PARISH NEWS…
ROSARY FOR PEACE.
VATICAN NEWS
Pope Leo XIV has appealed for peace throughout the world. For this reason, the Holy Father will preside over the recitation of the Holy Rosary at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens on Saturday, 30 May, at 7.00pm, at the conclusion of the Marian Month.
All people and all Shrines throughout the world, are invited to join him in praying the Rosary. In our Family of Parishes, the Rosary will be prayed at 6.00pm in St Agnes’ & after the 6.00pm Vigil Mass in St Joseph’s Hannahstown.
Our Lady Of Peace Pray For Us.
Down & Connor Diocesan Novena to the Sacred Heart
4–12 June / Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
It is with great joy as a diocese we celebrate the Novena to The Sacred Heart. The prayers will be available in a booklet you can pick up at Mass from this Weekend. It will also include a piece of scripture and a reflection for each day for those who wish to go a little deeper. The images used in this year’s Novena book are by students from our schools from across the diocese. Bishop Alan’s hope is that this novena will be prayed either individually or together by parishes, groups, schools or families. Even young children can join in with the short prayers!
WEEKLY OFFERTORY & COLLECTIONS
Weekly Offertory: £1555.00 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
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
THE ROCK– Sunday 7th June/ TULLYRUSK Sunday 14th June, both at 3pm.
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – 27 May
The Council discussed feedback received following the PPC statement shared on Ascension Sunday. Many thanks to everyone who has responded so far — please continue to share your comments and suggestions with us.
Further progress was made regarding the September parish outing and the Faith Development programmes planned for the coming year. Regular updates on both initiatives will be provided in due course.
The minutes of the meeting will be available on the parish website shortly.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 30 (6.30pm): Malachy Gregory, Gloria & Gemma Halliday
Sun 31 (9.30am): Eileen McPolin
Sun 31 (12.30pm): Sean Prenter, Patricia Mc Stravick
Mon 01(10am): Michael Jones
Tues 02 (10am): NO MASS
Wed 03 (10am): Special intention
Thurs 04 (10am): Priest’s intention
Fri 05 ( 10am): Priest’s intention
Sat 06 (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
Anniversaries: Ethna Megahey, Alice Mc Keever,
Malachy Mc Cambridge, Margaret & Jack Laverty, Billy & Vera Kelly,
Michael Jones, Joseph & Margaret Maguire, Robert (Rab) Mc Cullough, & Daughter Louise, Betty Manning, George Doherty.
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.
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
Down and Connor Vocations Invitation to Vocation ‘Allies’ Evening Tuesday 9th June 6.30pm For catering purposes, please let David Goodwin know if you hope to attend, indicating any dietary requirements, by emailing d.goodwin@downandconnor.org before Monday 1st June. Thank you.
BOOK LAUNCH The launch of Msgr Paddy Delargy’s latest book ‘Listening to People who Listen to God’ will take place in All Saints Parish & Community Centre, Ballymena, on Friday 5 June at 11am. To register your interest, please contact the parish centre on 028 256 31236.
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