PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £2015.00 Thank you for your generous financial support. You can make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home page also at www.stagnesbelfast.com.
CONGRATULATIONS to the children of Holy Child Primary School who made their First Holy Communion last weekend. Please keep them in your prayers in the coming weeks and months.
Meditating with Mary in May is a programme that allows people to pray with art and sacred scripture by reflecting on the life of Our Lady. It was delivered in our parish last year and proved very popular. The session will continue again on 21st May @ 7.30pm in St Agnes’ Church. Everyone welcome.
Parish Hall The Senior group meet every Wednesday after the 10am Mass for a coffee and Chat. Why don’t you come along and join us. ALL WELCOME!
Mary’s Meals -Crisis in Ethiopia Mary’s Meals provides school meals to over 2.4 million children every day. At this time, We ask you to remember in your prayers families facing extreme food insecurity and hunger in Ethiopia. find out more visit www.marysmeals.org.uk or email info@marysmeals.org
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 18 (6.30pm): Sarah Mc Larnon
Sun 19 (9.30am): Mary & James Dobbin
Sun 19 (12.30pm): Robert (Rab) Mc Cullough
Mon 20 10am): Requiem Mass for Pat Mc Callion RIP
Tues 21(10am): Requiem Mass for Adrian Caldwell RIP
Wed 22 (10am): Frank & Stephen Shields, Frances & Stephen Hartley
Thurs 23 (10am): Mary Keenan
Fri 24 (10am): Priest’s intention
(1pm) Wedding of Niamh & James
Sat 25 (1pm): Wedding of Cathy & Robert
NB: In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently Deceased: Bridget Mc Carthy, Christopher Mc Faul, Gerard Mc Kenna, Paul Connolly, Dominic Gillespie, Pat Mc Callion, Adrian Caldwell RIP
Anniversaries: Jean Madill, Madeleine Quinn, John Patrick Shields,
Patricia Mc Stravick, Liam Stewart, Mary & James Dobbin, Frankie Shields,
James Mc Keown.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
CEMETERY SUNDAY
City (Service) Today Sunday 19th May @ 3 pm
HANNAHSTOWN PARISH CEMETERY SUNDAY
St Joseph’s Cemetery (Mass) Sunday 26th May @ 3 pm
Tullyrusk Cemetery (Mass) Sunday 16th June @ 1.30 pm
St Peter’s The Rock Cemetery (Mass) Sunday 9th June @ 1.30 pm
Down and Connor Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima 2024 Led by Bishop Alan McGuckian S.J Spiritual Directors Fr G McCloskey, Fr M Graham, Canon S Gilmore 20 Aug 2024. 7 Nights £799 per person sharing direct return flights from Dublin to Lisbon afternoon flights. 20KG bags included. Return airport transfers in Fatima. 7 Nights Hotel Avenida. Full board: breakfast, lunch & dinner. For further information please contact: Joe Catney 07776 425 631/028907140
LIGHT THE FIRE St Michaels Parish is taking a bus to this incredible event on Sunday 4th August at Ballintubber Abbey: cost only £25, bus leaves Chapel 7.30am returns approx. 9pm, bring a packed lunch and snacks Call 02895 904 304 Mon to Thurs 9.30am to 12pm or email stmichaels@downandconnor.org
MENS GROUP We meet every Wednesday at 12 noon for two hours. We encourage men to come together in conversation, outings, crafts, health talks, light lunch to name a few. In The Glen Community Centre. Carrigart Ave (off Lenadoon Ave)BT11 9HU. All WELCOME
RIGHT TO LIFE. On Wednesday 15th May, the House of Commons voted on an amendment to lower the abortion time limit, from 24 weeks to 22 weeks. For information on how to support this amendment, as well as how to oppose two imminent “abortion up to birth” amendments, see righttolife.org.uk.
Laudato Si’ week – ‘Responding to the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor’ The week beginning Sunday 19 May 2024 has been set aside by Pope Francis to reflect on ‘Care for Creation’ with the theme ‘Seeds of Hope’. It is an opportune time to remind ourselves of the messages contained within the encyclical Laudato Si’ – here is one A/B/C selection ..
A… St Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life…(L.Si’ para 1)
B… other living Beings have a value of their own in God’s eyes: ‘by their mere existence they Bless him and give him glory. (L.Si’ para 69)
C.. Society as a whole and the state in particular are obliged to defend and promote the Common good. (L.Si’ para 157)
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass Training session for Parish Leaders
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass (Edward Sri), explores the roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and reflect on their profound significance. The Living Church Office will be holding a training session for parish leaders who would like to deliver this programme in their parish. There is a choice of two sessions to attend: Thursday 30th May 7-9pm (in person) at the Living Church Office 120 Cliftonville Road, Belfast or Monday 3rd June 7-9pm online via zoom. To book your place please contact Aishling Steen email:
a.steen@downandconnor.org or telephone 02890690920. We have also provided an online booking link: ttps://forms.office.com/e/54ArRs9xby
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