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CHRISTMAS EVE : 10am<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0CHRISTMAS VIGIL 7pm\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CHRISTMAS DAY:\u00a0 9.30am & 12 Noon<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

THURS 26th & FRI 27th DEC: Mass 10am<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SAT 28th DEC: Feast of the Holy Innocents 1pm. 6.30pm Vigil Mass<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SUN 29th DEC: Feast of the Holy Family 9.30am & 12.30pm <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

MON 30th DEC: Mass 10am<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

TUE 31st DEC: New Year\u2019s Eve Mass 10am<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

WED 1st JAN: Feast of Mary, the Mother of God 10am Mass<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

THURS 2nd JAN & FRI 3rd\u00a0 JAN :10am Mass<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SAT4th JAN: 1pm & 6.30pm Vigil Mass ( Confessions as usual)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SUN 5th JAN : 9.30am & 12.30pm Mass<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

MON 6th JAN : HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION\u00a0 FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

10am & 7pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

TUES 7th JAN: NO MASS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

WED 8th JAN\u2014FRI 10TH JAN : 10am Mass<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SAT 11th JAN:1pm & 6.30pm Vigil (Confessions as usual)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SUN 12th JAN: Baptism of the Lord 9.30am &12.30pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

(FROM MONDAY 13TH JAN NORMAL MASS TIMES RESUME)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Invitation to Opening of Jubilee Year \u2013<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

29th December On Christmas Eve 2024, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door in St Peter\u2019s Basilica and the Jubilee of Hope will begin in Rome. The theme the Holy Father has chosen for this year of special graces is \u2018Pilgrims of Hope\u2019 and he invites the whole People of God \u2013 clergy and laity \u2013 to celebrate God\u2019s Gift of Grace through their expressions of Deep Faith, Lively Hope and Active Charity. The Holy Year in the Diocese will begin on the Feast of the Holy Family.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

All parishioners are warmly invited to join Bishop Alan McGuckian at the Solemn Opening Mass of the Jubilee Year of Hope on Sunday, 29th December at 3pm in St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. We encourage everyone to attend and be part of this celebration for the Jubilee Year. The webcam will allow for people to view the Mass from home: www.churchservices.tv\/stpeterscathedral<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Christmas Message from Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

As we celebrate the joy of Christmas, I send heartfelt greetings to all the faithful of our diocese, embracing the hope that Christ brings into our world. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, may the tender love of God shown by the birth of Jesus guide us, inspiring renewal and deepening our faith. I extend my deep gratitude to the clergy and our dedicated parish volunteers whose selfless service brings the warmth of God’s love to life in our community. May God’s abundant blessing be with you and your loved ones this Christmas and throughout the coming year.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Jubilee Prayer<\/span><\/h3>\n

Father in heaven,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

may the faith you have given us<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

and the flame of charity enkindled<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

reawaken in us the blessed hope<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0for the coming of your Kingdom.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

May your grace transform us<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

be glory and praise for ever.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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PARISH NEWS…<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a31676.00\u00a0 Thank you for your generous financial support. You can make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home page also at\u00a0 www.stagnesbelfast.com<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

LECTIO\u00a0 DIVINA \u00a0It will be the final week of Lectio Divina this Sunday 22nd\u00a0 December at 7pm followed by refreshments in the Church<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/i>SPECIAL THANKS\u00a0To all who volunteer in our Parish\u00a0 throughout\u00a0 the year. Thank you for your dedication and hard work it is greatly appreciated.\u00a0 We wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

OFFICE HOLIDAY\u2019S The Parish office will be closed from Tuesday 24th Dec and will re-open on Thurs 2nd Jan. There will be no parish bulletin on the weekend of 28th & 29th December. We would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2025 and thank you for your continued support to our wonderful parish.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

PARISH HALL The Seniors Tea Morning will recommence on Wed 8th Jan 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

GOD CALLING! Have you got one hour in the week to spare? Adoration is coming to the parish in the New Year. Further details in the coming weeks<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

LIVE STREAMING If you would like to view the 7pm Vigil or any other Masses over Christmas and New Year please go to\u00a0\u00a0 www.stagnesbelfast.com <\/i>\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Sat 21 (6.30pm):\u00a0\u00a0 Eamonn Friel, Paul Mc Keever, Annie & Alfie Simpson<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 22(9.30am):\u00a0\u00a0 John & Frankie Shields, Patricia Cairns<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Brian & Colin Canning, Margaret & Ellen Frances Kelly & family<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 22(12.30pm): Gerry Mc Allister, Peggy &<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

George O\u2019 Donnell, John\u00a0 & Briege Mc Gourty<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rosaleen Mc Kenna, Dan & Elizabeth Mc Allister, Thomas Alan Mc Cartney.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 23(10am): Mary Mc Morrow<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tue 24: (10am) : Christmas Eve Special intention\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vigil: (7pm) : Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Christmas Day:\u00a0\u00a0 (9.30am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (12noon):\u00a0 Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thurs 26(10am):\u00a0\u00a0 Mary Hynes, Seamus Kennedy,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jared Mc Knight<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fri 27(10am):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Annie Wilson<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 28(1pm):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mass of the Holy Innocents<\/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<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Recently Deceased: Ellie Burns, Christopher Murphy RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anniversaries: Margaret Hernan, Eileen, Michael, Mairead &<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Martin Darragh, Cornelius, Mary & Mary Ann Small, Grace Kemp,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sean Robinson & Robinson family, Rose Doyle, Margaret & William<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Burgoyne, Pat & Kevin Burgoyne & deceased family members, Maura McCartan, Tommy Culbert, Ellen Smith, Eugene Toner, Joseph Rogers, Margaret Burns, Deceased members of the Wright family, Margaret\u00a0 Thompson\u00a0 & Marie Wright, Alfie Love, Samuel Scott jnr, Martin Morgan jnr, Raymond Crossey<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Colin & Brian Canning, Eileen Hughes, Bobby Rooney, Nan Mc Kearney,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Seamus & Kathleen Mc Bride, James & Margaret Carey, Bishop Patrick Walsh, Shannon Leong<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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WHAT’S ON…<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

ST LOUISE\u2019S COLLEGE Open night Thurs 9th Jan 2023. Principals\u2019 Address 4.30pm and 6.30pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ST GENEVIEVE\u2019S HIGH SCHOOL OPEN\u00a0 DAY. Thursday 9th Jan.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a01-3pm Principal\u2019s Address 1pm.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ST MARY\u2019S CBGS\u00a0 OPEN NIGHTS Wed 15th & Thurs 16th Jan at 7pm.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ST DOMINIC\u2019S OPEN DAY Saturday 11th Jan 2024. 9am-1pm. Principal\u2019s Address 9.30am and 11am. Primary 6 and 7 pupils are welcome.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Colm\u2019s High School Open Night Thursday 9th<\/sup>\u00a0January at 7pm. Primary 6 and 7 pupils and parents most welcome.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Christmas Eve Vigil Mass Times In Our Pastoral Community.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

St Teresa\u2019s<\/span> 8pm (Carols from 7.30pm)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holy Spirit<\/span> \u20135pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

St Matthias\u2019<\/span>-Christmas Day 10am<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

St Oliver Plunkett<\/span> \u20135pm & 9pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hannahstown<\/span> – 6pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0St Michael\u2019s –<\/span> 5pm & 7pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ST OLIVER\u00a0 PLUNKETT PARISH Come and bring in the New year with the Lord. Celebrate the end of 2024 & welcome 2025 with the celebration of\u00a0 Mass at 11pm followed by a toast to 2025 afterwards in the Parish Hall. All welcome!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Invitation to Opening of Jubilee Year \u2013 29th December On Christmas Eve 2024, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door in St Peter\u2019s Basilica and the Jubilee of Hope will begin in Rome. The theme the Holy Father has chosen for this year of special graces is \u2018Pilgrims of Hope\u2019 and he invites the whole People of God \u2013 clergy and laity \u2013 to celebrate God\u2019s Gift of Grace through their expressions of Deep Faith, Lively Hope and Active Charity. The Holy Year in the Diocese will begin on the Feast of the Holy Family.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

All parishioners are warmly invited to join Bishop Alan McGuckian at the Solemn Opening Mass of the Jubilee Year of Hope on Sunday, 29th December at 3pm in St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. We encourage everyone to attend and be part of this celebration for the Jubilee Year. The webcam will allow for people to view the Mass from home: www.churchservices.tv\/stpeterscathedral<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Christmas Message from Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ As we celebrate the joy of Christmas, I send heartfelt greetings to all the faithful of our diocese, embracing the hope that Christ brings into our world. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, may the tender love of God shown by the birth of Jesus guide us, inspiring renewal and deepening our faith. I extend my deep gratitude to the clergy and our dedicated parish volunteers whose selfless service brings the warmth of God’s love to life in our community. May God’s abundant blessing be with you and your loved ones this Christmas and throughout the coming year.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fr Raymond would like to wish you and your family <\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Christmas Joy and Peace and a very Happy New Year<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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