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1BSJTIFTPG/FXSZ4BWBM After he sat down. This is a significant detail.
Rabbis would assume any posture as they discussed matters with their students; but when it came to teaching officially expounding the Law they always sat.
In saying that Jesus sat down, Matthew is telling us that what follows is no small-talk but the heart of the matter.
The Beatitudes are the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, as the Sermon on the Mount is the heart of the whole Gospel. Blessed are the poor in spirit. Another translation, less happily says How happy are the poor in spirit. But there are differences between blessed and happy. You can be blessed without knowing it.
I saw this clearly as I watched a young couple almost compete with each other to hold their baby, while the baby slept through it all.
You can also be blessed without appreciating it. Youre blessed with good health, someone says to you; but you dont feel blessed at all, you feel just normal.
It is only when you fall ill that you appreciate health. When you have a toothache, said Thich Nhat Hanh, you realise how wonderful it is not to have a toothache. Happiness, on the other hand, is just a passing state of feeling.
The word happiness is related to happen and perhaps: it is about randomness, it is about hit and miss.
Feelings, like the weather, come and go and are constantly changing.
You can't stake a claim to happiness because it is not firm ground and stakes take no hold there.
Jesus doesnt tell you that you are happy.
He tells you that you are blessed. He tells the poor in spirit that whether they know it or not, whether they appreciate it or not, they are blessed.
Blessedness comes from beyond the changeable world of feelings and ideas.
The mediaeval theologians spoke about beatitudo. The word is normally translated as happiness, but beatitudo is not the subjective feeling of happiness, it is the objective state of being rightly aligned in ones life.
As we go through our phases we are to know that there is a loving God who cares for us with the love of a father and mother.
It is especially when we are weak and without resources of our own that we come to know it.
It is when we ourselves begin to embody some of God's own qualities, made visible in the life of Jesus, that we know it.
The Beatitudes are the best portrait we have of Jesus himself, and he honours us by telling us they are our portrait too.
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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,
mas 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.
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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 banguet 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.
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Created and published by Tara Lees, 1 Lille Park, Belfast, BT10 02890302817 . tarabooklet@gmail.com
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The Beatitudes are not a distant ideal for a few extraordinarys« death and resurrection make possible for every disciple.
All Sa described: saints and people in whom the Kingdom alreadysh
To become people of the Beatitudes is first to receive | have nothing to offer God but empty hands.
That knowledge negotiating with the Lord and begin to depend on Him.
Mour wounds of the world, and in that grief the Comforter drawsne can give.
Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness discc leave it unsatisfied.
Mercy, purity of heart, and peace-making are the fruit: have been forgiven; we learn to see God because we have Christ has already reconciled us.
The final Beatitudes or loss. What set them apart was not immunity from suffering, promise: ‘theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.’
We do not become such people by effort alone.
Thes fidelity in ordinary duties, and by the quiet surrender that let Cvirtues but a living assurance: what grace accomplished in the admire the blessed, but to be numbered among them.
Canon Fr; Newry Cathedral Parish is very pleased to be hosting ‘The Magic of Christmas with The Priests and Margaret Keys’ in St. Brigid’s Church on
Sunday 6th December 2026. Tickets are available from the Parish Office, Hill Street, or can be bought online through Eventbrite.
Mass for our deceased relatives and friends The annual Mass for our deceased relatives and friends will be on 11 and 12 November at 7.30 in the Cathedral.
Any family who has lost a loved one this year will receive an invitation to one of the Masses.
We also welcome everyone who, in previous years, wish to remember their dearly departed loved ones and friends.
Special candles will be lit and placed on the altar bearing the names of those who have died this year.
They will remain on the altar for the two evening Masses and can be collected from the Cathedral on
Friday 13 November from 11am onwards. After each Mass we will hold a retiring collection.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE Just to remind you of the “Book of Remembrance” in honour of departed family, friends and loved ones.
This book is presently situated at Our Lady’s Altar for viewing.
If you wish to add a name in this book, you need to complete a form. Forms can be collected beside the book or from the
or downloaded from the Parish Website. Completed forms should be returned to the Parish Office, 38-40 Hill Street with the date on which your loved one died.
November Dead Lists Mass will be offered each day during November for those whose names are on the November Dead Lists.
If you wish to get blank list, they are at the back of the Churches and they are also available in the Parish Office.
The Purgatorian Society will meet each Tuesday evening for the month of November after the 7.30pm Mass in St Marys to pray for the souls of our beloved dead.
All are welcome.
Paul Heaney, Mountpleasant Fr. Oliver Mooney, Newry Trevor McKeown, Carlingford Park Jack McClorey, Emmet Street NEWRY PARISH COLLECTIONS
Sunday 25 October 2026
Weekly £ 1755.90 Loose Plate £ 2019.48 Direct Debits £ 1723.04 £ 5498.42 Priests’ Collection £ 56.00 To make ends meet each week we need another £2200.00 each week.
Newry Parish is part of the Dromore Diocesan Trust. Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
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: ADMINISTRATOR Is. On the mountain, Jesus describes the life that His ownts Day simply holds up those who, by grace, became what he ns itself. 90verty we cannot manufacture.
The poor in spirit know they not self-contempt; it is the freedom that comes when we stopng follows naturally.
We grieve not only our own sins but the . Meekness is the strength that refuses to seize what only God ar that the desire itself is already a gift, and that God does not if that same dependence.
We learn to forgive because we ed looking only at ourselves; we learn to make peace because that this path is not costless.
The saints were not spared insult ut the conviction that no persecution could revoke the nts were formed by the Word, by the Sacraments, by daily ist live His own life in them.
Their witness is not a museum of ; grace can begin in us.
On this feast we ask not merely to cis Brown Rev. Davide Mastrolinardi Congratulations to Rev. Davide who was ordained a Deacon on Saturday the 24th October in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh.
He was a student in Redemptoris Mater seminary in Dundalk.
He was ordained for the Archdiocese of Armagh.
Newry Cathedral Shop The Grotto on Hill St has closed.
We are encouraging all parishioners to support the Cathedral Shop on the Mall as that is of benefit to the parish.
There is a wide selection of religious goods, Christmas Mass Bouquets, Christmas Cards and gifts.
Every pound you spend in the Cathedral Shop is of benefit to the parish.
The Newry Cathedral Bicentary 2029 Protecting the Past and Embracing the Future Project is made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Thanks to the National Lottery Players, we will be able to deal with the ingress of water damaging the beautiful mosaic on the interior walls ahead of our 200-year anniversary in 2029. We will also develop an activity programme to widely share the social, cultural and ecclesiastic heritage of the Cathedral and the surrounding area.
Day Pilgrimage to God’s Cottage, Glendalough on
Sunday 15th November for the Holy Souls led by Fr. Thaddy Doyle.
For details telephone Freda 028 30263584 . RECENTLY BAPTISED Sophia Sharon Smyth, 10 Fearon’s Terrace, Bessbrook Eimhear Conol, 3 Hawood Crescent, Kilkeel Oisin Patrick McAlinden, 36 Edenbrook, Banbridge Odhron Anthony Heaney, 3 Hill Crescent, Damolly Stanton Healthcare, Belfast wishes to acknowledge the generosity to those who contributed to their collections on the 26th and 27th September.
The collection amounted to £2051.49 Evora Hospice would like to sincerely thank the parishioners and volunteers of Newry & Saval parishes for participating in this year's recent collection.
These funds will enable the Hospice to continue providing care and support to local people and their families.
The support is truly appreciated. The amounts raised are, Newry Parish £1,500 and €56.90, Saval Parish £1695.55 and €16.70. SAVAL PARISH COLLECTIONS
Sunday 25 October 2026 Weekly £ 243.50 Loose Plate £ 51.60 Direct Debits £126.59 £ 421.69 Saval Parish is part of the Dromore Diocesan Trust. Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
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NEWRY PARISH ANNIVERSARIES FOR OUR DECEASED RELATIVES Cathedral Anniversaries
Saturday 31 October 6.00pm Michael Kelly, Chapel Road & deceased family members
Sunday 1 November 9.00am Philomena Davis, Hennessy Park | Maureen & Edward McAteer, Mountainview House, Ballyholland & Roisin Doran, Maginnis Villas | Theresa, Bernard & Phyllis McAteer & Deceased members of the McAteer Family, Castle Street 12 noon Valentine Farrell, Beechmount Park | Vera Hanratty, Fifth Avenue, Derrybeg Ursula Palmer, Greenfield Park | Josephine Loy, Bridge Street 5.30pm Maria McGuigan, Maginnis Villas | James & Mary Ryan, Greenwood Drive & Noreen McKevitt, Killeen & Sheila Gavaghan, Warrenpoint
Monday 2 November 10.30am Alfredo Nepomuceno, Laurel Grove
Wednesday 4 November 10.30am Brendan Gallagher, Glen Patrick Lawns | Alfonso Torees Batista, Columbia & Windsor Bungalows
Thursday 5 November 10.30am Bridget Murphy, White Cross Hotel
Friday 6 November 10.30am Declan Murphy, The Manse | Holy Souls | Joseph Porter, St. Mary’s Villas
Saturday 7 November 10.30am Michael Clarke, Fairlawns Way | Maisie & James Keenan, Mourneview, Ballyholland Rose & Mickey Turley, Carnacally | John & Kathleen Higgins, Belfast, Helen & Brian McGeeney & Patrick & Bridget Mulholland, Carnbane Gardens 6.00pm Marian Strain, Ashfield Avenue Bert, Teresa, Louis & Patrick McGuigan, The Manse | Alfonzo Torres Batista, Windsor Bungalows & Columbia Spencer, North Street | Jimmy Byrne, St. Clare’s Avenue | William & Bridget Quinn, St. Clare’s Avenue Terence & Mary McGovern, Grinan | Elizabeth (Betty) McNeill, Emmett Street | Sarah Frances Halliday, St. Mary's Terrace, Stream Street Michael McKeown, Newry | John Francis & Cissie Fallon, Forthill Road Bridie Murchan, Windmill Place & deceased members of the Murchan & McAteer, Families | Deceased members of the Carr Family, Greenisland & Aughnamoira Deceased members of the Reilly Family, Glen Hill | Dympna Hughes, Springmartin Sean & Philomena O'Hare, Elmwood Park & deceased family members
Sunday 8 November 9.00am Michael Flanagan, Cedar Grove & deceased family members 12 noon Valentina Naoumova, Flagstaff Road 5.30pm Michael & Madeline Hollywood, Derrybeg Cottages St. Mary's Anniversaries
Sunday 1 November 10.30am Liam O'Hagan, Greenan Road | Robert & Philomena Waters, Rosaleen Moore, Ann Maguire, John O'Hare & Kathleen White & deceased family members, Warrenpoint Malachy & Alice McKenna, North Street | Patrick Joseph O'Hare & deceased family Members, Carnagh Park | Frank Bradley, Innisfree Park
Tuesday 3 November 7.30pm John McClelland, Oakvale Avenue | Jimmy (Cush) McKevitt, Thomas Street Mary Robert & Jim Torley, High Street | Liam O'Hagan, Greenan Road
Sunday 8 November 10.30am Patrick & Mary Catherine Hughes, Boat Street & Joe & Eileen Hughes, Maryville Park Richard McMahon, Mass Rock Lane | Nan & James Kearney, Warren Hill Margaret & Michael Fearon & deceased family members, Chapel Street St. Brigid’s Anniversaries
Saturday 31 October 7.30pm Eamon McAteer, Barcroft Park & Boyd & Jeanette McAteer, North Street & Scott McAteer, Wishaw | Mary & Patrick Rooney, Main Avenue, Derrybeg
Saturday 7 November 7.30pm Michael Fox, Killeavy Road | Ellen & James Noade, Susan & Charlie Moore, Kathleen & Mary Mallon, England & Lawrence Noade | Maria Browne, Main Avenue, Derrybeg Saval Anniversaries
Saturday 31 October 6.00pm Joe McEvoy | Colum McNally
Sunday 1 November 10.30am Danielle O’Keane (Neé Mullan), | Teresa Turley, Felix & Patrick Fearon & deceased family members
Wednesday 4 November 7.30pm Josephine & Vincent Sands & Michael & Rose Connell
Saturday 7 November 6.00pm Alice, Brigid, Frank & John Kerr
Sunday 8 November 10.30am Peter & Annie McCarthy & Joseph & Mary Fitzpatrick | Sr. Barbara McNally & decease Family members. St. Catherine’s Anniversaries
Saturday 31 October 7.30pm Winifred & Vincent White | James Connolly | Kathleen Quinn
Sunday 1 November 8.00am Denis Rice 9.30pm Maureen & Ignatius Kelly | Mona & Michael Booker | Jean & Mary McLoughlin 11.00am Lily Grant | John, Robet & Christopher Campbell Teeny Rooney & Holy Souls | Christopher & Margaret Murray | Michael & Margaret McParland | Marie Manley | John Faloon 12.30pm Kevin McCaffrey & deceased members of the McCaffrey Family Edward McFerran | John Ward & Gertrude Fullen | Nicholas Shevlin & deceased Members of the Shevlin Families | John & Ita Cooke & deceased family members
Monday 2 November 7.30am Mary & Thomas Byrne 11.00am Ann McWilliams | Margaret Toal | Ann Marie & Tumilty Family 7.30pm Imelda Gaffney | Patrick Sheridan
Tuesday 3 November 7.30am James, Thomas, Margaret & Elizabeth McShane | Jimmy & Margaret Hanna 11.00am Martin Joseph Ward & Holy Souls 7.30pm Seamus McCartan | Beatrice & Patrick Hughes
Wednesday 4 November 7.30pm Charlie Smyth
Thursday 5 November 7.30pm Brendan & Leontia Fegan | Margaret McEvoy
Friday 6 November 11.00am Derek & Rhoda Manely | Hugh John, Patrick, Mary & Eugene Kelly | John Crawford, Maurice & Claire Costello
Saturday 7 November 11.00am Bride Devine | Bridie Brailsford 7.30pm Nial McCaul
Sunday 8 November 8.00am James & Marie McKevitt 11.00am Patrick & Rose Morgan | Moira McKevitt | Joseph Oliver 12.30pm Gerry & Bernadette Donaghy | Margaret Anderson | Benefactors of the Church & Priory
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Feast of All Saints ENTRANCE ANTIPHON 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.
OPENING PRAYER 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.
Amen FIRST READING Apocalypse 7:24. 9-14 A reading from the book of the Apocalypse 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 blcod of the Lamb.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Py 23 Response: Such are the men who seek your face, O Lord.
1. The Lard’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 1 John 3: t-3 A reading from the first letter of St John 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 we shall be like him because we shall see him as he really is.
Surely everyone who entertains this hope must purify himself, must try to be as pure as Christ. The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, alleluia!
Come to me, all you whe labour and are overburdened, and | will give you rest, says the Lord.
Alleluia! GOSPEL Mart 54-42 The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew Glory to you, O Lord.
Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill.
There he sat down and was joined by his disciples.
Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them: ‘How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Happy the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage.
Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted.
Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied.
Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them.
Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God.
Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called sons of God.
Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ‘Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of
calumny against you on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. PROFESSION OF FAITH | believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. | believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
Amen, PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS 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. Amen MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.
COMMUNION ANTIPHON 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.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION 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 fuliness of your love, we may pass from this pilgrim table to the banquet of our heavenly homeland.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
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ANHMHANH BB a EERS BS an RAmm SICK CALLS AND Nshoc - NOVEMBER 2026 OUR PARISH BULLETIN (028) 3832 3 ch - MASS FOR OUR DECEASED
(028) 3832 3161 . H We extend a warm welcome to all who attend our church. We hope you will find
(028) 38321289
There will be Mass here in St Paul's our parish community a place where your life of faith will be nourished. Your Parish
www.lurganparish.com th I prayers, your presence and your talents are most welcome! : genpar’ on
Monday 9 November 2026 at 7.00pm. a Mav God bless all of us.
@lurganparish for deceased Parishioners whose deaths occurred between Ba Parish App: Parish365 1 November 2025 and 31 October 2026 iain Father Colum Muroh Emma Colum Wright CC Download App Store or Google Play Mass in St Peter’s will be on
Tuesday 10° November at 7.00pm ar ul Father Kinnelbu 4 3161 St Pal Te Pnon Saint Vincent de Paul Anyone wishing to have a deceased person from outside the parish between: | in | ather Kingsley Idoghor (028) t Paul's Presbytery William Street: 1st November 2025 - 315
October 2026 name included, please contact parish office |. 66-70 North Street, Lurgan BT67 9AH 54 Francis Street (028) 3832 5725 before
Friday 30 October. Thank You Iim Father Anthony Moffet, CC (028) 3832 33161 —Lurgan BT66 6DL “Volunteers needed.
Please give your 66-70 North Street, Lurgan BT67 9AH (028) 3832 7173 time" colum.wright: btintemet.com SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND PRAYER FOR THE HOLY SOULS NOVEMBER PRAYER
SUNDAY 1*t NOVEMBER Father Maciej Zacharek, PP:
0739 466 3709
ADULTS WHO REQUIRE PROTECTION: Rosary whose marches beyond counting. end and 2026 25 Bottier Road, Moirae: magheralinparish@dromorediocese.org Dromore Diocesan Meditative Hymns . . ALL SAINTS SOLEMNITY Our Parish Deacons: Rev Kevin Devine (028) 3832 3161
Designated Liaison Person Chaplet for the Holy Souls Keep us mindful that life is short and the Rev. Pearse Thombury (028) 3832 3161
Mr Stephen Sherry: 07301246329
Led by the Ss Peter and Paul's jour of death unknown.
ppmtho@gmail.com safeguardingdirector@dromorediocese.org Pp G Let your Spirit guide our days on earth in Saint Paul’s Parish Safdi rayer roup the ways of holiness and justice, that we Rain statin and Pat HSac iata Every Thursday in November 7-8pm may serve you in union with the whole + + mabey chon 07563 293429. an.
Adoration Chapel Church, sure in faith, strong in hope, perfect elephone: Edward Street.
Luraan in love. ST PAUL'S PARISH ST PETER’S PARISH And when our earthling i: ly dwelling is ended,
THE room NOVEMBER foes i NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF lead us rejoicing into your kingdom where Sunday Sunda’ PERPETUAL HELP you live for ever and ever.
Amen Vigil 7:00pm (Saturday) Vigil 6:00pm (Saturday) For the proper use of wealth — I , i Order of Christian Funerals 9:00am and 10:30am. el Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that The Novena in St Paul's continues 8:00am and 12 Noon not succumbing to the temptation of For nine weeks until PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE, Weekdays selfishness, it may always be put at the
Monday 7“ December 2026.
SAT 5‘ &
SUNDAY 6" DECEMBER Monday to Friday: 10:00am Mond Friday: 8:00 service of the common good and solidarity of The Novena prayers will be said at the We welcome all 18 years plus, parents,
Saturday 10.30am londay to Friday: 8:00am those who have less 10.00am Mass. grandparents, and others. Saint Paul’s Parish Office Tuesday: and
Friday 8.00 am and The Novena in St Peter’s will continues Join us to prepare for Christmas through, Parish Secret 7:00pm FEAST DAYS DURING THIS WEEK For nikil prayer, song, Mass and the Sacrament of idea
Saturday 9.30am Ú or nine weeks untí Reconciliation, the Sacrament of the Sick,
(028) 3832 1289 . iú .
Monday 2 November - The Commemoration of
Tuesday 8" December. and the shared experience of travelling
Saint Peter’s Parish Office all the Faithful Departed - Belief in the Novena prayers will be said at the with others and sharing your time with stpaulsparishlurgan@dromorediocese.org Parish Secretary resurrection of the dead is an essential part of 8.00am and 7.00pm Masses. them through conversation, shared food, 7 028) 3832 3161
Christian revelation. It implies a particular and prayer together.
Office Hours , ) understanding of the ineluctable mystery of Your Pilgrimage will include B&Band an Monday to
Friday 9.00am to 12.30pm stpetersparishlurgan@dromorediocese.org death.
ADORATION CHAPEL evening meal at St Mary's Hotel in Knock.
Requests for Anniversaries and Month’s Office Hours Armagh.
Armach rach vy. Bishop of Fhia On route will stop for and . . . - Horation Jam to 9pm scones and on route home we will stop for Mind notices must be left into the
Monday 10:00am — 1:00pm and became Vicar of Ceallach, the reforming Bishop dinner, approx. 4.30 pm - All included Parish Office on or before 12 noon on 1:45pm —4.00pm of Armagh.
He continued this work of reform as costs £170. the Wednesday prior to the week before Tuesday-Thursday 9.00am — 1.00pm Bee i connor and tater Bishop of Armagh.
In COFFEE MORNING! SALE To book email 7 . . n . jalachy set out from Ireland to meet the St Peter’s GAC, youthdirector@dromorediocese.org or if they are to be included in the Bulletin. and 1:45pm — 4.00 pm Pope but died on his way at Clairvaux, he is North Street, Lurgan phone 028 3083 3898 for more The minimum diocesan stipend is £10. Fridav 9.00am—1.000m buried in the abbey church there.
Saturday7th November 10am to 12 Noon information, —“ . ENVELOPES ARE PROVIDED AT THE wednesday: 4 November-St Charles Borromeo, Proceeds to Evora Hospice & Silver Whites so hold your place on frost tádue on shop Cardinal Archbishop olian at the ageol or before jursday jovember.
Fina BACK OF THE CHURCH WHICH WE : : ] BAPTISMS twenty-one, worked for reform in his diocese, He is balance due 27" November.
WOULD ASK YOU TO PLEASE USE. the Patron saint of catechists and seminarians.
PRAYER TO ST MARTIN DE PORRES
Thursday 5 November : Saint Martin De Porres FEAST 5 NOVEMBER THOUGHT FOR THE DAY With great joy and thanksgiving we welcome the 1579-1639. He became a Dominican lay brother, Most humble St Martin, whose burning ST VINCENT DE PAUL 9 Joy giving spending his nights in prayer and penance, his r CHRISTMAS HAMPER AND TOY From my own experience of having loved ones following persons into our parish community who iú in Há Toasts há for á sick and charity embraces not only the needy die, as well as from what others have shared were baptized recently in St Paul's: poor.
He is anonn a for hie devotion to the brethren but also the very animals of the uring th APPEAL ner all food with me, | have found that usually, after a time, Victoria Zo Ciszewska Blessed Sacrament. leids, splendid example charity, we nal uring the month of November all foo we sense that our deceased loved ones on Martina Ciszewska
Friday 6" November All the Saints of Ireland - In ore erect Gift o F Jour solitons and donations ieil Há in sane ntde Paul longer need us to pray for them.
Now they just Nil I mm the communion of Saints, many and varied intion. show to In preparation for the Christmas is All parents wishing to have a child baptised in iritiialití generous intercession, show to the people hampers.
Our aim is to have the want us to connect with them. á h spiritualities have been developed throughout St Paul's Parish, must notify the i : of every race and every colour the paths of hampers completed by December 11 Prayer for the dead does that and even though a isnmu "y the history of the Churches.
The different unity and of justice. Amen pépneei : our prayers might still have to be formulate as if Parish Office in person. schools of Christian spirituality share in the living We will put up the Giving Tree in the h - tradition of prayer and are essential guides for back of the church during November so we are praying for them we are now simply ONE MONTH'S NOTICE IS REQUIRED the faithful.
In their rich diversity they are vy. that the gift and toy appeal will also end connecting with them and what was formerly a Baptisms take place on the second and fourth refractions of the one pure light of the Holy GIVE (S.00p all by December 11. This gives the cold, cutting absence now becomes a warm, Sunday of each month.
Spirit. Save Lives reesei volunteers time to complete all the comforting presence. .
Saturday 7" November - St Willibrord, Bishop Tare overy8 hampers and gift/toy bags to be Fon Rotheiser OM/ and Missionary - born in 658 in Northumbria.
He distributed to the families. MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS entered the Benedictine order.
He spent 12 Book now for yin ioect The SVP Annual Christmas Appeal Talk St Paul’s Parish now accepts ONLINE NOVEMBER DEAD LIST years at the monastery of Rath Melsigi near community blood donation given by a member of the SVP DONATIONS Just scan the QR code with your November dead list and envelopes can be Milford, Co Carlow. session!
SCAN HERE Conference will take place at all the phone camera to donate picked up at the back of the Chapel.
Redes Masses on the weekend of December 5 eeel Rementber also on your isis, old neighbours, BETTER TOGETHER i a ma geese Band the Annual Appeal Collection will poe Re : friends and those who have no one left to Our monthly Tea dance will take place on S‘ake place the following weekend, reg trios pray for them.
Sunday 1st November in Brownlow Abha, December 12-13. aem H Please return and put into the black box. The Hubf 3.00 to 5 30
Thursday 05 November At this time the St. Vincent de Paul envelopes are opened in the Sacristy and all ommunity UD trom 3.00 to Upm.bee Conference would like to thank you, on Or visit https://donate.mydona.com/st-pauls-donationstaken out before the lists are Please come and join us and enjoy an behalf of all the families in need, for sees wash Wnqan added to the basket in front of the Altar. afternoon of music and craic. your continued generosity.
May God Parish-lurgan: Thank You Refreshments served.
Open to everyone. — oecee bless you and your families.
"Tteee ? As parishioners we offer our sincere sympathy, prayers and support to c the family members of those who have died $ recently: 9
“5 Mary McKinstry (née Doyle) Deeny Drive a Pauline Downing, Leansmount Road 2 Bernadette (Bernie) O’Neill (née Doran) Cottage Road, Lurgan Darie McKinstry, Derrymacash Anthony (Tony) Sharpe, Deeny Drive
SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026 10.30AM Bernard McQuillan, Ashgrove Gardens Canice (Kenny) Gribbon, Downshire Avenue Roisin Starkey, Leggamaddy, Co Down Eleanor McKerr, Avondale Green John&Margaret McCann Valley Lane, Waringstown
SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026 - VIGIL 7.00PM Paul Mitchell, Silverwood Drive Gerard Dummigan, Sloan Street Tommy Kavanagh, Bradford/Hawthorn Avenue Eileen McCann, Cafolla Gardens
SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2026 9.00AM Madeline McCorry, Parkview Street
SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2026 10.30AM Declan Halfpenny Taghnevan Close John McKenna, Derrytrasna Dermot French, Pinebank Agnes Martin, Francis Street Donald Murtagh, Ashwood Herbert McKeag, Brown Street Kristian McVitty, George Street Seamus Lavelle and deceased members of Lavelle Family
MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2026 10.00AM Nan and James Haddock, Cafolla Gardens
TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2026 10.00AM Patrick McShane, Brett Drive Gerard Finnegan, Antrim Road Malachy O’Hagan, Garrymore
WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2026 10.00AM Gerry Hamill, Taghnevan Drive Marian Martin, Rectory Park May McCaughley, Silverwood Drive Brendan Hughes, Francis Street Nellie McCluskey, Widnes Irene Haughey, Ashwood/Rowan Park
THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2026 10.00AM Sean Hamill, Taghnevan Drive Gerald News, Edward Street Doris Mary Toman, Desmond Ave
FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2026 10.00
AM Barry McAreavey, Lurgan Tarry Lucia Morgan, Lough Road Brendan (Ben) Toner, Sloan Street
SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2026 10.30AM Margaret Doran, Silverwood Drive Eddie Corey, Monbrief Walk Joseph McKenna, Craigavon/Banbridge
SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2026 VIGIL MASS 7.00PM Ethna Menary Deramore Drive Angela Cafolla, Mansefield John Lavery, Manor Drive APOSTOLIC WORK OF Fr Kingsley and members of the Parish Prayer Group will be carrying out Apostolic Work of Mercy sometimes- in October/November this year, to visit sick 3 parishioners, the lonely or housebound, to say the Rosary with them, or a wee chat & to letthem know & they are not alone because the parish remembers & g always prays for them. 3 If you or your family would like a visit, could you please &. leave your name & address into the Parish Office.
This will help Fr Kingsley & the Prayer Group plan the visit. s
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Bulletin Fr Colum Murphy, PPFr Colum Wright, CCFr Anthony Moffatt, CCFr Kingsley Idoghor, SMMM Deacon Kevin Devine Deacon Pearse Thornbury St Peter’s Parish, Shankill 1st NOVEMBER 2026 – ALL SAINTS DAY
Mary McKinstry nee Doyle, Deeny Drive Pauline Downing, Leansmount Road Bernadette (Bernie) O’Neill, Cottage Walk Baby Cathal Mallon-Derby, Garrymore Anthony (Tony) Sharpe, Deeny Drive
Sunday 1st November Kevin Dixon, Dorset, England Patrick O’Connor, Gilford Road Dermot French, Pinebank Ellen Breen, Ballynamoney Road Francie Burns, Clare Moss Road, Waringstown Rose Carville, Wesley Place Owen Conlon, Tullylish Stephen Withers, Deeny Drive Eithne McQuade, Allenhill Park
Monday 2nd November Michael Brady, Shore Road Hugh Cassells Snr, Mary Street Sr Cornelius Hurley, Assumption Convent S. A Vera Leathem, Gosselin Ave Patricia McDonald, Kilwilke Road Edward Scullion, Kinnego Nan & James Haddock, Cafolla Gardens Colette Cowen nee Kearney, Cherryville Park Sarah Hesketh, Brownlow Terrace
Tuesday 3rd November Kathleen McAlinden, Woodville Street Brian Magill, Grattan Street Kathleen Bell, Prospect Way Patrick McShane, Brett Drive Joseph Brady, Lake Street Gregory Burke, Kelly Gardens Mary McKeown, Ennis Tarry
Wednesday 4th November Lily Phillips, Lisburn May McCaughley, Silverwood Drive Bernadette Pearson, Waringstown Kathleen & Ernie McCarron, Oakleigh Grove Hugh McCreanor, Shore Road Kathleen Griffin, Cherrytree Walk Marian Martin, Rectory Park
Thursday 5th November Marie Haden-McManus, Laurence Sq/Manchester Joseph Mallon, Wellington Street Kathleen Austin, Oakleigh Fold Doris Mary Toman, Desmond Ave Ethna O’Rourke, Shore Road/USA
Friday 6th November Maureen Magee, Wenlock Terrace Netta Toman, Church Walk Joseph (Joey) Brady, Shore Road Eamon McManus, Laurence Square/ Manchester Pius McManus, Laurence Square/ Manchester Kathleen Ferris, North Street Barry McAreavey, Lurgantarry Mary McNeice, Shore Road
Saturday 7th November Mary Kate Mulligan, Arva, Co Cavan Jimmy Walsh, Beech Court Eileen McSherry, Drumnamoe Avenue Eternal rest grant onto them O Lord Parochial House and Parish Office - Tel. 3832 3161
office@stpetersparishlurgan.org Website: www.lurganparish.com St Paul’s Parish Office 38321289 & Parochial House, 54 Francis Street 38327173 Safeguarding Children and Adults who require protection.
Designated person for Dromore Diocese – Mr Stephen Sherry 07301246329
Or email safeguardingdirector@dromorediocese.org Parish Safeguarding Representative –Tel. 0756 329 3429
St Vincent De Paul, Ozanam Centre 3832 5725
Saturday 9.30am, 6pm (Vigil) Sunday 8am, & 12.00 noon Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8am Tuesday & Friday 8am & 7pm ST PAUL’S CHURCH Sunday: 9am & 10.30am, Monday–Friday: 10am Saturday: 10.30 am & 7pm (Vigil) PRAYER FOR THE HOLY SOULS Rosary, Meditative hymns Chaplet for the Holy Souls Led by the Ss Peter and Paul prayer group Every Thursday in November 7 – 8pm Adoration Chapel, Edward Street OFERTORY COLLECTION 18th October - £3389.24 25th October -£2732.41 Plus, Standing Orders £303.60 weekly Donations – £55.00 – 2 weeks Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
We welcome the following children into the Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism Fíadh Aria Rose Magee, Lurgantarry Fíonn Toms McKerr, Belvedere Manor Pdraig Sen William Haughian- McGrath, Drumnamoe Gardens Our prayers and good wishes are extended to their families All parents wishing to have a child baptised in St Peter’s Parish, must notify the Parish Office in person.
One month’s notice is required. Baptisms take place on the first, third & Fifth Sunday of each month SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Friday 6.00pm - 6.45pm ANNUAL CHURCH GATE COLLECTION for Evora Hospice / formerly Southern Area Hospice will take place this weekend at all Masses.
St Peter’s Parish now accepts ONLINE DONATIONS Just scan the QR code with your phone camera to donate.
Or visit https://donate.mydona.com/st-peters-parish-lurgan.Scan the QR code.
Enter your amount. Input your card details.
Please do not forget to Gift Aid St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper and Toy Appeal: During the month of November all food donations will go to St. Vincent de Paul in preparation for the Christmas hampers.
Our aim is to have the hampers completed by December 11. We will put up the Giving Tree in the back of the Church during November so that the gift and toy appeal will also end by December 11. This gives the volunteers time to comple te all the hampers and gift/toy bags to be distributed to the families.
The SVP Annual Christmas Appeal Talk given by a member of the SVP Conference will take place at all the Masses on the we ekend of December 5-6 and the Annual Appeal Collection will take place the f ollowing weekend, December 12-13. At this time the St. Vincent de Paul Conference would like to thank you, on behalf of all the families in need, for your continu ed generosity.
May God bless you and your families. ALL SOULS–2nd November The word ALL is small.
It includes everyone. No-one is outside the unconditional mercy and love of God.
The prayers from the Masses are consoling and reassuring: ‘Listen kindly to our prayers, O Lord’, ‘look mercifully’, may they pass over to a dwelling of light and peace’, may they receive the joy of eternal happiness’. Coffee Morning/ Sale St Peter’s GAC Saturday7th November 10am to 12 noon Proceeds to Evora Hospice & the Silver Whites also An Evening with Eimear McGeown and Jonny Toman at St Peter's GAC
Friday 13th November 8pm Admission £5 Tickets available from St Peter's GAC Proceeds to SVDP Craigavon and Lurgan plus Evora Hospice MASS FOR RECENTLY DECEASED (Let us remember them) There will be Mass for deceased parishioners whose deaths occurred between 1 November 2025 and 31 October 2026 on
Tuesday 10th November at 7pm. At this Mass a representative from each bereaved family will be invited to carry a candle to the Sanctuary.
There will be prayers for both the deceased and the bereaved.
Those whose funerals were held in St Peter’ s are automatically put forward for a candle.
Bereaved parishioners, where a relative’s death took place outside of St Peter’s Parish during this period, are also welcome to have their loved one’s name included.
It is important that these names are made known to the Parish Office by
Friday 6th November to be included. Mass for deceased parishioners of St Paul’s –
Monday 9th November 7.00pm St Peters and St Pauls Charismatic Renewal The prayer group is on the last Thursday of each month and the Bible study is on the first Thursday of each month.
Both groups are held in The Upper Sacristy in St Peter’s Church NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP The Novena in St Peter’s will continue on Tuesday’s concluding on the 8th December.
The Novena prayers will be recited at the 8.00am and 7.00pm Masses.
The Novena in St Paul’s will continue on Monday’s and will concluding on 7th December.
The Novena prayers will be recited at the 10.00am Mass daily.
NOVEMBER DEAD LIST The November Dead List forms are now available at the back of the Church.
A box is provided to put them in at the back of the Church also.
Couch to Ceili!" St Peter's Parish Hall North St, Lurgan 11am-1230 each Thursday New term begins 5 November No partner/experience necessary Info: 07788 730 429 www.annettecollins.com Love Lurgan Singalong Session Singing for fun and friendship.
This is not a choir. No previous experience required.
Come along for enjoyment, social connection and mental wellbeing!
Join in with old favourites, pop, ballads and folk!
Thursday 5th November 2pm-3pm Love Lurgan Premises, 48A High Street, Lurgan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine,
Saturday 5th, and
Sunday 6th December – we welcome all 18 year olds plus, parents, grandparents, and others.
Join us to prepare for Christmas through, prayer, song, Mass and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Sacrament of the Sick, and the shared experience of travelling with others and sharing your time with them through conversation, shared food, and prayer together.
Your Pilgrimage will include B & Band an evening meal at St Mary’s Hotel in Knock.
On route we will stop for tea/coffee and scones and on the way home we will stop for our dinner, approx. 4.30 pm – All included costs £170. To book email youthdirector@dromorediocese.org or phone 028 30833898 for more information.
To hold your place £50 deposit is due on or before
Thursday 12th November. Final balance due 27th November. MONTH’S MIND
Saturday 7th November Ethna Menary, Deramore Drive Better Together Group. Our Monthly Tea Dance will be held today,
Sunday 1st Nov. in Brownlow Hub at 3pm. Everyone welcome.
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!
Help inspire young people to become agents of change St Peter's Lurgan (Shankill) https://www.lurganparish.com/
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