Notice Board

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19 July 2026

The Parish of Ballyclare & Ballygowan

The Faithful Departed Recently Deceased: Marie Leith Anniversaries: Alastair McCrea, James McWilliams, James Dempsey, John McGarel, Patrick Howe, Archie Irvine, Catherine Rooney, Marie Haveron, Kevin Magill, Nessie Crowe, James McAuley, Canon Archibald Molloy, Kathleen King, Colette Leonard, Kathleen Dick Eternal Rest Grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. DONATE
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This Week’s Hymns
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Masses this week:   Monday – Thursday 9.00 am
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The Parish of Ballyclare & Ballygowan Holy Family Church, Ballygowan is currently closed for essential maintenance works. All liturgies are being celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Ballyclare. It’s easy to see what alcohol is doing to a drinker, but can you see what it’s doing to you? If someone else’s drinking is affecting you then Al-Anon Family Groups can help. For further information call the free confidential helpline on 0800 0086 811 or email helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk alternatively contact Belfast at (028) 9068 2368. One Day Retreat to Lough Derg: Tuesday 18th August 2026: The Carnlough & Glenarm Parish Pastoral Council have organised a trip to Lough Derg. Cost per person is £45.00 which must be paid when booking. The parishes of Carnlough & Glenarm will fund bus hire for the day. To book your place please phone the Parish Office in Carnlough on 02828885220 or email: carnlough@downandconnor.org. 24 Hours of Prayer for Vocations - Feast of St John Vianney -3–4 August On the Feast of St John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests, we warmly invite the faithful from across the Diocese to join us for 24 Hours of Prayer for Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood. The vigil will begin with Holy Mass at 7pm on Monday, 3 August, and conclude with Holy Mass at 7pm on Tuesday, 4 August. Please email Fr Conor - c.mcgrath@downandconnor.org The Parish of St Colmcille, 191a Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3JB All are welcome. WORDS OF SPIRIT AND LIFE: An evening with Jeff Cavins - Sunday 26th July 2026, 7pm Voco Hotel Belfast. Spend an inspiring evening with Jeff Cavins, the internationally renowned Bible teacher, author, and creator of The Great Adventure Bible Timeline that shaped the hugely popular Bible in a Year podcast. Whether you're a catechist, a young adult, or simply drawn to Scripture, come to meet others who love the Word, share in a time of prayer led by Fr Conor McGrath, and be reminded that the words of Jesus are Spirit and they are life. Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/5h483c83