Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise Collection amounted to £2825.00

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.

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’.

PRAYERS & REFLECTION Led by Sr. Dympna on Wednesday 15th November after the 10am Mass in the Parish Centre ( St Agnes’ Drive). Followed by the usual Wednesday Bingo. All are most welcome.

SHORT TERM PLEDGE FOR NOVEMBER “I promise in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary to abstain from all alcoholic drink during November”

BAPTISED IN CHRISTWe welcome to St  Agnes’: Caolan James Mc Ardle, Sophia Elizabeth Moreland.

Remember in Prayer….

Recently Deceased: Margaret Crossan, Mary Rice.

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Samuel Millar, Gerard Mulligan, Marie & Jim Mc Greevy, Peter Breen & Martin Morgan, Bridget Nulty, Maureen Mc Cann, Gerry Porter, Geraldine O’ Neill, Mairead Mc Kenna, Lucy Gallagher, Mary & Patrick Lennon, Peggy Mc Keever, John & Briege Mc Gourty, Stephen Smyth, Thomas Mulvenna, Robert Mc Killen.

May they rest in peace

What’s on Locally…

VOCATIONS A Eucharistic Prayer Vigil for Vocations to the Priesthood, Permanent Diaconate and Religious Life will take place in The Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary, Carryduff on Thursday 16^th November 2017 from 7pm – 10pm.  The Prayer Vigil will be led by various youth groups from the Diocese and it will conclude with the celebration of Mass at 9pm. A warm welcome is extended to the young people of our Diocese to come along for this evening of prayer as they continue to discern their vocation in life.

Bishop Noel Treanor at a recent Ordination Ceremony said, “There is an urgent need to work for, to pray for and to encourage vocations to the priesthood and religious life.” Let us rise to this challenge and give a few hours of our time to come to this Prayer Vigil and to implore the ‘Lord of the Harvest’ to bless us with vocations to the Priesthood, Religious Life and the Permanent Diaconate

ANNUAL MASS FOR  DECEASED PIONEERS

The Annual Mass for deceased Pioneers will be celebrated in Good Shepherd Church, Ormeau Rd. on Wednesday 15th November 2017 at 7.30 pm. Everyone welcome.

NB. Requests for Pioneer Christmas cards, calendars, diaries, please contact Ian 9061 6601, Roisin 9064 6957, Josephine 9061 7116

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for 32 hour Adoration will take place in St. Michael the Archangel Church on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th of November 2017.  Starting with 10am Mass on Friday and finishing with 6.30pm Mass on Saturday.

CRUSE INFORMATION EVENING Cruse is a well-established and highly respected support service for people who are bereaved, to help them understand their grief and to learn how to cope with their loss. We are delighted a Cruse representative is coming to St. Teresa’s Parish Centre to give a presentation on “Understanding Grief”.

The death of someone we love is likely to be one of the most distressing events we will ever face. The journey ahead can be a difficult and often a lonely one. Everyone experiences grief differently; there is no “normal” or “right” way to grieve. You may not be suffering from loss yourself but coming to this session may help you know how to support a friend or work colleague who is going through bereavement.

We welcome everyone to come along so we can understand a little more and learn about the various stages of grief that many people experience. Recognising these can often be a comfort.

Date: Thursday 16^th November 2017

Time: 7.30 pm

Venue: St Teresa’s Parish Centre

There is no charge for this event and no prior booking required.