Parish Bulletin
3rd April 2022
Fifth Sunday of Lent
This Sunday the Church enters into the final fortnight of Lent. This period is known as Passiontide, and the readings and prayers of Mass focus more closely on the passion and death of Jesus as we prepare for the Easter Triduum.
Traditionally we mark Passiontide by veiling the statues and crucifixes in the church. This veiling is a sign of sorrow and grief (a bit like closing curtains or veiling mirrors in a wake house). The veils remind us of the great sacrifice Jesus made to save us from our sins. The crucifixes will be uncovered on Good Friday and the statues remain veiled until the Easter Vigil.
Fr Damian
THIS WEEK
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SATURDAY 2nd 5-5.30pm Confessions
6pm Vigil Mass
SUNDAY 3rd 10am Mass
4pm Stations of the Cross & Rosary
5pm Mass
MONDAY 4th 10am Mass
TUESDAY 5th 7pm Mass in Dervock
WEDNESDAY 6th 10am Mass
FRIDAY 8th 5.30-6.30pm Confessions
7pm Mass
Our Lady & St Patrick’s is open every day for private prayer—usually from 11am to 4pm.
WE PRAY FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Anniversaries
Neal John Delargy, Winnie Fleming, Joseph Getty,
Paddy Kelly, James McGreevy, Frances McKay,
John McSheffrey, Mavis McVeigh, May McWilliams,
Patricia Maxwell, Mary Newman, Neal John O’Boyle,
Rosemary O’Boyle, Dessie O’Neill, Leo O’Neill,
Martin Turner, Kathleen Wallace, Robert (Bobby) Wallace
REQUIESCAT IN PACE
PARISH FINANCES
Thank you for supporting all our parish collections. Envelopes can be left in the church at Mass times or at the parochial house. You can also set up a standing order or make a one-off payment with these details:
Parish of Ballymoney & Derrykeighan
Sort code: 95-06-79
Account No: 10020192.
Please make cheques payable to:
Parish of Ballymoney & Derrykeighan
LENT DEVOTIONS
The Stations of the Cross will be prayed in Our Lady & St Patrick’s each Sunday of Lent at 4pm. After Stations the rosary will be prayed before 5pm Mass.
UKRAINE APPEAL
Thank you to everyone who supported the national appeal for Ukraine that was taken up at all Masses in Ireland last weekend. The total raised from our parish was £4531.45. Congratulations!
MASS IN DERVOCK
First Tuesday Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady & St John the Evangelist church in Dervock this week at 7pm.
GOOD FRIDAY COMMUNITY PRAYER
A public outdoor prayer service will take place on Good Friday at 1pm at Castle Croft. It is organised jointly with Ballymoney Methodist, First Presbyterian, Connect, St Patrick’s Church of Ireland and our own parish. All welcome to attend.
EASTER MUSIC
Would you like to be part of a special choir to sing at our Holy Week and Easter ceremonies? There will be a rehearsal in the church on Tuesday evening at 7pm. All welcome to come along!
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE
The loss of a partner through death, separation or divorce is devastating. Beginning Experience is offering a programme of support in St Bride’s Hall, Derryvolgie Ave., Belfast on three Saturdays (April 30, May 28 and June 25.) Booking essential. To find out more, contact Phil: 02890 207645 or Marie 07896119669.
COFFEE MORNING
A coffee morning for Parkinsons Dalriada will take place on Saturday 9th April from 11am-2pm at
Ballymoney Football Club.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
If you need help or you would like to find out more about getting involved in the work of the SVP contact us on 07860 455 549 or by speaking to any member of the society. Thank you for your support for our collections.
ONLINE EASTER RETREAT
The Priory Institute are offering an online retreat for Easter called “When I am Lifted up from the Earth” based on the art of Fra Angelico. The presenter is Fr Michael Dunleavy OP, a member of the Irish Dominican Province. He regularly preaches retreats on the theme of the beauty of the Christian faith as portrayed in masterpieces of art and masterworks of music.
For more information check their website: www.prioryinstitute.com
CANA RETREAT FOR COUPLKES
Rediscover the meaning and fun in your marriage, your family life, and your commitment to each other. Experience the 7 thematic days of the CANA Week over three weekends through April, May & June. Including talks, testimonies and, most importantly, time to share with each other as a couple and with other couples. Contact details: Brian & Lisa Harmon
email: info@canaireland.org web: www.canaireland.org