News

ST PATRICK’S ADULT & TODDLERS GROUP has resumed after summer break.
10 – 12 Tuesdays in Pastoral Centre.

The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s reopens on Monday 15 September at 42 University Road, with weekday Masses resuming and Sunday evening Mass back on 21 September at 8.00pm in the Canada Room, Lanyon Building. Our full programme return – Awaken, Blest, Bible study, Canticle Choir, Frassati Fellowship, QUB Trócaire, Order of Malta and Thomistic Institute lectures. Whether new or returning, come and join us at Mosaic Café, in the Chapel, or the Common Room – a place to meet, pray and belong. For more visit qubcatholic.org

The Parish Council are eager to form a Children’s Liturgy Group within the Parish.
Children from Nursery to P.7 would be invited to join.
The Children’s Liturgy would take place at 10.00am Mass once a month.
To facilitate this important ministry within the parish of passing on our faith to our children in a child friendly way
we are appealing for volunteers, aged 18+ to coordinate and set up a Children’s Liturgy Team.
Training will be provided.
If interested, please contact Maria in Parish Office. Tel: 028 92 660206.

WITH THE GLOBAL SEASON OF CREATION COMING to a close, a powerful call to action has emerged, inviting people of faith to continue their commitment to climate justice. The final events of the season in Belfast will bring together a diverse range of voices to explore how faith can inspire action and collaboration for a more peaceful and just
world.

Wednesday, September 24th, 7:30pm Windsor Hub, Belfast
“Many Voices, One Peace: Faith in Action in a Divided World”
This interfaith event will feature a dynamic panel of speakers, including Dr. Naomi Green (Muslim Council of Britain),
Bishop Brendan Leahy, (Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue via Zoom) and Peter Osborne
(Remembering Srebrenica). They will discuss how different faith traditions can work together to promote peace and
address global challenges.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/many-voices-one-peace-faithin-action-in-a-divided-world-tickets-1632440927759

Saturday, September 27th, 10:00am?4:00pm Assembly Buildings, Belfast
“God’s World, Our Responsibility” ? PCI Creation Care Conference
The PCI Creation Care Conference will be a day of inspiration and practical learning. The keynote speaker is Rev. Dr.
Chris Wright, and workshops will explore how to respond to the climate crisis from a Christian perspective.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gods-world-our-responsibilitytickets-1306915763229?aff=oddtdtcreator

SCRIPTURE GROUP has resumed after the summer break. The Group meets on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm- 8.30pm in
Pastoral Centre to study, discuss and reflect on the scripture readings for weekend Masses

Step away from the busyness of life

Reconnect with your spouse

Rediscover the joy of your marriage

An experience to enrich, renew, and refresh your relationship.

Venue: Focolare Centre, Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare.
Date: Friday 7th – Sunday 9th November 2025
Open to all married couples.
For more information and booking – www.marriageencounter.ie

We are sorry to learn of the death of Rev. John Davey formerly Minister of Hillsborough Presbyterian Church. Rev. Davey prayed the Stations of The Cross on Good Friday with Fr Dermot in St. Patrick’s Church.

Tuesday 16th September, 7-8.30 pm, online and in person at the Windsor Hub, 22 Lower Windsor Ave, Belfast BT9
7DW, All-Ireland online Interfaith Gathering for Peace including output from Mary Robinson, George + Aryana Scott,
Rev Daphne Hanna, Boyd Sleator & others In-person:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-ireland-interfaith-gathering-for-peace-tickets-1654054675059
Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-island-of-ireland-interfaith-gathering-for-peace-tickets-1332115315769

Sunday 21st September, 6-8pm in the Farset International Hostel
International Day of Peace “Our Shared Humanity : Act Now for a Peaceful World.”
Lead partners Corrymeela, Beyond Skin, NIIFF
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/our-shared-humanity-act-now-for-a-peaceful-world-tickets-1657039312189

SMA NOVENA 2025 IN HONOUR OF ST. THÉRÈSE OF THE CHILD JESUS, PATRONESS OF THE MISSIONS
Tuesday 23rd September to Wednesday 1st October. Daily Mass & Novena Prayers. At 10.00am & 7.30pm
SMA Chapel Dromantine. All Welcome. Also, via webcam (www.sma.ie) African Missions, Dromantine, Newry

DOWN AND CONNOR DIOCESAN TRUST VACANCY
DIOCESAN ASSISTANT FINANCE OFFICER

An opportunity has arisen within our Finance Team to recruit into the role of Diocesan Assistant Finance Officer. Working closely with our Financial Controller (Parishes), you will be required to provide excellent book-keeping support to the Finance Function within the Diocesan Trust. Permanent appointment – 35 hours per week. Monday – Friday from 9.00am – 5.00pm. Full details relating to the vacancy can be found on the Diocesan website at:
http://www.downandconnor.org clicking on tab: job vacancies and on the Community NI and ni.jobs.com websites.
Closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Tuesday 23 September 2025.