{"id":5882,"date":"2025-02-14T12:48:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T12:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5882"},"modified":"2025-02-14T12:48:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T12:48:58","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-16th-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5882","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 16TH FEBRUARY 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

PARISH NEWS…<\/span><\/h3>\n

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE<\/span> The collection amounted to \u00a31920.00. MONTHLY COLLECTION \u00a3475.00. 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

\u00a0WITH THANKS<\/span> We would like to thank Bridgeen Mc Nicholl & Fr Laurence Gallagher and for their wonderful guidance and insights throughout the Novena. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Novena this year and those who attended in such encouraging numbers. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us.<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/i>CONFIRMATION<\/span> will be celebrated on Thursday 6th March by Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ. at 4pm. Refreshments afterwards in Holy Child PS.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

THE IRISH PILGRIMAGE\u00a0 TRUST<\/span> This 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

Get Your Shamrock Here!<\/span> 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<\/span><\/strong> support.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Sat 15(6.30pm): Alice Elliot<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 16 (9.30am): Arthur Anderson, Kathleen Gomez, Hugh O\u2019 Neill<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 16(12.30pm): Teresa Mc Keown Therese Mc Gowan, Dolly & Sean Prenter, Billy & Jean Gannon, Bob Keenan, Harry & Teresa Bradley, Brian Allen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 17 (10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tues 18:\u00a0 NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 19(10am): Requiem Mass for Des Cunningham RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thurs 20 (10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fri 21(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 22(1pm): \u00a0Joseph Mc Cullagh<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/i>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<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Recently Deceased: Des Cunningham RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Month\u2019s Mind: Alice Elliot, Teresa Mc Keown, Therese \u201cTerry\u201d Mc Gowan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Anniversaries: Harry & Mary Bradley, Anne Maguire, John Clayton,, Lynda Hartley, Maria Mc Comish,\u00a0 Kathleen Morgan,\u00a0 Patrick Herald, Rita Mc Cann,,May & Bill Mc Kenna, Bill Cinnamond, Brian Fitzsimons, Liam Mc Karry, Charles Mc Garrigle, Anne Mc Carron, Peter Tohill, Arthur Anderson,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kathleen Gomez, Brendan Lavery, James Higginson<\/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…<\/span><\/h3>\n

Down & Connor Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2025:<\/span><\/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

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL FORMATION DAY<\/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\u2013pathwaystothefuture@downandconnor.org <\/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

DOWN AND CONNOR DIOCESAN TRUST SACRISTAN\/CARETAKER HANNAHSTOWN PARISH<\/span> An opportunity has arisen for a Sacristan\/Caretaker within Hannahstown Parish, Hannahstown Hill, Belfast, BT17 0LT.\u00a0 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 on Tuesday 25 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

Singer-songwriter Dana<\/span> will sing Our Lady of Knock, and her new songs for St Patrick (Light The Fire) and St Brigid at a special evening at The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick, on Friday March 14 at 7:30. Dana will also share stories of her life and faith journey, and perform the songs which brought her around the world including her Eurovision hit,\u00a0All Kinds of Everything<\/i>. Tickets are \u00a320 and can be obtained from Eventbrite. More information from The Saint Patrick Centre 02844 619000.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

THE BIG KNIT!<\/span> Knitting for Age NI. For every hat knitted, Age NI receives 30p. Call 028 9024 5729, email bigknit@ageni.org or visit www.ageni.org\/thebig<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHOPE\u201d – A Retreat for those Discerning the Priesthood<\/span> Are you considering the call the priesthood? Join us for the Vocation to the Priesthood Retreat from 7th \u20139th March at Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne. To book a place please contact the Vocations Director : Fr Conor Mc Grath at c.mcgrath@\\doenandconnor.org Let us all continue to pray for vocations in our diocese.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

TROCAIRE LENT 2025<\/span> If you would like to be involved in the work of Trocaire this coming Lent,\u00a0 check the website trocaire.org. There is a webinar planned to promote this year\u2019s campaign on 19th February at 7.30pm. Contact anna.keegan@trocaire.org<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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PARISH NEWS… WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to \u00a31920.00. MONTHLY COLLECTION \u00a3475.00. 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 \u00a0WITH THANKS We would like to thank Bridgeen Mc Nicholl & Fr Laurence Gallagher and for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5882"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5882"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5882\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5884,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5882\/revisions\/5884"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5882"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5882"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5882"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}