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Monday 7 October – Our Lady of the Rosary
Friday 11 October – St John XXIII

TRÓCAIRE CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISERS needed to help respond to the urgent need of poor communities around the world, including the millions of children and families caught in conflict in Sudan and Gaza. You can take action and make a difference through a range of activities, including the promotion of our Gifts of Change – training and support will be provided. If you would like to find out more about what you can do to help now or over the Advent and Christmas period, then please email Mark McMahon at infoni@trocaire.org or call 028 9080 8030

The Legion of Mary, the Knights of St Columbanus and Youth 2000 present OUR LADY’S ROSARY FESTIVAL from Saturday 5 October to Sunday 13 October 2024 with 7 events in different venues. All details can be found at belfastrosaryfestival.com or at 079553862888. The festival ends with the 21st Annual Rosary Procession from St. John’s Church to St. Peter’s Cathedral commencing at 2.30pm on Sunday 13 October.

Our Pastoral Council is hoping to commence Children’s Liturgy at the Sunday 10.00am Mass in the near future.
If you are interested in helping form a Children’s Liturgy team please contact Parish Office on 028 92660206. Please find details below of a training day which we recommend you attend.

TRAINING DAY for those who wish to facilitate Children’s Liturgy of The Word in their parish. The training will provide skills and resources to help animate and break open The Word of God in a child friendly way. The course would also be a perfect refresher day for those currently involved in Children’s Liturgy of The Word. Places on the course are limited so early booking is advised. Date: Saturday 19th October 2024 Time: 10am – 4pm. Location: Holy Rosary Parish Centre. For more information contact Claire: pathwaystothefuture@downandconnor.org Call: 028 90690920

Accord (NI) provides a marriage and relationship counselling service for any couple who may be experiencing difficulties or challenges in their relationship. Our professional counselling service is based on client need rather than an ability to pay and we are based in 11 locations across N. Ireland. We try to be as accessible as possible and offer both in-person and online counselling to all, regardless of faith, denomination or none. We specialise in couple counselling, including domestic violence and are also available to individuals in a couple relationship. Accord (NI) counselling can significantly improve the wellbeing of children when their parents seek our help. Contact Accord (NI) at info@accordni.com www.accordni.com Tel: 028 9023 3002

RCIA (THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS) is a process to introduce the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church to individuals who wish to learn more about Catholicism, including the opportunity, if they wish, to become Catholic through the Sacraments of Initiation. RCIA is a time of teaching, formation and conversion to come to know, love and develop a relationship with God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The first step is to request a registration form by emailing rcia@downandconnor.org

Mass will be celebrated in Syro-Malabar Rite in St. Patrick’s Church at 3pm on Sunday 6th October.

SAINT BERNADETTE RELIC PILGRIMAGE IRELAND 2024 St Mary’s Church, Chapel Lane. Belfast.
Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 October 2024. Be part of this once in a lifetime event and share in the joy and special message of Our Lady of Lourdes. For more information visit www.downandconnor.org/stbernadette

RECHARGE is a new young adult group starting in the parish St Colmcille’s for people aged 18 to 35. To get involved, email rechargecatholic@gmail.com. or follow us on Facebook & Instagram. You can also join our WhatsApp group via the QR code. First gathering will be Tuesday 1 October @ 7.30pm