Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise collection amounted to £2011 Thank you

Halloween Tea Dance: Parish Hall Thursday 30th October 2pm-4pm in aid of feeding dreams Cambodia.

The Apostolic Work Will be having their Annual Church door collection on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October .Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Mission Sunday. Today is the day when we are being asked to dig into our hearts to assist the young local church overseas. We are being called to play our part in helping to bring the word of God to those who most hunger for it in the form of support for our many young churches. “ That they may have life” is our theme for Mission Month and as such our spiritual and financial offerings are crucial for the work of the Church overseas. Your generous contribution today will be sent in its’ entirety to support our many mission projects. We can’t do it without you. Large or small, it makes a difference and thank you for your help.

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!!

November Dead Lists are now available please place your  petitions in the metal box beside Our Lady’s altar. All petitions will be remembered in our masses throughout the month.

Baptised in Christ.  We welcome: Conor Og Gino Friel, Ella Marie Birch, Roise Mc Keown.

Remember in Prayer…

Recently deceased: Mavis Collins, Caitlin Crooks Madden.

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: David McCafferty, Charlie Devenney, Nora Toal, Brian O’Coisneachain, Pat Glover, Terry Hale jnr, Rose Rogan ( Nee Hale), Mary Moss, Joe Mc Grattan, Dessie Doherty, Mary Fagan, Isobel Boyle, Jim Press, Joe Kemp.

Whats on Locally…

Trocaire’s Lenten Campaign: Eamonn Meehan, Director of Trocaire, has written to thank the People of Down and Connor, Clergy and Parish Workers for the support given to their Lenten Campaign 2014. A Total of £685,445.91 was received from Down and Connor. Trocaire’s programme last year reached over 3.4 million people directly and had an indirect impact on over 30 million people worldwide. This would not be possible without the generous support of the people of our diocese and other dioceses throughout Ireland. Thank you once again for your support, without it we simply could not continue our work.

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.

Divine Mercy Holy Hour: Thursday 30th Oct 2014 -7.30pm. The Church of Nativity in Poleglass.

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.

Service on Praying for those with cancer in St. Anne’s Cathedral: Bishop Ken Clarke, director of the South American Missionary Society, will be speaker at a special service of healing,  October 20th at 8pm. The theme of the service will be ”˜Praying for those with cancer’. Last year cancer accounted for almost 30% of people who died in Northern Ireland. Medical facilities for those suffering from this illness are well publicised. Not so much is known about spiritual healing, yet this dimension of healing is very important. Personal prayer for the healing and the anointing with oil will be available at this service. Although we will be concentrating particularly on the theme of cancer on October 20th people can come for prayer for anything. Some of the official cancer agencies will be present to give advice to people. Worship will be led by Caz Hamilton. You will be very welcome to come along to this special service.