The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin
Sunday, 29th March 2026
Passion (Palm) Sunday, Year A

Sunday Gospel Hearing the story of Christ’s Passion and Death brings the Church to the end of Lent. The time of prayer, fasting and charity ends with the celebration of the death and resurrection of the Lord. On Good Friday we hear Pilate’s question: What is truth? It is the question of a tired and cynical man who is in a position of trying to please those who are only interested in promoting their own set of laws, rules and regulations. It seems that the only person who is interested in real truth is Christ and his thirst for truth and justice brings him to the cross. True Christians are people who search after and promote truth and justice. There can’t be versions or interpretations of truth, it is found in the life of Christ and the example he has given to us. The action of our lives must be based on his life, we are to search for justice for all peoples, respect the rights of others who are created in the image and likeness of God. Many times are faith presents real and lasting challenges, the work of justice and peace will never be done. In this coming week we can pray for the courage to speak up for others who are deprived of basic human rights no matter what version of truth is challenged.

Sunday Masses Church of the Holy Spirit (Sat.) Vigil 5pm, St Matthias’ 10am, St Teresa’s 12noon.
Weekday Masses St Teresa’s, Tuesday, Wednesday 10am, Thursday 7pm (Mass of the Lord’s Supper), Friday Solemn Ceremonies 3pm. St Matthais’ Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7pm.
Confessions Saturday 4 30pm in Church of the Holy Spirit and on request.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday in St Matthias’ Church from 11am to 4pm.
To book a wedding or baptism, please contact the parish office (better to email).
Please return your Trocaire Box to the church or parish office, please remember you can Gift Aid your donation by completing the ticket inside the box.
Next Family Mass 2 May 2026 Holy Spirit Church at 5pm.
There will be a collection for the care of the Christian People and for the upkeep of the Shrines of the Holy Land on Good Friday. On Good Friday, as we contemplate the Crucifix, we ask you not to forget the Holy Land, to remember in prayer and concrete charity those who continue to live and bear witness to the Gospel in the Places of Redemption. Your closeness is a precious sign of hope and fraternity: help us to give hope and sow peace.
Recently Deceased: Thomas McGibbon, Michael McWilliams

Months Mind: Elaine McLaughlin.

Anniversaries: Liam Delaney, Martha Crawford, Mary Terrins, Anna McVeigh, Maura Wildy, Tony Bowman, Jane Molloy, Eamon and Fergus Nolan, Eileen Dugan.

Weekly Collection: £1 657. Thank you for your continued support.

Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 1 April, 12 noon in St Peter’s Cathedral. This Mass is a celebration of the entire Christian Community in Down & Connor. Bishop Alan McGuckian extends an invitation to the Faithful to attend as a family in faith gathered with the Bishop, priests and deacons of the diocese.
Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies: Penitential Service in St Michael’s Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 7pm. Mass of Chrism, St Peter’s Cathedral Spy Wednesday 12noon, all welcome. In St Teresa’s Church, Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm, followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 9pm, Good Friday (Day of fast and Abstinence) Solemn Ceremonies 3pm. In St Matthias’ Church: Stations of the Cross 12 noon. In Church of the Holy Spirit: Stations of the Cross, 6pm. Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil in St Teresa’s, 8pm.
Parish Draw Winners March: Peter O’Connor, Ethna O’Connor, Aidan Stafford, Nuala Adams, P. Smyth. Congratulations with thanks to promoters and the committee.

Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday, 12 April 2026 St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast 230pm and Sacred Heart Church, North Belfast 215pm Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet,& Holy Mass.
Recharge is a young adult group based in St Colmcille’s Church in East Belfast for 18- to 35-year-olds. We meet twice a month to “recharge” our spiritual batteries through prayer, intellectual formation, and friends. Dates for your diary for Tuesday 7 April 2026 7.30pm, Holy Hour with Adoration Tuesday 21 April 2026 7.30pm: Group Study course followed by Social.
Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Down & Connor Diocese. National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 19 April 2026 details on http://www.eucharisticadoration.ie Ring Una for bus leaving Toome, at 077 4357 5969 Patricia (Belfast bus) 07972 103 130 Patrick 07963 581 543.

From Trocaire Uwamahoro, like any mother, wants nothing more than to provide the best of care and of opportunity for her family. For her, the rock symbolises the daily burden of knowing that everything depends on her and that if, for any reason, she cannot work, the whole family will suffer. We know the compassion of Jesus. We are the people of Jesus. Who, in the name of Jesus, will take away the stone that cuts this family off from the life that they should have?
Parish Funeral Ministers are needed. If you are interested in volunteering as a funeral minister, please contact parish office by phone or email and details will be forwarded to you. After training you would attend at a wake house or funeral premises and lead prayers at the committal in a crematorium or cemetery.

Easter Ballot raised £1 200. Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket. The draw took place on Monday 23 March. Congratulations to the 12 winners. With thanks to the promoters.

St Vincent De Paul Helpline No. 028 90351561: Email address: info@svpni.co.uk Website address:
http://www.svp.ie/get-help.aspx