{"id":5783,"date":"2024-11-29T12:45:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T12:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5783"},"modified":"2024-11-29T12:45:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T12:45:20","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-1st-december-2024-first-sunday-of-advent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5783","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 1ST DECEMBER 2024 ( FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT)"},"content":{"rendered":"

PRAYER FOR ADVENT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0God of Hope, we enter your holy season of Advent giving thanks to You for the love You have for all of us. We begin to prepare for the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Your Son, Jesus. With the promise of Your Son, we live with great hope and anticipation; Hope in the knowledge of the love You continue to give us. Hope in the knowledge that Jesus is coming into our lives and hearts to heal us and love us. We are a people of hope, and no matter how difficult times sometimes are, we know that Your Son is coming and that you continue to shower us with Your love. Amen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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PARISH NEWS…<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to \u00a31475.00.00. 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

ADVENT PROGRAMME <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

CHILDREN\u2019S LITURGY To mark the start of a New Church Year we will begin Children\u2019s\u00a0 Liturgy at\u00a0 the 9.30am Mass this Sunday. Parental consent forms are available from the church or Holy Child PS. Forms need to be completed before attending the Children\u2019s Liturgy.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

LECTIO\u00a0 DIVINA will begin this Sunday 1st December & each Sunday of Advent at 7pm in St Agnes\u2019 Church.\u00a0 Everyone welcome.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

TROCAIRE GIFTS Tr\u00f3caire gifts at Christmas are now on sale from the Sacristy.\u00a0 If you want to give a gift that can transform lives, buy a Tr\u00f3caire Gift of Change. You can bring real hope and opportunity to families living in poverty, and a chance to create lasting, positive change. See www.trocaire.org for more details<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Feast of Immaculate Conception Please note the Vigil Mass for this Feast is on Monday evening 9th Dec at 7pm. \u00a010am Mass on Monday as usual.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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REMEMBER IN PRAYER<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Recently Deceased: Geraldine Boyle, Lilian Farrelly, Jim Jordan.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Month\u2019s Mind: Hugh Walsh<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Anniversaries: David Rouse & Geraldine Dunlop, Sarah Fennell, Josephine Mc Greevey, Brendan Moore, Donal O\u2019Malley, Paul Shiels, Bridget & Bernard O\u2019Kane & son Barney<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 30 (6.30pm): Patricia Canning, Gerard Quinn, Marie & Sean Mallon<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Marie Standen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 01(9.30am): Sarah Gillen, Michael, Maureen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

& Emma Mc Cann<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 01(12.30pm): Hugh Walsh, James & Ellen Mc Fall,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sarah Mc Varnock, Johnny Purcell, Matthew Morrison<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 02(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tues 03: NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Wed 04 (10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thurs 05(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fri 06(10am):Paddy Leonard<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 07(1pm): Colette Donnelly<\/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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WHAT’S ON …<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Waiting in Joyful Hope \u00a0A Time of Prayer and Reflection for Advent\u00a08th December 2024 from 2pm in St Teresa’s Church Glen Road.\u00a0 Fr Ciaran O’Callaghan CSSR will 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

\u00a0HOLY CHILD PS & NURSERY UNIT 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. 1st 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 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<\/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

LOURDES YOUTH TEAM CHRISTMAS QUIZ NIGHT. A fundraising event to support the Diocesan Lourdes Youth Team, is taking place in St Bride’s parish hall (38 Derryvolgie Avenue), on Friday 6th December at 7pm. We would love to see you there.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mary\u2019s Meals \u2013 Double The Love\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Amongst the many challenges we see in today\u2019s world, your little acts of love can bring hope to desperately hungry children with a daily school meal with Mary\u2019s Meals. At this time, all donations made to Mary\u2019s Meals are being doubled by a group of generous supporters, up to \u00a3900,000.\u00a0\u00a0 Please keep us in your prayers during this Advent season that we can reach even more children around the world with our life-changing school meals this Christmas. There are many ways to give, including our gift cards and online Christmas Trees of Hope. Find out more at\u00a0marysmeals.org.uk<\/a>\u00a0or freephone 0800 698 1212<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS CONCERT 22nd December 7.30pm Join International soprano Margaret Keys and Classical Brit award winner Fr Eugene for an unforgettable Christmas concert by candlelight in St Malachy’s Church Castlewellan. Performing Christmas Classics and festive favourites. Book now to avoid disappointment. Tickets are \u00a320 and can be booked online at eventbrite.ie or from Parish Office (02843778259) or the Post Office in Castlewellan.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

First Saturday Devotions St. Matthias\u2019s Church, Glen Road 7th December at 3.00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confessions and Act of Consecration Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 4pm. Everyone welcome.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0IN GOOD TIME BY HAROLD GOOD<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

To mark the launch of the Rev Harold Good\u2019s biography, Belfast Central Mission and St John\u2019s Parish invite you to this special event involving Harold and his co-author Martin O\u2019 Brien along with a panel of current church leaders. \u201cIn Good Time\u201d includes a chapter challenging the churches today and the panel will discuss those challenges. Come along on Tuesday 3rd Dec at 7.30pm in St John\u2019s Parish, Falls Road. There will also be an opportunity to purchase signed copies of the book in time for Christmas. Book your ticket today at tinyurl.com\/ingoodtime. This event is free. Everyone welcome<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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