{"id":5969,"date":"2025-05-02T11:14:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T11:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5969"},"modified":"2025-05-02T11:14:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T11:14:57","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-4th-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5969","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 4TH MAY 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

PARISH NEWS…<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

THE MONTH OF MAY DEDICATED TO MARY, IS A FITTING TIME TO BEGIN TO RECITE THE ROSARY DAILY- POPE FRANCIS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE<\/span> The collection amounted to \u00a31790.00. 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<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

TROCAIRE to date<\/span> \u00a38313.00. Thank you to Holy Child Nursery School who donated \u00a3279.50.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0First Holy Communion<\/span> Will be celebrated Saturday 17th May @11am. Due to the First Holy Communion there will be no 1pm Mass and confessions. Confessions will be as normal at 5.45-6.15pm .<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Monday 5th May Bank Holiday The parish office will be closed. We will reopen on Tuesday 6th May. Thank you.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

PARISH CENSUS<\/span> As part of the Annual Parish Census next weekend 10th & 11th May, you will be asked to select a blue (male) \/ red (female) token and place it in a basket relevant to your age. Volunteers will be on hand to assist and direct you should you need any help. This information will only be shared with Down & Connor. We really would appreciate that you participate in the census as this information is invaluable to the parish. Many Thanks.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

N.B BELFAST MARATHON<\/span> This Sunday 4th May the road will be closed from Finaghy Road North Finaghy Park Central -Andersonstown Road from\u00a0 09.30-14.00<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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M<\/b>ASS INTENTIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Sat 03(6.30pm): Francis O\u2019 Rourke<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sun 04 (9.30am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sun 04(12.30pm): Edmund & Francis Smith<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mon 05(10am): Kathleen Rea, Jim & Theresa Coey<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tues 06: NO MASS <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Wed 07:(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thurs 08(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fri 09(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sat 10(1pm): Priest\u2019s intention<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass.<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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REMEMBER IN PRAYER<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Recently Deceased: Pope Francis, Patrick Mc Cormick, Kathleen Hamill,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Chakravarty RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Anniversaries:\u00a0 Frank Trainor, Martha Leddy, Meta Devine, Marie O\u2019 Hara, Ann Britton, Kieran & Anne Marshall, Peter Rooney, Lily Fitzsimons,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jimmy & Ellen Mc Kinney, Mary Holt, May Hickland<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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WHAT’S ON…<\/span><\/h2>\n

Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine<\/span> Sunday 25th May 2025. The Knights of St. Columbanus are organising a 53-seater luxury coach to go on Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday 25th May, leaving St. Malachy\u2019s College 36 Antrim Rd Belfast BT15 2AE @ 7.45am sharp. Secure parking in the grounds of the college has been arranged. Cost is \u00a325 per person to include coach, tea\/coffee and scones in Enniskillen on the way to Knock. To keep the cost to a minimum, people are asked to bring a packed lunch to cover arrival at Knock and again before leaving Knock in the evening. To book a place please email charlie@saintkillians.ie or phone Charlie on 07850203835 Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anam Cara,<\/span> the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on\u00a0Monday 12th May\u00a0at 7.30pm in the\u00a0Crowne Plaza, Shaws Bridge, Belfast. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or how recent their death was. You do not need to register in advance.\u00a0We also offer an online support group meeting. To find out more call 01 4045378 or email\u00a0info@anamcara.ie<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cemetery Sunday 2025 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday 11th May – City Cemetery<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday 18th May – Milltown Cemetery at 3pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday 25th May – Hannahstown at 3pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ANNUAL NOVENA TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP<\/span> Our theme will be \u201cPilgrims of Hope\u201d ST GERARD\u2019S PARISH CHURCH, 722 ANTRIM ROAD MONDAY 12TH TO TUESDAY 20TH MAY 2025 Times\u2014 Monday to Friday 9.30am and 7.30pm Saturday 9.30am and 6.30pm Sunday 9.30am 11.30am and 7pm. EVERYONE WELCOME!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SUMMER SINGING COURSE<\/span> 7-11 July 2025 5-day singing course for young people who want to improve their singing voice and musical skills. For young people aged 8-18 Venue: St Paul’s Parish Centre, Belfast End of week showcase: St Peter’s Cathedral Optional extra sessions for singers studying GSCE and A Level Music. \u00a375 for 5-day course. For more information or to apply, please contact\u00a0cathedralmusic@downandconnor.org<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

GIVE BLOOD<\/span> Hannahstown Community Centre Wednesday 28th May 12.30pm\u20147.30pm. Northern Ireland needs 1200 blood donations per week.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

JESUS HEALS GATHERING<\/span> First Saturday each month from 11am-1pm. Braid Pastoral\u00a0 Centre 187 Carnlough Rd, The Sheddings, BT43 7JW.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pathways to The Future <\/span>\u00a0In this Jubilee Year of Hope join us on the Down and Connor Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine. Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ will celebrate the Eucharist at 3.00pm.The price \u00a344 per person includes luxury coach and refreshments. Early booking is advised.To book contact Claire Tel: 290690920 \u00a0Email:\u00a0pathwaystothefuture@downandconnor.org<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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