The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month of January 2022 For true human fraternity: We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution; may their own rights and dignity be recognized, which originate from being brothers and sisters in the human family. Focus of the Liturgy January 2 Epiphany of the Lord – …
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Could You Foster
Could You Foster With an increase in children and young people needing foster homes across Northern Ireland, we really need you now. Every child deserves to have a happy, loving and safe home where they’ll feel cared for, valued and supported. It’s always the right time for fostering. Call us on 0800 0720 137 adoptionandfostercare.hscni.net …
Advent & the Synodal Journey
“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 …
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 …