We ran into Santa Claus today and he agreed to pick the numbers for the Parish Christmas Draw before he started his Christmas deliveries to all the good girls and boys! The winners of the Christmas Draw are Margaret Nelson (Glenavy) £50, Ann McCourt (Ballydonaghy), £100, Gerard Doone (Tullynewbank) £500 and Cecilia Doherty (Crumlin), […]
On Sunday 23 June, the 12 noon Mass at St Joseph’s was celebrated this year on the grass pitch of St Joseph’s GAC. The date selected as with previous years was the Sunday nearest mid – summer. This was the fourth year for this Parish event, and we were once again blessed with a dry […]
The Parish Christmas Bazaar took place on 1 December 2024 and once again it was a great opportunity for all in our parish and community to meet and enjoy some festive cheer together. This year we had the addition of a Rodeo Reindeer for the amusement of young and old! Thank you to all those […]
This week the parish draw team visited the home of parishioners Brian and Evelyn Grant from Lower Ballinderry, who selected the winning numbers for the Autumn Draw. The numbers were drawn by Brian in his Rolls Royce formerly owned by the English actress and singer Diana Dors who died on 4 May 1984 at the […]
Canon Mc Bride visited the McKavanagh family Farm as they began to harvest this year’s Barley crop. It is a family affair for parishioners Vincent, Pat & Anne and grandsons Lorcan and baby Jack. This year’s harvest has been delayed by a month because of the poor summer weather so Pat and Vincent took advantage […]
A beautiful morning enjoyed by all, with the blessing of the Crewe Burn at Lyles Bridge, Glen Road, Glenavy by Canon McBride. Canon McBride was joined by P7 pupils from Ballymacrickett Primary School, their teacher, classroom assistants and parishioners. The theme of this year’s Season of Creation is ‘To Hope and Act with Creation’. The […]
Thanks to all who took part in the Annual Parish Treasure Hunt and all who provided the lovely tasty supper. A special thanks to Joe O Boyle who set the clues and presented the prizes and all who helped out in the hall. Hope to see you next year.
Parish Draw 2024 – 2025 Week 15 We visited Camlin Credit Union this morning and this week’s numbers were drawn by staff members Patricia and Joanne. Camlin Credit Union is in Crumlin Main Street and was established in 1989. One of the founding members was Very Rev. Sean McCartney, who was the Curate in the […]
Join us for tea, coffee and cake in the Courtyard of Mater Dei Church after 10.45am Mass on Sunday 28 July 2024 in celebration of World Day for Grandparents’ and the Elderly.
Our local resident and neighbour Patsy Nelson popped into the office this week and picked the winning numbers for week 10 of the Parish Draw. The winners were Mary Nelson £500, T & P McCloskey £100, and Desmond McCann £50. Congratulations to our winners!