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21 June 2026

The Parish of Ballyclare & Ballygowan

The Faithful Departed Months Mind: Canon Hugh J O’Hagan Anniversaries: Bobby Mallon, Patricia McNeill, Mary Ann McIlwaine, Ellen McKillion, John White, James Miskelly, Nellie Burns, Terence McCaughey, Patsy Hughes, Patrick Campbell Eternal Rest Grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. DONATE
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Offerings:  Thank you for your recent offerings. 14 June – Weekly Offering  £398.41
This Week’s Hymns
Entrance
Offertory
Communion
Recessional
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Masses this week:  Monday - Thursday   9.00am
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The Parish of Ballyclare & Ballygowan
Munch on Mondays:  Providing good food, free of charge to our community. St John’s Church, Doagh Road, Ballyclare. Available every Monday from 11.00 am.
Holy Family Church, Ballygowan is currently closed for essential maintenance works. All liturgies are being celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Ballyclare.
Children’s Liturgy concludes today for the summer break.  Sincere thanks to the team for all their hard work! If you are interested in joining the team for the restart in September, please speak to Fr Gerard or any member of the team.
Day for Life 2026: Today, Sunday 21 June, the Church across Ireland celebrates Day for Life on the theme The humanity of the unborn child, which invites us to reflect on the wonder of human life from the moment of conception. We remember how the Lord Jesus Christ Himself sanctified and experienced the beginning of life in the world as an unborn child, hidden in the womb of Mary. Mary knew that she was carrying the Son of God - God and man - as soon as He was conceived. John the Baptist leapt in his mother Elizabeth's womb when Mary greeted her. Our Lady treasured Our Lord in her heart and womb until His birth. To read the full bishops' message visit www.councilforlife.ie All-Ireland Rally for Life takes place in Belfast on Saturday 4th July. Please join us to make a stand to protect Ireland's unborn babies. Coaches will be travelling from towns across Northern Ireland. To book your seat contact 02890278484/ 07592280522 or email info@preciouslife.com One Day Retreat to Lough Derg: Tuesday 18th August 2026: The Carnlough & Glenarm Parish Pastoral Council have organised a trip to Lough Derg. Cost per person is £45.00 which must be paid when booking. The parishes of Carnlough & Glenarm will fund bus hire for the day. To book your place phone the Parish Office in Carnlough on 02828885220 or email: carnlough@downandconnor.org - more details later. It’s easy to see what alcohol is doing to a drinker, but can you see what it’s doing to you? If someone else’s drinking is affecting you then Al-Anon Family Groups can help. For further information call the free confidential helpline on 0800 0086 811 or email helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk alternatively contact Belfast at (028) 9068 2368.