PARISH NEWS
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FAREWELL TO ARCHBISHOP NOËL TREANOR In November 2022 our Bishop Noel Treanor was appointed by Pope Francis to become his Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union. Bishop Noel, who is now known as Archbishop, will leave the Diocese formally this weekend to take up his new appointment. Bishop Noel wishes to thank all the people of the Diocese for their support and prayers over his years with us. He has also asked us to keep him in our prayers as he assumes his new role and responsibilities.
Trócaire Gifts Of Love The Trócaire Gifts of Love sold really well in our parish this year with a total of £3635.00 Thank you.
St Agnes’ Parish Novena to:
Our Lady of Lourdes
3rd to 11th February 2023
Preacher:
Fr Clement MacManuis C.Ss.R.
Mass Times:
Sunday: 9.30am & 12.30pm
Monday to Friday: 10am & 7pm
Saturday: 1pm & 6.30pm (Vigil)
Novena Mass for the Sick: Sat 11th Feb at 1pm
ALL NOVENA SESSIONS WILL BE
AVAILABLE ON-LINE THROUGH
THE PARISH WEBCAM
WORD OF GOD SUNDAY The Word of God Teaches Us About Who We Are In a world with so much physical and spiritual fatherlessness, many of us find ourselves confused today about who we are and what we’re here for. As the holy and inspired Word of God, the Bible helps us to answer the deepest longings of our hearts. It teaches us that we were created in God’s image (Gen. 1:27), and He loves us so much that no matter what we do, we can never escape His presence (Ps. 139:9-10). The Word of God teaches us that we are first and foremost defined by the Father’s love for us; He is the one who gives us our identity and reveals to us the meaning of our lives.
RECORDINGS Please note, all funerals and Masses are recorded. Please tell us if you do not want your loved one’s funeral recorded.
MASS INTENTIONS
SAT: Vigil 6.30pm: Margaret Molloy, Anne Thompson
SUN:9.30am: Patricia Cairns ( Months mind)
Betty Burgoyne & Joe Maguire, Bridie & Frank Hackett
12.30pm: Alice Carson,
Edward & Teresa Murphy,
Mary & Bernard Carroll,
Moya Browning, Patrick Dunne
MON:10.00am: Julie Mc Nally
TUE: NO MASS
WED:10.00am:Denis, Cathy & Ann
THU: 10.00am: Seamus Kennedy ( Months mind)
FRI: 10.00am: Priest’s intention
SAT:1pm: Paddy Crossan, Kathleen Magee
NB: In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass.
Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Raymond & James Mc Guigan, Hugh Madill, Maureen Young, Mary Sergeant, Mary Higgins, Eithne Mc Kenna, Kathleen Montgomery, Gerry Kayes, Michael Johnston, Bridie Mc Keown, Jackie Cregan, Deirdre Maguire, Patrick & Isobel Higgins & family, Therese Anderson, Elizabeth Stevenson & Charles Mc Donnell, Anne Maguire.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
HOLY CHILD PS.
CONFIRMATION 2023.
Service of Light and Commitment at 12.30pm Mass on Sunday 5th February.
Confirmation: Will be celebrated on Wednesday 1st March at 1.30pm. (N.B This is a change of time from 3pm)
NI CANCER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES.
Sun 28 May to Fri 2 June 2023
The price of £799 (with price reduction for Cancer Patients) will include:
Return flights from Belfast International Airport, operated by
Northern Star Travel Ltd. Full board and accommodation at the Hotel Agena in Lourdes for five nights based on twin/double/triple rooms.
Service of JWT guides in Lourdes.
The party will consist of patients, ex-patients, relatives and friends accompanied by medical, nursing and other staff. To enquire or to obtain a booking form please speak to a member of the committee on Tel. 078746 88388 or email mail@nicancerpilgrimage.org.uk.
“TWO CITIES” – Cappella Caeciliana and New Dublin Voices present a concert of choral music in St. Malachy’s Church, Alfred Street, at 7.30pm on Saturday 28th January. Tickets (£15) and more information from www.caeciliana.org and Matchetts, Wellington Place. Free entry for students and under 25s.
Foster Care Services and Support
‘There are children in crisis today in our local communities – children of all ages and all abilities. Can you spare an hour a day, an overnight or a weekend or more to make a difference in a child’s life? If you can, then contact the Regional Fostering Team 0800 0720 137….remember ,every child is just one caring adult away from success’.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK (22 – 29 January) ‘Catholic Schools: Living Life To The Full. “Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life”. (Pope Francis)
JOB VACANCY: PARISH SAFEGUARDING SUPPORT OFFICER Details at: www.downandconnor.org, and on the Community NI website. Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Thursday 26th January
WEEK OF CHRISTIAN PRAYER (18-25 January . As we join with other Christians around the world for the Week of Prayer, we pray that our hearts will be open to see and hear the many ways in which racism continues to destroy lives, and to discern the steps we can take as individuals and communities to heal the hurts and build a better future for everyone. Resources are available online: https://ctbi.org.uk/week-of-prayer-forchristian-unity-2023.
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