PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1230.00. 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.
OUR LADY’S ROSARY FESTIVAL From 5th October—13th October. Our 21st Annual Rosary Procession concludes from St. Johns Church on Sunday 13th October to St. Peter’s Cathedral 2.30pm. The procession will be followed by Benediction in St Peter’s Cathedral and a Catholic Organisations’ fair afterwards in the Cathedral Hall with refreshments. For more information on each event, please visit: belfastrosaryfestival.com or call 07955386288
FOODSTOCK Just a gentle reminder that our local foodbank has placed a container in the entrance hall of the Church for nonperishable food items eg canned food, Pasta etc. Your donations make a big difference to local people in crisis. Thank you for your support.
November anniversary and Month’s Mind Masses Please ensure if you need to book an anniversary or month’s mind Mass during November, we will only do these at the weekend. Masses during the week are devoted to Masses for the dead. Thankyou.
HOLY CHILD PRIMARY SCHOOL MASS For the opening of the School Year will take place in St Agnes’ on Wednesday 25th September at 1.30pm.
First Holy Communion 2025 The date for First Holy Communion in Holy Child primary school is Saturday 17th May 2025 11:00am.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently Deceased: Mary O’ Neill, Mary (May) Devlin, Patrick Mallon,
Mary Montague RIP
Month’s Mind: Kathleen Dalton
Anniversaries: Mary Mc Donald, Shelagh, Desmond & Otto Schiess, Kevin Taylor, Dorothy Mallon, Haidee Mc Dermott, Ciaran Maskey, John Rooney, John Cairns, Anna Connolly
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 21(6.30pm): Richard Wilson, Damian Wilson,
Phil Farnsworth, Michael Madden, Philip Mc Aleese,
Kathleen Dalton, Tom Morgan
Sun 22 (9.30am): James Mc Donagh, Deirdre O’Neill,
John Hannaway
Sun 22 (12.30pm): Augustine Breen, Elizabeth Moore,
Dympna O’ Rourke
Mon 23 (10am): Requiem Mass for Mary Montague RIP
Tues 24 : NO MASS
Wed 25(10am): Aurelio Macatubal ( Recently deceased)
Thurs 26 (10am): Priest’s intention
Fri 27 (10am): Tom Teeney
Sat 28 (1pm): 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
NB: In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass.
WHAT’S ON…
HOLY CHILD PRIMARY SCHOOL NIGHT AT THE RACES Friday 27th September 8pm-late. Falls Bowling Club. Come along and enjoy a great night at the races followed by a disco. For tickets and enquires contact holychildcc@hotmail.com. Tickets £5
ST BERNADETTE RELIC PILGRIMAGE. A relic of St. Bernadette will come to St Mary’s, Chapel Lane on 15th & 16th October. This special once in a lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people to experience the gifts and charisms of Lourdes at home
ECO TIPS FOR THE SEASON OF CREATION Cycle, walk , use public transport or car-share instead of driving, turn off lights when leaving a room/ install energy saving lights, wash laundry at 30 degrees when possible/ dry washing outside, use reusable water bottles to reduce single use plastics.
Beginning Experience The loss of a partner through death, separation or divorce is devastating. Beginning Experience is offering a programme of bereavement support in St Bride’s Hall, Derryvolgie Ave., Belfast on three Saturdays (September 30th; October 28th and November 25th 2023) Booking essential. To find out more, contact Marie on 07896119669 or email belfastbe@yahoo.com
SILENT RETREAT Fr. Joseph K. Bill Retreat– Given by Fr. Anthony Saji V.C. 5 Day Silent Spiritual Renewal & Healing Retreat @ St Mary’s Convent, Knock Shrine on Monday 30th September to Friday 4th October 2024. Contact Roisin on 00353749363336 for details
Free Irish classes at Naomh Pól! Bunrang (beginners) and Ciorcál Comhrá (conversation) every Tuesday Meánrang (intermediate) every Wednesday Tea, coffee & biscuits at 7.00pm, classes start at 7.15pm. Contact Glen Phillips on 07906 179605 for more details Fáilte roimh chách!
OXFAM Urgent Appeal for Gaza and Ukraine – collecting toiletries and warm clothing, Blankets etc. for Men, Women & Children. Donations can be left at 27 Conor Rise. For more details contact Michael on 07564908903. Many thanks
DOMINICAN JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK. Sunday 13 th October. Bus leaves Kennedy Shopping Centre @ 7.30am, returning at 10pm, £25.T: Tina 07517151978
“PRAY, HOPE AND DON’T WORRY” Celebration of Mass and blessing with the Holy relic of Saint Padre Pio Sunday, 22nd September at 7pm. St Vincent De Paul Parish 171 Ligoniel Rd. There will be a collection to support the Parish of St Vincent De Paul.
SEASON OF CREATION – All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty. Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one.
To mark the closing of the Season of Creation a Prayer Service will be held in St Teresa of Avila Church on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 at 7pm.
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