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Holy Cross Belfast

08/11/2026

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Parish Information Priests: Canon Robert Fleck Parochial House : 4375 1212 Mobile: 07841101853

E-mail

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

Email

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.

Months Mind

Fr. Aidan O’Kane CP .

Recently Deceased

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

TEL

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

Weekday Masses

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

Tel

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.

Holy Cross Belfast http://www.holycrossparishbelfast.com

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