{"id":5885,"date":"2025-02-19T14:43:50","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T14:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5885"},"modified":"2025-02-19T14:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T14:47:29","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-23rd-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5885","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 23RD FEBRUARY 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

PARISH NEWS…<\/span><\/h3>\n

WALKING IN THE STEPS OF JESUS THIS LENT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

We invite you to join us on our new Lentenprogramme.\u00a0 A six week\u00a0 Lenten journey inspired by the Sunday gospels and the lives of the Irish saints who embraced faith in times of challenge. From St Patrick\u2019s prayers on the mountain to St Brigid\u2019s acts of compassion, their lives remind us that holiness is lived in simple, everyday choices.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/span> Wednesday 5th March<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

(First session will be after Mass on Ash Wednesday)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

TIME:<\/span> 7pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

VENUE:<\/span> St Agnes Parish Hall<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to \u00a31370.00. NOVENA TOTAL \u00a34592.00. 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

\u00a0FIRST CONFESSIONS Will be take place this Thursday 27th February @ 1 pm.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0CONFIRMATION 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 5th March 2025. Masses 10am & 7pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0ONE DAY PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK\u00a0 Wednesday 19th March , Holy Mass and Confessions. Depart St Agnes 7.30am Cost \u00a326 price includes Tea & Scones Contact Pat on\u00a0 07946917345 or Harriet on 07812098991<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

THE IRISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST Last weekend volunteers from the Irish Pilgrimage Trust visited our Parish for a special appeal. Thanks to everyone who donated so generously. An amazing \u00a34772.00 was collected helping to bring children with special needs to Lourdes this easter.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Sat 22(6.30pm): Betty Carson, John & Margaret Mc Varnock,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Richard Maguire, Sean Adams<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 23 (9.30am): Joe Dornan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 23(12.30pm): Phyllis Linskey, Mary Cooper<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 24(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tues 25:\u00a0 NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 26(10am):Sean & Betty Mc Grillen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thurs 27(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fri 28(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 01(1pm): Priest\u2019s intention<\/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<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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

\u00a0Anniversaries: Arthur Anderson, Kathleen Gomez, Hugh O\u2019 Neill, Teresa Mc Keown Therese Mc Gowan, Dolly & Sean Prenter, Billy & Jean Gannon,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bob Keenan, Harry & Teresa Bradley, Brian Allen, Kathleen Allen, Joseph Mc Cullagh, Maggie Corrigan<\/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><\/strong><\/h3>\n

JUBILEE OF DEACONS:\u00a0Today in Rome the Church is celebrating the \u201cJubilee of Deacons.\u201d\u00a0We remember all the Permanent Deacons working in our Diocese and those in training. For those discerning a vocation to the permanent diaconate please contact the Diocesan Director for the Permanent Diaconate, Rev Brett Lockhart on\u00a0b.lockhart@downandconnor.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

DOWN AND CONNOR DIOCESAN TRUST ST JOHN\u2019S PARISH \u201cHOUSEKEEPER\u201d 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 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

DAY OF PRAYER FOR SURVIVORS OF ABUSE Pope Francis has invited Bishops around the world to establish a special day of prayer in the Church year to support the journey of human and spiritual recovery. This day is not only for victims and survivors who have been so severely injured, either inside or outside our Church, but also for the families and communities affected by grief for their loved ones. Within Down and Connor, mass will be celebrated on FRIDAY 7th March 2025 in Saint Patrick\u2019s Church, Donegall Street, Belfast at 1:00pm. You are invited to attend this important Diocesan event. If you cannot attend in person, you are more than welcome to join virtually, via webcam at ST PATRICKS CHURCH SERVICES WEBCAM<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHOPE\u201d – A Retreat for those Discerning the Priesthood 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

ST OLIVER PLUNKETT PARISH Understanding the Mass – Lenten Talks – This Lent why not make a commitment to \u2019take up\u2019 something as you journey through Lent. Join us in St Oliver Plunkett Parish each Tuesday night throughout Lent at 7pm to grow in our Understanding of the Mass. These evening will begin with a short prayer, then a video of about 6-10mins long on different topics of the Mass, followed by a discussion and Q&A ending with a prayer and Tea\/Coffee for those who wish to stay on afterwards. Everyone is welcomed.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Guided Adoration and Night Prayer\u00a0 Each Wednesday during Lent why not join us in St Oliver Plunkett Parish for a Holy Hour 7pm – 8pm concluding with Night Prayer of the Church. A beautiful way to add that extra spiritual dimension to this years Lenten journey. All are welcomed.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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