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In aid of Marie Curie charity, you’re invited to an evening with Dana and the PM Big Band on Friday May 31st at The Theatre at the Mill at 7:45pm. Vocalists Ceara Grehan and David Hamilton will feature in a night of music featuring songs of Sinatra, Glen Miller, Michael Bublé, Tom Jones and Amy Winehouse.
Tickets £25 from theatre box office 0300 123 7788.

We congratulate and pray for The Most Reverend Alan McGuckian SJ on his installation as Bishop of Down and Connor in St. Peter’s Cathedral this afternoon.

May God’s blessings be upon him as he begins his new ministry in Down and Connor.

322 envelopes have been distributed throughout the parish.
At present we have 153 standing orders.
Total offering commitments: 475. Parish population is now in excess of 12,000.

If you wish to support the parish and wish to acquire a box of envelopes, please contact the Parish Office: email lisburn@downandconnor.org or phone 02892660206. Standing Order Forms are also available from Parish Office if you would prefer to use this simple method of payment. Donations, large or small are welcomed.

Renewed and grateful thanks to those parishioners who so generously support us throughout the year.

THE 2024 PARISH CENSUS WILL TAKE PLACE AT ALL MASSES ACROSS THE DIOCESE ON 27TH AND 28TH APRIL
You will recall that a count of Sunday Mass attendance was taken across the Diocese in May last year. The information captured has proved to be very useful to the ongoing planning work being taken forward by the Pathways to the
Future team. Attendance data collected on an annual basis is of great assistance to parishes and the Diocese in the identification of pastoral priorities and the monitoring of trends.

REFLECTION DAY AT SMA DROMANTINE, Saturday 4th May from 9.30am – 5.00pm

Theme: “Forgiveness; the journey from hurt to healing, freedom, peace and happiness”.

Led by Fr. Des Corrigan SMA. Cost (incl. lunch) £38. Tel 02830821964 email: admin@dromantineconference.com

Rollerworld Bay City Rollers Tribute – 25th May. Tickets £16.
Contact Damian in the Pastoral Centre for tickets and more information – 028 92 607110.

The loss of a partner through death, separation or divorce is devastating. Beginning Experience is offering a programme of bereavement support in St Bride’s Hall, Derryvolgie Ave., Belfast on three Saturdays (27th April, 25th May and 29th June 2024) Booking essential. To find out more, contact Pauline 07519289185 or Marie 07896119669 or email belfastbe@yahoo.com

All Ireland Rosary Rally – Knock – June 1st

The All Ireland Rosary Rally is back this year on Saturday, June 1st in Knock. The day begins with a Marian Conference at 9.30 am in St John’s Centre. Speakers include: Fr Michael Donnelly, Sr Ana Margarita Lanzas SCTJM, and Fr Joseph Maria Deane CFR. Then there will be an opportunity to meet over 20 apostolates from around Ireland from 1130 am in St John’s Centre. A well-renowned speaker from Miami called Mother Adela Galindo will deliver the keynote Rosary talk at 1 pm in the Basilica. Then there will be the Stations of the Cross outside at 2 pm, followed by the Rosary Procession. Bishop Phonsie Cullinan will be the Main Celebrant of the 3 pm Concelebrated Mass which will include Anointing of the Sick. Confessions are available throughout the day, and there will be rosary and scapular-making workshops in the marquee. For more information and to see a list of buses going from around Ireland please visit
www.AllIrelandRosaryRally.com

THREE DAY PILGRIMAGES: Friday 31st May until Thursday 15th August (Pilgrims can begin pilgrimage on any day until Tuesday 13th August. Admission: €80. Concessions available for students, seniors & groups.

RESIDENTIAL RETREATS: Sunday 9th – Thursday 13th June “Emerging from the mess.”
Friday 21st – Tuesday 25th June “Called to Love.” Young adult (18-30) retreat.
Sunday 21st – Thursday 25th July “To whom shall we go?”
Sunday 4th – Thursday 8th August “Life to the full.”
€400 euro per person, €325 per person sharing.. Full board. Booking essential.

QUIET DAYS: Saturday 11th May, Friday 13th September. A self-directed day. Cost €35. Booking essential.

LAKESHORE PILGRIMAGE: Sunday 26th May, Sunday 1st September. €25 per person. Booking essential.

ONE DAY RETREATS: May: Sun 5th, Monday 6th, Sunday 12th, Tuesday 14th, Saturday 18th, Saturday 25th, Monday 27th August: Tuesday 20th, Sunday 25th, Monday 26th, Saturday 31st.
September: Wednesday 4th, Saturday 7th, Tuesday 10th, Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th, Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd
Admission €45. Booking essential. Concessions available for groups.

For bookings/further information telephone 00353(0)71 98 61518 email info@loughderg.org

Fr Pat Colgan will be appealing on behalf of the Columban Fathers at Masses on weekend 13th & 14th April. He wishes to thank parishioners for their past support and to encourage new subscribers for the Far East magazine. Envelopes will be available on day. If you prefer to donate digitally, you can do so at www.columbans.ie