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TOBAR MHUIRE RETREAT CENTRE, CROSSGAR
We continue our series of conversations in Tobar Mhuire in which people share their experience of life, faith and finding hope in their lives. Our next conversation will be on Wednesday 20th September at 7pm with Rev Bill Shaw from the Duncairn Centre, Belfast, who will share his experience in peace and reconciliation. All welcome.

AUTUMN VOLUNTARY COLLECTION for the support of the priests will be taken up this weekend.

ADULTS & TODDLERS GROUP return after the summer break on Tuesday, 12th September. 10 am – 12 noon in St. Patrick’s Pastoral Centre.

YOUTH MATTERS – LISBURN CASTLEREAGH YOUTH COUNCIL
Youth Matters is on search for Youth Council Members to represent the voices of young people across the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area. If you want to…engage with key decision makers,have your say on local issues and meet new friends, be a representative voice for young people in your area, undertake accredited training to grow and develop your skills the Lisburn Castlereagh Youth Council is the role for you!

To apply you must live in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area and be aged 15-21 years old.
For more information and the online application form visit www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/YouthCouncil.
Deadline for applications 15th September 2023.

We are seeking Volunteers from our Parish to undergo training in preparation for the delivery of this programme. This is a 5-week programme that could be delivered over October when, within the Church year, we take time in devotion to Our Blessed Mother. This resource features the contemporary artwork of Jen Norton and is designed to be delivered in the Church or in small groups. Beginning with the Annunciation, participants will walk step by step with Mary through the joyful mysteries of her life. Over 5 weeks, there will be opportunities to meditate on a piece of Scripture, learn about key historical facts and be inspired by the selection of artwork which accompanies each session. To support Parishes in delivering the Seven Joys of Mary, a training evening will be held on Tuesday 12th September @7pm online via zoom. The training will be facilitated by Aishling Steen and Fr Paul Byrne. To book your place on the training evening, please click on the registration link https://forms.office.com/e/xBt3vyJWGup next week.

Would you like to see your child involved in playing Irish Traditional Music? Comhaltas is a national body for the promotion of Irish traditional music. Antrim Comhaltas invite you to discuss the development of Irish Traditional Music in the Lisburn & surrounding area. Come along and have your say on Wednesday 13th September 2023 @ 8pm in the Parish Centre. Everyone is welcome.

ST PATRICK’S SENIOR CHOIR ARE WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS
The choir rehearse on Wednesday evenings 7.15pm – 8.30pm and sing for Mass each Sunday at 12 noon. Rehearsals take place in St Patrick’s Church. To become a chorister you can speak to the Choir Director after Mass on Sunday, just go up to the gallery. Alternatively, you can email the parish office or leave your name with the Parish Secretary by calling in to the office or giving the office a call. Phone: 028 92 660206. Email: lisburn@downandconnor.org

The only requirements are:
– a willingness to learn
– a basic ability to sing in tune
– turn up to rehearsals
– minimum age of 18 years

Choir members have sung at The Vatican, Lourdes, Knock and Fatima over the past decade and will continue to take part in Diocesan events when called upon.

Recently many of our most committed and long-standing members have retired, we wish them every happiness in their retirement and thank them, sincerely for decades of service to St Patrick?s, Lisburn. Your parish choir needs your talents, please give of your time and keep the tradition of our Senior Choir alive. If you are nervous, just have a conversation with Louis, the director.

GROWTH IN PRAYER AND REFLECTIVE LIVING (hosted by Drumalis via Zoom, commencing Mon, 18 September) Do you feel restless, do you sense there is a deeper meaning to life, that God is out there but you feel disconnected. The Growth in Prayer and Reflective Living course may be for you. This 20 session course via Zoom between September and March is based on the insights of Ignatian Spirituality. For further details, please contact Drumalis during office hours (Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm) – 028 28276455/28272196 or email drumalis@btconnect.com

JOIN THE ADVENTURE WITH 9TH ANTRIM SCOUTS LISBURN!
Calling all young explorers and adventurers aged 6-17! Are you ready to embark on a journey filled with fun, learning, and exciting challenges? Join 9th Antrim Scouts and become a part of our vibrant and dynamic scout community. For more information, visit 9th Antrim Scouts Lisburn on Facebook or email 9thantrimscouts@gmail.com

Walk with singer-songwriter Dana in the footsteps of St Patrick with pilgrim guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly on September 23rd. Dana has just written a new song Light the Fire for St Patrick. Begin the six-mile camino adventure at the Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick with IMAX film about St Patrick, take guided river walk to ruins of 12th Century Inch Abbey, and then journey to Saul to visit the site of Patrick’s first church & his grave, Down Cathedral. Bus transfers, pilgrim passport & lunch included is £45. Book The Saint Patrick Centre 02844 619000 www.saintpatrickcentre.com