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We congratulate the children from NON-PARISH SCHOOLS who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation on Wednesday evening at 5 pm in St. Patrick’s Church. Our many thanks to Ms. Brenda Kerr who instructed the children for the Sacrament.

Congratulations also to the children from St. Aloysius Primary School who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation this week. Our thanks to the teachers and parents who helped prepare the children for the Sacrament.

THE CARING SHARING GROUP are hosting an Easter Lunch in St. Patrick’s Centre for existing members and those wishing to join on 26th March 2024. Lunch will be served at 1pm followed by a film show. Cost £2.50.

ACCORD (NI)
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Call us on 02890 233002.

ACCORD NI CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE is seeking Marriage Preparation Facilitators. Successful applicants will receive professional training and will be part of a team delivering marriage preparation programmes locally.

Contact Brenda on 02890 233002 or by email to info@accordni.com www.accordni.com

A big thank you for your very generous support of our annual Christmas Missionary Appeal. A magnificent total of £14,000 was collected and has been forwarded on your behalf to Medical Missionaries of Mary, Uganda and Dominican Sisters, Zambia. The respective donations will assist the Sisters in providing healthcare, education, food, etc. in their very varied work with marginalised and disadvantaged children and young adults.We will keep you posted as to how your generosity has helped enrich many children’s lives. Thank you again!

CALLING ALL 18 – 30-YEAR-OLDS! Do you want to explore your faith with other like-minded young people in a
beautiful and reflective location? Join us for a Retreat for Young Adults at Lough Derg, Pettigo, County Donegal on Saturday 27th April 2024 from 10am to 4pm. Refreshments and Lunch provided. This Retreat is organised by The Knights of St Columbanus Omagh and is free of charge. To Register please visit tiny.cc/loughderg or
Email info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk

THIS YEAR OUR DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY 9TH JUNE
We look forward to welcoming our new Bishop Alan to lead us for the first time.

I encourage parishes to consider organizing a coach perhaps in conjunction with neighbouring Parishes or as a Vicariate, perhaps for one day or overnight. I would be grateful if parishes could contact me if they wish to plan a trip to Knock to join the Diocesan Pilgrimage or if they need any assistance or advice on planning.

I can be contacted at: v.cushnahan@downandconnor.org 028 90 713401

New Irish Arts Orchestra & Chamber Choir in Concert for an uplifting and joyful evening in Lagan Valley Island on
22 March 2024 @ 7.30pm, tickets £15 p.p., with all proceeds in aid of Mayoral Charity, Cancer Fund for Children.
Tickets can be purchased www.laganvalleyisland.co.uk/event/New-Irish-Arts-in-Concert or by calling 028 9244 7744.

THE LEGION OF MARY PRESENTS MATT FRADD, an American-based catholic speaker who hosts the well-known podcast Pints with Aquinas. He will give 2 talks on Saturday 23 March 2024 at 7pm in Titanic Hotel, Belfast. Tickets can be purchased at universe.com/mattfraddbelfast

MASS SCHEDULE DURING LENT
Vigil 6.30pm (Saturday)
Sunday: 10.00am & 12 noon
Daily Mass: Monday to Friday 10.00am.
Stations of the Cross on Wednesdays at 7.15pm followed by Mass at 7.30pm
Confessions: Tuesday before and after 10.00am Mass. All Masses are live streamed – visit www.churchlive.co.uk