Please remember to pray for vocations in your prayers so that we may get more young men and women hearing the call into a religious life.
Since Easter this year, a monthly Liturgy in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Rite has started in Belfast. This is response to a request from Ukrainian refugees living throughout Northern Ireland for pastoral support in their own language and Rite.
Fr Taras Khomych the Ukrainian Chaplain in Liverpool travels to celebrate the Divine Liturgy at St Patrick’s, Donegall Street, Belfast on the second Sunday of the month at 1pm.
The main contact for the Ukrainian Catholic community in Ireland is: ugccie@gmail.com
Extra Newsletter Notices
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Tusla, Meitheal.
Meitheal is a Tusla led process for children and families who may need support. Meitheal enables families to identify what is working well and not so well in their child or young person’s life and work towards changes they would like to see happen for their child or young person.
For more information on Meitheal please contact 0876562844 or email meitheal.ppfs@tusla.ie
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Irish Catholic Bishops Conference
Why Sunday Matters -
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The Season of Creation
Runs from September 1st (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation)
to 4th October (feast day of St Francis of Assisi) is a chance in our liturgical spaces and calendar to notice and pray for creation in a special way. It can remind us of our part to play in the interconnected web of life, of the importance of caring for the myriad of life systems on our planet and how we can be part of a restorative care that brings peace and allows for resting places for all our species on this planet.
This year’s symbol: (from: seasonofcreation.org)
The 2025 Symbol is inspired by Isaiah 32:14-
Titled ‘Garden of Peace,’ it depicts a white dove flying over a tree.
The left side of the tree is barren, with roots digging into dry soil, surrounded
by an arid, desolate landscape. In contrast, the right side of the tree is lush and
green, standing amidst a flourishing landscape. The dove, carrying an olive branch
in its beak, flies toward the right -
Let us remember that humanity was originally called to tend a garden. Through this year’s Season of Creation, we will reflect on the connection between caring for creation and fostering peace.
The white dove with an olive branch is a globally recognized symbol of peace. In the story of Noah, it also signifies new life after destruction.
Note: This logo is not meant to diminish the unique value of desert ecosystems and their creatures, which are also part of God’s creation. Furthermore, the desert holds a significant role in the Bible.
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Diocesan Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage to Rome -
Taking place in Mullagh Parish, Co. Cavan on Saturday 4th October to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the homecoming of the Relics of St Kilian and his companions.
Saturday 4th October at 10:30am
A musical workshop with Ronan McDonagh. Liturgical Music Rooted in the Irish Tradition
Venue: St Kilian's NS Mullagh A82 H4X7 For choir members and musicians https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liturgical-
Saturday 4th October at 8:00pm
A Concert in St Kilian’s Church Mullagh,
Co. Cavan A82 X054
Ronan and the Fuaimlaoi choir will perform; not to be missed. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-