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SACRAMENTS OF FIRST RECONCILIATION, FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION.

Parents of children attending schools in the Parish, other than St. Joseph & St. Aloysius Primary Schools who wish to have their child/children enrolled for any of the above Sacraments in 2027 are asked to contact the Parish Office to register ? 028 92 660206. Email lisburn@downandconnor.org

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP – 2026. DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
Lourdes Pilgrimage Office acknowledge our recent donation of £1,452 and wish to thank the parishioners of Blaris for your generous support of the pilgrimage.
Donations help to provide the equipment and supplies needed to care for the sick and vulnerable pilgrims who are at the very heart of the pilgrimage. They also help to support the staff with subsidized fares.

All Associated pilgrims are remembered each day during the pilgrimage.

ST PETER’S CATHEDRAL. FUAIMLAOI IN CONCERT on Thursday 6 August @ 7pm. Tickets £5.50
https://fleadhfringe.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173683951

Don’t miss this special evening of music in the stunning surroundings of St Peter’s Cathedral.

ST PETER’S CATHEDRAL: Join us for the inaugural tours of St Peter’s Cathedral, led by Stevie Corr, as we celebrate its 160th anniversary! This special guided tour offers a unique opportunity to explore areas of the Cathedral that are rich in history and significance.

Dates are Mon 3, Tues 4, Wed 5 & Thurs 6 August at 3pm each day.

Tickets: £5 per person, payable at the entrance (please bring the exact amount).

Old School Café will reopen on Monday 24 August after 10.00am Mass.

Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite at 3.00pm this afternoon (Sunday 2nd August) in St. Patrick’s Church

Old School Café closed. Re-opening Monday 24th August 2026 after 10.00am Mass.

ST. COLMCILLE’S & FAMILY OF PARISHES
VACANCY – YOUTH MINISTER based at St Colmcille’s Parish, 191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast
The role will require you to work 35 hours per week to include evening and weekend work.
If interested full details including role profile and application form can be found on Diocesan website at:
http://www.downandconnor.org clicking on tab: job vacancies or https://www.nijobs.com
Closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Tuesday 28 July 2026.

PARISH OF BLARIS – YEAR END DECEMBER 2025 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Financial Statement as of 31st December 2025 is posted in church porch.
Any queries please contact Fr. Dermot or Maria, Parish Support Officer – 028 92 660206.

Senior ladies play this evening (Sunday 26th) away to St Enda’s. Throw in at 18.30hrs. All support is welcome.

Senior men continue their preparation for the first Championship game against Glenavy scheduled for Sunday 2nd August 2026.