St Agnes’Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)
Our new PPC had its first monthly meeting in September after many months of formation training and discernment led by Pathways to the Future Office of Down &Connor Diocese.
With the help of the Holy Spirit the PPC is called to reflect on the spiritual and pastoral life of our Parish to find ways to work with Fr McCullough to promote prayer and faith development, to support liturgy and pastoral care.
The PPC has now met three times and hopes to shortly produce a Pastoral Plan in keeping with our Mission Statement. Discernment has already led to plans to form a Welcome Group, initiate training for altar servers, further support for Children’s Liturgy, Novena planning and review of Parish- PPC communications.
We ask for your prayers, and also ask that you share any ideas, hopes, needs or concerns with the PPC through the Parish Office.
Members of Parish Pastoral Council:
Fr Raymond McCullough – President
Carole O’Hara – Chairperson
Tina Muldoon – Secretary
Anne Friel
John Gow
Denise McGeown
Pat McGrath
Geraldine McIlwee
Sean McIlwee
PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1585.00.
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. Volunteers are very welcome. If you would like to volunteer please contact the Parish office.
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.
TRÓCAIRE GIFTS. The full range of Trócaire Gifts will be on sale from this weekend in the Sacristy 22nd & 23rd Nov. Give comfort and hope this Christmas, with Trócaire Gifts of Change.
SVP Christmas cards are now on sale from the Sacristy priced £4 for a pack of 10.
SVP CHRISTMAS COLLECTION Will be held the weekend of 6th /7th Dec. Many thanks for your very generous support throughout the year
FEAST DAY OF OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL On Thurs 27th November Fr Raymond will enrol Parishioners at the 10am mass to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Medals will be given out on the day.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 22 (6.30pm): Anne Bellew, Pauline Mc Larnon
Sun 23 (9.30am): Sarah Fennell
Sun 23 (12.30pm): Jim Jordan, Jane O’ Neill, Bill Cinnamond, May & Bill Mc Kenna, Leo & Kathleen Mc Kenna
Mon 24 (10am): Remembrance List
Tues 25 (10am) :NO MASS
Wed 26(10am): Remembrance List
Thurs 27 (10am ): Remembrance List
Fri 28 (10am): Remembrance List
Sat 29 ( 1pm): Remembrance List
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Month’s Mind: Anne Bellew, Pauline Mc Larnon
Anniversaries: Marie Barr, Brendan Ryan, Harry Bleakley, Helen Lynn, Frances Doherty, Brendan Smith., Oonagh Maguire
John O’ Rawe, Mary & William Flynn, Jim Flynn jnr, Desmond Flynn, Annie Flynn, Paul Burke, Maureen Mc Cann
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
The Holy Child Primary School Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday 30th November from 1pm-4pm at Holy Child Primary School. Funds are going towards new outdoor playground equipment for the children. More details are available via Holy Child Community Connect’s Facebook.
Holy Child Primary School & Nursery Unit are having an open day on Thursday 4th December at 1:30pm & 5:30pm. We would love prospective families to come and visit the school to experience the unique family atmosphere. It will start with the principal’s introduction followed by a tour of the school/nursery unit.
HOLY CHILD NURSERY SCHOOL 40 Slievegallion Drive invite you to their Open Afternoon on Tuesday 2nd Dec 1.30pm-3.30pm. Mrs Kielty looks forward to meeting you all! www.holychildnursery.co.uk
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.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT St Genevieve’s High School . Tuesday 2nd December 2025 in school Assembly Hall. Tickets available from the school Reception.
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
ADVENT RETREAT The run up to Christmas can be a busy time, we invite you to come away for a few hours To immerse in Gods word and prepare to welcome Jesus into our hearts this Christmas Saturday 6th December Speaker Fr Darren Brennan St Pauls Church Falls Road Belfast BT12 6AB Beginning with Mass at 10.00 am – Finishing 4.00pm Please bring a packed lunch, tea/coffee will be provided. Hosted by Down and Connor Charismatic Renewal For further details contact Collette on 07791078453
Sensory-Friendly Mass Invitation St Colmcille’s Parish Belfast warmly invites you to our monthly Sensory Mass on Saturday, 29th November at 12:00 noon. We would love to see you there. St Nicholas will meet everyone with some gifts, at the refreshments after Mass, in the Parish Centre!
Interfaith Gathering on Palestine: Friday 28th November @ 7pm, St John’s Parish Hall. Open to all people of faith and none. The meeting will involve reflection and prayer. There will be speakers from the Christian , Muslim and Jewish communities who will share perspectives on peace, justice and hope for the Holy Land. A possible twinning project between West Belfast parishes and Christ the Redeemer Church in Taybeh (a Christian village in the West Bank) will be explored. There will be a special video message from Fr Basher, the Parish Priest in Taybeh.
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