Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collectionamounted to £2074 Thank you

St Agnes’ Seniors’ Christmas Dinner: Is on Sunday 7th December at 2pm. All pensioners of the parish who wish to attend please register your name with the Kate & Colette in the Parish Office.

St Agnes’ Parish Centre: Play “ I’ll tell me ma” one woman show Saturday 29th November, doors open 7pm cost £5. Tickets will be available from St Clements Holy Shop & St Agnes’ Parish Office

The Apostolic Work: Wish to thank everyone who gave so generously to their Annual Door Collection last weekend. The collection amounted to £2536.70

St Agnes’ Annual Mass For The Dead: Is on Monday 10th November at 7.00pm. The Parish Bethany Bereavement Group will host refreshments after Mass in the Parish Centre. All welcome.

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.

SureStart Baby Drop-In & Antenatal Clinic: Will take place in St Agnes’ Parish hall from Thurs 6th Nov 2014, 10am-12pm. If you are pregnant, or have just had a baby come along and meet the Midwife and Health Visitor. For further information  Tel: 02895 042890.

Remember in Prayer…

Recently deceased: Mary Barr, Kathleen Connor, Ellen Mc Garry ( nee Lowe)

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: John Mc Callen, Rosaleen & Billy Moore, James & Mary Flynn, Josephine & Annie Mc Greevy, John & Brid Mc Cormac, Nell Mc Kinney, Mairead Mc Kenna, Gerry Murphy, Sr Margaret Mc Keown, Robert Hagan.

Whats on Locally…

LIVING YOUTH – We would like to thank everyone for their kind and generous donations to our Bible drive at Living Youth. The response has been amazing and we feel truly blessed. In answer to all the enquiries on how to donate to Living Youth, the bibles we are purchasing are £14.99 so any donation, big or small, would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Living Youth on 02890232432. Our office is based at 16 Chapel Lane, Belfast.

Choral Singing Workshop For Christmas

with Loreto McAuley and David Stewart .Saturday, 15 November at Drumalis, 10 am — 4:30 pm Enjoy a day of singing new Christmas carols and songs in the beautiful chapel in Drumalis. This workshop is particularly useful for church/school choirs and individuals looking for material for the Christmas & Advent season. If you enjoy singing and you enjoy Christmas then why not come along for the music & the hospitality. Cost, including lunch and music, is £35.  For further details or to book a place, please contact Drumalis – tel 028 28272196/28276455 (Mon- Fri, 9am — 5pm)    Booking forms can also be downloaded from www.drumalis.co.uk

Tobar Mhuire Retreat House, Crossgar: Loss and Blessings Saturday 15th November. November is a time when we remember loved ones who have died. At times we are too hurt or too busy looking after others to reflect upon the blessings we have received from those who have died. This day of  prayer, reflection and symbols, will be a chance to take time aside; to reflect upon the memory of those who have died, and to give thanks for those  who have touched our lives. Come aside and join us. You are welcome to bring a picture or memento of the person you are remembering. Time: 10.30am – 4pm. Lunch provided. Suggested Offering £20 to include tea/coffee and light lunch. Contact the secretary on 02844 830242 to book your place.

Church of St. Michael the Archangel: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for 32 hours of Adoration will take place Friday 14th & Saturday 15th November 2014. Starting with 10am Mass on Friday finishing with the 6.30pm Mass on Saturday.

Catholic Teachers’ Association— Annual Masses For Deceased Teachers Of Down & Connor. Good Shepherd Church ( Holy Rosary Parish), Ormeau Road, Belfast. Wednesday 12th November 2014 7.30pm. Refreshments afterwards in the adjoining Good Shepherd Centre ( ground floor).

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Pilgrimage to Fatima 2015— Thurs 25th June —Thurs 2nd July. Departing from Dublin. 7 nights Full Board Hotel Recinto £589 En//suite Fully inc, Free Ins, Free Tax and Free coach to Airport . If Paid in Full by 1st Dec 2014 £100 of Price. Spiritual Director travelling with group. Contact Rita O’Neill  02890 623186 or 07554354157