1a Bryson Street, Belfast, BT5 4ES   |   Tel: 028 9045 7626  |  Fax: 028 9045 2456   |   Email: info@stmatthewsparish.org

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 office to arrange an appointment with Fr Aidan..  An information book prepared by the parish is given to all couples and contains useful information on marriage courses. 

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.

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We are pleased to accept requests (in writing or email only) .  However it may involve a long wait.  So much valued time is taken up reading through lengthly letters, please help us (and you!) by keeping your request clear and concise.  Tell us exactly what it is that you require.  Our records do not always give addresses or maiden names.  Our records do not include occupations and there are no school records.  

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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 Fr Aidan on 90 457626.  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.

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

In the event of a death contact Fr Aidan at the Presbytery, 90 457626.

A booklet is 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