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Mar
14
Wed
An Evening with Patrick @ Market Place Theatre, Armagh
Mar 14 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

An Evening with Patrick – The Market Place Theatre: Wednesday 14 March, 7.30pm

Free but booking essential through The Market Place Theatre

Armagh Cathedrals Partnership invite you to a special evening of music, story, poetry and prayer to celebrate St Patrick. The guest speaker will be Fr Peter McVerry who is a native of Newry and he has been a Jesuit priest for over forty years. He has worked for most of his life to reduce homelessness and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage on the streets of Dublin. He founded The Arrupe Charity which is now named The Peter McVerry Trust, which seeks to address homelessness. In 2016, the charity worked with over 4500 vulnerable youths. 

Fr Peter is a social activist and he’s a strong activist for those who have no voice in society. He has written widely on issues relating to the homeless and social justice and he has been awarded a number of high profile awards in recognition of his great work. During the evening, he will invite us to reflect on the words of St Patrick in his Confession “I am Patrick…utterly worthless in the eyes of many”.

It promises to be a very special evening as we celebrate the St Patrick’s Festival in Armagh and light refreshments will be served afterwards.

Mar
15
Thu
Armagh Secondary School Chaplaincy support group retreat day @ Dromintine Retreat Centre
Mar 15 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Apr
1
Sun
Ardboe Parish Dawn Mass @ Ardboe Cross and Abbey
Apr 1 @ 6:00 am
Apr
14
Sat
PRAYERFEST 18 @ Drumcree  Parish Pastoral Centre, Garvaghy Road, Portadown
Apr 14 all-day

The Prayer & Spirituality Commission will lead a day of prayer for all.  Come and use different styles of prayer.  Pilgrimage will be our main theme.

Starts at 9.30 am.

Bring a packed lunch – Tea and Coffee will be available.

DOWNLOAD POSTER HERE: PRAYERFEST 18

 

PRAYERFEST 18   TIMETABLE OF PRAYER FOR THE DAY.

9.30 am          Arrival & Registration.

9.45 am          Morning Prayer

10.00 am        Introduction to day of prayer

10.15.am        Workshop Praying in Families in times of stress

11.15 am        Tea Coffee break

11.45 am        The Pilgrimage of Life  – Plenary Session – A mini Pilgrimmage

12.30  pm       Choice from   a. Adoration – Family Intentions

                                              b. Praying with Holy Family Icon

                                              c. Sacred Space at home

1.00 pm         Lunch time   Bring Packed lunch  ( Tea & Coffee provided)

1. 45 pm        Lectio  Plenary  Session Praying with Mark’s Gospel

2.45.              Choice  from    a.  Adoration Making beads with twine

                                               b. Praying with Colour

                                               c.  Stations of the Cross  Powerpoint

3.15 pm        Taize prayer Plenary.

4.15 pm         End and departure.   ( A voluntary contribution to pay for the use of the Centre would be appreciated    )

Apr
25
Wed
New Life in the Spirit Seminars @ St Mary's Church
Apr 25 @ 8:00 pm
Apr
29
Sun
Messenger Celebrates 130 Years with thanksgiving Mass Portadown @ St John the Baptist Church
Apr 29 @ 3:00 pm

The Sacred Heart Messenger is one of Ireland’s oldest religious magazines and still one of the biggest selling monthlies. We are proud to celebrate 130 years of continuous publication in 2018. This special anniversary illustrates the cherished relationship our magazine has with readers, promoters and wider Irish society. The Sacred Heart Messenger is a publication of the Irish Jesuits and aims ‘to spread the love of God in the heart of Jesus Christ’.

We look forward to celebrating with readers and promoters at Mass of thanksgiving in Portadown.

On Sunday 29 April at 3pm, Cardinal Seán Brady will be principal celebrant at Mass at St John the Baptist Church, Garvaghy Rd, Portadown
All are welcome at Mass and for light refreshments afterwards.

For more information please contact Caitríona by phone on 01 7758523 or by email [email protected]. www.messenger.ie

May
10
Thu
Celebrating Family Life @ St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh
May 10 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Jessie Jane McParland from Clady, Co Armagh is to join for the special evening of celebration for families in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh on Thursday 10 May at 7.30pm. The young girl shot to fame as a finalist in Britain’s Got Talent in 2015 and after missing out narrowly on a place in the finals, JJ was brought back as a favourite by public vote. She holds many martial arts titles and since Britain’s Got Talent, Jessie Jane has gone on to do numerous projects globally.

All families are encouraged to join for this special evening, as we come together to pray for all families and as part of the celebration, prayers will be offered for families in need and family members who are doing exams at this time of year.

All families are asked to bring a small picture of their family (post card size) and place it in the Sacred Space in the sanctuary of the Cathedral on the evening. These pictures will be pieced together to make a “Parish Family Collage” and it will hang in the Cathedral in the coming months and all of the families will be remembered in prayer as we continue to look forward to the World Meeting of Families. 

Families will be given a ticket and a draw will be made for two families to attend the World Meeting of Families in August of this year. The music on the evening will be led by Malachi Cush and as part of the evening, Colleen Gribben, a young teacher in St Catherine’s College and coordinator of the Michaela Camp in Armagh will reflect on “the gift of family”. A special Rosary will also be given to all present and families are encouraged to make a special effort to join for what promises to be a special evening and a special invitation is extended to all young people. 

Pictured are members of Armagh Parish Pastoral Council, Mr Gerard Devine (Teacher) and pupils from St Patrick’s Grammar School along with Malachi Cush who will lead the music and Colleen Gribben who will speak on the evening.  Also pictured is Fr Peter McAnenly, Administrator of Armagh Parish. All are encouraged to join for what promises to be a special evening.

WMOF Photocall
St Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh Co.Armagh
2 May 2018
CREDIT: www.LiamMcArdle.com
May
14
Mon
Armagh Secondary School Chaplaincy support group @ Armagh Pastoral Centre, Dundalk
May 14 all-day
May
27
Sun
Annual Dinner of the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library and Cumann Seanchais Ard Mhacha @ Canal Court Hotel
May 27 @ 7:30 pm

The Annual Dinner of the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library and Cumann Seanchais Ard Mhacha will take place in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry on Sunday 27 May at 7.30 pm

Guest speak, Pro Francis Campbell, former UK ambassador to the Holy See.

Tickets (£25 per person) available at the next lecture in the library Wednesday 2 May or at any time from the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library.

Contact Roddy on 028 3752 2981.

Jul
7
Sat
Armagh Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission @ The Carrickdale Hotel
Jul 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Your voice counts!

On Saturday 7th July Armagh Justice and Peace Commission will be hosting a conversation about your thoughts on the recent Referendum and how you feel about the upcoming World Meeting of Families.

This gathering takes place in The Carrickdale Hotel outside Dundalk from 10 am- 1pm.

It is a free event and we look forward to meeting you and giving you a unique opportunity to express your views and to listen to other voices. Tea and coffee will be served and everyone is most welcome.