PARISH OF ST TERESA OF ÁVILA
Web Page: http://www.stteresasparish.church
Email: stteresas@downandconnor.org
Black Mountain Family of Parishes
Fr Gabriel Lyons 028 9061 2855 g.lyons@downandconnor.org
Parish Office Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 3pm
28 June 2026, Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A .
Sunday Gospel A central part of the Christian faith is the ability we have to welcome others. In our
own country, many of us are proud of the ‘Failte’ we extend to people who come to visit or live here.
Irish Catholics left these shores over many generations and made a living for themselves in practically
every country in the world. Perhaps we are not used to seeing Ireland as an attractive place to live.
However, for many facing asylum, or exile, it is a place to feel safe and be treated as an equal human
being. Despite what some people might think, there is room for everyone here and very few are denied
basic human rights, for that we should be grateful to God. Jesus spent his life and mission giving us
the example of how to embrace other people into our lives. Welcoming others with simple gestures or
offering practical help is essential to the Christian way of life. If we only look after those who look
after us, we enter into a meaningless routine of selfishness and greed and do not deserve the name of
Christian, never mind Catholic. ‘Anyone who does not take his cross and follow in my footsteps is not
worthy of me.’ (Fr S Crumptor).
Parish First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Saturday 15 May 2027 in
St Teresa’s Church.
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: Eamon Savage, Colette Drain, Briege McCambridge, Sr Anne McCourt, Aidan
McKee, Patrick McNally, Tom Jaques.
Anniversaries: Kieran McCann, Paul McDonagh, James McDonagh, Andrea McConnell, Terry
McGrath, John Graham, Hugh McCallion.
Sanctuary Candle Burning: John Rowntree.
Weekly Collection: £1 231. Peters Pence Collection: £232. Thank you for your continued support.
MOVE A wonderful experience for young people aged 14-18 years old to connect with other young
people and deepen their faith and relationship with God. For more information contact Fr James
email: j.oreilly@downandconnor.org Phone 0749 6905262.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 a seat contact 02890278484/ 07592280522 or email info@preciouslife.com
Knock Shrine Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage Celebrating the World Day for
Grandparents and the Elderly Sunday 26 July 2026. A day of grace and blessing for the whole family
as we honour Grandparents and the Elderly Anointing of the Sick 2:30pm. Mass 3pm, Rosary
Procession (weather permitting). All welcome.
Holy Spirit Shop open before Mass on Saturdays. If you have any unwanted household items, please
leave them at the shop. Funds raised will contribute to parish funds. Thanks to the volunteers who help
in this work.
Accord Marriage Preparation Next available course at the Regional Office on 13, 15 August 2026.
St Mary’s Church, Chapel Lane, Belfast, BT1 1FJ. Book online at accord.ie
Good quality school blazers are always welcome at Foodstock, Andersonstown Road (opp. St Agnes’
Church). Please consider donating school uniforms or school bags for those on a low income.
2026 Reek Sunday Pilgrimage, Westport, Mayo will take place on Sunday 26 July 2026. Masses will
be celebrated from 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm and 2pm in the church on Croagh Patrick, the
Holy Mountain.
Priory Institute, Dominican Centre for Theological Studies, St Mary’s, Tallaght, Co Dublin. Online
Summer School. Man and Woman, He Created Them 10 –17 August 2026. Study theology by blended
learning, enrol for Autumn 2026.
Parish Draw Winners March: Marian Kelly, Mr Farrell, Eugene Kennedy, Gerard McLaughlin,
Frances Turley. Congratulations with thanks to promoters and the committee.
St Vincent De Paul Helpline No. 028 90351561: Email address: info@svpni.co.uk Website address:
The Parish of St Teresa of Ávila, Glen Road, Belfast 