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 £1460.00 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
SERVICE OF LIGHT at 2pm Thurs 6th February 2025
CONFIRMATION will be celebrated on Thursday 6th March at 4pm. Refreshments afterwards in Holy Child PS.
ASH WEDNESDAY 5th March 2025. Masses 10am & 7pm
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.
DIOCESAN DIRECTORIES A limited number are now available from the Sacristy priced £4
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. Leaflets with full programme are available in the Church
Holy Child Primary School and de la salle college – recipients of the Spirit of Catholic Education Award 2025 To mark Catholic Schools’ Week, the Diocese of Down and Connor paid tribute to the inspiring work of twenty schools from across the diocese by awarding them with the prestigious Spirit of Catholic Education Award 2025. This year, it is our pleasure to announce that two of our parish schools, Holy Child Primary and De La Salle College were among the award-winning schools at a special ceremony in St Mary’s University College on 22nd January. We send our warmest congratulations to all the staff of Holy Child and De La Salle who are representative of how teachers across the diocese monitor, evaluate, review and embed an ongoing commitment to living out the Spirit of Catholic Education. Well done to everyone!!
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 25(6.30pm): Betty Wynne, Jim Zemrowsky
Sun 26 (9.30am): Arthur Loughran
Sun 26 (12.30pm): Anne Stevenson
Mon 27 (10am): Priest’s intention
Tues 28: NO MASS
Wed 29(10am): Requiem Mass for Rachel Mac Manus
Thurs 30 (10am):Priest’s intention
Fri 31 (10am): Priest’s Intention
Sat 01(1pm): May Hynes, Kathleen Magee
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: Teresa Mc Keown, Therese Mc Gowan, Rachel Mac Manus, Margo McNaughton
Anniversaries: Terry Anderson, Sarah Gemma Carberry,
Kathleen Montgomery, Joe Lynch, Jim Larkin , Patrick Crossin,, Ann Maguire, Betty Burgoyne, Joe Maguire & family, Dolours Price-Rea
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHA’TS 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.
First Saturday Devotions will take place in St. Matthias’s Church, Glen Road on 1st February 3.00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confessions and Act of Consecration., Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet 4.00 p.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
VACANCY A vacancy has arisen for the appointment of a Parish Secretary (Part-time) within St Teresa of Avila Parish, 135 Glen Road, Belfast, BT11 8BL. The terms are based on a permanent appointment requiring 18 hours per week, days of attendance and work pattern to be agreed with the Parish Priest. Closing date for applications will be 12.00 noon on Tuesday 4 February 2025. Full details relating to the vacancy can be found on the Diocesan website at: http://www.downandconnor.org clicking on the tab: JOB VACANCIES
MATT TALBOT RELICS The order of the Knights of St Columbanus are honoured, to have been appointed custodians of the Relics of Venerable Matt Talbot, as they journey to Cathedrals and Churches throughout the various Dioceses of Ireland. This Mass will take place in St Peter’s Cathedral on February 3rd at 7.30pm. The relics of Ven. Matt Talbot shall be available for Veneration from 5pm and after Mass concluding with night prayer at 10pm.
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