{"id":4476,"date":"2022-10-03T11:32:24","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T11:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=4476"},"modified":"2022-10-03T11:32:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T11:32:25","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-2nd-oct-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=4476","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 2ND OCT 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Would he not rather say to him, \u2018Prepare something for me to eat.\u00a0Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink. You may eat and drink when I am finished\u2019? Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded?
So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, \u201cWe are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.\u2019\u201d <\/em>This is a hard command to live.\u00a0Most often when we have done something well, and fulfilled our duty, we seek recognition and praise.\u00a0We want to be noticed.\u00a0And while this may be a \u201cnormal\u201d reaction, it\u2019s not the most humble reaction.\u00a0Humility comes in many degrees, and the deepest degree of humility allows a person to repeat this passage above and mean it. First, we must realize that the will of God is good for us.\u00a0It imposes an obligation of love on us.\u00a0When we fulfill God\u2019s will, we should take delight in that fact alone because it is good.\u00a0That way, the fulfillment of God\u2019s will becomes the source of our joy, not the recognition of others. Embracing the will of God as a holy \u201cobligation\u201d also enables us to fulfill it more fully.\u00a0When doing the will of God is seen as something extraordinary, we may not build a proper habit of fulfilling it.\u00a0But when it\u2019s seen as our duty of love and as the normal act we should fulfill, it\u2019s easier to embrace His will more completely. Reflect, today, on this humble phrase. \u201cWe are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.\u201d\u00a0Try to say it, mean it and let it become the foundation of your daily service of God\u2019s will.\u00a0Doing so will set you on the \u201cfast track\u201d toward holiness.<\/strong> <\/mark>Prayer:<\/mark>\u00a0Lord, I am an unprofitable servant. When I fulfill Your holy will, I acknowledge that this is a holy obligation of love and my most fundamental duty.\u00a0Help me to see Your will as the most normal part of my daily life.\u00a0Help me to embrace it with wholehearted faith and obedience.\u00a0Jesus, I trust in You<\/mark>.\u00a0Amen.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weekly Offertory Promise <\/strong><\/mark>amounted to<\/strong><\/mark> \u00a31431.00<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autumn Collection \u00a3430<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for your generous financial support. You can make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home page as well.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

COLLECTION FOR FR THOMAS. <\/mark><\/strong>Envelopes are still available in the side entrance of the Church for anyone who wishes to contribute  a gift for Fr Thomas. Sealed envelopes can be returned to the Parish Office to Kate or Sacristy to Vincent.. Many Thanks.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOUSEKEEPER ST AGNES<\/mark> <\/strong>A part-time Housekeeper vacancy has arisen within St Agnes\u2019 Parish, The post holder will be required to provide a confidential, efficient housekeeping service to the Parish Priest, whilst ensuring a pleasant, safe, welcoming and clean Presbytery is provided to other presbytery workers, volunteers and parish visitors. The terms are based on a permanent appointment requiring 12 hours attendance each week \u2013 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, work pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate. Flexibility will be required in relation to attendance and hours worked, from time to time. Rate of Pay – \u00a39.50 gross per hour. Full details relating to the vacancy can be found on the Diocesan website at: http:\/\/www.downandconnor.org clicking on the tab: JOB VACANCIES Closing date for applications will be 12.00 noon on Thursday 6th October 2022<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SICK CALLS<\/mark> <\/strong>Fr Raymond will  visit the Sick, Elderly and Housebound of the Parish  next Friday. If you yourself, or if you have a parent, grandparent, neighbour or friend who would like a visit on a First Friday, please contact the Parish Office  on  02890 615702 and this will be arranged.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MASS INTENTIONS<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAT: Vigil 6.30pm: <\/mark><\/strong>Brian Mc Larnon, Jim & Marie McGreevy, John Mc Caughey, John & Mary Lynch, Teresa Brannigan, Paddy & Betty Barker<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUN: 9.30am: <\/mark><\/strong>Tony O\u2019 Shaughnessy,<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12.30pm: <\/mark><\/strong>Patrick Agnew,<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kathleen Fegan<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MON:10.00am: <\/mark><\/strong>Anne Grehan<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TUE: NO MASS<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WED:10.00am: <\/mark><\/strong>Josephine Anderson<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THU: 10.00am:<\/mark> Priest\u2019s intention<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRI: 10.00am:<\/strong> <\/mark>Owen & Carrie Monaghan<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAT:1pm: <\/mark><\/strong>Ellen Mc Cullagh<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NB: In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass.<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: <\/mark>Desmond & Shelagh Schiess, Con Butler & Mary Nocher, Tony Devlin, Thomas Teeney, Dympha O\u2019 Rourke, Brendan Carey, Deirdre O\u2019 Neill, James & Myrtle Bann, Arthur Wilson, Brendan Carey, Peter Wilson.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May they rest in peace<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RECORDINGS<\/mark><\/strong> Please note, all funerals and Masses are recorded. Please tell us if you do not want your loved one\u2019s funeral recorded.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legion of Mary Annual Rosary Procession <\/mark>Sunday 9th October 2022 Assemble at St Johns Falls Road at 2.45pm. Leaving at 3pm processing to St Michaels, Finaghy Road North for Benediction. Come and join us. \u201cThere\u2019s no problem, no matter how difficult, that the rosary can\u2019t solve” Sister Lucia, Fatima.<\/em><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RCIA <\/strong><\/mark>(the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a process to introduce the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church to individuals who wish to learn more, including the opportunity, if they wish, to become Catholic through the Sacraments of Initiation. In addition, many Catholics attend the programme to learn more about their faith and have found the course to be both interesting and informative. We are currently looking for new members to assist in this year\u2019s programme. You do not need any particular skills or training as there are opportunities to get involved in different ways at different levels. If you would be interested, would like more information or perhaps you have even attended the course before, please feel free to contact RCIA by telephone or text at 0<\/mark>7761014607 <\/strong>or email us at rcia@downandconnor.org We meet Thursday nights from 6.30 – 8.00 pm at St Mary\u2019s Hall, Chapel Lane, Belfast BT1 1HH from October to May. The start date for the programme is Thursday 6th October 2022.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season of Creation 1st September \u2013 4 th October 2022 <\/strong><\/mark>\u2018Listen to the Voice of Creation\u2019. To mark the closing of the Season of Creation a special Prayer Service will be held in St Oliver Plunkett Church this Tuesday 4 October @ 7pm.\u00a0<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Zambia <\/strong><\/mark>is hosting an information Day for Life 2022 \u2013 Caring for the Older Person Day for Life\u00a0is celebrated annually by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. This year\u2019s\u00a0Day for Life<\/em>\u00a0will be celebrated in Ireland on Sunday 2 October on the theme \u2018Caring for the Older Person\u2019. \u00a0We invite people to think again about the value and worth of older persons in families and in society, and to make practical choices to build bridges between the generations. We call for people and parishes to devote quality time, energy and creativity in caring for the older persons in our communities. We invite engagement in political debate on providing adequately resourced care of older persons so that no-one feels like a burden in our society. Saint Joachim and Saint Anne \u2013 Pray for us! \u00a0To read the pastoral message for Day for Life in full, visit\u00a0www.councilforlife.ie<\/em><\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Belfast Pilgrimage to Fatima <\/mark><\/strong>Easter 2023 ex Dublin – Departing Wednesday (Holy Week) 5th April (5 nights). Full Easter ceremony and tour of Lisbon. Optional tour to seaside on Easter Saturday. Contact James Treacy 0035361921470.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tr\u00f3caire <\/mark><\/strong>Christmas fundraisers are needed to help respond to the urgent need of poor communities around the world. If you would like to find out more about what you can do to help now or over the Advent and Christmas period, then please email Mark McMahon at infoni@trocaire.org or call 028 9090 8030<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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