{"id":5787,"date":"2024-12-06T09:08:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T09:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5787"},"modified":"2024-12-06T11:16:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T11:16:32","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-8th-december-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5787","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 8TH DECEMBER 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Our Pastoral Community now has full details of our proposed pilgrimage \u00a0to Rome, \u00a029th September- 4th October 2025, the Jubilee Year.\u00a0 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 This price includes- Return flights Dublin – Rome, Breakfast and dinner each day,\u00a0 A full programme of spiritual activities\/ visits. A brochure giving complete details of the trip can be obtained from your parish Office or Sacristy.\u00a0 If you are interested in booking a place on this pilgrimage , please contact the parish on 02890 615702 or email the office on st.agnes.belfast@gmail.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to \u00a31635.00 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

Feast of Immaculate Conception 8th December No Vigil Mass on Sunday 8th December. 10am\u00a0 & 7pm Mass on Monday 9th December<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

N.B THERE WILL BE A MASS THIS TUESDAY 10TH DEC AT 10AM<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

THURS 12TH DEC\u00a0 NO\u00a0 10AM\u00a0 MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

BAMBINELLI SUNDAY:All parishioners attending Mass in St Agnes\u2019 on 14th\/15th December, to mark the 3rd Sunday of Advent are invited to bring along a figurine of the Baby Jesus which will be blessed at Mass by Fr Raymond. Then they\u2019re invited to take it home, wrap it up in Christmas paper and place it under the Christmas tree. On Christmas morning the \u2018Bambinello\u2019 is to be unwrapped and placed in the crib, connecting the Nativity set at home, and the Church where we worship each week. It also reminds us that the baby Jesus is the best present we can receive at Christmas.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/b>ADVENT PROGRAMME <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

CHILDREN\u2019S LITURGY Children\u2019s\u00a0 Liturgy will continue\u00a0 at\u00a0 the 9.30am 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 continue\u00a0 this Sunday 8th\u00a0 December & each Sunday of Advent at 7pm in St Agnes\u2019 Church.\u00a0 Everyone welcome.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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. 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><\/h4>\n

PARISH HALL. Seniors last day will be Wednesday 18th December reopening Wednesday 8th January.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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

Sat 07 (6.30pm): Brid Mc Laughlin, Patrick Pettigrew<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 08(9.30am): Ellen Mulholland<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 08(12.30pm): Joseph Hughes, Mary & Henry Mc Keown<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Brian, Teresa & John Compston, Madge Burgoyne,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Margaret Hackett, Brian Wiggins, Tommy & Rosina Kelly<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 09(10am): Gabriel Davey, Ellen Mulholland & Ruby<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mulholland<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

7pm: Special intention<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tues 10: \u00a010AM MASS TODAY <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anne & John Milligan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1pm: Holy Child Nativity Play<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Wed 11 (10am): Patricia Palmby<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thurs 12(10am): NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fri 13 (10am): Margaret Molloy, Samuel Scott<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 14(1pm): Anne Mc Grady, John Milligan,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Catherine McEntee<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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REMEMBER IN PRAYER<\/span><\/h3>\n

Recently Deceased:<\/span> Terry Colhoun, Denis Colman Rooney,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Margaret (Peggy) Deeds, Baby Alexandria Morris, Jim Jordan, Marie Flemming.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Month\u2019s Mind:<\/span> Brid Mc Laughlin<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anniversaries: <\/span>Gerard Quinn, Marie & Sean Mallon, Colette Donnelly,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Marie Standen, Sarah Gillen, Michael, Maureen & Emma Mc Cann,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

James & Ellen Mc Fall,\u00a0 Sarah Mc Varnock, Johnny Purcell, Matthew Morrison,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Paddy Leonard, Aurelio Macatubal, Vilma Macatubal.<\/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 \u00a0A Time of Prayer and Reflection for Advent\u00a08 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 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

\u00a0Mary\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

DERRIAGHY PARISH VACANCY CARETAKER Caretaker within Derriaghy Parish 111 Queensway, Lambeg 15 hours attendance each week over Monday \u2013 Sunday Rate of Pay – \u00a311.44 gross per hour. Full details can be found on the Diocesan website at: http:\/\/www.downandconnor.org Application packs can also be obtained from Derriaghy Parish Office. We welcome applications from anyone who feels they meet the criteria and are interested in playing an active part in the Parish. Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 10 December 2024<\/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\n\n\n
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Penitential Services & Confessions in our<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Pastoral Community<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>S<\/span>t Teresa of Avila Parish <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday 8th Dec @2pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0St Agnes\u2019 Monday 16th Dec @ 7pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Tuesday 17th Dec @ 7pm <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0St Michael the Archangel Parish – Wednesday 18th Dec @7pm.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Christmas Mass Times In St Agnes\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

CHRISTMAS EVE Tuesday 24th December 10am <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CHRISTMAS VIGIL 7PM<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CHRISTMAS DAY Wednesday\u00a0 25th December 9.30am & 12 Noon. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A more detailed schedule is on our Christmas card which is available now for you to take home.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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