Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £.2254. Thank you.

SVDP Christmas Cards: May be purchased now at the Sacristy or Parish Office. A selection of 10 pack Christmas Cards are available for £3.00.

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.

SureStart Baby Drop-In & Antenatal Clinic: Will take place in St Agnes’ Parish hall each Thurs from  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

Catherine Mc Callum who has been singing in the Parish over the summer months has released a CD. Copies are available to purchase in St Clements holy shop facing the church or contact Catherine direct on 07557538678.

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.

Missionaries of Africa ( White Fathers) would like to thank all the parishioners for their enormous generosity to their Mission Appeal which amounted to £4,153.65 and €10.00 . This money will help carry out the  missionary work they do and bring a smile to the people of Africa.

Remember In Prayer…

Recently deceased: Margaret Donnelly, Gerry Stafford.

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Mary Marley, Hannah Galbraith, Jim Goodall, Mavis Collins, Brendan Ryan, John O’ Rawe, Jim Mc Glade, Alfred Mc Glinchey

Whats On Locally…

Christmas At Tobar Mhuire: Join us for two great events and at the same time show your support for the work of the Passionist Community.. Christmas Craft Fair and Christmas Candlelight Dinner. Tobar Mhuire Craft Fair on 29th and 30th November from 1pm-5pm. There’s Face painting, Craft stalls, Refreshments and a visit to Santa. The annual Christmas Candlelight Dinner is being held again on 12th and 13th December. For more information contact Tobar Mhuire on 02844 830242.

Interdenominational Divine Healing Ministries: Invites you to a special service of healing on the theme: DO YOU REALISE HOW VALUABLE YOU ARE? Venue: St. Peter’s Cathedral, Falls Road, Belfast Wednesday, 26th November 2014 at 7pm. Speakers will be Rev. Niall and Mrs Geraldine Griffin. Prayer for healing and blessing with oil will be available at the end of this service.

Saint Elizabeth Convent ( Minsk, Belarus)  Are pleased to welcome you to their stall at Belfast Christmas market from 15th November-21st December. Mon-Wed 10am-8pm, Thu- Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Handmade Russian souvenirs, pottery, glass icons, chanting CD’s and other Christmas gifts.

DE LA SALLE COLLEGE PRESENTS ALADDIN: Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th December. Doors open 7pm and show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £3 each or family ticket ( admits4) will be £10. Tickets available from College.  02890 508800.

St Agnes’ Youth Club Christmas Fare: Sunday 30th November 2014 from 2-4.30pm. Hot food served & Tea and Coffee. Free Admission.

CBS Glen Road: Annual Pensioners Christmas Dinner Thurs 4th Dec 7.30pm. Tickets £5 . Contact 02890808050.

St Gall’s GAC: Old Time Bazaar and Christmas Fair will be held in St Gall’s GAC, Milltown Row, Falls Road on 7th Dec 2014 from 1pm-4pm. Fun and games for all the family, face painting, nail painting, old fashioned sweetie stall and many more stalls. Write a letter to Santa and get a reply. Free admission .

Holy Child Primary School Open Afternoon: Thursday 4th Dec 2014 at 1.30pm. For parents of children starting Nursery or P1 in September 2015. 26 free Nursery places and 111 Primary One  places. At Holy Child we welcome pupils from any Parish. Opportunities for children to take part in a wide range of Extra Curricular Activities / After School Clubs. Extended Schools, Breakfast Club, 2-3 club Parent Workshops, Homework Club.

Keep Calm-Slow Down for Christmas. Come and enjoy calm for a few hours in the middle of the Christmas frenzy. Slow down, rest, rediscover Christmas for yourself. Time for you-time for God. Space for yourself to pray and think, gently guided by Breige O’Hare. 11am-3pm Clonard Monastery, Saturday 6th December. Bring a packed lunch. Tea / coffee will be provided. Donation £5. Booking is essential. Ring Clonard on 02890 445950 or contact Breige  at www.athomewithgod.co.uk.

.