“We have to look at where the Lord is leading us in order for us to be effective in making new disciples for the Lord” The Catholic Church throughout the world and in Ireland is beginning a series of conversations about what God wants of his people at this time. These conversations are often referred …
Author archives: Brian McGowan
Parish Hamper Appeal
Can you help our community this Christmas by donating to our Christmas Hamper Appeal. In the last few years this appeal has been very successful. We wish to build on that success at a time when individuals and families struggle with financial hardship. Your generosity can have such a positive impact on the lives of …
PARISH TOY APPEAL
Waterside Parish Pope John Paul II Award Christmas Toy Appeal Could you help a less fortunate child in our community this Christmas by gifting a new toy? Help us give local children and families a Happy Christmas! Please leave all toys unwrapped in any of the waterside chapels. Place under the tree/leave in sacristy or …
Masses for the deceased of the parish
We will have a number of Masses offered for those from our Parish who have died over the past 2 years as we didn’t have the opportunity to gather for these Masses last year due to restrictions. Families will be contacted this week to inform them of the Mass time at which their loved …
ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE
ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE: The Western Health & Social Care Trust Adoption Team is holding an Information Session on Monday, 25 October at 3.30pm. It will be delivered via Zoom. If you wish to participate, please email your request with your name and telephone number to anita.birney@westerntrust.hscni.net and confirm the email address linked to your …
October Overview
October Overview The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. The Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on October 7. October falls during the liturgical season known as Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time (formerly Time After Pentecost), which is represented by the liturgical color green. Green is a symbol …
Life Chain
Life Chain
Rosary on the Coast
Rosary on the Coast The Rosary on the Coast for Life and Faith will take place this year on Sunday October 10th at 2.30pm. As you well know, there is such a great great need for prayer for Ireland. Please gather with us at the Miraculous Medal Shrine Church of the Immaculate Conception Trench Road …
Pray for our sick online every week
Pray for the Sick – Live online with Fr Sean O’Donnell Join Fr Sean O’Donnell, Waterside Parish as he leads prayers for the sick every Monday at 8:30pm, live on SW Prayer channel (swprayer.org). Prayers will be followed by Eucharistic Adoration. Date: Every Sunday evening Time: 8:30PM Where: Join the live broadcast at 8.30pm at: …
Season of Creation
The Season of Creation Laudato Si The Season of Creation or Creation Time, is marked throughout the Christian world from 1st September to 4th October (Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi), celebrating the joy of creation as well as encouraging awareness-raising initiatives to protect the natural environment. For ideas, initiatives, prayers, liturgies and news articles …