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Again, this year we are supporting our Christmas Missionary Projects. Donations received will be forwarded to Medical Missionaries of Mary working throughout Africa and Dominican Sisters, Zambia in support of their work with orphans, vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Envelopes are available in church porch. Thank you.

Meeting Monday 9th December at 8.00pm in Pastoral Centre.

FR. DERMOT & FR EAMON WILL ATTEND THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER IN PREPARATION FOR THE FEAST OF CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR.

CHRISTMAS SEASON MASS ARRANGEMENTS
COUNTRY CHURCHES
3rd Sunday of Advent – 15th December, Magheragall Church, 10.00am
4th Sunday of Advent – 22nd December, Reilly’s Trench, 10.00am
Feast of the Holy Family – 29th December, Magheramesk, 10.00am

MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER – THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.
It is a holy day of obligation.
MASS AT 11.00AM.
N.B. No 10.00am Mass on Monday.

Confession without fear – a celebration of Christ’s forgiveness.
It?s not the sin that matters… it’s the joy of being welcomed back home.
Everyone young and old, those regularly at Church and those not, is cordially invited. We look forward to seeing you there.

THE NEW LITURGICAL YEAR COMMENCES TODAY WITH THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT. BLESSING OF ADVENT WREATH

Lord, our God, we praise You for Your Son, Jesus Christ,
for He is Emmanuel, the Hope of all people.
He is the Wisdom that teaches and guides us. He is the Saviour of us all.
O Lord, let your blessing come upon us as we light the first (purple) candle
of this wreath. May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ’s promise of salvation. We ask this in His Holy Name. Amen

The symbolism of the Advent wreath is beautiful. The wreath is made up of various evergreens, signifying continuous life. The circle of the wreath, which has no beginning or end, symbolises the eternity of God, the immortality of our soul, and the everlasting life found in Christ. During each Sunday of the Advent season, we focus on one of the four virtues Jesus brings us: Hope, Love, Joy and Peace. The Christ Candle (white) is lit on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day reminding Christians that Jesus is the light of the world.

PLEASE NOTE NEW PARISH EMAIL ADDRESS: lisburn@downandconnor.org
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE SACRAMENTS, LITURGY, ANNIVERSARIES, ETC.
PLEASE CONTACT PARISH OFFICE: 028 92 660206.

BULLETIN NOTICES AND ANNIVERSARIES
Bulletin Notices should be with the Parish Office by 12 noon on MONDAY to be included in the weekend bulletin. Thank you.

FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING HIRE OF ST. PATRICK’S PASTORAL CENTRE, ACTIVITIES ETC. PLEASE CONTACT CENTRE ON 028 92 607110. Email: stpatricksparishcentre@hotmail.co.uk

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JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO ROME AND ASSISI – QUB ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s University Belfast will lead a Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi for alumni and friends. Departing 25 August 2025 for 7 nights, staying in excellent hotels in Rome and Assisi, this promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Every quarter century, the Holy Father invites the faithful from across the world to make pilgrimage to the Eternal City and to avail of the special graces associated with the ancient custom. The Pilgrimage’s Spiritual Director will be Queen’s Chaplain, Fr Dominic McGrattan, with dedicated tour guide, private coach travel and group meals included. In addition to a rich itinerary which takes in visits to the principal sacred and cultural sites, we will also observe the customs associated with this Year of Jubilee declared by Pope Francis. If you would like to know more information including price, itinerary and how to book, please email Chaplaincy Director, Shannon Campbell, at catholicchaplaincy@qub.ac.uk