www.downandconnor.org\/livingchurch<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe Apostolic Work<\/strong> will be having their Annual Church Door Collection after all masses on 5th\/6th October.<\/p>\nAn information session for volunteers<\/strong> who are in contact with vulnerable adults will take place on Wednesday 2nd October at 7pm at St Oliver Plunkett\u2019s Parish. The information session will be directed by Mr Jim Tracey.<\/p>\nSt Agnes\u2019 Faith of our Forefathers Historical Tour<\/strong>. As part of our Year of Faith celebrations, St Agnes\u2019 Pastoral Council are organising a special historical tour on Saturday 5th October, 9.00am\u201d\u201d7.30pm. The Tour is organised in conjunction with Mr Roddy Hegarty, a noted Irish historiam and curator of the Tomas O\u2019Fiaich Library. The cost is \u00a325; \u00a35 is required to secure a place. Places will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Contact the Parish Office on 028 90615702. More information available on posters at the Church doors.<\/p>\nThe Annual Legion of Mary Rosary Procession<\/strong> will take place on Sunday 6th October. The procession leaves St John\u2019s Church, Falls Road, at 3pm and will process to St Agnes\u2019 Church where there will be a short service of Benediction. Refreshments will be available afterwards. Rosary beads and leaflets will be provided. All are welcome. Please gather at 2.45pm.<\/p>\nRemember in Prayer…<\/h1>\n
Those whose anniversaries occur at this time:<\/strong> Joe O\u2019Neill, Brian McLarnon, Francis McGarrity, Francis Fay, Edmund Brady, Joseph & Annie Fulton, Harry & Tony McGrillen, Joe Murray, Augustine Breen, Peter Cassidy.<\/p>\nWhat is on locally<\/h1>\n
LIVING YOUTH<\/strong>\u201d\u201dAre you 16\/17 years old? Would you like to get involved in your parish and your community? Would you like to get an Award for this involvement? Why not find out more about the Pope John Paul II Award, the name and contact details of your parish Award Leader are available on the Award poster in your church porch. Like us on Facebook to find out more about what is going on for young people in Down & Connor.<\/p>\nSt Michael\u2019s Parish is offering a one day pre-marriage course<\/strong> for all our 2014 couples. Venue: Beechlawn Hotel. Date: Sunday 1st<\/sup> December 2013. Time: 10.00am\u20144.30pm. Refreshments (a light lunch) will be provided during the day. The cost of the day is \u00a360 per couple.\u00a0 Contact St Michael\u2019s Tel: 028 95088030.<\/p>\nURGENT \u201c ONE OF US\u201d\u009d PRO-LIFE PETITION<\/strong> \u2014 There is a concerted campaign to make abortion a \u201c human right\u201d\u009d. Precious Life invite you to help prevent this. Just log on to www.oneofus.eu now and sign your petition for this critical European initiative. For more details, contact Precious Life on 02890 27 84 84.<\/p>\nCURSILLO WEEKENDS<\/strong>, Benburb Priory, Dungannon. Men: 17th-20th October; Women: 24th-27th October. Cost: \u00a3110. Transport is available from Belfast.<\/p>\n\u201c Catholics ARE Bible Christians!\u201d\u009d\u00a0<\/strong>You are invited to a series of talks exploring this theme given by Fr Martin Graham at St Bride\u2019s Parish Hall (Derryvolgie Ave., Belfast) on the first four Tuesdays (1, 8, 15 & 22) in October 2013. A further talk will be given by Fr Michael Maher (SM) on the message of Fatima for today (29 Oct). Talks start at 8pm and there will be an opportunity for questions. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free.\u00a0All are welcome, invite a friend. For more information\u00a0 go to www.legionofmarydc.com\/news.<\/p>\nOn 16th October St Anthony\u2019s Parish<\/strong>, Willowfield, will celebrate 75 years of the opening of its church.\u00a0 Concelebrated Mass will take place at 7pm with Bishop Noel Treanor and clergy who have served previously in the parish.\u00a0 All past parishioners or those associated in any way with St Anthony\u2019s are welcome to this celebration Mass.\u00a0 Light refreshments will be available afterwards in the school.<\/p>\nPATHWAYS Adult Faith Development Programme<\/strong> is enrolling now for the 2013-2015 intake. This two year programme, supported by the Diocese runs from October to June each year and will be held on nine Saturdays from 10-4.30pm at Drumalis. Contact Drumalis at Tel: 028 28272196 or email: maura@drumalis.co.uk<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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