{"id":2968,"date":"2021-06-04T08:32:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T08:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=2968"},"modified":"2021-06-08T10:25:04","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T10:25:04","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-6th-june-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=2968","title":{"rendered":"St Agnes Parish Bulletin 6th June 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

6 June 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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He has gone out of his mind\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In the Gospel today we read that Jesus has returned home and causes quite a commotion on his arrival. Word about this healer and teacher has gotten around, the crowds have gathered, and the religious leaders are not happy. Jesus\u2019 growing popularity has started to upset daily life for his family to the point where \u2018they could not eat\u2019. In an effort to protect their son and their brother, Jesus\u2019 family try to explain away his \u2018unruly\u2019 behaviour. They tell the crowd and the religious leaders that Jesus does not mean what he says, he has simply \u2018gone out of his mind\u2019. In their view, things have gone too far. Jesus was preaching a message that seemed radical to many. He knows that bringing about God\u2019s dream for the world involves speaking out and behaving in ways that are counter cultural. The religious leaders go so far as to say that Jesus was possessed by a demon. It was their way of \u2018explaining away\u2019 someone that they could not cope with, someone who was challenging their systems and practices. We can think of those in society today who are \u2018explained away\u2019; those whom society wishes would stop speaking out because it is uncomfortable to listen to. Name-calling is often a last resort when institutions or \u2018powers\u2019 are disgruntled. The young climate activist, Greta Thunberg, knows this well. Following taunts by Presidents and Fossil Fuel executives towards her, she famously said, \u2018When haters go after your looks and differences, it means they have nowhere left to go\u2026 and then you know you\u2019re winning.\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The end of today\u2019s Gospel is troubling as Jesus seems to dismiss his mother, his brothers and sisters. But Jesus\u2019 mission is now wider than his immediate family. It is not that he no longer cares for them, God\u2019s vision and Jesus\u2019 vision for this world are now one. As sometimes happens in life, we have to let go of certain things in order to follow our true path.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ<\/span><\/h3>\n

First Reading:<\/span><\/strong> Reading from the book of Exodus Ex 24:3-8 This is the blood of the Covenant that the Lord has made with you.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Responsorial Psalm:<\/span> Ps 115:12-13.15-18 R\/. The cup of salvation I will raise; I will call on the Lord\u2019s name.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Second Reading:<\/span> Reading from the letter to the Hebrews Heb 9:11-15 The blood of Christ can purify our inner self from dead actions. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Gospel:<\/span> Gospel according to Matthew Mk 14:12-16.22-26 This is my body. This is my blood. <\/span><\/h3>\n

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PARISH MASS TIMES\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Monday, Wednesday,\u00a0 Thursday\u00a0 &\u00a0 friday @10am.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u00a0N.B\u00a0\u00a0NO<\/span>\u00a0 10am Mass on a Tuesday<\/span><\/h3>\n

Saturday @ 1pm & 6.30pm<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sunday @ 9.30am & 12.30pm<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Restrictions and Guidelines for attending Mass in Agnes’<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022<\/span>\u00a0Face Coverings are mandatory when entering and exiting the church and should be worn throughout services.<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2022<\/span>\u00a0The seating capacity of the Church is 120-150<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2022<\/span>\u00a0Observe social distancing and use the sanitizer at the Church Entrance;<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2022<\/span>\u00a0When leaving the Church follow the instructions and leave according to the indicated \u201cOne-way\u201d system;<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2022<\/span>\u00a0Anyone with cold-like symptoms must not enter the Church;<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2022<\/span>\u00a0Those with under lying health issues are advised to remain at home;<\/span><\/h3>\n

Funerals and Weddings can increase to the current capacity of the Church\u00a0(120-150 persons)<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Baptisms Continue to be limited to 10 people.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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COLLECTION\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>The collection for 30th May\u00a0 amounted to\u00a0 \u00a31745.00, and the total amount for the Education of Diocesan Students<\/span> was \u00a3435.\u00a0 Thank you for your contribution. You can make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home page aswell .<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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PARISH WEBCAM<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Live streaming of all Masses takes place in a St. Agnes’ Church.\u00a0 Please\u00a0 click on the webcam tile on the Home Page of the Parish website\u00a0www.stagnesbelfast.com.<\/span><\/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<\/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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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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Sat 5th\u00a0 June : 6.30pm:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Samuel Turner & Samuel Kelly, Mary Mc Geown, Mary Zemrowsky<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 6th June: 9.30am:\u00a0Margaret & John Laverty<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

12.30pm:\u00a0Gerard Lenzi, Liam Byrne, Danny & Mary Lawlor<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 7th\u00a0 June: 10am:<\/span>\u00a0Edward & Joseph Mc Cann<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tue 8th June: 10am:\u00a0No Mass<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 9th June: 10am:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Fri 11th June: 10am:\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 12th June: 1pm:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/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: Elsie Gillespie,<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Ellen Maguire,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Michael Jones,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Sean Prenter,\u00a0Malachy Gregory,<\/span>\u00a0Kathleen Mc Connell,\u00a0Elizabeth ( Bessie) O’ Neill,<\/span> Ita Keane, Esther Martin<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Eternal rest grant unto them , O Lord<\/i>!<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pope Francis<\/span> \u00a0Pope Francis has asked everyone to join a new global grassroots movement, to create a more inclusive, fraternal, peaceful and sustainable world. The new initiative, the Laudato Si\u2019 Action Platform, is \u201ca seven-year journey that will see our communities committed in different ways to becoming totally sustainable, in the spirit of integral ecology,\u201d the pope said in a video message released May 25<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

IRISH VOLUNTEER AGENCY CREATES ONLINE GLOBAL NETWORK<\/span> Viatores Christi, a faith-based development organisation has specialised in the recruitment, training and deployment of overseas volunteers since 1960. VC have just launched, along with their partner agencies in Volunteering for Humanity, a new Online Discussion Forum that is open to all! The Forum is an online community that is free for everyone to join and to start discussions about volunteering – how to become a volunteer; to share stories and to find volunteering opportunities such as the #EUAVI. To learn more about the forum visit www.vcvolunteers.ie<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ST. PATRICK\u2019S PARISH VACANCY<\/span> Caretaker\/Sacristan\/Groundsperson [Job Share \u2013 2 Posts] \u2022 Role 1: 20 hours pw, Monday to Sunday \u2022 Role 2: 20 hours\u2013 pw, Monday to Sunday \u00a38.91 gross per hour. Full details at: www.downandconnor.org clicking on the tab: JOB VACANCIES and on the Community NI website. Application packs can also be obtained from St Patrick\u2019s Parish Office. Closing date for applications is noon on Friday 11th June.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ACCORD<\/span>\u00a0is recruiting experienced practitioners to train in the specialism of Couples and Relationships Counselling. Please contact Accord for further information about this unique Couples Counselling training package. Final date for receipt of applications 07\/06\/2021 www.accord.ie<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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