{"id":3108,"date":"2021-07-22T10:21:25","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T10:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=3108"},"modified":"2021-07-23T09:35:52","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T09:35:52","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-sunday-25th-july-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=3108","title":{"rendered":"St Agnes Parish Bulletin Sunday 25th July 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

25 July 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\u00a0Grandparent’s Day<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n



Gift of love<\/span><\/strong>
We meet Jesus today in a situation of need. The crowds have followed him and they are hungry. Jesus challenges his disciples to provide a meal for them. When they object that they don’t have enough money, and only a tiny amount of food, Jesus uses what they have to pull off a remarkable feat (and feast).<\/span><\/strong>
\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0For us, this Gospel might bring to mind the situation of migrants and asylum-seekers who experience hunger and hardship today. We are left in no doubt about our obligation to protect and care for those in need, just as Jesus provided for the hungry crowds. This feeding account also has the elements of a Eucharistic meal, with Jesus taking the food, giving thanks, and distributing it to everyone. Jesus doesn’t produce this meal from nothing, but transforms what the disciples provide into a blessing for many.<\/span><\/strong>
\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Sharing in Eucharist means sharing our resources. It means ensuring people are not left to fend for themselves in crisis situations. When we receive the body of Jesus, it is a gift of love. But if we do not give and love in return, we are wasting the gift. Where people are in need, it is our responsibility, as followers of Jesus, to share and to provide. God will provide beyond our imagining, no matter how little we think we have to give, but we are invited to take the first step.<\/span><\/strong>

‘If there is hunger anywhere in the world, then our celebration of the Eucharist is somehow incomplete everywhere in the world\u2026 We cannot properly receive the Bread of Life unless at the same time we give the bread of life to those in need wherever and whoever they may be.’ (Pedro Arrupe SJ)<\/span><\/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

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COLLECTION\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>The collection for 18th July\u00a0 amounted to\u00a0 \u00a31270.00 Thank you for your contribution. You can also make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home page\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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FUNERALS & WEDDINGS<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0can increase to the current capacity of the Church\u00a0<\/span>(120-150 persons)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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BAPTISMS<\/span>\u00a0Continue to be limited to 10<\/span> people every second and\u00a0 fourth Sunday of the month<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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PARISH OFFICE<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0There will be<\/span> no<\/span> Parish Bulletin\u00a0 until the weekend of 15th Aug. The parish secretary will be on leave from Monday 26th July \u2013 Monday 9th August .\u00a0 If you would like to leave a message or have any queries\u00a0 please email: st.agnes.belfast@gmail.com<\/span><\/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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HAPPY HOLIDAYS <\/span>Fr Thomas and staff wish all our parishioners a happy and enjoyable holiday period, and for anyone who is\u00a0 travelling this year please stay safe\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\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 10th July : 6.30pm: Una O’ Neill<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 11th July: 9.30am:\u00a0Paul Le Sear<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

12.30pm:\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 12th\u00a0 July: 10am:<\/span>\u00a0Mary & Dan Dornan<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tue 13th July: 10am:\u00a0No Mass<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 14th July: 10am:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Geraldine Robinson<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thurs 15th\u00a0 July:10am:\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Sat 17th July: 1pm:<\/span>\u00a0John Fairley<\/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:\u00a0Dolores McLean, Lucy Mc Kenna, Geraldine Kane, Hugh Mc Murray<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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First Saturday Devotions<\/span>\u00a0St Matthias\u2019s\u00a0 Church, Glen Road on\u00a0 Saturday 7th August 3pm – Adoration, Confessions, Act of Consecration 4pm – Holy Sacrifice of the Mass<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Register to Vote<\/span> From 1 July 2021, the electoral register in Northern Ireland will be renewed as part of the national canvass. If you want to vote in future elections, you must register to vote after 1 July, even if you\u2019ve registered before. To register online and for more information please visit the link below:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/register-to-vote<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Summer Singing School for Boys<\/span> Monday 9 August \u2013 Friday 13 August 2021 St Dominic\u2019s 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. Applications available from Saint Peter\u2019s Cathedral House or by emailing schola@downandconnor.org Schola Summer Scheme brochure<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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