Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2918.00

Thank you for your continued and generous support

SINCERE THANKS. Fr Thomas  wishes to thank everyone for their good wishes, Christmas cards and gifts. Such kindness and support is greatly appreciated.  Happy New Year to you all!

HOLY CHILD PS. CONFIRMATION 2017.

Confirmation meeting is on Wednesday 11th January at 7.30pm in School Assembly Hall.

Service of Light and Commitment at 10.30am Mass on Sunday 15th January .

Confirmation: Will be celebrated on Wednesday 22nd February at 1pm

Refreshments afterwards in Holy Child PS.

St Agnes’ Annual Parish Novena to Our Lady Of Lourdes:Will take place from Friday 3rd February to Saturday 11th February 2017. The preacher will be Fr Gary Donegan. Novena Mass times: Mon—Fri 10am & 7.30pm. Sat 11th Feb, 1pm ( Mass of the sick) & 6pm ( Vigil)  Sun, 8.30am, 10.30am & 12.30pm. NB: There will be no 1pm Novena Mass (Mon-Fri).

Remember in Prayer…

Recently Deceased: Elizabeth Anne Davey, Gerard Hall, Sean Neeson, Gerry Mc Allister, Mary Mulgrew.

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Ethna Mc Kenna, Gerry Carr, Jared Mc Knight, May Mc Elroy, Michael Flynn, Frank Steenson, Eileen Hughes, Kathleen & Seamus Hughes, Michael King, Margaret & Frank Fitzsimons & sons, Leo Wilson, Mary Jane O’ Malley, John Graham, Mary Anne Small, Mary Small, Cornelius Small, Rita & Jack Mc Kee, Tom Gallagher, Myles Mc Partland, Margaret Mc Cotter & family (deceased), Charles Mc Girr, Michael Mallon, John & Nora Mc Carthy & family, Kathleen Teeney, Catherine Mc Cann, Susan Mc Donald, Henrietta Turner, Ann Kelly.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O’ Lord!

What’s on Locally…

DE LA SALLE COLLEGE OPEN NIGHT Primary 6/7 pupils and their parents are invited to attend on Tuesday 17th Jan 2017 at 7pm-9pm. Address by Principal at 7pm.

ST GENEVIEVE’S OPEN NIGHT Tuesday 10th January. Address by Principal at 7pm.

ST DOMINIC’S OPEN DAY – Saturday 14^th January 2017

9.30AM – 1.00PM

Principal’s  Address– 9.30am and 11am

Primary 6 and 7 pupils are welcome.

RATHMORE GRAMMAR SCHOOL OPEN DAY – Saturday 21st January 2017 9.30am to 1pm. Address by Principal at 9.30am and 11.15am.

EXCELLENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Recruiting Leaders and Committee members for new scout group starting up in Hannahstown Community Centre.

Essential and  compulsory training will commence on Sunday 15th Jan 2017 at 1pm with certificate on completion.

All ages over 18 welcome to volunteer.

Please call 02890 309795 or email hannahstowncentre@btinternet.com

Andersonstown Traditional & Contemporary Music School. Classes commencing January 2017. If interested in joining music classes, contact the school’s office on 02890 434894 or email admin@atcms.freeserve.co.uk.

ADULT  IRISH DANCE CLASSES EVERY WEDNESDAY IN THE ISLAND ARTS CENTRE CENTRE LISBURN  at 7.30pm from 11th JANUARY (CEILI & SOLO). Contact Anne : 90324732/07714233298 email:annereidirishdance@gmail.com.

FATIMA CENTENARY IN DRUMBO & CARRYDUFFWith the Fatima Centenary Year, The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Carryduff will be hosting a Novena on the 13th of every month, starting with Mass on Friday 13th January at 6.30pm. In subsequent months the novena will include the Fatima novena prayer, the rosary, a time for adoration and benediction. All are warmly invited to join us.

MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE PILGRIMAGES Airport Transport and 7 nights B&B €279. Tel. 01 4434510 or email reservations@med-irishcentre.com Call for flight info – 00353 1 443 4510