Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2482.00

Thank you for your generous financial support.

We would like to thank Fr. Alphonsus Doran CSsR for his wonderful preaching throughout our Parish Novena. And to thank all those in our parish teams who contributed to making the Novena such a great success.

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

SureStart Baby Drop-In & Antenatal Clinic: Takes  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: Recently held a security awareness day and have been successful in obtaining a grant to provide security rings for vulnerable people within the parish. For more information contact Colette at Parish Office 02890 6515702 ( Limited stock available )

Baptised in Christ. We welcome to St Agnes’: Elena Elizabeth O’Neill

Remember in Prayer…

Recently deceased: Josephine Mc Aree

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Brian Fitzsimons, Fr Danny Keenan, George Farrelly. Teresa Press, Sarah Power, Owen Duffy, Neil & Kathleen Mc Cartan, Gerard Carey, Peg Melly & Agnes Mc Dermott, Geordie & Martha Tate, James Mc Caughley, William Mc Karry, Ellen Morley & Tom Harte, Cathal Mc Garrigle, Luke & Catherine Mc Cann, Rosemarie Close, Christine Mc Kenna, Jim Mc Grillen.

What’s on Locally…

Lent 2015: Are you thinking of becoming alcohol-free this Lent?  Do you feel we live in a drinks culture? Are you concerned about alcohol abuse? If so, we invite you to take a temporary pledge with the Pioneer Association, say a short prayer daily and offer up your decision not to take alcohol for the sake of someone else, perhaps someone who is living with addiction. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Register your pledge with local Pioneers or the Down and Connor Pioneer office””Tel: 02890 894070 or email dandcpioneers@gmail.com. Please give your name, address and phone number and we will send a Pledge Certificate to you which includes the daily prayer.

A special Spring Retreat: will take place in Tobar Mhuire Retreat and Conference Centre, Crossgar on Sunday 1 March 2015.  This is being organised by the Diocesan Pioneer Council and the cost for the full day is £25.00.  This retreat is open to everyone but spaces are limited.   For booking or further information, please contact the Pioneer Office on 028 90894070 or email dandcpioneers@gmail.com.

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.org.

Association of Catholics in Ireland OPEN EVENT. Saturday 21st February 2015 at 174 Trust Duncairn Ave, Antrim Road, Belfast BT14 6BP. 10.30am until 3.30pm ( Tea/coffee on arrival) Guest Speaker: Fr Tony Flannery CSsR. Everyone welcome  – Registration £5 ( Payable at door)

Weekend Centering Prayer Retreat, 13-15 March 2015, Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar. Bookings/ Registration : contemplativeoutreachireland@gmail.com or phone Eileen: 00353876017709. Prayer group meets every Tuesday evening. 7.30pm-9pm in Tobar Mhuire.

SLOW DOWN SATURDAY….Enjoy a cup of tea and a bit of calm, time to think and pray, time for you and God, guided gently by Breige O’Hare. 11am — 12.45pm, Saturday 28 February, in The Old School, beside St Patrick’s Church, Donegall Street (room opposite Veritas bookshop). Donation £1. Booking essential. To book, ring Breige at well.com 02890319530 or contact her through her website www.athomewithgod.co.uk

Mercy Prayer Centre: In the joy of the gospel Pope Francis encourages us to gather and 1. Prepare and pray the Sunday readings Mon 11am,  Wed 8pm. 2. To intercede for all our concerns  Mon 2pm””4pm. All welcome.

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