PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1381.00 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.
OLIVER PLUNKETT-Fr Aidan You are likely aware that Fr Aidan is being moved to a new parish; Saul & Strangford at the end of this month. Fr Aidan will celebrate a final Mass at 10am on Wednesday 28th August, there will be tea/coffee and scones and a presentation to Fr Aidan in our parish hall. parishioners will have an opportunity to say goodbye over a cup of tea in the parish hall afterwards.
CONGRATULATIONS to the young people of our parish on your recent exam achievements. May the Holy Spirit guide you in your choices for the future.
PARISH HALL The senior Group will return on Wednesday 4th September at 10am . We are looking forward to seeing everyone again. All welcome.
We will also be holding cooking classes starting on Thursday 3rd October until Thursday 24th October 10am-12.30pm. . Please all come along and bring a friend.
NOTICE There will not be any 10am Masses on these dates:
Monday 2nd September-Thursday 5th September. 10am Mass will commence again on Friday 6th September.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 24 (6.30pm): Billy Wright, Rose Macklin, Tony Zemrowsky
Sun 25 (9.30am): Priest’s intention
Sun 25 (12.30pm): Colm Kelly, Michael Skillen, Jack Watters
Mon 26 (10am): Priest’s intention
Tues 27 : NO MASS
Wed 28 (10am): Priest’s intention
Thurs 29 (10am):Priest’s intention
Fri 30 (10am): Priest’s intention
Sat 31 (1pm): Maureen Wilson
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: Gerry McAuley, Archbishop Noel Treanor,
Kathleen Dalton, John Paul Ryan RIP
Month’s Mind: Maureen Wilson
Anniversaries: Joe Young, Raymond & Maureen Vincent, Mary & John Mc Brian, Elizabeth & Lawrence Murphy, Bernard Carroll, Thomas Stewart
Philomena, Sarah & Eileen Hunter, Tom Healy, Elizabeth Doherty,
Bernadette Mc Caffrey.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
Special Belfast Pilgrimage (Limited availability) to Fatima EX Dublin Easter 2025 Also 13th June 2025 for Feast of Saint Anthony & 13th October 2025 for Miracle of Sunday. Contact James Treacy 00353 61921470 or jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com
Vacancy for Teacher (Primary School)
Location: Dublin (Chapelizod)
School: St Michael’s School for Children with Mild General Learning difficulties
Salary: As per Dept. of Education scales
Contact: Sr Bernadette Carron; Phone number 00353 87 2842474
ST MICHAEL’S PARISH RETREAT Sunday 7-8th September. This year’s overnight Parish Retreat at Drumalis Retreat Centre in Larne aims to refresh and revitalise, allowing us more time spent in prayer and contemplation as well as an opportunity to rekindle and deepen our relationship with God. We will be invited to listen to God’s voice and seek His healing grace. To book call Margaret O’Donnell – 07720635538
ACCORD NI. For marriage and relationship support, contact Accord at 02890233002 or email info@accordni.com.
OXFAM Appeal for Gaza and Ukraine – collecting dried foods, toiletries and medical supplies (no toys or clothes). Donations can be left at 27 Conor Rise. For more details contact Michael on 07564908903. Many thanks.
QUALIFIED CARE ASSISTANTS SOUGHT. For the Dominican Sisters, Fortwilliam. Send a CV to caitrionaionahouse@gmail.com, or phone Caitríona on 02890370008.
CORRYMEELA: PEACE, JUSTICE & CARE OF THE EARTH CLIMATE JUSTICE CONFERENCE. Thursday 19th Sept. Register at www.corrymeela.org/events
CARAVAGGIO’S PAINTINGS AT THE ULSTER MUSEUM A reminder that the Two famous paintings by the artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (‘The Supper at Emmaus’ and ‘The Taking of Christ’) are still on display in the Ulster Museum. The exhibition continues until 1st September 2024, at the Ulster Museum. Admission is free, and you do not need to book. The paintings are well worth seeing.
ST BERNADETTE RELIC PILGRIMAGE. A relic of St. Bernadette will come to St Mary’s, Chapel Lane on 10th & 11th October. This special once in a lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people to experience the gifts and charisms of Lourdes at home
MILLTOWN CEMETERY Heritage & Environmental Centre and Engagement
Programme. A community survey to consult on the future of Milltown is available on the Diocesan webpage downandconnor.org
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