PARISH NEWS…
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 & 12pm
A more detailed schedule is on our Christmas card which is available now for you to take home.
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1531.00 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.
PARISH HALL. Seniors last day will be Wednesday 17th December reopening Wednesday 7th January 2026.
SVP CHRISTMAS COLLECTION Amounted to £5046.00. A sincere thanks to all those who contributed and for your generosity throughout the year. SVP Christmas Cards are still available to purchase from the Sacristy.
CONGRATULATIONS To Bella Sajil from P6A Holy Child Primary School who won the competition to design the front cover of our Christmas Card. Well Done Bella !
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 13 (6.30pm): Patrick Derby, Patrick Pettigrew
Sun 14(9.30am): Maura Mc Cartan, Grace Kemp,Ellen Frances Kelly, Mary King & Robinson family deceased, Margaret Kelly, George & Peggy O’ Donnell
Sun 14 (12.30pm): Gerard O’ Neill, Eugene Toner,Kathleen Devlin, Christopher Murphy, Mary Ellen Hanrahan
Mon 15 (10am): Priest’s intention
HOLY CHILD P.S Carol Service 1.30pm
Tues 16 (10am): NO MASS
Wed 17 (10am): Colm & Brian Canning
Thurs 18(10am ): Priest’s intention
Fri 19 (10am): Priest’s intention
Sat 20 (1pm): Margaret Hernan
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently Deceased: Lila ( Elizabeth) Mc Cann, Kathleen Fox RIP
Month’s Mind: Patrick Derby, Kathleen Devlin
Anniversaries: Brian & Teresa Compston & son John, Annie Mc Callin,
Paddy Leonard, Tommy & Rosina Kelly, Moira Kennedy, Maureen Emma
& Michael Mc Cann, Henry & Mary Mc Keown, Margaret Hackett,
Brian Wiggins, James & Ellen Mc Fall, Matthew Morrison, Ellen Mulholland & Mulholland family deceased, Brendan Mc Garrigle, Ellie Burns,
Rosaleen Mc Kenna, Elizabeth & Dan Mc Allister.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
WELCOMING COMMITTEE we would like to express our sincere thanks to each of you who has signed up to join our new Welcoming Group. By volunteering your time and energy, you are helping us to create a community where everyone feels supported and valued.. Your participation reflects a spirit of generosity and dedication that will make a lasting difference. We look forward to working together with each of you and to the positive impact we will achieve together. If anyone is still interested or thinking of joining us it is never too late to sign up, name and contact details can be left in the Sacristy.
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.
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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