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Parish of Blaris – Online version of our weekly Parish Missalette
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Tuesday 21 April – St Anslem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Thursday 23 April – St. George
Friday 24 April – St Fidelis, Priest and Martyr
Saturday 25 April – St. Mark, Evangelist
CATHOLIC MOTHERS IRELAND
An Evening of Peace, Encouragement & Faith for Women and Mothers
Join Catherine DiNuzzio for a gentle, faith-filled evening offering hope and practical guidance for navigating anxiety with the peace of Christ.
Wed 22nd April | 7.30pm St Peter’s Lurgan. Co. Armagh. All welcome.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: Meeting on Monday 11th May at 7pm in Parochial House.
90th Birthday
Congratulations to Mrs. Bride McClure, Reilly’s Trench on the celebration of her 90th Birthday on Sunday 19th April.
EUCHARISTRIC MINISTERS
Congratulations to our Eucharistic Ministers who were re-commissioned on Holy Thursday Night.
We thank them for their commitment and wish them every blessing in their Ministry.
Only Ministers who were re-commissioned may distribute Holy Communion in our Parish Churches.
If you know of anyone housebound, or in a residential/nursing facility who would like a Eucharistic Minister to call
please contact John on 07751645763 or Maria in Parish Office 028 92 660206.
Lough Derg
THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE in the tradition of prayer, fasting and vigil
Friday 29th May until Saturday 15th August.
(Pilgrims can begin pilgrimage on any day until Thursday 13th August)
Admission €85. Booking advised.
Concessions available for students, seniors & groups.
ONE DAY RETREAT a day of guided prayer and reflection. Admission 50 euro.
A number of dates available May, August & September. Booking essential.
QUIET DAY a self-directed day in the peaceful setting of Station Island
Friday 22nd May & Friday 11th September. Admission 40 euro. Booking essential.
For further information/booking regarding the above please contact
Sanctuary of Saint Patrick,
Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co. Donegal.
Tel: 00353 (0) 71 9861518 info@loughderg.org
www.loughderg.org
First Holy Communion
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
First Holy Communion – Friday 8TH May at 10.00am
OTHER SCHOOLS
First Holy Communion – Saturday, 9TH May at 10.00am
ST ALOYSIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL
First Holy Communion – Saturday 30TH May at 10.00am
ALL STARS TRIBUTE SHOW
ST PATRICK’S PASTORAL CENTRE
ALL STARS TRIBUTE SHOW – SATURDAY 9TH MAY 2026.
Fleetwood Mac; Bay City Rollers; Elton John: Showaddywaddy : Jersey Boys: Shania Twain; Cher.
All your favourite songs from the decades.
Tickets £15 each available from Centre – 028 92 607110. Doors open 8pm sharp.
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA FLYING DIRECT FROM BELFAST INTERNATIONAL
7 Nights F/B Avenida Hotel 14th/21st August Spiritual Director Fr Andrew McMahon PP Convenient flight times.
£845pps. For further information contact Joe 07776425631 or Joe Walsh Tours 0035312410800.
Recently Deceased
Andreja Kosmala (Poland)
Months Mind
Anniversaries
Patrick Terence McConville (First Anniversary): Kathleen McQuillan (First Anniversary): Maureen Robinson: Minnie Catney: Gerald Lundy: Seamus Duffy: Annie McGurnaghan: Elizabeth Crossey: Eileen Dumigan: Kathleen (Kathy) Sloan: Mary Bernadette Kerr: Phyllis Hanna: Paul Sisk: Margaret Cappa.
May they rest in peace.