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DEACONS: Those who are discerning a vocation to the permanent diaconate are encouraged to make contact with the Diocesan Director for the Permanent Diaconate, Rev Brett Lockhart on b.lockhart@downandconnor.org

NEXT SUNDAY, 22ND JUNE IS THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI). ALL OUR CHILDREN WHO RECENTLY RECEIVED FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ARE WELCOME BACK IN THEIR FIRST COMMUNION OUTFITS.

THE IRISH BISHOP’S CONFERENCE has requested that an annual collection be taken up in all parishes for Migrants and Refugees. Extract of letter to all Bishops-

‘The Council for Migrants, Refugees and Justice and Peace is inviting each diocese to consider taking up an annual collection in support of migrant people, whether they are coming to Ireland or indeed those Irish who have left these shores and are still very much part of our church and communities around the world. Funds raised through this
collection will be used to support the work of the Council and other projects that provide pastoral outreach to
marginalised and vulnerable communities within Ireland and among Irish people abroad’.

Bishop Alan McGuckin has requested that this special collection be taken up on 5th Sunday of June – 29 June 2025. No doubt you will respond with your usual generosity.

ST. COLMAN’S, REILLY’S TRENCH
Mass at 5pm on Saturday 14 June for all our beloved dead followed by Blessing of Graves In adjoining Cemetery.

SACRAMENTS OF FIRST RECONCILIATION, FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION
Parents of children attending non-Catholic schools who wish to have their child prepared for any of the above Sacraments 2026 are asked to contact the Parish Office to register – 028 92 660206.

Meeting of Baptismal Ministers on Monday 16th June at 7pm in Parochial House.

In this Jubilee Year of Hope, come on an authentic ST PATRICK’S WAY pilgrimage experience in Downpatrick on 5 July or 9 August, led by pilgrim guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly. Visit The Saint Patrick Centre & see the fabulous IMAX film, receive your pilgrim passport on a 6 mile walk with guides to Inch Abbey and Saul Church & St Patrick’s grave. Pilgrim Lunch @Saul Barn and bus transfers included £50 pp. (9am-3pm approx). More info contact the Centre 028 4461 9000 or book online www.saintpatrickcentre.com/experiences/

Mass in Syro Malabar Rite will be celebrated at 3pm on Sunday 15th June in St. Patrick’s Church.

10.00 AM FRIDAY MORNING MASS WILL RESUME AS AND FROM 6TH JUNE 2025.

CEMETERY SUNDAY
We sincerely thank all who attended our recent Cemetery Sunday. A word of gratitude to those who contributed to our Cemetery Maintenance Collection. Your generosity is much appreciated.

CEMETERY EVENINGS

ST. JOSEPH’S, MAGHERAGALL
Mass at 5.30pm on Saturday 7 June for our beloved dead followed by Blessing of Graves in adjoining Cemetery.

ST. COLMAN’S, REILLY?S TRENCH
Mass at 5pm on Saturday 14 June for all our beloved dead followed by Blessing of Graves In adjoining Cemetery.