{"id":1765,"date":"2020-09-17T09:29:35","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T09:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=1765"},"modified":"2020-09-18T12:34:52","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T12:34:52","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-20th-september-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=1765","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 20TH SEPTEMBER 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

PARISH NEWS…<\/span><\/h1>\n

COLLECTIONS<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Sunday 13th September weekly collection came to \u00a31435.00 and the monthly collection, for the support of the priests was \u00a3275.00 Thank you for your generosity. You can also donate via the Parish website. Click Donate on the Home Page.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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PARISH OFFICE W<\/span><\/b><\/span>ish to advise parishioners that where possible, we will ask you not to enter the parish house\/office to protect us and you. If you do need to enter the parish Office, we will ask you to please wear a mask and you will also need to sign in and leave your details for track and tracing purposes. This also applies for those entering the Church.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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PARISH BULLETIN <\/span>Our parish bulletin cannot be printed and given out yet but we have started to produce one that will be on the website weekly. There will also be a copy on the notice board in the porch<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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LOST PROPERTY<\/span> Parishioners are advised that property left behind in the Church ( Gloves, Glasses, Umbrellas etc) will be kept in the Sacristy for two weeks. After the two week period any unclaimed items will be sensibly disposed of, either to a Charity or recycled. Please check within this period if you think you may have left\/ lost anything in the Church. Thankyou<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Visiting Hospital<\/span><\/strong>: <\/b>All visiting across all Southern Trust hospitals and sites has been suspended for the time being. The Trust is encouraging virtual visits, e.g, through smartphones, tablets, etc. Those who might need help setting this up can contact the Virtual Visiting Co-ordinator on 07776516419, from 9am \u2013 5pm daily. Emergency, on-call chaplaincy cover remains in place.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS:\u00a0\u00a0The First Saturday Devotions will take place\u00a0 in St. Matthias’s Church, Glen Road, On Saturday 3rd October. 3.00pm. Adoration, Confession, Rosary and Act of Consecration.\u00a0 4.00pm. Mass<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS<\/span><\/strong> \u2026is for individuals from any faith background (and none) who want to explore the Catholic faith. Weekly in St. Mary\u2019s Church, Chapel Lane, starting 15th October at 7pm. Email rcia@downandconnor.org or ring Fionnuala on 07702073895.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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MARY\u2019S MEALS<\/span> Mary’s Meals is a global movement which sets up school feeding programmes in communities where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Email info@marysmeals.org to find out how to donate.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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QUB Catholic Chaplaincy Reopens 21.09.20<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen\u2019s reopens on Monday 21 September.\u00a0 Our liturgies, faith events and social gatherings are popular with students and alumni.\u00a0 We have a range of groups and societies whose activities appeal to a wide range of interests.\u00a0 Our Chapel, Food Bar and study space are open throughout the academic year.\u00a0 Wherever you are on your faith journey, know that we are here for you.\u00a0 For more details visit qubcatholic.org or drop by for a coffee and chat at 28 Elmwood Avenue, Belfast.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Remember in Prayer…<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

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MASS INTENTIONS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Sat: Vigil 6.30pm:<\/span>\u00a0Shelagh & Desmond Schiess<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun: 9.30am: <\/span>\u00a0John Hannaway<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mary & Jack Tierney<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

12.30pm:\u00a0Augustine Breen<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Terry Armstrong<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon: 10am:<\/span>\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tue: 10am: No Mass<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed: 10am:Priest’s\u00a0 intention<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thurs:10am:<\/span>\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fri: 10am:Priest’s\u00a0 intention<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat: 1pm: Priest’s intention<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass.<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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RecentlyDeceased: <\/span>James Donaghy (Australia)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: <\/span>Margaret Ramsden, Bernard & Anne Derby, Sarah Power, Mary & John Mc Caughley, Lily Hamilton, Mary Mc Donnell, Ciaran Maskey, Doreen Allen, John Cairns, Dympna O’Rourke.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Unequal opportunities<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Jesus does not see things as we do. Time and time again in his parables, he turns our expectations upside down and helps us to see things in a different light. Today, he tells the story of the landowner who pays the same wages to all his workers \u2013 those who were hired at the crack of dawn and those who only joined late in the day. Naturally, the \u2018early birds\u2019 are put out by this \u2013 they feel it is unjust, even though they received the wage they were promised. Maybe we sympathise with the complainers. In our individualistic society, we can fall into the trap of thinking that only certain people deserve good things. Those who work hard, who are law-abiding, who make the most of opportunities \u2013 they deserve a decent standard of living. Think of how often we hear people complaining about those who are struggling, saying they do not deserve assistance or \u2018handouts\u2019? Such criticisms fail to take into account that not everyone has the same opportunities or privileges in life. But in this parable of Jesus, the landowner treats everyone the same, regardless of their productivity. He recognises that not all of them had the same opportunity \u2013 some were just luckier than others, in the right place at the right time. God is just and generous, and he expects us to have the same respect for everyone, regardless of their position in life. Sadly we do not live in an equal world where everyone\u2019s dignity is respected and everyone has equal opportunities. In this Season of Creation, we are mindful in particular of the world\u2019s poor who suffer most as a result of environmental destruction \u2013 damage that is often caused by the comfortable lifestyles of others. Veritas intercom<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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