Monthly Archives: April 2023

Along with other churches in the area, St Molua’s acts as a collection point for parishioners and friends to donate non-perishable foodstuff and basic household necessities which are then taken to the Foodbank in nearby Dundonald village. In April the Foodbank distributed 114 packs to feed 381 people with 3,429 meals. At this time ofContinue reading “Update …”

A reminder that the Belfast City Marathon will be taking place on Sunday 30 April. The Upper Newtownards Road, on which St Molua’s Church is situated, will be closed to traffic from its junction with the Comber Road down to Beersbridge Road for part of Sunday morning. Parishioners and visitors may need to take anContinue reading “Sunday 30 April”

Midweek Holy Communion services at St Molua’s resume on Wednesday 26 April at 10:30am in the Side Chapel. This short service follows the traditional format ‘Holy Communion One‘ from the Book of Common Prayer. Everyone welcome.

A reminder that all our parishioners are encouraged to attend this, the Annual General Meeting of our parish here at Stormont, even they they do not wish to stand for appointment to the Select Vestry or other posts. You can read all about the Easter (General) Vestry, the Select Vestry and its functions, atstmoluasonline/select-vestry

Our walking group’s second outing of the new season on Saturday 22 April took us to the North Down Coastal Path from Crawfordsburn towards Bangor. While the weather had changed significantly from glorious sunshine on the previous day, the rain largely stayed away, and we enjoyed a morning of bracing fresh sea air! This seemsContinue reading “Sole Mate ramblings”

Stormont Community Choir are resuming our weekly get-togethers after the Easter break, on Wednesday 19 April. Singing in a choir boosts your confidence, exercises your brain and body and it also relieves strain and stress – it is great fun – so why don’t you come along and give it a try? No auditions, noContinue reading “Come and join us!”

The Easter Spring 2023 edition of the Eco-Congregation Ireland newsletter is now available to view below. You can download (pdf), or print the newsletter out, using the relevant icons at the top right hand corner of the window below (you may need to click on the >> icon to see these options if you areContinue reading “Easter Spring Newsletter”

A reminder that we’re really looking forward to the Dundonald Arts Club annual exhibition from Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd April in St Molua’s church hall. See details below The above (pdf) flyer is available to download here. Please feel free to share with family, friends and anyone else who may be interested.

Our next Sole Mates walk will be along the Crawfordsburn Coastal Path on Saturday 22 April. As usual, we will first meet in the church grounds at 10.00am, sharing cars where possible to get to the coast at Crawfordsburn. Our programme for 2023 Please note some date changes from our normal ‘third Saturday’ slot dueContinue reading “Walking Group”

Please note change of date. All our parishioners are encouraged to attend this, the Annual General Meeting of our parish here at Stormont, even they they do not wish to stand for appointment to the Select Vestry or other posts. You can read all about the Easter (General) Vestry, the Select Vestry and its functions,Continue reading “Annual Easter Vestry Meeting”

Don’t forget our monthly ‘SOUPer SATURDAY’ on Saturday 15th April at 12noon, – hot soup and a warm welcome. Please do join us for a soup lunch and some chat – everyone welcome!

Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son,endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won;angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away,kept the folded grave-clothes where thy body lay. Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son,endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won. Join us for worship at 10.30am – everyone welcome!

So sorry, but due to illness, we have had to cancel tomorrow evening’s showing of the film Amazing Grace. We will advise the new date when arranged. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Don’t forget to join us on Easter Sunday, 9th April @ 6.30pm for a parish movie night as we watch the film AmazingContinue reading “Movie Night postponed”