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Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite at 3.00pm September 21st in St. Patrick’s Church.

FREE SELF-MANAGEMENT PAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME – WED. 17 SEPTEMBER TO WED. 22 OCTOBER.
11am – 1.30pm (tea, coffee, biscuits) Location: Resurgam, Laganview Enterprise Park, 69 Drumber Drive, Lisburn
To register call 028 9078 2940. Email niservices@versusarthritis.org

JUBILEE YEAR OPPORTUNITIES AT LOUGH DERG THIS AUGUST & SEPTEMBER

THREE DAY PILGRIMAGES continue until 15th August.  (Last day to begin the pilgrimage 13th August)
Admission €85.  Concessions for Seniors, Students and Groups.

ONE DAY RETREATS – Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection – places available on
August 19th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th         September 3rd, 6th, 7th, 9th, 13th, 20th, 21st

NATIONAL SACRED HEART CRUSADE – a Sacred Heart Statue blessed by Pope Francis
will be present for the Day Retreats on 23rd, 24th & 25th August.

CANONISATION OF BLESSED CARLO ACUTIS ON SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
Special devotions and blessing with Carlo Acutis Relic.
Admission €50.  Group discounts available.  Advance Booking Essential

THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST TO MARK NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK 2025. Lough Derg offers a day to
immerse yourself in the story and heritage of the ancient Sanctuary.
Guided Tour of Station Island and Boat Trip at 11am & 2:30pm.
Admission €15.  Concessions for students, children & families.  Advance Booking Essential

PILGRIM PATH LAKE SHORE PILGRIMAGE – In the footsteps of pilgrims through the centuries
Sunday 31st August.  Guided 8km & 12km walk options available.  Admission €25.  Advance Booking Essential

QUIET DAY RETREAT – Come apart by yourself, and rest for a while –
Friday 12th September.  Admission €40 includes refreshments and lunch.  Advance booking essential.
Contact by email.  info@loughderg.org / Tel. 0(0353) 719861518   www.loughderg.org   Pettigo, Co Donegal.

JUBILEE TOUR TO WESTPORT, KNOCK & CO MAYO, 31st August 2025.  £699.00 pps.  Price includes return bus transfers,4 nights in 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.  Full use of leisure facilities. All entertainment, excursions and transport included.  Visit Knock Shrine, Galway Cathedral, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick and more.  Irish music nightly.  Single supplement on enquiry.  Contact 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.

ST AGNES’ CHORAL SOCIETY proudly presents the Irish amateur premiere of the smash-hit musical ‘Come From Away’ at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, from 4-15th September 2025. This remarkable true story is filled with hope, humanity, and heart, telling how a small town in Newfoundland welcomed stranded airline passengers in the wake of 9/11. Uplifting, moving, and filled with joyful music, ‘Come From Away’ is a celebration of kindness and community. Book now at lyrictheatre.co.uk or call 028 9038 1081

First Holy Communion classes for children of the parish who attend a non-parish school will commence in October 2025. Please contact lisburn@downandconnor.org or 028 92 660206 to enrol your child.

Enrolment for Confirmation in 2026 is now open for children in the parish attending a non-Catholic school. To register your child please contact the Parish Office at lisburn@downandconnor.org or telephone 028 92 660206.

Men’s hike – Saturday September 13th 20kms, on greenway, from Dominican abbey (ruin) in Carlingford to Newry (St Catherine’s) via Newry Cathedral (Jubilee Indulgence).

Mass, Adoration, Rosary, Confessions & Fraternity.
Registration & details on www.dominicans.ie/events/ . €70 (Lunch, dinner & bus), over 18’s male event.
Enquiries to op.evangelisation@gmail.com

ENROLMENT FOR THE SACRAMENTS OF FIRST RECONCILIATION, FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION 2026 is now open for children in the parish not attending Catholic Schools.

To register your child please contact the Parish Office as soon as possible at 028 92 660206 or email lisburn@downandconnor.org

Bulletin Notices must be handed into the Parish Office or left in Post Box by 12 noon on Monday
to be included in the weekend bulletin.

No notices regarding anniversaries, month’s minds, etc are to be left in sacristy.

Please note all emails to Parish Office should be addressed to –

lisburn@downandconnor.org