{"id":2541,"date":"2021-03-12T12:35:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T12:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=2541"},"modified":"2021-03-15T10:42:36","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T10:42:36","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-14th-march-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=2541","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 14TH MARCH 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Parish News…<\/span><\/h1>\n

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MASS TIMES DURING LEN<\/span>T<\/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<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Each Friday in Lent Fr Thomas will conduct the Stations of the Cross @ 7pm ( Via our Webcam )<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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PARISH WEBCAM<\/span>\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

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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

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DIOCESAN PRIVACY POLICY\u00a0<\/span>The Privacy Policy for the Diocese of Down and\u00a0Connor is available in the Safeguarding section\u00a0of the Parish website.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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PARISH OFFICE<\/span>\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.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

PARISH OFFICE\u00a0<\/span>Will be closed on Wednesday 17th March and will re-open on Thursday 18th<\/span><\/h4>\n

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MOTHER’S DAY : Fr Thomas would like to wish all our Mother’s in the Parish a very Happy Mother’s Day !<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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ST PATRICKS DAY MASSES : Tuesday 16th Vigil 6.30pm & Wednesday 17th 10am (via Webcam and Parish Radio only )<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\u2022 Please Stay Home !<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Wear a Mask !<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Keep Apart !<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Wash Your Hands !<\/h2>\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

Recently Deceased:\u00a0 Joseph Devlin<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

David Magee\u00a0 RIP ( Funeral Mass 10am Saturday 13th March )<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 14th March: 9.30am: Anthony Kelly<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 15th March: 10am: Sarah Gribbin<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tue 16th March: 10am:\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

6.30pm: Jim Cunningham & Mary Heaney<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 17th March St Patricks’ Day : 10am:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Liam Donnelly<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Thurs 18th March:10am:<\/span>\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fri 19th March: 10am: Frank Hernan\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sat 20th March: 10am: Rory Fennell, Terry Gillen<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/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:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Isobel & Joseph Johnston, John & Nina Friel & Imelda Mc Nulty,Lily Mc Donnell, Margaret Leckey, Maureen Cunningham, Peter Cunningham, Philip & Sarah Mc Glinchey<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Eternal rest grant unto them , O Lord<\/i>!<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Out into the light<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Today, the \u2018middle\u2019 Sunday of Lent, is known as Laetare Sunday \u2013\u00a0Laetare\u00a0means \u2018Rejoice!\u2019 We tend not to think of Lent as a time to rejoice, but signs of joy are central at Mass today, such as the use of flowers on the altar and rose-coloured vestments for the priest instead of the usual Lenten purple. The shadow of the cross still looms large, but we look forward with hope to Easter, when light will conquer the darkness.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We are offered an opportunity today to pause and reflect on our Lenten journey. In our gospel we hear that \u2018the [person] who lives by the truth comes out into the light\u2019. On the other hand, Jesus says that those who \u2018prefer darkness to the light\u2019 live in fear that their actions will be exposed.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We hear a lot of talk these days about transparency. We have seen the damage caused by those whose private actions gravely contradict the message they proclaim in the public sphere. Some questions we might ask ourselves this Lent are: Am I living a truthful life \u2018in the light\u2019? Am I honest in my dealings with others, trying always to choose what is right and just, or are there things I do in secret that are unkind or dishonest? Am I attentive to the needs of others or am I more inclined to think of myself? Lent offers us the opportunity to step out into the light, to allow the light of Jesus to sweep away any darkness or destructive habits and to begin again.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018We proclaim the resurrection of Christ when his light illuminates the dark moments of our existence, and we are able share it with others; when we know when to smile with those who smile, and weep with those who weep; when we accompany those who are sad and at risk of losing hope; when we recount our experience of faith to those who are searching for meaning and happiness\u2026 and there \u2013 with our attitude, with our witness, with our life \u2013 we say \u2018Jesus is Risen,\u2019 with our soul.\u2019 (Pope Francis)<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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MORE IDEAS FOR LENT<\/span> Give Up \u2013 Sweets, caffeine, fast food, make-up, social media, gossip, complaining, cursing or the snooze button. Take Up \u2013 volunteer, give to charity, Tr\u00f3caire box, give compliments, look out for the lonely at school, care for the environment. Prayer \u2013 pray for someone every day, say the rosary, light a candle, meditate, read scripture, give thanks for 5 things every day<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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LOUGH DERG-\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span>S<\/span><\/i>unday 21st<\/sup>\u00a0March RTE Studio Broadcast Mass at 11am will be celebrated by Msgr La Flynn, Prior of Lough Derg along with the Lough Derg Pastoral and Music teams. The Mass will be offered for the Lough Derg pilgrim family near and far. Tune into RTE 1 Television or RTE Radio 1\u00a0Extra<\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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DIOCESAN VOCATION WEEKEND Virtual Retreat Friday 19th \u2013 Saturday 20th March 2021. To register or for more information, contact: Fr. Kevin McGuckien – Tel: 02890614567 email: vocations@downandconnor.org<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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