ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 6TH APRIL 2025.. 5TH SUNDAY IN LENT

HOLY WEEK  &  EASTER ARRANGEMENTS  2025

    Palm Sunday 13April

Masses at the usual times

Sunday: 9.30am; 12.30pm

Monday 14 April

Mass 10am

Penitential Service 7pm

Tuesday 15 April

 Mass 10am

 Wednesday 16 April

    Mass 10am

  12 noon Mass of Chrism in St Peter’s Cathedral

(webcam https://stpetersbelfast.ie)

            Holy Thursday 17 April

    10am: Morning Prayer of the Church

 7pm: Mass of the Lord’s Supper  followed by Adoration at the Altar of Repose

   10pm: Night Prayer of the Church

     Good Friday 18 April

         10am: Morning Prayer of the Church

              3pm: Solemn Liturgy of Our Lord’s Passion

7pm: Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday 19April

10am: Morning Prayer of the Church

8.30pm: Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 20 Apri

Masses

9.30am & 12 Noon

There will be no weekday Masses during Easter Week

USUAL MASS SCHEDULE WILL RESUME AT 6.30pm SAT 26 APRIL

ALL MASSES CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR PARISH WEBCAM

www.stagnesbelfast.com

 

PARISH NEWS…

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1505.00 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

 TROCAIRE BOXES will be available at entrances/exits. Please take one home.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY will continue this Sunday at the 9.30am Mass. It’s a chance for young children to understand the gospel message with their peers. All primary school children welcome!

LENTEN TALK

Saturday  12th APRIL 2025 at 2pm St Agnes’ Parish Centre,  St Agnes’ Drive.

WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? (Mt 16:17) A TALK BY ARTHUR NOLAN on the SHROUD OF TURIN & Fr RAYMOND Mc CULLAGH speaking on the

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Schedule for the day

1pm Holy mass

1:30pm Eucharistic Adoration

2:00pm Talks in Parish Centre

Tea & Coffee will be served, hosted by the Legion of Mary.

Hosted by the Legion of Mary

THE EASTER VIGIL IS NOW CHANGED TO 8.30PM

  In preparation for Easter there will be an additional 10am Mass on Tue 15th April

 

REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Recently Deceased:  James Garland, Marie Courtney RIP

Anniversaries:  Vincent Hynes, Kay Byrne, Mary & George Ferguson, Sue O’ Neill, Lynsey Conboy, Kathleen Kane, John Lawrenson, Vincent Mc Caffrey,

Terry Montgomery & deceased Family members, Patrick Scott & son Patrick,

Aurelio & Vilma Mactubal, Charles Walsh, Sarah Mc Phillips.

 

MASS INTENTIONS

Sat 05 (6.30pm): Anne Dornan, Sally O’ Gorman

Sun 06 (9.30am): Charles Walsh, James Mc Kenna

Sun 06(12.30pm): Ann Johnston, Esther Martin

Mon 07(10am): Terry Montgomery & deceased family members

Tues 08: NO MASS

Wed 09:(10am): Sean Laverty

 Thurs 10(10am): Priest’s intention

 Fri 11(10am): Tom Smith, Paul Denny

Sat 12(1pm): Marie Foley

In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass.

 

WHAT’S ON…

LOUGH DERG YOUTH EVENT Are you involved, or keen to become involved in Church Music in your Parish, School, University etc.? We invite you to join us for ‘Sing for Joy!’ – A Day of Music and Ministry. Saturday 26th April 2025 at Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Boat departs at 9:30am. In the prayerful setting of Lough Derg, this day will provide space for the power of music to nourish our spirit and allow us to give praise to God through the beauty of sound, song, and silence. There will be various inputs as well as time to pray, connect with others and explore this Sacred place. The day will conclude with the Celebration of the Eucharist at 5pm (open to the public). This day is open to young people aged 18-35 and is free to attend (supported by the Knights of St Columbanus). Registration is essential via https://bit.ly/SingforJoy . For further information please contact info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk <mailto:info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk> / +447759496677

Cappella Caeciliana present WORLDS OF LIGHT in Clonard Monastery on
Sunday 6th April at 5.30pm. Programme includes the Fauré Requiem with
professional orchestra. Tickets £20 from www.caeciliana.org, Clonard
reception and Matchetts, Wellington Place. Students and under 25s free.

ST MALACHY’S COLLEGE’S SPRING CONCERT. Tuesday 8th April at 7.30pm in the College Hall. Admission Free. Retiring collection.

GEORGE’S SINGERS: Mozart Requiem. In St Peter’s Cathedral on Wednesday 9th April at 7.45pm. Tickets £25 (£15 conc.), at the door or e: contactstgeorges@gmail.com

NI PRISON SERVICE. Seeks volunteers for its Independent Monitoring Board. Visit  www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/board-opportunity-independent-monitoring-board-seekingmembers, for further details, and to apply.

Our family of Parishes

Fr Raymond McCullagh – St Agnes – 028 90615 702

Fr Gabriel Lyons – St Teresa’s – 028 9061 2855

Fr Ciaran Feeney – St Michael the Archangel – 028 9508 8030

Fr Brendan Mulhall – Holy Trinity – 028 9059 0985

Fr Patrick Devlin – St Joseph’s Hannahstown – 028 9061 4567

Fr Tony Mc Aleese– St Oliver Plunkett– 02890 618180

Emergency phone 07549209775 – Only for those needing last rites or in the case of a death

 

Catholic Mothers Ireland National Easter Raffle

Support the Catholic Mothers Ireland EASTER RAFFLE. With the grand prize of a trip to Medjugorie with Marian Pilgrimages & other great prizes; buy your raffle tickets today. Text/Whatsapp 085 1471516 ( £4/€5 for 1 entry, £8/€10 for 3 entries, £25/€30 for 10 entries, £45/€50 for 20 entries )

Draw takes place Easter Monday.

To learn more or get involved, visit www.catholicmothers.ie or find us in Facebook;

Catholic Mothers Ireland.

 

Cemetery Sunday will take place at Milltown Cemetery on Sunday 11th May 2025 at 3:00 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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