PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1780.00. 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
ASH WEDNESDAY 18th February. Ashes will given out at the 10am and 7pm Masses
CONGRATULATIONS To P7 Boys and Girls of Holy Child Primary School who were Confirmed on Thursday 5th February by Fr Mc Cullagh. A sincere thanks to their School Principal Mr Murphy and teachers for all their hard work.
RISE & SHINE – this collection will be held on the weekend of 21st/22nd February. Your support will help make it possible for children to travel to Lourdes this Easter.
Black Mountain Family of Parishes: Fr McCullagh – St Agnes 028 90615 702
Fr Gabriel Lyons – St Teresa’s 028 9061 2855
Fr Ciaran Feeney – St Michaels – 028 9508 8030
Fr Brendan Mulhall – Holy Trinity – 028 9059 098
Fr Patrick Devlin – St Joseph’s – 028 9061 4567
Fr Colin Grant & Fr Joe Mc Guigan assisting in our Family of Parishes
Emergency phone 07549209775.
Only for those who are seriously ill or requiring the Sacrament of the Sick. Thank You
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 07(6.30pm): Harry & Mary Bradley, Ann Maguire-Bradley Jim Monaghan, Patsy Rogan
Sun 08 (9.30am): Jimmy & Etta Wedding Anniversary
Sun 08 (12.30pm): Teresa Shevlin, Maria Mc Comish
(7pm) : YOUTH GATHERING
Mon 09 (10am): Patrick Herald
(7pm): Priest’s intention
Tues 10 (10am): Brian Fitzsimons
(7pm): Priest’s intention
Wed 11 (10am):
(7pm): ( NOVENA ENDS ) Charles Mc Garrigle
Thurs 12 (10am): Anne Murray
Fri 13 (10am): Hugh O’ Neill
Sat 14 (1pm): Priest’s intention
Sat 07(1pm): Priest’ intention
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently Deceased: Bernadette Mc Keown RIP
Anniversaries: Fr Brendan Smyth, Teresa Spence,
Maureen Mc Glennon, Mary Agnes Fox, Joseph Hughes, Gerard O’ Rawe, Rita Mc Cann, Bridget (Biddy) Mc Donagh, Thomas O’Malley, Eileen Clayton,
James Mulgrew -Carlin, Jim Grehan, Marie & Sean Mallon, Sean Gribben.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
With Sincere Thanks We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jim Deeds for his inspiring and thoughtful reflections during the first four days of our Parish Novena. We wish him God’s richest blessings in all his future endeavours.
We are pleased to welcome Bridgeen Mc Nicholl, who will lead us on Saturday evening and Sunday, and we warmly welcome Joe and Paula Mc Keown, who will guide us through the remainder of the Novena.
Our sincere appreciation is also extended to the choirs from our local schools & all those who helped in our music Ministry which greatly enriched our Novena celebrations.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
SYCAMORE What do you believe? This Lent the Black Mountain Family of Parishes is holding a series of presentations for those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 7pm begins the six week programme and all are welcome to St Teresa’s Parish Centre 135 Glen Road Belfast BT11 8BL
Divine Mercy Conference Saturday 28th February 2026
Bus will leave St Paul’s Church, Falls Road at 7.30am Returning approx. 10.45/11.00pm. Yes, a long day but well worth it,
Travel cost is £25 (bus price only) which must be paid when booking your seat. Failure to get 30 people the bus would have to be cancelled. Travel confirmation, 1 week before departure.
Unfortunately, no refund can be given in cases of sickness etc.
Conference tickets to be bought individually at the venue £35 or Euros.
Bring enough food for lunch and dinner – there are tea and coffee stations where hot drinks and snacks can be purchased.
Telephone Tina McCrory – 07523824350 to book a seat on the bus.
Down & Connor Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026:8th/9th – 14th/15th July. 5 & 7 Night options available. Please visit www.downandconnor.org/lourdes for more information or call the Pilgrimage Office on (028) 9077 0162 or email lourdes@downandconnor.org Youth Team (10-17th July): applications now open (see website for details) Application for the Youth Team is online only: The link for application form is https://forms.office.com/e/0P2U1Ku3c8
GIVE BLOOD SAVE LIVES Hannahstown Community Centre, Belfast Wed 11 Feb | 12:30–7:30pm. Northern Ireland needs 1,200 donations every week.
DOWN AND CONNOR. JOB ADVERTS. Vocations Support Officer & Parish Support Officer, both for St Colmcille’s Parish, Upper Newtownards Road. Apply at nijobs.com or www.downandconnor.org. Closing date for both jobs is 10th February at noon.
Discernment Retreat for Diocesan Priesthood 6th–8th March 2026 For young men who are open to the question: “Is God calling me to be a priest?” A chance to step away from the noise and busyness of everyday life. Time for prayer, silence, and honest conversation. No pressure to decide anything — just space to listen and reflect .Drumalis Retreat Houese, Larne. For more information, contact Fr Conor McGrath C.mcgrath@downandconor.org
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