{"id":5974,"date":"2025-05-09T12:50:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5974"},"modified":"2025-05-09T12:56:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:56:25","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-11th-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=5974","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 11TH MAY 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

PARISH NEWS…<\/span><\/h2>\n

POPE LEO XIV<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We welcome the news of the election of Pope Leo XIV as the Bishop of Rome and successor to Saint Peter.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

As Pope Leo 14th begins his first week as Pope we ask God to bless him with peace and confidence so that we, the Church, can bring the Good News of God\u2019s love and Christ\u2019s salvation to the world we live in.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE<\/span> The collection amounted to \u00a31670.00. TROCAIRE<\/span> \u00a39150.00. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thank 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 Holy Communion<\/span> will be celebrated next 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 .<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

PARISH CENSUS<\/span> As part of the Annual Parish Census this weekend 10th & 11th April, 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\u00a0 in the parish census as this information is invaluable to the parish. Many Thanks.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SUNFLOWER SUNDAY<\/span> Small Sunflower plants will be available at the 9.30am Mass on Sunday, 18th May.\u00a0 For over 20 years we have distributed these plants, all of which originated from a single flower given out at Children’s Liturgy in 2002.\u00a0 The Parish continues this tradition as a symbol of “Passing on the Faith”.\u00a0 Please keep us informed of how your plant grows and maybe send\u00a0 photographs to the Parish Office\u00a0email address.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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MASS INTENTIONS<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Sat 10(6.30pm): Isobel Brown, Eddie Brown, Margaret Burgoyne<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 11 (9.30am): Christopher Mc Fall, Bridget Mc Carthy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Adrian Doherty<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 11(12.30pm): Paul Connolly<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 12(10am): John O\u2019 Brien<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tues 13: NO MASS <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 14:(10am): Edmund Chambers, Mary & James Dobbin & James jnr<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thurs 15(10am): Vilma & Aurelio Macatubal<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fri 16(10am): Terri Murphy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 17( 11am):FIRST HOLY COMMUNION<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

NO 1PM MASS<\/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><\/h2>\n

Recently Deceased: Maureen Enright, Alex Mc Donnell, Kevin Taylor,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Josephine Mc Keown, Cecilia Mc Auley, Fr Michael Dempsey C.Ss.R<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Terri Murphy RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Month\u2019s Mind: Adrian Doherty, Isobel Brown, Jim Garland.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anniversaries: Francis O\u2019 Rourke, Edmund & Francis Smith, Kathleen Rea, Jim & Theresa Coey, Pat Mc Callion, John O\u2019 Brien.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Eternal 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 Sunday 25th May 2025<\/b>.<\/span> 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

CELEBRATING THE CENTENARY OF THE\u00a0 CANONIZATION OF ST TH\u00c9R\u00c8SE <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The renowned Irish Dominican poet, writer and professor, Fr Paul Murray OP, will deliver a talk in the parish, on the life and wisdom of St Th\u00e9r\u00e8se of Lisieux, and the relevance of her message for today.\u00a0 Thursday 22nd May 2025 7.00pm Holy Family Church Save the date.\u00a0 All welcome!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Today Sunday 11th May – Milltown Cemetery at 3pm <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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

Sunday 25th May – Hannahstown at 3pm( There will be no road works on Hannahstown Hill that day) )<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ANNUAL NOVENA TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP <\/b><\/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!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SUMMER SINGING COURSE 7-11 July 2025<\/b><\/span> 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<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0cathedralmusic@downandconnor.org<\/a><\/p>\n

PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH\u00a0 DERG <\/b><\/span>The Jubilee Year of Hope is a time for pilgrimage and renewal. Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ and Jim Deeds will lead the Three-Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg. Date: 4th<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 6th<\/sup>\u00a0July 2025. The bus will depart from St Patrick\u2019s Church Donegall Street. Cost \u00a3100. Places are limited early booking advised. To book contact Claire on 02890690920mor email<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

HEALING SERVICE <\/b><\/span>There will be a Healing Service in St Matthew\u2019s Church, Short Strand, East Belfast on Thursday May 15th<\/sup>\u00a0at 7pm.\u00a0 Focusing on the healing power of the Rosary followed by a Eucharistic healing blessing and benediction. The service will be led by Fr Peter Carlin, PP, & Music Ministry will be provided by Fionnuala O Neill & family.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

IPT Lourdes 2025:<\/b><\/span>\u00a0Judith, Brendan, Aobha and Ella from\u00a0Group 175\u00a0would like to thank everyone from St Agnes’ Parish including the Children’s Liturgy Group for their generous donations and fundraising efforts that helped them get to Lourdes this Easter. Thanks also from\u00a0Groups 190 and 68.\u00a0The Parish community was remembered in prayer at the Grotto.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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