ST AGNES’ PARISH BULLETIN 20TH OCTOBER 2024

PARISH NEWS…

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1622.00. 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.

NOVEMBER  REMEMBRANCE  lISTS Are now available at front and side entrances of Church. Please post completed lists into post box located right hand side of Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. Thank you.

 MASS FOR DECEASED The Annual  Mass for Deceased will take place on Monday 18th November at 7pm. Parishioners who lost a loved one in the past year should be receiving a letter of invite in the post soon. There is no need to reply, just turn up on the night to our remembrance Mass for your loved one. Everyone is welcome.

THANK YOU The Montague Family wish to thank Fr Raymond, those who visited and sent cards. Your Prayers brought comfort and consolation on losing Mary, who was loved by so many. Blessed are the peacemakers.

MISSION SUNDAY Collection for World Missions will be taken up today after Holy Communion.

 

MASS INTENTIONS

Sat 19(6.30pm): Rita Nellis, Maureen & David Phelan

Charlie, Sarah & Cassie Hayes

Sun 20(9.30am): Sally Montgomery

Sun 20(12.30pm): Mary Montague, Bill Cinnamond,

Geraldine & John Kane

Mon 21(10am): Margaret Mary Peterson, Catherine Kelly

Tues 22: NO MASS

 Wed 23(10am): Rose & Eamonn Mc Garrigle, John Smyth

 Thurs 24(10am): Thomas Woods

Fri 25(10am): Rosaleen & William Moore

Sat 26 (1pm): Mary Lavery

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: Anne Mc Allister, Maura Palmer, Christopher Mc Cann, Margaret Mary Peterson, Annette Shannon, Danny O’ Rawe RIP

Month’s Mind: Mary Montague, Mary Lavery

Anniversaries: Marie Gillen, Isobel Mc Cartney Pat Glover, Rose Macklin, Marie Standen,  Roseleen & Frank O’ Prey, Margaret Turley, Gerard Megahey, Maureen Keenan, John & Phyllis Mc Goldrick & daughter Phylis,

Kathleen Drain, Miss Isobel Boyle,  Frances Tierney.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

 

 WHAT’S ON…

What is World Mission Sunday?

World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father’s annual appeal to support overseas mission and missionaries. It takes place in every single parish worldwide. In Ireland, Missio Ireland is tasked with organising the Mission Sunday collection. Missio Ireland is the Pope’s official charity for overseas mission.

 

Mary’s Meals

A heartfelt thank you from Mary’s Meals for the £5,425.76 that was raised during the recent parish collection. This precious gift will enable 283 children to receive a daily meal at school for a full year and gain hope of a better future through education. Thank you for your generosity and please continue to keep our work in your prayers. Also, we welcome anyone interested in volunteering (totally flexible, as and when you can, and full support given) . We would love to set up a new West Belfast volunteer group based in St Agnes. A wide variety of activities available to choose from including helping us to give talks, to fundraise, to plan events, to distribute collection cans and leaflets, to take part in bucket collections and even to share any crafting skills/items at events and fairs. Further details about our work and how to get involved can be found at www.marysmeals.org.uk or contact Caoimhe McCann on 07394564065.

Special Belfast Pilgrimage (Limited availability) to Fatima EX Dublin Easter 2025, Flying with TAP airlines, Also 13th June 2025 for Feast of Saint Anthony, 13th October 2025 for Miracle of Sun Contact James Treacy 00353 61921470 jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com

A NIGHT OF HEALING St John’s Church 444 Falls Road Belfast. Guest speaker David Packie Hamilton. 7pm Sunday 20th October.

PAUSE FOR HOPE. An ecumenical prayer service will be held in Clonard Monastery on Sunday 27th October at 3.30pm for all those whose lives have been touched by cancer. Everyone welcome

Vacancy Stella Maris are currently advertising to recruit a Regional Port Chaplain for Northern Ireland. The advert has been placed by them on www.charityjob.co.uk and it can also be found at www.communityni.org/job website. The date for closure of the advert will be 1200 hours on Monday 28th October 2024.

DAY PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Saturday 2nd November on the Feast of All Souls. Bus departs from St Agnes’ at 7.30am returning approx. 10pm. Bring a packed lunch. Price £26 (includes Tea & Scones) For more information call Pat on 07946917354  or Harriet  on 07812098901

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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