{"id":3065,"date":"2021-07-01T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T11:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=3065"},"modified":"2021-07-02T11:31:55","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T11:31:55","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-sunday-4th-july-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=3065","title":{"rendered":"St Agnes Parish Bulletin Sunday 4th July 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/span><\/strong>
4 July 2021<\/span><\/strong>

This is the carpenter, surely?<\/span><\/strong>
‘A prophet is only despised in his own country among his own relations and in his own house.’ We might find ourselves sympathising with Jesus in today’s Gospel: no matter what a person achieves in life, in their home place they will always be identified with their childhood selves and their family. While this generates a sense of belonging, it can be stifling. There is always someone to ensure we don’t get ideas ‘above our station’!<\/span><\/strong>
\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Returning home to Nazareth, Jesus teaches in the synagogue but his former neighbours turn on him. Who does he think he is, this carpenter, the son of Mary? This could have been a moment of grace, if they were open to hearing what he had to say. Perhaps the implications of the Good News were just too challenging coming from one of their own.<\/span><\/strong>
\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Sometimes God’s Word comes in an unexpected package. As individuals and communities, we can be guilty of silencing certain voices. Do we listen to young people with their energy and idealism, or the elderly with their experience and wisdom? Are we biased against certain groups in society, do we shoot them down before they speak? When our hearts are open, we come to recognise the prophets who are bringing the dream of God to fruition among us.<\/span><\/strong>

‘Although they heard you Lord, they failed to listen. They heard only what they wanted to hear. The truth hurt them, you made them feel uncomfortable, and they rejected you\u2026 Show us how we may seek your Kingdom and help to bring peace to a troubled world.’ (Tony Singleton)<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/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 27th June\u00a0 amounted to\u00a0 \u00a31805.00 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.<\/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:\u00a0Isobel Markey, Sean Grant.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sat 3rd July : 6.30pm:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Margaret Mc Nally, James Kennedy<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sun 4th July: 9.30am:\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

12.30pm: <\/span>Priest’s\u00a0 intention<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 5th\u00a0 July: 10am:<\/span>\u00a0Alice Mc Kee\u00a0 ( 100th Birthday )<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tue 6th July: 10am:\u00a0No Mass<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 7th July: 10am:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thurs 8th\u00a0 July:10am:<\/span>\u00a0William Mc Kenna<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fri 9th July: 10am:\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 10th July: 1pm:<\/span>\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/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: Michael Mc Glynn,\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Jimmy Nellis,<\/strong>\u00a0Brigid Hughes, Denis Devine,\u00a0Eileen Mc Cambridge, Maura Farquharson, Kevin Mc Shane, John Hughes,<\/span>\u00a0John Keatings, Lisa Kenyon<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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ARIZONA ESPRESSO COFFEE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

FUNDRAISING COFFEE DAY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SUNDAY 4TH<\/sup>\u00a0JULY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

9AM \u2013 11PM<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE FIGHT FOR NIALL FUND<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Summer Singing School for Boys Monday 9 August \u2013 Friday 13 August 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong> St Dominic’s Grammar School, Dominican Convent, 135 Falls Road, Belfast BT12 6AE The scheme is aimed at boys aged 8\u201316 who want to improve their singing voice and musical skills. It is ideal for boys who have a passion for music and want to take their singing training to the next level.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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RALLY FOR LIFE <\/span>\u2013<\/strong> <\/span>Rally For Life will be holding \u2018Life Chains\u2019 in towns and cities throughout the North of Ireland on Saturday 3rd July from 2pm \u2013 4pm. For further information on a \u2018Life Chain\u2019 near you please contact Precious Life on 028 9027 8484 or email info@preciouslife.com.<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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LOUGH DERG 2021 –<\/span> Lough Derg regrets that it will not be possible in 2021 to reopen Station Island for the Traditional Three Day Pilgrimage or even for the autumn programme of Day Retreats. Lough Derg will again offer the opportunity to \u201cDo Lough Derg from wherever you are\u201d on 3rd \u2013 5 th July. The outdoor Pilgrimage on the Lough Shore Pilgrim Path will also be available as the summer goes on. Further information from Lough Derg office 0(0353) 71 9861518 or www.loughderg.org.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS<\/span><\/strong> \u2013<\/span> God send his angels to console your loneliness. Pope Francis released a message for the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly ahead of the date of the celebration which is scheduled for Sunday 25th July. The theme chosen by the Pope for the inaugural commemoration is \u201cI am with you always\u201d (Mt 28: 30). Pope Francis reassures the elderly that God is always with them. He also reminds them of their vocation to preserve our roots and to pass on the faith to the younger ones.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Priory Institute\u00a0 week-long online Summer Schoo<\/strong>l<\/i><\/span> will\u00a0run from\u00a08-13 August and again from 22-27 August.\u00a0The course includes six recorded presentations and is very flexible as it is delivered entirely online.<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Find out more and register on\u00a0prioryinstitute.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or c<\/i>lick\u00a0here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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