Sunday 12 February 2023

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Synod 2023: Communion, Participation, Mission.

Sunday Masses Holy Spirit Vigil 5pm (Saturday), St Matthias’ 10am, St Teresa’s 12noon. 

Weekday Masses  St Matthias’ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am. St Teresa’s Saturday 10am.

Confessions  Before Saturday Vigil Mass and on request.

To book a wedding or baptism, please contact the parish office (better to email).

In the light of Fr Gabriel’s absence from the parish due to ill health, Bishop Donal McKeown has appointed Fr Derek Kearney SMA as Temporary Administrator of St Teresa’s Parish. He will reside in the Parochial House and will be available for parish pastoral duties. Fr Derek has been assisting elsewhere in the Diocese and his generosity and willingness to be of help is very much appreciated. I’m sure everyone at St Teresa’s will extend a warm welcome to Fr Derek and keep him in your prayers as he takes up his new parish responsibilities. We continue to pray for Fr Gabriel and wish him every blessing as he takes the time he needs to rest and recover.

Recently Deceased Patricia Trainor, John Grey, Thomas Kavanagh.

Months Mind  Mary Crawford, Patricia Heron, Bridget Mark, Brendan Garland.

Anniversaries  Jim Murray, (First) Marie Morrow, David Crawford, Ethnie McCloskey, Bridget Donnelly, Nicola Mc Givern.

Weekly Offertory  £1,765 . Thank you.

St Matthias’ Church – needs a cleaner for an hour and half every other Friday. If you can spare the time, please contact the Parish Office.

Down & Connor Diocese  – Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse February 24th 2023. Pope Francis has invited Bishops around the world to establish a special day of prayer in the Church year to support the journey of human and spiritual recovery.

This day is not only for victims and survivors who have been so severely injured, either inside or outside our Church, but also for the families and communities affected by grief for their loved ones.

In Down and Connor a special Mass will be celebrated on  FRIDAY 24TH February 2023 in Saint Patrick’s Church Donegall Street at 1:00pm  to pray for and remember victims and survivors of abuse within our Church.

At this Mass the Candle of Atonement will be lit. You are invited to attend this important Diocesan event.

Philip O Hara (Interim Director of Safeguarding Diocese of Down and Connor.)

Slow Down for Lent – led by Breige O’Hare. 11am – 3pm, 25 February, 2023.  Holy Rosary Parish Hall. Ormeau Road. Light-hearted. Plain English. No discussions – just God & you.  Bring lunch. Tea/coffee provided. Donation £5. Pre Book, please contact breigohare@firststepwell.com or ring 07565502662.

Precious Life – RALLY FOR LIFE – Please join us and be a voice for the voiceless unborn child as we march for life on Saturday 11th March 2023 gathering in Custom House Square, Belfast, at 2pm. Buses to the Rally leaving from various locations. For further information please contact Precious Life on 07592280522 / 02890278484 / email info@preciouslife.com

Down & Connor Diocese – Preparing for Marriage?  Catholic Engaged Encounter

 A Marriage Preparation course is planned for 22/23 April 2023 in Curryhills House, Prosperous, Co.Kildare.  This 2-day non-residential course is a positive way of preparing for Marriage where you will discover how you can enrich your future relationship.

Information/Booking: marriageencounter.ie or 028276 38512.

Accord – Marriage Preparation Courses at St Mary’s Chapel Lane, Belfast. Next available course 16/18 February 2023. Book at Accord.ie 

Bethany Group  Contact number 0799 0381248

St Vincent De Paul Helpline No.  0741 9326678