PARISH NEWS…
PARISH OPEN MEETING – an invitation from St Agnes’ Parish Pastoral Counci.
lAll parishioners are warmly invited to attend this special meeting on 22nd September 2026 @ 7.30pm in Casement Social Club. As a pastoral council, our role is to support Fr Raymond in fostering the spiritual life, ministries, and community outreach of our parish. This meeting is a wonderful opportunity to look back on our pastoral achievements, share our vision for the coming year, and hear your ideas on how we can continue to grow together in faith. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of prayer, dialogue, and fellowship
WEEKLY OFFERTORY : £2396.00
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
Downpatrick Trip – Reminder
A reminder to anyone who paid a deposit for the Downpatrick trip to please call into the Parish Office to collect your refund.
Please note that due to a Diocesan gathering of priests in Dromantine there will be NO
MASS this Monday 14th and Wednesday 16th September. Please remember
our priests who will gather with Bishop Alan for prayer and reflection.
The Season of Creation is celebrated each year from September 1 (the World Day of Prayer for Creation) to October 4 (the feast of St. Francis of Assisi). The Biblical text for this year is drawn from Ezekiel 47: 1- 12, which portrays God’s life-giving water flowing from the temple of God. The river grows deeper and deeper restoring barren land, reviving waters, and sustaining flourishing ecosystems. The vision invites human responsibility: recognising ecological damage, embracing interconnectedness, we are called to immerse ourselves in the water, and actively safeguarding and working for the renewal of creation so that environmental healing and human well-being may flourish together. For more information visit www.seasonofcreation or www.laudatosimovement.org.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 12 (6.30pm): Mary Mc Donnell
Sun 13 (9.30am): Dorothy Mallon
Sun 13 (12.30pm): Anne Mohan, Kieran Maskey
Mon 14(10am): NO MASS
Tues 15 (10am): NO MASS
Wed 16(10am): NO MASS
Thurs 17 (10am): Priest’s intention
Fri 18 ( 10am): Priest’s intention
Sat 19 (1pm): John Rooney
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: Martin Symington, Bernadette Lynn, Nancy Mc Nally RIP
Anniversaries: Eileen Mc Grath, Gerard Mc Shane, Nuala Mc Fettridge, Mary & Sean Mallon, Arthur Nolan, Michael Doherty
John Gillespie, Tracey Houston, Bell Dornan, Jackie Shields, Edward Mc Cann, Frankie Shields
WHAT’S ON…
Pioneer Gathering – Sunday 27 September A meeting for all Pioneers who are interested in helping to renew and strengthen the Pioneer Association in Down & Connor will take place on: Sunday 27 September at 3.00 pm in Holy Family Gathering Space, Holy Family Church, Newington Avenue, Belfast. This gathering is open to all Pioneers, especially those who would like to support a fresh start, new energy, and renewed commitment within our diocese. We would be delighted to welcome as many Pioneers as possible.
DAY RETREAT TO LOUGH DERG Saturday 19th September Leaving St Paul’s at 6.30am Returning to Paul’s at 7.30pm . The day Includes bus, boat, tea & scones on arrival then a light lunch and retreat. Price for Retreat is £45 plus the bus price determined on the uptake. Telephone St Paul’s Parish Office on 028 90325034
Opening Mass for the Season of Creation: 6.00 pm on Sunday, 6th September in St. Patrick’s Church, Donegall Street, Belfast Celebrant: Fr Piaras Jackson SJ, with interfaith contributions. This Mass marks the beginning of the Season of Creation (1 Sept–4 Oct), a time when Christians worldwide commit to prayer and action for our common home under the theme “Living Water”.
Beginning Experience The loss of a partner through death, separation or divorce is devastating. Beginning Experience is offering a programme of bereavement support in St Bride’s Hall, Derryvolgie Ave., Belfast on three Saturdays (26th September 24th October and 21st November) Booking essential. To find out more contact Marie 07896119669 or email belfastbe@yahoo.com
Abide Women’s Conference, November 20-22, the Great Northern Hotel Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Speakers include: Sarah Swafford, Fr Barry Braum, Fr Mark Wharton, Kimberlee WooLing, Danielle Noonan, Nashville Domincans & more, Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin, from Cork & Ross Diocese. We would love to welcome you this weekend. For more details please visit Abide in His Love at eventbrite.ie Registration link: https:// abideinhislove.eventbrite.com
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Down and Connor Diocese is renewing and developing its Diocesan Adoration Lay Committee in order to increase the practice of Eucharistic Ad-oration in parishes throughout the diocese. You are welcome to attend an Information Meeting at ONE of these venues:
Thurs 1st Oct– The Parish Centre, Ballymena 2, Broughshane Rd @8pm
Fri 2nd Oct– St Patrick’s Centre, Downpatrick, Market St @8pm. Registration from
7.30pm. See poster in the church for details
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