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Congratulations to our P.7 children from ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday morning. Grateful thanks to the teachers and parents who helped prepare the children for the Sacrament.

We pray for the children from ST. ALOYSIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday 28th February at 10.00am.

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO 10.00AM MASS ON FRIDAY MORNING 28TH FEBRUARY.
Children from NON-PARISH SCHOOLS (INCUDING DOWNSHIRE INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL) will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, 4th March at 6.00pm.

We remember in our prayers children from Non-Parish Schools (including Downshire integrated School) who will receive First Reconciliation (Confessions) on Monday 24th February at 6pm.

Celebrating the Jubilee Year and our 40th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage.
5 nights (10-15 July). Hotel £859
5 nights (10-15 July) Accueil Notre Dame (for Pilgrims requiring care) £729
7 nights (9-16 July) Hotel – £972. Youth Team (9-16 July) £760
Prices are per person sharing, additional charges may apply.

Please visit www.downandconnor.org/lourdes for more information or call the Pilgrimage Office on (028) 9077 0162 or email lourdes@downandconnor.org Youth Team (9-16th July): Applications now open.

ST PATRICK’S PASTORAL CENTRE
ABBA SENSATIONS
Saturday 29th March 2025
Doors open 8pm. Show 9pm. B.Y.O.
Tickets £15 now available from Centre.

FREE CONCERT – ST PATRICK’S PASTORAL CENTRE, SATURDAY 15 MARCH 2025, 3PM NI Suzuki Students with the South Ulster Sinfonai.

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

Conductor: Philip Walton. Leader: Fionnuala Toman. Suzuki Lead: Keri Cassidy Taylor.

Four classical guitarists will play a mix of solos and duets.

PASTORAL CENTRE 9th MARCH at 4.30 – 6.00pm. Suggested donation of £10 in aid of SVP.

Rota (March/April, inclusive) is available for collection in Sacristy.

A big thank you to all those who so willingly give their time to the internal maintenance and cleaning of our church.

Friday 21 February – St Peter Damian, bishop and doctor of the Church
Saturday 22 February – The Chair of St Peter, Apostle

As we begin to prepare for the season of Lent which starts on Ash Wednesday 5th March, I am delighted to introduce, Pilgrim Hearts: Walking in the Steps of Jesus this Lent – a new resource inspired by the Gospels and the pilgrim saints of Ireland. As “Pilgrims of Hope” in this Jubilee Year (2025), this program has been designed to help parishes, families and individuals deepen their faith by journeying with Christ through the Sunday Gospels and be inspired by the lives of the Irish Saints.

Ireland’s rich spiritual heritage offers us inspiring examples of saints who lived their lives with “pilgrim hearts”. Saints like Patrick, Brigid, Columba, Kevin & Abigail taught us how to embrace prayer, sacrifice, and trust in God through their faith filled journeys.

The structure of the program includes:
Prayer and reading of the gospel passage: Drawing strength from God as we reflect on His Word.
Reflecting as Pilgrims with a short video on an Irish Saint: Opening our hearts to spiritual growth, renewal and hope. Acting in Faith: Living out the Gospel message through acts of love, kindness and service.

We are hosting an online training via zoom on Tuesday 18th February @7:00 pm for parish leaders and group facilitators to explore ways of delivering the program. If you would like to attend or would like a copy of the resource, please complete the online form by clicking the link: https://forms.office.com/e/LpARgB1kqn