Parish News…

Weekly Collection 23rd February £2347.00

Thank you for your generous financial Support

DAY PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Join us by offering a one day pilgrimage to Knock in honour of St Joseph on his Feast Day 19th March 2019. The bus leaves opposite St Agnes’ Church at 7.30am sharp and returns approximately 10pm. Cost £15, bring a packed lunch. Contact Pat 07946917354 or Harriet 07812098991.

WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH AT 7.15PM Decon Greg Mc Guigan will lead an hour of Adoration, Prayer and Reflection on.. THE EASTER TRIDUUM (Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday) A Short Journey through the Mystery. This will be held in the Church.. All Parishioners are invited to attend.

FIRST CONFESSIONS: Will take place this year on Wednesday 11th March at 1pm

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Saturday 16th May at 11am

LENTEN PIONEER PLEDGE Many people choose to abstain from alcohol during Lent. Why not take this opportunity to perhaps help yourself or someone you know with an alcohol or drug problem by offering your sacrifice for freedom from addiction? Register your pledge with local Pioneers and say the daily prayer.

PRAYER:”I promise in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary to abstain from all alcoholic drink during Lent.”

Remember in Prayer…

Recently Deceased: Thomas Canavan, Bobby Mc Knight

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Thomas Owens, Tillie Mc Grogan, Richard Maguire, Joe Mc Guigan, Mary Cooper, Joe & Pat Fenton, Jim Mc Cormick, Daniel Donnelly.

Eternal rest grant unto them , O Lord!

What’s on Locally…

DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE (JULY 2020) Adult forms are now available from the Parish Office. Dates as follows:- 07th – 14th July£725, 08th – 13th July £650 (£550 for sick pilgrims). Youth Team 7th – 16th July (£590) and Youth forms are available to download from the Diocesan website:- www.downandconnor.org/lourdes or for more information, contact lourdes@downandconnor.org.

The Consumer Council is holding its fourth annual Consumer Parliament on Friday 6th March 2020, 10am to 2pm. The free event is to help consumers in Northern Ireland learn about their consumer rights, how to manage their household bills and how to save money. The event is free to attend and a hot lunch is provided. It is being held in Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, Belfast. More information and  free registration at www.consumercouncil.org.uk/consumerparliament2020

ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH There will be 7.00am Mass in St. Michael’s each weekday (Mon-Fri) during Lent.

Shrines of Poland 2nd – 7th June 2020. 6 day escorted group pilgrimage Spiritual Director: Fr. Tony Devlin Phone 028 90 325034 / E: stpauls@downandconnor.or

CLARE LODGE St. Patrick’s Day, Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th March . Mother’s Day Treat, Friday 20th – Monday 23rd March. Contact 43722849 or clare.lodge@svpni.co.uk.

Cancer Focus NI
This year Cancer Focus NI is the official charity partner for the Belfast City Marathon which takes place on Sunday 3rd May 2020. They are looking for volunteers to join us along the route at our cheering and water stations and also in The Charity Village at the end of the race. There will be eleven cheering stations and three water stations and they need 10-15 volunteers at each. It will be a fun day and a good opportunity to get involved in this huge event. To register or for more information email volunteer@cancerfocusni.org.

Diocesan Vocations Retreat 6th- 8th March 2020 Each year the Diocese holds a retreat for men discerning a vocation to the Diocesan Priesthood. This year the weekend will be led by Fr Stephen Langridge, previous Vocations Director for England and Wales. If interested please contact Fr Kevin vocations@downandconnor.org Or call 028 90 614567

N.I. CHILDREN’S HOSPICE Volunteers sought for:- Childrens Reception, Housekeeping & Kitchen. Contact Luighseach McCann at lmccann@nihospice.org or phone 90777635

Diocesan Matt Talbot Pilgrimage 2020 The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Venerable Matt Talbot takes place on Saturday 18 April 2020 with Concelebrated Mass taking place at 12.30 in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sean McDermott Street, Dublin. Contact Mary Holden (Tel: 028 94423956)