ST AGNES PARISH NOVENA BEGINS THIS MONDAY 3RD FEB
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-(Main Celebrant Bishop Alan Mc Guckian SJ.)
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 by Bishop Alan Mc Guckian SJ. 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
FOODSTOCK This time of year is tough for so many people. At Foodstock, they have food parcels available for collection if anyone is finding it tough. So if you can afford a few items please drop them off at our collection box which sits in our front porch or call into Foodstock Monday to Saturday 9.30 to 1pm at 150 Andersonstown Road Every little really does help!
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 01(6.30pm): Mary Agnes Fox, Maureen Mc Glennon, Eamon Mc Manus
Sun 02 (9.30am): Priest’s intention
Sun 02(12.30pm): Gerard O’Rawe, Paula Darragh
Mon 03(10am): ( NOVENA BEGINS) Eileen Clayton
(7pm): Priest’s intention
Tues 04: James Mulgrew
(7pm): Priest’s intention
Wed 05(10am):Priest’s intention
(7pm): Priest’s intention
Thurs 06 (10am):Priest’s intention
(7pm): Priest’s intention
Fri 07 (10am): Priest’s Intention
(7pm): Priest’s intention
Sat 08(1pm): Mass for the Sick (Main Celebrant Bishop Alan Mc Guckian SJ.)
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: Rachel Mac Manus, Ted Smyth
Month’s Mind: Eamon Mc Manus
Anniversaries: Teresa Spence, Betty Wynne, Jim Zemrowsky,
Arthur Loughran, Anne Stevenson, Kathleen Magee, Teresa Shevlin,
Brendan O’ Donnell
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
MATT TALBOT RELICS On Monday 3 February, the relics of the Venerable Matt Talbot will be received at St Peter’s Cathedral at 5pm. Mass will be celebrated at 7.30pm and the visit will conclude with Night Prayer at 10pm. All are welcome to join us at the Cathedral for this time of prayer and intercession, particularly for those struggling with addictions, as well as their families and those who are affected.
Word on Fire UK Bible Conference – February 2025 Join Bishop Robert Barron and thousands of other Catholics from across the UK and beyond for Evangelisation & Culture: The Bible. Come to London this February to gain a deeper appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures and their relevance to the Church’s mission today.
Date – Friday 21st – Saturday 22nd February 2025
Location – Excel Centre, East London
Speakers Include – Bishop Robert Barron, N.T. Wright, Professor Tracey Rowland and more… For more information and to register, please visit: wordonfire.org/the-bible-event During the conference there will be an opportunity to gather with Irish participants to discuss Word on Fire in Ireland. If you are interested contact Emily on emily@faithversed.com or +44 (0)7481 940689 for more details.
FOUR CORNERS FESTIVAL. 31st Jan – 9th Feb. This year’s theme is HOME. For information on the opening event, as well as the full programme of events, visit www.tickettailor.com/events/4cornersfestival2.
ST BRIGID’S DAY LECTURE Sun 2nd Feb at 4pm St Brides Parish Centre.
Guest speaker: Bishop Alan Mc Guckian SJ.
Theme: Synodality for Mission. All welcome
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.
ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. An Accord marriage preparation facilitator is a personally fulfilling role, blending life experience and faith. Successful applicants will receive professional training in the Accord marriage preparation programme and be part of a team delivering programmes locally. Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or by email to marriagepreparation@accord.ie and for further information see www.accord.ie
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Monday 10th February at 7.30pm in the Crowne Plaza, Shaws Bridge, Belfast.
St Teresa of Avila – Part time Parish Secretary vacancy 18 hours per week, days of attendance and work pattern to be agreed with the Parish Priest. Rate of Pay – £12.50 gross per hour. Full details can be found on the Diocesan website at: http://www.downandconnor.org clicking on the tab: JOB VACANCIES and on the Community NI website, where terms and conditions relating to the role can also be accessed by way of a Role Profile and Employment Application form. Closing date is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 4 February 2024.
Calling all Knitters! We’re delighted to announce the Big Knit is back for 2025! So grab your needles and your brightest yarn and get knitting for Age NI. For every hat knitted, Age NI receives 30p, and that money helps the Charity support older people who have no one else to turn to. To register and find out more, call Age NI on 028 9024 5729, email bigknit@ageni.org or visit www.ageni.org/thebigknit
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