Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise collection amounted to £1982  Thank you.

Mass Bookings: Please note that 10.30am & 12.30 pm Sunday Masses are reserved  for Month’s Mind intentions only.

Annual Legion of Mary Rosary Procession: On Sunday 5th October 2014. The procession leaves St Johns Church, Falls Road , at 3pm and will process to St Agnes Church where there will be a short service of Benediction. Refreshments will be available afterwards. Rosary beads and leaflets provided. All are welcome. Please gather at 2.45pm.

Baptised in Christ.  We welcome: Caoimhe Grace Flynn, LilyRose Marshall, Charlie Michael Hughes, Ryan Terence Adams, Grace Elizabeth Walsh, Mark Paul O’ Reilly, Ellie Denise Gormley.

Remember in Prayer…

Recently deceased: Michael Canavan, Jim Mc Greevy.

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time:  Joe O’Neill, Eddie Mc Keown, Brian Mc Larnon, Larry Murchan, Wilfie Campbell, Molly Connolly, Marie, Joe & Catherine Murray, Harry Sergeant, Patrick Kennedy, Anne Grehan, Mark Shevlin, Josephine Gilmartin

Whats on Locally…

Festival of Flowers: To celebrate the 5th Centenary of the birth of St. Teresa of Avila\ (28th March 1515) A Festival of Flowers, based on her life and work will take place in the Church of St. Teresa of Avila, Glen Road, Belfast, from the 11th-13th October 2014 (11am-4pm) Everyone welcome. Refreshments available in the Parish Centre

Living Youth Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia Team 2015: Following on from our successful Habitat for Humanity projects over the past two years Living Youth is excited to announce the recruitment for another youth team due to travel to Ethiopia next summer. Provisional dates: 20July— 3 August 2015. Applicants should be 18 years or over and all team members will be expected to contribute to the cost of the trip as well as engage in an extensive fundraising campaign. For more information and details of online applications please contact: Claire Smylie, Office Manager 02890 232432 or info@livingyouth.org. Closing Date for Applications: Monday 3rd November 2014.

Missionaries for Justice and Peace— Discerning God’s Call: Belfast Presbyterian couple Laura and Stephen Coulter  tell how their call to Afghanistan has unfolded. Tuesday, 7th October at 7.30pm in Clonard Monastery. All welcome! Organised by the Clonard/ Fitzroy Fellowship.

St Rose’s Dominican College: Free Adult Classes. Phone 90240937 for starting date.

West Belfast   Historical Society: Meeting will take place on Friday 10th October at 7.30pm in the Falls Park Pavilion (Enter the Park via the gate facing Maguire’s Garage. Secure parking is available behind the Pavilion just follow the road along the river to the car park). Guest speaker will be Dr. John Privilege, all are welcome to attend.

“ SMA Dromantine: Is hosting a Summer Camp Reunion on Sunday 12th October in the Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre. The afternoon will run from 3-6pm concluding with Mass and is open to anyone who attended Camp, Particularly in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Please phone Dromantine on 02830 821024 / 02830 821224 or email laity@sma.ie by 7th October to confirm attendance.

Unique volunteering opportunities for Retired Teachers to provide 1:1 support to children, with additional educational needs, in primary schools in West and North Belfast. One morning per week is required for a minimum of 15 weeks, full induction will be provided and the start date will be October/November 2014. Please contact Solas on 02890 247600 or email anne@solasbt7.com for further information and registration pack.

Saint Genevieve’s High School: Requires lunchtime Supervisors 12.25pm to 2.00pm Monday to Friday. If interested please contact Mrs Geraldine Mc Conville on 02890 925670.