Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £1,942. 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 Kate and Colette in Parish Office before Tuesday 2nd December.

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’ Thrift  Shop at the back of  the Old Parish Centre open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am””11.30am.

St Agnes’ Christmas Cards:  We are asking for volunteers to distribute our  annual  Christmas card. Please contact Parish Office on 02890 615702 if you can help . Thank you.

Baptised in Christ.  We welcome: Odhran James O’Reilly, Caolan Niall Devine, Cormac Anthony Mc Laughlin-Quinn, Dylan Thomas Murphy.

Remember In Prayer…

Recently deceased: Ann Teresa Mc Shane.

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Clare Mc Ginley, Patsy Campbell, David Rouse, Geraldine Dunlop, Frances Daley, Sarah Mc Varnock, Jim Mc Glade, Emmanuel Caddell.

Whats On Locally…

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 Genevieve’s High School CHRISTMAS FAIR. 6th December 10am— 2.30pm £1 entrance fee donated to the school charity, AJOSEPO ( funding development projects in Ethiopia and Nigeria) A wide range of stalls selling handmade, locally crafted products –  a great opportunity for some Christmas shopping, Santa’s Grotto, cafe, raffle, performances throughout the day by our school choirs, band and traditional group and over 30 crafts stalls. Please come along and support our school charity.

Advent Reflection: Welcome to a short time of prayer and reflection as we begin advent and prepare to celebrate Christmas. This will take place in St. Agnes’ Parish Centre on Thursday 4th December at 11am led by Sr. Dympna.

St Dominic’s Christmas Fare:  Monday 8th December 2014 7pm-9pm. Lots of stalls with many quality items for those special Christmas gifts

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 .

Youth 2000 Ireland: Will be hosting their annual Christmas Retreat in Newbridge College, Newbridge, Co.Kildare from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th Dec 2014. Over 500 young people from across Ireland (aged 16-35) are expected at this donation only event, with all newcomers very welcome. This is a great opportunity to find out what your faith is all about in a friendly, chilled out atmosphere. Free buses available.  Contact www.youth2000.ie or 01 6753690.

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.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions For December…

Christmas, hope for humanity. That the birth of the Redeemer may bring peace and hope to all people of good will.

Parents. That parents may be true evangelizers, passing on to their children the precious gift of faith.

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