Parish Notices

Sunday 21st April 2024

5th Sunday of Easter

Baptisms: Baptisms are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 12.30pm.

Please contact the parish office to arrange a baptism.

From January 2024 ,

All parents requesting their child be Baptised in Sacred Heart Parish, 

will be required to attend a short Baptismal Course.

 

Baptisms - we welcome into our community

 

 

Croíadh O’Donnell
Alexander Roussinos
Eleni Roussinos
Constantine Roussinos

 

 

RECENTLY DECEASED

 

Gerard Flood
Sofia Forgione
Kevin McLenaghan
Patricia McCann

 

 

Eternal rest grant on to them O Lord.

 

ANNIVERSARIES

 

Susan Stewart
Mary Stewart
John Stewart

 

Eternal rest grant on to them O Lord.

 

Sanctuary Candles 

Burn each week in the Church for parishioner’s private intentions.

 

Geraldine McGurk
Joe & Anne Canavan
Mr & Mrs Tony Morrison
The MacQuillan Family

 

 

 

 

 

A donation of £5 per candle would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Readers.

A meeting for all Readers will take place on Thursday 25th April at 6pm in the Parish Centre.

Eucharistic Ministers.

A meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers will take place on Thursday 25th April at 7pm in the
Parish Centre..

Belfast City Marathon.

Will take place on Sunday 5th May. Please note: the Oldpark Road will be closed, city bound, from the Crumlin Road to the Cliftonville Road and the Cliftonville Road will be closed completely from Oldpark Road to Linden Gardens. This may cause some disruption with travelling to Church by car. We would suggest walking if possible.

 

 

Alcoholics' Anonymous Open Public Meeting 

at the MAC Theater 🎭 Saturday May 18th at 2.30pm

To book your free place visit : themaclive.com

 

Cemetery Sunday

Milltown Cemetery, will take place on Sunday 12th May 2024 at 3:00 pm.

National Pilgrimage for Life

 

The first National Pilgrimage for Life, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be celebrated on Saturday 4th May in Knock Shrine. The pilgrimage begins with Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica at 2.30pm, followed by Mass at 3pm and Rosary Procession after Mass, weather permitting. Main celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Francis Duffy. We invite you to join us in Knock to celebrate the gift of life and to pray for the protection of all human life.

 

 

 

 

Cursillo

will hold a " 3-day weekend " at the Carmelite Retreat Centre in Ternmonbacca Derry. The men's weekend will run from Thursday 23rd until Sunday 26th April. If anyone is interested in attending please contact Divine Mercy : divinemercybelfast 

Undefeated: Living with cancer.

 

A Workshop with Fr Hugh Lagan, SMA. People living with cancer and their loved ones often report feeling overwhelmed by 'information overload' following the initial cancer diagnosis. Grounded, honest and inspirational, this workshop seeks to help people affected by cancer to separate fact from fiction, feel more able to sit with the uncertainty of their future, build their emotional strength and courage and claim deeper meaning in vulnerability. As living longer with a cancer diagnosis becomes more common, this workshop is for everyone.

Friday 26th April (5pm) - Sunday 28th April (2pm)

 

Cost: £230. Everyone welcome. Please contact Louisa or Jacinta to reserve your place. Tel:

02830821964

Email: admin@dromantineconference.com

 

Big Band for a Big Cause

 

In aid of Marie Curie. You're invited to an evening with Dana and the PM Big Band. Friday May 31st

at The Theatre at the Mill 7.45pm

Vocalists Ceara Grehan and David Hamilton will feature in a night of music featuring songs of Sinatra , Glen Miller , Michael Buble , Tom Jones and Amy Winehouse. Tickets £25 for the theatre box office. 0300 123 77 88

 

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 (27th April, 25th May and 29th June 2024) Booking essential. To find out more, contact Pauline 07519289185 or Marie 07896119669 or email belfastbe@yahoo.com

 

 

Reflection Day at SMA Dromantine.

Saturday 4th May, 9.30am – 5.00pm. Forgiveness; the journey from hurt to healing, freedom, peace and happiness. Led by Fr. Des Corrigan SMA. Cost (incl. lunch) £38/€43 Tel 02830821964 or email: admin@dromantineconference.com

 

 

 

All Ireland Rosary Rally Knock.

 

Saturday June 1st 2024. The All Ireland Rosary Rally is back this year.

For more information and a list of buses going from around Ireland. Visit www.AllIrelandRosaryRally.com

 

Young Frankenstein

 

Have an electric night out at “Young Frankenstein” by St Agnes' Choral Society. One of Belfast’s biggest and best musical societies is back on stage with "Young Frankenstein" - the hilarious Mel Brooks Musical Comedy. St Agnes' Choral Society will be performing this monstrous hit at The MAC, Belfast from Tuesday 23rd to Saturday 27th April. "Walk this way" and get your tickets at themaclive.com 

 

 

 

Visit of the Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

Parish of Dunsford and Ardglass 13th-14th May, 2024. St Nicholas’ Church Ardglass, Monday 13th May: 9.30am - 10pm. St Mary’s Church Chapeltown, Dunsford,Tuesday 14th May: 9.30am - 1pm. Confessions available throughout...Everybody welcome, especially schools! dunsfordandardglassparish.com (or Facebook) (Volunteers needed to help steward the visit:

 

 

 

 

Phone Meave 07742 820018

 

Lough Derg

Sanctuary of St. Patrick , 2024 pilgrimage season.

Please visit www.loughderg.org for full details of all programmes and pilgrimage opportunities.

Lough Derg One Day Retreats in May.

These guided days of prayer and reflection take place on Sun 5th, Mon 6th, Sun 12th, Tue 14th, Sat 18th, Sun 25th and Mon 27th. More details can be found at www.loughderg.ie. €45 per person , booking essential. Lough Derg traditional Three Day Pilgrimages begins on Friday May 31st and continues until August 15th.

 

 

Lough Derg
Parishioners 

That use the Offertory Envelopes , have signed up to Gift Aid or Standing Orders or anyone wishing to do so , can you please complete the documents in the white envelopes available at all exits so your details can be updated in accordance with GDPR and Data Protection Guidance. If you require any assistance with this , please contact Cathy at the Parish Office.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

have another meeting starting Friday 15th March, upstairs in the Parish Centre (as well as Monday) at 6.30-7.30pm

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

will begin meeting in the Parish Centre from Wednesday 20th March at 7pm— 8pm.

Anyone who thinks they may benefit from this service, is very welcome.

Calling all 18-30 year olds!

Do you want to explore your faith with like-minded young people in a beautiful and reflective location?

Join us for a Retreat for Young Adults at Lough Derg , County Donegal on Saturday 27th April 2024 10am to 4pm. Refreshments and Lunch provided. This Retreat is organised by
The Knights of St Columbanus Omagh and is free of charge. To Register visit tiny.cc/loughderg or email
info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk

Sacred Heart , St.Joseph & Our Lady Prints

Sacred Heart has secured several framed prints of the Icons written for the church.

They are on sale at the office at £10 per framed print.All three are available at this time. First come first served basis. Please enquire with Cathy at the Parish Office, between the usual office hours.

 

Safeguarding Review Report 2024

 

 

 

Click Here to read the report.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

 

will take place on Sunday 9th June.

We look forward to welcoming our new Bishop Alan to lead us for the first time. Parishes are encouraged to consider organizing a coach perhaps in conjunction with neighbouring Parishes or as a Vicariate, perhaps for one day or overnight. If anyone is interested in organising a trip I would be grateful if they could contact me  v.cushnahan@downandconnor.org or call 028 90 713401 to join the Diocesan Pilgrimage or for assistance or advice on planning. (Fr.Vincent Cusnahan)

 

 

Fatima Pilgrimage

 

LAST 6 PLACES

 

9th-14th August. Ex. Dublin.Mass in Santarem where bleeding host took place.Visit visionaries homes , Hungarian Stations of the Cross , Lisbon , Church of St.Anthony , seaside excursion. Payments can be made in installments. Contact James Treacy 061921470 or 00353 61921470 or email jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com

Knock Pilgrimage

 

Monday 29th April - Wednesday 1st May. Only £210 P.P.S.! Come along with St Michael's on a Parish retreat to the beautiful Knock Shrine. Staying at the Knock House Hotel, 2 nights B&B , dinner both nights & lunch on day of departure included. Bus leaving from and returning to St.Michael's Finagy Road North , Belfast. All very welcome, places limited. Register your interest with Catherine on 02895 904 304 or email stmichaels@downandconnor.org

 

Down & Connor Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024:

10 – 15th/17th July. 5 & 7 Night options available.

Please visit www.downandconnor.org/lourdes for more information or call the

Pilgrimage Office (028) 9077 0162 or email lourdes@downandconnor.org

Youth Team (10-17th July): applications now open.

 

Accord NI Catholic Marriage Care Service

Are seeking Marriage Preparation Facilitators. Accord NI is currently recruiting people to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. If you have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and the enthusiasm to be part of the Accord team in supporting couples preparing for Marriage, Accord wants to hear from you! Successful applicants will receive professional training and will be part of a team delivering marriage preparation programmes locally.Contact Brenda on 02890 233002 or by email to info@accordni.com

Stitch & Crocheting Group

 

 

 

 

The Stitch and Crocheting Group meet every Thursday in the Parish Centre at 7pm. Come and join us!

 

 

The Spred Group

 

 

 

The Spred Group meets on Monday's at 7pm

 

 

 

 

Pensioners Group

 

 

The Pensioners Group meet every Thursday from 1.30pm to 4pm for tea dance and get together.All welcome

 

The Legion Of Mary 

 

Are you interested in finding out about The Legion of Mary ?

#If so , please contact Gerard on 07590026628. We currently meet each Monday at 8pm in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Belfast.The Legion of Mary pray the Rosary every Thursday at 7.30pm at the Grotto at Queen's Parade, New Lodge Road.

 

 

 

 

All Welcome.

 

 

 
Please see the notice boards at all exits for more information
on what is happening in your Parish and Community.

Sacred Heart of Jesus,

I place all my trust in Thee