Loving Our Neighbour One of the tough things about writing a weekly blog about faith and daily life is that you sometimes have to tackle subjects you know are very emotive and difficult. After the events of the past few days in Northern Ireland where I live and work, it’s hard to avoid the topic […]
Mark and Charmaine are, once again, organising the Shoebox Appeal in St. Finnian’s. Anyone who is interested, or needs further information on what we can put in the boxes and the age groups we provide for, can get that information in the September magazine, or you can call Mark and Charmaine on: 07870567449. The boxes […]
On Sunday, 1st November at 7 o’clock, we will gather together to support families from our parish who have lost loved ones in the past year; to surround them with our love and our prayers. Family members and friends of those who have died are invited to submit photographs which will be displayed during the […]
Dear Friends, If you happen to have grown up in the church there are certain recurring patterns as we observe the seasons of the church’s year. Many speak to me of how they love the major festivals like Christmas and Easter. There is music and liturgies that we associate with those times and even though […]
A Couple of Beautiful Books Sometimes, books touch our soul in a way that few things can. One of the great gifts my parents gave me was to instil a love of reading, and books have always filled the homes I have lived in. I love bookshops, browsing and picking them up. I love to […]
The church premises require regular maintenance to keep them in good order, so it is an advantage to have a regular schedule for works both for buildings and grounds. This gives people an opportunity to volunteer a few hours each month to assist in the upkeep of our estate. Accordingly, the last Saturday of each month is […]
Soup Lunch Sunday 11th October in the Huston Hall after the morning service Please add your name to the sheet at the back of the church if you wish to go. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. All proceeds will go towards the church and St. Finnian’s Mothers’ Union.
Feeling the Presence There are days in my job that are filled with conversations, and there are other days that are very solitary. Sometimes, there are many functions and gatherings to be part of, and other days you are holed up in your study reading, praying and studying as you prepare a talk or do […]