St Agnes’ Parish Novena to:
Our Lady of Lourdes
3rd to 11th February 2025
SPEAKERS: Fr Laurence Gallagher &
Bridgeen Mc Nicholl
Mass Times:
Sunday: 9.30am & 12.30pm
Monday to Friday: 10am & 7pm
Saturday: 1pm & 6.30pm (Vigil)
Novena Mass for the Sick: Sat 8th Feb at 1pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during the Novena
ALL NOVENA SESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE THROUGH
THE PARISH WEBCAM
PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1830.00 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 Thanks to all those who signed up since last weekend. Inaugural Mass will take place on Saturday 25th Jan at 1pm.
DIARY DATES FOR 2025 Ash Wednesday 5th March, Confirmation Thurs 6th March at 4pm, Good Friday 18th April, Easter Sunday 20th April.
FEAST OF ST AGNES To celebrate the Feast of St Agnes there will be a 10am Mass this Tuesday 21st January.
TUESDAY’S CHILD Thank you to all those who contributed to the crib for Tuesday’s Child. The amount raised was £5000.00. All donations are in Aid of Emergency Appeal helping the victims of the genocide in Gaza.
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY Holy Child P.S as part of Catholic Schools’ week invite Grandparents & family members to celebrate Grandparents’ Day on Wednesday 22nd Jan at 10am Mass here in St Agnes. P4 –P7 Classes will attend.
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Anne Friel & Pat Mc Grath who were commissioned as Lay Funeral Ministers at a special ceremony on Wednesday 15th Jan at the Mater Dei Chapel Living Church Premises on the Cliftonville Road.
PARKING Please can we ask you to refrain from parking over gates in St Agnes Drive as this is causing disruption and even distress to our neighbours.
RTE SUNDAY SERVICE 11am this Sunday 19th Jan features a service for Christian Unity involving Fr Martin Magill together with members of the Fitzroy Community and some Parishioners from St Agnes. Please tune in!
MASS INTENTIONS…
Sat 18(6.30pm): Terry Anderson
Sun 19 (9.30am): Priest’s intention
Sun 19 (12.30pm): Gemma Carberry, Kathleen Montgomery
Joe Lynch, Jim Larkin
Mon 20 (10am): Priest’s intention
Tues 21: Feast of St Agnes 10am Mass
Wed 22(10am): Priest’s intention
Thurs 23 (10am):Priest’s intention
Fri 24 (10am): Priest’s Intention
Sat 25 (1pm): Patrick Crossin
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: Alice Elliott, Kay Smith, Teresa Mc Keown
Anniversaries: Henrietta Turner, Ann Kelly, Hugh Madill, Maureen Young, Deirdre Maguire, Kathleen Walsh, Gerry Kayes,
Gerard Caddell & Sally Mc Grath, Mary Bailey, Marie Gillen, Fr Peter Forde, Hugh & Meta McEvoy, Raymond Mc Guigan.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
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
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).
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
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE. The loss of a partner through death, separation or divorce is devastating. Beginning Experience is offering a programme of bereavement support in St Bride’s Hall, Derryvolgie Ave. on 25 Jan, 22 Feb & 29 March. Booking essential. T: 07519289185 / 07896119669 or E: belfastbe@yahoo.com
JUBILEE 2025 “For everyone, may the Jubilee be a moment of genuine, personal encounter with the Lord Jesus, the “door” (cf John 10:7,9) of our salvation, whom the Church is charged to proclaim always, everywhere and to all, as our “hope” (1 Tim 1:1) (Pope Francis)
Jubilee candles are available after Mass to encourage family prayer at home
Parish Pastoral Councils training:
As we move forward with the reconstitution and formation of our Parish Pastoral Councils (PPC), I would like to invite parishioners interested in becoming part of the PPC to the following information evening. Tuesday 28th January 7pm -9 pm. Tea/coffee served from 6:30 pm. Venue: St Teresa’s Parish Centre, Glen Road Belfast Tea/coffee served from 6:30 pm the meeting will begin promptly at 7pm This evening session will provide an overview of the context, role, and responsibilities of a PPC. It will also explore the gifts, skills, and qualities required to be a PPC member. These sessions will help those who may be interested in this leadership role to understand what it entails and to discern if this is a role for them in the life of their Parish. Please contact the Parish Office to note your interest in attending this meeting.
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