Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2150.00

Thank you for your generous financial support.

NEW PARISH CENTRE – Renovation work has commenced on our new Parish Centre and we are hoping it will be in use by the beginning of October.

THE APOSTOLIC WORK Will be having their Annual Church door collection on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

ANNUAL LEGION OF MARY ROSARY PROCESSION Will take place on Sunday 4th October 2015. The procession leaves St Johns Church, Falls Road, at 3pm and will process to St Michael the Archangel Church where there will be a short service of Benediction. Refreshments will be available afterwards. Rosary beads and leaflets provided. All are welcome. Please gather at Saint Johns Church at 2.45pm.

TWEET FROM THE POPE @Pontifex: “ Every time we make the Sign of the Cross, we grow closer to the great mystery of the Trinity”

Remember in Prayer…

Recently Deceased: Jean Phillips

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Peter Cassidy, Marie Higginson, John Hannaway, John & Teresa Braniff, Jackie Mc Dowell, Wilfie Campbell, Shelagh, Desmond & Otto Schiess, Wilfie Campbell, Francis Fay, Margaret Sullivan, Daniel Armstrong,

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

What’s on Locally…

THE GOOD SHIP LOLLIOP — APPEAL FOR CHILD REFUGEES.  The Belfast children’s charity Tuesday’s Child is working with catholic missionaries in Sicily to help child refugees rescued in the Mediterranean. Funds will go towards providing essential aid items and care for children, young people and their families and helping high risk children who come in unaccompanied on the boats. Tuesday’s Child gives 100 % donations received plus gift aid. If you can help, please visit our website at www.tuesdayschild.ie , email info@tuesdayschild.ie or phone us at 02890-646104 or 07545-452362. You can also make a donation by texting TUES75 and amount to 70070 e.g. TUES75 £5. Thank you.

“ BE PREPARED”  WINTER INFORMATION EVENT FOR OLDER PEOPLE Andersonstown Leisure Centre, Tuesday 13th October 2015 10.30am-2.00pm. Information & Advice on: Keeping warm, preventing accidents, healthy eating, benefits checks, health & wellbeing opportunities, over 30 exhibitors attending, refreshments available. For more information and to book your place telephone Pamela on 02890 232020

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS will take place in ST MATTHIAS’S CHURCH On Saturday 3RD OCTOBER 3.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Confessions 4.00pm Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Do come and bring a friend

PROJECT ZAMBIA Please note that the date of the first meeting of the year is Monday 28th September at 7.30pm in Cassidy’s Bar, Antrim Road. If you are interested in this project and would like more information please come along.  You can contact us at projectzambiamail@yahoo.ie or visit www.projectzambia.com

 YOUTH 2000 Invites all young adults between the age of 16-35 to a catholic weekend retreat  taking place from 16th —18th October at Lough Derg. This weekend is being organised by young people for young people. Parental consent is essential for all those under 18. All meals are provided for and accommodation is on site! Don’t let money be an obstacle; Just bring any donation and a sleeping bag. Newcomers very welcome! For more details see www.youth2000.ie or Tel 07598 876 399