ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 24TH MAY 2026 / PENTECOST SUNDAY

PARISH NEWS…

Weekly Offertory: £1506.00 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

 SUNFLOWER SUNDAY A limited number of Sunflower plants will be available at the 9.30am Children’s Liturgy Mass this  Sunday, 24th May. The Parish thanks Fair Deal Garden Centre for generously supplying the pots.

The Clonard Solemn Novena in Belfast takes place from Wednesday, June 17, to Thursday, June 25, 2026. You can view the full schedule of guest speakers, special healing and youth sessions, or access live-streamed services directly on the Clonard Monastery Official Website

HANNAHSTOWN CEMETERY Sunday 31st May 3pm

ANOTHER PRAYER BEFORE EXAMS Dear Lord, be with us as we begin our exams, may all the work we have done bear fruit. Help us to be calm, to read the questions carefully, and keep an eye on the time. Grant us a clear mind, protect us from all anxiety. May we be considerate of others in the exam hall, and follow the instructions of those who are there to support us. Help us to remember that our exams are milestones on a longer journey, as we learn and grow into the kind of people you want us to be, Who will make a difference in the world for the better, With our knowledge, our skills, and our generous hearts.  Amen

 

MASS INTENTIONS

 Sat 23 (6.30pm): Anna Devlin

Sun 24 (9.30am):  Ethna Megahey

Sun 24(12.30pm): Alice Mc Keever

Mon 25 (10am): Malachy Mc Cambridge

Tues 26 (10am):  NO MASS

 Wed 27 (10am): Margaret & Jack Laverty

Thurs 28 (10am): Priest’s intention

Fri 29 ( 10am): Michael Jones

 Sat 30 (1pm): Priest’s intention

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: Michael Mc Keown, Canon Hugh Joseph O’Hagan PP, RIP

 Month’s Mind: Anna Devlin

Anniversaries:  Sarah Mc Larnon, Jean & Hugh Madill, Mary, Paul Snr, Paul Jnr, Tony, Jim Eileen & Baby Joseph Zemrowsky, Les Bennett,

Moya Gettings, James Gerard Taylor, Adrian Caldwell, James Mc Keown, Francis Joseph Shields, Mary Keenan

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

 

WHAT’S ON…

Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ and Jim Deeds will lead the Three-Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg. Date: 19th – 21st June 2026. Cost £100. Places are limited early booking advised. To book contact Claire on 028 90690920 or email: pathwaystothefuture@downandconnor.org

Walk in the footsteps of our Patron Saint on  Saint Patrick’s Way Pilgrim. Walk in Downpatrick with guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly on Sat 6 June and 8 August, and Mairead Sweeney on Sat 4 July, begin at Saint Patricks Centre with the fabulous 180° IMAX film of St Patrick, price includes entrance fees, internal bus transfers, pilgrimage lunch at the famous Saul Barn, plus a stamped Camino passport and a 6 mile pilgrimage walk finishing at Saint Patrick’s grave. Come and Be Amazed! (Duration 9am-approx 3pm, all for just £55) To book ring 02844 619000  or go to website  www.saintpatrickcentre.com

Black Mountain Family of Parishes – Pilgrimages 2026

Shrines of St Brigid & St Oliver Plunkett – 9th-11th June

Departing Tuesday 9th June and returning Thursday 11th June
Depart 9:30am from St Joseph’s Church, Hannahstown Hill.
Stay at Ballymascanlon Hotel (B&B + 2 dinners).
Transport: £15 per person.
Single: €430 | Double: €570 | Twin: €610

Glendalough – 7–9 September
3-day pilgrimage with stay at Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort.
Mass, prayer, reflection & fellowship.
                                    Single: £340 | Double/Twin: £410
                     Booking: Contact your local parish office or phone 02890 614567.
  Cash payments only. Transport included.

All-Ireland Rally for Life takes place in Belfast on Saturday 4th July. Please join us to make a stand to protect Ireland’s unborn babies. Coaches will be travelling from towns across Northern Ireland. To book your seat contact 02890278484/ 07592280522 or email info@preciouslife.com

First Saturday Devotions will take place in St. Matthias’s Church, Glen Road on 6th June 2026.                                                                       

3.00 p.m.  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confessions and Act of Consecration, Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet

4.00 p.m.   Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 

LET GO, LET GOD (Surrender to Jesus). One day retreat in Tobar Mhuire Retreat Centre, Crossgar, Saturday 6th June, 10am—4pm, price £30. Phone 02844830242, to book.

SUMMER SINGING COURSE. In St Peter’s Cathedral, 6th-10th July, for those aged 816. For information, email cathedralmusic@downandconnor.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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