PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1650.00.
Monthly Stipend £450
Autumn Collection £280
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
The Legion of Mary and the Knights of Saint Columbanus present Our Lady’s Rosary Festival from Saturday 4 October to Sunday 12 October 2025 with 9 events in different venues. The Festival ends with the 22nd Annual Rosary Procession from St. John’s Church to St Peter’s Cathedral commencing at 2:30pm on Sunday 12 October. All details can be found at belfastrosaryfestival.com
ORDINATION TO THE PERMANANT DEACONATE: Please keep the Deacons and their families who were ordained this weekend in your prayers and may their ministry bring many blessings to those in our Diocesan family.
First Holy Communion 2026 The date for First Holy Communion in Holy Child primary school is Saturday 16th May 2025 11:00am.
First Friday – Sick and Housebound Fr Mc Cullagh will visit the sick and housebound from this Monday 6th Oct onwards.
PAUSE FOR HOPE Sunday 26th October in Clonard Church @ 3.30pm. Bringing together in prayer those who have and have had cancer. All welcome
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 04 (6.30pm): Vera Mc Guigan, Margaret Dunne,
Richard Wilson, Sharon Walker, Alfie Simpson, Jean & Harry Mc Grillen, Damien, Philip, Brian & Michael Madden
Sun 05 (9.30am):Eamon Easton, Mark Shevlin, Betty & Paddy Barker, Terry Mc Dermott
Sun 05 (12.30pm): George & Kathleen Duffy, Kathleen Fegan, Josephine Anderson
Mon 06 (10am): Requiem Mass for Hugh Kennedy RIP
Tues 07 (10am) :NO MASS
Wed 08(10am): Fr James Mc Evoy, Ellen Mc Cullagh
Thurs 09 (10am ):Edward Mc Keown
Fri 10 (10am): Priest’s intention
Sat 11 ( 1pm): Patrick Mc Cambridge
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: Brendan Barr, Hugh Kennedy RIP
Month’s Mind: Vera Mc Guigan
Anniversaries: Brian Mc Larnon, Bronagh & John Taggart, Patrick Joseph Murphy, Edward Mc Keown, Peter Hackett, Desmond Mc Cambridge
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
ALL OUT FOR GAZA Join us for a black flag, white line picket from Milltown cemetery to Divis street. Wednesday October 8th @5pm.
Meeting points:
Milltown Cemetery
Bottom of the rock
Colaiste Feirste
RVH
Falls Library
International Wall – Email: finance.magbelfast@gmail.com if you or your group would like to take part, and what meeting point you will be at..
TROCAIRE Could You Help Share the True Spirit of Christmas? Each year, volunteers in parishes across the north of Ireland set up a small stall after Masses to sell Trócaire’s Gifts of Change — meaningful gifts that make a real difference to families living in poverty around the world. We provide everything you need including training and support. All we ask is a little time and a big heart. Last Christmas, 50 parishes took part — and we’d love to grow that number even more this year! If you would like to find out more about how you can help, please email Mark at mark.mcmahon@trocaire.org or call 028 9080 8030.
NICENE CREED ANNIVERSARY: This year commemorates the 1700th anniversary of the original development of the Nicene Creed in 325 AD, marking a pivotal moment in Christian history. The first Council of Nicaea established key doctrines about Jesus’ divine nature. The anniversary serves as an opportunity for churches and organizations to reflect on the Creed’s importance and its relevance to contemporary Christian faith and practice. Special reference to this landmark anniversary will be made at Masses this weekend.
ALPHA IN THE AUTUMN Curious about life? Faith, and meaning? Registration is now open for our next Alpha Course this Autumn. Sunday 5th October @ 6.30pm in St John’s Parish Hall, Falls Road. Includes Tea, coffee & Dessert..
Email;StJohns@downandconnor.org or online; Alpha.org.uk. Everyone welcome.
FR PETER MCVERRY in conversation with author and journalist Martin O’Brien. An evening of sharing with this social justice campaigner who has worked with Dublin’s poorest for decades, providing homes and shelter. The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick, October 23, 7:30pm. Tickets are £10 and available by phoning 02844 – 619000
RECHARGE is a young adult group based in St Colmcille’s Church in East Belfast for 18 to 35 year olds. We meet twice a month to “recharge” our spiritual batteries through prayer, intellectual formation and friendship. All are welcome!
Dates for your diary for October:
Tuesday 7th October @7.30pm: Holy Hour with Adoration followed by social in the church hall.
Tuesday 22nd October @7.30pm: Group Study – Growing in Prayer. Followed by social.
Prayers for the Pre-Synodal Assembly of the Catholic Church in Ireland All Catholics are invited to pray for a special gathering that will take place in Kilkenny on 18 October, called a Pre-Synodal Assembly of the Catholic Church in Ireland. This assembly is an important juncture on the journey towards a National Synodal Assembly to be held in 2026. Around 240 people will be in attendance and these are drawn from each diocese on the island, Religious Congregations and Church movements. A preparatory document, entitled Baptised and Sent – the fruits of listening sessions across Ireland last spring – will be the basis for discussion at this gathering, and for the next stage of the journey of renewal. Central to the document is a renewed focus on baptism as the foundation of our Christian dignity, unity, and mission and how baptism infuses the life and mission of the Church in Ireland today and into the future.
You are invited to read this document by visiting www.synod.ie/baptised-and-sent-preparatory-document-available-now/
Please pray that the Holy Spirit will guide the conversations at Kilkenny, and those flowing from it, as we walk together as sisters and brothers of Christ, united by our baptism and filled with hope.
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