{"id":2574,"date":"2021-03-19T11:05:57","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T11:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=2574"},"modified":"2021-03-23T09:19:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T09:19:00","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-21st-march-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=2574","title":{"rendered":"St Agnes Parish Bulletin 21st March 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Parish News…<\/h1>\n

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Guidance for the Celebration of Mass and the Sacraments Diocese of Down and Connor 18 March 2021<\/span><\/h2>\n

Following engagement with Executive Office and Department of Health officials, the Northern Bishops have indicated that the celebration of Mass and the Sacraments, with the physical presence of a congregation, may resume from 26 March 2021.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Given the continuing presence and transmission of coronavirus in the community return to \u2018normal practice\u2019 at this time remains impossible. The Diocese and parishes continue to have a serious obligation to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all people.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and Holy Days remains suspended. Parishioners who can, should be encouraged to attend on other days, and at this time, be discouraged from attending Mass more than once a week to allow for others to attend. There should be no increase in the number of scheduled Masses, particularly on a Sunday. <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

A social distancing measure of 2 metres should continue<\/span> to be observed for the time being.\u00a0 Members of the same household\/bubble are permitted to sit together without the need to observe 2 metre distancing.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

ALL persons, including clergy and parish staff\/volunteers (except those medically exempt) must wear face coverings while inside the Church. The Celebrant\/reader etc may remove their face covering when necessary but should remain 2 metres from others<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Baptism<\/span>\u00a0 There is no regulation limiting the number of persons who may attend a baptism ceremony. The total number of persons present should not exceed the safe capacity of the Church.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

b) Where possible, only one child should be baptised per ceremony, if multiple children, from different families are to be baptised at the same ceremony, household groups\/bubbles must be seated separately and should not mingle inside the church.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Sacrament of Marriage<\/span>\u00a0 Public health regulations limit the number attending a marriage ceremony to 25 persons (this includes children under 12 and the officiant) If a nuptial Mass is to be celebrated, all the usual mitigations relating to Mass are to be observed. The bride and groom are exempted from the obligation to wear a face covering while inside the Church.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Funerals<\/span>\u00a0 Public Health Regulations limit the number attending a funeral service to 25 persons.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Wakes and post funeral gatherings remain limited. Up-to-date guidance can be found at: https:\/\/www.nidirect.gov.uk\/articles\/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-whatrestrictions-mean-you<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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\u00a0RESUMPTION OF PUBLIC MASSES IN THE PARISH OF ST AGNES’<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

LITURGICAL ARRANGEMENTS<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER 2021 <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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\u00a0On Friday 26th March, Mass will resume at 10am\u00a0<\/span>with the physical presence of a congregation but still with the restricted capacity of our church. A full risk assessment and deep clean of the Church will take place before Friday.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sat 27th March Mass 10am<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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6.30pm Vigil<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Palm Sunday 28th March<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

9.30am,<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

& 12.30pm<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n


\n<\/b>Monday to Wednesday of Holy Week<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Mass times: 10.00am<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Holy Thursday 1st April<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

10.00am Prayer of the Church<\/strong><\/span>
\n 7.00pm Mass of the Lord\u2019s Supper<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Good Friday 2nd April<\/b><\/span>
\n<\/b>10.00am Prayer of the Church<\/span><\/strong>
\n 3.00pm Liturgy of the Lord\u2019s Passion<\/span><\/strong>
\n 7.00pm Stations of the Cross<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Holy Saturday 3rd April<\/b><\/span>
\n8.00pm Easter Vigil Mass<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Easter Sunday 4th April<\/b><\/span>
\n<\/b>Masses: 9.30am, and 12.30pm<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Easter Week <\/b><\/span>
\nMonday to Friday: 10.00am Mass<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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We also want to remind the faithful that the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days remains suspended and every person should consider carefully if returning to collective worship is the safe and appropriate step for them, at this time.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Journey with the Gospels through the Easter season to Pentecost!<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Over Lent people from across the Diocese joined in an online programme to learn the method of praying with scriptures known as\u00a0Lectio Divina<\/i>\u00a0\u2013 Divine Reading.\u00a0 This Easter season, we invite you to join us online for a time of discussion and praying with Scripture through Lectio Divina.\u00a0 The groups are facilitated by Aisling and Louise from the Living Church team on Zoom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two groups available for you to chose from Monday or Thursday evenings at 7pm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The program will run for 6 weeks starting on\u00a0Monday 12th April or Thursday 15th<\/sup>\u00a0April<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

It will be great for us to connect with one another and to the Word of God.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To take part email\u00a0<\/span>livingchurch@downandconnor.org<\/a>\u00a0and you will receive the log in details for the session.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>We look forward to welcoming you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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COLLECTION\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>The collection for 14th March amounted to\u00a0 \u00a32370.00\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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STATIONS OF THE CROSS<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Each Friday in Lent Fr Thomas will conduct the Stations of the Cross @ 7pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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PARISH WEEKLY ENVELOPES<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> The new weekly\u00a0 envelopes are now available to be collected from the church. Please use the one way system that is in operation\u00a0 in and\u00a0 out of the Church, and\u00a0 the Hand Sanitizing\u00a0 Stations\u00a0 when you are collecting your envelopes. If you are not on the list and would like a box of Parish envelopes please contact the Sacristy or Kate in the Parish Office ( 02890 615702)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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PARISH OFFICE<\/strong><\/span> .. will continue, for now, to be contacted by email or telephone only\u00a0( 02890 615702 & email- st.agnes.belfast@gmail.com),<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and not in person. Please continue to drop any Mass offerings, SVP envelopes etc. into the postbox outside the Parish Office. Thank you<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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PRAYER INTENTIONS:\u00a0<\/span>We 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 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>David Magee , John Mc Cormick, Bernadette Magerr RIP<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 21st March: 9.30am:\u00a0Rachel O’ Rawe<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mon 22nd March: 10am:<\/span>\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tue 23rd March: 10am:<\/span>\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Wed 24th March: 9.30am:\u00a0Funeral Mass of Bernadette Magerr RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1pm:<\/span>\u00a0Funeral Service of John Mc Cormick at the Crematorium RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thurs 25th March:10am:\u00a0<\/span>Priest’s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fri 26th March: 10am:<\/span>\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sat 27th March: 10am:\u00a0Mona Mc Guigan, Damian Mc Guigan, Sally O’ Gorman<\/span><\/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:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>Anthony Kelly, Lily Mc Donnell, Margaret Leckey, Sarah Gribbin, Jim Cunningham, Mary Heaney, Liam Donnelly, Frank Hernan, Rory Fennell, Terry Gillen.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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\u00a0<\/span>HOLD CHILD PRIMARY SCHOOL SACRAMENTAL DATES<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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\u00a0FIRST CONFESSIONS: <\/b>Will take place this year on:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

P3A Mr Mc Closkey\u00a0 Wednesday 28th April 2021 at 1pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

P3B Mrs Wilson Thursday 29th April 2021 at 1pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION\u00a0Will take place for each individual class on Friday<\/span> 14th May 2021<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

P4A Miss Dougan 10am<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

p4B Mrs Thompson 12noon<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

p4C Mrs Moran 2pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CONFIRMATION & LEAVER’S MASS\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

P7A Mrs Finnegan\u00a0 Tuesday 22nd June 2021 at\u00a01pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

P7B Mr Cunningham Wednesday 23rd June 2021 at\u00a0\u00a01pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

P7C Mr Mc Kiernan Thursday 254th June 2021 at\u00a0\u00a01pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Primary 7 Confirmation will also allow the School to have a Leavers’ Mass for each individual Primary 7 Class. This means that each P7 Class will be confirmed and leave Holy Child Primary School from St Agnes Church on the day of their Confirmation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u2018We should like to see Jesus\u2019<\/span><\/h3>\n

Those poor Greeks. Did you notice that they never actually get to meet Jesus? At the start of today\u2019s gospel, some Greeks who are followers of Jesus come to Jerusalem. They are travellers, outsiders, and would like to meet Jesus in person. But when Philip and Andrew relay the request, Jesus begins to talk about how his \u2018hour\u2019 is coming. It is the last we hear of the Greeks, who disappear from the story altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 But they are important nonetheless. Firstly, they indicate that word about Jesus is spreading. More importantly, they prompt Jesus to reveal that, when his hour comes, he will draw \u2018all people\u2019 to himself. In the space of a few short verses, we go from a brief mention of a group of foreigners seeking Jesus, to Jesus making it clear that his saving mission is for all people, of all nations, both Jews and Gentiles \u2013 including these Greeks! There is no suggestion from Jesus that some groups are \u2018in\u2019 and others \u2018out\u2019. All are included. All are invited. All are welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I remember once hearing someone describe their home as a domestic church, a place of \u2018indiscriminate welcome\u2019. As we continue our journey through Lent and soon into Holy Week, we listen carefully to these words of Jesus. He came for everyone. He wishes to draw all people to himself. Notwithstanding the current restrictions on gatherings and public worship, let us take this time to reflect on the world we would like to build when things open up again. Are we open to everyone, including \u2018outsiders\u2019? Do our homes, parishes and communities radiate welcome, where all who enter experience God\u2019s love?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018For some, the good news is that there are insiders and outsiders and they are the insiders. For others, the good news is that there are no outsiders.\u2019 (Rachel Held Evans)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Census 2021 \u2013 Don\u2019t forget the close off date is Sunday 21st March 2021\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>and the clocks go forward next Sunday 28th at 1am<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\u00a0Tr\u00f3caire Lent Appeal – Message<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tr\u00f3caire\u2019s Lenten Appeal will still be active for a period of time after Easter and all donations to the appeal from the public in NI made before 16th<\/sup>\u00a0May will be matched pound for pound by the UK government, up to \u00a32m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Supporters who sign up for a monthly gift, or increase their monthly gift before the 16th<\/sup>\u00a0May deadline, will have three instalments matched.<\/span><\/p>\n

These matched funds will help thousands of people in South Sudan to grow enough food to feed their families. It will also support strong women like Awut and Ajak \u2013 the women featured on this year\u2019s Tr\u00f3caire Lent Box \u2013 in having their voices heard in decisions affecting them. The more funds we can raise by 16th<\/sup>\u00a0May, the more we are able to help families hurt by conflict to survive and thrive.<\/p>\n

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RADIO MARIA<\/span><\/h3>\n

Thank God and sincere thanks also to our many listeners and supporters as RADIO MARIA IRELAND continues to grow. As an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station we enjoy commercial free broadcasting – Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies \u2013 do join our growing faith family! Here\u2019s how you can listen:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Via Digital TV – Saorview Channel 210\/ Freeview TV (Channel number varies per location in Northern Ireland)<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Download our FREE App \u201cRADIO MARIA IRELAND\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Streaming on our WEBSITE – www.radiomaria.ie<\/span><\/a> (Subscribe and Donate here also)<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Via our \u2018Listen Live Radio\u2019 link on our Facebook Page. (Like, Share and Follow us)<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Via PHONE \u2013 get live radio feed by calling +353 (0) 1 437 3277 (no extra charges apply).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Why not drop a line to our Priest Director, Fr. Eamonn McCarthy, or send in your prayer or song requests to us at Radio Maria Ireland, St. Anthony\u2019s Business Park, Ballymount Road, Dublin 22.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Like\u00a0\u00a0, Love\u00a0\u2764\u00a0\u00a0, Listen\u00a0, Share\u00a0\u270b\u00a0\u00a0& Pray\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0with us also on our Facebook Page:\u00a0\u00a0\u2018Radio Maria \u2013 Ireland\u2019 and Social Media.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Welcome to our Family \u2013 tune in, liste\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00adn and join in the faith conversation!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Michael Kelly: Defending the faith without raising your voice<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    CK19, The Knights of St Columbanus at Queen’s University Belfast, is delighted to facilitate an online talk delivered by\u00a0Michael Kelly, Editor of The Irish Catholic newspaper<\/b>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    \nMichael will be speaking to us on the subject of \u2018Defending the faith without raising your voice\u2019.<\/b>\u00a0This was the subject of a book which was co-authored by Michael in 2012 and should give us an insight into how we can respond to Catholic hot-button issues when they arise in our lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    \nThe talk will take place on\u00a0Tuesday 23rd of March at 6.30 pm<\/b>. For details, please email\u00a0<\/span>    council19.qub@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0or message us on social media (@KSCQueens).<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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