Parish Office Info

Parish Office

The Parish Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 2:30pm. The Parish Secretary deals with

general enquiries and all other aspects of Parish administration.  The Secretary, (Theresa Johnston)

can assist with the following;

Marriage enquiries/bookings:

The Diocese of Down & Connor requests the minimum of three months notice for a wedding.Couples can book their wedding two years in advance. If you wish to book a marriage then the first contact should be with the parish secretary. She can check the diary and confirm the date. This should be done before any arrangements are made with a hotel.  An information book prepared by the parish is given to all couples and contains useful information on marriage courses.  View marriage booklet >>>   

View N.I. Marriage Legislation >>>

Certificates

Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage Certificates (for getting married/starting school/sacramental purposes)

can be ordered by telephoning the parish Office on 028 90 457626 or by calling personally during office hours.

Fee of £2:50 applies. Certificates ordered on or before Tuesday can be collected on Thursdays.

Family History Searches

Anyone searching their family tree must submit requests in writing. Accurate dates are a major factor

in successfully finding the required information. Please allow at least three or four weeks notice. Fee

applies. For more information contact the parish secretary. More Info>>>

Witnessing of forms

Parishioners who wish to have the priest witness application forms for driving licence, passports etc., must be

resident in the parish and well known to the priest. An administration fee of £5 applies.

Parish Bulletin

The deadline for bulletin entries is 11:00am on the Thursday prior to the Sunday of publication. Parish Notices have priority. All items for the bulletin including names for the anniversary list may be faxed or emailed. Items can also be phoned in or hand delivered to the presbytery during office hours only. Publication is subject to available space.

Baptisms

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.  One Godparent male or female is sufficient but there may be two, one of each sex.  Canon Law # 873.

Sick Calls

Any Parishioner wishing to contact the priest in the event of an urgent sick call please contact the Presbytery on 028 90 457626 or 07811 460575.

Housebound

Please inform the Parish Office if a parishioner is ill and needs to be added to the sick list or would like to receive the Eucharist on Sunday’s.

Funeral Arrangements

The Parish Office can liase with the bereaved family or the Funeral Director.  A booklet ia available in the Parish Office that gives a choice of readings, psalms and other advice for the family.

Non-stop Draw
Parishioners and friends are invited to support the Parish financially by joining the Non-Stop Draw.  In the current draw (for £1 per week) 4 £100 winners are selected weekly and every month a jackpot winner is selected.  On the final night of the draw (3rd May 2009) the following prizes will be distributed:-

1 x Final Night Jackpot of £3000:00

1 x Prize of £500:00

2 x Final Night Prizes of £250:00

4 x Prizes of £100:00