Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2038 Thank you.

St Agnes’ Annual Parish Novena to Our Lady Of Lourdes:Will take place from Tuesday 3rd Feb to Wednesday 11th Feb 2015. It will be preached by Rev Alphonsus Doran C.Ss.R.  Novena Mass times: Mon””Fri 10am & 7.30pm. Sat, 1pm & 6pm ( Vigil)  Sun, 8.30am, 10.30am & 12.30pm. NB: There will be no 1pm Novena  Mass

First Confessions: Will take place this year on Wednesday 11th March at 1pm.

Confirmation: Will be celebrated on Friday 27th March at 11.00am.

First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Saturday 16th May at 11am

Thanks from the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers)

Following the Mission Appeal made by the White Fathers in Down and Connor last year the Congregation have written to thank all those who contributed.  The total amount raised in this Diocese was €87,562.36.  Thank you to those parishioners who give generously to the appeal.

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.

St Agnes’ Seniors continue to meet every Monday to Thursday morning from 10am – 12pm for coffee, bingo, good food and good company, come along to enjoy the craic. Everyone welcome.

Remember in Prayer…

Recently deceased: Michael Joseph Lynch.

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Angela Black, Mary Smith, Bernie Mc Ewan, Frances Mulvenna, Deirdre Maguire, James Ferris, Charles Mc Donnell & Elizabeth Stevenson, Elizabeth Mc Donnell, Pat Mc Dermott, Arthur Melley, Liam Mc Donnell, Patrick Toal, Betty Burgoyne, Eileen Clayton, Christina & John Curoe, Owen & Mary Mc Neill, Anne Maguire.

What’s on Locally…

Praying The Stations Of The Cross:  Thursday, 5th February 2015 and Thursday, 12th February 2015 7.30pm  – 9.30pm. An opportunity over two evenings to deepen your prayer in preparation for Lent and Easter. Each session takes place from 7.30pm””9.30pm, including tea/coffee. The suggested contribution is £5 per evening. If you would like to attend, please contact Drumalis to book a place. Tel — 02828 272196 / 02828 276455 ( during office hours, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

Medjugorie Irish Centre: Is celebrating 10 years with a competition to win 7 nights stay in an apartment in Medjugorie for 4 people staying in a 4 star Apart Hotel. To enter text the word pilgrim, your full name, county and your email address to 60777. The winner will be announced every 3rd month during 2015. See details at www.med-irishcentre.com or 02882 241888.

World Day of the Sick  The XXIII Annual World Day of the Sick will be celebrated on 11^th February 2015.  The theme for this world day is “ I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame”.  The Message of Pope Francis for the World Day of the Sick can be downloaded here: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/sick/documents/papa-francesco_20141203_giornata-malato.html

Annual Pilgrimage To Lourdes: 6th April 2015. 5 nights Full Board — £599 Per Person.  For Further Details please contact Moya Connolly on 07511149736

Camino de Santiago— Sections from the Pyrenees to Santiago: 22nd— 28th May 2015. 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation, with breakfast and dinner daily. Coach and back-up bus with group throughout, Walk leader  with group throughout, All airport and local taxes, Travel insurance included. Flying from Dublin Airport. Cost £715.00 stg. SEATS ARE LIMITED Single room supplement is extra. £100.00 deposit secures a seat! For further details contact: Jean Reynolds 02844 830979 or email: jeanreynolds@hotmail.co.uk.

Tiny Life: The premature baby charity for Northern Ireland. Can you help TinyLife, to help tiny lives? Would you have a few hours to spare once a week to help support a family with premature or ill baby in their own home? We need volunteers in your area. For further information contact us on 02890 815050 or e-mail marie@tinylife.org.uk.

2015 The Year of Consecrated Life  The Diocesan Commission for Religious is holding a celebratory service in St Peter’s Cathedral on Sunday, 1^st February from 3 — 4 pm. This is a celebration for the whole church.  All are invited to attend this celebration and I ask you to encourage, in particular andas is appropriate for your own parish/congregation, members of Third Orders, Associates, St Vincent de Paul, Apostolic Workers, Legion of Mary, members of Koinonia John The Baptist, members of The Focolare Movement, Teachers and Young People,together with any other groups you are aware of and may not have been mentioned here, to come along.

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