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RECHARGE is a young adult group based in Down and Connor for people aged 18 to 35. The group meet twice monthly on the first and third Tuesday of each month to “recharge” the spiritual batteries through Adoration, intellectual formation and social gatherings. Next meeting 17th of December at 7.30pm in St Colmcille’s Church, Ballyhackamore. All welcome!

THE LEGION OF MARY invites you to attend an Advent Retreat on Saturday 14 December to make Christ the centre of Christmas again! 10am Mass in Saint Peter’s Cathedral Belfast, followed by a retreat led by Fr. Darren Brennan, in Saint Peter’s Parish Hall until 3pm. No advance booking required. £10 registration fee. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. If you have any queries, please email legioneventsdc@gmail.com or call 07590026628

ST ALOYSIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL: All parishioners are most welcome to join the P4-7 Carol Service on Monday 16 December, at 1.30pm in St Patrick’s Church.

The Christmas Eve 9.00pm vigil rehearsal, will be in St Patrick’s Church on Monday 23 December, from 3.00-4.00pm. Only the servers who attend this meeting, will be allowed to serve this Mass.

Friday 13 December – St Lucy
Saturday 14 December – St John of the Cross

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

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.

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

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