The Parish of St Teresa of Ávila, Glen Road, Belfast

The Parish Christmas Ballot took place on Monday 15th December 2025 and raised £4,600 for parish funds. Sincere thanks to everyone who donated prizes and sold tickets, and congratulations to all the winners. The Parish Draw was also held, and heartfelt thanks were extended to the Draw Committee and all promoters for their dedication and…

The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 21st December 2025 Fourth Sunday of Advent Year A

Gaudete Sunday marks a joyful pause in our Advent journey. Gaudete means “Rejoice” — and the Church invites us to do just that, not because all is perfect, but because the Lord is near. Christian joy is deeper than cheerfulness. It is rooted in hope and trust: the quiet confidence that God is already at…

The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 14th December 2025 Third Sunday of Advent Year A

The second candle of the Advent wreath, often called the Bethlehem Candle, symbolizes faith and reminds us of the humble and trusting journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. As it is lit on the Second Sunday of Advent, the Church reflects on God’s unfolding plan of salvation and invites us to deepen our own…

Sunday 21st December 2025, 7:00pm St Michael’s Church, Finaghy Road North, Belfast

Fr Laurence enjoyed a return visit to St Matthias’ conference room on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, where he was warmly welcomed by parishioners. The children from the primary school gave a lovely presentation to thank him for his work and support over the years. Phil Molloy, Chair of the Pastoral Council, said that the parishioners…

The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 7th December 2025 Second Sunday of Advent Year A

In the Gospel Today Sunday 30th November 2025 1st Sunday of Advent Matthew 24:37-44

The first candle of the Advent wreath, known as the Prophet’s Candle, symbolizes hope—the confident expectation of the Messiah promised by God. As we light it on this First Sunday of Advent, the Church invites us to enter a season of prayerful preparation, recalling the longings of Israel for the coming of Christ and renewing…

The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 30th November 2025 First Sunday of Advent Year A

In the Gospel Today Sunday 23rd November 2025 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Luke 23:35-43

The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 23rd November 2025 Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe Year C (Week 34)

In the Gospel Today Sunday 16th November 2025 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 21:5-19

Lets Step Up Jesus Youth Northern Ireland 6th December 2025 St Ann’s Parish Hall, Kingsway, Dunmurray

The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal 21-23 November 2025

The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 16th November 2025 Thirty Third Sunday Year C (World Day of the Poor)

Red Wednesday – 19th November 2025More Christians have been killed because of their faith in Christ in the last century than the previous 1,900 years of Christian history Join us in standing with them in prayerful solidarity This Red Wednesday, Aid to the Church in Need invites you to wear something red, light a red…