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23 August 2026

The Parish of Ballyclare & Ballygowan

The Faithful Departed Recently Deceased: Monica Harris Anniversaries: Tommy Hogan, Arthur Forsythe, Robert Miskelly & Mary Miskelly, William Patrick McKillion, Eddie Haveron, Ellen Magill, Betty Haveron, Daniel McKenna, Eileen Surgeoner, Frances McLaughlin. 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. 16 August – Weekly Offering £424.90   Diocesan Cathedral Fund £127.00
This Week’s Hymns
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Masses this week:   Monday - Thursday 9.00am
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Holy Family Church, Ballygowan is currently closed for essential maintenance works. All liturgies are being celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Ballyclare. 'Embrace the Grace' Young Adult Catholic Conference - 29 August 2026 - Legion of Mary: a conference on faith and culture for young adults (18-40) with talks, prayer, Mass, confession, workshops, food and social in the historic Legion of Mary headquarters at De Montfort House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7. It will be a chance to build faith in friendship with young adults from across the country. This event takes place on Saturday 29 August from 9.30am to 6.00pm with a social afterwards. Tickets cost €20 and can be booked on the eventbrite website by looking up 'Embrace the Grace'. Any queries can be directed towards deusetpatria@gmail.com. St Joseph Men's Camino: Join men from across Ireland on Saturday 12th September for a 25km pilgrimage through the Boyne Valley, beginning in Drogheda. The day includes Mass, Adoration, Rosary, Confessions, fraternity, lunch and dinner, with after-dinner speaker Fr. Mark Quinn. Open to men aged 18+. Cost: €65 (student €55). Registration, accommodation and details: www.dominicans.ie/events. Enquiries: op.evangelisation@gmail.com. Catholic Mothers Ireland – Family Day: Annual National Mass on Sunday, 6 September at Termonbacca Retreat Centre, Derry City. The day will begin with Mass at 2.00pm, celebrated by Bishop Donal McKeown, followed by refreshments, children's activities, and a talk for parents. This promises to be a lovely day for the whole family. For more information and booking details, please email info@catholicmothers.ie. All are welcome.
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.