SEASON OF CREATION | BLESSING OF GLENAVY RIVER OCT 2026
The Season of Creation 2026 is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment together. Celebrated annually from September 1 to October 4—the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi—this ecumenical season mobilizes churches, faith-based organizations, and communities worldwide to respond to the ecological crisis.
For 2026, the official theme is “Living Water.”
As part of the celebration of the Season of Creation, the annual planting of Tulip bulbs took place in the parish on Sunday 20 September after Masses in St Joseph’s and Mater Dei Churches.
As the Season of Creation ended, the parish took part in the Blessing of Glenavy River at the Youth Club beside St Aidan’s. The Service was led by our Parish Priest Fr Rory Sheehan, Rev Tanita Lee, Rev Stephen Mc Elhinney, and Rev John Farr.
Thank you to the Glenavy Youth Club for their hospitality, providing refreshments. It was great to have members of the Glenavy Conservation and Angling Club who maintain the river present at the Blessing of the river. Thank you for all your diligent efforts in preserving such a beautiful river. Many thanks also to The Church of Ireland for the use of their facilities.
