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The Christ Candle
The Christ Candle represents the light that the Son brought into the world when he was born a little baby, God in the flesh. This was the very light of God, come into the world: In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness…
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Happy Christmas from Fr Derek, Fr Gabriel and Fr Laurence!
Fr Derek, Fr Gabriel and Fr Laurence would like to wish you and your families a very Happy and a very Holy Christmas. We’d also like to thank those who volunteer in the Parish, and a special word of thanks to those who did such a beautiful job preparing the churches for the celebration of…
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The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Today, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent we lit the fourth candle on the Advent Wreath. The fourth candle is called the Candle of Love. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whosoever believes in him may not perish, but have life eternal” (John 3:16).
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Christmas Message 2023 from Bishop Donal McKeown
My dear brothers and sisters, This Christmas, it is poignant to remember a pilgrimage I made earlier this year to the Holy Land. Walking in the footsteps of Jesus, we visited the sacred sites of Bethlehem, Nazareth and Jerusalem, recalling and contemplating the birth of the Messiah, his Galilean ministry of healing and reconciliation, his…
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The Third Sunday of Advent – Gaudete Sunday
Today, on the Third Sunday of Advent (also known as Gaudete Sunday) we lit the third candle on the Advent Wreath. The third candle, which is pink in colour, is called the Candle of Joy. “Fear not, for I bring you good news of great joy” (Luke 2:10). The name Gaudete Sunday comes from the…
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In The Gospel Today
In The Gospel Today Sunday, 17th December 2023 3rd Sunday of Advent John 1:6-8. 19-28
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Christmas Mass Times in St Teresa’s Parish – December 2023
Christmas Eve Vigil Masses: Church of the Holy Spirit: 5pm St Matthias’: 8pm Christmas Day Masses St Teresa’s: 10am Advent Penitential Services Monday 18th December: St Agnes’ at 7pmTuesday 19th December: St Oliver Plunkett at 7pmWednesday 20th December: St Michael’s at 7pmThursday 21st December: St Teresa’s at 7pm
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The Second Sunday of Advent
Today, on the Second Sunday of Advent, we lit the second candle on the Advent Wreath. The second purple candle is called the Candle of Peace. Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) The colour purple is used in the liturgy of Advent. This reminds us that the season is a journey of penance…
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The First Sunday of Advent
Today we marked the First Sunday of Advent by lighting the first of the Advent Candles on our Advent Wreath, symbolising Hope with the “Prophet’s Candle”, reminding us that Jesus is coming. Below are some photos of the Advent Wreath in St Matthias’ Church – Thank you to Elizabeth and Colette for making such a…
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Irish Men’s Rosary
The Irish Men’s Rosary of Reparation, Repentance and Conversion for our Nation will take place in Belfast at 1pm on Saturday, 2nd December 2023 at Castle Street Junction (opposite Primark).
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If you would like to donate food items to the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal …
St Vincent De Paul need items from the list below for our Christmas Hamper Appeal. If you would like to contribute, please leave items to St Teresa’s Youth Centre before Monday 18th December OR ring 90610850 for items to be collected from your home. Thank you! Crisps Beans Mince pies Porridge Canned soup Custard Christmas cake Cereal Diluted juice Jam Christmas…
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Spiritual Preparation for Christmas – a Retreat for Adults
Spiritual Preparation for Christmas – For Adults Prepare your Soul for Christmas!
The Parish of St Teresa of Ávila, Glen Road, Belfast 