Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise collection amounted to £2191 Thank you.

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

Ministers of Holy Communion; Our next meeting will be on Thursday the 16th October upstairs in the Parish Centre. Would all ministers please make a special effort to attend

St Agnes’ Seniors continue to meet every Monday to Thursday morning from 10am – 12pm for coffee, bingo, good food and good company, come along to enjoy the craic. Everyone welcome.

St Agnes’ Parish Centre Irish Dancing Class: Welcomes new beginners (For competitive or non-competitive lessons) Monday 6pm-7pm: Sat 11am-12pm. For details contact: Brenda Mulvenna 90611835 or call into Parish Centre to discuss. First lesson free with this advert!!

Down & Connor Apostolic: Apostolic wish to acknowledge receipt of £200 from an anonymous donator. They will be remembered in  their prayers.

Remember in Prayer…

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Dympna O’Brien , Joseph Reynolds, Patrick Reynolds, Ellen Small, Patrick O’Hara, Gerard Gargan, Josephine Anderson, Joseph & Mary McDonald, Kathleen Duffy, Frank Kane, Eddie McKeown, Danny & Annie Murray, Charles Connolly.

Whats on Locally…

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.

The Irish Pilgrimage Trust: Would like to invite children and young Adults with special needs to our annual pilgrimage/ holiday to Lourdes at Easter. We welcome applications from young people with : A physical disability or illness (aged 11-30), A learning disability ( aged 11-30), A serious illness up to age 11 accompanied by a parent or guardian-Family group. There are also places available for those who do not have a disability but whom the trust believes would benefit from the experience of Lourdes. Such applications should be accompanied by written recommendation. If you would like an Application Form or more information please contact Caitriona McNeill on 07752582124 or visit our Trust website: www.irishpilgrimagetrust.com Applications close 31st October.

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.

Bible in a day workshop: Saturday 15th November, St Anne’s Parish Centre, Belfast. The Living Church office will be hosting the Bible in a Day workshop by Jeff Cavins. This training day will equip people from across the Diocese of Down and Connor to learn more about the Bible for themselves. The one-day, interactive workshop aims to make Bible accessible as it reveals the amazing story of salvation from Genesis to Jesus and the early Church. By participating in the day you will gain a greater understanding of your faith, the mass, and the sacraments. David Willis from the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton will be our facilitator for the day. For more information go to www.downandconnor.org. To register contact the Living Church office 02890 690920. Early Bird registration before 31/10/2014 £30 includes resources, refreshments & lunch.

Living Youth: We need 100 Bibles for a project with our young people and young adults. Can you help? Please contact: Living Youth, 68 Berry Street, Belfast. Bt1 1FJ. Tel: 02890 232432 .