Ballymena Parish Bulletin

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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.
Wednesday Get Together Club continues - 16 September – 2 00pm-
4 00pm. Come and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat.
All Saints’ Men’s Group new project – Friday Club for Seniors (ladies
and gents) continue s – 11am-1pm. Activities include Badminton, Boccia
& Board games. Refreshment provided – Free! Managed by NACN &
financially supported by PHA.
Bingo continues – Sunday s - 7 30pm.
All Saints’ Men’s Club (Seniors) – Wednesday - 11am (after Mass). New
members welcome. No upper age limit.
Ladies Activity Class recommences – Monday14 September – 11 00am-
12noon. New members welcome.
Creative Crafters recommences – Monday 14 September – after
10 00am Mass
Pitter Patter Parents & Toddlers recommences – Monday 14 September
– 10 00am-11.45am – All Saints’ Youth Club.
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 13 September 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 - 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 £4006 Thank you for your generosity.
Parish Office Tel: 028 2564 1515 – weekdays 9am-12noon
Facebook Page: Ballymena Kirkinriola Parish
Youtube: All saints ballymena
. Website: ballymenaparish.org
Email: ballymena@downandconnor.org
If you are new to the parish, you are invited to register at the Parish Office
and collect an Information Pack for new Ballymena parishioners
Weekend Masses at 5pm & 6pm (vigils) and 10am & 11am will be
transmitted via YouTube and 6pm and 10am via Parish Radio
Daily Mass at 10am transmitted via Youtube and Parish Radio
Ballymena https://ballymenaparish.org

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Parish Website www.ballymenaparish.org
We welcome those who were Baptised recently in the
parish: Lyla-May Kerr

Recently deceased : Elizabeth Ann Hayes, Marie Reid

Month’s Mind: John Donnelly, Frank Heffron (Randalstown)
Anniversaries: Shaun McCormick (Downpatrick) & Hilda Butler (née
Kerr), Robert Atkinson, Jim Dougan, John Curry, Richard O’Rawe, Marie
Joseph, Sheila O’Brien, Patrick McKenna, Seamus Marron, Mary
McMullan, Rose, Joseph & Elizabeth Gallagher, Sheila & Joe McGrath,
Jo Roden, Susan O’Hara, Bridget McAlonan, Matilda Downey, Alfred
Mooney, James & Emily McIlwee, Jean & Patsy Neeson, Rose Murnin, Eric
Sphara, Martin McCarte
Eucharistic Adoration – Down and Connor Diocese is renewing and
developing its Diocesan Adoration Lay Committee in order to increase the
practice of Eucharistic Adoration in parishes throughout the diocese. You
are welcome to attend an Information Meeting at ONE of these venues:
Thursday 1 October – The Parish Centre Ballymena – 8 00pm
Friday 2 October – St Patrick’s Centre Downpatrick – 8 00pm
Registration from 7 30pm. See poster in the church for details .
Pioneer Gathering – Sunday 27 September
A meeting for all Pioneers who are interested in helping to renew and
strengthen the Pioneer Association in Down & Connor will take place on:
Sunday 27 September at 3.00 pm in Holy Family Gathering Space, Holy
Family Church, Newington Avenue, Belfast.
This gathering is open to all Pioneers, especially those who would like to
support a fresh start, new energy, and renewed commitment within our
diocese. We would be delighted to welcome as many Pioneers as possible .
Children’s Liturgy - We will shortly be restarting Children’s liturgy
following the summer break for pupils in P1 -7. Children’s liturgy is a
wonderful way for children to engage with the gospel message and the good
news of Jesus through storytelling, discussion, singing and prayer. The
liturgy will take place in the Parish Centre during the Sunday 10am
Mass from 13 September. Only children who have started Primary School
and have been registered by a parent/guardian to attend can leave the church
to attend. For new registrations, or if your details have changed, please
contact Claire on clarhanna@gmail.com or 07415653854 .
Fr Joe Davis – Presentation
There will be a special Mass of thanksgiving concelebrated with Fr Joe in
All Saints Church on Friday 25th September at 7pm . This will be
followed by a presentation of a gift and social event in the Parish Centre.
Everyone is welcome to attend. If you wish to donate to the cost of the gift,
use the special donation envelope which can be found in the porch of the
church. Please return it on the collection plate on or before Sunday 20th
September. Many thanks.
Irish Classes in All Saints’ Parsh Centre - 10 weeks - beginning -
Thursday 17th Septembe r. Minor Hall 07:00p m - 08:00pm – Irish Language
Improver’s Class Slemish Room 07:00p m - 08:00pm – Irish Language
Beginner’s Class. Please book early as numbers are restricted.
Braid Room 07:00p m - 08:00pm – Irish Language Advanced class.
Please contact Rosie Lyness on 07740684152 for further details.
OCIA/RCIA - Adults, who are interested in finding out more about our
Catholic faith, thinking about joining our Catholic community or existing
Catholics, who wish to learn more about the basics of our faith, please
contact the Parish Office and complete a registration form by Friday 18th
September.
Down & Connor Cantor Training – Music Ministry Formation for adults
(18+) ready to serve more fully in parish music ministry. Training will take
place in St Joseph’s Parish Centre Dunloy – 3rd & 17th October & 7th
November. To request an application form or for more information please
contact the Pathways team at pathwaystothefuture@downandconnor.org
If you know of anyone who has recently become housebound and
would like a visit from a priest, please contact the parish office.
The CONNECT friendship group will meet in the Secret Garden Cafe at the
Ecos Hub on Saturday 19th Sept 11.30am . Everyone welcome. (Over 18)
RNID Near You/NHS Hearing Aid Support Service - We can provide new
batteries, cleaning, and re-tubing of ear moulds for NHS hearing aids. We
are in the Ballykeel Community Centre on Wednesday September 16
from 12noon - 2pm . All welcome.
All Saints’ new Weekend/Holy Day Rota available from the Sacristy