{"id":6014,"date":"2025-06-20T08:42:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T08:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=6014"},"modified":"2025-06-20T08:42:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T08:42:32","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-21st-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=6014","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 21ST JUNE 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gaza: \u201cWords are not enough!\u201d \u2013 Irish Bishops call for solidarity at parish level\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Bishops stated the following concerning the humanitarian disaster in Gaza:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u201cIn Gaza people are starving and adequate aid is being denied; it seems clear that famine is being used as a weapon of war. \u202fAlready over 600,000 Palestinians have been displaced. \u202fThe evidence points to a staged strategy of ethnic cleansing aimed at removing the Palestinian people from their homes and their homeland.\u202f It is becoming increasingly clear to people on the ground that these are genocidal actions sanctioned by the Government of Israel.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
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\n\u201cWhat is happening in Gaza \u2013 and the West Bank \u2013 is the death of tens of thousands of non-combatants, many of them women and children. \u202fThis is unconscionable and disproportionate. \u202fIt is immoral for world leaders to stand by inactively in the face of this outrageous tragedy for humanity.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
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\n\u201cWords are not enough! \u202fThere is an urgent need for the international community to intervene, cut off arms supplies and bring the carnage to an end.\u202f This will call for courage on the part of leaders.\u202f Examples of courage are being given every day by heroic doctors, nurses and aid workers risking their lives in service of the wounded and those who have been displaced.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
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\nAs noted already, bishops offered prayers for the people of Gaza and Ukraine as well as other troubled places in the world. \u202fIn relation to the deteriorating situation in Gaza they noted that as of early June 2025, the humanitarian crisis there has intensified dramatically. \u202fTo date, almost 55,000 people have been killed in Gaza and the West Bank, since the horrific events of 7 October 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
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\nBishops welcomed the response to their call in their statement of 26 May for a \u2018Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace\u2019 in Gaza on Friday last, 6 June. \u202fThe entire month of June, the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, should be a time of special prayer for peace.\u202f All parishes are asked \u202fto give expression to their solidarity with the suffering people of Gaza during June.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
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\nBishops continued, \u201cPeople in parishes across the country are horrified by what they are witnessing.\u202f They may feel helpless. \u202fBut they can show their solidarity in different ways by lobbying their political representatives, by supporting humanitarian aid and, above all, by continuing to pray for an end to the conflict now and the resumption of peace, including the return of all hostages and prisoners.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
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\nBishops listened again to the recent words of Pope Leo XIV and resonated with them: \u201cIn the Gaza Strip, the cry of mothers, of fathers who clutch the lifeless bodies of children and who are continually forced to move in search of a little food and safer shelter from bombing, rises ever more intensely to the sky.\u202f I renew my appeal to the leaders: cease-fire, release all hostages, fully respect humanitarian law. \u202fMary Queen of Peace, pray for us.\u2019 (General Audience, 28 May 2025).\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE<\/span> <\/b>The collection amounted to \u00a31496.00. 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

\u00a0<\/b>NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART BEGAN ON THURSDAY 19TH JUNE AND ENDS ON FRIDAY 27TH JUNE<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b>TUE 24TH JUNE <\/b>there will be a <\/b>10am<\/b> Mass for the Novena to the Sacred Heart<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

WED 25TH JUNE\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Mass 7pm\/ <\/b>No 10am<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

THURS 26TH JUNE\u00a0 <\/b>Mass 7pm\/ <\/b>No 10am<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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P7s LEAVERS MASS <\/b><\/span>will take place on Tues 24th June at 1.30pm. Farewell to our P7s, we wish them every blessing for the summer, and in their new schools in September.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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GAZA COLLECTION<\/b> <\/span>Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Gaza collection. The total amount raised was \u00a32950.00.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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BULLETIN NOTICE AND ANNIVERSARIES <\/b><\/span>should be with the Parish Office by 12 noon on a Thursday to be included in the weekend Bulletin.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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FOODSTOCK ANDERSONSTOWN <\/b><\/span>\u00a0Our Preloved School Uniform Hub will be open from July 1st for people in the community to avail of good condition items for nursery, primary and secondary schools in West Belfast. We are currently accepting donations Monday to Saturday at 150 Andersonstown Road – drop some in if you can. Over 900 children were kitted out from this initiative last summer – lifting pressure off parents. Hoping we can do the same this summer.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Recently Deceased:<\/b><\/span> Stephen Regan, Margaret Loughran, Grainne Sloan,<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Kathleen Wilson, Paul Lawrenson, Deirdre Dougal<\/span> <\/strong>RIP<\/b><\/p>\n

Anniversaries:<\/b> <\/span>Francis Mc Kevitt, Rose Burns, Marion Mc Keever, Margaret McCullough, Peter Mc Callum, Harriet Barr, Phil Maguire,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Frank Mc Dermott, Gerry Mc Guigan, Edward & Teresa Murphy & Edward jnr, <\/span><\/strong>Mary & Bernard Carroll & Brendan Flynn.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 21(6.30pm): Francis Mc Kevitt<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 22 (9.30am): Rory Fennell, Ursula Burns,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Timothy O\u2019 Sullivan, Brigid O\u2019 Sullivan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 22(12.30pm):James & Mary Ross<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 23(10am): Bobby Mc Cartan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tues 24 (10am) :MASS 10AM<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.30pm P7 Leavers Mass<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 25 (7pm):Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thurs 26(7pm): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fri 27(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 28( 1pm):Priest\u2019s intention<\/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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WHAT’S ON…<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Consecration of Ireland to the Sacred Heart<\/span><\/span> Corpus Christi Sunday, 22nd June Archbishop Eamon Martin will consecrate Ireland to the Sacred Heart. Bus to Knock from Belfast also picking up in Sprucefield and Banbridge \u00a330 Per person. Children free. To book contact Orla 07545452362 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Remembering the Srebrenica Genocide<\/span> – 30th Anniversary, Wednesday 25 June 2025 in Belfast City Hall 6.00pm – 7.00pm. This event will help us learn more, reflect and understand the importance of working together to challenge prejudice. All welcome. To book your place email\u00a0northernireland@Srebrenica.org.uk<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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EUCHARISTIC HEALING SERVICE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There will be a Healing Service in St Matthew\u2019s Church, Short Strand, East Belfast on Wednesday 25th<\/sup>\u00a0June at 7pm.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Focussing on the Healing power of Eucharistic Benediction.\u00a0 The service will be led by Fr Peter Carlin, PP, and Music Ministry will be provided by Fionnuala O\u2019Neill and family.\u00a0 Everyone welcome. Tea & refreshments afterwards in the parish hub.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

First Saturday Devotions<\/span> will take place in St. Matthias\u2019s Church, Glen Road on 5th<\/sup>\u00a0July\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

3.00 p.m.\u00a0 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confessions and Act of Consecration., Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

4.00 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0 Holy Sacrifice of the Mass\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

GAZA: \u201cWORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH!\u201d<\/span> The Irish Bishops have called for solidarity with the suffering people of Gaza during the entire month of. June, the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.\u00a0 See Latest News on the parish website, or take a paper copy home from the side entrance of the Church.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CLONARD SOLEMN NOVENA.<\/span> In honour of our MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP, 18th\u201426th June 2025. Theme: Pilgrims of Hope. Weekday Masses: 6.45am, 9.30am, 11.30am, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm. Saturday & Sunday Masses: 6.45am, 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm. Sacrament of the Sick on Friday 20th at 6.45am, 9.30am, 11.30am & 6pm. Procession in thanksgiving to our Mother of Perpetual Help after the final 8pm Mass on Thursday 26th June. www.clonard.com<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

All-Ireland Rally for Life\u00a0<\/span>takes place in Dublin on Saturday 5th July. Make a stand to protect Ireland’s unborn babies. A coach will be travelling from Belfast City Centre. To book your seat\u00a0contact 07592280522<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hearts on Fire \u2013 A Call to Prayer and Renewal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Diocese of Down and Connor will host a special two-day gathering of parish leaders from across our parish families and extending throughout Ireland and beyond on 25 and 26 June in Belfast. Focused on renewing our vision for evangelisation, Hearts on Fire will invite parish leaders to explore ways to inspire and equip Families of Parishes to reignite the Church\u2019s missionary spirit.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0We warmly invite all to join us in prayer at the opening Mass for Hearts on Fire in St Peter\u2019s Cathedral, Belfast, at 7:00pm on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We deeply value and appreciate your prayers for the success of\u00a0this important time of sharing and discernment.\u00a0May the Holy Spirit reignite the hearts of the faithful, embolden our witness and guide the renewal and growth of our Church in Down and Connor and across Ireland.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gaza: \u201cWords are not enough!\u201d \u2013 Irish Bishops call for solidarity at parish level\u00a0 \u00a0Bishops stated the following concerning the humanitarian disaster in Gaza:\u00a0 \u201cIn Gaza people are starving and adequate aid is being denied; it seems clear that famine is being used as a weapon of war. \u202fAlready over 600,000 Palestinians have been displaced. […]<\/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\/6014"}],"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=6014"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6014\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6020,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6014\/revisions\/6020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6014"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}