Copyright 2017 Ballyclare and Ballygowan Parish
Notice Board
(028) 9334 2226 ballyclare@downandconnor.org
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19 January 2025
The Parish of Ballyclare & Ballygowan
The Faithful Departed
Recently Deceased: Hubert Agnew (South Africa)
Anniversaries: Mary Hughes, Daniel McLornan, William Lynch, Gerry Foley, Jayne Symington, Alice McNichell,
Lavina Ward, Billy Quinn, Ann Jones, Kathleen Mary (Kay) Farrelly, Mary Agnew, Annie Magill, Martin Donnelly,
Kevin McCudden
Eternal Rest Grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Please click on the button if you wish to make an online donatation to
the Parish of Ballyclare and Ballygowan. Thank you.
Masses this week: There will be no weekday Masses this week.
Offerings: Thank you for your recent offerings.
Weekly offering: 12 January 2025 £419.07
Munch on Mondays: Providing good food, free of charge to our community. St John’s Church, Doagh
Road, Ballyclare. Available every Monday from 11.00 am.
“In ancient Judaism, the Jubilee Year (which was called the year of the yōbēl,
"of the goat", because the holiday was proclaimed by the sound of a goat's
horn) was a year that was declared holy. During this period, the Mosaic law
prescribed that slaves could regain their freedom, and that land, (of which
God is the sole master), should be returned to its former owners. A jubilee
year was typically celebrated every 50 years. In the Christian era, after the first
Jubilee of 1300, Pope Boniface VIII fixed the frequency of Jubilee celebrations
to every 100 years. Following a plea from the people of Rome to Pope Clement
VI (1342), the frequency was reduced to every 50 years.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: 18-25th January. During these days we pray for deeper unity
between all followers of Christ. Word of God to teach us how to love. May we allow you to share our
life in all things. Lord God, our Father, draw our eyes to you so that together as your people, we may
walk from darkness embracing the light of your face revealed to us in Jesus, your beloved Son, our
brother and Saviour, who lives alongside You, at your right hand now and for eternity. AMEN.
NI Cancer Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 10-15 May 2025. £859 (with price reduction for cancer patients)
includes: Return flights from Belfast International Airport, operated by Northern Star Travel Ltd and
facilitated by Joe Walsh Tours. Full board and accommodation at the Hotel Agena Lourdes for five
nights based on twin/double/triple rooms. To enquire or to obtain a booking form please contact:
Jean Clarke, NI Cancer Pilgrimage, 078746 88388, or mail@nicancerpilgrimage.org.uk
Welcoming Spring: Day of reflection led by Breige O’Hare. 11am – 4pm Saturday 1 February 2025. Holy
Rosary Parish Hall, 503 Ormeau Road, Belfast. BT7 3GR. A Day of story and song, scripture and prayer
in the company of the early Christian leader Brigid and the Jesus she loved. It's time to slow down, a
chance for new beginnings and fresh starts, ending with a beautiful liturgy commissioned for the
season with new music by Mairéad Duffy. Bring a packed lunch. Tea/coffee provided. Booking
essential: email info@firststepwell.com
Beginning Experience: The loss of a partner through death, separation or divorce is devastating.
Beginning Experience is offering a programme of bereavement support in St Bride’s Hall, Derryvolgie
Ave., Belfast on three Saturdays (25th January; 22nd February and 29th March) Booking essential. To
find out more, contact Pauline 07519289185 or Marie 07896119669 or email belfastbe@yahoo.com
