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PARISH OF BLARIS – YEAR END DECEMBER 2025 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Financial Statement as of 31st December 2025 is posted in church porch.
Any queries please contact Fr. Dermot or Maria, Parish Support Officer – 028 92 660206.

Senior ladies play this evening (Sunday 26th) away to St Enda’s. Throw in at 18.30hrs. All support is welcome.

Senior men continue their preparation for the first Championship game against Glenavy scheduled for Sunday 2nd August 2026.

So far this year Lisburn Foodbank has distributed over 17 tonnes of food to families in need in our community! This really wouldn’t be possible without your generous donations and we are so grateful. I am sending our most needed items list for the month of June to share with your congregation.

If you wish to donate any of the above items please leave in Parish Centre or with the Lisburn Food Bank, 3 Graham Gardens, Lisburn during opening hours 9.30am-15.30pm. Tel: 07756965868

There are many opportunities to volunteer within our Parish. if you would like to become more involved in our parish
community by serving in any of our various ministries, joining one of our Liturgy Groups, becoming a Member of
St. Vincent de Paul or Apostolic Work, volunteering within our Parish Centre, helping around the church or
within church grounds/cemeteries, gardening. etc.

There is an opportunity for everyone!

Please contact Parish Office for more information. Tel: 028 92 660206. Email: lisburn@downandconnor.org

ST. ALOYSIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL
The P4-P7 pupils will join the parish family for 10.00am Mass on Friday 19th June.
This Mass is a thanksgiving Mass for the school year and to celebrate the Feast of St. Aloysius.

The next fixture for the Senior men is on Wednesday 24th June away to Gort na Mona. Throw in at 7.30pm.

Senior Ladies also play Gort na Mona this evening (Sunday 21st June) at Kirkwoods Road. Throw in 6.30pm.

Congratulations to the girls and boys of St Aloysius Primary School on receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday 30th May. Thanks to the teachers and parents who helped and supported the children in preparation for their very special day.

SACRAMENTS OF FIRST RECONCILIATION, FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION.
Parents of children attending non-Catholic schools who wish to have their child prepared for any of the above Sacraments 2027 are asked to contact the Parish Office to register – 028 92 660206.

PREPARATION FOR MARRIAGE & MARRIED COUPLES COURSES 2026/27

Grásta is a voluntary group of Married Couples based in Ireland, who for over 25 years have been facilitating
Pre-Marriage Courses for couples getting married in the Catholic Church.

We are holding Pre-Marriage courses on the following dates:
13th – 15th November 2026
26th – 28th February 2027
www.grasta.org or at info@grasta.org

We also organise courses for Married Couples.
The dates for our Married Couples courses are:
14th – 15th November 2026
27th – 28th February 2027
www.grasta.org or at info@grasta.org

Our Grásta Courses consist of a residential weekend course, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, for
couples to focus on their relationship and what is important for them as a couple planning their married life together.

6.30pm Mass, Saturday 9th May: 395
10.00am Mass, Sunday 10th May: 468
12 noon Mass, Sunday 10th May: 370

Thank you for your patience and cooperation last weekend in assisting us with the Annual Parish Census.