PARISH NEWS
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1786.00 Thank you for your generous financial support. You can make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home page also. www.stagnesbelfast.com
Weekly collection 30th July £1,650, Weekly collection 6th August £1751, Monthly collection 6th August £590
MASSES. Please note there will be no 10am Weekday and 1pm Masses on these dates:
MON 21ST AUG— NO 10AM
WED 23RD AUG—NO 10AM
THURS 24TH AUG –NO 10AM
FRI 25TH AUG—NO 10AM
SAT 26TH AUG-NO 1PM
MON 28TH AUG –NO 10AM
WED 30TH AUG-NO 10AM
THURS 31ST AUG-NO 10AM
NORMAL MASS TIMES WILL RESUME FROM FRI 1ST SEPT
ORDINATION Deacon Dawid Aksenczuk will be ordained to the priesthood next Sunday 27th August 2023 at 3.00pm in St Peter’s Cathedral. Please keep Dawid in your prayers during these final days of preparation.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 19 (6.30pm): Raymond Compston, Joe Young,
Anna Farmer
Sun 20 (9.30am): Bernadette Mc Caffrey
Sun 20 (12.30am): Richard Mc Stravick
Mon 21 (10am): NO MASS
Tue 22: NO MASS
Wed 23(10am): NO MASS
Thurs 24 (1pm):Wedding
Fri 25 (10am): NO MASS
Sat 26 (1pm): NO MASS
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently Deceased: James Curran, Margaret Lynn, Patricia Rush, Margaret Loughran, Kathleen Doherty, Molly Gallagher, Sarah (Sheila) Bradley
Months Mind: Raymond Compston
Anniversaries: Elizabeth Carson, Cormac Wilson, Joe Kempton, Brigid, John & Margaret Murray, Paddy Park, Gerard Ryan, Tony & Mary Mc Grillen, Sarah , Philomena & Eileen Hunter, Bridie & John Richmond, Kay Garland, Regina & Daniel Kane, Chrissie Morrow
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
JOB VACANCIES
PARISH CENTRE CO-ORDINATOR (St Anne’s Parish Centre) The post holder will be responsible for the smooth operation of the Parish Centre and associated activities. Permanent appointment requiring 24 hours per week
PARISH CENTRE CLEANER (St Anne’s Parish Centre) The post holder will be required to provide an efficient and comprehensive cleaning service to the Parish to ensure the Parish Centre is clean, tidy and in an orderly condition at all times. (15 hours per week) Visit: downandconnor.org/job-vacancies/ for full details Closing date for ALL applications will be 12.00 noon on Thursday 24th August 2023
Visit: downandconnor.org/job-vacancies/ for full details Closing date for ALL applications will be 12.00 noon on Thursday 24th August 2023
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible Beginning Monday 18th September for 8 weeks. Online Via Zoom Course participants will receive a resource pack and gather online for a time of teaching, discussion, and prayerful reflection. The program will conclude with a Retreat Day. Venue: Holy Rosary Parish Centre, 503 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 3GR Date: Saturday 18th November 10:00am – 4:00 pm. Facilitators: Aishling Steen & Fr Paul Byrne from the Living Church Office. For further information or to book your place please contact livingchurch@downandconnor.org or Tel: 028 90690920
DROMANTINE RETREAT CENTRE. “Stop Missing Your Life”, 01—03 Sept, cost £235. As we move into a post-pandemic world, many are reporting symptoms of numbness, frustration and exhaustion. This compassionate and optimistic workshop will transform the way we manage stress, helping us to learn habits that promote resilience. Contact 02830821964 or admin@dromantineconference.com
One Day Lough Derg Pilgrimage Saturday 23rd September 2023
The Living Church Office are organising a one-day pilgrimage to Lough Derg as this is a One Day Retreat, fasting and walking barefooted is not required. Cost £55 includes luxury coach transfers, tea, coffee & scones on arrival, retreat day, light lunch, concluding with celebration of the Eucharist. Bus departs 7am From St Patrick’s Church, Donegall Street. Places are limited so early booking is recommended. Contact Claire Tel: 02890 690920 Email: livingchurch@downandconnor.org
The Poor Clares, Galway are hosting a Monastic Experience Day on Saturday, August 26th from 10am to 5pm.
The day is designed to help young women who are exploring the possibility of a religious vocation to find out more about the Poor Clare way of life.
If you would like to attend the day you can book a place at: vocations@poorclares.ie
Catholic Marriage Encounter Catholic Marriage Encounter is a Weekend experience for any Sacramentally married couple. This is a space for you and your spouse to pause, reflect, and reconnect privately. Our next Marriage Enrichment Weekend is Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th November 2023 at The Cork International Hotel. To book your place visit our website: www.marriageencounter.ie Tel. 087-2162436
European Family Weekend (25 – 27 August 2023, Co. Kildare) The Family Weekend offers families the opportunity to energise their relationships, using a language and an approach suitable for all ages (6 years and older). Two Italian families and a priest will lead the weekend by telling their own stories of family life. We request a non-refundable deposit of €50 (£45) per family (towards the cost of the venue). We will simply ask families to donate what they can afford at the end of the weekend. To register your interest, please contact: MarriageEncounter.NI@outlook.com www.FamilyWeekend2023.blogspot.com
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