| Sunday Gospel Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.’ In the readings this week, we witness the full range of the earth’s natural order: the mountains, the wind, the sea, an earthquake and fire. Through all the upheaval and suffering that life may bring, we are reminded of God’s ever-loving presence. In the First Reading, a solitary Elijah is invited to go to the mountain to pray. God reveals himself to Elijah not in the dramatic events he witnesses, but in a gentle, low whisper. The Gospel retells another dramatic encounter with the earth’s elements: this time the disciples are caught aboard their boat in a storm. Consumed by fear, it takes some time for them to recognise Jesus and accept his saving help. May we be confident of the enduring presence of our Lord as we navigate our own stormy waters. We need only reach out to him. 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. Saturday 15 August 2026 Feast of the Assumption of BVM, Mass 10am St Teresa’s Church. 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: Sean O’Rawe, John Hughes, Bernie Weldon.Months Mind: Vincent Lee. |
| Anniversaries: John Kerr, Mary McGinn, Patrick Crawford (Jnr), Patrick McGrath Sanctuary Candle Burning: Sheila Donaghy. Weekly Collection: £1 786. Monthly Collection: £658. Thank you for your continued support. If you have a celiac condition and want to receive a low gluten holy communion host, please ask a Eucharistic Minister National Novena to Our Lady of Knock 13 – 21 August 2026. Since 1977, the National Novena to Our Lady of Knock has taken place at Knock Shrine, welcoming pilgrims from across Ireland and abroad to gather in prayer and reflection. This year’s theme, “Sheltered in God’s Love,” marks the 50 Anniversary of the opening of Knock Basilica and reflects its continuing role as a place of faith, hope and community for all who visit this sacred place. Check knock.ieAccord Marriage Courses NIRO (IC) Online Programme for couples marrying in the Catholic Church, open to all, same faith, mixed faith or none. Dates: 28 & 29 August 2026 (Friday : 6.30pm – 9.30pm & Saturday : 9.30am – 3.30pm. Contact details call 9033 994 or belfast@accordni.comFood Stock have plenty of School Uniforms available, some new and rest in excellent condition for Secondary, Grammar and Primary School age. Andersonstown Road opp. St Agnes’ Church. Prayer for the Season of Creation (1 September to 4 October 2026) Living Water Holy God, whose Spirit hovered over the waters at the beginning, we gather as part of your community of all creation, thirsty for your grace. We give thanks for the gift of water, the veins of our common home, that sustains the cedar and the whale, the pasture and the city. We are grateful for the local waters that nourish our homelands and our fellow creatures. We give thanks that in your well-watered garden, every drop is a sacred testament to your love. 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 