Parish News…
Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2424.00
Many thanks for your continued support
ST AGNES’ SENIORS’ CHRISTMAS DINNER: Will be held on Sunday 10th December 2017 in the Ballymac Hotel from 2pm—6pm. All pensioners of the parish who wish to attend please register your name and meal choice (Turkey & Ham or Fish (Cod) Pavlova or Pudding ) with Kate in the Parish Office 02890 615702. ( N.B only a few more spaces left )
ANNUAL MASS FOR THE BEREAVED Will be held in St Agnes’ Church on Monday 20th November at 7.00pm, followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall. Whilst the friends and family of those that have died this year will receive a personal invitation, all parishioners are welcome to attend.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS MASS The Eucharistic Ministers of St Agnes’ are having a Mass offered for all deceased former Ministers in St Agnes’ Church on Tuesday 31st October 2017 at 6.30pm. (Vigil mass for the Feast of All Saints ) On Behalf of the Eucharistic Ministers I am writing to invite family and friends of deceased ministers to join us at this Mass to honour the service they gave. Dan Donnelly
MISSION SUNDAY COLLECTION Will be taken up today Sunday 22nd October.
NOVEMBER DEAD LISTS Are now available at front and side entrances of Church. Please post completed lists into post box located right hand side of Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. Thank you
Remember in Prayer…
Recently Deceased: Jim Kelly, Hugh ( Gerry ) Hale.
Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Phillip Glennon, Carlo Fusco, Rita Nellis, Suzanne Cummins, Matilda (Tilly ) Rooney, Briege Clarke, Damian Walsh & friends, David Mc Cafferty, Rose Maklin, Marie Standen, Gerard Mulvenna, Isobel Boyle, James Press, Kathleen Drain, Catherine & Bill Harvey, Thomas Woods.
May they rest in peace
What’s on Locally…
ONE DAY PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK On the Feast of All Souls, Thursday 2nd November 2017. Bus will depart from St Agnes’ at 7.30am. Cost £15. Contact Patricia on 07946917354 or Harriet on 07812098991
(Apparition Chapel and Old Church closed for renovations)
ST. AGNES’ CHORAL SOCIETY presents The Gift of Music Saturday 11th November 2017 at 7.30pm St. Joseph’s Parish Centre, Carryduff Ticket – £12.50 (includes light refreshments) Tickets available from Charlie on 07850203835, Eamon on 07802354799 or Parish Office on 028 90812238 option 2. Proceeds in aid of St. Bernadette’s Church Restoration Fund and The Lighthouse Charity Organised by the Knights of St Columbanus CK29.
Hidden Pearls Drumalis, Larne – Saturday, 28 October 2017Hidden Pearls is a retreat day for people with learning disabilities, their friends, families and carers. Led by Maria Garvey and Jillian Gould, it will be a time to recognize and celebrate people’s gifts through sharing stories, music, dance and art. The day will begin at 9:00 am with registration and end at 4:45 pm and costs £60 per person or £85 when two people book together. For further information or to book a place(s), please contact 028 28276455/28272196 during office hours (Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm). Details are also available on the Drumalis website –http://www.drumalis.co.uk
Dromantine offers a day’s reflection on Saturday, 18th November, 2017 for those bereaved after the death of someone close to them. It begins with registration at 9.30am and ends with Mass at 5pm for those who wish to avail of it. The day should help people in grief to move towards acceptance of their loss, and free them up to enjoy a fuller quality of life. The process will be facilitated by two chaplains from Newry hospice, Mercy Sister Fiona Galligan and Presbyterian Minister, Graham Stockdale. Costs are £30.00 or €35.00. Booking necessary: email admin@dromantineconference.com Phone – 028 30821964 (048 from ROI) www.dromantineconference.com
Meeting for Returned Lay Missionaries & Volunteers Have you ever worked overseas as a volunteer or lay missionary in Africa, Asia or South America? Would you like to meet up with like-minded people to discuss about issues of mutual concern? Join us for our next meeting which takes place on Wed Oct 25th at 7.00pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Centre, Glenview St, off Oldpark Rd, Belfast. For more info email jim.farrell@amri.ie or phone/text + 353 83 8422468
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