{"id":5436,"date":"2024-02-22T08:34:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T08:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5436"},"modified":"2024-02-23T10:12:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T10:12:56","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-25th-february-2024-2nd-sunday-of-lent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5436","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 25TH FEBRUARY 2024 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT"},"content":{"rendered":"

LENT 24<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

TR\u00d3CAIRE BOXES<\/span> are available to collect from the entrances to the Church. The Lenten 2024 campaign this year is \u201cNurturing our Family Faith in Nature\u201d.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

LENTEN PLEDGE<\/span><\/strong> Many people choose to abstain from alcohol during the season of Lent. You can do likewise. Please consider taking the short-term\u00a0Pioneer\u00a0Lenten pledge and say the prayer daily. “I promise in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary to abstain from all alcoholic<\/i> drink during Lent.<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

LENTEN\u00a0 SERVICES IN OUR PASTORAL COMMUNITY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

St Michael\u2019s Parish Mass Monday \u2013 Friday 7.00am<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

St Oliver Plunkett Parish Each Thursday during Lent, we will have a 10am Mass. Each Friday in Lent, the Stations of the Cross at 7pm Before 7.30pm Mass<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

St Teresa\u2019s Parish Stations of the Cross every Friday at 9.30am before Mass.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Walking with Jesus along the Via Dolorosa;<\/span>The actual word, \u2018Via Dolorosa\u2019 is Latin for \u2018Sorrowful Way\u2019, commonly translated as \u2018Way of Suffering\u2019. It is traditionally believed to be the route taken by Jesus as he carried the Cross towards Calvary. The Living Church Office has prepared this prayer resource for parish use during Lent over 5 weekly sessions. It will begin in\u00a0St Agnes’ Church on Friday 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0February @ 7pm\u00a0and conclude on\u00a0Friday 22nd<\/sup>\u00a0March, just before the start of Holy Week. Each session will include time for prayer and reflection, Gospel reading, a decade of a scriptural rosary, and a Lenten Mission suggestion. All sessions will be streamed online. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to make this part of their Lenten programme.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

PARISH NEWS…<\/span><\/h2>\n

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WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE<\/span> The collection amounted to \u00a31750.00 Thank you for your generous financial support. You can make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home page also\u00a0 at www.stagnesbelfast.com<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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THE LEGION OF MARY<\/span> have a small statue of Our Lady of Fatima, if you <\/span><\/strong>would like to have it in you home and to say the rosary, please contact Pat 07946917354.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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CONFIRMATION<\/span> will be celebrated this Wednesday 28th February at 1.30pm. <\/span><\/strong>Refreshments afterwards in Holy Child PS. We pray for all the children who will<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

celebrate Confirmation in the coming weeks.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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FIRST CONFESSIONS<\/span> will take place on Wednesday 6th March at 1.30pm.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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PROPOSED INITIATIVES<\/span> as we seek to build our Parish Community we would love to hear from anyone regarding any activities that they would like to be involved in or any suggestions they may have.\u00a0 Forms are now available at the Church entrances for you to take home and consider. Thank you<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ONE DAY PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK\u00a0<\/span> on the Solemnity of St Joseph. Tuesday 19th March. Bus leaving from St Agnes. Price \u00a321. Please bring a packed lunch.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pat 07946917354, Harriet 07812098991.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sat 24 (6.30pm):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jim Zemrowsky, Richard Maguire, <\/span><\/strong>Anne Derby, Patrick Reynolds,<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Betty Carson<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 25(9.30am):\u00a0\u00a0 Margaret Mc Varnock, Rory Mc Dermott<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 25 (12.30pm):Elizabeth Wynne, Barbara Brunton <\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Phyllis Linskey, Mary Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 26:(10am):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Betty & Sean Mc Grillen, <\/span><\/strong>\u00a0May & Charlie Mc Kegney<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tues 27:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 28 (10am):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thurs 29(10am):\u00a0 \u00a0Kevin Grieve<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fri 01:(10am):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Karen\u00a0 Hunter<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 02 (1pm):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

NB: 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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REMEMBER IN PRAYER…<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Recently Deceased: Theresa Reilly<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Months Mind: Jim Zemrowsky, Elizaberth Wynne<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anniversaries: Patrick Small , Harry & Teresa Bleakley, Brian Allen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jim Mc Grillen, James & Mary Mc Caughley, Hugh O\u2019Neill, Joe Dornan, Colette Tabb, Maggie Corrigan, Joseph Mc Cullagh, Mary Mullan,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anne Wilson, Pauline Mc Crea, Bridie Mc Keown<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE PERMANENT DIACONATE<\/span> The Permanent Deacon responds to the call of Jesus and his Church in three specific ways: through the ministry of Charity, the ministry of the Word and the ministry of the Altar with a particular focus on the ministry of charity. The Diocese invites expressions of interest from men, (married or single), who feel called to the Diaconate. Further relevant information can be found on the Diocesan website https:\/\/www.downandconnor.org\/living-church\/diaconate\/ Additionally, it is proposed to hold three information evenings in St Patrick\u2019s Downpatrick All Saints Ballymena and St Brigid\u2019s Belfast on 7th 12th and 20th March. This will provide an opportunity to meet Permanent Deacons and their wives and discover more about this vocation. It is hoped to commence a propaedeutic year of discernment in September 2024. Expressions of Interest forms will be issued by email to those who have responded to this announcement and the formal application and interview process will commence, with a view to completion in June 2024.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Enrichment Program for New and Existing\u00a0 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Living Church Office is offering an enrichment program for new and existing Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion in our Vicariate.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

ONLINE \u2013 Wednesday 10th<\/sup>\u00a0April online via zoom 7pm-8:30pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/strong>Ministers of the Word<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

ONLINE – Tues 16th<\/sup>\u00a0April online via zoom 7pm-8:30pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In person Enrichment Day The In-person Enrichment Day will take place for\u00a0both\u00a0Ministers of the Word and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on\u00a0Saturday 20th<\/sup>\u00a0April 11am-4.00pm\u00a0Venue: St Teresa\u2019s Parish Centre, Glen Road Belfast.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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DIOCESAN VOCATION WEEKEND<\/span> Have you ever considered the possibility that God is calling you to the priesthood? If so, take this opportunity to gather with other men who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood. This retreat will create the time and space to help you discern God\u2019s calling in your life. The retreat will take place in Drumalis Retreat Centre, from Friday 8th \u2013 Sunday 10th March 2024. If you wish to attend this retreat or would like further information contact: Fr Conor McGrath, c.mcgrath@downandconnor.org or 02890654157<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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LAYING DOWN<\/span> 11am \u2013 3.30pm, Saturday 9 March, 2024.\u00a0Clonard Monastery, Belfast. Gentle mix of prayer, song, story and silence, led \u00a0by Breige O\u2019Hare. Time to rest and recover a simpler, slower sense of Lent. Space to meet the God who lived and died so that we might know how much we matter. Donation: \u00a310\u00a0(or whatever you can afford)<\/i>. Bring your own lunch. Tea, coffee provided. Booking is essential. To book, ring Clonard:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0028 9044 5950\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Walking with Jesus along the Via Dolorosa;\u00a0<\/span>The actual word, \u2018Via Dolorosa\u2019 is Latin for \u2018Sorrowful Way\u2019, commonly translated as \u2018Way of Suffering\u2019. It is traditionally believed to be the route taken by Jesus as he carried the Cross towards Calvary. The Living Church Office has prepared this prayer resource for parish use during Lent over 5 weekly sessions. It will continue in\u00a0St Agnes’ Church this Fri 1st March @ 7pm\u00a0and conclude on\u00a0Friday 22nd<\/sup>\u00a0March, just before the start of Holy Week. Each session will include time for prayer and reflection, Gospel reading, a decade of a scriptural rosary, and a Lenten Mission suggestion. All sessions will be streamed online. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to make this part of their Lenten programme.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ST GENEVIEVE\u2019S SPRING CONCERT<\/span> Tuesday 5th March 2024. School Assembly Hall 7pm. Tickets available from School Reception.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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LENT 24 TR\u00d3CAIRE BOXES are available to collect from the entrances to the Church. The Lenten 2024 campaign this year is \u201cNurturing our Family Faith in Nature\u201d. LENTEN PLEDGE Many people choose to abstain from alcohol during the season of Lent. You can do likewise. Please consider taking the short-term\u00a0Pioneer\u00a0Lenten pledge and say the prayer […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5436"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5436"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5436\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5445,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5436\/revisions\/5445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5436"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}