
Sunday 23rd April 2023
Third Sunday of Easter
Weekend Masses Church of the Holy Spirit Vigil Mass 5pm. Sunday St Matthias’ 10am, St Teresa’s 12noon.
Weekday Masses St Matthias’ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10am. St Teresa’s Friday 10am, Saturday St Teresa’s 10am.
Confessions Before Saturday Vigil Mass and on request.
To book a wedding or baptism, please contact the parish office (better to email).
Please return your Trocaire boxes asap. Thank you.
Recently Deceased Kathleen McAllister, Nuala Kerr, David Durkan.
Anniversaries Geraldine & Seamus Turner, Oisin Turner, Alice Headley, Patrick Gleave, Joan Connor, Bernadette McCann, Eileen O’Kane, Winnie & Tony Boylan.
Weekly Offertory £1,438. Thank you.
ACCORD NI is seeking applications for the Certificate in Counselling (Couple and Relationship) 1 year (part-time) programme. St Patricks College validate the Certificate in Counselling, Maynooth and is equivalent to Level 6 UK and Level 8 20 ECTS on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) (RoI). The Certificate course is an opportunity for qualified and experienced counsellors and psychotherapists to train in the specialism of couples counselling. Successful applicants will follow a 16-day Certificate programme which will provide: the clinical skills essential to couples work; in-depth knowledge relating to the handling of Infidelity, Trauma, Addiction, Neurodiversity, Physical & Mental Illness & Disability, Sex and Intimacy, Step-Family Dynamics, Diversity, Parenting Issues, the Impacts of Family of Origin, and Domestic Abuse in the couple context; self-awareness exercises specific to the needs of the couple and relationship counsellor. Course fees will be funded, and placement will be provided by Accord NI. Closing date 19th May 2023.
Belfast Beginning The loss of a partner through death, separation or divorce is devastating. Beginning Experience is offering a programme of bereavement support in St Bride’s Hall, Derryvolgie Ave., Belfast on three Saturdays (April 29th; May 27th and June 24th, 2023) Booking essential. To find out more, contact Phil: 02890 207645 or Marie 07896119669 or email belfastbe@yahoo.com
Down & Connor Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2023: 11/12 – 17th July. 6 nights in hotel from £829, 5 nights in hotel from £769. 5 nights in Acceuil Notre-Dame for pilgrims requiring nursing and/or personal care £719.
For more information or to request a booking form, contact the Pilgrimage Office (028) 9077 0162 or email lourdes@downandconnor.org visit: www.downandconnor.org/lourdes
Special Belfast Pilgrimage to the Holy Land at 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
Contact James Treacy 0035361921470 jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com The cost is €2125 which can be paid in instalments.
Living Church- Adult Faith Development Programmes for May
Eucharist- Food for the Journey (Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion)
- Online session: Wednesday 10th May
- Enrichment Day Saturday 13th May (Holy Rosary Centre, Belfast) Sat 20 May 2023 (Newcastle)
Bethany Group Contact number 0799 0381248
St Vincent De Paul Helpline No. 0741 9326678