News

HOLY TRINITY NURSERY SCHOOL, LISBURN OPEN MORNING

Date: Saturday 28th November
Time: 10am – 12pm

There is interest in starting an adult traditional music class in the parish. Would you be interested in joining a weekly class on a Wednesday evening in the parish centre? This would be a multi-instrument class, led by an experienced teacher bringing together anyone who plays an instrument (or used to play and would like the opportunity to play again) to learn tunes and enjoy playing together in a group. If you have played classical music or another genre of music and would like to try learning traditional music please get in touch. If interested or would like more information please email mairead741@btinternet.com

Prospective families are warmly invited to our Open Day on Saturday 5 December at 10.00am.
Come along to visit our school, meet our staff and find out more about life and learning at St Aloysius.
Principal’s Address: 10.15am

PAUSE FOR HOPE THIS AFTERNOON (SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER) AT 3.30PM IN CLONARD CHURCH
Bringing together in prayer, those who have cancer, who have had cancer, their loved ones and those who care for them – doctors and nurses: those with special skills involved in the investigation and treatment of cancer.

Come together for an afternoon of prayer, reflection and support.

“Together in hope and stronger together”. All welcome.

CHURCH AT THE CROSSROADS – BELFAST CONFERENCE 13-14 NOVEMBER 2026
ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS CONFERENCE CENTRE

The Belfast Jesuit Centre is delighted to be an official partner for Church at the Crossroads, a two day conference
hosted by Palestinian Christians for the global Church. The gathering invites us to listen and learn from Palestinian and
international Christian leaders as we explore how Scripture shapes our response to the realities in the Holy Land.
Other speakers include Fr Timothy Bartlett, Sean Farrell (Trocaire) and Prof. Siobhan Garrigan of TCD.

For more details and registration, please visit: www.churchatthecrossroads.com/belfast

ST VINCENT DE PAUL will launch their Annual Christmas Appeal Campaign from the pulpit weekend 14th & 15th November. Further details later.

Mass in Syro Malabar Rite at 3pm this afternoon, Sunday 1 November.

VACANCY- ASSISTANT HOUSEKEEPER BISHOP’S RESIDENCE & CURIA OFFICE
Full details relating to the vacancy can be found on Diocesan website at: http://www.downandconnor.org clicking
on tab: job vacancies and on the Community NI and nijobs.com websites, where terms and conditions relating to
the role can also be accessed by way of a Role Profile and Employment Application Form.
Closing date for applications 12 noon Tuesday 27 October 2026

All are invited to come and hear from representatives of 6 Christian Churches who will consider:
‘WHO IS MARY IN GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION?‘

Martina Purdy will present on behalf of the Roman Catholic tradition.
There also will be time for audience questions, chaired by Alf McCreary (Belfast Telegraph, BBC News) This is an
opportunity to listen and understand other perspectives.
Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at 7pm in Corr’s Corner Hotel, Newtownabbey.
Refreshments will be served. To aid in planning please rsvp to ecumenical@downandconnor.org

ST COLM’S HIGH SCHOOL, DUNMURRY is holding a Christmas Craft Fair in aid of Hope Mission Zambia
Friday 11th December 2-4pm. Tables available for stallholders for £1.

Please email stcolmsfair@gmail.com to book or for any enquiries