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A SPECIAL EVENING OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION – PADRE PIO MASS
Saturday 26th September at 7pm – Veneration of the Holy Relic of Padre Pio will be available during the 7pm Mass, in St.Patricks Aghagallon, followed by individual blessings immediately afterwards. All are warmly welcome to attend.
Tea & Coffee will be served after mass at the Kiosk.

DROMANTINE RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTRE: CARING FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA.
Workshop: Saturday 10th October 2026 (9.00am Registration, 9.30am – 4.30pm)
Facilitator: Caroline Brown specialises in supporting people affected by dementia)
Cost: £50, Includes 3 course lunch with tea/coffees.

Participants will explore communication techniques, compassionate care practices, and resources for families and carers. The session is suitable for healthcare professionals, carers, family members and anyone seeking to have a better understanding of dementia. Contact: 028 3082 1029 email; admin@dromanmtineconference.com

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.

ST ALOYSIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY UNIT

The P5 – 7 children will join the parish family for the 10.00am Mass on Tuesday 29 September, the Feast of the Archangels. This Mass will be a dedication of studies Mass for the new school year.

CELEBRATION OF MASS AND BLESSING WITH HOLY RELIC OF ST. PADRE PIO,
Wednesday 13rd September at 7.00pm St Vincent de Paul Parish, 171 Ligoniel Road, Belfast BTY4 8DD

There will be a collection to support the Parish of St. Vincent de Paul.

ADULT AND TODDLER GROUP resumes on Tuesday 15th at 10am in Pastoral Centre. All welcome.

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 (26th September 24th October and 21st November) Booking essential. To find out more contact Marie 07896119669 or email belfastbe@yahoo.com

QUEEN ’S CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY – WE’RE BACK!
The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s reopens for the new academic year on Monday 14 September, with weekday Masses and our semester programme resuming. Our first Sunday Mass is 20 September at the new, earlier time of 7.00pm. Please note the new time! New or returning student? Find out about what’s on, ways to connect and get involved, and student accommodation at Ryan Hall at qubcatholic.org and on our socials. Staff and alumni are always welcome too. Visit our newly renewed Chaplaincy at 28 Elmwood Avenue for Mass, Confessions or candlelighting – and call into Mosaic for some of the best coffee, hot lunches and home-baked treats in South Belfast!

CHILDREN’S LITURGY starts again on Sunday 13th September. If your child has registered, they can join us during the 10.00am Mass. All children will meet the volunteers at the Baptism Font before the First Reading.

They will return to the church during the Offertory. This will be announced from the altar. Due to Safeguarding reasons, the volunteers will lead all children to the Pastoral Centre to complete their activity.

If your child has not registered, you can fill out a consent form after 10.00am Mass in the Pastoral Centre.

If anyone is interested in becoming a CHILDREN’S LITURGY VOLUNTEER, please contact the Parish Office.

In aid of Anthony Nolan Appeal this morning (13th September) 10.30am – 1.30pm. Everyone welcome.