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Parish of Blaris – Online version of our weekly Parish Missalette
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Tuesday 29 September: SS. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels
Wednesday 30th September: St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church
Thursday 1st October: St. Therese of the Child Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church –
Dearest St. Thérèse, you are the Little Flower of Jesus. Pray this day that I may be made well in body, mind, and spirit.
Help me to always see, as you so clearly did, that my sufferings and trials are meant to cleanse and purify me so that I
may be more worthy to receive God’s unending Love. Amen
Friday 2nd October: The Guardian Angels
CHOOSE LIFE WITNESS
Join Precious Life on Monday 28th September at 6.15pm at Primark/Bank Buildings, Donegal Place, Belfast, as we walk together to Belfast City Hall for a peaceful Choose Life Witness, opposing the planned illumination for so-called
“International Safe Abortion Day.” For more information: 07592 280522
Mercy Junction
RAILWAY STREET PW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH invite you to a special evening with Colin Elliot, Leigh Brown &
Tim Boyle of the group Mercy Junction and guest soloist, Bethany Given.
Date: Saturday 10th October 2026 @ 7.30pm. Venue: Railway Street Presbyterian Church. A light supper will be served at the end of the performance.
Suggested donation of £15 per person, payable at door with all proceeds going to PW Mission projects.
Positive Ageing Fair
LISBURN CITY LIBRARY will host a Positive Ageing Fair
on Tuesday 13 October from 10:00am – 1:00pm as part of Positive Ageing Month.
This free, drop-in event will showcase the wide range of opportunities available in the Lisburn area for older people who want to explore new interests, rediscover old passions or simply meet others in a welcoming space. Visitors can chat with representatives from local organisations covering everything from arts and crafts, history and photography to sport, volunteering, health and lifelong learning.
Groups taking part on the day include the NI Family History Society, Lagan Valley Rural Transport, Earlybirds Choir,
South Eastern Trust and Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s Age Friendly and Be Active Stay Active teams and many more. Everyone is welcome to drop in any time between 10:00am and 1:00pm.
TITLE CHANGE
TITLE CHANGE: You may have noticed that the new title “PARISH SUPPORT OFFICER” is being used in emails and
bulletin references. This is simply the new term for Parish Secretary being applied across the diocese.
OUR LADY’S ROSARY FESTIVAL
OUR LADY’S ROSARY FESTIVAL will take place from 12th to 18th October 2026. Join us for a week of events to honour
Our Blessed Lady, ending with the annual Belfast Rosary Procession. The procession will leave St Malachy’s Church, Belfast City Centre, at 2.30pm on Sunday 18th October, and finish at St Peter’s Cathedral.
A full list of events can be found on the poster at the back of the Church and online at belfastrosaryfestival.com
BELFAST JESUIT CENTRE
BELFAST JESUIT CENTRE POETRY & PRESENCE BEGINS Thursday 1 October at 7pm, opening with the theme of Water in this Season of Creation. You are invited into an evening of poetry, art, music, & Scripture: a space to pause, breathe, and let the imagery of water in God’s story speak to the depths of your own heart. To register, visit https://belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk/poetry presence/
A SPECIAL HYBRID BOOK LAUNCH
Monday 19 October at 7pm for Conquest or Leaven: Reflections of a Catholic Priest in Palestine/Israel by Fr David
Neuhaus SJ. Join us for a short talk from the author and live Q&A with Fr Neuhaus who will join via live video link.
To register https:// belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk/hybrid-book-launch-conquest-or-leaven-by-david neuhaus-sj/
URGENTLY REQUIRED
Collectors at weekend Masses. If you could help, please contact Damian in Centre or Maria in Parish Office.
Recently Deceased
Mary Glover: Patrick Mackell, formerly Lisburn, died in England: Paula Browne (nee McCaighy) formerly Lisburn, died in Texas: Eddie Magee (Portaferry)
Months Mind
Robert Neill Phillips
Anniversaries
Seamus McKenna (First Anniversary): Seamus O’Neill (First Anniversary): Neil Murray (First Anniversary): Dick Taggart (First Anniversary): Anne Young (First Anniversary): Maura O’Neill: Mary Lagan: Annakutty Iype: Kevin Johnson: Kay O’Connor: Maurice Dickey: Brian Hanna: Margaret Doherty: Catherine McKinney Taggart: Alice & Jack Gallery: Mary McFarlane: John McCanny: Edward Kearney: Anna & James McDonald.
May they rest in peace.