MASS TIMES
Sunday: 9:30am & 12:30pm
Daily: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10:00am
Saturday: 1:00pm & 6:30pm Vigil
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 12noon-12.50pm & 5.45pm-6.15pm
BAPTISMS
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 1:30pm.
To book a Baptism, please contact the Parish Office.
A Long Birth Certificate will be required.
WEDDINGS
To book a Wedding please contact the Sacristy or Parish Office.
At least three months notice is required.
DEVOTIONS
Eucharistic Adoration: Saturdays 1:30pm-6:15pm
Mother of Perpetual Help: Wednesdays at 10:00am Mass
Padre Pio: 1st Saturday of the month at 1pm Mass
Direction for our times: 7pm on the 1st Thursday of the month
PARISH NEWS
SEASON OF CREATION SERVICE
Thank you to everyone who helped organize the Season Of Creation Service on Wednesday evening. A big thank you to the local Schools , Holy Child Primary School, St Genevieve’s High School , & De La Salle College who contributed to the display. And to all those who attended from across our Pastoral Community.
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1726.00 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
PARISH HALL ACTIVITIES
COOKING Do you live alone and find it difficult cooking for one on a budget? St Agnes are having a batch cooking class on Thursday 12th & Thurs 19th October from 10am –12pm in the Parish Hall. All ingredients supplied. Everyone welcome!!
COMMUNITY SAFETY EVENT As we are now entering the winter period with darker nights St Agnes’ Seniors are having a free Community Safety Event on Thursday 26th October from 10.30am-12pm. Safety equipment and information available.
2024 Envelopes It is that time of year again where we order our parish envelopes. If you wish to become an envelope holder please contact Kate in the Parish Office 02890 615702 . Thank you.
Bulletin Notices and Anniversaries Bulletin Notices should be with the Parish Office by 12 noon on Thursday to be included in the weekend bulletin.
MASS INTENTIONS
OCTOBER
Sat 07 (6.30pm): Isobel Mc Cartney, Edward Mc Keown,
John & Robert Mc Caughey, David McCafferty
Sun 08 (9.30am): Gerard Megahey, Terry Mc Dermott,
Gerard Kennedy
Sun 08 (12.30pm): Maureen Keenan, Anne Dunne,
Kevin Kennedy, Mark Shevlin,
Margaret Walsh
Mon 09 (10am): Priest’s intention
2pm: Opening of the year Mass for year 8 St Genevieve’s
Tue 10: NO MASS
Wed 11(10am): Frances Tierney
Thurs 12 (10am): Nora Toal, Sean Callion
Fri 13 (10am): Priest’s intention
Sat 14 (1pm): Janet Mc Gaharan
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently Deceased: Peter Mc Ilwaine
Month’s Mind: Kevin Kennedy, Janet Mc Gaharan
Anniversaries: Gerard Sands, Brian Mc Larnon, Clare Mc Murray, Patrick Agnew, Kathleen Fegan, Josephine Anderson, Ellen Mc Cullagh, Kathleen Morgan, Anne Grehan
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
THE SEVEN JOYS OF MARY Every Wednesday in October at 7pm St Oliver Plunkett Parish Hall The programme will provide an opportunity to reflect the Seven Joys of Mary and will conclude with a decade of the Scriptural Rosary. Please join us. Everyone welcome.
TROCAIRE is looking for people to join our team of Christmas fundraisers to help respond to the urgent need of poor communities around the world, including the millions of children and families caught in conflict across Ethiopia, South Sudan and Ukraine. You can take action and make a difference through a range of activities, including the promotion of our Gifts of Change – training and support will be provided. If you would like to find out more about what you can do to help now or over the Advent and Christmas period, then please email Mark McMahon at infoni@trocaire.org or call 028 9080 8030.
DRUMALIS RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE wish to appoint a Director for Drumalis Retreat Centre. This will be on a fixed term contract for 3 years after which it will be reviewed. Salary £45 – 50k depending on experience. Closing date for applications: 5pm 12th October 2023 For a Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form contact the Operations Manager: Sakina Lowe pltcpsisters@gmail.com or download from Website: http://www.drumalis.co.uk
The Pro Life Campaign National Conference 2023 takes place on Saturday, 14th October in the RDS Concert Hall in Dublin, featuring top pro-life speakers from home and abroad. It’s a terrific opportunity to meet with other pro-life supporters from across Ireland and there will be lots of interesting stands and workshops at the event. Conference runs from 12:00 – 3:30pm (workshops from 11am). Entry is free of charge (but donations most welcome on the day if you are in a position to donate). Register to attend at www.prolifecampaign.ie or phone 01-662 9275.
Rally for their Lives – Please join us for this most important Life Chain at Belfast City Hall on Saturday 21st October at 2.00pm to stand for the protection of babies in the womb. For more information contact Precious Life on 02890278484 /07592280522.
Marriage Enrichment Weekend, 10 – 12 November 2023, Co. Kildare: an opportunity to energise communication and romance in your marriage Visit:www.marriageencounter.ie/marriage-encounter-weekend.
SYNOD 2023 The Synod has opened in Rome this week. Let us pray for all of the delegates from across the world, who will take part. May the Holy Spirit guide their work.
Our Lady’s’ Rosary Festival 30th September – 8th October – 7 events in different venues. Details can be found at legionofmarydc.co.uk or call 07955386288. The festival ends this Sunday with the 20th Rosary Procession from St John’s to St Peter’s Cathedral commencing at 2.30pm. Shuttle bus is available to transport people from St Peter’s to St John’s From 12.30pm to 2.15pm before the procession starts. Everyone welcome! Please join us.
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