PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1625.00 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
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Members of the Diocesan Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration will be speaking at all Masses this weekend.
You are invited to offer 1hour for this important Parish prayer initiative. Volunteer Cards with a timetable will be distributed after Masses. Please take one home and return to Parish Office.
JUBILEE 2025 Throughout 2025, we will see a lot of this Jubilee logo. The following will help us to understand the symbolism.
The Cross: The large cross at the centre reminds us of Jesus, and is a symbol of faith and hope.
The People: The four figures represent all people on earth. Their arms are around each other to show solidarity and friendship, and that we should be one united global family.
The Waves: The flowing waves symbolise our pilgrimage together, and that life’s journey is not always smooth, sometimes the journey can be rough and challenging.
The Anchor: The anchor is a symbol of hope. It steadies ships during storms and weather.
TUESDAY’S CHILD Thank you to all those who contributed to the crib for Tuesday’s Child. You can still contribute up to this weekend.
All donations are in Aid of Emergency Appeal helping the victims of the genocide in Gaza.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 11(6.30pm):Henrietta Turner & Ann Kelly, Hugh Madill, Maureen Young, Ellie Burns
Sun 12 (9.30am): Deirdre Maguire
Sun 12 (12.30pm): Christopher Murphy, Kathleen Walsh
Gerard Caddell & Sally Mc Grath, Mary Bailey
Mon 13 (10am): Priest’s intention
Tues 14: NO MASS
Wed 15 (10am): Priest’s intention
Thurs 16 (10am): Marie Gillen
Fri 17 (10am): Priest’s Intention
Sat 18 (1pm): Gerry Kayes
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: Eamon Mc Manus, Jean Fox, Kay Smyth.
Months Mind: Moria Kennedy, Brendan Mc Garrigle, Christopher Murphy, Ellie Burns
Anniversaries: Owen & Mary McNeill Gerry Carr, Renee Collins,
Eddie Mallon, Teresa Hannaway, Marie Wright & family deceased, Margaret Thompson, Nellie Drain, David Mc Allister, William Fennell, Corina Lynch, Tony Donnelly, Rosena Connor, Marguerite Kavanagh, Dominic & Elizabeth Fusco, Margaret Trainor, Moya Browning.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
PASTORAL COMMUNITY PILGRIMAGE Our Pastoral Community now has full details of our proposed pilgrimage to Rome, 29th September- 4th October 2025, the Jubilee Year. All Parishioners who have expressed interest in this trip will be contacted by the Parish Pilgrimage Team.
Black Mountain Older Men’s Group Over 55yrs, Chat, board games, talks on Men’s Health, light craft work, some outing and much more. Glen Community Centre, Carrigart Ave, BT 11 Starting at 12noon, light lunch and plenty of tea and Craic.
Welcoming Spring: Day of reflection led by Breige O’Hare 11am – 4pm Saturday 1 February, 2025. Holy Rosary Parish Hall, 503 Ormeau Road, Belfast. BT7 3GR Join us for a day of story and song, scripture and prayer in the company of the early Christian leader Brigid and the Jesus she loved. It’s time to slow down, a chance for new beginnings and fresh starts, ending with a beautiful liturgy commissioned for the season with new music by Mairéad Duffy. Bring a packed lunch. Tea/coffee provided. Booking essential: email info@firststepwell.com
Study Theology Online, is this for you? The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Register before February 11. Find out more on our website, prioryinstitute.com
4 Corners Festival You are warmly invited to the opening of this year’s 4 Corners Festival with Dr Lorna Gold, Chair of the International Laudato Sì Movement. In this 10th anniversary year of Pope Francis’ Encyclical “Laudato Sì”, Belfast is privileged to host Lorna Gold, Chair of the International Laudato Sì Movement, at the 4 Corners Festival on Sunday 2nd February (7pm, Jennymount Methodist Church, 222 North Queen Street, BT15 3DH).
The Queen’s Chaplaincy reopens after Christmas break with Mass this Sunday, 12 Jan, at 8pm the University’s historic Lanyon Building. Our weekday Mass schedule resumes on Monday 13 January at our temporary premises, 42 University Road. For more information on the services we offer visit qubcatholic.org
Join with us at St Colmcille’s Parish, 191 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3JB…. starting on this Wednesday 15th January at 8.00pm.for ALPHA. The Alpha experience includes food, a video presentation and small group discussions. It is a place where you can be yourself. You can say what you think about faith issues, and challenge everything. No question is too complex or too simple. Your point of view is as important as anyone else’s. To register your interest contact Noeleen by emailing : n.dunn@downandconnor.org or send a text to : 07879 498131.
Hannahstown Parish 2025 Medjugorje Marian Pilgrimage 2nd – 7th May 2025 Price £630. (price increases to £680 if no deposit before 31st Jan 25) 5 nights’ accommodation near St. James’ Church with breakfast & dinner. Full Religious programme. Travel Insurance £5 up to 79 yrs (£70 for 80 yrs – 94 yrs) Single Room Supplement £105 Ring Mary @ Marian Pilgrimages on 00353 18788159 . Quote dates of Travel and Fr. Patrick Devlin as a reference to pay the deposit and give your details.
ANNUAL RETREAT To celebrate the Jubilee our theme for this years retreat is “WITNESSES OF HOPE” Drumalis Retreat Centre Larne, Fri 17th Jan—Sun19th Jan. Speaker – FR DARREN BRENNAN. To book a place contact Margaret on 07716 288811
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