PARISH NEWS…
“WHY SUNDAY MATTERS” As we journey through this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Irish Bishops warmly invite all Catholics to reflect on the immense significance of Sunday Mass. The purpose of this message is to encourage you to reflect on what is special about Sunday and what it means to you, and, if you no longer attend, to consider returning to Mass. How can you enrich your experience of Mass and make it a central part of your life? Bishop Denis Nulty will officially launch
Why Sunday Matters at 10.30am Mass in Carlow Cathedral on Sunday, 31 August 2025 on behalf of the Bishops Conference.
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1530.00 Monthly Stipend £495.00 .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
MASS SCHEDULE DUE TO HOLIDAYS Please note there will be no weekday 10am Masses from Monday 1st September—Wednesday 3rd September.
Normal Mass times will resume on Thursday 4th September
SMA Mission Awareness Collection: The final total for the Mission Awareness Collection in aid of SMA is £4,308.53 and €70 euro. Fr. Tommy Faherty sends his grateful appreciation to all the parishioners for their kindness and generosity.
Gaza Coffee Morning: Thanks to everyone who supported the Coffee Morning at the Community Hub on Sunday 10th August organised by Gaels Against Genocide. Over £3,300 was raised to help fund a second Mobile Maternity Unit in Gaza.
SENIOR GROUP Will be back next Wednesday 3rd September after the 10am Mass in St Agnes’ Parish Hall. Come along for a Cuppa and Chat!
SET DANCING Class will resume Thursday 11th Sept.
CONGRATULATIONS to the young people of our parish, on your recent exam achievements. May the Holy Spirit guide you in your choices for the future.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 30th (6.30pm): Eileen Mc Grath, Paddy Morgan & Isabel Leadsom
Sun 31st (9.30am): Priest’s Intention
Sun 31st (12.30pm): John Gillespie
Mon 1st (10am): NO MASS
Tues 2nd (10am) :NO MASS
Wed 3rd(10am): NO MASS
Thurs 4th (10am): Priest’s intention
Fri 5th (10am): Frankie Shields
Sat 6th( 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
Recently Deceased: Gerard Power, Anne Mohan RIP
Anniversaries: Billy Wright, Jack Watters, Mary Montgomery.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
St Michael’s Parish One day Retreat to Lough Derg St Michael’s Parish are leading a one day retreat at Lough Derg on Saturday 6 September 2025. Cost £70 this includes: – luxury coach, tea/coffee & scones, lunch, a time of prayer and reflection, Mass with a time to explore the holy grounds, (includes payment of retreat day to Lough Derg) (Complimentary water &snacks on the coach) Bus leaves 7:30am St Michaels Parish (car parking provided) arriving 9.30am, leaving 4 pm and returning to St Michael’s by 6/6:30 pm.Contact Catherine parish secretary to book your place 02895904304 or
Email: ) stmichaels@downandconnor.org (Booking secured on full payment on a first come served basis)
Come Belfast and join” The walk the cross Eucharistic Procession “ starting at Saint Michael’s Church , Finaghy Sunday the 14th of September at 4.30pm. .
Processing with Jesus to Saint Peter’s Cathedral, starting with Holy Mass at 6.00 pm followed by Benediction and Anointing of the sick, unite your cross with the cross of Christ and unite your Heart to his Eucharistic Heartbeat. For further information please visit walkthecross.ie
St Agnes’ Choral Society proudly presents the Irish amateur premiere of the smash—hit musical Come From Away at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, from 4-15th September 2025. This remarkable true story is filled with hope, humanity, and heart, telling how a small town in Newfoundland welcomed stranded airline passengers in the wake of 9/11. Uplifting, moving and filled with joyful music, Come From Away is a celebration of kindness and community. Book now at lyrictheatre.co.uk or call 028 90 381081.
First Saturday Devotions will take place in St. Matthias’s Church, Glen Road on
Saturday, 6th September 2025
3.00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Confessions
Act of Consecration
4.00 p.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Day Pilgrimage Knock Shrine In Memory of Fr Brendan Smyth RIP.
SATURDAY 4TH OCTOBER Day of thanksgiving for Priesthood, Bus leaves Downpatrick @ 6:45am – Crossgar – Saintfield Contact Hugh 07724771595 Morning Stop at Motorway Restaurant *BREAKFAST NOT INCLUDED* Accompanied By Fr Derek Kearney SMA. £35 PER PERSON INCLUDES TEA/COFFEE SCONE ON RETURN JOURNEY.
JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE, CELEBRATION OF YOUTH. A time of prayer and reflection, led by Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ. In Clonard Monastery on Friday 26th September, 7.15am—8.30pm. All youth and young adults welcome
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