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So far this year Lisburn Foodbank has distributed over 17 tonnes of food to families in need in our community! This really wouldn’t be possible without your generous donations and we are so grateful. I am sending our most needed items list for the month of June to share with your congregation.

If you wish to donate any of the above items please leave in Parish Centre or with the Lisburn Food Bank, 3 Graham Gardens, Lisburn during opening hours 9.30am-15.30pm. Tel: 07756965868

There are many opportunities to volunteer within our Parish. if you would like to become more involved in our parish
community by serving in any of our various ministries, joining one of our Liturgy Groups, becoming a Member of
St. Vincent de Paul or Apostolic Work, volunteering within our Parish Centre, helping around the church or
within church grounds/cemeteries, gardening. etc.

There is an opportunity for everyone!

Please contact Parish Office for more information. Tel: 028 92 660206. Email: lisburn@downandconnor.org

ST. ALOYSIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL
The P4-P7 pupils will join the parish family for 10.00am Mass on Friday 19th June.
This Mass is a thanksgiving Mass for the school year and to celebrate the Feast of St. Aloysius.

We sincerely thank all who attended our recent Cemetery Sunday venues in all our Parish Churches.

We also pay tribute to all who maintain our cemeteries during the year and particularly the preparation involved for the
Cemetery Day Services. We also thank all who contributed to our church gate collections.

Total collected: Holy Trinity Cemetery: £1,490. Magheragall Cemetery: £132.80.

Your generosity as always is much appreciated.

The next fixture for the Senior men is on Wednesday 24th June away to Gort na Mona. Throw in at 7.30pm.

Senior Ladies also play Gort na Mona this evening (Sunday 21st June) at Kirkwoods Road. Throw in 6.30pm.

Congratulations to the girls and boys of St Aloysius Primary School on receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday 30th May. Thanks to the teachers and parents who helped and supported the children in preparation for their very special day.

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 2027 are asked to contact the Parish Office to register – 028 92 660206.

PREPARATION FOR MARRIAGE & MARRIED COUPLES COURSES 2026/27

Grásta is a voluntary group of Married Couples based in Ireland, who for over 25 years have been facilitating
Pre-Marriage Courses for couples getting married in the Catholic Church.

We are holding Pre-Marriage courses on the following dates:
13th – 15th November 2026
26th – 28th February 2027
www.grasta.org or at info@grasta.org

We also organise courses for Married Couples.
The dates for our Married Couples courses are:
14th – 15th November 2026
27th – 28th February 2027
www.grasta.org or at info@grasta.org

Our Grásta Courses consist of a residential weekend course, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, for
couples to focus on their relationship and what is important for them as a couple planning their married life together.

6.30pm Mass, Saturday 9th May: 395
10.00am Mass, Sunday 10th May: 468
12 noon Mass, Sunday 10th May: 370

Thank you for your patience and cooperation last weekend in assisting us with the Annual Parish Census.

ST. PETER’S CATHEDRAL, BELFAST
Summer Singing Course – 6th – 10th July 2026

5 day singing course for young people who want to improve their singing voice and musical skills.

For young people aged 8-16. £50 per 5 day course. Book by 30th May – £30 per 5 day course.

No singing experience required. For more information email cathedralmusic@downandconnor.org