Parish News
The St Teresa’s Parish Christmas Ballot
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 hard work throughout the year. Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas.
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 21st December 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 21st December 2025 Fourth Sunday of Advent Year A
The Third Sunday of Advent – Gaudete Sunday
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 work among us. Even as we continue to wait, we rejoice because God…
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 14th December 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 14th December 2025 Third Sunday of Advent Year A
The Second Sunday of Advent
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 faith in His promises. This candle’s growing light recalls the nearness of Christ’s…
Celtic Carols by Candlelight
Sunday 21st December 2025, 7:00pm St Michael’s Church, Finaghy Road North, Belfast
Thank you, Fr Laurence!
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 were sad to see him go and wished him a long and happy…
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 7th December 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 7th December 2025 Second Sunday of Advent Year A
In The Gospel Today
In the Gospel Today Sunday 30th November 2025 1st Sunday of Advent Matthew 24:37-44
The First Sunday of Advent
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 our own hope in His return in glory. This first light reminds us…
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 30th November 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 30th November 2025 First Sunday of Advent Year A
In The Gospel Today
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 for Sunday, 23rd November 2025
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
In the Gospel Today Sunday 16th November 2025 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 21:5-19
Lets Step Up
Lets Step Up Jesus Youth Northern Ireland 6th December 2025 St Ann’s Parish Hall, Kingsway, Dunmurray
Abide in His Love Women’s Conference
The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal 21-23 November 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 16th 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 2025
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 candle in your window and pray for their welfare.
In The Gospel Today
In the Gospel Today Sunday 9th November 2025 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica John 2:13-22
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 9th November 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 9th November 2025 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Eucharistic Holy Hour for The Holy Souls
The Order of the Knights of St Columbanus Council 151 invite you to Eucharistic Holy Hour for the Holy Souls St Joseph’s Church Hannahstown Hill Belfast BT17 0LT 7.00pm, Wednesday 12th November 2025 All Welcome
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 2nd November 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 2nd November 2025 Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)
In The Gospel Today
In the Gospel Today Sunday 26th October 2025 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 18:9-14
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 26th October 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 26th October 2025 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (Mission Month)
In The Gospel Today
In the Gospel Today Sunday 19th October 2025 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 18:1-8
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 19th October 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 19th October 2025 Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (Mission Sunday)
Mass of Hope – Clonard Monastery
Sunday 16th November 2025 at 3pm All Families Bereaved and All Denominations Welcome
In The Gospel Today
In the Gospel Today Sunday 12th October 2025 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 17:11-19
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 12th October 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 12th October 2025 Twenty Eight Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Pause for Hope
Bringing together in prayer those who have and have had cancer and their loved ones, and those who care for them. Sunday, October 26 at 3.30pm in Clonard Church
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 5th October 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 5th October 2025 Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
In The Gospel Today
In the Gospel Today Sunday 28th September 2025 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 16:19-31
St Albert and the Eagles: The Early Days of Modern Science
Inaugural Annual Webinar: St Albert the Great, Faith and Reason 18 November 2025 7:30-9:00 PM Webinar (free of charge) from The Priory Institute Register at http://www.prioryinstitute.com
Alpha in the Autumn
Curious about life, faith, and meaning?Registration is now open for our next Alpha Course this Autumn.Begins: Sunday 5th October Time: 6.30pm (each Sunday even)Venue: Parish Hall, St John’s Includes: Tea, coffee, and dessert How to RegisterSign up on the sheet at the back of St John’s Email: StJohns@downandconnor.org Online: Alpha.org.uk
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 28th September 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 28th September 2025 Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
The Parish of St Teresa of Ávila adheres to the Safeguarding Policies and Procedures of the Diocese of Down and Connor. You can find more information on the new Safeguarding Page using the information on the link below: https://stteresasparish.church/safeguarding-policies-and-procedures/ (this link is also available on the St Teresa’s Home Page, under “Useful Links”)
In The Gospel Today
In the Gospel Today Sunday 21st September 2025 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 16:1-13
TheWay.ie – a new digital platform set up by the Irish Bishops Conference dedicated to sharing the ‘Good News’ and the witness of the Catholic Church in Ireland.
TheWay.ie is a new digital platform set up by the Irish Bishops Conference dedicated to sharing the ‘Good News’ and the witness of the Catholic Church in Ireland. It is intended to help people discover the faith, live the faith and pass on the faith. It is for both seekers and Click the Link below to access the site: https://TheWay.ie
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 21st September 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 21st September 2025 Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Celebration of Mass and Blessing with Holy Relic of Saint Padre Pio
St Vincent De Paul Parish 171 Lionel Road, Belfast, BT14 8DP Sunday 28th September 2025 7pm
Queen’s University Belfast – Weekday Mass
Weekday Mass at the Chaplaincy, 42 University Road, Belfast resumes on Monday 15th September 2025
In The Gospel Today
In the Gospel Today Sunday 14th September 2025 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross John 3:13-17
‘Celebration of Youth’ – Jubilee Year of Hope – Diocese of Down & Connor
Friday 26th September 2025, 7:15pm – 8:30pm Clonard Monastery, Belfast All youth and young adults welcome!
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 14th September 2025
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin Sunday, 14th September 2025 Exultation of the Holy Cross
Word Alive: Ecumenical Readers Training
THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2025 TUESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 7.00pm The Belfast Jesuit Centre 193-195 Donegall Street Belfast, BT1 2FL 7.00pm Agápē Centre 236-266 Lisburn Road Belfast, BT9 6GF
Belfast Stories – Join us for a discussion on Belfast Stories and the Christian Faith Community
Tuesday 16th September 2025 7pm-8:30pm Central Belfast, May Street, Belfast
For mutual coexistence
AUGUST | For mutual coexistencePope’s Worldwide Prayer Network Let us pray that societies where coexistence seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious or ideological reasons. August 2025 – Pope Leo XIV Jesus, Lord of our history,Faithful companion and living presence,You who never tire of coming to meet us,Here we are, in need of Your peace. We live in times of…
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