PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1920.00. MONTHLY COLLECTION £475.00. 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
WITH THANKS We would like to thank Bridgeen Mc Nicholl & Fr Laurence Gallagher and for their wonderful guidance and insights throughout the Novena. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Novena this year and those who attended in such encouraging numbers. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us.
CONFIRMATION will be celebrated on Thursday 6th March by Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ. at 4pm. Refreshments afterwards in Holy Child PS.
ASH WEDNESDAY 5th March 2025. Masses 10am & 7pm
THE IRISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST This 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.
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.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 15(6.30pm): Alice Elliot
Sun 16 (9.30am): Arthur Anderson, Kathleen Gomez, Hugh O’ Neill
Sun 16(12.30pm): Teresa Mc Keown Therese Mc Gowan, Dolly & Sean Prenter, Billy & Jean Gannon, Bob Keenan, Harry & Teresa Bradley, Brian Allen
Mon 17 (10am): Priest’s intention
Tues 18: NO MASS
Wed 19(10am): Requiem Mass for Des Cunningham RIP
Thurs 20 (10am): Priest’s intention
Fri 21(10am): Priest’s intention
Sat 22(1pm): Joseph Mc Cullagh
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: Des Cunningham RIP
Month’s Mind: Alice Elliot, Teresa Mc Keown, Therese “Terry” Mc Gowan
Anniversaries: Harry & Mary Bradley, Anne Maguire, John Clayton,, Lynda Hartley, Maria Mc Comish, Kathleen Morgan, Patrick Herald, Rita Mc Cann,,May & Bill Mc Kenna, Bill Cinnamond, Brian Fitzsimons, Liam Mc Karry, Charles Mc Garrigle, Anne Mc Carron, Peter Tohill, Arthur Anderson,
Kathleen Gomez, Brendan Lavery, James Higginson
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
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)
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL FORMATION DAY Will 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
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
DOWN AND CONNOR DIOCESAN TRUST SACRISTAN/CARETAKER HANNAHSTOWN PARISH An opportunity has arisen for a Sacristan/Caretaker within Hannahstown Parish, Hannahstown Hill, Belfast, BT17 0LT. 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 on Tuesday 25 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.
Singer-songwriter Dana will sing Our Lady of Knock, and her new songs for St Patrick (Light The Fire) and St Brigid at a special evening at The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick, on Friday March 14 at 7:30. Dana will also share stories of her life and faith journey, and perform the songs which brought her around the world including her Eurovision hit, All Kinds of Everything. Tickets are £20 and can be obtained from Eventbrite. More information from The Saint Patrick Centre 02844 619000.
THE BIG KNIT! Knitting for Age NI. For every hat knitted, Age NI receives 30p. Call 028 9024 5729, email bigknit@ageni.org or visit www.ageni.org/thebig
“HOPE” – A Retreat for those Discerning the Priesthood Are you considering the call the priesthood? Join us for the Vocation to the Priesthood Retreat from 7th –9th March at Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne. To book a place please contact the Vocations Director : Fr Conor Mc Grath at c.mcgrath@\doenandconnor.org Let us all continue to pray for vocations in our diocese.
TROCAIRE LENT 2025 If you would like to be involved in the work of Trocaire this coming Lent, check the website trocaire.org. There is a webinar planned to promote this year’s campaign on 19th February at 7.30pm. Contact anna.keegan@trocaire.org
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