Sunday 4th June SOMA Sunday

On 4th June, a Larder/Foodbank Sunday, we welcome four members of a diocesan-wide SOMA mission team to our main services. Please note the bible readings are not as previously published at these services. St. Ignatius’, Carryduff 8:30 am Early Communion 2 Corinthians 13.11-14 Matthew 28.16-20 10:00 am Parish Communion Ephesians 1.15-23 John 17.20-26 Carryduff Order

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21 May 2023 Services

We are looking forward to gathering at worship again this Sunday in St. Andrew’s, Killaney and St. Ignatius’, Carryduff We focus this week on service, in the different roles we find ourselves. 21 May 2023 Readings: 1 Peter 5.1-11 Luke 17.1-11 St. Ignatius’, Carryduff 8:30 am Early Communion 10:00 am Sunday Morning Prayer

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Rejoice!

With many people in our country excited with the weekend ahead, and others facing challenges which fill them with dread, let us hear the word of God to all of us. FoodBank Sunday is this Sunday as usual.

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Dangerous and Safe drinking

We see the evidence every day, whether we watch television, read books, or enjoy meals out. What we do not always see is the evidence in our own lives! While there are probably specific characteristics in our upbringing, life experience, the company we keep, and the entertainment we seek which

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Magazine Date May and June

The Coronation Edition of the parishes magazine, Crossroads, is being produced this week for publication on Friday 28th April. Our collators and distributors will produce and receive their bundles on or after that date. We hope you enjoy reading your copy and that you keep it handy to see which

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Palm Sunday Events

2023-04-02 1200 SERVICE Palm Sunday features that famous passage from Matthew’s gospel where Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem, riding in a donkey. To read the story click this link Matthew 21:1-11 Services are arranged slightly differently as the main service of weekly worship at Carryduff is shortened to allow the

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FoodBank Sunday

This Sunday, 2 April, is the monthly collecting day for non perishable foods for use at the two local food-banks we support. Gifts given to the Larder are collected in Carryduff and for Ballynahinch FoodBank are gathered in Killaney. Thanks go to everyone who supports those less able to manage

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Easter Decoration

We invite volunteers, new and old, to come to St Ignatius' Church on Saturday 8 April to offer their help in decorating the church for Easter. We will meet from around 9:30 to arrange flowers and greenery, and the Garden Tomb at the door. Donations of Daffodils to help decorate

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Sunday 19 March 2023

I hope you are having a good weekend and that many of you can join with others in worshipping God on this special Sunday. You will be made most welcome at St. Andrew’s, Killaney and/or St. Ignatius’, Carryduff on Sunday. Details of services for Mothering Sunday are given below. In

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