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Wednesday 29 July: Ss. Martha, Mary & Lazarus
Thursday 30 July: St Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Friday 31 July: St Ignatius of Loyola, Priest
Saturday 1 August: St Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite at 3.00pm, Sunday 2nd August in St. Patrick’s Church.

Old School Café closed. Re-opening Monday 24th August 2026 after 10.00am Mass.

ST. COLMCILLE’S & FAMILY OF PARISHES
VACANCY – YOUTH MINISTER based at St Colmcille’s Parish, 191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast
The role will require you to work 35 hours per week to include evening and weekend work.
If interested full details including role profile and application form can be found on Diocesan website at:
http://www.downandconnor.org clicking on tab: job vacancies or https://www.nijobs.com
Closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Tuesday 28 July 2026.

PARISH OF BLARIS – YEAR END DECEMBER 2025 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Financial Statement as of 31st December 2025 is posted in church porch.
Any queries please contact Fr. Dermot or Maria, Parish Support Officer – 028 92 660206.

Senior ladies play this evening (Sunday 26th) away to St Enda’s. Throw in at 18.30hrs. All support is welcome.

Senior men continue their preparation for the first Championship game against Glenavy scheduled for Sunday 2nd August 2026.

Week 1 Monday 20th July – Friday 24th July
Monday 20th July : Coco’s Newcastle (bus) 12pm – 4.15pm
Tuesday 22nd July: Bowling 12pm – 4pm
Wednesday 22nd July : Swimming Lazy River & slides 12pm – 4 pm
Thursday 23rd July: Irish Linen Centre 12pm – 4pm
Friday 24th July: Wallace Park 12pm – 4pm

Week 2 Monday 27th July – Friday 30th July
Monday 27th July : Coco’s Newcastle (bus) 12pm – 4.15pm
Tuesday 28th July:Bowling 12pm – 4pm
Wednesday 29th July : Swimming Lazy River & slides 12pm – 4pm
Thursday 30th July: Irish Linen Centre 12pm – 4pm
Friday 31st July: Wallace Park 12pm – 4pm

Please wear suitable clothing for the activities. Packed lunch everyday and plenty of drinks.
Waterproof coat in case of rain. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothes – ie socks and long sleeve for Cocos and socks for bowling.

Cost: £55 per week (I member)/child: £90 per week (2 members)/children: or family £195 per week
(3 members)/children. 1 week only per child – first come first served. If another week is available we will let you know and a discount will be offered – £90 for the 2 weeks. For more information on how to register please call into the Pastoral Centre on Friday from 6 – 9pm or contact Cathy on: 07518333644 or Sheena on: 07789265249

Congratulations to Dominic and Eithne Hamill on the celebration of their 65th Wedding Avnniversary.
William and Eithne (nee Lavery) were married in St Patrick’s Church on 21st June 1961.
Wishing you continued joy and blessings on this special occasion.