{"id":2050,"date":"2020-11-25T12:06:08","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T12:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=2050"},"modified":"2020-11-25T13:20:34","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T13:20:34","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-29th-november-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=2050","title":{"rendered":"St Agnes’ Parish Bulletin 29th November 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finding our feet<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

It can be very hard to live with uncertainty. Back at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a counsellor was interviewed on radio about how people were coping with the \u2018lockdown\u2019. People were anxious and fearful, she said. Many were experiencing loneliness, as their normal routines and social life came to an abrupt halt.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Another thing that people really struggled with was the inability to make decisions. They felt trapped and stuck, unable to plan ahead. They couldn\u2019t make plans to visit family or go on holidays. They didn\u2019t know if their jobs were secure, or if their children would return to school. When things are up in the air, it is hard to find your feet and feel grounded. Many of us are still struggling with these feelings.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Today we enter a new church year, and our first Advent season since the pandemic hit. Many of us are feeling more subdued than normal as we begin our preparations for Christmas. It will be very different from the usual family and social occasion, and we are saddened and worried by this.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In today\u2019s gospel, Jesus urges his disciples to \u2018stay awake\u2019. We might feel we have no choice at the moment \u2013 the feeling of not knowing what is coming is very familiar. We are on our guard, on edge, waiting for the latest news. Yet already, there are initiatives springing up to support those who are vulnerable or in need this Christmas. In our own families, we are plotting ways to ensure no one is alone or isolated. We are \u2018awake\u2019 to the strange circumstances, and we are finding ways to cope. We pray today for the strength to guide us through the coming weeks, and for the peace and joy of Christ to lift our hearts and carry us onwards.<\/p>\n

\u2018In this time of tribulation and mourning, I hope that you will be able to experience Jesus, who comes to meet you, greets you and says: \u2018Rejoice.\u2019\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Pope Francis<\/em><\/p>\n

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Restrictions<\/span><\/strong> from 27 November 2020 The NI Executive has agreed new restrictions designed to reduce the transmission of Covid-19 within the community, these restrictions will apply from 00.0lam on 27 November for a period of two weeks. During this period, Churches will be required to remain closed, except for the following reasons:<\/p>\n

\u2022 To broadcast an act of worship.<\/p>\n

\u2022 For funerals, limited to 25 persons present.<\/p>\n

\u2022 For weddings, limited to 25 persons present.<\/p>\n

\u2022 To allow for visits for private prayer<\/p>\n

Fr Mc Glynn will still continue to say Mass from behind closed doors .\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Mass will be celebrated for the intentions of all our parishioners,\u00a0 and anyone who has a Parish Radio please tune in. The Church will be open for private prayer from\u00a010.30am-2pm<\/span>\u00a0each day with social distancing in place. All those attending St. Agnes\u2019\u00a0must\u00a0<\/b>wear masks\/face-coverings.<\/p>\n

See below St Agnes’ Mass times for the 2 week period . ALL BEHIND CLOSED DOORS<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday 27th November\u00a0 10am<\/p>\n

Sat 28th November 6.30pm Vigil ( NO 1pm MASS<\/span>)<\/p>\n

Sun 29th November 9.30am ( NO 12.30pm MASS<\/span>\u00a0)<\/p>\n

Monday 30th November 10am<\/p>\n

Tuesday 1st December\u00a0 ( NO MASS<\/span> )<\/p>\n

Wednesday 2nd December 10am<\/p>\n

Thursday 3rd December 10am<\/p>\n

Friday 4th December 10am<\/p>\n

Saturday 5th December 6.30pm Vigil ( NO 1pm MASS<\/span>)<\/p>\n

Sunday 6th December 9.30am ( NO 12.30pm MASS<\/span>)<\/p>\n

Monday 7th December 10am<\/p>\n

Tuesday 8th December ( NO MASS<\/span>\u00a0)<\/p>\n

Wednesday 9th December 10am<\/p>\n

Thursday 10th December 10am<\/p>\n

Friday 11th December 10am public Mass depending on the guide lines form\u00a0NI Executive<\/span><\/p>\n

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Weekly Collection<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Sunday 8th November amounted to<\/span>\u00a0\u00a31140.00<\/strong>\u00a0Thank you for your generous financial support.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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SVP CHRISTMAS CARDS<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Tr\u00f3caire \u201cGifts of Love\u201d<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0 Will be on sale again after the\u00a0 Church opens on the weekend of 12th \/13th December<\/span>.\u00a0However, you can still purchase the Trocaire gifts at 50 King Street Belfast, Online www.trocaire.org\/gifts or call 0800 912 1200. Please support again this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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PRAYER INTENTIONS:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>We extend our sympathies to the families of those who died recently and those whose month\u2019s mind and anniversary occur at this time.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sat: Vigil 6.30pm: Gerard Quinn, Sarah Mc Varnock<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun: 9.30am:\u00a0<\/span>Priest’s intention\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

12.30pm:\u00a0Bridget & Bernard O’ Kane & son Barney<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mon: 10am:\u00a0<\/span>NOV DEAD LIST<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Wed: 10am:<\/span>\u00a0Pat & Isobel Higgins & family<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a01pm<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/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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Those whose anniversaries occur at this time:\u00a0David Rouse, Geraldine Dunlop, William Cinnamond, Paul Shiels, Bridget Mc Cusker<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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MARY\u2019S MEALS \u201cDOUBLE THE LOVE\u201d CAMPAIGN <\/b>All public donations will be doubled by the UK government, up to \u00a32 million, bringing new hope to families in Liberia, where hunger prevents children from going to school, and more than half of children drop out, before they finish primary education. www.marysmeals.org.uk\/doublethelove<\/p>\n

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CHRISTMAS HOMELESS SHOEBOX APPEAL<\/b> The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen\u2019s, together with the University\u2019s Order of Malta branch, is supporting this year\u2019s Christmas Homeless Shoebox Appeal. We ask that you decorate a shoebox or gift bag for either a male or female (adult) and include items such as: gloves, socks, toothpaste, toothbrush, sanitary items, shower gel, shampoo, sweets, tinned food, Christmas card. Boxes can be left securely at the Catholic Chaplaincy QUB, 28 Elmwood Avenue, during opening hours (see qubcatholic.org) before 5 December. We thank you for your support of this worthwhile initiative.<\/p>\n

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PERMANENT DIACONATE<\/b> The Diocese is preparing to start work with a third group of students for the Permanent Diaconate. This programme will commence September 2021. For more information, please contact Fr. Paul Strain via the Parish Office, or visit www.downandconnor.org\/living-church\/diaconate<\/p>\n

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