Parish News…

Weekly Collection 1st March £2568.00

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.

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.”

TROCAIRE BOXES are now available at the entrances to the Church; please take one home with you.

ST PATRICK’S DAY MASSES Monday 16th March at 6.30pm & Tuesday 17th March at 10am

Remember in Prayer…

Recently Deceased:

Thomas Canavan

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Dermot Mc Phillips, Rory Mc Dermott, Harry Hughes, Gerard & Sadie O’Neill, Kathleen Evans, Vincent Wilson, Rita Bloomer, Margaret Mc Mullan, Patrick Kennedy, Teresa Monaghan, Maureen Smyth, Maureen Brady.

Eternal rest grant unto them , O Lord!

What’s on…

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

TEMPORARY POSTS St Genevieve’s High Schoolrequires temporary Exam Invigilators and Lunchtime Supervisors

If anyone is interested please contact Geraldine Mc Conville at St Genevieve’s High School on 02890925670 for more information.

SLOW DOWN FOR LENT  Led by Breige O’Hare SATURDAY 28 MARCH 11AM – 3.30PM CLONARD MONASTERY This time of gently guided prayer, good music and laughter will give you a chance to de-clutter and rest. No small group chat, just you and God, taking time out together. Bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee provided.  Donation £5. Very popular day. Booking is essential. Ring Clonard at 02890445950.

Older People and Housing: Issues, Needs, Aspirations and Innovation Thursday 19th March 2020 in Stormont Hotel Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3LP 1.15 pm (registration and light lunch) Finishes at 4.00 pm.

West Belfast Historical Society The next talk will be based on the Life and Times of “GRACE O’MALLEY THE PIRATE QUEEN” It will take place in St Michael’s Parish Hall, Finaghy Road North at 7.30pm on Friday 13th March 2020. All are welcome and refreshments will be provided.

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

STUCK FOR A LENTEN RESOLUTION?Prayer: Family Prayer – grace before meals, family rosary

Fasting: From TV, computer games and social media, from chocolate, sweets or alcohol, from the clenched fist –complaining, gossiping, foul language from meat every Friday (and maybe Wednesday) Almsgiving: Give your time to a voluntary group in our Parish. Place a Trocaire box in a prominent place in your home. Donate to St Vincent de Paul after Sunday Mass.

ANAM CARA Monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 11th March at 7.20pm in the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.

Postponement “Due to the spread of the coronavirus, the annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Ven. Matt Talbot in Dublin after Easter will be postponed for the foreseeable future.”

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.