PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1682.00 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
“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?
FOODSTOCK Our local foodbank continues to accept nonperishable food items eg canned food, Pasta etc in the entrance hall of the Church. Your donations make a big difference to local people in crisis. Thank you for your support.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Let us keep our Parish Pastoral Council in our prayers, as they met last weekend. May the Holy Spirit continue to bless them, guide their decisions, strengthen their hearts as they continue their mission of service for the good of our parish.
HOLY CHILD PRIMARY SCHOOL MASS For the opening of the School Year will take place in St Agnes’ on Monday 22nd September at 1.45pm.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 13th (6.30pm): Mary Mc Donald, Doreen Allen,
Bernard & Anne Derby, Mary Mc Caughey, Lily Hamiliton
Sun 14th (9.30am): Haidee McDermott, Dorothy Mallon
Sun 14th (12.30pm): Helen Mc Carry, Gerry O’Reilly
John & Phyllis Mc Goldrick & daughter Phyllis, Ciaran Maskey
Mon 15th(10am): Kevin Taylor
Tues 16th (10am) :NO MASS
Wed 17th(10am): Francis Stephen Shields
Thurs 18th (10am): Priest’s intention
Fri 19th (10am): Priest’s intention
Sat 20th( 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: Michael Doherty RIP
Month’s Mind: Helen Mc Carry
Anniversaries: Edward & Anna Mc Cann, Michael Keenan, Mary Devlin
Vera & Billy Kelly, Dee Dee Doherty, Kevin Kennedy, Frankie Shields, Mary O’Neill, Mary Devlin, Patrick & Gerard Mallon, Gerard Glennon.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHATS’ ON …
Come Belfast and join” The walk the cross Eucharistic Procession “ starting at Saint Michael’s Church , Finaghy this Sunday the 14th of September at 4pm. .
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
DIOCESAN ASSISTANT FINANCE OFFICER We are seeking to recruit into the role of Diocesan Assistant Finance Officer, to join the Finance Team within the Curia Office. We are posting the vacancy on the Diocese of Down and Connor website, nijobs.com and the Community NI website, with the application pack available from the Diocesan website under the /Job Vacancies tab.. Closing date for applications will be 12.00 noon on Tuesday 23 September 2025
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.
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK The next Pilgrimage to Knock for our Family of Parishes will take place on the 7/8th October. The cost is £155 all inclusive. The Pilgrimage will include Mass at the Apparition Wall, Stations of the Cross, Rosary, Sacrament of the Sick, Confession, a tour of the Basilica and a visit to the Holy Well at Tobernalt, Co. Sligo. Sixteen places are available. Contact your parish secretary to book your place and make your payment before 26th September.
FREE IRISH CLASSES at Naomh Pól starting 23rd & 24th September Bunrang (beginners) and Ciorcál Comhrá (conversation) every Tuesday Meánrang (intermediate) every Wednesday Tea, coffee & biscuits at 7.00pm, classes start at 7.15pm Contact Glen Phillips on 07906 179605 for more details Fáilte roimh chách!
Getting to Know Your Neighbour from across the Road
For the past three years, a small group from St Matthew’s (Shankill) and St John’s (Falls) have been working together to build friendship and understanding. Our journey began with a Corrymeela programme exploring the so-called Decade of Centenaries (1912–1922). This September, we’re inviting you to join us for an “unconference”—a gathering where you set the agenda. In our first session, we won’t come with a fixed programme. Instead, we’ll listen: What questions are on your mind? What matters most to you and your community? Together, we’ll shape a plan and, in the weeks that follow, explore those agreed topics more deeply—creating space for honest conversation, shared learning, and new connections. Thursday 18 September, 7.00–9.00pm. Forthspring Inter-Community Centre, 373 Springfield Road.
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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