{"id":5467,"date":"2024-03-08T11:04:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T11:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5467"},"modified":"2024-03-08T11:55:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T11:55:05","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-10th-march-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5467","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 10TH MARCH 2024…LAETARE SUNDAY"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prayer for Bishop, Alan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

God our Father, our shepherd and guide, look with love on Alan, your servant. Enrich him with the gifts and virtues of a true apostle for the good of your people. Give him a spirit of courage and right judgement, a spirit of knowledge and love. Help him to be a wise administrator, and a holy priest. May his words and example fill our hearts and minds with trust in the Gospel. May he, and all those entrusted to care, come to everlasting life. This we ask through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

St Malachy, pray for him<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

St MacNissi, pray for him<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

BI Conor O\u2019 Devany, Pray for him<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

St Ignatius, pray for him.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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LENTEN SERVICES IN OUR PASTORAL COMMUNITY<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

St Michael\u2019s Parish<\/span> <\/b>Mass Monday \u2013 Friday 7.00am & 10am Also, 7pm Mass on Wednesday evening Sunday evening adoration 6.30 – 7.30pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

St Teresa\u2019s Parish <\/b><\/span>Daily reflections at Mass. Stations of the Cross before 10am Friday Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays after Mass until 12noon, Sacrament of Reconciliation after any Mass and on request. Walking with Jesus along the Via Dolorosa.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

St Oliver Plunkett Parish <\/b><\/span>Each Thursday during Lent, we will have a 10am Mass. Each Friday, the Stations of the Cross at 7pm (before 7.30pm 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 continue in St Agnes’ Church this Fri 15th March @ 7pm and conclude on Friday 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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PARISH NEWS…<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE<\/span> The collection amounted to \u00a32816.00. 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

BAPTISM COURSE<\/span> have now resumed and are compulsory for first time parents. The course will take approximately one hour and both parents are expected to attend. The next course will take place in\u00a0 St Agnes\u2019 this Wednesday 13th March at 7.30pm in our Parish Centre. Full information will be given when you book a baptism for your child. Thank you.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Walking with Jesus along the Via Dolorosa;\u00a0<\/span>will continue in\u00a0St Agnes’ Church this Fri 15th 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

MOTHER\u2019 S DAY<\/strong> <\/span>Happy Mother\u2019s day to all our wonderful mothers in the Parish.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ST PATRICK\u2019S DAY MASSES:<\/strong><\/span> Sat 16th March 6.30pm. Sunday 17th March 9.30am & 12.30pm .\u00a0 N.B The Parish Office will be closed on Monday 18th March.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

T<\/b><\/span>he 2024 Parish Census will take place at all Masses across the Diocese on 27th<\/sup>\u00a0and 28th<\/sup>\u00a0April<\/span><\/strong>. <\/b>More Details to follow in the coming weeks.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Sat 09(6.30pm): Anne Stevenson, David Magee, John & Nina Friel, Imelda Mc Nulty<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sun 10(9.30am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sun 10 (12.30pm):Seamus Gibson<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mon 11:(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tues 12: NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wed 13(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thurs 14(10am):Dan Cregan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fri 15:(10am): Caoimhin Mac Bradaigh<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sat 16 (1pm): Dan Cregan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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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…<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Recently Deceased:<\/span> Eddie Walsh, Caomhan McCann,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Patrick Connolly, Susan Grant<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Months Mind:<\/span> <\/span>Anne Stevenson<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anniversaries:<\/span> Dermot Mc Phillips, Catherine Taylor, Joe Quinn,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Patricia Cormican, Patricia Symington, Kathleen Evans, Teresa,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kathleen & Micky Monaghan, Margaret Thornton, Seamus Hughes,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sadie & Gerry O\u2019 Neill, Ciaran Laverty, Rita Bloomer, Cecilia Kearney,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Joseph Devlin, John Lawrenson.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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PERMANENT DIACONATE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Information evenings for those wishing to explore the Permanent Diaconate or to hear more about the work of permanent deacons will take place in Downpatrick on 7th March at 7.30pm in the Parochial House beside St Patrick\u2019s Church. Also, at All Saints\u2019 Church Broughshane Road Ballymena on 12th March at 7.30 pm. And finally at St Brigid\u2019s Church in the Parochial Hall, Derryvolgie Avenue Belfast on 20th March 2024 at 7.30pm. Further relevant information can be found on the Diocesan website https:\/\/www.downandconnor.org\/living-church\/diaconate\/ 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.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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ENRICHMENT\u00a0 DAYS\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

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-4pm\u00a0Venue: St Terese\u2019s Parish Centre, Glen Road Belfast. To book please contact Parish Office or Aishling\u00a0 Email: a.steen@downandconnor.org<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fatima Pilgrimage <\/span>9th-14th August EX Dublin mass in Santarem where bleeding host took place, visit visionaries homes Hungarian stations of the cross, Lisbon with church of Saint Anthony where he was born and baptised, seaside excursion. Payments can be made by instalments, Contact James Treacy 061921470 or email jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

St Michael\u2019s Parish Mass Monday \u2013 Friday 7.00am & 10am Also, 7pm Mass on Wednesday evening Sunday evening adoration 6.30 – 7.30pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

St Teresa\u2019s Parish Daily reflections at Mass. Stations of the Cross before 10am Friday Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays after Mass until 12noon, Sacrament of Reconciliation after any Mass and on request. Walking with Jesus along the Via Dolorosa.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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A ST PATRICK’S WAY<\/span> pi<\/strong>lgrimage\u00a0experience in Downpatrick on March 16, led by pilgrim guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly. Visit The Saint Patrick Centre, see IMAX film, & receive passport to walk with guides to Inch Abbey and Saul Church & St Patrick’s grave.\u00a0 Lunch and bus transfers inc \u00a335 pp. 9am- 3pm More info contact the Centre 02844 619000 (The walk is approx 6 miles)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Saint Patrick’s dawn prayer gathering Continuing the legacy of Saint Patrick\u00a0 a group of Christians will gather at 5:45 am at his grave on Saint Patrick’s morning 17th March. We will pray The Our Father\/ The Lord’s Prayer, one hundred times\u00a0for peace and unity in Christ among our peoples. Everyone welcome.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ONE DAY PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK<\/b>\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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