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The Feast of St. Aloysius.
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.
CEMETERY SUNDAY
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.
SYRO MALABAR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite will be held in St. Patrick’s Church at 3pm next Sunday, 21st June.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Wednesday 24 June – Solemnity of The Nativity of St. John the Baptism
ST. PATRICK’S GAC
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.
First Communion
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.
SACRAMENT PREPARATION
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
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.
ANNUAL PARISH CENSUS 2026
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.
Summer Singing Course
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
Recently Deceased
Months Mind
Anniversaries
Kathleen Stewart (First Anniversary): Elizabeth McMahon (First Anniversary): Deirdre Dougal (First Anniversary): John Blaney: Gerald McPolin: Desmond & Teresa Dodd: John Hannon (Snr) & John Hannon (Jnr): Patrick Hughes: John Creaney: Rosaleen Lennon: Oliver & Elizabeth O’Neill: Maureen Kearney: Angela Close: Joseph Lavery (Snr) & Joseph Lavery (Jnr): Elisabeth McConnell: Una Greenan: Patricia Martin: all our deceased fathers.
May they rest in peace.