PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1695.00
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
Children’s Liturgy: This will resume at the 9.30am Mass on Sundays during Advent beginning on Sunday 30th November. All children from Primary 4 age and upwards are welcome to this special time of reflection and fun. Parental consent forms are available from the Church and can be completed in advance.
Altar Servers: The Parish would like to recruit Altar Servers to assist at weekend Masses. Any children from P5-P7 are welcome to volunteer. Again, parental consent forms are available from the Church and should be completed before training is organised.
MASS FOR DECEASED The Annual Mass for Deceased will take place this Wednesday 19th November at 7pm. Parishioners who lost a loved one in the past year should be receiving a letter of invite in the post soon. There is no need to reply, just turn up on the night to our remembrance Mass for your loved one. Everyone is welcome.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 15 (6.30pm): Marie Barr, Brendan Ryan, Sean Sullivan, Brendan Smith.
Sun 16 (9.30am): Harry Bleakley, Helen Lynn, Frances Doherty
Sun 16 (12.30pm): Mary Cassidy, Billy Mc Gouran,
John O’ Rawe, Mary & William Flynn, Jim Flynn jnr,
Desmond Flynn, Annie Flynn, Paul Burke, Maureen Mc Cann
Mon 17 (10am): Oonagh Maguire
Tues 18 (10am) :NO MASS
Wed 19(10am): Remembrance List
7pm: ANNUAL MASS FOR DECEASED
Thurs 20 (10am ): Remembrance List
Fri 21 (10am): Remembrance List
Sat 22 ( 1pm): Remembrance List
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently Deceased: Patrick Derby, Kathleen Devlin RIP
Month’s Mind: Sean Sullivan, Mary Cassidy, Billy Mc Gouran
Anniversaries: Dolours Webb, Lilian Farrelly, Brendan Smith, Richard Glenholmes, Brendan Moore, Josephine Mc Greevy, Rosaleen & William Moore,
Brid Mc Laughlin, Francie & Margaret Mc Garrity, David Gillespie, Thomas Mulvenna, Kay Dunlop, Jack Mulvenna, Kitty Kielty,
James & Philomena Hunter, Brigid Mc Evoy, Sadie Mc Grillen, Billy Mc Veigh, Billy Sinclair.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
DOWN & CONNOR DIOCESAN FATIMA 2026 Led by Bishop Alan Mc Guckian SJ. 29th May 2026. 7 nights £850 per person sharing. ( £100 off per person if paid in full by 3rd Nov 2025). 7 Nights in Hotel Avenida, Full board, Guided tour of Sanctuary & Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. For more information please contact Joe Catney on 07776425631.
SUICIDE AWARENESS & SUPPORT GROUP invite you to our Mass of hope Sunday 16th November @3pm in Clonard Monastery. All families bereaved and all denominations welcome.
Trócaire School Volunteers Notice – Are you a retired teacher or someone who has experience presenting to groups of school children? Do you have a passion for making this world a better place, especially for the most vulnerable? Trócaire is looking for volunteers to support our School Talks Programme for Lent 2026 in the Down and Connor Diocese. If you think you have the right skills and experience and will have time to volunteer during Lent, then we would love to hear from you! Full training and support will be provided. For more information call Fionnuala on 028 9080 8033 or email: fionnuala.mcguinness@trocaire.org
Tuesday, the 25th of November at Union Theological College. An ecumenical dialogue between The Most Reverend Archbishop Eamon Martin and The Most Reverend Archbishop John McDowell (Anglican), the Primates of All – Ireland will take place. The Literific is the oldest student society at the University, and we have a well-established place within Northern Ireland more widely, hosting guest speakers, creating a forum for reasoned and respectful debate, and fostering the personal development of our members. In recent times, we have hosted former Prime Minister Theresa May, BBC Broadcaster William Crawley and SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP. We’d very much like to see the laity and local communities in attendance as the event will be open to the public.
Stella Maris a Catholic seafaring charity is looking for volunteers across Northern Ireland. Volunteering comes in many forms at Stella Maris but in the first instance we are looking for anyone who can knit woolly hats, an essential and welcome piece of clothing for seafarers. For further information or if you are interested, please contact peter.mullen@stellamarismail.org. Thank you.
ACN Ireland’s Week of Witness takes place from November 15–November 23 with Red Wednesday falling on November 19. when we seek to raise awareness and pray for all who are persecuted and discriminated against because of their Christian faith. Join us in standing with them in prayerful Solidarity. This Red Wednesday 19th wear something red, light a red candle and pray for their welfare.
Mass for deceased Naomh Pól members 7.00pm on Wednesday 19th November in the downstairs bar on the Shaws Road All members are encouraged to attend,. Fr Tony Mc Aleese will celebrate the Mass.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT St Genevieve’s High School . Tuesday 2nd December 2025 in school Asembly Hall. Tickets available from the school Reception.
MISA DE GALLO 9 days Novena before Christmas 16-24th Dec @6am. St Vincent De Paul Parish 169 Ligoniel Road
D&C EQUIP Calling all young adults. Are you a young adult with a passion for leadership and mission? D&C Equip is designed to empower you to lead in your parish, your youth group, and your community, raising up disciples and transforming the Church around you. Join us for three dynamic workshops and take the next step in your journey of faith and leadership. For more information please contact
Shannon@down andconnor.org
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