Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2524.00

Thank you for your continued and generous support

TROCAIRE BOXES are now available at the entrances to the Church; please take one home with you.

ST PATRICK’S DAY MASSES: Thursday 16th March 6.30pm ( Vigil ) Friday 17th March 10am. Parish office will be closed St Patrick’s day.

ANNUAL EASTER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

The organizers of the Easter Lourdes Pilgrimage would like to thank everyone who contributed so generously to the church door collection last weekend. Total amount raised was £1445.64. We would also like to say a big thank you to Roisin Kennedy and her team of young people from St Agnes’ youth club who so willingly gave their time and energy to make this all possible. Mass will be offered in Lourdes for all your intentions.

FIRST CONFESSIONS: Will take place this Wednesday 8th March at 1pm.

LENTEN REFLECTION All are welcome to a short time of prayer and reflection in the Parish Centre ( St Agnes’ Drive ) on Wednesday 8th March after the 10am Mass. Led by  Sister Dympna.

Remember in Prayer…

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Dermot Mc Phillips, Noreen Cummins, Richard Maguire, Rita Bloomer, Dermot Mulholland, Anne Mc Dermott, Barbara Brunton, Joe & Pat Fenton, Roseleen Green, Renee Dugan, Nellie Curran, Josephine Branagh, Patrick Kennedy.

May they Rest in Peace

What’s on Locally…

DIOCESAN CENTENARY PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA Led by the Most Reverend Noel Treanor DD. 25 July – 03 Aug (£709) or 27 July – 03 Aug (£659). Contact Joe Catney on 90714001 or 07776425631.

First Communion and Confirmation gifts are now available in our new convent shop. We also carry a range of rosaries, prayer cards, and Catholic books. Adoration Convent, 63 Falls Road, Belfast. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (except 1-2pm).

Everyone has time for a cup of tea Darkness into Light Hannahstown Coffee Morning Launch will take place on Saturday 11th March in Lámh Dhearg clubrooms between 9:30am-12:30pm.  Hannahstown will be hosting this event for the entire community, fundraising for Suicide Awareness and Support Group on the Falls Road Belfast.  Everyone welcome to attend, come along to hear about this forthcoming unique and exciting event taking place on Saturday 6th May.

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGES 2017 Contact 0035314434510 or email reservations@medirishcentre.com

LIVING YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK  3rd to 6th July. Great opportunity for those aged 15 – 18 to explore their faith and have lots of fun exploring Knock and the Shrine. Cost £250. See www.livingyouthni.org for details.

CAN YOU HELP? The Chernobyl Children Appeal urgently require families to host children for a three week health break this summer. The short time the children spend with us greatly improves their health and boosts their immune system. Please contact Mairead on 07752399393 (after 7pm).

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREATS Are a beautiful healing opportunity for anyone struggling with the emotional or  spiritual pain of an abortion. The retreat weekend is a very specific process designed to help you experience the love, mercy, compassion and forgiveness of God. For more information contact Marian on 07814748744 or email marianrvni@yahoo.co.uk or call Sheila on 07902869646 – in complete confidence. Please look up rachelsvineyardni.org for more information.

“The West Belfast Historical Society is meeting on Friday the 10th of March at 7.30pm in St. Michael’s Parish Centre on Finaghy Road North (Access via Church Gateway on Finaghy Road North just before the garage opposite the Church at junction with Andersonstown Road). The March talk is entitled “THE STEWARTS OF MOUNTSTEWART” and the guest speaker will be Mr HORACE REID” All welcome.