Parish Bulletin
10th April 2022
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week when we once more follow Jesus and Mary through the events of his passion, death and resurrection. Our ceremonies help us feel close to Jesus. When we wave our blessed palms on Sunday we are like those who welcomed the Lord to Jerusalem. When we receive Holy Communion on Thursday we are among the apostles at the Last Supper. When we venerate the cross on Friday we are like Our Lady, St John and the women who stayed with Jesus as he died. And on Saturday night we celebrate the resurrection as the light of Christ defeats the darkness of death.
This year we can celebrate Holy Week in full for the first time in three years. May God help us to enter into the mysteries so that the saving love of Jesus can touch our hearts as deeply as possible.
Fr Damian
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WE PRAY FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Anniversaries
Christopher Dunlop, Mae McCollam, Sarah Quigg
REQUIESCAT IN PACE
PARISH FINANCES
Thank you for supporting all our parish collections.
Envelopes can be left in the church at Mass times or at the parochial house. You can also set up a standing order or make a one-off payment with these details:
Parish of Ballymoney & Derrykeighan
Sort code: 95-06-79
Account No: 10020192.
Please make cheques payable to:
Parish of Ballymoney & Derrykeighan
LENT DEVOTIONS
The Stations of the Cross are prayed in Our Lady & St Patrick’s each Sunday of Lent at 4pm. After Stations the rosary will be prayed before 5pm Mass.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
If you need help or you would like to find out more about getting involved in the work of the SVP contact us on 07860 455 549 or by speaking to any member of the society.
SUNDAY OBLIGATION
As Christians we remember the commandment of God to keep holy the Sabbath day and to celebrate the Eucharist “in memory of me”. For that reason Catholics are obliged to come to Mass on Sundays and holy days (or their vigils) unless they have a serious reason. The obligation was temporarily removed during the pandemic but is now restored from Easter Sunday (17th April).
EASTER CHOIR REHEARSAL
There will be a rehearsal in the church at 7pm on Monday for people who want to be part of our special choir for the Easter ceremonies.
TROCAIRE
Trocaire boxes should be brought back to the church on Holy Thursday evening. Thank you for your support.
GOOD FRIDAY FAST & ABSTINENCE
Good Friday is a Day of Fast and Abstinence for all Catholics in good health aged between 14 and 60.
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION
The special collection on Good Friday is for the Christian communities living in the Holy Land. Envelopes or donations can be brought to either the 3pm or 7pm services.
DIVINE MERCY
The Sunday after Easter is known as Divine Mercy Sunday. Many people have a devotion to Divine Mercy and the Church grants special indulgences on that day. We will have a hour of adoration from 3pm on Sunday 24th followed by Vespers & Benediction at 4pm.