PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1592.00 TROCAIRE £9898.00
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
COFFEE MORNING In aid of Friends of Cancer & Pretty in Pink Breast Cancer Charity will be held on Wednesday 28th May in St Agnes’ Parish Hall after 10am Mass. Everyone welcome.
CEMETERY SUNDAY 2025
ST JOSEPH’S HANNAHSTOWN TODAY SUNDAY 25TH MAY @ 3 PM
(MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED)
ST PETER’S THE ROCK SUNDAY 8TH JUNE @ 3 PM
(MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED)
TULLYRUSK SUNDAY 15TH JUNE @ 3 PM
(MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED)
Clonard Solemn Novena will take place from 18th to 26th of June inclusive. The theme of the Novena this year, in line with the theme chosen by Pope Francis for this Holy Year, is “Pilgrims of Hope in a time of Uncertainty”. Full details of Novena times, preachers, and special services will be shared very soon.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Many thanks to the O’Connor family for their kind donation of the crucifix which now hangs in the west entrance hall.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently Deceased: James O’ Neill, James Gerard Taylor, John Delaney, Alice Mc Keever, Philomena Gillen (Died in America) RIP
Month’s Mind: Joseph Mc Caughey, Josie Byrne
Anniversaries: Sarah Mc Larnon, Adrian Caldwell, Patricia McStravick
Jean Madill & Madeline Quinn, Gloria Halliday.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 24(6.30pm): Joseph Mc Caughey, Gerard Mc Keever
Sun 25 (9.30am):Josie Byrne, Paddy Byrne
Sun 25(12.30pm):Patricia & James Maxwell & sons Jim & Kieran , John Delaney, Ethna Megahey
Mon 26(10am): Malachy Mc Cambridge, Betty Manning
Tues 27 (10am) : NO MASS
Wed 28 (10am):Requiem Mass for Alice Mc Keever RIP
Thurs 29 (10am): John Mulvenna
Fri 30(10am): Malachy Gregory
Sat 31( 1pm):Priests intention
In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass.
WHAT’S ON…
SUMMER SINGING COURSE 7-11 July 2025 5-day singing course for young people who want to improve their singing voice and musical skills. For young people aged 8-18 Venue: St Paul’s Parish Centre, Belfast End of week showcase: St Peter’s Cathedral Optional extra sessions for singers studying GSCE and A Level Music. £75 for 5-day course. (Early Bird Discount! Book by May 31st £50 for 5 day Course). For more information or to apply, please contact cathedralmusic@downandconnor.org
DAY RETREAT SUNDAY 1ST JUNE Benburb Priory Fr John Keane will have a day Retreat in Benburb. Blessing of First Class Relics of St Peregrine and Blessed Carlo Acutis Departure Kennedy Way 9.30am Return Benburb 4.30pm £18 return Tel: 07810111097
DOWN AND CONNOR DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Sunday 8th June, £44 incl. coach & refreshments. Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ will celebrate the Eucharist at 3.00pm. Early booking advised. contact Claire at:-
pathwaystothefuture@downandconnor.org / 02890690920.
KNOCK Sunday 8th June 2025. Coach leaves St. Anne’s car Park at 8am with a pick up at St. Michael’s and St Agnes’. The cost is £60 and covers return transport, morning tea with scones and evening meal in the Killyhevlin Hotel. Contact Frank Donnelly on 07852583086.
PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG the Jubilee Year of Hope is a time for pilgrimage and renewal. Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ and Jim Deeds will lead the Three-Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg. Date: 4th – 6th July 2025. The bus will depart from St Patrick’s Church Donegall Street. Cost £100. Places are limited early booking advised. To book contact Claire on 02890690920 or email
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA Now Flying Direct From Belfast International 7 Nights F/B Avenida Hotel 30th July/6th August. Spiritual Director Fr Martin Graham Adm St Peter’s Cathedral Belfast. J.Walsh Tours. £885pps. Convenient flight times. For further information contact Joe Catney 0777642563.
LAUDATO SI’ WEEK As we approach Laudato Si’ Week Sat May 24th—Sat May 31st, I write to you with a heart full of hope and a deep sense of urgency. This special week, inspired by the late Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’: On care of Our Common Home. Invites us to reflect on the beauty of God’s creation and our sacred responsibility to protect it and protect the poorest whose livelihoods depend on the fruit of their labours.. Small acts, done with great love, can transform hearts and landscapes alike. I will be planting a tree in the beautiful grounds of the immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Tuesday 27th May, which is a small symbolic act of commitment to the principles of Laudato Si.
Let us walk gently on the Earth, with gratitude in our hearts and courage in our steps.
Bishop Alan Mc Guckian.
ST PATRICK’S WAY PILGRIMAGE In this Jubilee Year of Hope, come on an authentic pilgrimage experience in Downpatrick on 7 June, or 5 July or 9 August, led by pilgrim guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly. Visit The Saint Patrick Centre & see the fabulous IMAX film, receive your pilgrim passport on a 6 mile walk with guides to Inch Abbey and Saul Church & St Patrick’s grave. Pilgrim Lunch @Saul Barn and bus transfers included £50 pp. (9am-3pm approx) More info contact the Centre 028 4461 9000 or book online www.saintpatrickcentre.com/experiences/
SAUL SUNDAY JUNE 1ST This year Bishop McGuckian will return to celebrate Mass at 3pm . He encourages us all to be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, joining him at Saul to reflect on Patrick’s legacy and welcome the ‘Sacred Heart Pilgrim Statue’ blessed by Pope Francis to our diocese.
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