{"id":3166,"date":"2021-08-19T11:24:01","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T11:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=3166"},"modified":"2021-08-19T11:30:23","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T11:30:23","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-22nd-august-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=3166","title":{"rendered":"St Agnes Parish Bulletin 22nd August 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/span><\/strong>
22 August 2021<\/span><\/strong>

Leap of faith<\/span><\/strong>
Children are often adept at looking beyond the practicalities and seeing the possibilities. Where a parent or guardian might only see a messy room in need of tidying, a child sees an obstacle course, a castle, a jungle, a magical fairy forest. It can be refreshing to take a breath and remember that there is more to life than our physical, tangible world with its daily routines and to-do lists. Sometimes circumstances can leave us blinded to life’s beauty or meaning.<\/span>
\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0In today’s Gospel, some of Jesus’ followers are finding it difficult to see beyond the physical. He has been teaching them that he is the living bread, but it is hard for them to accept. They dismiss it as ‘intolerable language’ and they wonder ‘How could anyone accept it?’ His teachings are too difficult to comprehend and they are annoyed and offended. Some of them even walk away.<\/span>
\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0But Jesus is offering something more than the practicalities, more than physical food or drink: he offers the bread of life, living bread, his very self. It is a difficult message, but Simon Peter gets to the heart of it: ‘You have the message of eternal life, and we believe.’ He is able to see beyond the obvious, to hear the truth at the heart of Jesus’ words. Jesus demands a lot of his followers, who must each decide whether or not they want to follow. Are we ready to make that leap of faith?<\/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

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COLLECTION\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>The collection for 15th August\u00a0 amounted to\u00a0 \u00a31561.00\u00a0 Thank you for your contribution. You can also make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home page<\/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> \u00a0 BAPTISMS<\/span>\u00a0Continue to be limited to\u00a010<\/span>\u00a0people every second and\u00a0 fourth Sunday of the month<\/strong><\/span><\/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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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 21st Aug : 6.30pm:\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 22nd Aug: 9.30am:\u00a0Gerard Ryan, Jack Watters<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>12.30pm:<\/span>Richard Mc Stravick<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Tue 24th Aug: 10am:\u00a0No Mass<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 25th Aug: 10am: <\/span>Charles & Margaret Mallon<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thurs 26th Aug:10am: Priest’s intention<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

( THE WEDDING OF EIMEAR GALLAGHER & POL MAGORRIAN 1pm CONGRATULATIONS! )<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fri 27th Aug: 10am:<\/span> Tony Zemrowsky<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 28th Aug : 1pm: <\/span>Thomas Sterrett, Jim O’ Connor, Eamonn Ward<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u00a0 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:\u00a0Bridget & John Murray & Margaret Murray, Patrick Branagh,\u00a0Paddy Park, Sheila Mc Greevy,\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Liam Molloy,\u00a0Anna Farmer, Joe Young.<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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SEASON OF CREATION: RESTORING OUR COMMON HOME\u00a0<\/span>The Season of Creation begins on Wednesday 1st September. Pope Francis has invited the faithful to participate in this annual season \u201cto renew their faith in the God of creation and join in prayer and work for the care of our common home.\u201d As a Diocese we will mark the opening of the Season of Creation with a service On Wednesday 1st September in St Peter\u2019s Cathedral at 7pm. The event is being coordinated by a newly established Laudato Si group in the Diocese and the homilist will be Fr Timothy Bartlett. Join us online www.churchservices.tv\/stpeterscathedral<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Study Theology\u00a0<\/i>Online<\/i><\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0is this for you? The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to\u00a0degree\u00a0level. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Register now for Autumn 2021. Find out\u00a0more on our website,\u00a0<\/span>prioryinstitute.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/strong>Click<\/span>\u00a0here\u00a0<\/a>to<\/span><\/b><\/i>\u00a0see a 2 minute introductory film<\/b><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Prioryinstitute.com<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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TROCAIRE<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0In the coming weeks and months, a Trocaire fundraiser may call to your home, inviting monthly donations. They will be wearing Trocaire branded blue jackets and face masks, and will adhere to all COVID guidelines. The campaign allows Trocaire to reach people who did not donate to the Lenten appeal, and gives people the opportunity to donate in different ways, all of which helps Trocaire plan ahead and have greater impact on the communities they serve. You can contact Trocaire direct on 0035315053225 or at louise.walker@trocaire.org.<\/span><\/h4>\n

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RCIA Programme<\/span> Do you want to become a Catholic?<\/span> The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a process to introduce the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church to individuals who wish to learn more about Catholicism, including the opportunity, if they wish, to become Catholic through the Sacraments of Initiation. RCIA is a time of teaching, formation, and conversion to come to know, love and develop a relationship with God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. For more information contact Fionnuala McLernon on 07702073895 or email rcia@downandconnor.org<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cIs that you, God?\u201d – Ignatian Discernment for our Day<\/span><\/b><\/b>Commencing 8 September 2021 hosted by Drumalis via Zoom<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This series will take place over five Wednesday evenings from 7:15 pm \u2013 8:30 pm (8, 15, 22 and 29 Sept and 6 Oct) and will be led by Virginia Blass, an experienced retreat giver and author from USA.\u00a0 If you would like to better recognise God\u2019s loving presence in your daily life, engage in making more Spirit-led decisions and find more purpose and meaning in life, then this course may be for you. <\/span><\/span><\/strong>For further information, please contact 028 28276455\/28272196 during office hours (Mon-Fri, 9 am \u2013 5 pm) or<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0email\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>maura@drumalis.co.uk<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Details are also available on the Drumalis website<\/span><\/strong> –\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/www.drumalis.co.uk<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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