News

New Church Cleaning rota is ready to pick up from Parish Centre Office.

We are in urgent need of more church cleaners. Could you spare one hour per month working as part of a team?

If interested, please contact Centre Manager on 028 92 607110 for further details.

Ascert facilitate a weekly SMART Recovery Programme, providing practical support for individuals dealing with substance dependencies or problem behaviours. These meetings empower participants to effectively manage addictive behaviours.

Meeting details:
• When: Thursdays,
• Where: 11am-12.30pm, Atlas Centre, 7 Bachelor’s Walk, Lisburn.
• Who: Anyone aged 18+ struggling with drugs or alcohol.
• No need to book in advance, please show up at 11am.

These meetings provide a safe, non-judgemental; space that upholds principles of respect, inclusivity and confidentiality.

“Living our Baptism today”
St Gerard’s Parish Church, 722 Antrim Road
Monday 11th To Tuesday 19th May 2026
Monday To Friday 9.30am & 7.30pm
Saturday 9.30am & 6.30pm
Sunday 10.30am & 7.30pm

Our grateful thanks and appreciation to Danny & Ann Kearney who recently retired after generously serving 20 years each helping with the cleaning and interior maintenance of the Church. Well done!

May your ‘retirement’ days be filled with joy and peace.

Join us for an evening of food, music and dancing in the Ballymac hotel on Saturday 13th June at 7pm to raise vital funds for the mission project of the Sisters of the Community of Mary, of the Heart of Jesus (Sisters of Comunidade Servos de Maria do Coração de Jesus) in Rwanda.

For more information and tickets, please visit bit.ly/4aAsKIO

ROSARY IN REILLY’S TRENCH every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm. Beginning Tuesday 5th May.

Meeting on Monday 18 May at 7pm in Parochial House.

THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE in the tradition of prayer, fasting and vigil
Friday 29th May until Saturday 15th August.
(Pilgrims can begin pilgrimage on any day until Thursday 13th August)
Admission €85. Booking advised.
Concessions available for students, seniors & groups.

ONE DAY RETREAT a day of guided prayer and reflection. Admission 50 euro.
A number of dates available May, August & September. Booking essential.

QUIET DAY a self-directed day in the peaceful setting of Station Island
Friday 22nd May & Friday 11th September. Admission 40 euro. Booking essential.

For further information/booking regarding the above please contact
Sanctuary of Saint Patrick,
Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co. Donegal.
Tel: 00353 (0) 71 9861518 info@loughderg.org
www.loughderg.org

Mass in Syro Malabar Rite will be celebrated this afternoon at 3pm in St Patrick’s Church.

OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: Meeting on Monday 11th May at 7pm in Parochial House.