From Pope Francis: “The promise of the living water that Jesus made to the Samaritan woman became a reality in His Passion: “blood and water” came out of his pierced ribs (John 19:34). Christ, the lamb immolated and resurrected, is the source from which the Holy Spirit springs, who remits sins and regenerates to new life. This gift is also the source of testimony. Like the Samaritan woman, anyone who encounters the living Jesus feels the need to tell others, so that everyone might arrive at the point of professing that Jesus “is truly the saviour of the world” (John 4.42), as that woman’s fellow townspeople later said. We too, generated in new life through Baptism, are called to testify to the life and hope that are within us. If our search and thirst find in Christ full contentment, we will manifest that salvation lies not in the “things” of this world, which eventually produce drought, but in the One who loved us and always loves us: Jesus our Saviour, in the living water that He offers us.” (Angelus, 15 March 2020)
PARISH NEWS
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE. The collection amounted to £1780.00 Thank you for your continued support and contributions.
ST PATRICK’S DAY MASSES: Thursday 16th March 6.30pm. Friday 17th March 10am.
N.B The Parish Office will be closed on Friday 17th March.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Saturday 20th May at 11am.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently deceased: Anne Young, James Gibson, Anne Gorman, John Mc Guigan
Months Mind: Archibald Mc Vicker
Anniversaries: Phillip & Sarah Mc Glinchey, Edwin Leddy, Cecilia Kearney, Joseph Devlin, Mary Donaghy, Rita Bloomer, Barbara Brunton, James Walsh, Sean Mc Shane, Cassidy family, Karl Strobl.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 11th (6:30pm): Archibald Mc Vicker , David Magee , Joe Mc Cartney
Sun 12th (9:30am): Harry Bleakley, Tiernan Laverty
(12:30pm): Dan Cregan
Mon 13th (10am): Mai Lacey
Tue 14th (10am): Requiem Mass for James Gibson RIP
Wed 15th (10am): Kevin Brady
Thu 16th (10am): Lily Mc Donnell
(6.30pm): Jim Cunningham Mary Heaney
Fri 17th ( 10am): Doris & Tommy Robinson
Sat 18th (1pm): Margaret Black
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
TRÓCAIRE. The Lenten 2023 campaign highlights Somalia, which is in the midst of a critical food crisis, which has left almost half the population experiencing acute food shortages, and unbearable hunger. You can support this vital work by taking home a Trócaire box and using it in your home, using the donation envelope in your pack, or by going online at www.trocaire.org. TROCAIRE BOXES are now available at the entrances to the Church.
Continuing the legacy of Saint Patrick a group of Christians will gather at 5:45 am at his grave on Saint Patrick’s morning. We will pray The Our Father/ The Lord’s Prayer, one hundred times for peace and unity in Christ among our peoples. Everyone welcome.
St Genevieve’s School Ceili Friday 17th March 7pm. Please support if you can. Tickets from the school – £5 each
Holy Land Christmas 2023 Ex Dublin, taking in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth, Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee, Last Supper Room, Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives with full day in Bethlehem on Christmas Day Payment can be made by instalments contact James Treacy 061921470 jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com
EVANGELIUM – CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS CONFERENCE FOR YOUNG ADULTS Saturday 25th March, 9am – 6pm in DCU All Hallows Campus, Dublin. Speakers include Fr Andrew Black. €38, to book search ‘Evangelium Ireland’ on Eventbrite, and for information, email evangeliumireland@gmail.com
GETTING THE PAST OUT OF THE PRESENT – WORKSHOP DAY. SAT 29th APRIL Many of us can struggle with forgiveness, letting go of the past so that we can best live out our lives. We invite you to join us for a day of creative prayer and reflection to explore how we can bring healing to our lives through the practice of forgiveness. The day will be led by Fr Jim Cogley, Parish Priest and Psychotherapist from the Diocese of Ferns and will be supported by Fr Peter Carlin PP St Matthew’s.
Spaces are limited to 30 participants. The day will take place in 120 Cliftonville Road on Saturday 29th April from 10am – 4pm. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
To book please e-mail livingchurch@downandconnor.org or call 028 90690920.
Do you have a few hours to spare? – Concern Worldwide Charity Shop at 125 Andersonstown Road is opening at the end of March and we are looking for volunteers to help us. If you are interested in volunteering with please telephone 02890331100, email: enquiries.info@concern.net, or call to see us at the shop. For more information visit: https://www.concern.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities-northern-ireland
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