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INVITATION TO OPENING OF JUBILEE YEAR- 29 DECEMBER 2024
On Christmas Eve 2024, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door in St Peter’s Basilica and the Jubilee of Hope will begin in Rome. The theme the Holy Father has chosen for this year of special graces is “Pilgrims of Hope” and he invites the whole People of God – clergy and laity – to celebrate God’s Gift of Grace through their expressions of Deep Faith, Lively Hope and Active Charity. The Holy Year in the Diocese will begin on the Feast of the Holy Family. Parishioners are warmly invited to join Bishop Alan McGuckian at the Solemn Opening Mass of the Jubilee Year of Hope on Sunday, 29th December at 3pm in St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. We encourage you to be part of this celebration for the Jubilee Year. The webcam will allow people to view the Mass from home: www.churchservices.tv/stpeterscathedral

CONFESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS Before and after 10.00am Mass on:
Thursday 19th December,
Friday 20th December
Monday 23rd December
There will be no 10.00am Mass on Christmas Eve.

ST ALOYSIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY UNIT
7 BALLINDERRY ROAD, LISBURN, BT28 1TB
The application portal opens on FRIDAY 10 January at 12noon
and closes on FRIDAY 24 January at 12noon.
If you would like to arrange a visit and meet with the Principal Mrs Catherine Milne, please phone 9266 2293 or e-mail cmilne244@c2kni.net.
www.eani.org.uk/admissions

ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, LISBURN
Morning for parents of children who are due to start school in September 2025 Tuesday 17th December, 10am-12pm

Principal’s Address at 10am and 11am
Come along and see what our wonderful school has to offer!
Principal: Miss Cristiona McGuinness, 42 Castle Street, Lisburn
T: 028 92 674901, E: info@stjosephsps.lisburn.ni.sch.uk

HOLY TRINITY NURSERY SCHOOL
4, Trinity Terrace, Lisburn. Contact No. 028 9267 2080
Open Day, Tuesday 10th December, 10am – 12 pm.

ST. PATRICK?S ACADEMY – OPEN NIGHT
We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Night
on Thursday 12th December 2024, 6.30.pm – 8.30pm. Principal’s address at 6.30pm. www.stpatsni.co.uk Ballinderry Road, Lisburn BT28 1TD. Telephone: 028 92664877

ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, LISBURN
Morning for parents of children who are due to start school in September 2025 Tuesday 17th December, 10am-12pm
Principal’s Address at 10am and 11am
Come along and see what our wonderful school has to offer!
Principal: Miss Cristiona McGuinness, 42 Castle Street, Lisburn
T: 028 92 674901, E: info@stjosephsps.lisburn.ni.sch.uk

Every year for the 9 days before Christmas, 16-24 December, at 6.00am St. Vincent De Paul Parish, Ligoniel Road, Belfast invite you to our, ‘Misa De Gallo’ (Mass of the Rooster.) It is a wonderful tradition in the Philippines and is continued by the Filipino Diaspora wherever they may be. This year on Christmas Eve we welcome Bishop Alan for the first time as our main Celebrant. A warm invitation is extended to all.

MODIFIED PILATES CLASSES COMMENCING IN THE PASTORAL CENTRE TUESDAY 07TH JANUARY 8-9PM

Taught by Chartered Physiotherapist and Certified Modified Pilates instructor with The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute APPI For all levels and abilities. Six week block of, 1 hour classes £52
For more information, and to book your place contact:
Phone/Text 07905542490 email: pilates_class@yahoo.com

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

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