{"id":5938,"date":"2025-04-04T11:28:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5938"},"modified":"2025-04-04T11:34:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:34:38","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-6th-april-2025-5th-sunday-in-lent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5938","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 6TH APRIL 2025.. 5TH SUNDAY IN LENT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>HOLY WEEK\u00a0 &amp;\u00a0 EASTER ARRANGEMENTS\u00a0 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Palm Sunday 13April<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Masses at the usual times<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Sunday: 9.30am; 12.30pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Monday 14 April<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mass 10am<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Penitential Service 7pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Tuesday 15 April<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Mass 10am<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Wednesday 16 April<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Mass 10am<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0 <i>12 noon Mass of Chrism in St Peter\u2019s Cathedral<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><i>(webcam <\/i><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/stpetersbelfast.ie\"><i>https:\/\/stpetersbelfast.ie<\/i><\/a><i>)<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> Holy Thursday 17 April<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 10am: Morning Prayer of the Church<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><i>\u00a0<\/i>7pm: Mass of the Lord\u2019s Supper <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0followed by Adoration at the Altar of Repose<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a010pm: Night Prayer of the Church<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Good Friday 18 April<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010am: Morning Prayer of the Church<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3pm: Solemn Liturgy of Our Lord\u2019s Passion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>7pm: Stations of the Cross<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Holy Saturday 19April<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>10am: Morning Prayer of the Church<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>8.30pm: Easter Vigil<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Easter Sunday 20 Apri<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Masses <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>9.30am &amp; 12 Noon<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>There will be no weekday Masses during Easter Week<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">USUAL MASS SCHEDULE WILL RESUME AT <b>6.30pm<\/b> SAT 26 APRIL<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>ALL MASSES CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR PARISH WEBCAM <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>www.stagnesbelfast.com<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">PARISH NEWS&#8230;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE<\/span> The collection amounted to \u00a31505.00 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<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">TROCAIRE BOXES<\/span> will be available at entrances\/exits. Please take one home.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CHILDREN\u2019S LITURGY<\/span> will continue this Sunday at the 9.30am Mass. It\u2019s a chance for young children to understand the gospel message with their peers. All primary school children welcome!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>LENTEN TALK <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saturday\u00a0 12th APRIL 2025 at 2pm St Agnes\u2019 Parish Centre,\u00a0 St Agnes\u2019 Drive.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i>WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? (Mt 16:17) A TALK BY ARTHUR NOLAN on the SHROUD OF TURIN <\/i>&amp; Fr RAYMOND Mc CULLAGH speaking on the <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Schedule for the day<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1pm Holy mass<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1:30pm Eucharistic Adoration<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2:00pm Talks in Parish Centre<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tea &amp; Coffee will be served, hosted by the Legion of Mary.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hosted by the Legion of Mary<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">THE EASTER VIGIL IS NOW CHANGED TO 8.30PM<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0In preparation for Easter there will be an additional 10am Mass on Tue 15th April<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>REMEMBER IN PRAYER<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recently Deceased: \u00a0James Garland, Marie Courtney RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Anniversaries:\u00a0 Vincent Hynes, Kay Byrne, Mary &amp; George Ferguson, Sue O\u2019 Neill, Lynsey Conboy, Kathleen Kane, John Lawrenson, Vincent Mc Caffrey,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Terry Montgomery &amp; deceased Family members, Patrick Scott &amp; son Patrick,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aurelio &amp; Vilma Mactubal, Charles Walsh, Sarah Mc Phillips.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>MASS INTENTIONS<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sat 05 (6.30pm): Anne Dornan, Sally O\u2019 Gorman<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sun 06 (9.30am): Charles Walsh, James Mc Kenna<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sun 06(12.30pm): Ann Johnston, Esther Martin<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mon 07(10am): Terry Montgomery &amp; deceased family members<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tues 08: NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wed 09:(10am): Sean Laverty<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0Thurs 10(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0Fri 11(10am): Tom Smith, Paul Denny<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sat 12(1pm): Marie Foley<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>WHAT&#8217;S ON&#8230;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">LOUGH DERG YOUTH EVENT<\/span> Are you involved, or keen to become involved in Church Music in your Parish, School, University etc.? We invite you to join us for &#8216;Sing for Joy!&#8217; &#8211; A Day of Music and Ministry. Saturday 26th April 2025 at Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Boat departs at 9:30am. In the prayerful setting of Lough Derg, this day will provide space for the power of music to nourish our spirit and allow us to give praise to God through the beauty of sound, song, and silence. There will be various inputs as well as time to pray, connect with others and explore this Sacred place. The day will conclude with the Celebration of the Eucharist at 5pm (open to the public). This day is open to young people aged 18-35 and is free to attend (supported by the Knights of St Columbanus). Registration is essential via https:\/\/bit.ly\/SingforJoy . For further information please contact info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk &lt;mailto:info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk&gt; \/ +447759496677<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Cappella Caeciliana<\/span> present WORLDS OF LIGHT in Clonard Monastery on<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sunday 6th April at 5.30pm. Programme includes the Faur\u00e9 Requiem with<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">professional orchestra. Tickets \u00a320 from\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/Cx7LCPYEZIAwMOF0hDUxLE1L?domain=caeciliana.org\">www.caeciliana.org<\/a>, Clonard<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">reception and Matchetts, Wellington Place. Students and under 25s free.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">ST MALACHY\u2019S COLLEGE\u2019S SPRING CONCERT<\/span>. Tuesday 8th April at 7.30pm in the College Hall. Admission Free. Retiring collection.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">GEORGE\u2019S SINGERS: Mozart Requiem. In St Peter\u2019s Cathedral on Wednesday 9th April at 7.45pm. Tickets \u00a325 (\u00a315 conc.), at the door or e: contactstgeorges@gmail.com<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NI PRISON SERVICE. <\/span>Seeks volunteers for its Independent Monitoring Board. Visit\u00a0 www.justice-ni.gov.uk\/news\/board-opportunity-independent-monitoring-board-seekingmembers, for further details, and to apply.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Our family of Parishes <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fr Raymond McCullagh &#8211; St Agnes &#8211; 028 90615 702<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fr Gabriel Lyons &#8211; St Teresa\u2019s &#8211; 028 9061 2855<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fr Ciaran Feeney &#8211; St Michael the Archangel &#8211; 028 9508 8030<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fr Brendan Mulhall &#8211; Holy Trinity &#8211; 028 9059 0985<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fr Patrick Devlin &#8211; St Joseph\u2019s Hannahstown &#8211; 028 9061 4567<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fr Tony Mc Aleese\u2013 St Oliver Plunkett\u2013 02890 618180<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Emergency phone 07549209775 &#8211; Only for those needing last rites or in the case of a death<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Catholic Mothers Ireland National Easter Raffle<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Support the Catholic Mothers Ireland EASTER RAFFLE. With the grand prize of a trip to Medjugorie with Marian Pilgrimages &amp; other great prizes; buy your raffle tickets today. Text\/Whatsapp 085 1471516 ( \u00a34\/\u20ac5 for 1 entry, \u00a38\/\u20ac10 for 3 entries, \u00a325\/\u20ac30 for 10 entries, \u00a345\/\u20ac50 for 20 entries )<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Draw takes place Easter Monday.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To learn more or get involved, visit\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/c6JSCgkELS5M04cNf4c4U6u1?domain=catholicmothers.ie\">www.catholicmothers.ie<\/a>\u00a0or find us in Facebook;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Catholic Mothers Ireland.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Cemetery Sunday<\/span> will take place at Milltown Cemetery on Sunday 11th May 2025 at 3:00 pm.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HOLY WEEK\u00a0 &amp;\u00a0 EASTER ARRANGEMENTS\u00a0 2025 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Palm Sunday 13April Masses at the usual times Sunday: 9.30am; 12.30pm Monday 14 April Mass 10am Penitential Service 7pm Tuesday 15 April \u00a0Mass 10am \u00a0Wednesday 16 April \u00a0 \u00a0 Mass 10am \u00a0 12 noon Mass of Chrism in St Peter\u2019s Cathedral (webcam https:\/\/stpetersbelfast.ie) \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/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\/5938"}],"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=5938"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5938\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5949,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5938\/revisions\/5949"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5938"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5938"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}