Recent Deaths & Anniversaries - 4/5 April 2020
For our beloved dead
During this time when it is not possible to publish our weekly parish bulletin, the names of those recently deceased and those whose anniversaries occur at this time will be published here on our website.
We remember in our prayers, the following:
Recently deceased: Stephen Gardner, Fr John Stewart (Holywood)
Months Mind: Marie McAllister
1st Anniversary: Errol Carmichael
Anniversaries: Charles Canavan, Johan Fokkens, Mona Forster, Bobbie Forster, Margaret Gillen, Nora Gillen, John Gillen, John Hughes, Bernard McAllister, Alec McCourt, Rose McCourt, Sally McIlwaine, Terence Maguire, Isobel Nicholson, Thomas Phillips, Carol Shields, Fr Brian Tumelty, Bernadette White, Fr Jackie White.
May their souls and the souls of all our departed loved ones rest in God’s eternal peace. Amen
Palm Sunday 'Call to Pray' - 3pm
In response to the call to prayer issued by the Church Leaders for Palm Sunday, we will be live streaming an hour of prayer with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from St MacNissi’s Church between 3 and 4pm. Please join with us and let your friends know as we come together in spirit when we cannot be physically present in our Church praying for an end to this pandemic.
Additional information is available here.
Arrangements for the celebration of Holy Week 2020
Please check below, or in the Events section, for information of the arrangements for the celebration of Holy Week 2020.
All services will be streamed live on our Facebook page.
Please click here to view the latest directives for the diocese of Down and Connor, in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Cheque presentation for Fr Kerr
Fr Kerr returned to the parish on Monday evening (28th October) to be presented with a cheque for £4,000 from the recent collection, marking our gratitude for the time he spent as our Parish Priest.
Liam Kelly and Billy Breen from the Parish Finance Committee presented on behalf of all parishioners.
We wish Fr Kerr blessings in his new ministry in St Mary’s on the Hill, Glengormley and assure him of our continued prayers.
Click on the gallery below to see some photos from the presentation.
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CHECK THE NEWS SECTION FOR ONLINE EVENTS TAKING PLACE AT THIS TIME.
Welcome
A very warm welcome to our Parish website. Here in Larne, we have a thriving Catholic community worshipping in our two churches – St MacNissi’s in the town centre and St Anthony’s in Craigyhill. You can find here the details of our many parish groups and activities, our sacraments and life of prayer. Whether you are a regular, newly arrived or a passing visitor, you are always welcome to join in the life of the Parish.
Our Lord Jesus Christ showed us the way to the Father that our joy may be complete. By supporting one another in witnessing to our faith in God and walking the journey together, we form a community of faith. We share our highs and our lows, we share our celebrations and our struggles, and we place them all in God’s hands, knowing that He is our constant companion and guide, and that His plan is greater for us than any we could imagine for ourselves.
Wherever you are, we wish you every blessing.
News
Upcoming Events
Palm Sunday - Vigil Mass
03 Apr 2020
5.30pm
This will be streamed live from St Anthony's on our Facebook page.
Palm Sunday - Call to Pray
04 Apr 2020
3pm
In response to the call to prayer issued by the Church Leaders for Palm Sunday, we will be live streaming an hour of prayer with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from St MacNissi’s Church between 3 and 4pm. Please join with us and let your friends know as we come together in spirit when we cannot be physically present in our Church praying for an end to this pandemic.
This will be streamed live on our Facebook page.
Palm Sunday - Sunday Morning Mass
04 Apr 2020
10am
This will be streamed live from St MacNissi's on our Facebook page.
Spy Wednesday - Penitential Service
07 Apr 2020
7.30pm
This will be streamed live on our Facebook page.
Please note there will be no station of confessions for individual penitents.
Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper
08 Apr 2020
7.30pm
This will be streamed live on our Facebook page.
Good Friday - The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord
09 Apr 2020
3pm
This will be streamed live on our Facebook page.
Good Friday - Stations of the Cross
09 Apr 2020
7.30pm
This will be streamed live on our Facebook page.
Holy Saturday - The Easter Vigil
10 Apr 2020
9pm
This will be streamed live from St MacNissi's on our Facebook page.
Easter Sunday - Mass for Easter
11 Apr 2020
10am
This will be streamed live from St Anthony's on our Facebook page.