A Tr\u00c3\u00b3caire<\/strong> door collection to support the people of Syria and the Philippines will be taken up at all Masses this weekend. Your support will help to get food, water, clothing, shelter, medical and psycho-social supports to those most in need.<\/p>\n St Agnes\u2019 Annual Seniors Christmas Dinner<\/strong> is on Saturday 14th December at 2pm. All pensioners of the parish who wish to attend please register your name with the Parish Office before Friday 5th December.<\/p>\n St Vincent de Paul Christmas cards<\/strong> may now be purchased at the Sacristy or Parish Office. A selection of 10pack Christmas Cards are available for \u00a32.50.<\/p>\n The SVDP Giving Tree<\/strong> received a great response from St Agnes\u2019 last year. This year the Giving Tree will be placed in the Church on next weekend and will remain until Thursday 19th December. We would ask that presents be left under the tree unwrapped. Thank you for your continuous generosity and support.<\/p>\n Advent Solemn Rosary –\u00a0Preparing for Christmas.<\/strong>\u00a0Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Recited Rosary with hymns, and Solemn Benediction. Every Thursday during Advent at 7:00pm, St Agnes\u2019 Church. All welcome.<\/p>\n VOCATIONS:<\/strong> \u201c Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.\u201d\u009d Will you make Christ the King and His merciful love remembered as a priest? Please contact Fr John Murray, Vocations Director email: vocations@frmurray.co.uk or Tel: 90913761.<\/p>\n Recently deceased:<\/strong> Dympna O’ Brien, Paul Murphy.<\/p>\n Those whose anniversaries occur at this time:<\/strong> Hannah Galbraith, Elizabeth Ferron, Montgomery family, Jim Goodall, John O’ Rawe, Patricia Ross, Alfie McGlinchey, Bridget McEvoy, Margaret Kelly, Maureen McGee, Sarah Burns, Helena and Frank Kane, Crampsie family, Francis Fox, Moya and Billy Jennings, Peter Gallagher.<\/p>\n Advent Day Retreat at Mercy Prayer Centre<\/strong>, \u00a02A Fruithill Park. Facilitated by Fr P. O\u2019Rourke, SMA. Theme: Prayer. Monday 2nd December from 10.30am-4pm. Booking is essential.<\/p>\n Holy Child Nursery School<\/strong>, 40 Slievegallion Drive, are hosting two Open Afternoons on Monday 2nd December and Tuesday 7th January from 2-4pm. The nursery operates an Open Enrolment Policy and welcomes applications on behalf of all children who will be three years old on or before 1st July 2004.<\/p>\n Holy Child Primary School<\/strong>, South Green, Andersonstown, are hosting an Open Afternoon on Thursday 5th December from 1.30pm. For parents of children starting Nursery or P1 in September 2014. 26 free Nursery places and 110 Primary One places. Pupils are welcome from any parish.<\/p>\n The Nearness of God at Advent.<\/strong>\u00a0Stop in the middle of a busy weekend for a light-hearted look at Christmas, at life, at God. Led by Breige O\u2019Hare in Clonard Monastery, 30th<\/sup> November, 10.30am-3.30pm. Cost \u00a310. Bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided. To book, contact Clonard\u00a0at 90445950 or Briege 07565502662 or breigeohare@athomewithgod.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n St Agnes\u2019 Choral Society<\/strong> present their Annual Christmas Concert in Falls Bowling Club (Fruithill) on Fri. 6th December. Songs from various musicals as well as Christmas favourites. Tickets \u00a310 available from Pat Butler tel. 90618842.<\/p>\n Old Time Bazaar and Christmas Fair<\/strong> will be held in St Gall\u2019s GAC, Milltown Row, Falls Road on 8th Dec. from 1-5pm.<\/p>\n See Bart Players in Sam Cree\u2019s Family Fever, St Agnes\u2019 Parish Centre, Saturday 30th November at 8pm. Christmas like you have never seen in Sam Cree\u2019s unique side-splitting fashion. From mix-ups and mishaps to nosey neighbours and unwanted relatives, you\u2019ll see the Christmas every family dreads and be thankful it\u2019s not yours! Tickets: \u00a38 & \u00a36 concession. Group rates available. Information at bartplayersbelfast@gmail.com or tel. 028 90202280.<\/p>\n LIVING YOUTH<\/strong> – Are you aged 18-24 and interested in meeting other young adults from across the Diocese, volunteering in your parish and community, getting involved in fun activities and learning more about the Catholic faith? \u00a0 Why not do the Papal Cross – the Pope John Paul II Award for young adults. \u00a0The programme will be coordinated through the Living Youth office and will include an exciting programme of activities with speakers, leadership training, residentials and lots more. \u00a0To find out more, register your name and details with Claire at 02890232432 \u00a0or email info@livingyouthni.org<\/a> and come to the meeting on Sunday 1st December \u00a0from 4.00 pm \u2014 6.00 pm (Living Youth Office, Berry Street entrance) to find out more and register for the Award.<\/p>\n De La Salle College<\/strong> presents \u201c Stars in Yer Eyes\u201d\u009d on Wednesday 27th November. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are \u00a33 each; Family\/Group ticket ( admits 4 ) will be \u00a310.<\/p>\n St Dominic\u2019s G.S. Christmas Fair<\/strong> will take place on Wednesday 11th December from 7-9pm. Admission is \u00a32. Free admission for children. Venue: Study Hall. Special guest.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Parish News A Tr\u00c3\u00b3caire door collection to support the people of Syria and the Philippines will be taken up at all Masses this weekend. Your support will help to get food, water, clothing, shelter, medical and psycho-social supports to those most in need. 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