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SINGER-SONGWRITER DANA will sing Our Lady of Knock, and her new songs for St Patrick (Light The Fire) & St Brigid at a special evening at The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick, on Friday March 14 at 7:30. Dana will also share stories of her life & faith journey, & perform songs. Tickets £20 and can be obtained from Eventbrite. More information from The Saint Patrick Centre 02844 619000.

Don’t just give up sweets this Lent

Come along to the LEGION OF MARY BIBLE STUDY St. Paul’s Pastoral Centre (on the grounds of St. Paul’s Church), 125 Falls Road, Belfast. Starting Tuesday 4 March at 7.30pm and continuing every Tuesday of Lent.
Light refreshments provided after session.

Those who are discerning a vocation to the permanent diaconate are encouraged to make contact with the Diocesan Director for the Permanent Diaconate, Rev Brett Lockhart on b.lockhart@downandconnor.org

“HOPE” – A RETREAT FOR THOSE DISCERNING THE PRIESTHOOD
Are you considering the call to the priesthood? Join us for a Vocation to the Priesthood Retreat from 7th – 9th March at Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne. This year’s theme, “Priests as Men of Hope,” invites us to reflect on the joy and strength that come from trusting in God’s plan. To book a place or for more information, contact the Vocations Director: Fr Conor McGrath at c.mcgrath@downandconnor.org

Congratulations to the children from Non-Parish Schools and Downshire Integrated School who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday 4th March.

Grateful thanks to Ms. Brenda Kerr & Mrs Emer Reid who prepared the children for the Sacrament.

Meeting of Bereavement Ministers in Parochial House on Tuesday 11th March at 7.00pm.

Many congratulations to our five new Altar Servers who commence their duties this weekend: Adrian, Benson, Nathaniel, Sophia and Suzanne. Our wonderful Altar Servers play an important contributory role on the sanctuary during holy Mass and other liturgies. The current P4 children will be able to become Altar Servers once they have made their First Holy Communion at the end of May.

Congratulations to the children from Non-Parish Schools (including Downshire integrated School) who made their First Confession on Monday 24th February. A words of thanks to Miss Elaine Barton and Miss Emer Reid who prepared the children for the Sacrament.

The children will receive First Holy Communion on Saturday 17th May at 10.00am Mass.

Celebrating the Jubilee Year and our 40th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage.
5 nights (10-15 July). Hotel £859
5 nights (10-15 July) Accueil Notre Dame (for Pilgrims requiring care) £729
7 nights (9-16 July) Hotel – £972. Youth Team (9-16 July) £760
Prices are per person sharing, additional charges may apply.

Please visit www.downandconnor.org/lourdes for more information or call the Pilgrimage Office on (028) 9077 0162 or email lourdes@downandconnor.org Youth Team (9-16th July): Applications now open.

ST PATRICK’S PASTORAL CENTRE
ABBA SENSATIONS
Saturday 29th March 2025
Doors open 8pm. Show 9pm. B.Y.O.
Tickets £15 now available from Centre.