CHRISTMAS EVE : 10am
CHRISTMAS VIGIL 7pm
CHRISTMAS DAY: 9.30am & 12 Noon
THURS 26th & FRI 27th DEC: Mass 10am
SAT 28th DEC: Feast of the Holy Innocents 1pm. 6.30pm Vigil Mass
SUN 29th DEC: Feast of the Holy Family 9.30am & 12.30pm
MON 30th DEC: Mass 10am
TUE 31st DEC: New Year’s Eve Mass 10am
WED 1st JAN: Feast of Mary, the Mother of God 10am Mass
THURS 2nd JAN & FRI 3rd JAN :10am Mass
SAT4th JAN: 1pm & 6.30pm Vigil Mass ( Confessions as usual)
SUN 5th JAN : 9.30am & 12.30pm Mass
MON 6th JAN : HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
10am & 7pm
TUES 7th JAN: NO MASS
WED 8th JAN—FRI 10TH JAN : 10am Mass
SAT 11th JAN:1pm & 6.30pm Vigil (Confessions as usual)
SUN 12th JAN: Baptism of the Lord 9.30am &12.30pm
(FROM MONDAY 13TH JAN NORMAL MASS TIMES RESUME)
Invitation to Opening of Jubilee Year –
29th December On Christmas Eve 2024, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door in St Peter’s Basilica and the Jubilee of Hope will begin in Rome. The theme the Holy Father has chosen for this year of special graces is ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ and he invites the whole People of God – clergy and laity – to celebrate God’s Gift of Grace through their expressions of Deep Faith, Lively Hope and Active Charity. The Holy Year in the Diocese will begin on the Feast of the Holy Family.
All parishioners are warmly invited to join Bishop Alan McGuckian at the Solemn Opening Mass of the Jubilee Year of Hope on Sunday, 29th December at 3pm in St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. We encourage everyone to attend and be part of this celebration for the Jubilee Year. The webcam will allow for people to view the Mass from home: www.churchservices.tv/stpeterscathedral
Christmas Message from Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ
As we celebrate the joy of Christmas, I send heartfelt greetings to all the faithful of our diocese, embracing the hope that Christ brings into our world. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, may the tender love of God shown by the birth of Jesus guide us, inspiring renewal and deepening our faith. I extend my deep gratitude to the clergy and our dedicated parish volunteers whose selfless service brings the warmth of God’s love to life in our community. May God’s abundant blessing be with you and your loved ones this Christmas and throughout the coming year.
The Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.
Amen
PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to
£1676.00 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
LECTIO DIVINA It will be the final week of Lectio Divina this Sunday 22nd December at 7pm followed by refreshments in the Church
SPECIAL THANKS To all who volunteer in our Parish throughout the year. Thank you for your dedication and hard work it is greatly appreciated. We wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
OFFICE HOLIDAY’S The Parish office will be closed from Tuesday 24th Dec and will re-open on Thurs 2nd Jan. There will be no parish bulletin on the weekend of 28th & 29th December. We would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2025 and thank you for your continued support to our wonderful parish.
PARISH HALL The Seniors Tea Morning will recommence on Wed 8th Jan 2025
GOD CALLING! Have you got one hour in the week to spare? Adoration is coming to the parish in the New Year. Further details in the coming weeks
LIVE STREAMING If you would like to view the 7pm Vigil or any other Masses over Christmas and New Year please go to www.stagnesbelfast.com
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 21 (6.30pm): Eamonn Friel, Paul Mc Keever, Annie & Alfie Simpson
Sun 22(9.30am): John & Frankie Shields, Patricia Cairns
Brian & Colin Canning, Margaret & Ellen Frances Kelly & family
Sun 22(12.30pm): Gerry Mc Allister, Peggy &
George O’ Donnell, John & Briege Mc Gourty
Rosaleen Mc Kenna, Dan & Elizabeth Mc Allister, Thomas Alan Mc Cartney.
Mon 23(10am): Mary Mc Morrow
Tue 24: (10am) : Christmas Eve Special intention
Vigil: (7pm) : Priest’s intention
Christmas Day: (9.30am): Priest’s intention
(12noon): Priest’s intention
Thurs 26(10am): Mary Hynes, Seamus Kennedy,
Jared Mc Knight
Fri 27(10am): Annie Wilson
Sat 28(1pm): Mass of the Holy Innocents
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: Ellie Burns, Christopher Murphy RIP
Anniversaries: Margaret Hernan, Eileen, Michael, Mairead &
Martin Darragh, Cornelius, Mary & Mary Ann Small, Grace Kemp,
Sean Robinson & Robinson family, Rose Doyle, Margaret & William
Burgoyne, Pat & Kevin Burgoyne & deceased family members, Maura McCartan, Tommy Culbert, Ellen Smith, Eugene Toner, Joseph Rogers, Margaret Burns, Deceased members of the Wright family, Margaret Thompson & Marie Wright, Alfie Love, Samuel Scott jnr, Martin Morgan jnr, Raymond Crossey
Colin & Brian Canning, Eileen Hughes, Bobby Rooney, Nan Mc Kearney,
Seamus & Kathleen Mc Bride, James & Margaret Carey, Bishop Patrick Walsh, Shannon Leong
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
ST LOUISE’S COLLEGE Open night Thurs 9th Jan 2023. Principals’ Address 4.30pm and 6.30pm
ST GENEVIEVE’S HIGH SCHOOL OPEN DAY. Thursday 9th Jan.
1-3pm Principal’s Address 1pm.
ST MARY’S CBGS OPEN NIGHTS Wed 15th & Thurs 16th Jan at 7pm.
ST DOMINIC’S OPEN DAY Saturday 11th Jan 2024. 9am-1pm. Principal’s Address 9.30am and 11am. Primary 6 and 7 pupils are welcome.
St. Colm’s High School Open Night Thursday 9th January at 7pm. Primary 6 and 7 pupils and parents most welcome.
Christmas Eve Vigil Mass Times In Our Pastoral Community.
St Teresa’s 8pm (Carols from 7.30pm)
Holy Spirit –5pm
St Matthias’-Christmas Day 10am
St Oliver Plunkett –5pm & 9pm
Hannahstown – 6pm
St Michael’s – 5pm & 7pm
ST OLIVER PLUNKETT PARISH Come and bring in the New year with the Lord. Celebrate the end of 2024 & welcome 2025 with the celebration of Mass at 11pm followed by a toast to 2025 afterwards in the Parish Hall. All welcome!
Invitation to Opening of Jubilee Year – 29th December On Christmas Eve 2024, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door in St Peter’s Basilica and the Jubilee of Hope will begin in Rome. The theme the Holy Father has chosen for this year of special graces is ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ and he invites the whole People of God – clergy and laity – to celebrate God’s Gift of Grace through their expressions of Deep Faith, Lively Hope and Active Charity. The Holy Year in the Diocese will begin on the Feast of the Holy Family.
All parishioners are warmly invited to join Bishop Alan McGuckian at the Solemn Opening Mass of the Jubilee Year of Hope on Sunday, 29th December at 3pm in St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. We encourage everyone to attend and be part of this celebration for the Jubilee Year. The webcam will allow for people to view the Mass from home: www.churchservices.tv/stpeterscathedral
Christmas Message from Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ As we celebrate the joy of Christmas, I send heartfelt greetings to all the faithful of our diocese, embracing the hope that Christ brings into our world. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, may the tender love of God shown by the birth of Jesus guide us, inspiring renewal and deepening our faith. I extend my deep gratitude to the clergy and our dedicated parish volunteers whose selfless service brings the warmth of God’s love to life in our community. May God’s abundant blessing be with you and your loved ones this Christmas and throughout the coming year.
Fr Raymond would like to wish you and your family
Christmas Joy and Peace and a very Happy New Year
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