Parish News…

Last week’s Weekly Offertory Promise collection amounted to £1872.00

Peter’s Pence (Pope’s collection) £510.00

Thank you for your generous financial support to all our collections.

PLEASE NOTE: This will be the last Bulletin for the summer.There will be no Parish Bulletin during the months of July and August. It will recommence on the first weekend in September 2019.

MORNING PRAYER has finished for the Summer and will resume again in September.

ST AGNES’ FINANCIAL

STATEMENT 2018

Fr Mc Glynn would like to thank the Parishioners of St Agnes’ for their generous support over the last financial year. As a parish we had a total income of £291,684.84 and a total expenditure of £220,212.69 and we have a credit of £264,341.45 in our Diocesan Solidarity account. Once again thank you for your continued support. A break down of this financial statement can be found on the parish notice board at the side entrance of the church.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS Fr Thomas and staff wish all our parishioners a happy and enjoyable holiday period, and for those travelling a safe journey.

Remember in Prayer…

Recently Deceased: Lachlan Mc Curdy

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Ann Kennedy, George Gillespie, Jimmy Nellis, Bobby Mc Cartan, Brigid O’Sullivan, Ursula Burns, Kevin Mc Shane, Mary & Bill Singleton, Finch family, Brigid Hughes.

Eternal rest grant unto them , O Lord!

What’s on Locally…

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL 15th – 18th August in Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare. Ages 16-35, donation only, free buses. www.youth2000.ie

PRO-LIFE All-Ireland Pro-Life Rally …in Dublin on Sat 6th July. 90278484 or www.rallyforlife.net.

Stormont Rosary For Life Parliament Buildings at 2.30pm on Saturday 29th June. Contact 9027 8484 or info@preciouslife.com

First Saturday Devotion of Reparation as requested by Our Lady of Fatima will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Killough, Chapel Street, BT30 7QJ on Saturday 6th July: Sacrament of Reconciliation from 9.00am; Rosary at 9.00am; Meditation on the Mysteries of the Rosary at 9.30am, Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 10.00am.

SACRED HEART MESSENGER The Sacred Heart Messenger, which celebrated its 130th year of continuous publication in 2018, are currently running a special offer – a FREE BOOK offer for new subscribers to the magazine. The book on offer, Sharing the Wisdom of Time, was specially commissioned by Pope Francis and contains contributions from the Holy Father, along with his interactions with elder people from every corner of the globe. It is illustrated with stunning photographic portraits. Normally retailing at £22.50 a FREE COPY will be given with every new subscription to the Messenger.

A Marriage Enrichment Weekend offers married couples (of all ages ) private time to rekindle the joy of their love. The next Weekend (residential) will be from 13th to 15th September in the Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry and The Lake Hotel Killarney, on 15th -17th November 2019. For info. and to book, visit www.marriageencounter.ie  or call +44 770 281 2321 or   +353 87 784 0408. 

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Are you caring for someone with Dementia? the Alzheimer’s society are running a four week carers information programme in Beech Hall Centre on Monday the 1st ,8th , 22nd and 29th of July between 1-3pm. The topics cover Understanding of Dementia, Supporting someone with Dementia, Financial and legal matters and the fourth week, coping day to day. If you are interested please ring Catherine Maguire on 07889648793/90387772 or email crispbelfast@alzheimers.org.uk

First Saturday Devotions will take place in St.Matthias Church Glen Rd and Holy Family Church Limestone Rd on Saturday 6th July. 3pm Exposition, Confessions, Rosary and Act of Consecration and 4pm Mass.

DRUMALIS RETREAT September 6th & 7th Anyone interested contact Pat on 90 617082. See poster in porch.