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Registration will be on Friday 5th September from 6-8pm in the Pastoral Centre for all new and old members (age 7-11 years).

All children must be supervised by their parents on that evening.

Cost of membership: £15 single, £25 family for the year. £3.00 nightly fee.

The Youth Club will then commence on Friday 12th September from 6pm to 8.00pm

Versus Arthritis
Are you living with a long-term condition?
Do you want to learn some tools and techniques to help you manage your condition and take back control?

Dates: Wednesday 17th September – 22nd October 2025
Times: 11.00am – 1.30pm (tea, coffee & biscuits)
Location: Resurgam, Laganview Enterprise Park, 69 Drumber Drive, Lisburn BT28 1QJ

To register call 028 9078 2940 or email niservoices@versusarthritis.org

Participants will develop their skills on: Getting a good night’s sleep; managing symptoms; working with your
healthcare team; better communication; handling difficult emotions; how to relax; tips for eating well; managing anxiety; effective problem-solving.

The NI Healthcare Chaplaincy Association (NIHCA) have commissioned Queen’s University Belfast to undertake a
survey regarding the experiences of people who have used healthcare chaplaincy services in Northern Ireland.
The research team is keen to hear from people of different faiths and beliefs who have accessed the service.
You could have experience as a patient, family member of / someone close to a patient , or an employee of the
healthcare setting. Please use the url link https://forms.office.com/e/YFbeb2Zcjm

Come and join “The walk the cross Eucharistic Procession” starting at Saint Michael’s Church, Finaghy, Sunday the
14th of September at 4.30pm. Processing with Jesus to Saint Peter’s Cathedral, starting with Holy Mass at 6.00 pm,
followed by Benediction and Anointing of the sick. For further information please visit walkthecross.ie

“RECHARGE” is a young adult group based in St Colmcille’s Church in East Belfast for 18- 35-year-olds.
We meet twice a month to “recharge” our spiritual batteries through prayer, intellectual formation and friendship.
All are welcome! Dates for your diary for September.

• Tuesday 2nd September @7.30pm: Holy Hour with Adoration followed by drinks in the Hearth Bar.
• Tuesday 16th September @7.30pm: Group Study – Growing in Prayer.

In view of recent events we have been reminded that the Church Sacristy in all our parishes are places of sanctity. All transactions, eg. passports, references, driving licences, bulletin notices, death and anniversary reminders,
enqueries etc. to be carried out through the parish office.
Thank you. Fr Dermot & Fr Eamon.

Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite at 3.00pm September 21st in St. Patrick’s Church.

FREE SELF-MANAGEMENT PAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME – WED. 17 SEPTEMBER TO WED. 22 OCTOBER.
11am – 1.30pm (tea, coffee, biscuits) Location: Resurgam, Laganview Enterprise Park, 69 Drumber Drive, Lisburn
To register call 028 9078 2940. Email niservices@versusarthritis.org

JUBILEE YEAR OPPORTUNITIES AT LOUGH DERG THIS AUGUST & SEPTEMBER

THREE DAY PILGRIMAGES continue until 15th August.  (Last day to begin the pilgrimage 13th August)
Admission €85.  Concessions for Seniors, Students and Groups.

ONE DAY RETREATS – Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection – places available on
August 19th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th         September 3rd, 6th, 7th, 9th, 13th, 20th, 21st

NATIONAL SACRED HEART CRUSADE – a Sacred Heart Statue blessed by Pope Francis
will be present for the Day Retreats on 23rd, 24th & 25th August.

CANONISATION OF BLESSED CARLO ACUTIS ON SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
Special devotions and blessing with Carlo Acutis Relic.
Admission €50.  Group discounts available.  Advance Booking Essential

THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST TO MARK NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK 2025. Lough Derg offers a day to
immerse yourself in the story and heritage of the ancient Sanctuary.
Guided Tour of Station Island and Boat Trip at 11am & 2:30pm.
Admission €15.  Concessions for students, children & families.  Advance Booking Essential

PILGRIM PATH LAKE SHORE PILGRIMAGE – In the footsteps of pilgrims through the centuries
Sunday 31st August.  Guided 8km & 12km walk options available.  Admission €25.  Advance Booking Essential

QUIET DAY RETREAT – Come apart by yourself, and rest for a while –
Friday 12th September.  Admission €40 includes refreshments and lunch.  Advance booking essential.
Contact by email.  info@loughderg.org / Tel. 0(0353) 719861518   www.loughderg.org   Pettigo, Co Donegal.

JUBILEE TOUR TO WESTPORT, KNOCK & CO MAYO, 31st August 2025.  £699.00 pps.  Price includes return bus transfers,4 nights in 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.  Full use of leisure facilities. All entertainment, excursions and transport included.  Visit Knock Shrine, Galway Cathedral, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick and more.  Irish music nightly.  Single supplement on enquiry.  Contact 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.