Calendar

Sep
24
Wed
Life in the Spirit Seminars @ Convent of Mercy, Dungannon
Sep 24 @ 7:45 pm – Nov 5 @ 7:45 pm

We invite you to join us in the Convent, Dungannon each Wednesday, from 24th September to 5th November 2014 at 7:45pm for Life in the Spirit Seminars.

Seminar  poster 2014

 

Life in the Spirit 2 Life in the Spirit 1

Oct
12
Sun
Explore God’s call for you… @ Clonard Monastery, Belfast
Oct 12 all-day

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Explore God’s call for you…

14th September 2014, 2-6pm, St. Teresa’s Church, Clarendon Street, Dublin 2

&

12th October 2014, 2-6pm, Clonard Monastery, Belfast, BT13 2RL


exploreAway is a programme which provides the opportunity for young, single, men and women between the ages of 21-40 who are interested in exploring religious life and the priesthood in a reflective and prayerful environment.

Join us on Sunday 14th September 2014 from 2-6pm in St. Teresa’s Church, Clarendon Street, Dublin 2 or on Sunday 12th October 2014 from 2-6pm in Clonard Monastery, Belfast, BT13 2RLto find out more about exploreAway.

It promises to be an informative and relaxed afternoon with some good pizza and chat to follow!

Booking is essential; please contact Sr. Gabrielle Farrell on 087-3584447 or Fr. Alan on 085-7664480.

www.exploreAway.net, www.vocationsireland.com

Oct
21
Tue
Pope John Paul II Parish information session @ Dungannon
Oct 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

ADYC are going to be launching the Pope John Paul II awards in six parishes in the Archdiocese of Armagh.  The parishes are:

  •  St Peter’s Drogheda
  • St patrick’s Dundalk
  • Kilkerley
  • Killeavy
  • Armagh
  • Cookstown

The purpose of these sessions are to inform Parish Priests, Parish Pastoral Councils and potential awards leaders about this faith development awards as been operating the island of Ireland.  The hopes of this evening is to make the parishes aware of the the opportunities of the faith development of the young people within their parishes.

Life as a Catholic today hold many challenges for Catholics today, in their peer groups and church community.  Building friendships with their peers like minded in their faith and playing an active role in their parish and community servers to strengthen the young people of our Church.  The Pope John Paul II Award is an excellent way to offer the structure for young people to do this.

ADYC hopes to training and develop local parishes to implement this award and to offer ongoing support.

For any more questions contact Dermot at the ADYC offices 028 3752 3084

 

Nov
6
Thu
An Evening for Chairs @ Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Dundalk
Nov 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Office of Pastoral Renewal and Family Ministry will host three evenings around the Diocese for Chairs of Parish Pastoral Councils and Chairs of Pastoral Area Resource Teams.

More information on location and times: Evening for Chairs

Nov
7
Fri
Adult faith group to host a special evening @ Synod Hall, Armagh Cathedral
Nov 7 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Adult faith group to host a special evening @ Synod Hall, Armagh Cathedral

 

The Adult Faith sub group of Armagh Parish Pastoral Council is organising a series of talks over the coming months. The first of these talks will be given by Mr Declan Coyle, Director of Andec Communications and one of Ireland’s most experienced leadership and development consultants. Declan is much sought after as a conference keynote speaker and his success as a top class inspirational speaker has in recent years been harnessed in many areas where he has given regular goal setting and mental strength motivational sessions.

He was a Columban missionary for 27 years and his commitment to his faith and mission is clearly reflected in his presentations. He’s the author of “The Green Platform” and he writes a weekly motivational column which is published each week in a leading Irish newspaper. Declan’s presentation will help you to discover your inner strengths and it will also help you to focus on what’s most important in your own life. This not to be missed evening will take place in The Synod Hall, St Patrick’s Cathedral, ARMAGH on Friday 7 November at 8pm and all are welcome.

 

Nov
15
Sat
Bible in a Day Workshop @ St. Anne's Parish Centre, Finaghy, Belfast
Nov 15 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

This one-day, interactive workshop will be taking place on Saturday 15th November in St Anne’s Parish Centre, Finaghy, Belfast.  The day will run from 9:30am to 4:30pm and will give you the opportunity to meet with people from across the Diocese and receive resources and teaching that reveals the amazing story of salvation from Genesis to Jesus and the Church.

The complexity of the Bible is made simple and easy to understand through a captivating narrative approach and the colour-coded Bible Timeline learning system created by Jeff  Cavins.  You will gain a greater understanding of your faith, the Mass, the sacraments, and a closer relationship to Christ! 
For more information contact the Living Church Office on 028 9069 0920 or [email protected]
Nov
23
Sun
Evening of reflection on Vocations @ Drumcree Parish
Nov 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Drumcree Parish to host an evening of prayer & reflection on Vocation: The evening begins with prayer in St John the Baptist Church at 6pm. There will be a guest speaker present and later in the evening, a DVD on Vocation will be shown and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome to join for this special gathering.

Nov
27
Thu
An Evening for Chairs – Armagh @ O'Fiaich Library, Armagh
Nov 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Office of Pastoral Renewal and Family Ministry will host three evenings around the Diocese for Chairs of Parish Pastoral Councils and Chairs of Pastoral Area Resource Teams.

More information on location and times: Evening for Chairs

Dec
1
Mon
Family Tree healing Mass @ Church of Immaculate Conception, Kilkerly
Dec 1 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dec
2
Tue
Vocations evening @ The Servite Priory, Benburb, Co Tyrone
Dec 2 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Vocations Evening

Is God calling you to live the life of a Priest in the Archdiocese of Armagh?

An evening of prayer and reflection will take place in The Servite Priory, Benburb, Co Tyrone on Tuesday 2 December 2014 from 5.30pm – 8pm

For further information see www.armaghpriest.com or contact:

Fr Peter McAnenly

42 Abbey Street,

ARMAGH

BT61 7DZ

Tel: 028 37522802

[email protected]

VOCATION PRAYER

Lord, make me a better person, more considerate towards others, more honest with myself, more faithful to you. Make me generous enough to want to do your will, whatever it may be. Help me find my true vocation in life and grant that through it, I may find happiness myself and bring happiness to others. We pray through Christ our Lord, AMEN