Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2695.00

Thank you for your continued and generous support.

ANNUAL MASS FOR THE BEREAVED Will be held in St Agnes’ Church this Monday 14th November at 7.30pm, followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall. Whilst the friends and family of those that have died this year will receive a personal invitation, all parishioners are welcome to attend.

ST AGNES’ SENIORS’ CHRISTMAS DINNER: Will be held on Sunday 11th December in the Ballymac Hotel from  2pm—6pm. All pensioners of the parish who wish to attend please register your name and meal choice with the Kate in the Parish Office 02890 615702

THE SVDP GIVING TREE: Received a great response from St Agnes’ last year. This year the Giving Tree will be placed in the Church this weekend 12th & 13th Nov and will remain until Sunday 11th Dec. We would ask that presents be left under the tree unwrapped. Thank you for your continuous generosity. CHRISTMAS CARDS may be purchased now at the Sacristy. A selection of 10 pack Christmas Cards are available for £3.00.

ADULT SET DANCING CLASSES Every Thursday 8pm – 9.30pm in Parish Centre, St Agnes’ Drive. Beginners welcome.

TROCAIRE GLOBAL GIFTS Are available to purchase from the Sacristy from this weekend until Christmas Eve.

Remember in Prayer…

Recently Deceased: Gerard Mulligan, Lucinda Gallagher, Elizabeth Mc Ghee

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Paddy & Patsy Cullen, Owen Kelly, Samuel Millar, Peter Breen, Martin Morgan, Bridget Mc Nulty, James Hunter, Sadie Mc Grillen, Billy Mc Veigh, Brid Mc Gourty, Thomas Mulvenna, Sadie Hughes.

Eternal rest grant unto them , O Lord!

What’s on Locally…

KNOCK ALL NIGHT VIGIL Buses will depart from King Street and Kennedy Way on Wednesday 7th December at 3pm, returning to Belfast Thursday 8th December at Noon. Price £43. This includes dinner and breakfast. To book phone 90 311652 between 9am and 5pm. £10 deposit required. Vigil starts at 11pm and consists of the Rosary, Stations of the cross, Benediction and finishes with Mass at 4pm.

ST JOHN’S WINTER CRAFT FAIR @ ST JOHN’S PARISH HALL

Saturday 26th November 2016 10am-4pm

Table Hire £15

If you are interested in hiring a table please contact Conor on 07835833039 or stjohnsphevents@icloud.com. 

YEAR OF MERCY COMES TO AN END Bishop Noel Treanor will celebrate the closing of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year in St Patrick’s Church today Sunday, 13th November at 3pm.

A LEVEL MATHEMATICS It is intended to organise a revision class on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon in St Agnes’ Parish Centre from 4pm-5pm. Ask your head of department from your school to contact the Parish Secretary on 90615702 for further details.

ST AGNES’ CHORAL SOCIETY 60TH ANNIVERSARY St Agnes’ Choral Society was founded in 1957 by the late Fr Black and a number of musical enthusiasts from the local community. Over the years the Society has welcomed members from a wealth of backgrounds, and during adverse times became a peaceful and effective meeting point from both communities within Northern Ireland. The company would like to extend an invitation to parishioners and members of the local community to join us at our 60th Anniversary Ball which is being held at the Ramada Hotel, on Friday 25th November. To purchase tickets please contact our company secretary at:

agneschoral@gmail.com or contact 07753222003

Retired Teacher Volunteers urgently needed one morning per week “The children’s charity Sólás is looking for 12 Retired Teachers, to provide 1:1 support to children, with additional educational needs, in a number of primary schools in West, North and South Belfast. One morning per week, during term time, is required and full induction and ongoing support will be provided.  Please contact Anne at Sólás :  email anne@solasbt7.comor ring 02890 247600 for further details and information pack”.