Together gathering of the people of God

TOGETHER: Gathering of the People of God As the synod in Rome begins in October, we encourage people to pray for the Synod and in particular for the delegates from the Irish Church, Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ and Bishop Brendan Leahy.  St Patrick’s Donegall St, Belfast will host a prayer service to pray for the Synod on Saturday 30th September at 7pm.   This ecumenical service will include Taize music and everyone is welcome.  It is our Diocesan response to Pope Francis’ invitation to prayer:  “The path to Christian unity and the path of synodal conversion of the Church are linked. I invite brothers and sisters of all Christian denominations to participate in this “Gathering of the People of God” as we will entrust the work of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. ...
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Youth 2000 Ulster Retreat

" The next Youth 2000 Ulster retreat will be taking place in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Lough Derg, Co. Donegal between 29th of September to the 1st of  October. This retreat is for anyone aged 16-35.  Great CRAIC!!, Excellent Speakers, Inspiring Talks & Workshops,Fantastic music, Group activities, Youth Masses, Adoration, Reconciliation, prayer, Drama, Games & plenty of time to chill out, meet new people and find out what it means to be young & Catholic today!! The retreat is donation only however if you are staying over there is a cost £35/€40 which goes to Lough Derg. Register now on www.youth2000.ie" Claire Monaghan- Parish Secretary St Colmcille's Church, 2a My Lady's Mile, Holywood Co. Down, BT18 9EW T: 028 9042 2167 Office hrs 10.00am-2.00pm   Monday-Friday ...
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“ABIDE” 2nd Annual Eucharistic Conference at St. Anne’s Parish, Cranmore Road, Sligo on Saturday September 16th, 2023.

You are invited to join “ABIDE” 2nd Annual Eucharistic Conference at St. Anne's Parish, Cranmore Road, Sligo on Saturday September 16th, 2023. This will be a day focused on celebrating and reigniting our love for Jesus Christ truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Guest Speakers include Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi-Nocera Umbra-Gualdo Tadino, Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin, Mother Adela Galindo, Foundress of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Bus Departs Bus leaves Asda, Kennedy Centre 7am, Departs Sligo 6pm Cost: £30 To book Contact: Aìne - 07912609256 or Clare – 07821458865   ...
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Living Church Children’s Liturgy of the Word Training Day Saturday 14th Oct

Children's Liturgy of The Word Training Day. The Living Church Office is offering a training day for those who wish to facilitate Children's Liturgy of The Word in their parish. The training will provide skills and resources to help animate and break open The Word of God in a child friendly way. The course would also be a perfect refresher day for those currently involved in Children's Liturgy of The Word. Places on the course are limited so early booking is advised. To book your place click on the link below. https://forms.office.com/e/EDiSjK9Vg1 For more information contact Claire at the Living Church Office Email: livingchurch@downandconnor.org Call: 028 90690920    ...
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