Parish News
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday 4th June, 2023 – The Most Holy Trinity
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. His letter certainly got attention – particularly where he talked about the difficult…
Invitation to a screening of ‘The Letter’
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 viewing on Wednesday 7th of June in the Parish Centre at 7pm. Please see attached…
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday 28th May 2023, Pentecost Sunday
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 Jesus Christ! When we read about Pentecost and the birth of the Church…
Invitation to a screening of ‘The Letter’
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 Letter’ – people of all faiths and people of no faith, united by…
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday 21st May 2023, The Ascension of The Lord
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 world. But the ascended Jesus is still with us because of His promise, ”I…
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday 14th May 2023, Sixth Sunday of Easter
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. Gentiles were not Jews, and since Christianity was born from Judaism, some apostles…
Pray for Life Novena – 23-31 May 2023 – Feast of the Visitation
PRAY FOR LIFE NOVENA 23 – 31 MAY 2023 Feast of the Visitation Join us at http://www.prayforlife.ie An Initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference
With Mary Towards The Synodal Assembly – Knock Shrine, 31 May 2023
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 synodal process, especially the work of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the…
Cemetery Sunday in Belfast Cemeteries 2023
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
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday 7 May 2023, Fifth Sunday of Easter
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, a culture or a faith tradition, we develop the “expected ways” to do…
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 30th April 2023
Sunday 30th April 2023 Fourth Sunday of Easter
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 23rd April 2023
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, please contact the parish office (better to email). Please return your Trocaire boxes…
Down & Connor Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2023
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 McElhill on your Diamond Jubilee!
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 your parishioners. We ask God to continue to bless you with good health,…
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 16th April 2023
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. Laurence, we thank you for your faithful dedication and commitment to priesthood and…
Happy Easter from all at St Teresa’s Parish!
Fr Derek, Fr Gabriel, Fr Laurence and Reverend Deacon Gregory would like to wish all Parishioners and all visitors to the Parish Website a very Happy and Holy Easter! Below are some photos from the Easter Ceremonies in St Teresa’s and St Matthias’ churches – a big thank you to all who decorated the churches so beautifully and helped with all the preparations for the Easter Ceremonies. Happy…
In The Gospel Today
In The Gospel Today Sunday 9 April 2023 John 20:1-9 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 9th April 2023 – THE LORD’S RESURRECTION
Sunday 9th April 2023 THE LORD’S RESURRECTION Happy Easter to all of you from Fr. Derek Kearney SMA and all parishioners in St. Teresa’s parish! Sunday Gospel -In today’s Gospel we see the stone rolled back and the cold, gaping emptiness of the tomb. There is something very different about this narrative and that of the raising of Lazarus. Lazarus came forth from the tomb still wrapped in…
In The Gospel Today
In The Gospel Today Sunday 2 April 2023 Matthew 26:14 – 27:66 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Palm Sunday in the Parish of St Teresa of Ávila
Below are some photos from Palm Sunday in the Churches of St Matthias and St Teresa of Ávila Palm Sunday in St Matthias’ Church Palm Sunday in St Teresa’s Church Thank you to everyone who helped decorate the Churches.
Easter Ceremonies in the Parish of St Teresa of Ávila – April 2023
PALM SUNDAY MASSES Holy Spirit Church Vigil 5pm (Saturday), St Matthias’ Church 10am, St Teresa’s Church 12noon. HOLY WEEK MASSES St Matthias’ Church Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th at 10:00 amChrism Mass – St Peter’s Cathedral, Wednesday 5th at 12:00 noon HOLY THURSDAY St Teresa’s Church – Mass Thursday, 6th April at 7:00 pm GOOD FRIDAY Stations of the Cross – St Matthias’ Church at 12.00 noon Procession of the Cross from both St Matthias’ Church and Holy Spirit Church at 2:30…
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 2nd April 2023 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Sunday 2nd April 2023, Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Holy Week, and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified. Palm Sunday is known as such because the faithful will often receive palm fronds which they use to participate in the re-enactment of Christ’s arrival in Jerusalem. In the Gospels, Jesus entered…
Easter Confessions
Easter Confessions These will be facilitated in the Parish as follows: The time in each church will be between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 26th March 2023
Sunday 26th March 2023, Fifth Sunday of Lent Sunday Gospel– Much food for our Spiritual lives today in the readings of the Mass. The prophet Ezekiel – many years before the arrival of Jesus – promises that the God of Israel will ‘open your graves; I mean to raise you from your graves my people. I shall put my spirit in you and you will live ..’ Our God is the God…
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 19th March 2023
Sunday 19th March 2023, Fourth Sunday of Lent Sunday Gospel Reflection Fourth Sunday of Lent – In the former translation of the Mass for Lent we read: ‘Each year you give us this joyful season’. Today we celebrate Laetare Sunday, Laetare meaning Rejoice; We look ahead in joyful hope to what awaits – the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although we are only mid-way through the Lenten season, we…
Mass Times for St Patrick’s Day
Mass for St Patrick’s Day will be celebrated in the Parish as follows: Saint Matthias’ Church – Friday, 17th March at 10am Saint Teresa’s Church – Friday, 17th March at 10am
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 12th March 2023
Sunday 12 March 2023, Third Sunday of Lent Sunday Gospel Water is important for us, and it was important for ‘desert people’ in the Bible. In Exodus we hear about God’s people ‘grumbling’ because Moses has taken them from slavery in Egypt into the desert where they are thirsty. This is symbolic of our spiritual journey. We move from slavery to sin and dysfunction through a conversion process that…
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 5th March 2023
Sunday 5 March 2023, Second Sunday of Lent Sunday of Lent Synod 2023: Communion, Participation, Mission. Sunday Gospel The Transfiguration The surprising revelation of the Lord Jesus is that he is God. Jesus Christ is a living, divine person who has accepted a human nature and lived a real human life so that humanity might share in the life of God. Today’s Gospel tells the story of The…
Down & Connor Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2023
To find out more, you can visit the Lourdes Pilgrimage Page on the Down and Connor Diocesan Website by clicking here.
Reflections on the Way of the Cross from Trócaire
The above leaflet has been reproduced from the Trócaire Website – the original PDF version can be downloaded from here.
European bishops: “silence the weapons and stop this conflict”
During Lent Mass will be celebrated in each European country to pray for peace in Ukraine Statement One year after the Russian Federation’s aggression that provoked the war that is still ongoing in Ukraine, the President of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, Archbishop Gintaras Grušas, renewed his appeal to the international community to work to silence the weapons and stop this conflict. Archbishop Grušas said, “the European…
The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 26th February 2023
Sunday 26 February 2023 First Sunday of Lent Synod 2023: Communion, Participation, Mission. On Ash Wednesday Pope Francis encouraged us to ‘cast off the ‘dictatorship’ of heavy schedules, crowded agendas and superficial needs.’ Lent marks a period that can include fasting, prayer, and works of charity in preparation for Easter. Pope Francis said that Lent is the time ‘to drop the pretence of being self-sufficient and the…
In The Gospel Today
In The Gospel Today Sunday 19 February 2023 Matthew 5:38-48 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The St. Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 19th February 2023
Sunday 19 February 2023 Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time Synod 2023: Communion, Participation, Mission. Sunday Masses Holy Spirit Vigil 5pm (Saturday), St Matthias’ 10am, St Teresa’s 12noon. Weekday Masses St Matthias’ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am. St Teresa’s Friday, Saturday 10am. Stations of the Cross after Friday 10am Mass followed by Adorations at St Teresa’s. Lenten Boxes are available at the three Churches. Ash Wednesday Mass Times: St Theresa’s 8am, St Matthias 10am & Holy Spirit…
DOWN AND CONNOR DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2023
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
In The Gospel Today
In The Gospel Today Sunday 12 February 2023 Matthew 5:17-37 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The St. Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 12th February 2023
Sunday 12 February 2023 Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time Synod 2023: Communion, Participation, Mission. Sunday Masses Holy Spirit Vigil 5pm (Saturday), St Matthias’ 10am, St Teresa’s 12noon. Weekday Masses St Matthias’ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am. St Teresa’s Saturday 10am. Confessions Before Saturday Vigil Mass and on request. To book a wedding or baptism, please contact the parish office (better to email). In the light of Fr Gabriel’s absence from the parish due to ill health,…
Inter-Church Ash Wednesday Service in Clonard Monastery
Inter-Church Ash Wednesday Service in Clonard Monastery Wednesday, 22nd February 2023 at 7:30pm
Candle of Atonement Prayer
Lord, forgive us our many sins. We grieve and repent with all our hearts for having offended you, for our great failings and neglect of the young and vulnerable. We place all of those who have been hurt by the Church in any way into your loving hands and under the protection of Our Blessed Mother. Lord, bring peace to their broken lives and show us all the…
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis on the XXXI World Day of the Sick
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCISXXXI WORLD DAY OF THE SICK 11 February 2023 “Take care of him”Compassion as a synodal exercise of healing Dear brothers and sisters! Illness is part of our human condition. Yet, if illness is experienced in isolation and abandonment, unaccompanied by care and compassion, it can become inhumane. When we go on a journey with others, it is not unusual for someone to…
The Parish of St Teresa of Ávila, Glen Road, Belfast 