Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2322.00

Thank you for your generous financial support.

NEW PARISH CENTRE – Renovation work has commenced on our new Parish Centre and we are hoping it will be in use by the beginning of October.

ST AGNES’ YOUTH CLUB – Would like to thank all those who donated to the Refugee collection on Saturday 12th September. Thank you for your generous support from staff, parents and members of St Agnes’ youth club (south green).

THE APOSTOLIC WORK Will be having their Annual Church door collection on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Statement by Bishop Noel Treanor in response to the Refugee Crisis in Syria, Iraq and North Africa.

Copies of the Bishop’s Statement are available in the church. Please take a copy home.

Baptised in Christ. We welcome to St Agnes’: Khloe— Marie Keenan, Sophie Mc Comb-Reel, Caoimhe Floyd

Remember in Prayer…

Recently Deceased: Agnes Clarke, Maureen Mulholland,Seamus Wright, Sarah Mc Dermott

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time:Mary Burns, Bridget Grant, Colette Toal, John Gittens, Kevin Taylor, Gerry O’Reilly, Bobby, Betty Rosaleen & Robert Finch, Teresa & Charles Mc Grath, Shelagh, Desmond & Otto Schiess, Peter Mc Shane, Jack & Mary Simpson,Danny Boylan, Gordan Braniff , Rosaleen Downes, John Cairns, Mary Nellis.

What’s on Locally…

LIVING YOUTH — Aged 17-25?  Want to be part of World Youth Day 2016 in Poland?  Come and be part of the Living Youth Team and explore your faith, friendship, music, fun, culture and Mass with the Pope.  For more information go to www.livingyouthni.org  Closing date for Expression of Interest Forms — Friday 18 Sept 2015

THE GOOD SHIP LOLLIOP — APPEAL FOR CHILD REFUGEES.  The Belfast children’s charity Tuesday’s Child is working with catholic missionaries in Sicily to help child refugees rescued in the Mediterranean. Funds will go towards providing essential aid items and care for children, young people and their families and helping high risk children who come in unaccompanied on the boats. Tuesday’s Child gives 100 % donations received plus gift aid. If you can help, please visit our website at www.tuesdayschild.ie , email info@tuesdayschild.ie or phone us at 02890-646104 or 07545-452362. You can also make a donation by texting TUES75 and amount to 70070 e.g. TUES75 £5. Thank you.

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Will be held this coming Wednesday 23rd September in St Agnes’ Parish Centre after the 10am Mass.

VOLUNTEER MENTORS REQUIRED to help essential skills maths/ English students who require extra support.  This is an ideal opportunity for a retired teacher who would like to give something  back and support and provide mentoring to an adult learner who is returning to education.  This is also an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, youth workers or support workers who would like to gain invaluable experience and make a real difference.   We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable and proficient in either English or Maths,(preferably with at least a level 3 qualification) who has a very positive attitude, excellent communication skills, flexible, patient and supportive. 2 hours per week approximate commitment for one academic year. Mentors must be willing to take access ni vetting.

For further information please contact Clare at Conway Education Centre, 02890 248543 or canderson@conwayeducation.org

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS will take place in ST MATTHIAS’S CHURCH On Saturday 3RD OCTOBER 3.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Confessions 4.00pm Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Do come and bring a friend