Saint MacNissi's Church
Randalstown
PARISH NOTICES
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Date Posted: Saturday 31st January 2026
The Down & Connor 2026 Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place between 8th/9th and 14th/15th July 2026.
Five and seven night options are available.
Please visit here for more information or call the Pilgrimage Office on (028) 9077 0162.
Or email lourdes@downandconnor.org.​​​​
Recharge Forty
Lenten Challenge
Date Posted: Thursday 28th January 2026
Prayer
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Make a morning offering
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Complete a nightly examination
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Go to daily Mass in addition to Sundays where possible (if not possible, make a visit to the Blessed Sacrament)
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At least 15 minutes of mental prayer each day
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Say the Holy Rosary
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Offer your work/study to God
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Spiritual Reading - The Way (follow plan)
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New Testament - St John's Gospel (follow plan)
Asceticism
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Get up at a fixed time each day
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Go to sleep at a fixed time each day
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Get 8 hours of sleep a night
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Exercise x2 a week
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No unnecessary screen time (no social media)
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No snacking or desserts - just 3 meals a day
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Fast once a week (a day of your choosing)
*On Sundays, you can relax one of the ascetical practices.
Fraternity
• Attend Weekly Meeting
Grásta​ is a voluntary group of Married Couples based in Ireland, who for over 25 years have been facilitating Pre-Marriage Courses for couples​ getting married in the Catholic Church.​
We also organise courses for Married Couples and Families.
We work in partnership with other lay people, clergy and the team at the beautiful De La Salle Pastoral Centre in Co. Laois to offer enriching residential courses in a peaceful and welcoming environment
STOP AND THINK ABOUT THIS is a supportive programme created for young women (18-30yrs) to explore what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like and to better understand the choices they make.
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Running from October to March at Accidental Theatre, each monthly session will give participants the tools and space to:
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Explore red flags, danger, safety, and attraction patterns
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Reflect through guided journaling and peer discussion
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Hear from expert agencies working to support and protect women
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Share stories, ask questions, and learn in a safe, inclusive space
Whether you're currently in a relationship, recovering from one, or thinking about your future, this programme is for you.
