Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2574.00

Thank you for your generous financial support.

Novena Mass Times: Sunday 8.30am, 10.30am, 12.30pm.

Mon to Fri: 10am & 7.30pm

Saturday: 1pm & 6pm ( Vigil )

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available throughout the Novena.

Ash Wednesday Mass Times: (Wednesday 18th February) 10am and 7.30pm. Ashes will be distributed during 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.

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.

St Agnes’ Thrift Shop: Open Mon, Tues & Thurs 9.30am””11am.

Remember in Prayer…

Recently deceased: Gerard Aldridge, Annie Mc Cullough, Paul O’ Connor, Mary Fox, Maureen Mc Alister.

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Fr Danny Keenan,John mc Varnock, Gerard Carey, Teresa Mc Glynn, Hannaway & Dornan family ( deceased ), Maureen Mc Gauran, Tony Mc Gaharan, Rose Miskelly, Thomas O’ Malley, Eileen Clayton, Brendan Madden, Joseph Hughes, Margaret O’ Hara, Eithne Mc Guigan.

Whats on Locally…

DIOCESAN VOCATION WEEKEND – Have you ever considered a vocation to the priesthood? Have you felt called to serve Christ in the Church as a priest? If so, take this opportunity to gather with other men who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood. This retreat will create the time and space to help you discern God’s calling in your life. The retreat will take place in Drumalis Retreat Centre from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th February 2015. If you wish to attend this retreat or would like further information contact: Fr Kevin Mc Guckien, 23 Hannahstown Hill, Belfast BT17 0LT (02890 614567) email kevinmcguckien@hotmail.com

9 Day Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela & Fatima. 3 nights H/B, 4* Hotel Gran Los Abetos, Santiago de Compostela. 6 nights F/B, 4* Hotel Avenida, Fatima. From 30th July/ 8th August. Spiritual Director Fr Fleck PP. Reduced price £709 inclusive of tax, insurance and transfers. Contact Joe Catney 02890 714001 or 07776425631.

Down and Connor E-Newsletter: Parishioners can now sign  up  for the new Down and Connor E-Newsletter by sending an email to: events@downandconnor.orgThe E-Newsletter aims to give an update on news and events in the Diocese. Parishioners can follow the Diocese on Facebook and Twitter.

Drumalis Retreat Centre-Larne: A Retreat for Men & Women in Ministry is taking place on Monday 16th””Tuesday 17th February 2015 in Drumalis. The retreat is called Manna & Small Miracles. For further details contact Drumalis on 02828  272196/ 02828  276455

Lough Derg Ecumenical Celebration: Lough Derg will hold an ecumenical celebration of Friendship & Prayer on Ash Wednesday 18th February from 10.30am until 3.00pm This year’s guest speaker is the former president of the Methodist Church, Rev Dr Heather Morris. The event will conclude with an ecumenical prayer service in St Patrick’s Basilica. (distribution of Ashes and Eucharist are not part of the event) Everyone welcome including community interfaith groups. Admission 25 Euro / £22 includes refreshments and lunch. Advance booking is essential. For more information/bookings phone 00 353 71 98 62518/ email info@loughderg.org.

Pilgrimage To Knock: 11th-13th May 2015. Knock House Hotel, 2 nights BB & 2 Dinners £165 ( single supp £30 ) ( £50 non refundable deposit required ) Spiritual Director Fr Brendan Hickland PP. For further information contact Sheila Butler on 07903188313/   90618842.

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