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THE DIOCESE IS PLANNING TO TAKE A GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO MOVE
Move is a five-day summer residential event for teenagers aged 14-17yrs. It is an all-inclusive experience that not only provides food, lodging, fun and games, activities and sports, community discipleship and an age-intentional programme. It also aims to provide encounters with Jesus that leads young people to embrace him and the purposes they’ve been called to, on 29th July – 2nd August 2024, at Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare (free return transport from Belfast), cost: £250pp (early bird).

ACCORD (NI)
Let us help you support your Marriage & Relationship If you feel your marriage or relationship is in crisis or need a little guidance and feel that you both could benefit from Marriage & Relationship Counselling, either face to face or online, contact your local Centre. Every year we help thousands of couples rebuild and sustain healthy relationships. Call us on 02890 233002 for all N. Ireland Centre’s. Regional Office, Armagh, Ballymena, Belfast, Derry, Enniskillen, Maghera, Newry & Omagh. info@accordni.com or www.accordni.com

Meeting at 7pm in Parochial House on Monday 24th June 2024

Wanted for September
St Joseph’s Primary School
42 Castle Street, Lisburn, BT27 4XE
Please contact: Cristiona McGuinness
on info@stjosephsps.lisburn.ni.sch.uk or by phone on 02892674901 by Thursday 20th June.

We are hoping to reach out locally to people who have a genuine interest in reducing loneliness & isolation by becoming an Age NI Shared Lives carer and being matched with an older person in their local community to o?er social support.
Please also find attached a video link for more information https://youtu.be/pTqAKAwiJLQ (2 mins duration)

Claire McCleary, Social worker
Age NI Shared Lives Service
3 Lower Crescent
Belfast BT7 1NR
O?ce: 02890 245729
Mob: 07767161190
Email: claire.mccleary@ageni.org
Working days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Together (G.I.F.T.) is an exciting program designed for young people aged 11 to 16 (1st – 5th years). If you are or would like to become a parish leader this is an excellent opportunity to guide and inspire young people in their faith journey. To join and for more information please telephone 0289069 0920 or email livingchurch@downandconnor.org.
The Program Orientation Morning will take place on 22 June (Saturday), 10am – 1pm.

PILGRIMAGE TO SHRINES OF ITALY: 8 Days, inc. San Giovanni, Shrine of St. Michael the Archangel, Lanciano, Assisi (inc..Tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis), Loreto, St.Rita of Cascia, Our Lady of Revelations etc.
Depart 28th August 2024 Ex Dublin – STG £1090. Limited places. For further details contact: Anita 07769744836

ASCERT, leading alcohol and drug charity, facilitates free SMART Recovery Programme for addiction management. This recovery program provides essential tools and practical skills, empowering individuals to manage addiction and lead fulfilling lives using the 4-Point SMART Recovery Programme. Thursdays 2pm-4pm, Atlas Centre, 7 Bachelors Walk, Lisburn, BT28 1XJ. 18 +. No booking required. Email info@ascert.biz or Call ASCERT: 0800 254 5123

ST. PATRICK’S YOUTH CLUB. Summer Scheme is now open to children 6-12 years inclusive.
Week 1: Mon 22 July – Friday 26 July. Week2: Monday 29 July – Friday 2nd August. 12pm -4pm.
Summer scheme includes trips and activities to Cocos, bowling, swimming, Irish Linen Centre & Wallace Park.
Single child attending 2 weeks: £80 or £80 for 2 children for one week. Family: £90 per week. New members welcome. If interested, please contact Cathie at 07518333644 or Sheena at 07789265249.

We are looking for someone with a passion for the work of Team Hope and the leadership abilities to lead the design and implementation of the Christmas Shoebox Appeal campaign, ensuring an effective network of volunteer teams across the country. More information can be found at: www.teamhope.ie/careers/