Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collectionamounted to £2664.00

Thank you for your continued and generous support

VIGIL CHOIR Are looking for  new members and musicians especially Tin Whistle Players. Contact Gerry on  02890 225123

CROCHET CLASS Starting Thurs 15th Sept, 10.30am-12.30am in St Agnes’ Parish Hall behind church. All welcome.

Volunteers urgently required by St. Agnes’ SPREDgroup. Can you spare 2hrs every Tuesday night (term-time only) to work with people with special needs in a caring and relaxed environment? If so, please contact Louise on 07725345193.

ST AGNES SVP  For temporary financial assistance please call  07715677584

CHURCH CLEANERS The church is cleaned every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm. Please come along if interested in volunteering. Thank you.

BAPTISED IN CHRIST. We welcome to St  Agnes’: Zara Lynas Dowdall, Jacob Michael Greene, Rose Mc Mullan, Oliver James Mc Kenna.

Remember in Prayer…

Recently Deceased: Irene Kerr,

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Anne & Bernard Derby, Mary Mc Caughey, Lily Hamilton, Haidee Mc Dermott, Bridget Grant, Kevin Taylor, Agnes Clarke Breda Savage, Peter Mc Shane.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

What’s on Locally…

FAITH AND LIFE CONVENTIONThe third Diocesan Faith and Life Convention will be held on Saturday, 24th September in Our Lady and St Patrick’s College, Knock. Details of speakers, workshops and early-bird deals can be found on the website: faithandliftconvention.org. The Faith and Life Convention is a forum for people from across the diocese, and beyond, to gather together and take part in a range of conversations about the meaning of faith and it’s relevance to every area of our lives. Sarah Teather, of the Jesuit Refugee Service, will be the keynote speaker and will invite us to reflect on the current refugee crisis. Each participant can attend two workshops which will be booked on a first come, first served basis. Early booking is essential and will cost £25 per person. The convention is now an annual event in the Diocese with 500 people taking part. Strongly recommended as a good and informative day

MERCY PRAYER CENTRE Programme beginning 19th September.

WEEKLY PROGRAMME–Mon 11am  Lectio Divina. 2pm Intercessory Prayer. Tue 1.15 Christian Meditation. Wed 7.30pm Lectio Divina.

MONTHLY PROGRAMME– 1st Friday Charismatic Core Group. 2nd Friday Maranatha Healing Group. 3rd Wednesday Closed Group. Time varies for Reading Group. Retreat days will be posted nearer the time. All welcome.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR…. Trocaire – www.trocaire.org or freephone 0800 912 1200 Volunteer Now (Older People’s Project) – 9023202

ST PADRE PIO MASS  Nativity Church, Poleglass Thursday 22nd September 2016. Mass 7.30pm. Followed by Blessing and Veneration with Relic.

LATIN MASS St Thérèse Church Somerton Road on Sunday 18th September at 6pm and Tuesday 20th September at 7pm.

ANNUAL BELFAST PIONEER MASS St Luke’s Church Twinbrook this Monday 19th September at 7pm. All Pioneers and friends welcome.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Saturday 24th to Sunday 25th September. £130 inc. a night in the Knock House Hotel and two stops at the Killyhevlin Hotel Contact Margaret O’Reilly on 07563 185693

SUPPORT FOR MARRIAGE Accord – 90339944 – email belfast@accordni.com -www.accord-ni.co.uk. Pre-marriage courses also available. Retrouvaille – 01 4953536 – email info@retrouvaille.ie – www.retrouvaille