Prayer for Mission in the Diocese of Down and Connor
Heavenly Father,
send your Holy Spirit to enlighten our minds and open us to new ways of sharing the Gospel. Give each one of us a heart like the Heart of Jesus, with compassion, generosity and courage for all that is ahead. At this time of hope and renewal, guide conversations, inspire ideas, and let us all be attentive to your call to evangelise and to the new pathways that emerge.
Make us bold witnesses to your love who walk faithfully with Jesus as his intentional disciples. Unite us in mission, so that our parishes become places of welcome, encounter and renewal.
May this time of listening, learning and reflection bear lasting fruits within our Families of Parishes, our Diocese and beyond. Set within us a flame of faith, hope and love so that we can share in the work of the Holy Spirit, setting hearts on fire as we go forward with the joy of the Gospel to proclaim Christ to all we meet.
We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord .
Amen.
PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1237.00. PETER’S PENCE £380.00. 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
GAZA COLLECTION Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Gaza collection. The amount raised was £3320.00
BULLETIN NOTICE AND ANNIVERSARIES should be with the Parish Office by 12 noon on a Thursday to be included in the weekend Bulletin.
FOODSTOCK ANDERSONSTOWN Our Preloved School Uniform Hub will be open from July 1st for people in the community to avail of good condition items for nursery, primary and secondary schools in West Belfast. We are currently accepting donations Monday to Saturday at 150 Andersonstown Road – drop some in if you can. Over 900 children were kitted out from this initiative last summer – lifting pressure off parents. Hoping we can do the same this summer.
PARISH CENTRE The Senior group have finished for the summer break and will return on Wednesday 3rd September.
SET DANCING will return on Thurs 4th September . New members welcome.
A pair of glasses have been found in the Parish Centre on Wednesday 25th June.
Call to Sacristy to collect.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 28(6.30pm): Mary Wright, Alice Mc Keever
Sun 29 (9.30am): Brigid & David Hughes
Sun 29(12.30pm): Priest’s Intention
Mon 30(10am): Priest’s Intention
Tues 01 (10am) :NO MASS
Wed 02 (10am): Eileen Mc Cambridge
Thurs 03 (10am: Priest’s intention
Fri 04(10am): Priest’s intention
Sat 05( 1pm): Priest’s intention
In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Month’s Mind: Alice Mc Keever
Anniversaries: Francis Mc Kevitt, Rory Fennell, Ursula Burns,
Timothy O’ Sullivan, Brigid O’ Sullivan, James & Mary Ross,
Bobby Mc Cartan, Kevin Mc Shane, Don Brady, Margaret Keenan, William Mulholland & family, Kevin Mc Shane.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
First Saturday Devotions will take place in St. Matthias’s Church, Glen Road on 5th July
3.00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confessions and Act of Consecration., Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet
4.00 p.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
GAZA: “WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH!” The Irish Bishops have called for solidarity with the suffering people of Gaza during the entire month of. June, the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. See Latest News on the parish website, or take a paper copy home from the side entrance of the Church.
Bus to Mass for Life and Rally for Life in Dublin – 5 July
Mass for Life in St Saviour’s Church, Dublin 12 noon, followed by Rosary procession to the Rally for Life.
Also a visit to view the two bells of St Patrick, the Ardagh chalice and other treasures of the Church. Evening Mass at 5.30 pm (for 2nd Jubilee Yr daily indulgence)
Bus leaves Belfast city centre at 9 a.m. also picking up in Sprucefield and Banbridge.
Tickets £25, children free. To book contact Orla 07545 452362
VACANCY ‘PARISH SAFEGUARDING SUPPORT OFFICER’ An opportunity has arisen within the Diocesan Safeguarding Office, where we seek to recruit into the role of Parish Safeguarding Support Officer. This role will be based within the Safeguarding Office at 120 Cliftonville Road, Belfast and will work as part of the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, to ensure that the Diocesan Trust fulfils its statutory duties with regards to the Safeguarding of Children and Adults. The post holder will work 21 hours over 3 days per week, where a blend of working within the Safeguarding Office and Parish on-site visits will be a requirement. Full details relating to the vacancy can be found on the Diocesan website at: http://www.downandconnor.org clicking on the tab: job vacancies. It can also be found at https://www.nijobs.com/jobs/ Closing date for applications will be 12.00 noon on Thursday 10 July 2025
SAINT SHARBEL CONFERENCE July 11-13 2025 Meigh, Newry N. Ireland . Join us as we bring together the Eastern and Western sides of our faith for prayer filled weekend. Limited seating, tickets will not be available to purchase on the day. To book call +353838159492 Ticket 50euro for weekend entry
CARER SUPPORT
Do you care for someone? Do you feel you need support or advice?
Ballyowen Health Centre is hosting a Carer Support Information Day on 16/07/2025 from 09.30am Representatives from the Health Trusts will be available to assist you with information and guidance, to support you in your role as a Carer.
Please feel free to drop in – all welcome.
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