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PASTORAL COMMUNITY\u00a0 PILGRIMAGE <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Our Pastoral Community now has full details of our proposed pilgrimage \u00a0to Rome, \u00a029th September- 4th October 2025, the Jubilee Year.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The price is \u00a31345 per person sharing, staying in the Hotel Campanelle Appia Park. Note that prices are higher than usual this year because of the Jubilee.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This price includes-<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Return flights Dublin – Rome,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Breakfast and dinner each day,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A full programme of spiritual activities\/ visits.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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A brochure giving complete details of the trip can be obtained from your parish<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Office or Sacristy.\u00a0 If you are interested in booking a place on this pilgrimage , please contact the parish on 02890 615702<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

or email the office on st.agnes.belfast@gmail.com Before 27th November.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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PARISH NEWS…<\/span><\/h3>\n

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE<\/span> The collection amounted to \u00a31551.00. 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\u00a0 www.stagnesbelfast.com.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

NOVEMBER REMEMBRANCE LISTS<\/span> Are available at front and side entrances of Church. Please post completed lists into post box located right hand side of Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. Thank you.<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u00a0<\/i>ST AGNES SPRED GROUP<\/span> Are looking new members to join them. SPRED offers adults with learning disabilities friendship, spiritual development and a sense of belonging to a parish group. Contact Caoimhe McCann on 07969224037 for more information.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

ADVENT PROGRAMME <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CHILDREN\u2019S LITURGY To mark the start of a New Church Year we hope to begin Children\u2019s\u00a0 Liturgy at\u00a0 the 9.30am Sunday Mass.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Parental\u00a0 consent forms are available from the church or Holy Child PS. Forms need to be completed before attending the Children\u2019s Liturgy. Damien will be available after Mass in the side chapel to answer any queries you may have.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

LECTIO\u00a0 DIVINA Will be held each Sunday of Advent commencing 1st December \u00a0at 7pm in St Agnes\u2019 Church.\u00a0 Everyone welcome.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SVP Christmas cards<\/span> are now on sale from the Sacristy priced \u00a34 for a pack of 10.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

TROCAIRE GIFTS<\/span> Tr\u00f3caire gifts at Christmas will now be known as \u201cGifts of Change\u201d\u00a0 are now on sale from the Sacristy from this weekend.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

SVP CHRISTMAS COLLECTION<\/span>\u00a0 Will be held on the weekend of 30th Nov \/1st Dec. Many thanks for your very generous support throughout the year.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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MASS INTENTIONS<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sat 23(6.30pm):David Rouse & Geraldine Dunlop<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 24(9.30am):Sarah Fennell<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 24(12.30pm):Josephine Mc Greevey, Brendan Moore<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Donal O\u2019Malley, Paul Shiels<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 25(10am): Nov Dead List<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tues 26: NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Wed 27 (10am): Requiem Mass for Geraldine Boyle RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thurs 28(10am): Nov Dead List<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fri 29(10am):Nov Dead List<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 30(1pm): Bridget & Bernard O\u2019 Kane & son Barney<\/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<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Recently Deceased: Fr Fr Myles Kavanagh, Geraldine Boyle RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anniversaries: Marie Barr, Sean Magee, Mena & Tom Doherty & Doherty & Gormley families,\u00a0 Eamonn Mc Garrigle, Bill Cinnamond, Billy Mc Mahon, Comigal Casey, Joseph Shevlin, Josephine Mc Greevy, Brendan Moore,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Souls of Departed Legionaries.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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WHAT’S ON…<\/span><\/h3>\n

Waiting in Joyful Hope \u00a0<\/span>A Time of Prayer and Reflection for Advent\u00a0 8 December 2024 from 2pm in St Teresa’s Church Glen Road.\u00a0 Fr Ciaran O’Callaghan CSSR \u00a0will led an afternoon in preparation for Christmas. You are welcome to come along to celebrate the opening of the Holy Year 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBANUS<\/span> is an Irish National Catholic fraternal organisation for men. A new group is being established in the local area to support the parishes in our Vicariate and new volunteers are being recruited. If interested please contact our parish office on 02890 615702<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0“Dilexit nos – He loved us\u201d – Encyclical of Pope Francis Prayers and Reflections based on “the Human and the Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ\u201d are available on\u00a0www.pioneers.ie<\/a> These prayers and reflections were launched on 1 November 2024.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0FINDING HOPE<\/span> 11am – 3.30pm, 30th November, 2024. Begin Advent by taking time out to relax, to think and pray, to be with God. Slow down. Be surprised by God with us in these uncertain times. Find hope. A day of song, prayer, scripture and story, peace and quiet, led by Breige O’Hare. Bring your own lunch. Tea\/coffee provided. Ring Clonard reception 02890445950 to book.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

HOLY CHILD PS & NURSERY UNIT<\/span> Open day Thursday 5th December 1.30pm & 6pm. Principal\u2019s introduction followed by tour of the school\/ nursery unit.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

02890 614823 or info@holychild.belfast.ni.sch.uk<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0HOLY CHILD CHRISTMAS FAIR. 1<\/span>st Dec 12pm-3pm. \u00a31 Entrance fee. Join us for fabulous stalls, Tombola, Treats and Santa\u2019s Grotto. \u00a325 a stall. Please contact<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holychildcc@hotmail.com to register your interest in a stall.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

HOLY CHILD NURSERY SCHOOL<\/span> Invite you to their Open Afternoon on Tuesday 3rd Dec 1.30pm-3.30pm. We look forward to meeting you all. www.holychildnursery.co.uk. 02890 627732. 40 Slievegallion Drive, Belfast BT11 8JP.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ST GENEVIEVE\u2019S HIGH SCHOOL<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CHRISTMAS FAIR Sat\u00a030th<\/sup>\u00a0November 10-2.30pm. *Few stalls still available*<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Live music from the school choir, Santa\u2019s grotto, tombola, craft stalls and lots more.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Helping to raise money for Ajosepo \u2013 the school\u2019s African project<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a31 entrance fee.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CAROLS AT CHRISTMAS We are delighted to announce that our annual Carols at Christmas concert will take place on Tuesday 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0December at 7pm. Tickets are \u00a35 and can be purchased from the school reception.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pastoral Letter from Bishop Alan: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bishop Alan has issued a pastoral letter in light of the proposed Terminally Ill Adults Bill to be discussed in Parliament on November 29th. He affirms the inherent dignity of human life. that must be upheld and protected. This core belief compels us to firmly reject assisted suicide.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In these challenging times, Bishop Alan encourages us to\u00a0pray for those who are terminally ill and their families, that they may find comfort and support. We can actively support initiatives that enhance palliative and hospice care services in our local areas. We can also make our voices heard by writing to our Members of Parliament ahead of the upcoming vote and sharing the Church’s teachings on human dignity with clarity and compassion. Copies\u00a0of Bishop Alan\u2019s pastoral letter are available in the Church. Please take one and do what you can to defend the sanctity of life and ensure the vulnerable are cared for with the utmost dignity.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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