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COPIES OF BISHOP MCGUCKIAN’S PASTORAL LETTER entitled ‘Baptised and Sent’ are available in church porch.

New selection of CTS LENTEN BOOKLETS is available in rack at back of church – all individually priced.

CAPPELLA CAECILIANA warmly invites you and your parish community to a special performance of Mozart’s Requiem on Sunday 29 March at 6:30pm in Clonard Monastery. Conducted by Matthew Quinn, this performance of one of the most powerful works in the sacred choral repertoire will feature a collaboration with the Ulster Youth Orchestra, alongside an outstanding line-up of internationally experienced soloists. Mozart’s Requiem remains one of the cornerstones of the sacred Classical repertoire, and we are delighted to present it in the beautiful and reflective setting of Clonard Monastery as part of our 30th Anniversary season. Event details: Sunday 29 March, 6:30pm, Clonard Monastery, Belfast BT13 2RL. Tickets £20, under 25s £5. Available at website: www.caeciliana.org

LISBURN COMMUNITY CHOIR AND CHILDREN’S CHOIR
present Sounds of the Island
A celebration of Celtic Music. Special Guests: The McBennett Sisters. Saturday 21 March 2026 in Lisburn Cathedral 3pm & 7.30pm For tickets visit: tinyurl.com/soundsoftheisland

Don’t miss a DIVINE invitation to come on ST PATRICK’S WAY PILGRIM WALK IN DOWNPATRICK with guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly on Saturday March 14 in honour of Ireland’s patron saint and the 25th Anniversary of The Saint Patrick Centre. Includes the fabulous 180° IMAX film of St Patrick, with internal bus transfers, pilgrimage lunch, an authentic Camino passport and a 6-mile pilgrimage walk finishing at St Patrick’s grave. A special 25% discount price is on offer of £40 (normally £55) To book ring 02844 61900 or www.thesaintpatrickcentre.com

LENTEN TROCAIRE BOXES are available in Church porch. Please take one home.

This year’s Lent Campaign accompanies a three-generation family in rural Rwanda, led by Uwamahoro, a young mother supporting her daughter, niece and elderly mother. Through their story, parish communities are invited to reflect on themes of resilience, care for our common home, and the dignity of every person in the face of poverty caused by climate injustice. Their lived experience helps bring the Sunday Gospels to life and connects faith with the call to solidarity.

DISCERNMENT RETREAT FOR DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD 6 – 8 MARCH 2026
For young men who are open to the question: “Is God calling me to be a priest? A chance to step away from the noise and busyness of everyday life. Time for prayer, silence, and honest conversation. No pressure to decide anything – just space to listen and reflect. Venue: Drumalis Retreat House, Larne. For more information, contact Fr Conor McGrath C.mcgrath@downandconor.org

DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE, RDS, DUBLIN – SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026

Bus will leave St Paul’s Church, Falls Road at 7.30pm Returning approx. 10.45/11.00pm.

Travel cost is £25 (bus price only) which must be paid when booking your seat. Failure to get 30 people the bus would have to be cancelled. Travel confirmation, 1 week before departure. Unfortunately, no refund can be given in cases of sickness etc.

Conference tickets to be bought individually at the venue £35 or Euros.

Bring enough food for lunch and dinner – there are tea and coffee stations where hot drinks and snacks can be purchased. Telephone Tina McCrory – 07523824350 to book a seat on the bus.

DOWN AND CONNOR LOURDES PILGRIMAGE YOUTH TEAM 2026
8 – 15 July 2026. Online applications open to all 17 – 24-year-olds (at time of travel).
Applications close 7 March 2026 @5pm. Cost £810 incl. flights, shared full board accommodation and insurance.

Contact lourdes@downandconnor.org or 02890 770162 downsndconnor.org/lourdes

DOWN & CONNOR DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2026
9 – 14 July 95 nights) or 8 – 15 July (7 nights). For more information (cost, accommodation or to request a booking form) contact 02890 770162, or email lourdes@downandconnor.org

Grateful thanks and appreciation to an anonymous donor who kindly contributed £1,000 towards heating of the church.