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Grateful thanks for your generosity, as always, to our Christmas Missionary Appeal. A magnificent total of £13,000 was raised. This money has been forwarded on your behalf to Medical Missionaries of Mary working throughout Africa and Dominican Sisters in Zambia.

Many people choose to abstain from alcohol during the season Lent. You can do likewise.

Please consider taking the short-term Pioneer Lenten pledge and say the prayer daily – “I promise in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary to abstain from all alcoholic drink during Lent”.

The loss of a partner through death, separation or divorce is devastating.

Beginning Experience is offering “a weekend away for a lifetime of change” at Drumalis Retreat and Conference Centre, Larne on Friday 20th-Sunday 22nd March 2026.

To find out more contact Marie 07896119669 or Pauline 07519289185 or email belfastbe@yahoo.com

In Ireland, a Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse is marked each year on the Friday immediately following Ash Wednesday. This year it will be marked across Ireland on Friday 20th February 2026

This day is not only for victims and survivors who have been so severely injured inside our Church, but also for the families and communities affected by the pain and grief of their loved ones.

It is essential that we, as a Church, be able to acknowledge and condemn, with sorrow and shame, the atrocities perpetrated by consecrated persons, clerics, and all those entrusted with the mission of watching over and caring for those most vulnerable. Let us beg forgiveness for our own sins and the sins of others. An awareness of sin helps us to acknowledge the errors, the crimes and the wounds caused in the past and allows us, in the present, to be more open and committed along a journey of renewed conversion

Abuse happened within the Catholic Church in Ireland. Abuse happened in our Diocese of Down and Connor.
BISHOP ALAN MCGUCKIAN SJ WILL CELEBRATE MASS IN ST PETER’S CATHEDRAL ON FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2026 AT 6:00PM. Chairs and members of Parish – Family of Parishes Safeguarding Committees are invited to attend the Mass in St Peter’s Cathedral and join with Bishop Alan in praying for all those who have been affected by abuse.

Catholic Mothers Ireland, along with Family Solidarity, Teams of Our Lady and Marriage Encounter are holding a special event for Catholic Couples on Saturday 18th April. Further details later.

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE is a peer ministry to the bereaved, separated and divorced, based within the Family Ministry of the Diocese of Down and Connor. The loss of a partner through death, separation or divorce is devastating. Beginning Experience is offering a programme of bereavement support in St Bride’s Hall, Derryvolgie Ave., Belfast on three Saturdays (31st January,
28th February and 28th March) Booking essential. To find out more, contact Pauline 07519289185 or Marie 07896119669 or email belfastbe@yahoo.com

ST. PATRICK’S HALL, LISBURN
SISTERS OF COUNTRY & BAND

Luke Combs: Lainey Wilson: Shania Twain: Connie Frances: Dolly Parton: Patsy Cline: Johnny Cash: Gareth Brooks
And lots more country hits!

Saturday 28th February.

Tickets £15 available from Parish Centre – 028 92 607110. Doors open 8pm sharp. Band starts 9.00pm-11.30pm BYO

PLEASE NOTE: FOR ALL ENQUIRIES RE. HIRE OF HALL, FUNCTIONS, BOOKINGS, ETC. PLEASE CONTACT
PARISH CENTRE MANAGER ON 029 92 607110. EMAIL: stpatricksparishcentre@hotmail.co.uk

SCRIPTURE CLASS with Fr Kieran O’Mahony: Learning from Matthew’s Church.
Tuesdays at 7pm. Begins 3rd February 2026. This Lent, the Jesuit Centre invites you to a six-week journey into the Gospel of Matthew; our liturgical Gospel for 2026. Led by Fr Kieran O’Mahony OSA of Tarsus Scripture School, the course explores Matthew’s unique version of church: a community navigating challenge, change, and mission. Each session will offer fresh insights into the Gospel themes, including forgiveness, prayer, parables, and the call to discipleship. Whether you are new to scripture study or seeking deeper understanding, all are welcome.

Weekly sessions: Feb 3,10, 17, 24; March 3,10. Suggested donation £80-£120(sliding scale, subsidised places).

Since St. Patrick’s, Lisburn is a very busy Parish Office, we can’t always answer the phone immediately. Please understand and avail of our answering machine. Please leave a message with your telephone number and we will call you back as soon as possible. Phone 029 92 660206. Email lisburn@downandconnor.org

For Pastoral Centre please phone 028 92 607110 or email stpatricksparishcentre@hotmail.com

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE 29TH JULY-5TH AUGUST 2026 – an opportunity to experience the peace of Medjugorje and the absolute joy of our faith with the Mladifest Youth Festival.

7 nights £755 pps (£705 with January discount). contact Eadaoin for details 07706288095.