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Wednesday 27 August – St Monica
Thursday 28 August – St Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church
Friday 29 August – The Passion of St John the Baptist

The Pastoral life of our Parish in recent times has been enriched and enhanced by the committed work of our different Lay Ministries. Thankfully they are gradually extending their Pastoral outreach.

Our Eucharistic Ministers, as you know, have been active at all Masses, have been conducting Divine Word and Communion Services and pastorally visiting our Residential and Nursing homes.

From mid- September on they will be working with Frs. Dermot and Eamon in pastoral visitation of the many sick and housebound members of our Parish. They will administer Holy Communion and ensure that, where necessary, the priest will administer the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Sacrament of the sick.

TODAY HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE BISHOPS OF IRELAND AS A DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION FOR GAZA.

A copy of Bishop Alan McGuckian’s Pastoral Letter is available in church porches regarding the deteriorating situation in Gaza; the hunger, violence, death and destruction. Today set aside a period of reflection and prayer in your homes for peace for Gaza and for the future of its people. Light a candle in your home in your family home or local parish church; attend Mass, spend time before the Blessed Sacrament; pray the Rosary; make some personal penance or sacrifice.

In view of recent events we have been reminded that the Church Sacristy in all our parishes are places of sanctity. All transactions, eg. passports, references, driving licences, bulletin notices, death and anniversary reminders,
enqueries etc. to be carried out through the parish office.
Thank you. Fr Dermot & Fr Eamon.

Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite at 3.00pm September 7th in St. Patrick’s Church.

FREE SELF-MANAGEMENT PAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME – WED. 17 SEPTEMBER TO WED. 22 OCTOBER.
11am – 1.30pm (tea, coffee, biscuits) Location: Resurgam, Laganview Enterprise Park, 69 Drumber Drive, Lisburn
To register call 028 9078 2940. Email niservices@versusarthritis.org

JUBILEE YEAR OPPORTUNITIES AT LOUGH DERG THIS AUGUST & SEPTEMBER

THREE DAY PILGRIMAGES continue until 15th August.  (Last day to begin the pilgrimage 13th August)
Admission €85.  Concessions for Seniors, Students and Groups.

ONE DAY RETREATS – Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection – places available on
August 19th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th         September 3rd, 6th, 7th, 9th, 13th, 20th, 21st

NATIONAL SACRED HEART CRUSADE – a Sacred Heart Statue blessed by Pope Francis
will be present for the Day Retreats on 23rd, 24th & 25th August.

CANONISATION OF BLESSED CARLO ACUTIS ON SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
Special devotions and blessing with Carlo Acutis Relic.
Admission €50.  Group discounts available.  Advance Booking Essential

THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST TO MARK NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK 2025. Lough Derg offers a day to
immerse yourself in the story and heritage of the ancient Sanctuary.
Guided Tour of Station Island and Boat Trip at 11am & 2:30pm.
Admission €15.  Concessions for students, children & families.  Advance Booking Essential

PILGRIM PATH LAKE SHORE PILGRIMAGE – In the footsteps of pilgrims through the centuries
Sunday 31st August.  Guided 8km & 12km walk options available.  Admission €25.  Advance Booking Essential

QUIET DAY RETREAT – Come apart by yourself, and rest for a while –
Friday 12th September.  Admission €40 includes refreshments and lunch.  Advance booking essential.
Contact by email.  info@loughderg.org / Tel. 0(0353) 719861518   www.loughderg.org   Pettigo, Co Donegal.

JUBILEE TOUR TO WESTPORT, KNOCK & CO MAYO, 31st August 2025.  £699.00 pps.  Price includes return bus transfers,4 nights in 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.  Full use of leisure facilities. All entertainment, excursions and transport included.  Visit Knock Shrine, Galway Cathedral, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick and more.  Irish music nightly.  Single supplement on enquiry.  Contact 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.

ST AGNES’ CHORAL SOCIETY proudly presents the Irish amateur premiere of the smash-hit musical ‘Come From Away’ at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, from 4-15th September 2025. This remarkable true story is filled with hope, humanity, and heart, telling how a small town in Newfoundland welcomed stranded airline passengers in the wake of 9/11. Uplifting, moving, and filled with joyful music, ‘Come From Away’ is a celebration of kindness and community. Book now at lyrictheatre.co.uk or call 028 9038 1081