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.