{"id":2470,"date":"2021-02-26T10:07:21","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T10:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=2470"},"modified":"2021-02-27T16:19:33","modified_gmt":"2021-02-27T16:19:33","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-28th-february-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=2470","title":{"rendered":"St Agnes Parish Bulletin 28th February 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ST AGNES\u2019 CHURCH<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/b>On\u00a0 Monday 1st March the present church of St Agnes\u2019, built by the late Fr. Robert Denver will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of its dedication by Bishop William Philbin. We especially remember the generosity and vision of all those who made the present church possible 40 years ago.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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COLLECTION\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>The collection for 22nd Feb amounted to\u00a0 \u00a32396.00\u00a0 Thank you for your contribution. You can make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home page aswell .\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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PARISH WEBCAM<\/strong> <\/span>Live streaming of all Masses takes place in a St. Agnes’ Church.\u00a0 click on the webcam tile on the Home Page of the Parish website www.stagnesbelfast.com.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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RECORDINGS<\/span> Please note, all funerals will be recorded. Please tell us if you do not want your loved one\u2019s funeral recorded.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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DIOCESAN PRIVACY POLICY<\/span> The Privacy Policy for the Diocese of Down and Connor is available in the Safeguarding section\u00a0of the Parish website.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

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COVID UPDATE\u00a0<\/strong>In light of the extension to the current lockdown, until 1st April 2021, Mass will be broadcast online via the webcam and\u00a0 Parish Radio,\u00a0as follows:-<\/span><\/h3>\n

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MIDWEEK + WEEKEND\u00a0 MASSES\u00a0:\u00a0Monday \u2013 Saturday @10am,\u00a0 \u00a0Sunday @ 9.30am<\/span><\/h3>\n

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CONFESSION:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Has been suspended.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PERSONAL PRAYER:<\/strong><\/span>Monday – Sunday, 10.30am – 2pm. NB Adoration has been suspended for this current period.<\/span><\/p>\n

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FUNERALS:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>Are currently limited to 25 people, with no pre- or postfuneral gatherings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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WEDDINGS:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Are currently limited to 25 people.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BAPTISMS:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>Are currently limited to Parents and Godparents every second and fourth Sunday of the month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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PARISH OFFICE\u00a0To reduce the risk of infection, the Parish Office can be contacted by email or telephone only, and not in person. (02890 615702 or email st.agnes.belfast@gmail.com) Please continue to drop any Mass offerings, SVP envelopes etc into the letterbox outside the Parish Office. Thank you.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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NB The wearing of masks is mandatory in our church<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

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MASS TIMES DURING LENT<\/span>\u00a0Daily Parish Mass (Via Webcam & Parish Radio only at present) will continue as normal:-\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

MIDWEEK + WEEKEND\u00a0 MASSES\u00a0:\u00a0Monday \u2013 Saturday @10am\u00a0 &\u00a0 \u00a0Sunday @ 9.30am<\/span><\/h4>\n

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS\u00a0\u00a0Each Friday in Lent Fr Thomas will conduct the Stations of the Cross @ 7pm ( Via our Webcam )\u00a0\u00a0 The contact details for the text used for the Stations of the Cross on Friday 26 February, written by Rosaleen McGuinness, is:\u00a0 pilgrimcentre@hotmail.com\u00a0 Proceeds support the Catholic Missions based at The Pilgrim Centre in Fatima.
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TR\u00d3CAIRE BOXES\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Available for collection at Church Porch. Perhaps you could take one for a friend or neighbour too.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

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PRAYER INTENTIONS:<\/span>\u00a0We extend our sympathies to the families of those who died recently and those whose month\u2019s mind and anniversary occur at this time.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Recently Deceased:\u00a0Nora Toland\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0(<\/span><\/span>Funeral Mass 12pm Sat 27th Feb)
\nChristopher Donaghy (Funeral Mass 12noon on Tuesday 2nd March)
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Sun: 9.30am:Kathleen Evans, Sadie O’ Neill, Rory Mc Dermott, Fiona Keatings<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon: 10am: <\/span>Holy Souls<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tue: 10am:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Special intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed: 10am:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Special intention<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thurs:10am:<\/span>\u00a0Teresa Monaghan, son Michael & daughter Margaret Thornton<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fri: 10am:\u00a0Gerry Kayes, Harry Hughes<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat: 10am:Julia Healy<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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Those whose anniversaries occur at this time:\u00a0Maggie Corrigan,\u00a0 John & Owen Farrelly,\u00a0Leo & Kathleen Mc Kenna & May Bill Mc Kenna,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b>Richard Maguire, Margaret Pollock\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Transfiguration<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Can you recall a time when you had an \u2018aha moment\u2019? One of those moments when something suddenly makes perfect sense to you. It may have been a long time coming, a combination of various pieces of a jigsaw fitting together or it may be an insight you received from spiritual practice. These are special moments. We are never quite the same afterwards, something changes, even a small thing, but something in us changes. These moments move us outside of ourselves or beyond ourselves in some way. They are moments of transfiguration.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

In the Gospel today, Peter is desperate to stay on the mountain in that blissful moment with Jesus, so much so that he offers to build tents. One can understand Peter\u2019s request, after such an experience of course he would want to stay there. What moments of encounter in your own life do you recall? An encounter where you simply did not want it to end? It may be something very deep and meaningful which gave you a glimpse of God or a moment of complete contentment?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

As with all blissful moments, the disciples must come down from the mountaintop. Jesus\u2019 way involves walking a very different path, a path that will not be so easy. Jesus\u2019 way is different to what Peter may have had in mind. These moments of Transfiguration strengthen us all for walking the more difficult paths, sustaining us on the way.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018The Lord is more constant and far more extravagant than it seems to imply. Wherever you turn your eyes the world can shine like transfiguration. You don\u2019t have to bring a thing to it except a little willingness to see. Only, who could have the courage to see it?\u2019 (Marilynne Robinson)<\/em><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

DIOCESAN VOCATION WEEKEND<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you ever considered the possibility that God is calling you to the priesthood? If so, take this opportunity to gather online with other men who are discerning their vocation. This virtual retreat will create the time and space to help you discern God\u2019s calling in your life.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The retreat will take place from the evening of Friday 19th \u2013 Saturday 20th March 2021. If you wish to register your interest in joining this retreat or would like further information contact: Fr. Kevin McGuckien – Tel: 02890614567 or email:vocations@downandconnor.org<\/strong><\/p>\n

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RIGHT TO LIFE UK<\/span> Please visit www.equallyhuman.org to ask your MLA to vote to stop abortion up to birth for babies with disabilities including Down\u2019s Syndrome<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Catholic Engaged Encounte<\/span>r<\/span> A ‘Zoom’ online Marriage Preparation course is planned for 27-28 March 2021. This 2-day course is a positive way of preparing for Marriage where you will discover how you can enrich your future relationship. Information\/Booking: marriageencounter.ie or 028276 38512<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Living Youth<\/span> will be posting an activity for young people to engage in, which will have a video outlining the activity, a task\/ guidance for those aged 11-14 to complete and a task\/guidance for those aged 15-18 to complete. The themes for each week are:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Week 1 – Fasting from Consumerism <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Week 2 – Mental Wellbeing with the 4 Corners Festival<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Week 3 – Social Awareness with Habitat for Humanity <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Week 4 – Digital Fasting for Mother\u2019s Day<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Week 5 – Praying with Your Parish <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Week 6 – Almsgiving to a Foodbank <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Week 7 – Praying for Our Church (Mass of Chrism)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Week 8 – Pilgrimage to Your Parish (Easter Week) The full programme and resources can be found at: https:\/\/www.livingyouth.co.uk\/lent-2021-resources The weekly activities for participants will be posted at https:\/\/www.livingyouth.co.uk\/lent-2021 and on the Living Youth Facebook & Instagram.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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