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

  Sunday 4 June 2023, The Most Holy Trinity  Most Holy Trinity ““Be united; live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.” (2 Cor 13:11)  Last weekend Bishop Donal McKeown wrote to us about the possibilities and challenge facing the Church in Down & Connor in the years ahead. …

Date: Wednesday 7th June 2023 Venue: St Teresa’s Parish Centre, Glen Road Time: 7 pm. Dear parishioner,Apologies again for the technical hitch that prevented the showing of the Pope Francis, Laudato Si inspired film “The Letter.” I think we have now managed to overcome the internet problems that prevented the screening.You are therefore cordially invited (again) to a…

  Sunday 28 May 2023 PENTECOST SUNDAY  PATHWAYS TO THE FUTURE  This weekend we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came down upon the apostles.  In an instant a group of frightened disciples were empowered to go out and proclaim God’s amazing dream for the world – the Good News of…

Date: Wednesday 24th May 2023 Venue: St Teresa’s Parish Centre, Glen Road Time: 7 pm. Join our Parish Community on Wednesday 24th May at 7pm in St Teresa’s Parish Centre, Glen Road, to view the most recent documentary featuring Pope Francis and meet over a cup of coffee/tea afterwards. Over 30 million people worldwide have already viewed ‘The…

 Sunday 21 May 2023 The Ascension of The Lord  Ascension Reflection Today’s readings describe the Ascension of the Lord Jesus to his Heavenly Glory. He had promised to send the Apostles the Holy Spirit as the source of Heavenly power and commanded them to bear witness to Him through their lives and preaching in the…

Sunday 14 May 2023 Sixth Sunday of Easter Reflection on the first reading: The early Church was growing, and many Gentiles wished to become Christian. The issue of “who should become Christian” arose at Antioch, a largely Gentile community. The question was “what ought they to do?” before they could be admitted into the Christian community.…

PRAY FOR LIFE NOVENA 23 – 31 MAY 2023 Feast of the Visitation Join us at www.prayforlife.ie An Initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference

WITH MARY TOWARDS THE SYNODAL ASSEMBLY Mary, the Mother of God, is always with us on the synodal path, for she is also ‘Mother of the Church’ (Mater Ecclesiae); mother of all those who are companions and disciples of her Son. PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE A DAY OF PRAYER To place the Church’s entire…

Cemetery Sunday in Belfast Cemeteries Milltown Cemetery: Sunday 7 May at 3.00pm   City Cemetery: Sunday 14 May at 3.00pm  Hannahstown Cemetery: Sunday 28 May at 3.00pm  Tullyrusk Cemetery: Sunday 4 June at 1.30pm  St Peter’s the Rock Cemetery: Sunday 4 June at 3.00pm 

Sunday 7 May 2023 Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday Gospel: Some say that if you gather four women in the kitchen, you will hear about five correct ways to set the table and prepare the food. Parents teach us the correct way to do it. That’s the most natural thing in the world. Whether we’re speaking of family,…

   Sunday 30th April 2023 Fourth Sunday of Easter

In The Gospel Today Sunday 23 April 2023 Luke 24:13-35 3rd Sunday of Easter

  Sunday 23rd April 2023 Third Sunday of Easter Weekend Masses Church of the Holy Spirit Vigil Mass 5pm. Sunday St Matthias’ 10am, St Teresa’s 12noon.   Weekday Masses St Matthias’ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10am. St Teresa’s Friday 10am, Saturday St Teresa’s 10am.  Confessions Before Saturday Vigil Mass and on request.  To book a wedding or baptism,…

DOWN AND CONNOR DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE 2023 6 Nights (11-17 July) 5 Nights (12-17 July) Youth Team (11-17 July) For more information contact the Pilgrimage Office lourdes@downandconnor.org (028) 9077 0162 or visit http://www.downandconnor.org/lourdes

Congratulations to Fr Laurence McElhillon your Diamond Jubilee on 14 April 2023.  Fr. Gabriel, Fr. Derek and parishioners wish youFr. Laurence every blessing and good wishes on your Diamond Jubilee.  60 years serving as a priest is a milestone, and Fr. Laurence, we thank you for your faithful dedication and commitment to priesthood and us…

  Sunday 16th April 2023 Second Sunday of Easter(or of Divine Mercy) Congratulations to Fr Laurence McElhill – on your Diamond Jubilee on 14 April 2023.  Fr. Gabriel, Fr. Derek and parishioners wish you Fr. Laurence every blessing and good wishes on your Diamond Jubilee.  60 years serving as a priest is a milestone, and Fr.…