Parish News…
Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collectionamounted to £2578.00
Thank you for your continued and generous support.
MISSION SUNDAY COLLECTION Will be taken up today Sunday 23rd October.
ANNUAL MASS FOR THE BEREAVED Will be held in St Agnes’ Church on Monday 14th November at 7.30pm, followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall. Whilst the friends and family of those that have died this year will receive a personal invitation, all parishioners are welcome to attend.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS MASS The Eucharistic Ministers of St Agnes’ are having a Mass offered for all deceased former Ministers in St Agnes’ Church on Monday 31st October 2016 at 6.30pm. (Vigil mass for the Feast of All Saints )
CHRISTMAS DINNER St Agnes’ Christmas dinner will be held on 11th December 2016 in the Ballymac Hotel. Watch this space for more details in the coming weeks to register you name and select your meal choices. Thank you
NOVEMBER DEAD LISTS Are now available at front and side entrances of Church. Please post completed lists into post box located right hand side of Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. Thank you
Remember in Prayer…
Recently Deceased: Nuala Mc Cullagh, Sr Immaculata (Paddy Carlin)
Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: John Mc Cullough, Jim Kelly, Brian O’Coisneachain, Phillip Glennon, Sarah Ferguson, Susannah Cummins, Jim Press, Isobel Boyle, Marie Standen, Rose Macklin, James Flynn, Mary Flynn, Kathleen Drain, Joe & Catherine Murray & Marie O’ Prey, Catherine & Bill Harvey, Sally Montgomery, Rose Mc Garrigle.
Eternal rest grant unto them , O Lord!
What’s on Locally…
NOVEMBER– MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the month of November and offer this sacrifice up for their deceased loved ones. YOU CAN DO LIKEWISE. Take the Short Term Pledge for November.
Pledge Prayer.. “ I promise in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary to abstain from all alcoholic drink during November”.
COMMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED Day pilgrimage to Knock for the Holy Souls, Wednesday 2nd November 2016. Leaving St Agnes’ at 7.30am and returning 10.30pm approx. Bring a packed lunch. Price £15. Ring Patricia on 07946917354 or Harriet on 07812098991
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, please come and join St Agnes’ on their pilgrimage to the Holy Door on Thursday 10th November in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Street, beginning at 6.30pm with confessions, followed at 7pm with the pilgrimage through the Holy Door which will be followed by Holy Mass. Please come and receive the Jubilee indulgence. (If transport is required please leave your name with Kate in the parish office.)
“Come and See” Day in St. Malachy’s Seminary.
Have you ever considered a vocation to the priesthood? Why not explore it further and come along to the “Come and See” day. This event will provide you with an opportunity to visit our diocesan seminary, to meet those young men who are studying for the priesthood and to spend time in prayer and reflection.
When: Saturday 22nd October 2016
Where: St. Malachy’s Seminary, 120 Cliftonville Road, Belfast, BT14 6LA
Time: 10am – 4pm
If you’re interested in coming to this event, please contact
Fr. Kevin McGuckien (Vocations Director) – 02890 614567
Email:
k.mcguckien@downandconnor.org
CLOSING OF JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY Bishop Noel Treanor will celebrate the closing of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year in St Patrick’s Church, Belfast on Sunday, 13th November at 3pm.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS Will take place in St Matthias’ Church, Glen Road on Sat 5th Nov at 3pm. Confession, Rosary , Adoration, Mass, Divine Mercy Chaplet. All welcome.
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