The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin
Sunday, 5th April 2026
Easter Day of the Lord’s Resurrection, Year A

Jesus Christ is Risen Alleluia, Alleluia. Today we celebrate the source and summit of all praise and thanksgiving to the Father in the Risen Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. Today we begin the annual celebration of Christ’s defeat over death and sin. The beauty of this day comes from the promises that Christ is present to us in his Risen form. When we turn to him in prayer we do so to the Lord who brings the Good News of salvation to the whole of creation. This promise of new life gives joyful confidence to us his people, his family. We then are an Easter people who have received the joy of the gospel message, may we bring that authentic love to everyone we meet.

A happy and peaceful Easter to you and your families from Fr Gabriel and the pastoral council, with a word of thanks to those who volunteer in the parish and prepared the liturgy and the churches for the Lent, Holy Week and Easter celebrations.

Easter Ubi et orbi 11.45am Holy Father’s Blessing RTE1 or Vatican.va

Easter Masses, Saturday 4 April, Easter Vigil in St Teresa’s Church, 8pm, Sunday 5 April, St Matthias’ 10am, St Teresa’s 12noon.
Weekday Masses St Teresa’s, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10am.
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).
If you are unable to come to Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion in your home, please contact the parish office.
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.
First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Saturday 9 May 2025 in St Teresa’s Church.

Recently Deceased: Jean Giffen.

Months Mind: Desmond Hendron, Mary Parker, Pauline Rowntree.

Anniversaries: Patrick Molloy, Sean McKenna, Danny McIlroy, Hazel McIlroy, Pat McMahon, Patrick Heron, Hannah Magill, Patrick Montgomery, John Bradley, Oliver Brennan, Patsy Crilly, Jacinta Dugan, Anthony (Tony) Wildy.

Sanctuary Candle Burning: Patsy Gorman.

Weekly Collection: £2 292. Thank you for your continued support.

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.

Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday, 12 April 2026 St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast 2.30pm and Sacred Heart Church, North Belfast 2.15pm. Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet,& Holy Mass.

FoodStock Andersonstown Road, opp. St Agnes’ Church. List of items currently most needed: tinned fish, tinned meat, tinned fruit, tinned soup, rice, cooking sauces, tea; coffee, long life juice, UHT milk, jams, and biscuits. Please leave whatever items you can.

Accord Marriage Preparation Course 28 & 30 May 2026 Delivered in person at St Mary’s Church, Chapel Lane, Belfast, BT1 1FJ. Book online at accord.ie

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for April 2025: For priests in crisis. Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.

Lough Derg 2025, 3 Day Pilgrimage Season begins Friday 29 May 2026 until Saturday 15 August 2026. Check loughderg.ie

Clonard Solemn Novena will take place from 16 until 24 June 2026.

West Belfast Historical Society’s next meeting will take place Friday 10 April 2026 7.30pm in St Michael’s Parish Centre, Finaghy Road North. Terence O’Neill the guest speaker will be Clive Scoular. Refreshments will be provided.

Are you ready to help build a better world? Become a Laudato Si’ Animator to bring prayer and action for climate justice together? This free online course begins on 15 April 2026 and is available for all who are interested in exploring care for creation through the lens of faith and spirituality. Sign up at https://laudatosianimators.org

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