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‘JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE ‘PARISH OF BLARIS LISBURN’ AND HELP SPREAD POSITIVITY WITHIN THE PARISH!

We would like to celebrate the life of our parish community here in Lisburn. If you’ve recently celebrated a wedding, baptism, or another special milestone, or if you or your family have achieved something you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you. Send us your photos and stories or tag us!

We’d be delighted to share your good news on our Parish Facebook page to help highlight all the wonderful things
happening in our parish family. Message or Tag: @PARISHOFBLARISLISBURN

Message our Parish Facebook page with your story or pictures.

And if you haven’t already, please follow us on Facebook for parish announcements, community news, and
celebrations of parish life.’

DOWN & CONNOR DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE – FATIMA 2026 – 29th May 2026
Led by: Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ
7 nights £850 per person sharing (£100 off per person if paid in full by 3rd NOV 2025)
Direct return flights from Belfast to Porto.
7 nights Hotel Avenida Full Board: breakfast, lunch & dinner each day
Full religious programme. Optional: Travel insurance & Single supplement (Limited Places)
For information please contact: JOE CATNEY 07776425631

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.