PARISH NEWS…
DAMIEN KIRKPATRICK’S PLACEMENT As you may be aware Damien’s Parish Placement comes to an end on Easter Sunday, having started with us last September. We take this opportunity to thank him for his enthusiasm, energy and hard work at so many levels. He has entered into Parish life with a generous heart and we will all miss his presence and friendly attitude. We wish him every blessing as he continues his priestly formation and will keep him in our prayers.
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!
THE EASTER VIGIL IS NOW CHANGED TO 8.30PM
MASS In preparation for Easter there will be an additional 10am Mass on Tue 15th April
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION The annual collection for the welfare of Christians in the Holy Land will be taken up during the Liturgy of the Passion on Good Friday
HOLY CHILD PASSION PLAY will take place on Tuesday 15th April at 2pm in the Church.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION will be celebrated on Saturday 17th May @11am. Due to the First Holy Communion there will be no 1pm Mass and confessions. Confessions will be as normal at 5.45-6.15pm .
HOLY CHILD PASSION PLAY will take place on Tuesday 15th April at 2pm in the Church.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 12 (6.30pm): Edward Malone, Nora Maguire, Dominic Park
Sun 13 (9.30am): Briege & Phillip Ridge, Margaret Barr,
Vincent Spence
Sun 13(12.30pm): Eamonn Farrelly, Cornelius Mc Varnock, Lily Mc Burney
Mon 14(10am): Priest’s intention
Tues 15: (10am):MASS IN PREPARATION FOR EASTER
Wed 16:(10am): Patrick Kearney
Thurs 17th—Sat 19th : EASTER CEREMONIES
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: Isobel Brown, Adrian Doherty RIP
Month’s Mind: Edward Malone
Anniversaries: Vincent Spence, Anne Dornan, Sally O’Gorman,
Charles Walsh, James Mc Kenna, Ann Johnston, Esther Martin,
Terry Montgomery & deceased family members, Sean Laverty,
Tom Smith, Paul Denny, Marie Foley, Marshall Thom, Roseann Donnelly
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
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
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.
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.
VACANCIES WITHIN DOWN AND CONNOR
1.Housekeeper, St Oliver Plunkett Parish
2.Housekeeper for the Chaplain to the Royal Victoria Hospital & Belfast Trust.
Closing date is Noon on Tuesday 15 April 2025
Full details relating to the Vacancies can be found on the Diocesan website
http://www.downandconnor.org clicking on the tab: JOB VACANCIES.
PENITENTIAL SERVICES
Lenten Penitential Services in our Pastoral Community, are as follows, all starting
@ 7pm
Sunday 13th April – St Oliver Plunkett
Tuesday 15th April – St Joseph’s Hannahstown & St Teresa’s
Wednesday 16th April – St Michael’s.
ASSIST US TO LIVE, NOT TO DIE
Please pick up petition cards in the Church and register your opposition to this new Bill which is currently going through Parliament at Westminster. It compromises the right to life and puts vulnerable groups at risk
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