PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY & COLLECTIONS
Weekly Offertory: £1630.00
Trócaire (to date): £14,060.00
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
First Holy Communion Will be celebrated Saturday 16th May @11am. Due to the First Holy Communion there will be no 1pm Mass and confessions. Confessions will be as normal at 5.45-6.15pm .
PARISH CENSUS This year, the Parish Census will take place again on the weekend of 9th & 10th May. As part of the Annual Parish Census, you will be asked to select a BLUE (male) or RED (female) token and place it in a basket relevant to your age. Volunteers will be on hand to assist and direct you should you need any help. This information will only be shared with Down & Connor. We would really appreciate your participation in the parish census, as this information is invaluable to the parish. Many thanks.
The Black Mountain Family of Parishes invites you to take part in a two-day pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Wednesday 20th – Thursday 21st May 2026. Join us for a prayerful journey to this sacred place of grace, with opportunities for Mass, the Sacrament of the Sick, Stations of the Cross, Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and personal prayer, along with time for rest and fellowship. All are welcome.
Travel: Two minibuses departing 9:30am from St Joseph’s Church Hannahstown, returning approx. 8:00pm the following evening
Stay: Knock House Hotel (within Shrine grounds)
Cost: £155 per person (B&B, evening meal, plus light lunch and evening tea while travelling)
Booking -Please Contact your local parish office (Cash payments only, closing date Monday 11th May 2026) Father Patrick Devlin PP, Chaplain.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 25 (6.30pm): Patrick Mc Cormick, Sean Mc Grillen,Meta Devine & Margaret Devine, Marie Dorothy
Sun 26 (9.30am): Peter Rooney, Meta Devine
Sun 26 (12.30pm): Rose Bowman, Francis O’ Rourke, Noreen Breen, Kieran & Annie Marshall, Ann Britton, Peter & Brigid Mc Cleave, Pat Totton
Mon 27 (10am): Francis Stephen Shields
Tues 28 (10am): NO MASS
Wed 29 (10am): Requiem Mass for Anne Blaney
Thurs 30 (10am): John Patrick Shields, Lily Fitzsimons
Fri 01 ( 10am): Kathleen Judge, Jimmy & Ellen Mc Kinney
Sat 02 (1pm): Gareth Shields
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently Deceased: Rita Lyons, Anna Devlin, Kieran Osborne (Madrid Spain) RIP
Month’s Mind: Sean Mc Grillen, Marie Dorothy, Rose Bowman, Anne Blayney
Anniversaries: Kathleen Hamill, Nora Maguire, Joseph Mc Caughey, Jean Quinn, Brian Rooney, Gerry & Sadie O Neill, Anne Johnston, Patrick Kearney, Martha Leddy, Denis Spence, Liam Clarkson, Dominic Park, Elizabeth (Lily) Mc Burney
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS St. Pauls’s Pastoral Centre (beside St. Paul’s Church) falls road. Sunday 26th April– Sunday 31st May at 7.30pm.
26th April God’s Love.. Fr James O’ Reilly
3rd May Salvation ..Fr Ciaran Dallat
10th May New Life.. Aideen Murphy
17th May Receiving God’s Gift.. Colette Higgins
24th May Baptism in The Holy Spirit.. Fr Darren Brennan
31st May Growth & Transformation ..Denise Robinson
This is an invitation to make or renew a deep personal relationship with Jesus in openness to the Holy Spirit and His Gifts. Hosted by Down & Connor Charismatic Renewal. All Welcome.
WHY SUNDAY MATTERS “Sunday has always been the day of the Lord: the day of resurrection, the day of rest, the day of Eucharist. From the very beginning of our Christian faith, Sunday has been central to the life of the church, and remains the heart of Christian practice. It is on this day that we gather as a community, united in our love for Christ, to encounter the risen Lord, and be nourished in body and soul”. “The Mass is not just a ritual, it is the source and summit of our faith. It is where we encounter Christ in His living presence, and it is through the Eucharist that we are strengthened to live as true disciples. Attending Mass on Sundays, or its vigil on Saturday evening, is not just an obligation; it is a profound privilege, and a chance to experience God’s love in a deeply personal way. As we come to this sacred celebration, let us do so with hearts full of gratitude for the precious gift of Christ’s presence among us”. (Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Why Sunday Matters, 2025)
ENCOUNTER WEEKEND DONEGAL, Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. 6.00pm – 10.30pm Friday 5th June. 9.00am – 10.30pm. Saturday 6th June. Expect to experience the presence of God through the celebration of the Sacraments, Spirit-led worship, inspiring talks, healing service, and fellowship. Come and be refreshed and empowered by the Holy Spirit and learn from the Saints how to live the lifestyle God intended you to live. Keynote Speakers: Patrick Reis: co-founder and Executive Director of Encounter Ministries USA & Fr. Patrick Gonyeau who serves with the U.S. Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in Ohio. Bookingsat https://encounterschoolofministrydoneg.regfox.com/en counter-conference-donegal For more info, email donegal@encounterschool.org.
1-DAY RETREAT TOBAR MHUIRE RETREAT CENTRE CROSSGAR SAT 6TH JUNE 2026 10.00 AM – 4.00 PM LET GO, LET GOD “SURRENDER TO JESUS” LOOK OUT FOR MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW IN THE PARISH NEWSLETTER OVER THE COMING WEEKS RE BOOKING PROCESS AND COST
PARISH CENSUS This year, the Parish Census will take place again on the weekend of 9th & 10th May. As part of the Annual Parish Census, you will be asked to select a blue (male) or red (female) token and place it in a basket relevant to your age. Volunteers will be on hand to assist and direct you should you need any help. This information will only be shared with Down & Connor. We would really appreciate your participation in the parish census, as this information is invaluable to the parish. Many thanks.
N.B BELFAST MARATHON This Sunday 4th May the road will be closed from Finaghy Road North Finaghy Park Central -Andersonstown Road from 09.30-14.00
DOWN & CONNOR JOB VACANCY. Housekeeper sought for St Matthew’s Parish, 12 hours pw. Visit www.downandconnor.org or the Community NI website. Closes 27th April
Milltown Cemetery – Blessing of the Graves at Milltown Cemetery will take place on Sunday 10th May at 3:00 pm.
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