Parish News…
Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2752.00
World Missions Collection amounted to £5213.00
Many thanks for your continued support
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 this 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
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
ALL SAINTS MASSES Wednesday 1st November Mass 10am ( Vigil Tuesday 31st October 6.30pm.)
ST AGNES’ SENIORS’ CHRISTMAS DINNER: The Christmas Dinner list is now complete. Buses will leave St Agnes’ at 1.15pm on Sunday 10th December to arrive at the Ballymac Hotel for 2pm. A two course meal and entertainment will be provided. Buses will leave again at 6pm for drop off back at St Agnes’.
Remember in Prayer…
Recently Deceased: Anne O’ Neill, Keeley-Ann Young, Yolanda Fillipi.
Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Gerry Mc Burney, Gerry Murphy, Robert John Kerr, Joe Kemp, Sally Montgomery, Thomas Smyth, Mary Fegan, Carlo Fusco, Rose Mc Garrigle, Thomas Bell, Phillip Glennon, James Press.
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.
The First Saturday Devotions will take place on November 4th in St Matthias’s Church, Glen Road. 3.00p.m. Adoration and Confessions. 4.00 p.m. Mass. all welcome!
TROCAIRE Would like to thank the parishioners of St Agnes’ for their most generous donation of £3883.00 in response to their East Africa emergency appeal. This will help to provide food, water and other essential support to communities who have grave need. Thank you all, once again for your loyal and generous support.
BEREAVEMENT DAY
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
CANCER FOCUS NI Need volunteers to help raise funds for vital services supporting people affected by cancer. Join them in November and December at different venues around Belfast. Find out how you can get involved by contacting Morag on 02890 663281 or at volunteer@cancerfocusni.org
LIVING YOUTH: Summer Pilgrimage 2018. Are you 17-25? Why not join us on our Pilgrimage to Taize and Paris: 29th July – 8th August 2018. £799 – includes flights, transfers, accommodation, half board, t-shirts and half zip. Lots of fundraising ideas and opportunities available. £100 deposit required. Closing Date: Thursday 16th November 2017 for completed application form and deposit. For more information email: info@livingyouthni.org
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