| Sunday Gospel Our lives are lightened by people we can trust. We need to trust so much in life. We know the great pain when our trust is shaken by people we thought we could trust. In the gospel today Jesus addresses that need and grace in our lives. He encourages us to place our trust in those who care for us, and to trust in God who does not want destruction, but development, who wants peace among people in all sorts of ways. In what do we trust? Pagola writes: ‘some feel a need to consume more to feel secure; and seek a life of entertainment to forget their everyday problems’ Jesus tells us to trust in God, who would not harm even a hair of our head. He asks and urges us to be people who would not harm another. We are worth this care and love just by being created. Like a parent or grandparent totally loving a new child before the child is even seen, so God loves each of us. (Fr D Neary). Sunday Masses Church of the Holy Spirit (Sat.) Vigil 5pm, 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, after any Mass and on request. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday in St Matthias’ Church from 11am to 4pm. To book an Anniversary Mass, Baptism or Wedding Ceremony please email the Parish Office. |
| Recently Deceased: Paul McCrea, Patrick Kennedy, Andrew McKenna. Anniversaries: Joseph Rice, Patricia Armstrong, Jean and Paddy Reilly, Ned and Mary McVeigh, Anthony Weldon, Sean McGrath, Eileen Watson, Phil Maguire. Sanctuary Candle Burning: Paul McDonagh, Geordie McDonagh. Weekly Collection: £1 608. Thank you for your continued support. A Year of Ignatian Prayer 2026-2027 Belfast Jesuit Centre. An immersive programme in Ignatian Spirituality returns in September 2026 offering ten in‑person Saturdays (10am–4pm) in the BJC and seven online Integrative Practice Pause Points to support prayer, discernment and reflective living. Open to those new to Ignatian Spirituality and those seeking to deepen their practice. Suggested donation: £200–£280. Bursaries available. For dates and registration, visit: https://belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk/a-year-of-ignatian-prayer-2026-2027/ Sunday 21 June2026, the Church celebrates Day for Life on the theme The humanity of the unborn child, which invites us to reflect on the wonder of human life from the moment of conception. We remember how the Lord Jesus Christ Himself sanctified and experienced the beginning of life in the world as an unborn child, hidden in the womb of Mary. Mary knew that she was carrying the Son of God, God and man, as soon as He was conceived. John the Baptist leapt in his mother Elizabeth’s womb when Mary greeted her. Our Lady treasured Our Lord in her heart and womb until His birth. To read the full bishops’ message visitwww.councilforlife.ie Foodstock want West Belfast School Uniforms. Ahead of the launch of our Foodstock Pre-Loved School Uniform Hub on 1 July 2026. Now collecting: good condition primary, secondary and nursery school uniforms, School PE kits, good condition school bags, and stationery. Last year, volunteers helped kit out over 1,500 children. Please donate to Foodstock Community Solidarity Hub, 150 Andersonstown Road. Black Mountain Family of Parishes Pilgrimage 2026 Glendalough 7–9 September 2026. 3-day pilgrimage with stay at Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort. Mass, prayer, reflection & fellowship. Single: £340 | Double/Twin: £410Booking: Contact your local parish office or phone 02890 614567. Transport included. All-Ireland Rally for Life takes place in Belfast on Saturday 4 July 2026. Please join us to make a stand for the protection of Ireland’s unborn babies. Coaches will be travelling from towns across Ireland. To book your seat contact 02890278484/ 07592280522 or email info@preciouslife.com Called and Sent: Clonard Solemn Novena continues 17 to 25 June 2026. Weekdays: 6:45am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm. Saturday & Sunday: 6:45am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm. Sacrament of the Sick Saturday, 20 June at 9:30am, 11:30am and 6:00pm Procession in Thanksgiving to Our Mother of Perpetual Help after the final 8pm Mass on Thursday, 25 June 2026. All welcome. St Vincent De Paul Helpline No. 028 90351561: Email address: info@svpni.co.uk Website address: www.svp.ie/get-help.aspx |
The Parish of St Teresa of Ávila, Glen Road, Belfast 