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There is no love, like a mother’s love, no stronger bonds on earth like the precious bond that comes from God to a mother when she gives birth.

A mother’s love is forever strong; never changing for all time and when her children need her most, a mother’s love will shine.

God bless these special mothers; God bless them everyone for all their tears and heartache and for the special work they have done.

Be thankful for our mother, for they love with a higher love from the power that God has given, and the strength from up above.

Wednesday 19th March is the Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

God, heavenly Father, look upon me and hear my prayer during this holy Season of Lent. By the good works you inspire, help me to discipline my body and be renewed in your Spirit.

Without you I can do nothing. By your Spirit help me to know what is right and to be eager in doing your will. Keep me from wrong-doing and help me to live by your commandments of love.

God of love, bring me back to you. Send your Spirit to make me strong in faith and active in good works. May my acts of penance bring me forgiveness.

Open my heart to your love and prepare me for the coming feast of the Resurrection of Jesus. Father, our source of life, I reach out with joy to grasp your hand; let me walk more readily in your ways.

Guide me in your gentle mercy, for left to myself I cannot do your will. Father of love, source of all blessings, help me to pass from my old ways to the new life of grace.

Prepare me for the glory of your Kingdom, I ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.

The weekly envelopes are currently being distributed throughout the parish.

For new residents in St Patrick’s, or those who have not been receiving a box and wish to, please email the Parish Office as soon as possible: lisburn@downandconnor.org or telephone 028 92 660206.

If you have moved address within the last year or your tax status has changed, please advise the parish office to update your details. Thank you.

If you would like to avail of our Standing Order option, forms are available in Church porches or by email from the Parish Office. Both forms need to be completed – one sent to your Bank and the other returned to the Parish Office.

We thank you for your continued generosity and support. Our Offertory Envelopes and Bank Transfers are our main sources of Parish income.

If you have any queries please speak in confidence with Fr. Dermot or Maria in Parish Office.

Meeting in Pastoral Centre Thursday 19th March at 7.00pm.
All Eucharistic Ministers are asked to attend please.

Folk’d up Saturday. As part of Seachtain na Gaeilge.
Enjoy a morning of live Irish music – 2nd Floor Lisburn City Library.
Saturday 14th March: 10.30am – 11.30am.
Ask staff for details: Tel. 028 9266 9345 Email: lisburncity.library@librariesni.org.uk

COPIES OF BISHOP MCGUCKIAN’S PASTORAL LETTER entitled ‘Baptised and Sent’ are available in church porch.

New selection of CTS LENTEN BOOKLETS is available in rack at back of church – all individually priced.

CAPPELLA CAECILIANA warmly invites you and your parish community to a special performance of Mozart’s Requiem on Sunday 29 March at 6:30pm in Clonard Monastery. Conducted by Matthew Quinn, this performance of one of the most powerful works in the sacred choral repertoire will feature a collaboration with the Ulster Youth Orchestra, alongside an outstanding line-up of internationally experienced soloists. Mozart’s Requiem remains one of the cornerstones of the sacred Classical repertoire, and we are delighted to present it in the beautiful and reflective setting of Clonard Monastery as part of our 30th Anniversary season. Event details: Sunday 29 March, 6:30pm, Clonard Monastery, Belfast BT13 2RL. Tickets £20, under 25s £5. Available at website: www.caeciliana.org

LISBURN COMMUNITY CHOIR AND CHILDREN’S CHOIR
present Sounds of the Island
A celebration of Celtic Music. Special Guests: The McBennett Sisters. Saturday 21 March 2026 in Lisburn Cathedral 3pm & 7.30pm For tickets visit: tinyurl.com/soundsoftheisland

Don’t miss a DIVINE invitation to come on ST PATRICK’S WAY PILGRIM WALK IN DOWNPATRICK with guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly on Saturday March 14 in honour of Ireland’s patron saint and the 25th Anniversary of The Saint Patrick Centre. Includes the fabulous 180° IMAX film of St Patrick, with internal bus transfers, pilgrimage lunch, an authentic Camino passport and a 6-mile pilgrimage walk finishing at St Patrick’s grave. A special 25% discount price is on offer of £40 (normally £55) To book ring 02844 61900 or www.thesaintpatrickcentre.com

DISCERNMENT RETREAT FOR DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD 6 – 8 MARCH 2026
For young men who are open to the question: “Is God calling me to be a priest? A chance to step away from the noise and busyness of everyday life. Time for prayer, silence, and honest conversation. No pressure to decide anything – just space to listen and reflect. Venue: Drumalis Retreat House, Larne. For more information, contact Fr Conor McGrath C.mcgrath@downandconor.org