Parish News…
Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2735.00. Trocaire Collection to date £7,108.00
Thank you for your continuing generosity!
The new Parish Weekly Envelopes (Call in and collect yours now from the sacristy).Sincere thanks to those who have helped out.If you are a taxpayer and give your contributions to the Church through your offertory envelope maybe you would consider gift aiding your contribution . If you would like to receive a box of envelopes please contact the Sacristy.
NEW PARISH EMAIL-stagnes@downandconnor.org
First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Saturday 14th May at 11am.
A Eucharistic Prayer Vigil for Vocations to the Priesthood, thePermanent Diaconate and Religious Life will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Belfast on Thursday 21st April 2016 from 7.30pm – 10pm. The Vigil will conclude with Mass at 9pm. In his message for Vocations Sunday, Pope Francis said that, ‘Each vocation in the Church has its origin in the compassionate gaze of Jesus.” May we take up this invitation to gaze upon the compassionate face of Jesus, imploring Him to bless us with vocations to the priesthood, the permanent diaconate and religious life.
Remember in Prayer…
Recently Deceased: Margaret (Rita))Cooper, Peter Gregory, Edward Donnelly.
Those whose anniversaries occur at this time:William Mc Cann, Sarah Mc Phillips, Vincent Spence, James Mc Kenna, John Griffin, Anne Johnston, Alice Lyons, Jim O’ Callaghan, Albert Weir, Micky Monaghan, Elizabeth Jenkins, Kathleen Mc Ildowney, Annie Bannon, Liam Donnelly, Kevin Nolan, Anne Keaveney, Tom Mc Quillan, Marie Foley, Mary Gillespie, Anna Mc Elvogue, Emma Groves.
Eternal rest grant unto them ,O Lord!
What’s on Locally…
ANDERSONSTOWN TRADITIONAL COMTEMPORARY MUSIC SCHOOL. Music classes commencing April 2016. Always wanted to learn how to play a Musical Instrument? Are you a budding Performer, Musician, Rocker or Singer? We have a class for YOU!NOW is your chance to get registered If you are interested in joining in our music classes, contact the school’s office on – (028) 90 434 894 or email: admin@atcms.freeserve.co.uk
PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS Has opened the exclusive Members Dining Room to the public for the next few weeks. Morning Coffee 10am-11.30am, Lunch 12-2.30pm , Afternoon Tea 2pm –4pm. A Unique Dining Experience. Open Monday-Friday from 21st March – 5th May 2016. Booking Advisable. 02890 521041
REMEMBERING THE BELFAST BLITZ On Friday, 15th April at 7pm, Requiem Mass will be offered in St. Patrick’s Church, Donegall Street, for the repose of the souls of the more than 900 victims of the Belfast Blitz. Mass coincides with the 75th anniversary of this most disastrous event in the city’s history. On Sunday, 17th April at 3.30pm, a Service of Remembrance will be held in St. Anne’s Cathedral at which Fr Michael Sheehan, Administrator of St. Patrick’s Church, will preach. The faithful of Belfast and the Diocese are warmly invited to attend both events.
DIVIS BOWLING CLUB is recruiting new members for the 2016 season. The club is offering free membership for a year and coaching to all new members. This is an opportunity for all, regardless of age, gender or disability to try a new sporting activity and build lasting friendships . No experience of bowling is required. For further information please go to www.divisbowlingclub.com, email secretary@divisbowlingclub.com or twitter @DivisBC
Lough Derg Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage Season opens on Sunday 1st May with One Day Retreats which continue on 2, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 of May. Booking is essential. Contact Lough Derg by telephone 00 353 71 9861518, email info@loughderg.org, www.loughderg.org.
St. Agnes’ Choral Society are delighted to return once again to the Grand Opera House Stage, with the hit Musical 9 to 5. Performances are the 12th-16th April, and tickets can be purchased from the Box Office on 028 9024 1919, or by going to www.goh.co.uk/nine-to-five. Please come and support our company, and enjoy some top class entertainment. This year St Agnes’ will also be fundraising on behalf of Pretty’n’Pink Breast Cancer Charity.
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