Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £1,462 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.

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’ Christmas Card Competition Winner: Congratulations to Kristin Mary Collins year 6 from Holy Child Primary School who designed our annual  Christmas card. And a big thank you to all the children who took part in the competition.

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 . Cards will be distributed from Friday 12th Dec. Cards will be given out from Parish Office. Thank you.

Immaculate Conception (Dec.8): Mass times: 10.00am, 6.30pm.

Giving Tree: Please remember the last day to leave your unwrapped gift  is Fri 12th December.

Remember in Prayer…

Recently deceased: Joseph Mc Alister, Eileen Rodgers.

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time:  Teresa, Tommy & John Mc Cullough, Sr Margaret Mc Keown, Bernard & Sarah Burns, Kathleen Reynolds, Esther Tritton, Teresa Maskey, Clare Mc Ginley, Brendan & Leyda Moore, Gerard Ramsden, Sean Devlin, Harry & Lily Mc Donald, Gerry, Liz & Frank Donaghy, Sarah & Bernard Burns, Michael & Annie Farnan, Pat Ross.

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

St Dominic’s Past Pupils : Annual Carol Service will take place in school on Monday 15th December at 7.30pm. Refreshments Afterwards. Past Pupils and their friends all welcome.

NI Hospice-Lights to Remember: Our Annual Lights Ceremony will take place on 18th December. The evening starts with refreshments at 6.30pm followed by our Lights ceremony at 7.30pm at Dominican College, Fortwilliam, Belfast. This will be followed by a torchlight procession to Hospice on Somerton Road where the tree lights will be switched on at 8.15pm.

Free GCSE Maths Class: Every Monday Evening in St Rose’s 5.30pm —7pm. Contact Mrs Mc Keown  on 02890 240937 or email cmckeown129@c2kni.net

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.

The West Belfast Historical Society: Is meeting on Friday the 12th of December 2014 at 7.30pm in the Falls Park Pavilion, Falls Road, Belfast. Entrance to the car park via the main gate opposite Maguire’s Garage. The guest speaker will be: Dr Michael Simms. All are welcome to attend.

St. Peter’s Cathedral: The Cathedral Clergy, Director of Music and Schola Cantorum invite you to a service of Advent Readings and Carols by Candlelight on Sunday 14th December 2014 at 4.30pm.

Living Youth: The youth ministry groups within our Diocese are coming together to stage a series of events for young adults 18-25 years. Christmas special on Friday 12th December from 7.40pm— late. Faith, music, entertainment, coffee and buns. Go on-line to find out more and book your ticket— www.essenceevents.org.

Cancer Focus: Make a big difference in your local community! Volunteering is easy A: Apply to join the team, B: Buckets and T. Shirts provided, C: Collect for Cancer Focus NI. Collections and gift wrapping throughout Dec 2014 and into the New Year.