News and Events                                           

Last Updated 29/04/08       

RENOVATION TO CHURCH     to view photographs click here>>>

The renovation to the interior of the Church commenced on 3rd February 2008.  With the help of the Parish Steering Committee, the architects have drawn up plans for the refurbishment.  The work will take up to a year to complete.  All religious ceremonies are taking place in the newly organised Parochial Hall (which is located to the rear of the Church).  All donations towards the Church refurbishment are most welcome.  Please contact the Parish Secretary for further details.

ST MATTHEW'S & ST AGNES' PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA

This year's pilgrimage takes place from 26th August 2008 - 2nd September 2008.  Staying at the Hotel

Tres Pastorinhos (close to the sanctuary).  Price - € 699 includes, bus to and from Dublin Airport and guided tours. Spiritual Directors - Fr Séan Gilmore and Fr Gerry Mc Closkey.  Contact Theresa (St Matthew's)

on 90 457626 or Moya (St Agnes') on 90515702 for more information and booking forms.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2008

Preparations for our Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes in summer 2008 are well under way.

To book a place contact Molly Davey or the Parish Secretary.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

The Boys and GIrls of primary 4 in St Matthew's Primary will receive the Sacrament of First Holy

Communion on Saturday 17th May 2008.

OLD MARRIAGE REGISTERS

Have you had a glimpse of the earliest marriages recorded in St Matthew's yet?  If not  click here >>>  

and take a look back in time.  You may be lucky enough to find your ancestors name amongst those on view.

NEW ARRANGEMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE REQUESTS

Requests for certificates must be left in the Parish Office on a Tuesday at the latest and can be collected on a Thursday before 2pm.  Please order certificates well in advance.

PARISH HISTORY

We receive many enquires about the history of our parish and indeed the story of St Matthew's Parish and its people is beautifully told in an excellent little book by Patricia Kernaghan. "Watching for Daybreak":  The book costs £5 plus postage and package. Copies are available from: St Matthew’s Parochial House, Bryson Street, Belfast, BT5 4ES.               

FORMS

Forms including licences, passports, wedding papers etc., must be left in the Parish Office at the latest on Tuesday and can be collected on Thursday.  Please save yourself a journey and have all passport forms completed and signed before bringing them to the presbytery.  N.B.  Priests must know you personally for at least two years before they can lawfully countersign a passport application form.

BAPTISM                             

The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the third Sunday of each month. For all enquiries relating to Baptism, contact the Parish Sisters on 02890 597914.  Please Note:  Godparents must be over 16 years of age.  A catholic who has been confirmed and who lives an appropriate life of faith. One Godparent male or female is sufficient but there may be two, one of each sex.  Canon Law # 873.