{"id":3678,"date":"2021-12-10T12:44:18","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T12:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=3678"},"modified":"2021-12-10T12:44:18","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T12:44:18","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-12th-december-2021-gaudete-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=3678","title":{"rendered":"St Agnes Parish Bulletin 12th December 2021 GAUDETE SUNDAY"},"content":{"rendered":"

REJOICE!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday, the ‘pink candle’ Sunday, the Sunday we light the pink candle on the Advent wreath. Gaudete is the imperative plural form of the Latin verb gaudere (to rejoice). It is a command ordering us to rejoice! In these days of penance and preparation leading up to the feast of our Savior’s birth, it reminds us of the joy that is to come, and serves, amid this season of penance, as a kind of ‘break’ when we recall the hope we have because of the coming of Jesus.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In Advent, we not only celebrate the first coming of our Lord, but eagerly prepare for His Second Coming as well, when the restoration of all things takes place. Too often many of us shudder at the thought of our Lord’s coming in glory, as if it were a frightening event–and certainly it will be for those who knowingly rejected Jesus. But for Christians who persevere it will be our great deliverance from the troubles and trials of this world. All the world will bend the knee–some in terror–but as for God’s friends, they will bend the knee in joyful adoration as Jesus takes His place as King. The earliest Christians cried ‘Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!’ expecting Jesus to come at any moment. So should we–we should long for His return with our lamps trimmed and our souls ready. It is indeed something to celebrate–and prepare for. Advent turns our hearts and minds to this reality. CATHOLIC ONLINE<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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CHRISTMAS MASSES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

As the capacity of our Church continues to be limited by social distancing requirements, unfortunately this year again it will not be possible to accommodate the larger numbers wishing to attend Mass at Christmas. We urge you to carefully consider whether or not you should attend Mass this Christmas, particularly if you are in a vulnerable group. All Masses will be broadcast live via webcam , and we encourage you to participate online. There will be 2 Vigil Masses this year on Christmas eve 5pm & 8pm<\/span> but please be aware that these Masses are subject to change due to the current situation. Please be advised that after St Agnes’ reaches its (180)<\/span> seating capacity at these Masses the doors will unfortunately be closed. Thank you in advance for your understanding and co-operation on these matters.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Christmas Mass times 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Christmas Eve Masses: 10am, 5pm & 8pm<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Christmas Day Masses: 9.30am & 12 Noon<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sunday 26th December: 9.30am and 12.30pm<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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COLLECTION<\/span>\u00a0The weekly collection for the 5th December amounted to\u00a0\u00a31550.00 Thank you for your contribution. You can make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home page as well.<\/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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Covid 19<\/span>\u00a0We wish to remind you that masks are still mandatory when entering and leaving the church and we would strongly advise and encourage that for your own safety you\u00a0 adhere to this and to social distancing. Thank you.<\/span><\/strong><\/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<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Larry Gribbin<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Sat 11th Dec:6.30pm Vigil:\u00a0Eamonn Friel, Michael & Martin Darragh & Mairead Donnelly, Jack & Bridget Mc Cusker, Annie Simpson<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sun 12th Dec<\/span>: 9.30am:<\/span> Samuel Scott, Deceased members of the Mulholland family<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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12.30pm: Sean & Tommy & Doris Robinson, Matthew Morrison, Gerard Mc Alister<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mon 13th Dec: 10am:\u00a0Priest’s intention<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tue 14th Dec: 10am:<\/span>\u00a0NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wed 15th Dec: 10am: ( Months Mind )\u00a0\u00a0Frances Doherty<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Gabriel Davey<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thurs 16th Dec:10am: <\/span>Margaret Hernan<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fri 17th Dec: 10am:Priest’s intention<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sat 18th Dec: 1pm: <\/span>Wedding of Aoife & Odhran<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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I<\/i>n 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>:\u00a0Patricia Power, Rosina Kelly, Tommy Kelly,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Marie Stanton, Phyllis Meehan, Margaret Hackett, James & Ellen Mc Fall, Mary Mc Keown,\u00a0\u00a0Paddy Leonard,<\/span>\u00a0Annie Mc Callin,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Margaret & Charles Mallon,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Sally & Ned Doherty, Bill Clarke, Jane Shortt, Seamus & Kathleen Mc Bride, Patrick Pettigrew<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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Holy Child Nursery School Open Day”<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 For information regarding Open Day\u00a0please email the school at : \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>info@holychildns.belfast.ni.sch.uk<\/a>\u00a0or telephone \u00a002890 627732 \u00a0after 1.30pm. We look forward to hearing from you.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Together at Christmas <\/span>Join St. Agnes’ Choral Society as they get ready to begin the festive season with their carol concert, Together for Christmas, in St. Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. The concert will take place this Sunday 12th December at 7.30pm. Strict covid protocols in place and you will be seated with your own group. Tickets can be booked<\/span>\u00a0via this link:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>bit.ly\/3xClokd<\/a><\/p>\n

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