Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden; Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen
And he said, 'Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom.' And he said to him, 'Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise'.
Luke 23 v 42-43
"Jesus says: Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives give I unto you."
"Surely I am with you always to the very end of the age."
Matthew 28 verse 20
"I believe in Christianity as I believe the sun has risen. Not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else."
C.S. Lewis
Headline News in the Anglican Church Worldwide
"Father of all we give you thanks and praise that while we were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home.."
An extract from the prayers used after we have recieved Holy Communion together.
"...what does the Lord require of you but to
do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God" Micah 6:8
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Living God, your Son made himself known in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in all his redeeming work; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Link Sites for Saint Gall's
The Belfast L'Arche Community teach us as a church family something new every time they visit with us. The picture below shows them hanging out with a very famous person. Go to their own website to learn more about L'Arche. Click on the picture below to get there.
Do you want to do some good today? Visit this site and provide food for the hungry - simply by looking at the adverts!
Getting Married? Thinking about it? This is the website for you
The Church of Ireland newspaper. So you want to know what's going on week to week in the Episcopal church in Ireland - the newshounds of the Gazette are out there chasing down the story!
Why not visit the site of our link diocese in the U.S.? Why not have a read at an article written by the Suffragen Bishop of Albany, David Bena, entitled "Sharing Your Faith Without Being Obnoxious"
The Alpha course began life in Holy Trinity Church, Brompton, England. It has since been used throughout the world as a highly effective way of explaining to people the fundamentals of the Christian Faith. Here in St. Gall's we hold regular Alpha courses for people both inside and outside the church congregation.
The Iona Community of Scotland has provided an inspiration to those who are seeking to explore in the modern age celtic spirituality. This site holds all information of that community including booking forms for those who would be seeking to visit there
St. Gall's is a parish in the diocese of Down & Dromore. This site will provide you with a message from our Bishop and a good overview of parishes in the diocese.
The Church of Ireland - A Province of the Anglican Communion
The provincial website provides an insight into the Church of Ireland and its structures. A range of link sites are available from this site as well as the latest press releases on issues confronting the church at any given time.
An agency of the churches in the UK and Ireland, Christian Aid works wherever the need is greatest, regardless of religion. It works through local organisations that understand local needs, as well as giving help on the ground through 16 overseas offices.
Christian Aid believes in strengthening people to find their own solutions to the problems they face. It strives for a new world transformed by an end to poverty and campaigns to change the rules that keep people poor.
The Missionary agency through which this parish supports the work of the church in Southern Sudan.
St. Mark's Church, Dundela, Belfast
This historic church is where the writer of the "Chronicles of Narnia", C.S. Lewis was baptised. A range of historical data is available as well as a reproduction of the Baptismal register entry for Clive Staples Lewis - the writer of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe".
The Mothers Union is a strong and effective organisation within the Church of Ireland and its parishes. This site gives you an insight into its work at home and abroad.
For nearly 35 years the Anglican and Methodist congregations have shared the church building together. If you want to know what the congregation here at St. Gall's are up to have a look at their site.
A website for Christians with physical disability promoting - amongst other things - an awareness of the need for access to church buildings - hence the name!
Looking for something that little bit different? Amuse yourself with a few distractions at this slightly different Christian Website
Links to all manner of Episcopal sites. What it is for a church to be a thriving multinational.
The Anglican/Episcopal Church is a global enterprise.
Classic Christian Cartoon Mayhem. Cool.