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.

St Colmcilles https://st-colmcilles.net Page51 PARISH NEWS 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 ANNIVERSARIES 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 . Page 52 PARISH NEWS 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.

Page 53 . PRIESTS OF THE PARISH Fr Pat Sheehan & Fr Aidan Kerr PARISH OFFICE 028 90832979

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stmarysoth@downandconnor.org website: www.stmarysonthehill.online RECENTLY DECEASED Liz Dearlove, Harmin Pk Alicia Devine, Tobar Glen Crescent Catherine Mooney, Moyola Manor MONTH’S MIND Raymond Hassan, Michael McCorry ANNIVERSARIES