Parish Bulletin
13th March 2022
Second Sunday of Lent
The Transfiguration of Jesus is a moment of hope for the disciples. Jesus had recently told them that he would die on the cross and soon they would be setting out on that fateful journey to Jerusalem. The friends of Jesus will be caught up in the crisis and their faith will be tested. But the Lord wants to give them hope. So on the mountain top he is Transfigured, and they glimpse something of his heavenly glory. The memory of this should give them hope in the future, even when times are hard.
We have been living through difficult times recently but the end of restrictions has given us new hope. God is always with us! As we approach the great feast of St Patrick this week may we celebrate it with joy and trust in God.
Fr Damian
THIS WEEK
Parish webcam can be viewed on our YouTube channel
(search for Ballymoney Parish)
SATURDAY 12th 6pm Vigil Mass
SUNDAY 13th 10am Mass
4pm Stations of the Cross & Rosary
5pm Mass
MONDAY 14th 10am Mass
WEDNESDAY 16th 7pm Vigil Mass
THURSDAY 17th 10am Mass
St Patrick’s Day followed by coffee morning in the parish hall.
FRIDAY 18th 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
Recently Deceased
Mary Boylan
Vera Harrigan
Anniversaries
Patsy Darragh, John Devine, Fiona Genovese, Grace Kelly,
Shaun McVeigh, Mary O’Reilly, Archie Osborne
REQUIESCAT IN PACE
CONGRATULATIONS
to the families of
Sarah Gray
Cathal Gray
Ciaran Gray
Eli Barnes
who were baptised here last weekend.
ST PATRICK’S DAY
There will be a vigil Mass on Wednesday evening at 7pm and morning Mass on Thursday at 10am. As a solemnity it is a day off Lent. (Saturday 19th is also a day off Lent because it is St Joseph’s Day).
After 10am Mass on Thursday our Parish Pastoral Council are hosting a celebration coffee morning in the parish hall. We would love to see you there!
Because St Patrick is the patron of our parish church, we can gain a plenary indulgence by coming to Mass or visiting Our Lady & St Patrick’s for private prayer on Thursday.
This is granted on the usual conditions:
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.
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
SYNOD 2021-2023
Pope Francis has asked the whole Church to prepare for the next Synod of Bishops in Rome by taking part in a process of discernment. He wants us to talk and listen about what path the Holy Spirit is directing the Church to follow at this time. In our parish you can take part in this by answering some questions set by Bishop Noel Treanor.
The third question is:
We are called to put our faith into action. What makes it easier or more difficult to speak out or act in a Christian way in everyday life?
If you want to take part, pray and think over the question for a little while. Then jot down your answer and drop it through the letter box of the parochial house or send it as an email to:
TROCAIRE LENT APPEAL
Trocaire packs are now available in the church. These contain Trocaire boxes plus details of how you can contribute to their Lenten appeal online, by post or by phone. In addition to their work in Africa which is featured in their publicity this year, Trocaire are also working to help in Ukraine.
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED
ACN is another international charity that helps Catholics and other Christians facing poverty or
persecution. You can support their Ukraine appeal through their UK website: acnuk.org
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.
OLD & NEW@No.5
Our parish shop is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 4.30pm and you’ll find us at 5 Gate End. You can keep up to date with their latest offers on their Facebook page too!