Bulletin Notices Forwarded by Parishes and other Organisations 6 February 2020

Our Lady of Lourdes Triduum, Drogheda, 9 - 11 February
The Annual Triduum in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes takes place in the Lourdes Church, Hardmans Gardens, Drogheda from the 9th to 11th February. The Triduum this year will have a special focus on healing and peace. Starting each evening at 7:00pm, the Triduum will begin with a holy hour of prayer and hymns on Sunday 9th, Monday evening we will have Mass with the homily given by Fr Paddy Rushe, on Tuesday 11th - the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes we will have Mass together with the anointing of those who are sick and those in need of God's healing. We hope that the community will use this special event to pray for healing and peace in Drogheda through the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes. All are welcome and invited to attend.

SMA Retreat and Conference Centre, Dromantine – Days of Prayer
‘Introduction to Focusing’ led by Fr. Adrian Farrelly OP
Sat. 15th Feb. 9.30am – 5.00pm     inc. Lunch - £30

LENTEN DAYS of Recollection ‘Lord, open my heart as wide as it can open’
led by Fr. Damian Bresnahan SMA
Sat. 14th March     9.30am – 5.00pm     inc. Lunch - £25

‘Remember – you’re worth it!’
led by Fr. John Gallagher SMA
Sat. 28th March     9.30am – 5.00pm     inc. Lunch - £25

Lectio Divina for Newcomers – Lent 2020
Introducing the practice of Lectio Divina.  Reading, Recognising, Responding, Resting-in, and Reflecting on the Sunday Gospel.  The Lenten series commences on Ash Wednesday 26th February and will run consecutively for the 6 weeks of Lent.
There will be a choice of 2 sessions, either Wednesday 26th February at 11.30am or Thursday 27th February at 8.15pm. Venue: Lectio Centre, 35-37 Dominic Street, Newry
To book a place please contact Joan- 028 302 62178 or email: lectiocentre35@gmail.com.

Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Abuse – 28 February
The annual Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Abuse takes place on Friday 28 February.  Prayers will be offered at Masses on that day for those who have been hurt by abuse in the Church.  We are all asked to remember this intention in our private prayers also. 

Experience Monastic Life - St. Benedict’s Priory, Cobh, Co Cork
Monastic Day Retreat
Saturday 21st March, 9am-5pm. Talks on Monasticism & Monastic Saints. Donation only. Lunch Provided. All welcome.
Monastic Experience
16th – 18th April. Opportunity for Women discerning Religious Life to experience life in our monastery.
Contact: Mother Prioress, St. Benedict’s Priory, The Mount, Cobh, Co. Cork Tel 021 4811354
cobhtyburnconvent@gmail.com. Booking essential for both events as places are limited.  See poster below.

Second Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima 7 – 14 July 2020
The second Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima, led by Archbishop Eamon Martin, will take place from 7th July 2020 - 14th July 2020. Cost £719. For further details contact Maureen or Joe McLaughlin 028 9070 1606, 07745 093530 or 07711 808207. See poster below.

Sólás - Volunteers needed
Volunteers needed: Sólás is a registered children’s charity which supports children with additional educational needs in primary schools across Northern Ireland. We are currently recruiting retired teachers and people with experience working in an educational setting to provide 1:1 or small group support to underachieving children in primary schools throughout N Ireland. One morning/week. Induction and training provided. For more information, please contact Kate on 02890247600 or email progs@solasbt7.com. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.