Parish News…
Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2838.00
Thank you for your continued and generous support.
WITH THANKS We would like to thank Fr Brendan Keane for his wonderful preaching throughout our Parish Novena. And to thank all those in our parish teams who contributed to making the Novena such a great success.
MASS OF ENROLMENT(P3 Parents/children) Sunday 25th February at 10.30am
CONFIRMATION Will be celebrated on Tuesday 27th February at 1pm(There will be no 10am Mass that morning ) Refreshments afterwards in Holy Child PS.
FIRST CONFESSIONS: Will take place this year on Wednesday 7th March at 1pm.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Saturday 12th May at 11am
LENTEN PIONEER PLEDGE Register at 90894070 /9061 6601. “I promise in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary to abstain from all alcoholic drink until the end of Lent.”
Remember in Prayer…
Recently Deceased: Betty Mc Court, Paddy Herald (died in England)
Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Margaretta Gribbon, John & Margaret Mc Varnock, Billy & Jean Gannon, Harry & Mary Bradley, Liam Donnelly, Margaret & Ellen Frances Kelly, Brian Fitzsimons, Rosemary Close, John & Ellen Mc Alinden, Pauline Mc Crea, Denis Mc Cann, Seamus & Bridget Flynn, Christine Mc Kenna, John Morrow, Gerard O’Neill, Arthur Anderson, Kathleen Gomez, Hugh O’Neill.
May they rest in peace
What’s on Locally…
Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (NI) presents, Margarets story – How she was led by her own experience to help many other women hurt by abortion. Come and hear her moving story with Q&A after. St Anne’s Parish Hall on Wednesday the 21st of February at 7.30pm – 9pm. For more information contact sarahhaire@spuc.org.uk.
ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE Facilitators sought for the pre-marriage course. No qualifications necessary. Contact accord-ni.co.uk for details
ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH – There will be 7am Mass each weekday during Lent.
Silent Contemplative Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat, 9th-11th March, Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar. For registration and further details contact Eileen: 00353876017709 or e-mail
contemplativeoutreachireland@gmail.com. Prayer group meets every Tuesday, 7.30pm-9pm in Tobar Mhuire. Newcomers welcome.
NATIONAL COLLECTION FOR THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2018 Please support the Third National Collection for WMOF2018 which will be taken up in our parish on the weekend of 24 & 25 February.
ANNUAL EASTER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES. 2nd April 2018. Hotel Solitude, 5 Night’s full board £669 per person. Accompanied by a Spiritual Director. For further details contact Moya Connolly 07511149736
LOURDES 2018: We are currently seeking nurses (on the NMC live register – working in any area) to join the volunteer staff of the Diocesan Pilgrimage (11-16th July 2018). For more information please email us at lourdes@downandconnor.org or telephone the Pilgrimage Office (028) 90646040. The subsidised fare for nurses is £520. Thank you.
Living Youth – Habitat for Humanity Gala Ball @ Titanic Belfast: Friday 27th April 2018 @ 7pm. Price (pp): £55. Habitat for Humanity are hosting a Gala Ball, in support of the African partnership, in the beautiful Titanic suite, on Friday 27th April 2018. There will be a drinks reception on arrival, a ballot – with the chance to win amazing prices, music from The Housem8’s, amazing 5-star food and much more! If you are interested in attending, or would like to know more, please get in touch with Kiera on 028 90 232 432. Furthermore, you can purchase your tickets on the Habitat for Humanity website: https://www.habitatni.co.uk/donate/gala-ball-2018. Don’t miss out on a fabulous night, for a wonderful cause!
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