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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<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n PARISH WEBCAM<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n CONFESSION:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Has been suspended.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n PERSONAL PRAYER:<\/strong><\/span>Monday – Sunday, 10.30am – 2pm. NB Adoration has been suspended for this current period.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n FUNERALS:<\/span>\u00a0Are currently limited to 25 people, with no pre- or postfuneral gatherings.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n WEDDINGS:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Are currently limited to 25 people.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n BAPTISMS:<\/span>\u00a0Are currently limited to Parents and Godparents every second and fourth Sunday of the month.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PARISH OFFICE\u00a0<\/span>To 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.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n TR\u00d3CAIRE BOXES\u00a0<\/span>Available for collection at Church Porch. Perhaps you could take one for a friend or neighbour too.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n TR\u00d3CAIRE CAMPAIGN<\/span>\u00a0Every year Tr\u00f3caire asks for your help during Lent to fund lifesaving programmes around the world. Tr\u00f3caire are appealing to you to continue your support this Lent. Resources, prayers and videos are available on www.trocaire.org and donations can be made to the Lent campaign in the following ways:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Online at www.trocaire.org\/donations\/now\/<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 2. By phone: 0800 912 1200 (Northern Ireland) The contents of each and every Tr\u00f3caire donation, no matter how small, come together to make a significant difference. This virus knows no borders, but neither does our compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a03. Or returning your Trocaire box to your Parish<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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 <\/p>\n Recently Deceased:\u00a0Nora Toland<\/span><\/span> Joseph Devlin ( Funeral Mass 10am Monday 8th March ) Sun 7th March: 9.30am:Maureen Cunningham, Peter Cunningham<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Mon 8th March: 10am: <\/span>Funeral Mass of Joseph Devlin RIP<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Tue 9th March: 10am:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Kathleen O’ Reilly<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Wed 10th March: 10am:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Thurs 11th March:10am:<\/span>\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Fri 12th March: 10am:\u00a0 John & Nina Friel & Imelda Mc Nulty<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Sat 13th March: 10am:Lily Mc Donnell, Margaret Leckey<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\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><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Those whose anniversaries occur at this time:\u00a0Kathleen Evans, Sadie O Neill, Rory Mc Dermott, Fiona Keatings, Rita Bloomer, Pat Kennedy, Teresa Monaghan, son Michael & daughter Margaret Thornton, Harry Hughes, Julia Healy<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is tough at times to figure out who has authority on certain issues. There are \u2018experts\u2019 everywhere, telling us how we should eat, exercise, manage our finances\u2026 the list goes on. Something that has struck me during the current pandemic is how hard it can be to know who to believe. We hear from doctors and virologists, politicians and economists, and their opinions don\u2019t always align. It can take us a while to trust the voices we hear in the media.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Temple scene in today\u2019s gospel sparks a debate about Jesus\u2019 authority. While he certainly cuts an authoritative figure as he drives out the stall-holders and money-changers, he is immediately questioned. The Jews demand a sign to explain his provocative words and actions, as if to say \u2018Who do you think you are?\u2019 It is interesting to note that in John\u2019s Gospel, this scene takes place at the beginning of Jesus\u2019 ministry (unlike the Synoptic Gospels where it comes towards the end). This would explain the disbelief of the witnesses.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In calling the Temple \u2018my Father\u2019s house\u2019 Jesus identifies the source of his authority. But his interrogators do not understand, nor do his disciples, though we are told it later makes sense to them after the resurrection. This scene offers more than an angry Jesus and a clueless audience. It is a public revelation of Jesus\u2019 identity and authority, as the one in whom God\u2019s presence dwells. It also emphasises the radical new way of living that Jesus has come to bring about. As we journey through Lent, we ask ourselves where the message of Jesus has become obstructed in our lives, and how we might open our hearts again to his presence and guidance.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2018I invite all Christians, everywhere, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting him encounter them… The Lord does not disappoint those who take this risk; whenever we take a step towards Jesus, we come to realise that he is already there, waiting for us with open arms.\u2019\u00a0<\/em>(Pope Francis,\u00a0Evangelii Gaudium<\/em>)<\/span><\/strong><\/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 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Diocese are undertaking a Pilot Scheme in relation to online ministry with children and young people.<\/span><\/span> Whilst this is an exciting opportunity for children and young people there are Safeguarding challenges that need to be considered and managed. At this stage only parishes participating in the Pilot Scheme can undertake online ministry with children and young people. A review of the Pilot Scheme will be undertaken.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n MEET A MONK\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0A virtual evening from Our Lady of Bethlehem Abbey, Portglenone,\u00a011th March 2021 7:00 pm.\u00a0<\/strong> This online information session, followed by an opportunity for Q&A, will provide some insights into this monastic way of living. It is an opportunity to take a first step in exploring a Cistercian vocation. The event is facilitated via Zoom and those who wish to attend should email bethlehemcistercianfamily@gmail.com in advance of the meeting for details. Please note that this event is aimed at those in Britain and Ireland considering a vocation to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" PARISH NEWS… WEBCAM\u00a0\u00a0We would like to acknowledge the donations that have assisted for the costs of installing our new webcam MASS TIMES DURING LENT\u00a0Daily Parish Mass (Via Webcam & Parish Radio only at present) will continue as normal:-\u00a0 MIDWEEK + WEEKEND\u00a0 MASSES\u00a0:\u00a0Monday \u2013 Saturday @10am\u00a0 &\u00a0 \u00a0Sunday @ 9.30am STATIONS OF THE […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2508"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2508"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2508\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2540,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2508\/revisions\/2540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2508"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2508"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2508"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}RECORDINGS\u00a0<\/span>Please note, all funerals will be recorded. Please tell us if you do not want your loved one\u2019s funeral recorded.<\/span><\/h4>\n
DIOCESAN PRIVACY POLICY<\/span>\u00a0The 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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