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PARISH NEWS PATHWAYS TO THE FUTURE As a Church we are called to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and share his love in the world. But we realise that our current way of doing things is getting more difficult to sustain. With smaller congregations and fewer priests we have to find new ways […]

From Pope FrancisThis is the decisive sentence ofJesus. Today he says: “I am theway” (14: 6). To ascend toHeaven the way is Jesus: it is tohave a living relationship withhim, it is to imitate him in love,it is to follow his steps. And I, a Christian, you, a Christian,each of us Christians, can ask ourselves: […]

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONSThe purpose of World Day of Prayer forVocations is to publicly fulfil the Lord’sinstruction to, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send labourers into his harvest” (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax toa prayer that is continually offeredthroughout the Church, it affirms the primacy of faith and grace […]

From Pope Francis“Today’s Gospel, set on the day of thePassover, tells the story of the two disciples of Emmaus (cf. Luke 24: 13-35).It’s a story that starts and ends on themove… Meeting Jesus: the two of Emmaus first open their hearts to him; thenthey listen to him explain the scriptures;so they invite him home. These […]

PARISH NEWS WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE. The collection amounted to £2101.00  Thank you for your continued support and contributions. TROCAIRE LENTEN BOXES Please could you return your Trocaire Boxes as soon as possible to the Church, Sacristy or Office .Thank you. PARISH OFFICE Will be closed all of Easter Week. The office will reopen on Monday […]

HOLY WEEK & EASTER ARRANGEMENTS 2023 Palm Sunday 2nd April  Vigil  Saturday 6.30pm. Sunday 9.30am & 12.30pm Mon 3rd April –Wed 5th April Masses 10am Mon 3rd Penitential Service  7pm Wednesday 5th April 12pm  Mass of Chrism in St Peter’s (webcam https://stpetersbelfast.ie)Holy Thursday 6th April7.00pm  Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Adoration 10pm Night […]

HOLY WEEK & EASTER ARRANGEMENTS 2023 Palm Sunday 2nd April  Vigil  Saturday 6.30pm. Sunday 9.30am & 12.30pm Mon 3rd April –Wed 5th April Masses 10am Mon 3rd Penitential Service  7pm Wednesday 5th April 12pm  Mass of Chrism in St Peter’s (webcam https://stpetersbelfast.ie)Holy Thursday 6th April7.00pm  Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Adoration 10pm Night […]

PARISH NEWS EASTER PENITENTIAL SERVICES IN OUR PASTORAL COMMUNITY St Agnes’ Monday 3rd April @7.30pm St. Oliver Plunkett Parish Tuesday 4th April @ 7.30pm St. Michael the Archangel Parish  Wednesday 5th April @ 7.30pm WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE. The collection amounted to £1561.00 Thank you for your continued support and contributions. OFFERTORY ENVELOPES 2023-2024 The Parish […]

From Pope Francis: “The promise of the living water that Jesus made to the Samaritan woman became a reality in His Passion: “blood and water” came out of his pierced ribs (John 19:34). Christ, the lamb immolated and resurrected, is the source from which the Holy Spirit springs, who remits sins and regenerates to new […]

From Pope Francis:“The Gospel of the Transfiguration is proclaimed every year on the Second Sunday of Lent. During this liturgical season, the Lord takes us with him to a placeapart. While our ordinary commitments compel us toremain in our usual places and our often repetitive andsometimes boring routines, during Lent we are invitedto ascend “a […]