{"id":5873,"date":"2025-02-07T09:17:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T09:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5873"},"modified":"2025-02-07T12:27:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T12:27:24","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-9th-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5873","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 9TH FEBRUARY 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

St Agnes\u2019 Parish Novena to:
\nOur Lady of Lourdes <\/strong>
\n3rd<\/sup> to 11th<\/sup> February 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SPEAKERS: Fr Laurence Gallagher &<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Bridgeen Mc Nicholl<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Mass Times:
\nSunday: 9.30am & 12.30pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Monday to Friday: 10am & 7pm
\nSaturday: 1pm & 6.30pm (Vigil)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sacrament of Reconciliation will\u00a0 be available during the Novena<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ALL NOVENA SESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE THROUGH<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

THE PARISH WEBCAM<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to \u00a31616.00 Thank you for your generous financial support. You can make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home page also at www.stagnesbelfast.com<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

THE IRISH PILGRIMAGE\u00a0 TRUST\u00a0 Next weekend 15\/16 February a special collection will be taken up in aid of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust that brings sick children to Lourdes every Easter. Volunteers will speak about the work of the Trust and your generosity will be very much appreciated.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CONFIRMATION will be celebrated on Thursday 6th March by Bishop Alan Mc Guckian SJ. at 4pm. Refreshments afterwards in Holy Child PS.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ASH WEDNESDAY 5th March 2025. Masses 10am & 7pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

THE POPE\u2019S INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY\u00a0 For Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life\u00a0 Let us pray, that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ\u2019s mission in the priesthood and religious life<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Get Your Shamrock Here! Please help support a young person’s journey to meet Pope Francis in Rome By donating just \u00a31.50 in return, receive a shamrock to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! We truly appreciate your generosity. Join us on here after all masses on Saturday 15th March and Sunday 16th March Thank you in advance for your support<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

WITH THANKS Sincere thanks to Bridgeen Mc Nicholl for her inspiring words\u00a0 and beautiful singing during the first four days of our Parish Novena. We wish her God\u2019s blessing\u00a0 in all her future endeavours..<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0N.B\u00a0 Please note there will be no 10am Mass next Friday 14th Feb<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Sat 08(6.30pm): Harry & Mary Bradley, Anne Maguire, John Clayton,, Lynda Hartley, Maria Mc Comish, Kathleen Morgan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 09 (9.30am): Patrick Herald<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 09(12.30pm): Rita Mc Cann,, May & Bill Mc Kenna, Bill Cinnamond,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 10 (10am): Brian Fitzsimons<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

\u00a0Tues 11: Liam Mc Karry<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

\u00a0Wed 12(10am):Carmel Rooney, Charles Mc Garrigle<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thurs 13 (10am): Holy Souls<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fri 14(10am): NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 15(1pm): Jean Fox<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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: Bernadette Meehan, Very Reverend Brendan Smyth PP,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Very Reverend Canon Noel Conway PE \u00a0\u00a0RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Month\u2019s Mind: Jean Fox<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Anniversaries: Sean Connolly, Mary Agnes Fox, Maureen Mc Glennon,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Gerard O\u2019Rawe, Paula Darragh, Eileen Clayton, James Mulgrew,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thomas O\u2019 Malley, Joseph Hughes.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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WHAT’S ON…<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

ACCORD<\/span> Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. An Accord marriage preparation facilitator is a personally fulfilling role, blending life experience and faith. Successful applicants will receive professional training in the Accord marriage preparation programme and be part of a team delivering programmes locally. Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or by email to marriagepreparation@accord.ie and for further information see www.accord.ie<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Calling all Knitters!<\/span> We\u2019re delighted to announce the Big Knit is back for 2025! So grab your needles and your brightest yarn and get knitting for Age NI. For every hat knitted, Age NI receives 30p, and that money helps the Charity support older people who have no one else to turn to. To register and find out more, call Age NI on 028 9024 5729, email bigknit@ageni.org or visit www.ageni.org\/thebigknit<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Down & Connor Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2025:<\/span> Celebrating the Jubilee Year and our 40th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage: 9\/10 \u2013 15th\/16th July.\u00a0 5 & 7 Night options available.\u00a0 Please visit\u00a0www.downandconnor.org\/lourdes<\/a>\u00a0for more information or call the Pilgrimage Office on (028) 9077 0162 or email\u00a0lourdes@downandconnor.org\u00a0 Youth Team (9-16th July): applications now open (see website for details)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

DOWN AND CONNOR DIOCESAN TRUST ST JOHN\u2019S PARISH \u201cHOUSEKEEPER\u201d<\/span> A vacancy has arisen for a Housekeeper within St John\u2019s Parish, 470 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6EN. Full details relating to the vacancy can be found on the Diocesan website at: http:\/\/www.downandconnor.org clicking on the tab: JOB VACANCIES. Closing date for applications will be 12.00 noon Tuesday 18 February 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

NOW FLYING DIRECT FROM BELFAST INTERNATIONAL \/PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA<\/span> 7 Nights F\/B Avenida Hotel 30th July\/6th August. Spiritual Director Fr Martin Graham Adm. Convenient flight times. \u00a3885pps. For further details contact Joe Catney 07776425631. Also 28th May\/4th June. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Message from Fr. Patrick Devlin\/Hannahstown Parish<\/span> Further to advice and much consideration, I am pleased to announce the sale of leases for vaults in our columbarium in Hannahstown Parish.\u00a0 This process will begin on Thursday the 13th of February 2025. Please contact the parish office (by phone only) from the above date, during the hours of 9 am \u2013 11 am Mon \u2013 Fri. We will require your name, address, contact number and email to begin this process. Priority will be given to those families who have Ashes of loved ones ready to be interred. The cost is \u00a32000 for a 2 X Urn Vault & \u00a33,500 for a 4 X Urn Vault. I would advise you spiritually and pastorally that if you do have a loved one’s Ashes at home, please consider a dignified interment in our beautiful parish columbarium. I refer you to page 10 of Bishop Alan\u2019s \u201cA Family Guide to Planning and Celebrating a Funeral in the catholic church\u201d https:\/\/www.downandconnor.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-Family-Guide-to-Planning-and-Celebrating-a-Funeral-in-the-Catholic-Church.pdf. May our loved ones Rest in Peace.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ST GENEVIEVE\u2019S SPRING CONCERT<\/span>\u00a0 Takes place on Wednesday\u00a0 the 5th March 2025. Tickets are available to purchase at School reception for \u00a35<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL FORMATION DAY<\/span><\/span>Will take place on Sat 22nd Feb in St Teresa\u2019s Parish Centre. Tea and coffee will be available from 10am with the day starting at 10.30am. For catering and planning purposes, we require details of all who will attend. If you want to attend email\u2013 pathwaystothefuture@downandconnor.org by Friday 14th February.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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