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 £1616.00 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
THE IRISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST Next weekend 15/16 February a special collection will be taken up in aid of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust that brings sick children to Lourdes every Easter. Volunteers will speak about the work of the Trust and your generosity will be very much appreciated.
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
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY For Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life Let us pray, that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life
Get Your Shamrock Here! Please help support a young person’s journey to meet Pope Francis in Rome By donating just £1.50 in return, receive a shamrock to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! We truly appreciate your generosity. Join us on here after all masses on Saturday 15th March and Sunday 16th March Thank you in advance for your support
WITH THANKS Sincere thanks to Bridgeen Mc Nicholl for her inspiring words and beautiful singing during the first four days of our Parish Novena. We wish her God’s blessing in all her future endeavours..
N.B Please note there will be no 10am Mass next Friday 14th Feb
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 08(6.30pm): Harry & Mary Bradley, Anne Maguire, John Clayton,, Lynda Hartley, Maria Mc Comish, Kathleen Morgan
Sun 09 (9.30am): Patrick Herald
Sun 09(12.30pm): Rita Mc Cann,, May & Bill Mc Kenna, Bill Cinnamond,
Mon 10 (10am): Brian Fitzsimons
(7pm): Priest’s intention
Tues 11: Liam Mc Karry
(7pm): Priest’s intention
Wed 12(10am):Carmel Rooney, Charles Mc Garrigle
Thurs 13 (10am): Holy Souls
Fri 14(10am): NO MASS
Sat 15(1pm): Jean Fox
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: Bernadette Meehan, Very Reverend Brendan Smyth PP,
Very Reverend Canon Noel Conway PE RIP
Month’s Mind: Jean Fox
Anniversaries: Sean Connolly, Mary Agnes Fox, Maureen Mc Glennon,
Gerard O’Rawe, Paula Darragh, Eileen Clayton, James Mulgrew,
Thomas O’ Malley, Joseph Hughes.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
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
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
Down & Connor Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2025: Celebrating the Jubilee Year and our 40th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage: 9/10 – 15th/16th July. 5 & 7 Night options available. Please visit www.downandconnor.org/lourdes for more information or call the Pilgrimage Office on (028) 9077 0162 or email lourdes@downandconnor.org Youth Team (9-16th July): applications now open (see website for details)
DOWN AND CONNOR DIOCESAN TRUST ST JOHN’S PARISH “HOUSEKEEPER” A vacancy has arisen for a Housekeeper within St John’s Parish, 470 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6EN. Full details relating to the vacancy can be found on the Diocesan website at: http://www.downandconnor.org clicking on the tab: JOB VACANCIES. Closing date for applications will be 12.00 noon Tuesday 18 February 2025
NOW FLYING DIRECT FROM BELFAST INTERNATIONAL /PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA 7 Nights F/B Avenida Hotel 30th July/6th August. Spiritual Director Fr Martin Graham Adm. Convenient flight times. £885pps. For further details contact Joe Catney 07776425631. Also 28th May/4th June.
Message from Fr. Patrick Devlin/Hannahstown Parish Further to advice and much consideration, I am pleased to announce the sale of leases for vaults in our columbarium in Hannahstown Parish. This process will begin on Thursday the 13th of February 2025. Please contact the parish office (by phone only) from the above date, during the hours of 9 am – 11 am Mon – Fri. We will require your name, address, contact number and email to begin this process. Priority will be given to those families who have Ashes of loved ones ready to be interred. The cost is £2000 for a 2 X Urn Vault & £3,500 for a 4 X Urn Vault. I would advise you spiritually and pastorally that if you do have a loved one’s Ashes at home, please consider a dignified interment in our beautiful parish columbarium. I refer you to page 10 of Bishop Alan’s “A Family Guide to Planning and Celebrating a Funeral in the catholic church” https://www.downandconnor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/A-Family-Guide-to-Planning-and-Celebrating-a-Funeral-in-the-Catholic-Church.pdf. May our loved ones Rest in Peace.
ST GENEVIEVE’S SPRING CONCERT Takes place on Wednesday the 5th March 2025. Tickets are available to purchase at School reception for £5
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL FORMATION DAYWill take place on Sat 22nd Feb in St Teresa’s Parish Centre. Tea and coffee will be available from 10am with the day starting at 10.30am. For catering and planning purposes, we require details of all who will attend. If you want to attend email– pathwaystothefuture@downandconnor.org by Friday 14th February.
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