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LISBURN CITY LIBRARY will host a Positive Ageing Fair
on Tuesday 13 October from 10:00am – 1:00pm as part of Positive Ageing Month.
This free, drop-in event will showcase the wide range of opportunities available in the Lisburn area for older people who want to explore new interests, rediscover old passions or simply meet others in a welcoming space. Visitors can chat with representatives from local organisations covering everything from arts and crafts, history and photography to sport, volunteering, health and lifelong learning.

Groups taking part on the day include the NI Family History Society, Lagan Valley Rural Transport, Earlybirds Choir,
South Eastern Trust and Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s Age Friendly and Be Active Stay Active teams and many more. Everyone is welcome to drop in any time between 10:00am and 1:00pm.

TITLE CHANGE: You may have noticed that the new title “PARISH SUPPORT OFFICER” is being used in emails and
bulletin references. This is simply the new term for Parish Secretary being applied across the diocese.

OUR LADY’S ROSARY FESTIVAL will take place from 12th to 18th October 2026. Join us for a week of events to honour
Our Blessed Lady, ending with the annual Belfast Rosary Procession. The procession will leave St Malachy’s Church, Belfast City Centre, at 2.30pm on Sunday 18th October, and finish at St Peter’s Cathedral.

A full list of events can be found on the poster at the back of the Church and online at belfastrosaryfestival.com

BELFAST JESUIT CENTRE POETRY & PRESENCE BEGINS Thursday 1 October at 7pm, opening with the theme of Water in this Season of Creation. You are invited into an evening of poetry, art, music, & Scripture: a space to pause, breathe, and let the imagery of water in God’s story speak to the depths of your own heart. To register, visit https://belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk/poetry presence/

A SPECIAL HYBRID BOOK LAUNCH
Monday 19 October at 7pm for Conquest or Leaven: Reflections of a Catholic Priest in Palestine/Israel by Fr David
Neuhaus SJ. Join us for a short talk from the author and live Q&A with Fr Neuhaus who will join via live video link.
To register https:// belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk/hybrid-book-launch-conquest-or-leaven-by-david neuhaus-sj/

Collectors at weekend Masses. If you could help, please contact Damian in Centre or Maria in Parish Office.

Huge congratulations to our U16 ladies who have had a very successful year, winning the league, the Championship and just last weekend the Feile. Well done to all involved, players, coaches and families.

The ladies’ Minor team have a Championship match today (Sunday 11th October) away to Ballymena with throw in at
midday. We wish them luck. There are still places available for the St Patrick’s Golf day at Down Royal on Saturday 24th October. Contact any Committee member or book online at naomh-padraig.com

BELFAST JESUIT CENTRE POETRY & PRESENCE BEGINS Thursday 1 October at 7pm, opening with the theme of Water in this Season of Creation. You are invited into an evening of poetry, art, music, & Scripture: a space to pause, breathe, and let the imagery of water in God’s story speak to the depths of your own heart. To register,
visit https://belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk/poetry presence/ A SPECIAL HYBRID BOOK LAUNCH Monday 19 October at
7pm for Conquest or Leaven: Reflections of a Catholic Priest in Palestine/Israel by Fr David Neuhaus SJ. Join us for a
short talk from the author and live Q&A with Fr Neuhaus who will join via live video link.
To register https:// belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk/hybrid-book-launch-conquest-or-leaven-by-david neuhaus-sj/

ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS to be made regarding family illness or passing of an individual should come to us through a family member or through Parish Office.

HUMAN LIFE INTERNATIONAL, IRELAND. Fr Lawrence Carney (USA), international speaker and popular author, Provincial Tour of Ireland. Join us for the Ulster event at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry, on Tuesday 29th September at 6:45pm, with a First Class Relic of St Thérèse. Free admission.

Thank you to everyone who attended the ANTHONY NOLAN FUNDRAISER COFFEE MORNING. Total raised was £600.