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

In the Gospel Today Sunday 28th December 2025 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephMatthew 2: 13-15, 19-23

Wishing you and your families a happy, peaceful Christmas. May the love of God continue to surround us that we may experience a new understanding of his love that brings true peace to our hearts ,so that we may silently trust in his mercy and unending love. A word of thanks to all who prepared…

On Christmas Day, the white Christ Candle is lit at the centre of the Advent Wreath. Its light proclaims that the long season of waiting has given way to joyful fulfilment. The white candle speaks of purity, peace, and the radiant love of God made flesh. In the birth of Jesus, the Light of the…

Christmas Eve Church of the Holy Spirit: 5pm (Family Mass) Christmas Eve Family Mass children are invited to dress as Shepherd, Mary, Joseph, Donkey, Ox, Wise Person, Angel. St Teresa’s Vigil: 8pm (Carols from 7:30pm) Christmas Day St Matthias’: 10am St Teresa’s: 10am Everyone Welcome

As we light the fourth candle of the Advent Wreath, often called the Candle of Love, we enter the final, prayerful days of preparation for Christmas. Its gentle light reminds us of God’s love made visible in the gift of His Son, born for our salvation. Throughout Advent we have been invited to grow in…

In the Gospel Today Sunday 21st December 2025 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24

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