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MASS TIMES DURING LENT
Vigil 6.30pm (Saturday)
Sunday: 10.00am & 12 noon
Weekdays; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10.00am.
Wednesday: Ministry of the Word & Holy Communion: 10.00am
Stations of the Cross on Wednesdays at 7.15pm followed by Mass at 7.30pm
Confessions: Tuesday before and after 10.00am Mass.

All Masses are live streamed – visit www.churchlive.co.uk

St Colmcille’s Parish (Ballyhackamore Belfast BT4 3JB) warmly invites you to our monthly Sensory Mass on Saturday, 28th February at 12:00 noon. This special Mass is designed to be inclusive and welcoming for individuals and families who may benefit from a quieter, more relaxed worship environment. The Mass will feature gentle lighting and sound; a calm and supportive atmosphere; space to move around if needed; sensory items to aid regulation; a warm welcome for all ages and abilities. Whether you or a loved one experience sensory sensitivities, or you simply wish to attend a short peaceful and reflective service, we would love to see you there. Refreshments after Mass in the parish centre, with supervised activities for all.

NEW 10.00AM CHILDREN ’S LITURGY GROUP BEGINNING ON SUNDAY 12TH APRIL
A new Children’s Liturgy Group will commence in St. Patrick’s Pastoral Centre during our 10.00 Masses in Lisburn from Sunday 12th April.

This group welcomes all children from 4-11 years of age (Primary 1 to Primary 7).

Please note that you must register your child/children BEFORE the first session. Registration Forms will be available after the 10.00am and 12 o’clock Mass on Sunday 15th and Sunday 22nd March.

You will also have the opportunity to meet and greet our newly formed Children’s Liturgy Team in the Pastoral Centre after both Masses. They will be able to provide more information and answer any queries you may have! Don’t miss out in this fantastic opportunity for your children and the faith development of our Parish.

NI SUZUKI STUDENTS WITH THE SOUTH ULSTER SONFONIA – FREE CONCERT

St. Joseph’s Primary School, Lisburn
Saturday 7th March 2026. 3.00pm.

The SUS joins forces again with the N.I. Suzuki method to showcase their amazing talent. The programme includes music from Bach top Disney.

CAPPELLA CAECILIANA warmly invites you and your parish community to a special performance of Mozart’s Requiem on Sunday 29 March at 6:30pm in Clonard Monastery. Conducted by Matthew Quinn, this performance of one of the most powerful works in the sacred choral repertoire will feature a collaboration with the Ulster Youth Orchestra, alongside an outstanding line-up of internationally experienced soloists. Mozart’s Requiem remains one of the cornerstones of the sacred Classical repertoire, and we are delighted to present it in the beautiful and reflective setting of Clonard Monastery as part of our 30th Anniversary season. Event details: Sunday 29 March, 6:30pm, Clonard Monastery, Belfast BT13 2RL. Tickets £20, under 25s £5. Available at website: www.caeciliana.org

LISBURN COMMUNITY CHOIR AND CHILDREN’S CHOIR
present Sounds of the Island
A celebration of Celtic Music. Special Guests: The McBennett Sisters. Saturday 21 March 2026 in Lisburn Cathedral 3pm & 7.30pm For tickets visit: tinyurl.com/soundsoftheisland

Don’t miss a DIVINE invitation to come on ST PATRICK’S WAY PILGRIM WALK IN DOWNPATRICK with guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly on Saturday March 14 in honour of Ireland’s patron saint and the 25th Anniversary of The Saint Patrick Centre. Includes the fabulous 180° IMAX film of St Patrick, with internal bus transfers, pilgrimage lunch, an authentic Camino passport and a 6-mile pilgrimage walk finishing at St Patrick’s grave. A special 25% discount price is on offer of £40 (normally £55) To book ring 02844 61900 or www.thesaintpatrickcentre.com

Way of the Cross Friday evenings during Lent from 6.00pm – 7.00pm commencing Friday 20th February 2026 to Friday 27th March 2024 (incl).

LENTEN TROCAIRE BOXES are available in Church porch. Please take one home.

This year’s Lent Campaign accompanies a three-generation family in rural Rwanda, led by Uwamahoro, a young mother supporting her daughter, niece and elderly mother. Through their story, parish communities are invited to reflect on themes of resilience, care for our common home, and the dignity of every person in the face of poverty caused by climate injustice. Their lived experience helps bring the Sunday Gospels to life and connects faith with the call to solidarity.