{"id":4813,"date":"2023-03-08T13:41:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T13:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=4813"},"modified":"2023-03-08T13:41:46","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T13:41:46","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-5th-march-2023-2nd-sunday-of-lent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=4813","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 5TH MARCH 2023.. 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From Pope Francis:<\/strong><\/mark>
\u201cThe Gospel of the Transfiguration is proclaimed every year on the Second Sunday of Lent. During this liturgical season, the Lord takes us with him to a place
apart. While our ordinary commitments compel us to
remain in our usual places and our often repetitive and
sometimes boring routines, during Lent we are invited
to ascend \u201ca high mountain\u201d in the company of Jesus
and to live a particular experience of spiritual discipline \u2013 ascesis \u2013 as God\u2019s holy people.
\u2026Like the ascent of Jesus and the disciples to Mount
Tabor, we can say that our Lenten journey is
\u201csynodal\u201d, since we make it together along the same
path, as disciples of the one Master. For we know that
Jesus is himself the Way, and therefore, both in the
liturgical journey and in the journey of the Synod, the Church does nothing other than enter ever more deeply and fully into the mystery of Christ the Saviour.\u201d (Message for Lent 2023: Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey)<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PARISH NEWS<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE.<\/mark> The collection amounted to \u00a32001.00. Sick & Retired Priests collection \u00a3365.00. Thank you for your continued support and contributions.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONGRATULATIONS <\/mark>To P7 Boys and Girls of Holy Child Primary School who were Confirmed by Fr Raymond on Wednesday. A sincere thanks to their School Principal Kieran Austin and teachers for all their hard work.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIRST CONFESSIONS<\/mark><\/strong> <\/strong><\/mark>will take place on Wednesday 8th March at 1.30pm.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ST PATRICK\u2019S DAY MASSES<\/strong>:<\/mark> Thursday 16th March 6.30pm. Friday 17th March 10am.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Sat 4th (6:30pm):  <\/mark>Cecilia Kearney, Joseph Devlin<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sun 5th (9:30am): <\/mark>Priest\u2019s intention<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            (12:30pm):<\/mark><\/strong> Rita Bloomer, Barbara Brunton,            <\/mark><\/strong>     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                 James Walsh<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mon 6th (10am): <\/mark>Requiem Mass for Catherine Taylor RIP<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                 (12.30pm):  <\/mark><\/strong> Requiem Mass for Joseph Quinn RIP<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tue 7th  (10am):  <\/mark>Requiem Mass for Patricia Symington RIP<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wed 8th (10am):<\/mark><\/strong>  Priest\u2019s intention<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thu 9th (10am):<\/mark><\/strong>   Jean Mc Shane<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fri 10th (10am): <\/mark><\/strong>  Priest\u2019s intention<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(1pm)<\/mark><\/strong> Requiem Mass for Anne Young RIP<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sat 11th (1pm): <\/mark><\/strong>   Priest\u2019s intention<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

REMEMBER IN PRAYER<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently deceased:<\/strong> <\/mark>Patrick Mulholland, Catherine Taylor, Joseph Quinn, Patricia Symington<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anniversaries:<\/mark><\/strong> Dermot Mc Phillips, Richard Maguire, Harry & Teresa Bleakley, Brian Allen, Rory Mc Dermott, Sean & Betty Mc Grillen, Arthur Wilson, Patrick Kennedy, Philip Taylor.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TR\u00d3CAIRE.<\/strong> <\/mark>The Lenten 2023 campaign highlights Somalia, which is in the midst of a critical food crisis, which has left almost half the population experiencing acute food shortages, and unbearable hunger. You can support this vital work by taking home a Tr\u00f3caire box and using it in your home, using the donation envelope in your pack, or by going online at www.trocaire.org. TROCAIRE BOXES are now available at the entrances to the Church<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOWN AND CONNOR PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES.<\/mark><\/strong> 6 Nights( 11-17July), 5 Nights (12-17 July), Youth Team (11-17 July).  For Prices  and more information  contact the Pilgrimage office 02890770162.Lourdes@downandconor.org or www.downandconnor.org\/lourdes.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anam Cara Belfast, <\/mark>the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding it’s monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Monday 13th March at 7:30pm in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. We also offer an online meeting taking place Monday 20th February at 7pm. To join please contact us on 028 95213120. <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Genevieve\u2019s School Ceili <\/mark>Friday 17th March 7pm. Please support if you can. Tickets from the school – \u00a35 each<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy Land Christmas 2023 <\/mark>Ex Dublin, taking in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth, Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee, Last Supper Room, Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives with full day in Bethlehem on Christmas Day Payment can be made by instalments contact James Treacy 061921470 jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply. Jesus<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/mark>\u00a060 minutes of gently guided prayer, music and space to think.\u00a0\u00a0Jesus of the gospels at home with you.\u00a0On line (Zoom).\u00a07pm Wednesday 15, 22, 29 March.\u00a0 No chat. No study. No charge.\u00a0Numbers limited. To register contact Breige O’Hare\u00a0on\u00a0breigeohare@firststepwell.com\u00a0or ring 07565502662.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accord NI Catholic Marriage Care Service <\/strong><\/mark>is recruiting Marriage Education Facilitators to provide Sacramental Marriage Preparation for couples in your diocese. For further details and an application form, please contact Brenda at 028 9023 3002 or email info@accordni.com<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NURSES,<\/mark> Will you lend us a hand? The Down & Connor Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes is seeking volunteer registered nurses for our pilgrimage from 12th to 17th July 2023. Working with other volunteer doctors and nurses in a specially designed care setting, you will be part of a very special and faith filled community. For more information, please email your contact details to lourdes@downandconnor.org<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Mass for Life<\/mark> will be celebrated in St Patrick\u2019s Church, Donegall Street, Belfast on Saturday 11 March at 12.30pm, in advance of the Rally for Life taking place from Custom House Square, gathering at 2pm.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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