Weekly Announcements
Just a thought from The Vicar … The consolation and comfort our faith brings us is in the hope that when we die we are reunited with our loved ones. All that has limited our life and living has been taken away and there is no more pain or death. However, on this side of life, the pain of bereavement and separation can be very real and it can be difficult to see any bright future. All Saints’ Day is our yearly memorial to give thanks for those who we love who have died and whose memories live on in our heart. It also gives us an opportunity to ask God for the healing strength to mend our broken hearts. May we all know more and more, this divine peace which passes all understanding.
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For the foreseeable future, all services will take place in the Parish Centre |
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| Sunday 2nd November – All Saints’ Sunday | ||
| 8.30 am | Holy Communion | |
| 11.30 am | Holy Communion | |
| [Creche available in the Worship Room] | ||
| 12-12.45 pm | NO Funday Club | |
| 7.00 – 9.00 pm | NO Next Steps | |
| NOTICES for the week ahead: | ||
| Wed 5th | 11.00 am | Holy Communion in Parish Centre |
| 2.00 pm | Bowling Club – everyone welcome | |
| 7.30 – 9.30 pm | NO Study Group in Parish Centre | |
| Fri 7th | 9.30-11.00 am | Tots ‘n’ Us Playgroup |
| Next Sunday – 9th November | ||
| 8.30 am | Holy Communion | |
| 11.30 am | Morning Prayer | |
| – Including the Act of Remembrance | ||
| [Creche available in the Worship Room] | ||
| 12-12.45 pm | Funday Club, in the upstairs hall of the Parish Centre | |
| – sharing fun and faith for kids | ||
| 7.00 – 9.00 pm | Next Steps | |
| Dates for your diary: | ||
| Fri 7th November | St John’s Parish presents … A NIGHT OF COUNTRY at the Ballymac Hotel, Lisburn. Pay at door £15pp | |
| – Doors open 7.30 pm
– Show starts 8.00 pm |
In aid of St John’s Parish. | |
| Thu 13th Nov, 7.30 pm | Mothers’ Union – Christmas Crafts | |
| Tue 18th Nov, 11.00 am | Evergreens – everyone welcome | |
| Bible Readings for the week: | |||
| MONDAY | Psalm 25 | Daniel 1 | Matthew 1: 18-25 |
| TUESDAY | Psalm 26 | Daniel 2: 1-24 | Matthew 2: 1-15 |
| WEDNESDAY | Psalm 27 | Daniel 2: 25-49 | Matthew 2: 16-23 |
| THURSDAY | Psalm 28 | Daniel 3: 1-18 | Matthew 3 |
| FRIDAY | Psalm 29 | Daniel 3: 19-30 | Matthew 4: 1-11 |
| SATURDAY | Psalm 30 | Daniel 4: 1-18 | Matthew 4: 12-22 |
| Study Group: Fruit of the Spirit | |
| Wed 1st Oct – 26th Nov | In the Parish Centre – everyone welcome. |
| 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Study guides available in foyer at £6 per copy |
Thank you to everyone who supported the recent NI Hospice ‘Big Coffee Break’ held during the Family Service in October. A total of £600 was raised to help fund the care and support provided to our loved ones by the Hospice.
Parish project … more than 500 handmade poppies will be displayed on the railings outside the Parish Centre each weekend ahead of Remembrance Day, honouring all who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts.
The ladies of the parish came together to knit, crochet and sew poppies of all shapes and sizes, creating two wonderful displays that speak of love, gratitude and community spirit. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and talent to this thoughtful act of remembrance.
2025 Flower List (July–December) – The Flower List for July to December 2025 is available for parishioners who wish to donate towards the church flowers on a particular Sunday – whether in memory of a loved one or to mark a special anniversary. You can find the list in the foyer of the Parish Centre or simply speak to one of the churchwardens.
Extra Mile Bucket update: We’re delighted to share that £1,028.84 has now been raised since the launch of the Extra Mile project in support of ShelterBox. This generous amount is nearly enough to fund two standard ShelterBox kits at £590 each. By providing emergency shelter and tools for families robbed of their homes by disaster, the ShelterBox teams are transforming despair into hope.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far to the Extra Mile collection for ShelterBox. Your support is making a real difference.
FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR FUND – there is a GoFundMe link available on the Parish Facebook page [https://www.gofundme.com/f/all-saints-parish-church-antrim-repair-fund] for anyone wishing to donate to this fund. As an alternative, if you are a tax paying parishioner, we can claim Gift Aid if you make your donation through the Fabric Fund. Please speak to Brian Neill for more information.
OASIS FOOD BANK – please consider donating an item or two to support the local food bank project. This is a marvellous way of showing God’s love in a practical way. Please leave items in the box in the Parish Centre [eg pasta, tinned soups, tinned vegetables, cereal, toiletries, etc]