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08/11/2026
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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
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