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Tuesday 8th September – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday 9th September – St Ciaran, Abbot
Saturday 12 September – The Holy Name of Mary

In aid of the Anthony Nolan Appeal on Sunday 13th September 10.30am – 1.30pm. Everyone welcome.

Senior Ladies started off their Championship with an emphatic win. Next up for them is the short trip to Davitt Park to take on Davitts this evening ( Sun 6th September) with throw in at 6pm.

Last weekend we had the wonderful “Festival of Football” which saw around 400 children from 15 different clubs take part in an underage tournament. Congratulations to U10.5 St Patrick’s team who won the Cup.

Commiserations to the U8.5 St Patrick’s team who were runners up.

Congratulations are also due to the U16 girls team who recently won the league.

This was a fantastic achievement for the girls and management team – Well done.

THINKING ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC OR WANT TO DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE FAITH?
The Diocesan RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a journey of faith, formation, and community for adults who wish to explore the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. It is open to those who are not baptised, those baptised in another Christian tradition, or Catholics who wish to reconnect with their faith.

The 2025-2026 programme begins on Wednesday 1st October and runs weekly from 6.30 – 8.00 pm at St Mary’s Hall, Chapel Lane, Belfast. Sessions include prayer, teaching, discussion, and time for questions. Spouses, fiancés or friends are welcome to attend alongside participants. All are welcome, whether you are exploring faith for the first time or returning after some time away. To register or find out more, please email rcia@downandconnor.org

DOWN AND CONNOR DIOCESAN TRUST
BELFAST JESUIT CENTRE
Vacancy “Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator”

The Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator will support the Director of the Belfast Jesuit Centre & Chaplain to the Ulster University, Belfast. Full details relating to the vacancy can be found on the Diocesan website at www.downandconnor.org clicking on the tab: Job Vacancies, also of the Community NI website: belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk and nijob.com

DAY RETREAT TO LOUGH DERG
Saturday 19th September

Leaving St Paul’s at 6.30am Returning to Paul’s at 7.30pm The day Includes bus, boat, tea & scones on arrival then a light lunch and retreat. Price for Retreat is £45 plus the bus price determined on the uptake.

Telephone St Paul’s Parish Office on 028 90325034 Mon – Thurs.

THE CHOSEN – SEASON 2 AT THE BELFAST JESUIT CENTRE

Weekly screenings of The Chosen: Season 2 will take place each Friday at the Belfast Jesuit Centre. Tea/coffee at 10.45am, episode at 11.00am, followed by a reflective Examen and discussion. All are welcome; no registration required.

Episode dates: 4 Sept, 11 Sept, 18 Sept, 25 Sept, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23rd October.
Contact: bjc@jesuit.ie | 07955 282371 | belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk

A YEAR OF IGNATIAN PRAYER 2026-2027 – BELFAST JESUIT CENTRE
There are a few places remaining on our immersive programme in Ignatian Spirituality, which returns on Saturday 26th September; offering ten in person Saturdays (10am-4pm) in the BJC and seven online Integrative Practice Pause Points to support prayer, discernment and reflective living. Open to those new to Ignatian Spirituality and those seeking to deepen their practice. Suggested donation: £200-£280. Bursaries available.

For dates and registration, please visit: https://belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk/a-year-of-ignatian-prayer-2026-2027/