PARISH NEWS
Weekly Offertory Promise
£1745.00
Monthly Collection £585
Thank you for your generous financial support. You can make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home page as well.
November Remembrance lists will be available from next week at front and side entrances of Church. Please post completed lists into post box located right hand side of Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. Thank you.
COLLECTION FOR FR THOMAS. Envelopes are still available in the side entrance of the Church for anyone who wishes to contribute a gift for Fr Thomas. Sealed envelopes can be returned to the Parish Office to Kate or Sacristy to Vincent.. Many Thanks.
Bulletin Notices and Anniversaries Bulletin Notices should be with the Parish Office by 12 noon on Thursday to be included in the weekend bulletin.
RECORDINGS Please note, all funerals and Masses are recorded. Please tell us if you do not want your loved one’s funeral recorded.
MASS INTENTIONS
SAT: Vigil 6.30pm: (Kathleen Hagan Month’s mind), Margaret Dunne, Charlie Devenney,
Annie Simpson, Jean Mc Grillen, Isabelle Mc Cartney
SUN: 9.30am: (Cathy Mohan Month’s mind)
12.30pm:(Deirdre Doberty Month’s mind) Ellen Small, Patrick Reynolds, Joseph Reynolds, Patrick O’ Hara, Gerry Megahey
MON:10.00am: Funeral Mass of Gerard Sands RIP
TUE: NO MASS
WED:10.00am: Janet Rendle
THU: 10.00am: Nora Toal
FRI: 10.00am: Priest’s intention
SAT:1pm: Priest’s intention
NB: In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass.
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Recently Deceased: Clare Mc Murray, Gerard Sands, Mary Dunne-nee Jordan (London)
Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Edward Mc Keown, Kathleen Morgan, Ellen Mc Cullagh, Brian Mc Larnon, Jim & Marie McGreevy, John Mc Caughey, John & Mary Lynch, Teresa Brannigan, Paddy & Betty Barker, Tony O’ Shaughnessy, Patrick Agnew, Kathleen Fegan, Anne Grehan, Josephine Anderson, Owen & Carrie Monaghan, Sr. Frances Forde, Sr. Marie Duddy. May they rest in peace
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
World Mission Sunday will happen on 23rd October and is the one day in the year when every parish, in every diocese celebrates mission and being part of a global family. Coordinated by Missio, it is a moment of grace to express solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Christ who are living in situations of poverty, violence and oppression.
Legion of Mary Annual Rosary Procession Sunday 9th October 2022 Assemble at St Johns Falls Road at 2.45pm. Leaving at 3pm processing to St Michaels, Finaghy Road North for Benediction. Come and join us. “There’s no problem, no matter how difficult, that the rosary can’t solve”
Can you help someone with sight loss in your local area?
My Sighted Guide volunteers help someone with sight loss get out and about in their local area! Guide Dogs are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy going for a walk, a coffee and having a chat! My Sighted Guide volunteers support people with sight loss to improve fitness, increase confidence and do the things they want to do. Check out the website www.guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer to apply online, simply enter your postcode and select the role from the list. All roles are provided with full training, support and expenses. If you are interested and want more information then please contact Paula McLarnon paula.mclarnon@guidedogs.org.uk 07766526873
Catholic Chaplaincy QUB – Golden Jubilee Mass Annual Dedication of Studies Mass on the 50th anniversary of the opening of their landmark site at the heart of the Queen’s campus. Bishop Noel Treanor will celebrate the special Mass on Sunday 16 October at 8pm in the Chaplaincy’s Corpus Christi Chapel, 28 Elmwood Avenue, Belfast. The Chaplaincy Choir, Canticle, will provide music and song and refreshments will be served afterwards.
Special Belfast Pilgrimage to Fatima Easter 2023 ex Dublin – Departing Wednesday (Holy Week) 5th April (5 nights). Full Easter ceremony and tour of Lisbon. Optional tour to seaside on Easter Saturday. Contact James Treacy 0035361921470.
Trócaire Christmas fundraisers are needed to help respond to the urgent need of poor communities around the world. If you would like to find out more about what you can do to help now or over the Advent and Christmas period, then please email Mark McMahon at infoni@trocaire.org or call 028 9090 8030.
Certificate in Christian Thought – Adult Faith Development Programme Two-year, part-time course, now enrolling for 2022-2023 intake The Certificate in Christian Thought invites you to learn, reflect and discuss aspects of spirituality, theology and scripture at a greater depth. It is possible to do the course for personal development solely and/or to complete the written assignments required by St Mary’s University College, which validates the course. For further information, please email maura@drumalis.co.uk or phone Drumalis during office hours 02828 276455/02828 272196
West Belfast Historical Society Meeting on Friday the 14th of October at 7.30pm St. Michael’s Parish Centre on Finaghy Road North The October talk is entitled; “The Linen Barons of the Lagan Valley” The guest speaker will be Mr Jimmy McDermott. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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