Weekly Announcements - All-Saints Parish Antrim

Reflection from The Rev Peter … When I was picking hymns for Mothering Sunday, I was trying to find songs that would really suit the day. I know several ladies in the church who count “There is a Redeemer” as their favourite hymn. “The Servant King” reminds us that a mother’s love is given freely. “This Little Light of Mine” reminds us of the joy that comes into our lives through the miracle of childbirth. “The Goodness of God” reminds us of the coming of Christ to be Mary’s son and the pain and joy of Easter. So, thank you, Mums, and thanks to all of those who care for us with a mother’s care!

For the foreseeable future, all services will take place in the Parish Centre

Sunday 15^th March – Mothering Sunday
8.30 am		Holy Communion
11.30 am		Family Service in Parish Centre
		Coffee/tea available from 11.00 am
7.00 – 9.00 pm		Next Steps

NOTICES for the week ahead:
Wed 18^th	11.00 am	Holy Communion in Parish Centre
	2.00 pm	Bowling Club
	7.30 pm	Mid-week Lenten Service – St Jude’s, Muckamore
Fri 20^th	9.30-11.00 am	Tots ‘n’ Us Playgroup
Next Sunday – 22^nd March
8.30 am		Holy Communion
11.30 am		Healing & Wholeness Service
		[Creche available in Massereene Chapel]
12-12.45 pm		Funday Club – sharing fun and faith for kids
7.00 – 9.00 pm		Next Steps

Holy Week Services
Wed 1^st April, 7.30 pm		Antrim Methodist Church
Thu 2^nd April, 7.30 pm		Antrim Christian Fellowship Church
Fri 3^rd April –		Good Friday
9.30 am		Meditation Service, Parish Centre
11.00 am		Antrim Churches 20^th Annual Walk of Witness [the bus leaves High Street at 11.00am and the first service is at 11.30am in Antrim Methodist.
7.30 pm		Tenebrae Service – High St Presbyterian Church

ANTRIM RURAL DEANERY MID-WEEK LENTEN SERVICES – 7.30 pm
Wednesday 11^th March	St John’s Ballyclare
Wednesday 18^th March	St Jude’s Muckamore
Wednesday 25^th March	All Saints’ Parish Centre

Bible Readings for the week:
MONDAY	Psalm 110	Exodus 2: 11-22	Hebrews 9: 1-14
TUESDAY	Psalm 111	Exodus 3: 1-22	Hebrews 9: 15-28
WEDNESDAY	Psalm 112	Exodus 4: 1-23	Hebrews 10: 1-18
THURSDAY	Psalm 113	Exodus 5: 1-21	Hebrews 10: 19-25
FRIDAY	Psalm 114	Exodus 6: 2-13	Hebrews 10: 26-39
SATURDAY	Psalm 115	Exodus 7: 8-25	Hebrews 11: 1-16

LENTEN FOOD BANK APPEAL – as we journey through Lent together, please consider donating some food items to support the local food bank project as this can make a real difference to a local family in need. A full list of items is available on the foyer table.

The Food Bank would also appreciate donations of Easter eggs that could be included in the parcels given out this Easter. All donated food items can be left in the box in the foyer.

Thank you for your support.

NEW Extra Mile Project supporting kids4school. kids4school is a Christian child development ministry, founded in 2009, which enables children in Tanzania to access education. Its mission is to support children as they grow, helping to lift them from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty. Christ-centred, child-focused and church-based, kids4school is committed to integrity in all it does. Your donations will help provide children with the opportunity of an education and the chance to break a cycle of poverty that has existed for generations. Thank you for your support.

2026 Flower List (January to June) – The Flower List for January to June 2026 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.

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.