ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 20TH NOV 2022..CHRIST THE KING

PARISH NEWS

Weekly Offertory Promise

 £1885.00

Monthly Offering £755

Thank you for your generous financial support. You can make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home page as well.

SVP In the light of the current cost of living crisis St Agnes SVP are making an appeal for Parishioners to extend their already generous contributions to our funds. May we take this opportunity to thank all parishioners for their financial support.

SVP Christmas cards now on sale from the Sacristy priced  £3 for a pack of 10.

Trocaire Global gifts will be Available to purchase soon

Bulletin Notices and Anniversaries Bulletin Notices should be with the Parish Office by 12 noon on Thursday to be included in the weekend bulletin.

WEBCAM Live streaming of all Masses takes place in St Agnes’. Click on the Live Webcam button on the Home page of the Parish website www.stagnesbelfast.com

Pope Francis Let us not tire of doing everything possible for the dramatic urgency of climate change. Let us put concrete, far-sighted choices in act, thinking of the younger generations first, before it is too late! #COP27

MASS INTENTIONS

SAT: Vigil 6.30pm: Maureen Phelan ( Months Mind)

David Phelan, David Rouse, Geraldine Dunlop

SUN: 9.30am: Tom Mc Glinchey ( Months mind)

12.30pm: Brian Compston, Bronagh & John Taggart

MON:10.00am: Funeral of Mary Barr RIP

1pm: Funeral of  Cecilia Donnelly RIP

TUE: 10.00am: NO MASS

WED:10.00am: NO MASS

THU: 10.00am: Nov Dead List

FRI: 10.00am:   Nov Dead List

SAT:1pm: Bridget & Bernard O’ Kane & son Barney

NB: In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass.

Recently Deceased: Bobby Crawford, Patrick Mc Clean, Mary Barr, Cecilia Donnelly

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Dolores Webb, Vincent Burke, Brendan Ryan, John O’ Rawe, Brendan Smith, Frances Doherty

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

RECORDINGS Please note, all funerals and Masses are recorded. Please tell us if you do not want your loved one’s funeral recorded.

Annual Mass for Deceased Clergy & Religious There will be a Mass for Deceased Clergy and Religious who have died during the last three years.  All Parishioners, Clergy and Religious throughout the Diocese are invited to join the families of the deceased to offer Mass together with Bishop Noel. On Monday 28th November 2022 in: St Peter’s Cathedral (Belfast) At 7pm. Mass will be broadcast live on http://www.churchservices.tv/stpeterscathedral

CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL 2022 The Order of Malta QUB and the Catholic Chaplaincy QUB invite you to support this year’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal in support of Belfast Homeless Services. Suggested items for male and female include: Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Soap, Shampoo, Body wash, Sanitary Products, Sweets, Chocolate, Gloves, Scarves, hats  Deodorant. Please place your items in a wrapped box or in a bag and leave it under the Christmas tree in the Catholic Chaplaincy, 28 Elmwood Avenue, Belfast, by Mon 12 December. Thank you for your kindness and support.  For more info, contact QUB@orderofmalta.ie

Advent Reflection at SMA Dromantine, Newry Tues 13th Dec 4pm to Wed 14th Dec 5pm An Advent reflection in preparation for Christmas given by SMA Community, Dromantine and a celebration of the Sacraments (Eucharist, Reconciliation and Anointing of the sick). Cost £120/€145 Tel: 02830821224

email: admin@dromantineconference.com

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ST GENEVIEVE’S HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR SAT  3rd DEC 10AM2:30PM *Few stalls still available* Live music from the school choir, Santa’s grotto, tombola, craft stalls and lots more. Helping to raise money for Ajosepo – the school’s African project .

KNOCK ALL NIGHT VIGIL New departure from Clonard Monastery at 1.30pm and Westwood Centre Kennedy Way at 2pm Wednesday 7th Dec returning Thursday 8th Dec at 12noon. Price £60 this includes Dinner and Breakfast. To book call Brendan on 02890 665211 between 9am and 5pm Mon-Fri.

Pledge for November Many people offer spiritual support to a relation who is struggling because of alcohol or an addiction problem. Parishioners who wish to take a short-term Pioneer pledge during the month of the Holy Souls are invited to visit www.pioneers.ie/pray.

Do you like singing or would like to?  Why not join the Crescendo Colin Community Choir. Tuesday – 7.30pm to 9.00pm, Lagmore Community Forum beside Lagmore Church.No audition, free to join, no experience needed & music of all genres.”

Academic Fish is a free app to support students and parents with maths terms and definition, currently in English, Irish and Chinese. It has been developed by mathematicians so is curriculum based, learner friendly and correct! Download on IOS and Android -more info- www.academicfish.com

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