Christmas Mass Times In St Agnes’
CHRISTMAS EVE Wednesday 24th December 10am
CHRISTMAS VIGILS 5PM ( Family Mass) & 8pm
CHRISTMAS DAY Thursday 25th December 9.30am & 12 Noon.
PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1650.00. 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: Will continue today at the 9.30am Mass. 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. 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 are now available from the Sacristy. Give comfort and hope this Christmas, with Trócaire Gifts of Change.
Feast of Immaculate Conception will be celebrated on this Monday 8th December @10am & 7pm
SVP CHRISTMAS COLLECTION Will be held this weekend of 6th /7th Dec. Many thanks for your very generous support throughout the year
NATIVITY PLAY Holy Child P3 will present their Nativity Play here St Agnes’ on Thursday 11th December @ 1pm.Everyone is warmly invited to join us for this specialChristmas celebration.
PARISH HALL. Seniors last day will be Wednesday 17th December reopening Wednesday 7th January
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 06 (6.30pm): Brian & Teresa Compston & son John, Paddy Leonard, Tommy & Rosina Kelly
Sun 07(9.30am): Moira Kennedy, Maureen Emma & Michael Mc Cann
Sun 07 (12.30pm): Henry & Mary Mc Keown, Margaret Hackett, Brian Wiggins, James & Ellen Mc Fall, Matthew Morrison
Mon 08 (10am): Annie Mc Callin, Ellen Mulholland and & Mulholland family deceased
7pm: Marian O’ Brien, Patrick & May O’Brien
Tues 09 (12pm) : Requiem Mass for Lila Mc Cann RIP
Wed 10(10am): Brendan Mc Garrigle
Thurs 11(10am ): Priest’s intention
Fri 12 (10am): Ella Burns
Sat 13th (1pm): Deborah Mc Knight
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently Deceased: Richard Shortt, Joseph ( Joe) Mc Closkey, Lila ( Elizabeth) Mc Cann
Month’s Mind: Deborah Mc Knight
Anniversaries: Kathleen Lawrenson, Charlene Flannigan, Gerard Quinn, Sarah Mc Varnock, Bridget Mc Larnon, Paul Shiels, Mary & Sean Dunne,
John & Kathleen Purcell, Sarah Gillen, Helena Mc Clurg, Colman Rooney, Maureen Brady.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
NI HOSPICE CHRISTMAS EVENTS. Carol service in St Peter’s Cathedral today Sunday 7th December at 3pm
ST OLIVER PLUNKETT PARISH. Starting 1st week of Advent ADORATION Wednesday 9am-10am ( Before Mass) & 5pm-8pm Confession available 6-7pm
Recharge Young Adult Group – Advent Retreat Aged 18-35? Join us this Advent to prepare well for Christmas but also for the future. Take some time to ask yourself: Where are you in life? Where are you going? Have you found your vocation? How can you live your vocation out more faithfully?
Saturday 13th December
10am-6pm
St Colmcille’s Church, Belfast
Free Event – Register via Eventbritehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/quo-vadis-a-retreat-by-recharge-tickets-1758337688359
St. Vincent De Paul Parish, Ligoniel are delighted to welcome you all to our annual, “Misa De Gallo,’ (Mass of the Rooster) – Christmas Novena in 2025. 9 days Novena before Christmas 16-24th December at 6am. The annual celebration is beloved by our Filipino Community far and wide, but all are welcome.
DOWN & CONNOR LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 9 – 14 JULY 2026: We are seeking doctors, registered nurses and volunteers to care for pilgrims who need medical, nursing, personal care or assistance to make their pilgrimage to Lourdes possible. New members are welcome for our medical, nursing brancardier (adult male helpers) and handmaiden (adult female helpers) teams. For more information please email your contact details to lourdes@downandconnor.org Details of the Youth Team applications will be circulated in February as usual.
DOWN & CONNOR JOB VACANCY Assistant Housekeeper (Job Share) for Bishiop’s residence and Curia Office. Visit www.downandconnor.org/nijobs.com.
Pilgrims of Hope – 24 Hours for the Lord – Advent 2025. Building on the success of a similar initiative during Lent, the Diocese is organising a special day focused on the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the run-up to Christmas. On Saturday 13th December there will be Confessions in St Mary’s Church, Belfast from 11am to 5.30pm. Visiting priests will be available and everyone is welcome to participate as we come to the close of our Jubilee Year of Hope.
Family of Parishes Penitential Service: This will take place on Wednesday 17th December @ 7pm in the Church of St Michael the Archangel. Priests from our Family of Parishes will be available to hear confessions and help parishioners to prepare spiritually for Christmas. Everyone is welcome.
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