St Agnes' Parish Belfast

Adaptations of the  Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday Rituals for Family and Household Prayer   Thursday of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday) Introduction The Sacred Paschal Triduum begins with the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. The word Triduum comes from the Latin for “three days.” These three […]

  #ACALLFORPRAYERIRELAND# – SUGGESTIONS PRAYERS AND INTERCESSIONS PALM SUNDAY 5TH APRIL 3-4PM We are invited to pray across Ireland from 3-4pm on Palm Sunday 5th April. We are encouraged if able, to kneel down in an act of humility during the last 10minutes of our prayer. The organisers want the heart of this prayer time […]

  PALM SUNDAY MASS 10AM VIA OUR PARISH RADIO   HOLY WEEK ARRANGEMENTS FOR ST AGNES’ VIA OUR PARISH RADIO Monday 6th April  -  Wednesday 8th April Masses: 10.00am Holy Thursday 10.00am Prayer of the Church 11AM BISHOP TREANOR WILL CELEBRATE THE CHRISM MASS  WHICH WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON THE CATHEDRAL WEBCAM 7.00pm Mass of […]

SCHEDULE  FOR  HOLY WEEK MONDAY 6TH APRIL-WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL MASS -10AM HOLY THURSDAY 9TH APRIL  10.00AM MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH 11AM BISHOP TREANOR WILL CELEBRATE THE CHRISM MASS  WHICH WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON THE CATHEDRAL WEBCAM 7.00PM – MASS OF THE  LORD’S SUPPER   GOOD  FRIDAY  10TH APRIL 10.00AM MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH […]

Important information on the Trócaire Boxes and upcoming events   Trócaire Boxes: This time of year, we would usually get back tens of thousands of boxes but that will not be possible this year, at a time when the developing world needs our help the most. If you can, please donate online or over the phone. […]

  FR THOMAS WILL BE SAYING MASS AT 10AM EACH MORNING BEHIND CLOSED DOORS ALL PARISHIONERS WITH A PARISH RADIO PLEASE TUNE IN   Mass is offered for you! Mass will be celebrated each day privately by Fr. Thomas for the intentions of our parishioners.     A Prayer for our Priests during this time […]

Pastoral Letter from Bishop Noel Treanor regarding measures taken in response to COVID-19 25 March 2020 My dear people and dear friends, today I wish to address a word to you all -the people, priests, deacons, religious and monks who live in our Diocese of Down and Connor. As you know only too well, we […]

 Confession and coronavirus? Lent seeks a change of heart that we may truly celebrate Easter. In preparation for this great feast many celebrate this “change of heart” in the Sacrament of Penance. Confession to a priest is an essential part of the Sacrament of Penance but what are we to do this year, when because […]