Parish Lenten Programme 2025
27th February 2025
Lenten Day of Reflection
Saturday 1st March at 2pm in St Brides Parish Hall. By Rev Ruth Patterson “Title : Questions on our Lenten Journey”
Ash Wednesday Mass Times, 5th March
9.30am and 7.00pm (Ashes will be distributed at both masses)
Morning Prayer
Monday to Friday at 7.30am in the Church beginning Ash Wednesday. This is has proved over many years to be an excellent opportunity to journey together through Lent preparing for Easter and growing in our own faith and understanding. (Aim to finish by 8am)
Understanding the Liturgy of the Mass
Meeting in the parish Centre after Mass on Tuesdays of Lent beginning 11th March. Cup of Tea/Coffee and a talk (30-40minutes) All Welcome
Women Walking Together Through Lent
Each Wednesday, beginning 5th March, from 7.30pm - 8.30pm in No 40 Derryvolgie Ave. It is a gentle hour of prayer and discussion in preparation for Easter; a quiet space away from the noise of daily life to really connect with God.
Divine Mercy
Each Friday during Lent at 3.00pm in the Church
Jubilee Lenten Reflections
Podcast By Fr Darren Brennan – available on the Down and Connor Facebook Page or YouTube Channel. Each Sunday of Lent at 7pm
One World Group Lenten Lunch
The Parish One World Group is holding its Lenten Bread and Soup lunch on Sunday 9th March - 10am to 1pm - in the Parish Hall
All parishioners are most welcome to this lunch - come along and have a bowl of delicious soup or tea/coffee and a scone and a chance to meet other parishioners.
This is a fundraising event - please make a donation to help people living in extreme poverty in developing countries. Donations can be gift aided
24 Hours for the Lord
St Mary’s Chapel Lane, Saturday 29th March, Confessions all day from (Time tbc)
Trócaire Family Fast Boxes
Available in the Church porch
Parish Penitential Service
Palm Sunday, 13th April, at 4pm
