Parish Schools Our parish is proud to boast two excellent primary schools: St MacNissi’s Primary School in the town centre and St Anthony’s Primary School, Craigyhill. Both schools continue to maintain a strong Catholic ethos, whilst welcoming those of other backgrounds as well. Their model is found in the beautiful words: “Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school, the unseen but ever present Teacher in its classes, the model of its staff, the inspiration of its students.” St MacNissi’s Primary School St MacNissi’s Primary School first opened in 1993, bringing together the boys’ (St Joseph’s) and the girls’ (St Mary’s) primary schools into one establishment, with the latter having been run for almost a century by the Sisters of the Cross and Passion. A new school building was opened on 1st September 2000. Principal: Mrs J Baxter Address: 23 Agnew Street, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RF Telephone: 028 2827 3571 E-mail: info@stmacnissisps.larne.ni.sch.uk St Anthony’s Primary School St Anthony’s Primary School opened in 1964 to alleviate the overcrowding in the schools in the town centre, after inspiring fundraising efforts among the local Catholic population. Over the decades it has seen the area around it develop significantly, with new residential areas being built across Craigyhill. Principal: Ms Colleen Tunney (Acting) Address: 43 Fairway, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2BG Telephone: 028 2826 0444 E-mail: info@stanthonysps.larne.ni.sch.uk Beside St Anthony’s Primary School is St Anthony’s Nursery School. Address: 43 Fairway, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2BG Telephone: 028 2827 8645

The finances of our parish are managed by the Parish Finance Committee, who meet once per month. Finance Committee

Parish Team Very Reverend Francis O'Brien Parish Priest Reverend Ricky Looney Parish Deacon Sacristans St MacNissi’s Church: Terry McCaughan St Anthony’s Church: Martin Wilson Parish Secretary Noel Wilson

Contact Us Address: St MacNissi’s Parochial House 51 Victoria Road Larne County Antrim BT40 1LY Parish Secretary: Michelle Oakes Telephone: (028) 2827 3230 E-mail: larneparish@gmail.com Facebook: St Macnissi’s Parish, Larne Twitter: @Macnissis Location: St MacNissi’s Church St Anthony’s Church

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New Logo Competition! All the works of art submitted are below and on our Facebook page - please follow the link to be able to Like and leave a comment on the beautiful pictures! For Catholic Schools Week 2017, we invited the Primary 4 to 7 pupils in our two parish primary schools to design a new logo for our website and Facebook page, and the results were spectacular! We were overwhelmed with the response, so well done to all the boys and girls. After a tricky decision, our independent judge selected one winner and then a runner-up from each school. Runner-up from St Anthony's Primary School: Curtis! Runner-up from St MacNissi's Primary School: Thomas! Overall winner: Callum! (St Anthony's P.S.) All the entries were wonderful, however, and we can all learn a lot about what is most important in our parish when we look at what the children created. You can see them below organised by their class. Enjoy! Mr Oakes' Class, St MacNissi's P.S. Mrs McAllister's Class, St MacNissi's P.S. Mr O'Boyle's Class, St MacNissi's P.S. Mrs Hamill's Class, St MacNissi's P.S. Mrs Baxter/Mr Dempster's Class, St MacNissi's P.S. Miss McLarnon's Class, St Anthony's P.S. Ms Fleming/Ms Gorman's Class, St Anthony's P.S. Mrs McLarnon's Class, St Anthony's P.S.

The Rosary is one of the great gifts of Our Lady, allowing us to reflect on the mysteries of Jesus coming to earth, His ministry, death and resurrection and God’s plan that Mary be the Mother of the Church. Whether we focus on the words of the prayers that we say or whether we meditate on the mysteries themselves, it is a fruitful spiritual exercise and is an invaluable method of prayer. Before the beginning of each weekday Mass, the Rosary is recited by members of the congregation, reflecting on the particular Mysteries of the day. The Rosary is also recited as part of the Eucharistic Adoration service every Thursday evenings in St Anthony's Church/Hall from 7 pm to 9 pm - everyone welcome. Rosary Group

The Ministry of Welcome was formed officially in January 2016 after guidance from the Living Church Office. The committee meets monthly to help introduce initiatives into the parish to help cement the sense of community we have among our weekend congregations and to help create a welcoming atmosphere to newcomers and those who join us occasionally. This work is still in development, though guided by the nine members of the committee and involving many other volunteers. If anyone would like to lend a hand with anything from greeting those who come into the churches to volunteering in making teas and coffees when we have opportunities to mingle after mass, you would be more than welcome. Please speak to a member of the committee or leave your contact details with the Parochial House. Chairperson: Deborah McAllister Secretary: Allison Leitch Members: Ann McKendry, Rosie Looney, Eileen Looney, Maria Magill, Anne-Marie McGoran, Laura McClure, Jessie Totten Guest, Vera Kirkwood, Leo Mooney and Tom Martin Ministry of Welcome