Partish News…
Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2634.00
Easter Offering £1025.00
Catholics in the Holy Land £1255.00
WMOF £1735.00
Trocaire to date £8220.00
Thank you for your continued and generous support
NEW OFFERTORY ENVELOPES 2017/2018: There are still a number of boxes remaining, the last of these are now in the Sacristy. Please call and collect your envelopes as soon as possible. If you did not receive a box of envelopes and wish to do so please call into the Parish Office or ring 90 615702.
N.B The Parish Office will be closed Bank Holiday Monday 1st May.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Will be celebrated on Saturday 13th May at 11am.
TROCAIRE BOXES Please could you leave your Trocaire Boxes into the Sacristy before Tuesday 2nd May .Thank you.
TROCAIRE would like to thank parishioners for their support of the Lenten campaign 2017 and their unfailing generosity. Donations can also be made online at www.trocaire.org
Remember in Prayer…
Recently Deceased: John Owens,
Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Mary Mc Williams, Patrick Mc Cann, Frank Donnelly, Billy Black, Frank & Sarah Toner, Patricia O’ Neill, Dan & Mary Dougan, Jane Mc Ilwee, Emmet Collins, Pauline Watters, Arthur & Rose Mc Dermott, Agnes Flynn, Pat Mc Kieran, Madeleine Farry, Martha & Edwin Leddy, Patrick Kearney, Gerard & Jim Mc Cleave, Tommy Devlin, Kieran & Anne Marshall, Jean, Quinn, Charles Mallon, Gerry & Sadie O’ Neill, Patrick Sergeant, Mary Murphy, Mary Mc Williams, Elizabeth Fitzsimons, Daniel & Maureen Nugent.
May they Rest in Peace
What’s on Locally…
The Irish Bishops are asking all 16-30 year olds to complete a survey in preparation for the 2018 Synod of Bishops which will be about Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment. The survey is available at: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/bigaprilask
Order of Malta Ambulance Corps Ireland, are reforming the Belfast Unit and wish to hear from anyone interested in becoming a volunteer with the Unit to learn First Aid/or support the development of the unit.. We will be holding information sessions soon at St Michael’s Parish Centre. Text your contact details to 07484169205 or email rao.nn@orderofmalta.ie
LEGION OF MARY HOSTELS His Lordship Bishop Treanor has granted permission for the 2017 Annual Church door Collection in support of the Legion of Mary Hostels (Morning Star House and Regina Coeli House). The collection will be taken up this weekend 29/30th April. The Hostels rely on this source of income to continue and improve their service to the homeless and disadvantaged. The monies made available to the hostel by NIHE have not been increased for five years which effectively is a cut in funding. The Bishop would therefore ask you for your kind support.
All-Ireland Pro-life Human Rights Association, “Cherish All the Children Equally”, will host an information evening on Thursday 4th May at 7.30pm in St Michael’s Parish Hall, Finaghy Road. FAILTE ROIMH CHACH All Welcome.
Forgiveness; Moving forward from life’s hurts to Healing, Peace and Happiness. This day will give participants a deeper understanding of forgiveness and help to move from hurt to happiness Led by Fr. Des Corrigan, SMA Venue; Dromantine Retreat + Conf. Centre. Date; Sat. 13th May 2017. Time 9.30am -5 pm. Cost;£25 including lunch, teas/coffee. All are welcome. (028)30821964. Email; admin@dromantineconference.com
A Eucharistic Prayer Vigil for Vocations to the Priesthood, Permanent Diaconate and Religious Life will take place in All Saints’ Church, Ballymena on Thursday 4th May 2017 from 7.30pm – 10pm. The Vigil will conclude with Mass at 9pm. In his message for Vocations Sunday, Pope Francis said that “There can be no promotion of vocations apart from constant contemplative prayer.” May we take up this invitation to come for an evening of contemplative prayer as we pray for vocations. This Vigil of Eucharistic Adoration will give us the privilege of encountering God and an opportunity to deepen our relationship with Him.
Lough Derg 2017:- Season opens for One Day Retreats on Monday 1st May. Retreats continue on May 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29. Advance booking is essential. Tel. 071 9861518 (from NI 0035371 9861518) or email info@loughderg.org. The Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Thursday 1st June, pre-booking not required .
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