PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY Weekly Offertory: £1615.00. 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
CONGRATULATIONS to the young people of our parish, on your recent exam achievements. May the Holy Spirit guide you in your choices for the future.
MASS TIMES The Funeral Mass for Gregory Maguire will take place on Monday 24th August at 10.00am. Please note that there will be no 10.00am Mass Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th August.
Parish Trip to Downpatrick: Saturday 19th September.
Bus leaves @ 9am. Day includes stop at St Patrick’s Centre for IMAX video of St Patrick followed by early lunch; Visit to Down Cathedral and St Patrick’s Grave and then on to Saul for Mass in St Patrick’s Church. Final stop at Slieve Patrick before bus leaves around 4pm for return to Belfast Cost: £40 per person.
Time is running out to book your place. We would love to see more parishioners come along and enjoy this special day together, visiting places connected with St Patrick and sharing in the experience. If you have been thinking about going, now is the time to book your place through the Parish Office. 02890 615702.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 22 (6.30pm): Billy Wright , Jack Watters
Sun 23 (9.30am): Anne Mohan, May & Bill Mc Kenna
Sun 23(12.30pm): Richard Mc Stravick, Martin & Bill Cinnamond
Mon 24(10am): Requiem Mass for Gregory Maguire
Tues 25 (10am): NO MASS
Wed 26 (10am): NO MASS
Thurs 27 (10am): NO MASS
Fri 28 ( 10am): Priest’s intention
Sat 29 (1pm): Mary Montgomery
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: Karen Girvan, Gregory Maguire RIP
Anniversaries: Daniel & Regina Kane & daughter Una, Bridget & John Murray, Paddy Park, Peggy Donnelly, Gerard & Paul Ryan, Colm Kelly, Gerard Power, Margaret Tunny, Gerry McAuley.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WHAT’S ON…
ST JOSEPH MEN’S CAMINO. A 25km pilgrimage through the Boyne Valley on 12th September, beginning in Drogheda. The day includes Mass, Adoration, Rosary, Confessions, lunch & dinner, with after dinner speaker Fr. Mark Quinn. Open to men aged 18+. Cost: €65 (student €55). www.dominicans.ie/events or E:op.evangelisation@gmail.com
One Day Retreats – Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection – places available on August 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 31st Sept. 5th, 6th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 19th & 20th Admission €50. Group discounts available. Advance Booking Essential . Includes Special Themed Retreats:
23rd August – St Peregrine
5th September – Pioneer Pilgrimage
6th September – St Carlos Acutis
9th & 12th September – Vocations Monstrance
19th September – Divine Mercy Pilgrimage
Heritage Day Tours – Explore one of Ireland’s most enduring and authentic spiritual destinations. Thursday 20th August. 11am & 2:30pm As part of National Heritage Week celebrations visitors will enjoy a guided boat trip on the lake, guided tour of Station Island and refreshments. Admission €15. Student & Child discounts available. Advance Booking Essential.
Lakeshore Pilgrim Path Pilgrimage – In the footsteps of pilgrims through the centuries Sunday 30th August. 8km & 12km routes, fully guided. Outdoor Mass weather permitting. Admission €25. Advance Booking Essential.
NEW FOR 2026 SEASON–Overnight accommodation available on Station Island the night before beginning a Retreat or Pilgrimage. Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co Donegal. F94 PC60 www.loughderg.org email. info@loughderg.org Tel. 0719861518
A pilgrimage has a vital part to play in our life of faith, for it removes us from our daily routines, and gives us time and space to encounter God more deeply. Pope Leo XIV
Catholic Mothers Ireland – Family Day Catholic Mothers Ireland will hold its Annual National Mass on Sunday, 6 September at Termonbacca Retreat Centre,Derry City. The day will begin with Mass at 2.00pm, celebrated by Bishop Donal McKeown, followed by refreshments, children’s activities, and a talk for parents. This promises to be a lovely day for the whole family. For more information and booking details, please email info@catholicmothers.ie.
‘Embrace the Grace’ Young Adult Catholic Conference – 29 August 2026 – Legion of Mary ‘Embrace the Grace’ is a conference on faith and culture for young adults (18-40) with talks, prayer, Mass, confession, workshops, food and social in the historic Legion of Mary headquarters at De Montfort House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7. It will be a chance to build faith in friendship with young adults from across the country. This event takes place on Saturday 29 August from 9.30am to 6.00pm with a social afterward. Tickets cost €20 and can be booked on the eventbrite website by looking up ‘Embrace the Grace’. Any queries can be directed towards deusetpatria@gmail.com.
First Saturday Devotions will take place in St. Matthias’s Church, Glen Road on 5th Sept
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
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