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ALTAR SERVERS


ALTAR SERVERS (new and old) are asked to attend a meeting in the Church on Sunday 23 February from 3.00pm – 4.15pm.

CALLING ALL KNITTERS!


We’re delighted to announce the Big Knit is back for 2025! So grab your needles and your brightest yarn and get knitting for Age NI. For every hat knitted, Age NI receives 30p, and that money helps the Charity support older people who have no one else to turn to. To register and find out more, call Age NI on 028 9024 5729, email bigknit@ageni.org or visit www.ageni.org/thebigknit

REQUIRED TRÓCAIRE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS


REQUIRED TRÓCAIRE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS to support our 2025 Lenten Appeal in the Down & Connor Diocese.
Are you a retired teacher or someone who has experience presenting to groups of school children Training and
support will be provided. For more information call Naomi Purnell email naomi.purnell@trocaire.org or 028 9080 8033

THE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES – Volunteers


THE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES is seeking Doctors, Nurses and Adult Volunteer helpers for the 40th Diocesan Pilgrimage in 2025. The pilgrimage is from 10-15 July & volunteers receive a subsidised fare.
For more information or to register your interest, please visit www.downandconnor.org/lourdes
or email lourdes@downandconnor.org

4 CORNERS FESTIVAL


YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO THE OPENING OF THIS YEAR?S 4 CORNERS FESTIVAL WITH DR LORNA GOLD,
CHAIR OF THE INTERNATIONAL LAUDATO SÌ MOVEMENT. In this 10th anniversary year of Pope Francis’ Encyclical “Laudato Sì”, Belfast is privileged to host Lorna Gold, at the 4 Corners Festival on Sunday 2nd February (7pm, Jennymount Methodist Church, 222 North Queen Street, BT15 3DH). The 4 Corners Festival is an annual celebration designed to inspire transformation across Belfast through events that promote peace, unity, and understanding. Let this talk be an opportunity to step out of our own corner, encounter fresh perspectives and be inspired to care for our common home. Further info from info@jointhedotstogether.org

NI CANCER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES


NI CANCER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Sat 10 – Thurs 15 May 25, £859 (with price reduction for Cancer Patients) includes: Return flights from Belfast International Airport. Full board, Hotel Agena, Lourdes, 5 nights based on twin/double/triple rooms. The party will consist of patients, ex-patients, relatives & friends accompanied by medical, nursing & other staff. For more information or to book contact, Mrs Jean Clarke, NI Cancer Pilgrimage, 67 Ballynahinch Road, Carryduff, BT8 8DL,Tel. 078746 88388, or mail@nicancerpilgrimage.org.uk

CONTACT INFORMATION


PLEASE NOTE NEW PARISH EMAIL ADDRESS: lisburn@downandconnor.org
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE SACRAMENTS, LITURGY, ANNIVERSARIES, ETC.
PLEASE CONTACT PARISH OFFICE: 028 92 660206.

BULLETIN NOTICES AND ANNIVERSARIES
Bulletin Notices should be with the Parish Office by 12 noon on MONDAY to be included in the weekend bulletin. Thank you.

FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING HIRE OF ST. PATRICK’S PASTORAL CENTRE, ACTIVITIES ETC. PLEASE CONTACT CENTRE ON 028 92 607110. Email: stpatricksparishcentre@hotmail.co.uk

JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE


JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO ROME AND ASSISI – QUB ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s University Belfast will lead a Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi for alumni and friends. Departing 25 August 2025 for 7 nights, staying in excellent hotels in Rome and Assisi, this promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Every quarter century, the Holy Father invites the faithful from across the world to make pilgrimage to the Eternal City and to avail of the special graces associated with the ancient custom. The Pilgrimage’s Spiritual Director will be Queen’s Chaplain, Fr Dominic McGrattan, with dedicated tour guide, private coach travel and group meals included. In addition to a rich itinerary which takes in visits to the principal sacred and cultural sites, we will also observe the customs associated with this Year of Jubilee declared by Pope Francis. If you would like to know more information including price, itinerary and how to book, please email Chaplaincy Director, Shannon Campbell, at catholicchaplaincy@qub.ac.uk

FINDING HOPE


FINDING HOPE. 11AM – 3.30PM, 30 NOVEMBER 2024.
Begin Advent by taking time out to relax, to think and pray, to be with God. Slow down. Be surprised by God with us in these uncertain times. Find hope. A day of song, prayer, scripture and story, peace and quiet, led by Breige O’Hare. Bring your own lunch. Tea/co?ee provided. Ring Clonard reception 02890445950 to book.

SACRED HEART MESSENGERS


Sacred Heart Messengers.

Annual order is being placed this week.

If you wish to renew your subscription please place payment (£25 per year) in envelope and return to the Parish O?ce before Friday.

Recently Deceased


John Joe (Jonjoe) Bradley (Banbridge, formerly Lisburn: Brian O'Neill


Months Mind


Rose Spence


Anniversaries


Joan Connaghan (First Anniversary): Alison Slater: Katie Jamieson: Joseph & Sean O'Kane: Rosetta Walsh: Arthur O'Reilly: Patrick & Esther McLarnon: Kenny Murdock: Hugh & Kathleen Rooney: Bridie Burns: Ann Dorrian


May they rest in peace.