Notice Board

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15 February 2026

The Parish of Ballyclare & Ballygowan

The Faithful Departed  Anniversaries: Isabella Murr, Thomas Wray, Robert McCudden, Kieran Lyness, Frances Lyness, Ellen McWilliams, Elizabeth McKillop, Catherine Reid, Brendan McFaul, Thelma White, John White, Francis O'Hagan, Rita Quinn, Jeannie & Paddy Hamill Eternal Rest Grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. DONATE
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This Week’s Hymns
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Masses this week:    Monday and Thursday 9.00am Ash Wednesday: 18th February is the start of Lent and is a day of fast and abstinence.  Masses: 9.30am in Holy Family, Ballygowan & 7.00pm in Sacred Heart, Ballyclare.  Ashes will be distributed at both Masses.
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Pre-Lent Tea and treats after 11.00am Mass today!  Everyone welcome before the buns get locked away until Easter.
Radio Maria Ireland: Free Catholic talk radio with prayer, catechesis, chat, music and more. Listen on www.radiomaria.ie, the “Radio Maria Ireland” App or like the livestream on the Radio Maria Ireland Facebook page. Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Abuse - In Ireland, a Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse is marked each year on the Friday immediately following Ash Wednesday. This year it will be marked across Ireland on Friday 20th February 2026. Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ will celebrate Mass in St Peter’s Cathedral at 6.00 pm. This day is not only for victims and survivors who have been so severely injured inside our Church, but also for the families and communities affected by the pain and grief of their loved ones. Discernment Retreat for Diocesan Priesthood 6th–8th March 2026 in Drumalis Retreat House, Larne. For young men who are open to the question: “Is God calling me to be a priest?” A chance to step away from the noise and busyness of everyday life. Time for prayer, silence, and honest conversation. No pressure to decide anything — just space to listen and reflect. For more information, contact Fr Conor McGrath C.mcgrath@downandconor.org
The Parish Cell System for Evangelisation will be holding it’s National Seminar on the 28th and 29th March this year at Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne.  For bookings, please contact Drumalis on 02828 27219
Down & Connor Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026: 8th/9th – 14th/15th July. 5 & 7 Night options available. Please visit www.downandconnor.org/lourdes for more information or call the Pilgrimage Office on (028) 9077 0162 or email lourdes@downandconnor.org or speak to Fr Gerard. Youth Team (10-17th July): applications now open (see website for details). 2026 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima 29th May – 5th June. For more information, please contact Joe Catney 07776425631
Sycamore continues Thursday evenings starting at 7.00pm in the parish hall.  It’s not too late to join this engaging programming exploring faith, life and church.  You will be very welcome!
Down & Connor Diocesan Trust:  A vacancy has arisen for a Cleaner, as a Job Share arrangement, based at the Youth Centre and Minor Hall within Antrim Parish, Castle Street, Antrim, BT41 4HP.  Closing date for applications will be 12.00 noon on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.  Full details can be found on the Diocesan website at http://www.downandconnor.org