Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collectionamounted to £1857.00

Peter’s Pence (Pope’s collection) amounted to £415

Thank you for your continued and generous support

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES CARDS Are available for the associate membership in the Sacristy and Parish Office.

ST AGNES’ FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2015 

Fr Mc Glynn would like to thank the Parishioners of St Agnes’ for their generous support over the last financial year. As a parish we had a total income of £278,282.98 however we had a total expenditure of £290,221.91 leaving us a deficit of £11,938.93. This is a substantial reduction from last years deficit which was £39, 486.12. Once again thank you for your continued support.

A break down of this financial statement can be found on the parish notice board at the side entrance of the church.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS Fr Thomas and staff wish all our parishioners a happy and enjoyable holiday period, and for those travelling a safe journey.

Remember in Prayer…

Recently Deceased: William Grant, Patrick Mc Kearney, Sadie Short, Tommy Lawlor

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Patrick Mc Cann, Sean Tabb, Patsy Armstrong, Jack & Annie Keenan & family, Gloria Halliday, Kevin Mc Shane, Brendan Thompson, Edward Mc Neill, Pat & Catherine Melley, Peggy Flynn & William Melley, James & Mary Ross, Kathleen Duffy.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

What’s on locally…

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS will take place in St Matthias’ Church, on Saturday 2nd July.  3pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confessions

4pm. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

SVP VOLUNTEERS SVP West Belfast Area Council are trying to recruit new members for all areas due to a low personnel count in certain conferences. If interested please contact Thomas ( Area Office ) on 02890 601899 or St Agnes’ on 02890 615702 and press option 2 for Sacristy.

COACHES TO THE RALLY FOR LIFE.  Coaches will be travelling from your area to the 10th All Ireland Rally for Life in Belfast city centre on Saturday 2nd July. To book your seat please contact Precious Life on 028 9027 8484 or email info@preciouslife.com

DRUMALIS RETREAT September 17th—18th 2016. All welcome. If interested contact Pat on 02890 617082

SEMPER FIDELIS – Crossgar County Down 11th Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes Friday 2nd September 2016. Mediterranee Hotel 5 nights Full Board £599 per person sharing Deposit £150.00 per person non refundable. Spiritual Director Fr Paddy Mc Cafferty CC – Kilmore Parish. For further details please contact Terry Andrews 02844831308/ 07879998559

RETIRED TEACHERS urgently needed, one morning per week, during term time “The children’s special needs charity Sólás urgently need Retired Teachers, to provide 1:1 support to children, with additional educational needs, in primary schools in the Belfast area. These are voluntary positions and  one morning per week, during term time, is required.  Full induction and ongoing support will be provided.  Please contact Anne at Sólás on 02890 247600 or Mobile  07729 779242  email anne@solasbt7.com for further details and information pack”.

EXPERIENCED PIANO TEACHER Will teach during the summer, call 02890 618285

SUMMER NOTICES

1. Morning Prayer will cease from Friday 1st July and recommence Monday 5th September.

2. The Parish Office will be closed Monday 11th July and will re-open Thursday 14th July. The office will also be closed the first 2 weeks of August.

3. The Morning Teas are suspended for  the months of July and August and will resume again on Monday 5th September

4. There will be no Parish Bulletin during the months of July and August.