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MANRESA JESUIT CENTRE OF SPIRITUALITY
Seeking rest and renewal in a sacred space towards the end of the year?

Advent Triduum Retreat
(Monday-Friday, 1-5 December or 8-12 December)
Silent retreat guided by the Jesuit community, offering space for prayer, reflection, daily Mass, adoration, and the
Sacrament of Reconciliation, in preparation for Christmas.

New Year Retreat
(Monday, 29 December – Thursday, 1 January)
Welcoming the New Year in a spirit of peace and prayer. This silent retreat offers time to reflect on the year gone by,
seek God’s grace for the year ahead, and be guided by daily prayer and liturgy.
Booking can be made online (manresa.ie), by email at reception@manresa.ie, or by calling +353 1 5529 448.

TRÓCAIRE: Could you help share the true spirit of Christmas in your parish? Trócaire are appealing for volunteers to
help sell their Gifts of Change to help make a real difference to families living in poverty around the world. We
provide everything you need including training & support. For more information, Tel Mark 028 9080 8030 or email
mark.mcmahon@trocaire.org or call 028 9080 8030.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: At present we are re-ordering our supply of Offertory Envelopes 2026. If you would like to
support the Parish by means of a Weekly Offertory Envelope, please leave contact details with Parish Office.
Alternatively, if you are able, you are encouraged to make a Monthly Offering to the Church by means of a Standing
Order/Bank Transfer. Forms are available at the back of the Church or from Parish Office. Both forms need to be
completed with one sent to your Bank and the other to the parish office. If you have any queries, please contact in
confidence the parish secretary 028 92 660206.
We are grateful to the parishioners who support us so generously throughout the year.
Our weekly/monthly donations and Gift Aid are our main source of Parish income.

PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE? Weekend residential courses available.
21-23 November 2025, 6-8 March 2026 and 13-15 November 2026. Details: www.grasta.org or at info@grasta.org
and
MARRIED COUPLES COURSE? Weekend residential courses available.
22-23 November 2025, 7-8 March 2026 and 14-15 November 2026. Details: www.grasta.org or at info@grasta.org

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED OUR RECENT COFFEE MORNING in aid of the Anthony Nolan Appeal.
Total raised was £1,973.00. Your generosity and kindness was greatly appreciated.

TRÓCAIRE: Each year, volunteers in parishes across the north of Ireland set up a small stall after Masses to sell
Trócaire’s Gifts of Change – meaningful gifts that make a real difference to families living in poverty around the world. We provide everything you need including training & support. For more information, Tel Mark 028 9080 8030
or email mark.mcmahon@trocaire.org or call 028 9080 8030.

SCRIPTURE GROUP has resumed after the summer break. The Group meets on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm- 8.30pm in
Pastoral Centre to study, discuss and reflect on the scripture readings for weekend Masses

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE is a peer ministry to the bereaved, separated and divorced, based within the Family
Ministry of the Diocese of Down and Connor. The loss of a partner through death, separation or divorce is
devastating. Beginning Experience is offering a programme of bereavement support in St Bride’s Hall, Derryvolgie
Ave., Belfast on three Saturdays (20th September 18th October and 15th November) Booking essential.

To find out more, contact Pauline 07519289185 or Marie 07896119669 or email belfastbe@yahoo.com

We are delighted to have MISS CRISTIONA MCGUINNESS AND THE CHILDREN’S CHOIR back singing at the Vigil Mass after the summer recess. New members – boys and girls very welcome.

If your child would be interested in joining the choir please speak with Cristiona, after Saturday evening Mass or leave your name in the parish office – 028 92 660206.

Registration will be on Friday 5th September from 6-8pm in the Pastoral Centre for all new and old members (age 7-11 years).

All children must be supervised by their parents on that evening.

Cost of membership: £15 single, £25 family for the year. £3.00 nightly fee.

The Youth Club will then commence on Friday 12th September from 6pm to 8.00pm