Notice Board

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8 March 2026

The Parish of Ballyclare & Ballygowan

The Faithful Departed Recently Deceased: Marie Walsh Anniversaries: James Reid, Mary Boyd, John Hughes, Harry Mallon, Lily Crowe, Kathleen McGarel, Frances Alymer, John McNeill, David Lennon, Gerard Rogan, Mona McKnight, Patrick Curran, Mary and John McAuley, Margaret McLaughlin, Maureen Hughes, Maureen Shannon   Eternal Rest Grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. DONATE
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Offerings:   Thank you for your recent offerings. 1 March – Weekly Offering £433.10   Monthly Offering £301.70
This Week’s Hymns
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Masses this week:  Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9.00am
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Medjugorje Pilgrimage 29th July-5th August 2026 - an opportunity to experience the Peace of Medjugorje and the absolute joy of our faith with the Mladifest Youth Festival.  7 nights £755 pps (£705 with January discount). Contact Éadaoin for details 07706288095.
Down & Connor Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026: 8th/9th – 14th/15th July. 5 & 7 Night options available. Please visit for more information or call the Pilgrimage Office on (028) 9077 0162 or email lourdes@downandconnor.org or speak to Fr Gerard. Youth Team (10-17th July): applications now open (see website for details).
Catholic Men’s Retreat: A morning retreat for Catholic men will take place at Portglenone Monastery on Saturday 14 March from 9am to 1pm. The theme will focus on spiritual warfare and remaining steadfast in faith during Lent, with a talk by Fr Martin Graham, along with testimonies from Catholic laity. The morning includes the Rosary, Holy Mass, and refreshments. To register or learn more, visit:  https://catholicminute.co.uk/mens-retreat/
HSC NI Foster Care are holding two virtual fostering information events on Tuesday 10th and Thursday 12th March.  For more information or to register your attendance please call 0800 0720 137 or email hello@adoptionandfostercare.hscni.net
Fridays during Lent at the Belfast Jesuit Centre. Tea/coffee from 11.00 am, session begins 11.15 am. Led by Sean O’Brien. Optional Mass at 12.30 pm. All welcome. ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators to support couples preparing for Marriage. Working as part of an enthusiastic, friendly and experienced team, facilitators typically provide four marriage preparation programmes per annum. Each team works from Accord centres which are located in every diocese, north and south. Successful applicants will receive free professional training during seven in person workshops at venues around the country and will be part of a team delivering marriage preparation programmes in your local area. The closing date for receipt of application forms to be included in Selections for this year is Friday 29th May 2026. Please contact Aisling on 00 353 1 505 3112 or by email to marriagepreparation@accord.ie The Saint Patrick Centre: Don’t miss a DIVINE invitation to come on St Patrick's Way Pilgrim Walk in Downpatrick with guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly on Saturday March 14 in honour of Ireland's patron saint and the 25th Anniversary of The Saint Patrick Centre. Includes the fabulous 180 IMAX film of St Patrick, with internal bus transfers, pilgrimage lunch, an authentic Camino passport and a 6 mile pilgrimage walk finishing at St Patrick’s grave. A special 25% discount price is on offer of £40 (normally £55) To book ring 02844 61900 or
www.accord.ie
www.saintpatrickcentre.com
www.downandconnor.org/lourdes