will be As always we had a great collection of food and remembered in a special way. donations of £506. We sent 2 Tescos orders to the fooank with multiples of the following . wage Those of our families and friends who have items: Long life milk, juice, coffee, oats, tins of —., Pioneer Association - Mass to passed on with the sign of faith will be prayed stewing steak, beef casserole, chicken in white Remember Deceased Members of for quring the mass. sauce, tinned vegetables, tinned fruit, biscuits, the Pioneer Association, shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, washing detergent.
Friday 20th November at 7pm, St
Agnes’ Church, Andersonstown Road, Thank you so much for your unwavering support Belfast. Light refreshments Visits to Housebound ever month. afterwards.
All Pioneers welcome.
Fr McCann will hopefully visiting housebound
Our Next Collection will be 31st October & 1st this week on Monday, Wednesday and November Thursday.
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Downpatrick Family of Parishes of Saul & Ballee and Kilclief Feast of All Saints
Sunday 1st November 2026
for the coming week: Date St Patrick’s Saul Stella Maris Strangford St Joseph’s Ballycruttle St Malachy’s Kilclief St Tassach’s Carlin
Sunday 1st November 9.30am 12noon 11am
Monday 2nd November 10am 7.30pm
Tuesday 3rd November 10am Weds 4th November 10am
Thurs 5th November
Friday 6th November 7pm 9.30am
Saturday 7th November 5pm 6.30pm
Sunday 8th November 9.30am 11am 12noon Masses are available to view online at www.saulandballeeparish.com and www.churchmedia.tv Eucharistic Adoration in St Patrick’s Church, Saul Over the winter months, from and including
Tuesday 27th October, Eucharistic Adoration will be held in St Patrick’s Church Saul from 10.00am to 3.30pm. There will also be evening Adoration each Tuesday from 7.00pm to 8.00pm to facilitate those who are working.
Eucharistic Adoration is an opportunity for everyone to respond to Jesus words to his disciples “Could you not watch with Me one hour”. Our Lady of Knock Novena each Monday evening in Stella Maris, Strangford at 7.10pm . The Sanctuary Lamp in St Patrick’s Church, Saul has been lit for private intentions.
If you would like it lit for your intentions please contact the Parish office.
The cost is £5 per week. November Dead Lists are available in the churches.
These can be returned through the collection plates or the letterbox at the Parochial house.
November issue of My Day by Day is now available for collection Sick and housebound Parishioners will be attended this week Parish Office will be closed on
Tuesday 3rd November – re-open
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Parish of Saul & Ballee Anniversary Masses
Sunday 1st November – John McCann, Bernadette Fitzpatrick (9.30am), Bernadette Grant (12noon)
Saturday 7th November – Eddie & Patricia McGrady, Delia Smith, Mark Laverty
Saturday 14th November – Joe Hynds Parish of Kilclief
Mass : Allan Hudson on
Saturday 7th November at 6.30pm Anniversary Masses
Saturday 31st October – Anna & Bernie Teggart, Jack & Elizabeth Strain, James O’Neill
Saturday 7th November - Pat Hynds
Saturday 14th November – Mary & Johnny Steenson Saul & Ballee Kilclief Weekly Collection £1,117.60 £671.80 Hymns - St Patrick’s, Saul Entrance: Amazing Grace – 1 31 Offertory: Gifts of Bread and Wine - 273 Communion: You shall cross the barren desert – 757 Recessional: Freely - 286 Hymns – St Malachy’s, Kilclief Entrance : Seek ye first – 3 62 v1 Offertory: All that I am – 19 v1 Communion : As the deer pants – 40 v1, 2 & 3 Recessional: Go, the Mass is ended – 142 v1 Stella Maris St Vincent de Paul annual Christmas Lunch If you are of pension age and live in the Parish of Strangford and Kilclief, you are invited to the St Vincent de Paul annual Christmas lunch scheduled for
Tuesday 8th December in the Cuan at 3pm. Numbers are limited so if you wish to attend please register your interest as soon as possible or at least by
Monday 30th November. To book your place please ring Mary on 07709869448 . If you have any dietary requirements please give details when booking.
Book now to avoid disappointment as once the number limit is reached, bookings will close!
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St Malachy’s PS, Kilclief Little Learners on
Monday 2nd November from 10.30am to 12noon in school hall.
Tea & coffee, social and play. Everyone welcome and bring a friend.
Kilclief Residents Association has installed a Memorial Seat in the Community Garden as a facility for residents to add the names of deceased family members.
It’s a quiet spot where one can sit and remember their loved ones.
For details on how to add names please contact Maurice Denvir on 07846605729 . Annual Mass for the deceased members of Kilclief Ben Dearg GAC will be held in the Clubrooms on
Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 7.30pm. Kilclief Cemetery Many of you will be aware of the problem we have with rock, which is a lot more extensive that we first hoped.
We will dig out 2 rows of graves each year and fill them with soil so that the digging will be so much easier when they are required.
We spent £4,000 during the summer and as a result the Finance Committee agreed with me that to recoup this money being spent we are keeping the price of graves for Parishioners (those who live within the Parish boundaries or those who live outside the Parish boundaries that contribute via weekly envelope or standing order) at £300 but increasing the price for those living outside the Parish to £1,000 in line with many of our neighbouring Parishes.
Thank you for your continued support. Fr Aidan In addition to the Masses offered during the month of November for our deceased relatives and friends, special Masses will be celebrated for all Parishioners who have died in the past year (those residing in our Parish at the time of death, or those interred in our Parish cemeteries).
A candle will be lit for each person by a family representative.
An additional candle will be lit for family and friends from outside our Parish who have died.
Please contact the Parish office to ensure your loved ones name is included on the intentions list for these Masses.
St Patrick’s, Saul –
Friday 13th November at 7pm Stella Maris, Strangford –
Monday 16th November at 7.30pm Strangford and District Men’s Shed will hold their Annual General Meeting at Glebe House on
Monday 2nd November at 8pm. The meeting is open to all men over 18 who may like to find out what we do at the Men’s Shed.
A cuppa will be served and hopefully some cookies!
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Give Blood, Save Lives - Blood Donation Session in The Great Hall, Downshire Hospital, Downpatrick on
Tuesday 17th November from 12.30 to 19.30. Scan the QR code on the posters in the Churches or go to www.NIBTS.org to book your place Annual Masses for the Deceased Teachers of Down and Connor will be celebrated on
Monday 9th November 2026 at 7.30pm in All Saints’ Church, Broughshane Road, Ballymena AND
Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 7.30pm in Good Shepherd Church (Holy Rosary Parish), Ormeau Road, Belfast. Please forward by
Friday 6th November 2026 the name and school of any teacher who died during the past twelve months to Rev Colin Grant, Director of the Down and Connor Catholic Schools’ Support Service, 120 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6LA Tele: 028 9049 1886 or
dctrusteeservice@downandconnor.org Light refreshments will be served afterwards in All Saints’ Parish Centre and Holy Rosary Parish Centre.
Anyone unable to attend can join online at: www.youtube.com/@allsaintsballymena/streams for the Mass in Ballymena and www.holyrosaryparishbelfast.net for the Belfast Mass.
Journey in the Footsteps of Venerable Matt Talbot - The Knights of St Columbanus invite everyone to a special evening of Faith, Hope and Reconciliation on
Friday 6th November, from 4.00pm, in St Mary Star of the Sea Church, Killyleagh.
The evening includes veneration of Matt Talbot's relics, Confessions and Eucharistic Benediction, followed by a screening of Matt Talbot – Urban Mystic at 7.00pm in St Mary's Hall, with a Q&A featuring Michael Murphy, Vice- Postulator.
All welcome – come for the whole evening or drop in at any time.
Light refreshments available. Suggested donation £3. Day Pilgrimage to Knock on
Monday 2nd November for feast of All Souls, leaving St Agnes at 7.30am. Price £30 (includes tea and scone).
Contact Pat 07946917354 or Harriet 07812098991 . November Short-Term Pledge The month of November offers a special opportunity to make a small sacrifice in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
We invite parishioners and friends to consider taking a Short-Term Pledge throughout November.
Pioneer Offering - "I promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to abstain from all intoxicating substances until the end of November.
Please consider joining with others in prayer, sacrifice and support for those affected by addiction.
SAFEGUARDING - If you have a concern, suspicion, or wish to make an allegatio n of child abuse, or abuse in relation to an adult at risk, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Office: Philip O'Hara, Designated Liais on Person, 120, Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6LA. Mobile: 07534 992124 or
028 90 492798.
philip.ohara@soddc.org or visit https://downandconnorsafeguarding.com VeryRevFrAidan Brankin, Parish Priest 02844 612525 (Saul) or 02844 260101 (Strangford) Saul Office: 02844 612525, Office Hours: Mon to
Fri 9.30am to 12noon 10St Patrick’s Rd, Downpatrick, BT30 7JG Kilclief Office: 02844260101
Office Hours: Monday 1pm to 3pm 8 Shore Rd, Strangford, B T30 7NL Website: www.saulandballeeparish.com
saul@downandconnor.org strangfordandkilclief@downandconnor.org
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Holy Rosary 1st/15th/29th November 13th December St Bernadette’s8th /22nd November 6th /20th December Kylee (Parish Support Officer) Office Hours Mon-Thurs 9.15 a.m - 1 p.m.
Closed Fridays Holy Rosary Parish Office (028) 90642446
Option 2 holyrosary@downandconnor.org Philomena (Finance Officer) p.dawson@downandconnor.o rg More Information and resources: holyrosaryparishbelfast.net and www.st.bernadettespa rish.org CONTACT INFORMATIONFr. Brendan Hickland, (028) 90642446 (Option 1) b.hickland@downandconnor.org Fr. Babu Panattuparambil Vareed (028) 9079 3023. b.panattuparambil@downandconnor.org Fr. Eddie O’Donnell (028) 95734127 e.odonnell@downandconnor.org Rev. Patrick Keown (Deacon) p.keown@downandconnor.org
SUNDAYS ALL SAINTS
SUNDAY 1 Novemberst Readings: A Psalter: Week 3St Bernadette’s Parish Vigil 6.00pm & 11am Holy Rosary Parish 9am, 10.30am & 12.30pm WEEKDAYS St Bernadette’s Parish: Mon, Tues &
Wed 9.30am Holy Rosary Parish: Thurs, Fri &
Sat 10.00am ? LIFE AFTER ALPHA ? ‘FOLLOWING CHRIST’ Course
Tuesday 3 November 7:00pmrd HOLY ROSARY PARISH CENTRE, 503 Ormeau Road, BT7 3GR . Dates for Children’s Liturgy: WEEKLY COLLECTION: Holy Rosary: £1694.00St. Ber nadette's: £1126.50 The Monthly Offering will be taken up this weekend after Communion.
The Building Fund will be taken up next weekend.
Offering can be made by standing order or the Dona machines in the church porch.
Many thanks for your continued generosity and support
Colette Bannon Kathryn Rutherford Sister Noeleen Bowen Anne Mooney Marie Therese (Terry) McCusker John Charles Howard (Jack) Sister Rosarie Prendergast Teresa Graham Marie Mullan (Née Hynes) Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Good Shepherd church
Saturday 10.30am St. Bernadette’s church
Saturday 5.15pm BAPTISMS (Prior booking via Parish Office) Due to the number of famililes requesting Baptisms we have added extra Baptism dates to our parish calendar!
Good Shepherd Church: At 2 p.m on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
St Bernadette’s Church: At 2 p.m on the 1st Saturday of the month St Bernadette's Retirement Group We hope to see you at our next coffee morning on
Wednesday 18th November after Mass. New members are always welcome. (£5 registration.
Our Thursday weekly walk: we meet at 10:15 in the church carpark.
All members are very welcome to join in at any time.
St. Bernadette’s SVP Christmas Lunch for Senior Citizens Will be held in The Ivanhoe Hotel on
Wednesday 2nd December at 12.45 pm . If you wish to attend please add your name, phone number and menu selection to the list in the sacristy or phone Frances: 07800562398 . Names must be in by
Monday 23rd November. Annual Masses for the Deceased Teachers of Down and Connor Will be celebrated on
Monday 9 November 2026 at 7.30pm in All Saints’ Church, Broughshane Road, Ballymena &
Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 7.30pm in Good Shepherd Church (Holy Rosary Parish) , thth Please forward by
Friday 6 November 2026 the name and school of any teacher who died during the past twelve months to Rev Colin Grant, Director of the Down and Connor Catholic Schools’ Support Service.
dctrusteeservice@downandconnor.org . Light refreshments will be served afterwards in All Saints’ Parish Centre and Holy Rosary Parish Centre.th Anyone unable to attend can join online at: www.youtube.com/@allsaintsballymena/streams for the Mass in Ballymena and www.holyrosaryparishbelfast.net for the Belfast Mass.
Bingo Evening – ALL WELCOME! Come and enjoy a lively evening of Bingo on
Sunday 15th November at 7.00pm . Join fellow parishioners for an enjoyable evening together, with the chance to try your luck and win a prize.
Everyone is welcome. we hope to see you there!
The Lists & Envelopes for our Deceased are available at the back of the church.
Please place your envelope in the box. Mass will be offered, for those included and remembered on the lists, during November.
St Bernadette's Parish Centre For all bookings and enquiries please
stbernadettes@downandconnor.org
Jim Smyth (6pm) Antoinette Bowen (9am) Terence Moran (10.30am) May Burke (12.30pm) MM Gerry Wilson, Fr Des Wilson, Liam Wilson Anthony Kelly Watson, Yyonne Cowan Eileen Kelly, Alfred Kelly Holy Rosary Apostolic Work Apple Tart & Cake Sale on
Sunday 1 November after all the m assesst Please give generously as our missionaries need our help.
Holy Rosary Coffee Morning The Holy Rosary Parish Pastoral Council invites you to a c offee morning on
Sunday 8 November after 10.30 mass , in the parish centre. th We will serve tea, coffee and some treats.
It will be an oppo rtunity catch up, chat, and if you are new to the parish, to meet fellow parishione rs.
Everyone is very welcome . CLONARD MONASTERY - The Road Home
Sunday 22 November 7.00pm Join Cappella Caeciliana for The Road Home, an uplifting evening of choral music celebrating belonging, community and hope.
Directed by James Grossmith, with pianist Ruth McGinley and cellist Thomas Isaac.
Celebrating St Ceci lia’s Day and the choir’s 31st anniversary.
Tickets: £20 | Under 25s: £5 Book: www.c aeciliana.org Day Pilgrimage to Knock on
Monday 2nd November for feast of All Souls, leaving St Agnes at 7.30am. Price £30 (includes tea and scone).
Contact Pat 07946917354 or Harriet 07812098991 . INVITATION TO BECOME AN ALTER SERVER We are pleased to invite children who have made their First Holy Communion to train as Altar Servers.
Fr. Brendan will lead a tr aining session in the church on
Friday 13th November at 2:45pm . The session will last approximately 45 minutes.
If your child is unable to attend at this time, please contact Mary Rose by text on 07770896610 . We look forward to welcoming the children and supporting them in this special role within our church community.
The Magic of Christmas Concert -
Saturday 19th December Good Shepherd Church Join international Chart topping and Classical Brit winners, soprano Margaret Keys, Fr Eugene and Martin O'Hagan on
Saturday 19th December for a night of festive celebrations.
Having all topped t he UK Classical Charts, performed with Andrea Bocelli and performed for Pope Francis and the Royal Family, they will once again combine their talents and p erform with String Orchestra, guests choirs and musicians.
A night not to be missed! Tickets available (Eventbrite or Margaretkeys.co.uk) Holy Rosary Senior Citizens next Meeting will be 2 November at 8pm.nd Holy Rosary St Vincent De Paul volunteers will have a selection of Chri stmas cards available after all Masses
Sunday 1 November &
Sunday 8 November .stth
& EVENTS Yoga to feel good New pre Christmas block of classes starting next
Monday 2nd November in the parish hall at 6.30pm to 7.45pm. The classes are mixed level and have a different focus each week.
If you wish to enquire further please contact Brid Devlin on 07764684411 or at briddevlin@hotmail.co.uk . St Bernadettes https://www.stbernadettesparish.org
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St Colmcille’s Parish, 191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB Parish Priest: Fr Conor McGrath PP, Fr Anthony Curran PE Website: www.st-colmcilles.net Phone: 02890 654157
stcolmcilles@ downandconnor.org Thirtieth Sunday in Ordindary Time - A PARISH OF ST COLMCILLE’S BALLYHACKAMORE 25TH OCT 20 26 Missal Pg 676
Readings First Reading: Exodus 22:20-26 Responsorial Psalm: I love you Lord my Strength Second Reading: Thessalonians 1:5- 10 Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia!
Open our heart, O Lord to accept the words of your Son Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 22:34.40As we approach the month of November, the Church invites us to remember in a special way those who gone before us in faith.
Praying for our deceased l oved ones is one of the beautiful traditions of our Cath olic faith, reminding us that the bonds of love are not broken by death.
As in previous years, I invite you to write the names of your deceased family members and friends o n the November Dead Lists and place them in the envelopes provided at the front of the church.
Throughout November, at every Mass, we will remembe r all those whose names have been entrusted to our prayers.
Each envelope will be opened, the names read and placed upon the altar, a beautiful reminder That those we love are never forgotten, either by us or by God.
On another note, it was a real joy to host a Dioces an Women's Discernment Evening here in St Colmcille's on Thursday evening.
Twenty young women gathered to reflect and pray about what God might be calling them to, particularly the possibility of religious life.
It was wonderful to see such openness and generosity o f spirit.
Please keep these young women in your prayers as they continue to listen the Lord's voice in their lives.
In the Gospel, Jesus reminds us of the two great co mmandments: to love God with all our heart and to love our neighbour as ourselves.
In many ways, both of these invitations are reflected in what we do as a parish.
We show our love for God by being open to his call, and our love for one another through our prayers, o ur care and our remembrance of those who have gone before us.
Whether we are discerning what God wants of us, pra ying for someone we love, or simply offering a little kindness to another person, we ar living out those two great commandments.
May November be a month of prayer, remembrance and renewed trust in God's love.
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AND NOTICES Weekly collection- £1,219.50 World Mission Sunday £876.60 The monthly collection for the support of the priests will be taken up at all Mass es this weekend . https://donate.mydona.com/st-colmcilles-parish-belfastDONATIONSSUN Mass: 9.30am & 11.30am MON Morning Prayer: 9.00am TUE Hourly Hour and Confessions: 6.00pm-7.00pm Mass: 7.00pm WED Mass: 9.30am THU Mass: 9.30am FRI Morning Prayer: 9.00am, Mass: 9.30am SAT Confession: 5.00pm –5.20pm, Mass: 5.30pm THIS WEEK AT ST COLMCILLE’S
Oliver Tansey, Salvacion Tio, Mel Tohill, Francesco Pedin ellli, Anne Kinsella, Michael Slack Paddy and Gerard Rogan Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen .
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AND NOTICES DAY PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
Monday 2nd November for feast of All Souls, leaving St Agnes at 7.30am. Price £30 (includes tea and scone).
Contact Pat 07946917354 o r Harriet 07812098991 . SENSORY-FRIENDLY MASS INVITATION /g228 St Colmcille’s Parish (Ballyhackamore Belfast BT4 3 JB) warmly invites you to our monthly Sensory Mass on Saturday, 31st October at 12:00 noon.
Thiss pecial Mass is designed to be inclusive and welcoming for individuals and families who may bene fit from a quieter, more relaxed worship environment.
The short Mass will feature: Gentle lig hting and sound; A calm and supportive atmosphere; Space to move around if needed; Sensory i tems to aid regulation; A warm welcome for all ages and abilities.
Whether you or a loved one experience sensory sensi tivities, or you simply wish to attend a short peaceful and reflective service, we would love to se you there.
Refreshments after Mass. HOLY COMMUNION AT MASS Following the'Listening Ear' feedback received by the PEG team last weekend, TWO Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will atte nd parishioners, at the
Saturday 5.30pm Mass, who are waiting to receive the Blessed Sacrament at their seat.
ONE EMHC will continue to bring the Blessed Sacrame nt to parishioners at their seat at the
Sunday 9.30am and 11.30am Masses. Parishioners must alert an EMHC by asking someone to inform them, or by telling one of the Ministers of Welcome about their need.
Parishioners waiting to receive at their seat should either stand to alert the EMHC as they approach, or get help to signal to the EMHC. MASS TO REMEMBER DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE PIONEER ASSOCIATIO N A Mass to remember all deceased members of the Pioneer Associa tion will take place on
Friday 20 November in St Agnes' Church, Andersonsto wn Road, Belfast at 7 pm. Light refreshments afterwards.
All Pioneers welcome. NOVEMBER SHORT-TERM PLEDGE The month of November offers a special opportunity to make a small sacrifice in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
We invite pari shioners and friends to consider taking a Short-Term Pledge throughout November.
Pio neer Offering - "I promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and with the h elp of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to abstain from all intoxicating substances until the end of November.
Please consider joining with others in prayer, sacrifice and suppor t for those affected by addiction.
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. PRIESTS OF THE PARISH Fr Pat Sheehan & Fr Aidan Kerr PARISH OFFICE 028 90832979
Lorraine Carlin & Patricia Gillespie Opens Mon – Friday 9am – 1pm 165 Antrim Road. BT36 7QR
stmarysoth@downandconnor.org website: www.stmarysonthehill.online
Liz Dearlove, Harmin Pk Alicia Devine, Tobar Glen Crescent Catherine Mooney, Moyola Manor MONTH’S MIND Raymond Hassan, Michael McCorry
Patrick Hughes, Martin Brogan, Billy Moran, William McCotter, Angela McClelland, Jim Curran, Veroncia Mulholland, Sarah Convery, William Burns, Baby Michael McKee, May O’Toole, Charlotte Fletcher, Patrick O’Neill, Kathleen McAuley, Rita Smyth, Mary Horan, Mathai Mani.
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Sat 15th 6.00pm Billy Moran M/M Michael McCorry
Sun 16th 9.00am Angela McClelland & Jim Curran 11.00am Martin Brogan M/Mind Raymond Hassan
Mon 17th 9.45am William Burns
Tues 18th 9.45am Mary Horan
Wed 19th 9.45am Patrick Hughes Thur 20th 9.45am Veronica Mulholland
Fri 21st 9.45am Baby Michael McKee
Sat 22nd 9.45am William McCotter We welcome Alivia O’Neill recently baptised in the parish.
NO Divine Mercy in JULY & AUGUST Back to normal for September.
Baptisms on a Sunday will be at 12.30pm. ST BERNARD’S SITE RE-OPENS FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION Mass on the 15TH August at 12.00 noon in St. Bernard’s Church Sunday masses will resume in St Bernard’s Church
Saturday 15th August vigil 6pm,
Sunday 16th August 9am & 11am and baptisms at 12.30pm. No 12.30pm mass as we are still in the Summer Schedule.
However, there will be only limited parking in the top carpark at Bernard’s . While the tarmac will be finished the lining of the top carpark will not take place until
Tuesday 19th August. Some of the top carpark will not be available for parking; the area nearest the steps leading to the Church will NOT BE OPEN and the GREEN GATES WILL REMAIN CLOSED. The rest of the top carpark is usable but will not be lined.
To help with parking we have permission to use the school carpark, on the right of the laneway leading to the church, until the lining in the top carpark is completed.
Weekday masses will remain in St Marys on the Hill
Monday 17th &
Tuesday 18th August and resume in St Bernard’s on
Wednesday 19th August 9.45am. SUMMER SCHEDULE JULY & AUGUST St Bernard’s Vigil 6.00pm St Bernard’s 9.00am St Mary’s on the Hill 10.00am St Bernard’s 11.00am St Bernard’s 12.30pm Parish of St MARY’Son the HILL 16th Aug 2026 Churches: St Mary’s on the Hill & St Bernard’s St Mary's on the Hill https://www.stmarysonthehill.online
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This Week
Monday 10.00am Mass for The Feast of All Souls Tuesday -
Friday 10.00am Mass
Wednesday 7.00pm Annual November Dead Mass
Saturday 5.00pm Vigil
Sunday 11.00am Mass Adoration will take place this Wednesday & Friday following the 10 O’clock Mass Sunday evenings from 6.00-7.30pm, a time of intercession for vocations, with a special hour of prayer and reflection.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament throughout.
All are very welcome. 1st November 2026 The Feast of All Saints Sunday Cycle A, Weekday Cycle 2 Psalter Week 2
Options Call 02895 904304
To connect and choose the option for the assistance you require. The Parish Office will be open Monday -
Thursday 9.30am-12.00pm In the event of an emergency please call the Vicariate Mobile on 07549209775
Scan our QR code Webcam: Churchmedia.tv or stmichaelsbelfast.co.uk Facebook Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Twitter/X @St-Michael Arch
stmichaels@downandconnor.org We pray for all our deceased relatives and friends and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Anniversaries: Eileen Burns, Kathleen Kelly, Brian O’Hare, Geraldine Mooney, Lennox Rock, Noel Dunn, Patrick Toner, Brigid Maguire, Paula Meli, Kay McCann, Freddie Doran, Helena Rafferty, Agnes Maguire, Maeve Ryan, Kathleen Deery, John O’Donnell, Catherine Browne, Mary Kate O’Conlon
Vera Bell
Christy Pendleton You can book an anniversary Mass or give an anniversary intention for this section of the bulletin by calling or e-mailing the parish office 02895 904304 (Option 1)
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The Offertory Collection for the 25th October amounted to £1962.20 Thank you TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE PARISH PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE stmichaelsbelfast.co.uk and click on the DONATE BUTTON Thank you for your continuous support and Generosity This November, why not make a simple sacrifice by taking a short-term pledge?
Pray: “I promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to abstain from all intoxicating substances until the end of November” Parish Draw 2026/27 The draws for October and November will both take place in November to allow all promoters to finalise their returns.
If you’ve not yet done so, there is still time to enter the parish draw.
Flyers are available in the porches. The draw is an invaluable source of income for parish and with a total of 65 prizes drawn throughout the year the odds are great!
St Michael’s Annual November Dead Mass
Wednesday 4th November 7.00pm The annual Mass for all our parishioners who have died since last October will be held this Wednesday the 4th of November.
November dead lists and envelopes are available in the porches.
Parish Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our Parish Jubilee pilgrimage to Rome.
All the prayers, and petitions entrusted were remembered especially at the Papal General Audience in St Peter’s Square, where this photograph was taken, on the altars during all our Masses: in St Peter’s Basilica, the Church of the Annunciation, the Basilica of St Mary Major, where Pope Francis is buried, and the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls, where St Paul is buried.
This week we welcome Cormac McAuley, Cuisle Eiriu McComb, Odhran James McIlwaine into God’s Family.
St Michael’s Parish Shop Why not call into the parish shop, we have some beautiful candles from the Benedictine Monks and lots of new products which would make lovely gifts.
Northern Ireland Hospice is seeking local people to help establish a new Hospice Fundraising Support Group in the West Belfast area.
If you would like to learn more about becoming part of the new West Belfast Support Group, or would simply like an informal conversation about what is involved, we would be delighted to hear from you. https://www.nihospice.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/support-groups/KieranBuchanan will be speaking at Masses on the 7th & 8th November
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Annual Masses for the Deceased Teachers of Down and Connor Will be celebrated on
Monday 9th November 2026 at 7.30pm in All Saints’ Church, Broughshane Road, Ballymena AND
Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 7.30pm in Good Shepherd Church (Holy Rosary Parish), Ormeau Road, Belfast. Please forward by
Friday 6th November 2026 the name and school of any teacher who died during the past twelve months to Rev Colin Grant, Director of the Down and Connor Catholic Schools’ Support Service, 120 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6LA Tele: 028 9049 1886 or
dctrusteeservice@downandconnor.org Light refreshments will be served afterwards in All Saints’ Parish Centre and Holy Rosary Parish Centre.
Anyone unable to attend can join online at: www.youtube.com/@allsaintsballymena/streams for the Mass in Ballymena and www.holyrosaryparishbelfast.net for the Belfast Mass.
Manresa Jesuit Centre of Spirituality (426 Clontarf Road, D03 FP52) - Advent 2026 Retreat Offerings Advent Triduum Retreat Mon-Fri, 30 Nov-4 Dec / Mon-Fri 14-18 Dec This guided silent retreat offers an opportunity to step away from the busyness of the season and spend time with the themes of Advent - a time of waiting, watching and preparing for the mystery of Christ’s coming.
Advent Weekend Retreat Fri-Sun, 4-6 Dec Themed around the core themes of Advent, the weekend includes time for personal prayer and reflection, prayer with others, and the opportunity to meet with a spiritual director.
It is a chance to step away from the many demands of the season and make space to notice where God’s Spirit may be moving.
For more information, check our website: manresa.ie or contact us at reception@manresa.ie / 01 5529 448. Making your donations go further with no extra cost to you!Did you know you can GIFT AID your collections to the Parish?
Donating through Gift Aid means we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give.
It will not cost you any extra. If you paytax, even a tiny amount on a small pension, we can claim an extra 25p in each £1 you donate to St Michael’s Parish.
Interested in hearing more? Call in or give us a call.
If you already contribute through the envelope system or by standing order and are a tax payer who would like to gift aid your donations please complete one of the gift aid declarations and return to the office.
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Our emergency phone number is: 07549209775 . This number should only ever be called if someone has passed away or needs the last rites. Thank you.
SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2026St Oliver Plunkett Parish 27B Glenveagh Drive Belfast BT11 9HX T: 028 90618 180
Fr Tony McAleese (Office hours are Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm) stoliverplunkett@downandconnor.org W: www.stoliverplunkettparish.ie Webcam: stoliverplunkettparish.ie/live-mass
Fr Raymond McCullagh St Agnes’ 02890615702
Fr Gabriel Lyons St Teresa’s 02890612855
Fr Ciaran Feeney St Micha el’s 02895088030
Fr Brendan Mulhall Holy Trinity 02890590985
Fr Patrick Devlin St Joseph’s 02890614567
Fr Colin Grant and Fr Joe McGuigan are both assisting in our family of parishes. St Oliver Plunkett Mass times
at 11am/Saturday Vigil at 6.30pm Monday - Wednesday 10am Mass
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Page 2 Month’s Mind Mass Please note, the month mind mass is booked by the family of the deceased and not by the parish office.
Please email to book in advance. stoliverplunkett@downandconnor.org
Vacancies in the Diocese of Down & Connor Assistant Housekeeper for the Bishops residence at the Curia office Somerton Road Belfast. Please visit our website or the diocese site for full details. www.downandconnor.org/.www.stoliverplunkett.ie
Pioneer Association A Mass to remember all deceased members of the Pioneer Association will take place on
Friday 20 November in St Agnes' Church, Andersonstown Road at 7 pm. Light refreshments afterwards. All Pioneers welcome.
Healing Mass for the Sick. Friday 6 November at 7.30pm th
We are delighted to announce that the total amount raised for the NI Hospice, through our Giving Sunday event, came to: £2,300.00 Thanks to everyone who contributed to a very worthy charity.
Going forward, our charity is NI Air Ambulance.
Please support if you can. Sisters of the Cross & Passion Glen Road BT11 8BH Urgently require Care Assistant (Waking night shift) 3 nights per week 8pm-8am. Experience desirable but not essential.
Apply online cpvilla95@gmail.com or call 02890 621766
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Intentions this week We pray for the happy repose of the souls of:
Bridie Molloy, John Ross
Ava Kane
Jimmy & Rita O’Connor, Seamus McArdle, Francie Hunter, Sean Rogan, Danny Collins, Peter Morris, Harry Buckle, Paul Chandler Parish Income Weekly income 25 October £960.22th Thank you Why not make it easier by setting up a direct debit in place of your envelopes?
Call in to the office and fill in the form.
We will do the rest. The 2027 envelopes have been ordered and will run for 15 m onths to take us to March 2028. Our intention is to run them in the tax year.
Any queries please give the office a call.
November Dead Mass Our November Dead Mass will take place on
Friday 13 November 2026 at 7.30pmth During the month of November we will be praying for alld eceased relatives of our parishioners.
You are welcome to place a m emorial card on the church noticeboards during the month of November and you can reclaim them at the end of the month.
Thank you. Please note that during November there are only weekend intentions for anniversaries and none through the week.
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Annual Masses for the Deceased Teachers of Down and Connor
Monday 9th November 2026 at 7 .30pm All Saints’ Church, Broughshane Road, Ballymena
Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 7 .30pm in Good Shephe rd Church Please forward, by
Friday 6th November 2026, the na me and school of any teacher who died during the past twelve months , to: Tele: 028 9049 1886 or
dctrusteeservice@down andconnor .org Light refreshments will be served afterwards in All Saints’ Parish Centre and Holy Rosary Parish Centre.
Anyone unable to at tend can join online at: www.youtube.com/@allsaintsballymena/streams for Ballymena www.holyrosaryparishbelfast.net for the Belfast Mass.
Brand Style Workbook Page 4A November Short-Term Pledge The month of November offers a special opportunity to make a small sacrifice in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
We invite parishioners and friends to consider taking a Short-Term Pledge throughout November.
Pioneer Offering - "I promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to abstain from all intoxicating substances until the end of Novem ber. " Please consider joining with others in prayer, sacrifice and support for those affected by addiction.
FINAL CALL! The shoe boxes should now be returned to the parish house or to the church this weekend.
Thank you to all those who contributed to this very worthwhile project.
Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the Apostolic Door Collection last week.
The total raised was £540.00. Thank you.
Fr Tony will visit the sick and housebound this week on the normal days.
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PRIESTS: Fr Eugene O’Neill PP, Fr. Jim Conway CC
07337 485743 (TEMPORARY PARISH OFFICE NUMBER) For emergencies please ring (for example- an urgent sick call or a sudden death): 07841101678
Temporary Address until further notice : Patrician Youth Centre, John Street, BT30 6HS New Office hours 10.00am – 2.00pm Monday & Thursday New office hours 10.00am – 1.00pm Tuesday & Wednesday Parish Support Officer:
07337 485743
Please note: The parish office will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
You can contact us by telephone or email.
Since Downpatrick is a very busy Parish Office; we can’t always answer the phone immediately.
Please leave a message with your telephone number and we will call you back.
Parish
downpatrick@downandconnor.org Website: www.stpatricksdownpatrick.com downpatrickfamilyofparishes MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday 24 October, St. Patrick’s, 5pm: Month’s Mind: Brendan Ayre, 1st Anniv: Rosaleen Traynor, Anniv: Richard Orr, Satur day 24 October, St. Brigid’s, 6:30pm: Anniv: Mary Blaney,
Monday 26 October, St. Patrick’s, 7:30pm: Month’s Mind: Michael Teggart, Anniv: Oliver Burns, Jean McCarthy, Albert Groves, Jean Groves, Raymond Burns, Pat & Clare McDonald, Catherine McAlinden, Roisin McCann,
Wednesday 28 October, St. Colmcille’s, 7:30pm: Anniv: Geraldine Brady,
Saturday 31 October, St. Patrick’s, 5pm: Anniv: Paddy O’Reilly,
Sunday 01 November , St. Patrick’s, 10:30am: Anniv: John McCann,
Saturday 07 November, St. Patrick’s, 5pm: 1st Anniv: Brian Trainor, Anniv: Pamela McDowell, Dickie McDowell,
Sunday 08 November , St. Patrick’s, 10:3 0am: Month’s Mind: John Patrick Gough, Anniv: Peter Vaughan, Cecelia Vaughan,
Monday 09 November, St. Patrick’s, 7:30pm: 1st Anniv: Alan McCullough, Anniv: David Lobb, Margaret Magorrian, Agatha Smith, Patsy Kearney, Perpetual McAbon, Anna Denvir,
Wednesday 11 November, St. Colmcille’s, 7:30pm: 1st Anniv: Sally Liggett, If you would like a Mass booking, please drop into the sacristy and make the booking directly with the priest. Your Prayers are Requested for: 25 October 2026
Martin (Marty) Morgan, Anniv : Clare McDonald, Stephen Hanna, Vincent Quinn, Roisin McCann, Etta Grant, Anna McMullan, Mass Schedule: Downpatrick Parish Mass Schedule: Weekend Masses Vigils St. Patrick’s 5pm St Brigid’s 6.30pm Sunday St Patrick’s 10.30am St. Malachy’s – 1st Sunday of the Month – 9am
Monday 7.30pm St. Patrick’s Tues – Friday 10am St. Patrick’s St. Colmcille’s
Wednesday 7:30pm Sacrament of Baptism: 2nd,3rd & 4th Sunday of each month Confession available in St Patrick’s, Saturdays 4.15pm – 4.45pm Parish of Downpatrick
Sunday 25 October / 01 November 2026 30th, Sunday in Ordinary Time / All Saints day PARISH COLLECTIONS: 18 October 2026 Offertory £2123 World Mission Sunday £ 1345 To donate directly via Bank Transfer the parish bank details are: Account Name: Parish of Downpatrick, Account Number: 80146471, Sort Code: 95-06-79 (please add an identifying name to your transaction) please contact your bank to arrange.
Dona Card Machine is available for convenience at Our Lady’s Shrine.
Thank You for your ongoing support. Annual Bereavement Mass: Please see the list of the deceased in our Parish from Nov 1st 2025 to Oct 22nd 2026, Check your loved ones name, the spelling and contact us if there are any corrections required.
Please note - corrections should be emailed to downpatrick@downandconnor.org The date of the Mass will be 11 November at 7:30pm in St. Patrick’s November Dead Lists are available in the Church Porch, Once completed, lists and any donation should be placed in the envelope provided and returned to the Church.
All envelopes are opened, and lists are placed before the altar.
Those on the lists are remembered during the Masses for the month of November.
Your Prayers are Requested for: 01 November 2026
Anniv : John McCann, Edward McGrady, Mabel Denvir, Annie Coughlin, May Mount, Betsy Vance, James McCrissican, Bridget Murphy, Mary Jennings, John & Vernonica Molloy, Seamus Smyth, Rosaleen Traynor, This feast is a Holy day of obligation in the church’s calendar when we honour all the saints of our 2000 year history – the famous and the many more anonymous saints.
We should attend Mass on this feast day.
Mass times will be the usual weekend Mass times , including St. Malachy’s on Sunday at 9am. SVP Coffee Morning this weekend Sunday, 25th October 2026 After 10:30AM Mass.
Where: Patrick's Place (below St. Patrick’s Church) . Come along for a warm cuppa, a chat, and some delicious treats!
All proceeds go directly to supporting local families in need.
Everyone is welcome —bring a friend! Brian Trainor, John McNally, Alan McCullough, Sally Liggett, Alan Hunt, Richard Starkey, Marina Annals, Doreen Brown, Mary Ellen Nugent, Aidan Campbell, Darryll Walker, Maureen Rooney, Cecelia Vaughan, Maureen McCrissican, Martin Fitzsimons, Anne McMullan, Steven Laverty, Carmel O’Reilly, Noreen Hardiment, Ann Flynn, Msgr.
Edward O'neill, Raymond Martin, Colette Rooney, Mary Teresa Heaney, Clare Newman, Anthony Sloan, Collette Reynolds, Rosemary McVeigh, Elizabeth Smyth, James Rooney, Frankie Vaughan, Geevarghese Varkey Attasseril, Cathy Irvine, Kieran Shields, Alish Fegan, Maurice Cassidy, Vincent Sharvin, Melissa Parkinson, Dermot Quail, Martin Ritchie (Louton), John Doherty, Brian Quinn, Noel McGarry, Gerard Rice, John (Jonty) Slavin, Patrick McCartan, Kieran Stitt, Mary McMullan, Catherine Cunningham, Amanda Weatherall, John James-McAllister, Bridget (Bridie) Martin, Jenny McMullan, Kevin Hanna, Paul Sloan, Stevie Lacken, Malachy Doran, Stephan Peters, Bob Connolly, Gerald (Gerry) McCashin, Maud McNeill, Anne Robinson, Pauline Houston, Anthony Sturgess, Michael Millar, Padraig (Paudie) Jeffers, Dermot MacNabb, Briege Quail, Jackie Kelly, Frank Boyd, Oliver Cunningham, Patrick Kearney, Joseph (Joe) McEvoy, Magdalen Magorrian, David McClean, Helen Kelly, Mary Sharvin, Monica Smyth, James McClements, Mark Stockdale, Richard Smyth, Patricia McAllister, John Sloan, Malcolm Walker, Peter Brendan Ayre, Michael Teggart, John Patrick Gough, Michael Feenan, Eamon Hodgins, Martin (Marty) Morgan, Recruitment: We are re-advertising the post of part-time Parish Support Officer - formerly called "Parish Secretary". This post will complete our Downpatrick Parish support team which currently comprises James Tumelty as assistant parish support officer and Fiona Connolly as Parish Finance Officer.
It is a 16 hour/week, Monday to Thursday post. The link to the job specification and application is below.
Please don't be putoff by the detail in that.
At its core, what we are seeking is a person with a heart for the parish who has a warm presence on the phone, a strong instinct and respect for confidentiality, the capacity to listen with compassion, the ability to keep us organised so that we are better able to serve the people of the parish.
The Parish Support Officer is the welcoming face of Downpatrick Parish and the link person between our groups, our schools, our families, our priests so that all we do together he lps to build the Kingdom of God amongst us.
It's not just a job, it's a vocation to serve with a smile.
Neither Fr Jim nor I will sit on the interview panel; that part will be in the care of the diocesan team. The time-line for applications is tight.
Please consider this prayerfully and, if the challenge appeals to apply!
We are convinced that the right person is out there waiting to Eugene & Fr Jim Full details of the role, including the Role Profile and Employme nt Application Form, are available on the Diocesan website: www.downandconnor.org – select Job Vacancies.
St. Joseph’s Vocations Society: Church Door Collection Following on last weeks talk at the weekend Masses, thee will be a church door collection for St. Josep h’s Vocations Society at all Masses this weekend.
St Patrick's Downpatrick https://stpatricksdownpatrick.com
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ANNUAL MASSES FOR THE DECEASED TEACHERS OF DOWN AND CONNOR Will be celebrated on
Monday 9th November 2026 at 7.30pm in All Saints’ Church, Ballymena AND
Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 7.30pm in Good Shepherd Church (Holy Rosary Parish), Ormeau Road, Belfast. Please forward by
Friday 6th November 2026 the name and school of any teacher who died during the past twelve months to Rev Colin Grant, Director of the Down and Connor Catholic Schools’ Support Service, 120 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6LA Tele: 028 9049 1886 or
dctrusteeservice@downandconnor.org Light refreshments will be served afterwards in All Saints’ Paris h Centre and Holy Rosary Parish Centre.
Anyone unable to attend can join online at: www.youtube.com/@allsaintsballymena/streams for the Mass in Ballymena and www.holyrosaryparishbelfast.net for the Belfast Mass.
MASS TO REMEM BER DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE PIONEER ASSOCIATION A Mass to remember all deceased members of the Pioneer Association will take place on
Friday 20 November in St Agnes' Church, Andersonstown Road, Belfa st at 7 pm. Light refreshments afterwards.
All Pioneers welcome. November Short-Term Pledge The month of November offers a special opportunity to makea small sacrifice in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
We invite parishioners and friends to consider taking a Short-Term Pledge throughout November.
Pioneer Offering - "I promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to abstain from all intoxicating substances until the end of November.
Please consider joining with others in prayer, sacrifice and support for those affected by addiction . LOUGHGIEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BUS DRIVE R REQUIRED We are seeking a Bus Driver to join our team. Requirements: Full, valid driving lic ence for 2+ years and aged 25+ A valid driving licence and up to date Drive r CPC. Reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach Good communication and customer service skills Full Job Description available on Job Apply NI. . Please contact us on 028 276 41389 for more information.
THE CAUSEWAY COAST PEACE GROUP Invite you to the next Bi-Monthly Meeting .
Tuesday 10th Nov 10 a.m- 12 noon(Tea/Coffee 10-1030)In Bushmills Presbyterian Church Hall . Speaker: Canon Andrew Totten Theme: The Army Chaplain and the Still Small Voice New members/Attendees alwa ys welcome PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity : Weekend Crisis Hopeline are as follows: Friday: 9pm - 10am Saturday and Sunday: 9pm - 9am Monday 028 9080 5850
Freephone 0800 088 6042
Bulletin notices by 12 noon Thursdays SVP. Helpline 07349983363
A lot of people do not like large gatherings.
They find bigcrowds exhausting. Today’s feast, however, is precisely about crowds of people.
The first reading expresses it well, ‘ a huge number, impossible to count… , Today is the feast not just of a few chosen saints, but of all saints.
Today we honour all the saints, those who are formally canonised and those who ar not.
If our vision of humanity is shaped exclusively by the media we might be tempted to think that there are a lot more villains out there than saints.
It is reassuring to be reminded by today’s feast that there exists a huge number of saints, impos sible to count.
In the words of the letter to the Hebrews, we are surrounded by a ‘ great cloud of witnesses’ . None of us can live as the Lord wants us to live purely on our own.
We need the good example of others to inspire us and to what is possible.
Today’s feast declares that we are surrounded by such a cloud of witnesses , if only we could recognise them.
Some of these people have already passed beyond us and are now ‘ standing in front of the throne of the Lamb’ , in the words of today’s first reading.
Many of them, however, are our companions on the journey of life.
They do not look at all like the statues in our churches.
They are very ordinary, yet they are also very special.
These are the people we are grateful to h avemet and to have around.
The feast of All Saints encourages us to believe that any one of us could be part o f that huge number, impossible to count.
In that sense, today’s feast is about every one of us.
John, in today’s second reading, is speaking about all of us when he declares that ‘ We are already the children of God’, and that, in the future, ‘ we shall be like’ God.
We are all destined for sainthood. God intends that all of us would be conformed to the image of God’s Son.
For most of us, that will only come to pass fully beyond this life.
Yet, because we are already sons and daughters of God through Baptism, we are called to grow now towards that wonderful transformation that awaits us.
The road to sainthood begins here, wherever we happen to find o urselves.
In today’s gospel reading, Jesus shows us what that road to sainthood looks like.
In the Beatitudes, Jesus painted a portrait of himself, the livings aint par excellence.
He was also painting a portrait of the person that we are all call ed to become.
The Beatitudes give us different facets of the person of Jesus, while at the same time showing us different ways in which we might reflect the person o f Jesu Feast of All Saints 1st November 2026 Very Rev. Canon Colm McBride PP :
Parochial House 44 Lough Road Loughguile BT44 9JN
St Patrick’s and St MacNissi’s Parish Ofoce Hours : Mon Wed
Thurs 10 2.30 p.m.
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Feast of All Saints and All Souls PLENARY INDULGENCE From 12 noon on 1st Nov to midnight on the 2nd of November all who have confessed, received Holy Communion and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (Our Father, Hail Mary, or any other praye r of one’s choice ) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church /or atory and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostles Creed.
This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.
Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following the 1st of Nov.
Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st to 8th November.
The faithful who visit the cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence, appl icable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1 to 8th November . The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.
CONFESSIONS EACH
WEDNESDAY 7.00-7.20 AND
SAT 31ST OCT 6.00-6.20 Parish Mass Times Feast of All Saints Holy Day of Obligation as per Sunday schedule All Souls
Monday 2nd Nov St Patrick’s 9.30 a.m. St. MacNissi’s 7.30 p.m.
Ministers of the Word We are currently appealing for additional volunteers to j oin our current Ministers of the Word rota.
Please consider offering your help as we all gather in praye r to honour God.
To register your interest please contact the Parish Ofoce or speak with Canon McBride after any of the Masses.
PARISH FARM LETTING The land is open for offers for the period from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2027. Offers will be finalised by close of business on
FRIDAY 13th NOVEMB ER 2026. Offers must be made directly to the ofoces of McIlroy & Son in person or by telephone, successful bidders will be notified as soon as possible after closing of offers and consu ltation with the Parish Committee.
BAPTISMS The Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month only (Time: approx. 11.30 To book please contact the Parish Ofoce.
A copy of the child’s long birth certificate is required within a week of booking.
On the day please bring a Baptism Candle and a white Shawl.
ANNIVERSARY/MONTH MIND MASS Please now book through the ofoce, these can be booked for any scheduled Mass excluding
Sunday 9.00 a.m. WEDDING BOOKING Please ring the ofoce for initial booking
Sat 31st Oct 6-6.20p St Patrick’s Confessions Vigil Mass for Feast of All Saints 6.30 p.m.
St Patrick’s Mini sters of the Word Mini sters of the Eucharist D. McCloskey G. McCloskey & S McClements
Mass Patsy McIlhatton
Sunday 1st Nov All Saints 9.00 a.m. St Patrick’s Paula Casey B. Connolly & T McIntyre Mass Intention - The Faithful Departed 10.30 a.m.
St MacNissi’s Patrick McKendry D. McCahon & Maura Young Mass Intention - The Faithful Departed
Monday 2nd Nov All Souls 9.30 a.m. St Patrick’s Feast of All Souls Mass Intention - The Faithful Departed All Souls 7.30 p.m.
St MacNissi’s Feast of All Souls Mass Intention - The Faithful Departed
Tuesday 9.30 a.m. St MacNissi’s Mass
Wed 4th Nov 7 – 7.20 p.m. St Patrick’s Confessions before Mass 7.30 p.m.
St Patrick’s Mass and Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Mass Intention For Deceased GAA Members 8.00 p.m.
St Patrick’s Holy Hour
Thursday 9.30 a.m. St Patrick’s Mass followed Adoration 1 0.00 a.m. -12 noon.
Friday 9.30 a.m. St Patrick’s First Friday Mass
Sat 7th Nov 6-6.20p St Patrick’s First Saturday Confessions 6.30 p.m.
St Patrick’s Mini sters of the Word Mini sters of the Eucharist Eileen Traynor A McNaughton & M McMullan First Anniversary Mass Marie O’Hagan
Sun 8th Nov 9.00 a.m. St Patrick’s Roisin McKillop G McMillan 10.30 a.m. St MacNissi’s Pat McAuley M. McKinley & J McCarry
Colm McCollum ANNIVERSARIE S Marie O’Hagan (1st Anniversary) William Anderson Annie Gillan Shannon Irvine Stanley Johnston Katie McCloskey Patrick McCollum Aaron McConville Mary McFadden Seamus McKendry Mary Jane McVeigh Chris Reid Baby Smyth Barney Watt Eamonn Young Monthly Healing Mass will be celebrated next Monday evening 9th November in St. MacNissi’s at 7.30 p.m.
Parish Sacramental Dates 2027 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Sat 24th April 2027 CONFIRMATION
Thurs 6th May 2027. WEEKLY COLLECTION £1395.00 Thank you for your support. Monthly Offering will be taken up this weekend.
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rot TERR. PARISH OF ST TERESA OF AVILA SR Web Page: www.stteresasparish.church i láic
stteresas@downandconnotr.org “a | 4 j Black Mountain Famialy of Parishes O80 iheae Fr Gabriel Lyons 028 9061 2855 g.lyons@downandconnor.org Parish Office Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 3pm. 1 November 2026 Feast of All Saints, (Monday, Thirty First Week, Year
Sunday Gospel We remember the followers of Jesus who from every time and place made the values
of the gospel their way of life. From the very beginning of the Church saints are called to mind for the
work they did as members for our family, who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. As we
ask their intercession, we also pray for the grace to follow their example in faith, hope and love. All of
life is a return to God, the saints have completed their pilgrimage of faith, and we are called to follow
in their footsteps. ( Fr S Crumptor).
Church of the Holy Spirit (Sat.) Vigil 5pm, St Matthias’ 10am, St Teresa’s 12noon.
St Teresa’s Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10am.
St Matthias Monday 7pm (All Souls), Wednesday 9am, Friday 7am & Saturday 10am.
Confessions Saturday 4 30pm in Church of the Holy Spirit, after any Mass and on request.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday in St Matthias’ Church from 1lam to 4pm.
To book an Anniversary Mass, Baptism or Wedding Ceremony please email the Parish Office.
November Dead Lists are available in the church porch. Masses celebrated during the month of
November are for those who have died.
Please note, that in accordance with Bishop Alan McGuckian’'s recommendation, eulogies will not
take place at Funeral Masses.
The handshake of peace is suspended for the winter months. At Mass you are welcome to smile, nod,
wave if you wish.
Kathleen Ferrin, Brian McCafferty, John Ross, Pat Smith.
Anniversaries: Josephine Carabine, Geraldine Kane, Josephine Davey, Ellen and Harry McKeown,
Dee Murray, Patsy Hughes, Grace Patterson, Ann McCann, Frances White, Rita and Pat Rogan, Mary
and John Galway, Annie Walsh, Brigid Agnes Maguire, Kevin Hughes, McNamara Family, Hughes
Family.
Sancturary Candle: Geraldine Kane, Rita and Pat Rogan.
Weekly Collection: £1 265. Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Draw Winners October 2026 Marie McCormack, Agnes McMullan, Brian Willoughby,
Sandra Galbraith, Pauline Toner.
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