PARISH NEWS
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ASH WEDNESDAY 22nd February. Ashes will given out at the 10am and 7pm Masses.
CONFIRMATION Will be celebrated on Wednesday 1st March at 1.30pm Refreshments afterwards in Holy Child PS. ( No 10am Mass on Morning of Confirmation)
FIRST CONFESSIONS: Will take place this year on Wednesday 8th March at 1.30pm.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Saturday 20th May at 11am.
DIOCESAN DIRECTORY 2023 The new edition of the Diocesan Directory is now on sale from the Sacristy – price £4
FEELING SAFE PROJECT Free event in St Agnes Parish Hall (St Agnes Drive) Tuesday 21st Feb 10.30am-12.30pm. Come and have a chat on Safety within the home and personal Safety, meet community safety reps, free safety equipment. Light lunch, tea and coffee provided. All welcome.
ONE DAY PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK For the feast of St Joseph. Sunday 19th March 2023 leaving outside St Agnes Church at 7.30am and returning approx at 10pm ( Bring a packed lunch). Price £20 Holy Mass & Confessions available. For more information please call Pat on 0794617354 or Harriet on 07812098991
MASS INTENTIONS
SAT: Vigil 6.30pm: Jim Mc Closkey
SUN:9.30am: Joe Dornan
12.30pm: Greta Pollock
MON:10.00am: Maggie Corrigan
TUE: NO MASS
WED:10.00am: ASH WEDNESDAY
10am: Janet Lacey
7pm: Joseph Mc Cullagh
THU: 10.00am: Anne Wilson, Mary Cooper
FRI: 10.00am: Priest’s intention
SAT:1pm: Priest’s intention
NB: In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass.
Recently Deceased: Lynda Hartley-Morgan
Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Joseph Mc Cullagh, John & Margaret Mc Varnock, Harry & Mary Bradley, Anne Bradley-Maguire, William Mc Karry, Patrick Herald, James Mc Caughey, Billy & Jean Gannon, Charles Mc Garrigle, Bill & May Mc Kenna, Maria Mc Comish, Helen Mc Keown, Pauline Mc Crea, Alice Prenter, Kathleen Evans, Hugh O’ Neill, Kevin Gregory.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON
Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse February 24th 2023 Pope Francis has invited Bishops around the world to establish a special day of prayer in the Church year to support the journey of human and spiritual recovery. This occasion will be marked at the weekend masses on the 25th and 26th February 2023. In Down and Connor a special Mass will be celebrated on FRIDAY 24TH February 2023 in Saint Patrick’s Church Donegall Street at 1:00pm to pray for and remember victims and survivors of abuse within our Church. At this mass the Candle of Atonement will be lit. You are invited to attend this important Diocesan event.
Syria Earthquake Appeal
We invite you to join us in prayer for those affected by the two devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and for the success of emergency response efforts. Mary’s Meals has provided school meals in Syria since 2017 with our local partner Dorcas, and we have now launched an emergency appeal to provide urgent support for children and vulnerable adults in and around Aleppo who are in desperate need. To find out more or donate, please visit www.marysmeals.org.uk or call us for free on 0800 6981212.
Temperance Sunday Mass on RTÉ TV & Radio at 11am will include prayers for all who are in treatment for addiction, for their families and for those who are in recovery. The website www.pioneers.ie carries information for parishioners who wish to take the Lenten pledge.
Accord NI Catholic Marriage Care Service is recruiting Marriage Education Facilitators to provide Sacramental Marriage Preparation for couples in your diocese. We are seeking individuals who are good communicators and have an enthusiasm for supporting couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage and future family life. This is an opportunity to formally train within a supportive, nurturing and inspiring community. In 2022, our teams helped 2,140 couples to develop good communication skills, manage conflict and understand the responsibility and significance of the Sacrament of Marriage. For further details and an application form, please contact Brenda at 028 9023 3002 or email info@accordni.com.
LENTEN PIONEER PLEDGE Many people choose to abstain from alcohol during Lent. Why not take this opportunity to perhaps help yourself or someone you know with an alcohol or drug problem by offering your sacrifice for freedom from addiction? Please consider taking the short-term Lenten Pledge and make a difference to someone’s life. Register your pledge with local Pioneers and say the daily prayer. PRAYER: “I promise in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary to abstain from all alcoholic drink during Lent.”
DOWN AND CONNOR PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 6 Nights( 11-17July), 5 Nights (12-17 July), Youth Team (11-17 July). For Prices and more information contact the Pilgrimage office 02890770162.Lourdes@downandconor.org or www.downandconnor.org/lourdes. All details can be found on our website www.stagnesbelfast.com also.
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