ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 29TH MARCH 2026

PARISH NEWS…

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to £1877.00 . Thank you to all our parishioners for your generosity and continued loyalty to St Agnes’ parish   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 this Sunday at the 9:30am Mass and will take  place each Sunday beyond the Lenten Season. 

TROCAIRE LENTEN BOXES Please could you return your Trocaire Boxes as soon as possible to the Church, Sacristy or Office .Thank you.

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION The annual collection for the welfare of Christians in the Holy Land will be taken up during the Liturgy of the Passion on Good Friday.

P5 PASSION PLAY

You are warmly invited to attend the Primary 5 Passion Play 2026, taking place on Tuesday, 31st March at 2pm  here in St Agnes’.  Our Primary 5 students will present a meaningful retelling of the Passion, and we welcome all family members, friends, and parishioners to join us for this special occasion. We look forward to seeing you there.

Parish Notice: Clocks Go Forward ⏰
A gentle reminder to all parishioners that the clocks go forward by 1 hour at 1:00am on Sunday, 29th March, as we begin British Summer Time (BST).
Wishing everyone brighter evenings and every blessing 🙏

 

 

MASS INTENTIONS

 Sat 28 (6.30pm): Anne Dornan, John & Nina Friel, Imelda McNulty, Marie Courtney, Mary & George Ferguson, Margaret Mulvenna

Sun 29 (9.30am): Marie Courtney

Sun 29 (12.30pm): Michael O’ Hare, Armstrong family & Baby Tulia, Vincent Hynes

Mon 30 (10am): Bernard Bell, Sue O’ Neill

Tues 31 (10am): MASS IN PREPARATION FOR EASTER

 Wed 01 (10am): Requiem Mass for Marie Dorothy RIP

Thurs 02 (11am): Funeral Service for Joseph Meehan

(1pm): Funeral Service for Rose Bowman

Thurs 02-Sat 04: EASTER  CEREMONIES

 Thurs 02-Sat 4th:  EASTER CEREMONIES

In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass.

 

REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Recently Deceased:  Sean Mc Grillen, Joseph Meehan, Marie Dorothy, Anne Blaney nee Mc Goldrick ( Canada) RIP

Month’s Mind: Michael O ‘ Hare

Anniversaries: Raymond Devine, Danny & Kathleen Mc Allister, Rachel O’Rawe, Mary Toner, Frank Drain, Anna Mc Cann, Margaret Purcell, Mona & Damian McGuigan, Catherine Donaghy, Dermot Mulholland

 

WHAT’S  ON…

SYCAMORE What do you believe?  The Black Mountain Family of Parishes continues with the series of presentations for those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith this Lent. Everyone is welcome to the final Wednesday meeting in St Teresa’s Parish Centre  starting with a cup of tea at 7pm.  

Volunteer Needed Ideally a young person studying IT — to help update our website and social media with parish news and events. This involves light, occasional online updates and is a great way to gain practical experience. If interested, please contact the Parish Office and leave your details for the Parish Pastoral Council.

The Chrism Mass will be celebrated this Wednesday 1 April at 12 noon in St Peter’s Cathedral Belfast. This Mass is a celebration of the entire Christian Community in Down & Connor.  Bishop Alan extends an invitation to all the faithful to attend as a family in faith gathered with the Bishop, priests and deacons of the Diocese.  United by Baptism as the children of God, we will celebrate our shared call to serve the Lord.

FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY Sunday, 12th April 2026 St. Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast (2:30pm); and Sacred Heart Church, North Belfast (2:15pm)  (Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet & Holy Mass)

Good Friday Falls/Shankill Annual Inter-Church Prayer Walk – will take place on Good Friday 3rd April, beginning at 4.45pm in front of Clonard Church, stopping midway at Shankill Methodist for a brief prayer, and returning to Clonard by 6pm. At this precarious time in our world, we commit ourselves once again – in the footsteps of Jesus – to His ministry of reconciliation and peace. All are welcome. 

Holy Week Through Poetry Belfast Jesuit Centre
Monday 30 March 2026, 7:00–9:00 pm A reflective evening exploring Holy Week through poetry, inspired by Elizabeth Jennings’ Crucifixion (“Always the same and always new”). Includes guided reflection and discussion. All welcome. Small donation suggested.

Register: belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk/always-the-same-and-always-new-holy-week-through-poets-eyes/

Recharge is a young adult group based in St Colmcille’s Church in East Belfast for 18- to 35-year-olds. We meet twice a month to “recharge” our spiritual batteries through prayer, intellectual formation and friendship. All are welcome!  Dates for your diary for April:  Tuesday 7th April @7.30pm: Holy Hour with Adoration followed by drinks in the Hearth Bar. Tuesday 21st April @7.30pm: Group Study course followed by social. 

Calling ALL ADORERS of the Blessed Sacrament in Down & Connor Diocese
National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 19th April
(weekend after Divine Mercy) details on www.eucharisticadoration.ie

Ring Una for bus leaving Toome, at  077 4357 5969
Patricia  (Belfast bus)  07972 103 130
Patrick          “         07963 581 543 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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