Thursday Morning Weekday Mass
2023-08-03 10:00 - 10:30 (Europe/Dublin) | St Malachy’s Church, 76 Ballymoyer Road Whitecross, Co Armagh, BT60 2LA
While we do our best to ensure this information is accurate there may be occasions when weekday Mass is cancelled, please therefore check with our Facebook Page – Loughgilly Parish. Mass will normally be changed to 11am in the event of a Funeral within the Parish.

Sacrament of First Confession - St Malachy's PS
2024-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | St Malachy’s Church, 76 Ballymoyer Road Whitecross, Co Armagh, BT60 2LA
On this morning Children preparing to receive Holy Communion for the first time receive the sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. Parents are invited to attend this important moment in the faith journey of their Child.
Preparation in advance of this sacrament includes the opportunities in school to consider what makes us sorry about the way we live; and how we wish to live, close to Jesus and assists the child in exploring the experience of sin and forgiveness, wrong-doing and mercy in the context of home and family life.
Parents are best able to support their child’s preparation when they have learnt to make celebrations of the Sacrament a regular part of their own life in in faith. In addition to the weekly opportunities for Confession, parents and candidates older siblings are urged to take part in the parish seasonal celebrations of the Sacrament of Confession in Advent and Lent.​

Saturday Evening Vigil Mass
2023-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 | St Malachy’s Church, 76 Ballymoyer Road Whitecross, Co Armagh, BT60 2LA
Mass in St Malachy’s church, Ballymoyer

Sunday Morning Mass
2024-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 | St Brigid’s Church, 84 Tullyah Road Belleeks, Co Armagh, BT35 7QP
Sunday Morning Mass in St Brigid’s Church.

Sunday Morning Mass
2023-07-30 11:30 - 12:30 | St Teresa’s Church, 61 Tullyherron Road Tullyherron Mountnorris, Co Armagh, BT60 2UF
Sunday Morning Mass in St Teresa’s Church.

Tuesday Morning Mass
2023-08-01 10:00 - 10:30 | St Brigid’s Church, 84 Tullyah Road Belleeks, Co Armagh, BT35 7QP

Wednesday Morning Weekday Mass
2023-08-02 10:00 - 10:30 | St Teresa’s Church, 61 Tullyherron Road Tullyherron Mountnorris, Co Armagh, BT60 2UF

Sacrament of Confirmation
2024-03-13 11:00 - 12:30 | St Teresa’s Church, 61 Tullyherron Road Tullyherron Mountnorris, Co Armagh, BT60 2UF
Children from our four Primary Schools will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Vigil Mass for the Feast of St Patrick - Ballymoyer
2024-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | St Malachy’s Church, 76 Ballymoyer Road Whitecross, Co Armagh, BT60 2LA
Join us for Mass on this Sunday the Feast of St Patrick – Patron of Ireland.
Who was St Patrick ?
Saint Patrick was born very probably in the early years of the 5th century in the Roman colony of Britain. He was taken captive at the age of 16 and brought to Ireland where he was sold as a slave. He tended herds on Slemish mountain for six years. His captivity had a very positive effect on his spiritual life. He prayed many times each day, his faith growing stronger and his love and reverence for God increasing. He escaped back home at the age of 22. It was obvious to him that God was calling him to return to convert the Irish. The voice of the Irish was calling him to come and walk among them once more. He studied probably in France, returned to Ireland as a Bishop c. 457-61 or as early as 432 according to another tradition. His mission was not immediately greatly successful but eventually he would make a tremendous number of converts. Two writings survive the letter to Coroticus, a protest to the soldiers of a British Prince who had killed some converts and sold others as slaves, and his confession written near the end of his life, showing him as one living by the faith he preached and allowing Christ to direct his whole life. He died in 491, though again other dates have been suggested, 480 or as early as 461.
“The Breastplate,” Patrick’s poem of faith and trust in God:
“Christ be within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ inquired, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.”

Mass for the Feast of St Patrick - Belleeks
2024-03-17 10:00 - 11:00 | St Brigid’s Church, 84 Tullyah Road Belleeks, Co Armagh, BT35 7QP

Mass for the Feast of St Patrick - Tullyherron
2024-03-17 11:30 - 12:30 | St Teresa’s Church, 61 Tullyherron Road Tullyherron Mountnorris, Co Armagh, BT60 2UF

1000 Hours Adoration for Vocations
2024-03-21 09:00 - 21:00 | St Malachy’s Church, 76 Ballymoyer Road Whitecross, Co Armagh, BT60 2LA
Join us as we pray for Vocations to the Priesthood.
There will be various types of prayer during this day so please join us for some time if you can.

A Light in the Night - Evening of Adoration, Music and Confession
2024-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | St Teresa’s Church, 61 Tullyherron Road Tullyherron Mountnorris, Co Armagh, BT60 2UF
Join us as we prepare for Easter.
On this evening we enjoy and evening of guided Adoration with Music and allow Parishioners to avail of the Sacrament of Reconciliation before the great celebration of Easter. Parishioners may come and go at any time during the hour of prayer.

Easter Vigil Mass of the Lord's Ressurection
2024-03-30 19:00 - 20:00 | St Teresa’s Church, 61 Tullyherron Road Tullyherron Mountnorris, Co Armagh, BT60 2UF
The Mother of All Vigils
The Easter Vigil is the most extraordinary liturgy of the entire year in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church. The Roman Missal guides the celebration of this great night and even refers to the Easter Vigil as the “mother of all vigils,” which is quoting St. Augustine from the 5th Century. So, the Easter Vigil has real history.
Throughout the years, this celebration did get lost for a time, lacking the full vigor it once had. However, Pope Pius XII in the 1950s, restored the prominent celebration of the mother of all vigils on the Saturday evening before Easter Sunday.
The Easter Vigil is packed with breathtaking symbolism and meaning. And it is packed with a celebration of everything we hold dear as Catholics. Christ is seen throughout in amazing grandeur.
Fire
First, it must be mentioned, the Easter Vigil begins with a bonfire outside. This holy fire is called the Lucernarium and the liturgy begins with the celebrant blessing the Easter fire. This fire symbolizes Christ who is not dead, but very much alive, burning brightly. From this fire, coals are taken out to light the incense and the fire is also used to light the new Paschal candle.
Throughout the entire liturgical year, the Paschal candle stands in or near the sanctuary of the church or near the baptistry as a sign of Christ. This candle is triumphantly marched into the church which is completely dark at this point. The single burning flame enters the back of the church carried by a priest or deacon who then raises it above his head and sings, “Lumen Christi” (the Light of Christ) to which the people respond, “Deo Gratias” (Thanks be to God). This is repeated a total of three times as the priest nears the sanctuary of the church.
While the Paschal candle makes its way to the altar area, little candles held by the congregation are lit from the Paschal candle and the light of Christ truly begins to spread throughout the church which is now lit by candlelight.
Beautiful Music
Once the candle makes it to the front, the Easter Proclamation or Exsultet is proclaimed by the priest, deacon, or cantor. This triumphant and beautiful chant is the prelude to the celebration of Easter. It speaks of night and light, of the place and time of the moment, of the priest and congregation, and it anticipates the glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
After the long subdued nature of the Lenten Season, the Easter Vigil breaks in with glory and anticipation. During the Gloria in Excelsis, for example, every bell available is rung all throughout the chanting or singing of the hymn. Each reading during the Liturgy of the Word has an accompanying responsorial psalm. There are many other musical additions to the liturgy called for in the Roman Missal, including the Litany of the Saints before the Blessing of the Baptismal Water. The music at the mother of all vigils is something truly magnificent.

Abundant Proclamation of the Word of God

The Liturgy of the Word is kicked into high gear. There are seven possible readings (minimum of three), each with a selected responsorial psalm sung in between the readings and prayers by the priest following each psalm.
Then the Gloria in Excelsis is sung. The Collect is said. A reading from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is proclaimed. The Alleluia is proclaimed for the first time since before Lent. Yet another Psalm is sung. Then the Gospel is read and the Homily is given.
Blessing of Baptismal Water and Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation
The remainder of the liturgy is a remarkable tour de force of the Sacraments of Initiation of the Church. The Baptismal water is blessed; those entering the Church make a profession of faith, renounce sin, and are baptized. Many of these adults have been preparing for this moment for a year or more.
Next, those who are not Catholic but who are previously baptized make a profession of faith in the Catholic Church are received into full communion with the Church. Then, the new Catholics, now all baptized and officially members of the Catholic Church are invited to the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmed.
Renewing Our Own Promises
The entire congregation is then invited to renew their own baptismal promises and receive a blessing from the priest with the newly blessed baptismal water. The Liturgy of the Eucharist then takes place in the normal way.
However, now baptized and confirmed, the new Catholics (neophytes) receive the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist for the very first time. What a splendid moment to behold. This is the pinnacle of our Faith. With so many people leaving the practice of the Faith, this holy night is one in which to take part. By being present and praying for these new Catholics, we show our support to these new members of the Body of Christ.
There is no better way to spend a Saturday evening.
Taken from Catholic Link article ‘If You’ve Never Been To Easter Vigil Mass, Here’s Why You Need To Go’ by Will Wright

Easter Sunday Mass
2024-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | St Brigid’s Church, 84 Tullyah Road Belleeks, Co Armagh, BT35 7QP
Join us in celebrating the Resurrection of Christ on this Easter Sunday Morning.

Easter Sunday Mass
2024-03-31 11:30 - 12:30 | St Malachy’s Church, 76 Ballymoyer Road Whitecross, Co Armagh, BT60 2LA
