{"id":6074,"date":"2025-08-29T10:06:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=6074"},"modified":"2025-08-29T11:48:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T11:48:39","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-sunday-31st-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=6074","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\u201cWHY SUNDAY MATTERS\u201d<\/span> As we journey through this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Irish Bishops warmly invite all Catholics to re\ufb02ect on the immense signi\ufb01cance of Sunday Mass.\u00a0 The purpose of this message is to encourage you to reflect on what is special about Sunday and what it means to you, and, if you no longer attend, to consider returning to Mass. How can you enrich your experience of Mass and make it a central part of your life?\u00a0 Bishop Denis Nulty will officially launch<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Why Sunday Matters<\/i><\/span>\u00a0at 10.30am Mass in Carlow Cathedral on Sunday, 31 August 2025 on behalf of the Bishops Conference.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE<\/span> The collection amounted to \u00a31530.00 Monthly Stipend \u00a3495.00 .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

MASS SCHEDULE DUE TO HOLIDAYS<\/span>\u00a0 Please note there will be no weekday 10am\u00a0 Masses from Monday 1st September\u2014Wednesday 3rd September.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Normal Mass times will resume on Thursday 4th September\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SMA Mission Awareness Collection:\u00a0<\/span>The final total for the Mission Awareness Collection in aid of SMA is\u00a0\u00a34,308.53 and \u20ac70 euro. Fr. Tommy Faherty sends his grateful appreciation to all the parishioners for their kindness and generosity.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Gaza Coffee Morning:<\/span>\u00a0Thanks to everyone who supported the Coffee Morning at the Community Hub on Sunday 10th<\/sup>\u00a0August organised by Gaels Against Genocide.\u00a0Over \u00a33,300\u00a0was raised to help fund a second Mobile Maternity Unit in <\/span><\/strong>Gaza.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SENIOR GROUP<\/span> Will be back next Wednesday 3rd September after the 10am Mass in St Agnes\u2019 Parish Hall. Come along for a\u00a0 Cuppa and Chat!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SET DANCING\u00a0<\/span> Class will resume Thursday 11th Sept.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CONGRATULATIONS<\/span> to the young people of our parish, on your recent exam achievements. May the Holy Spirit guide you in your choices for the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Sat 30th (6.30pm): Eileen Mc Grath, Paddy Morgan & Isabel Leadsom<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sun 31st\u00a0 (9.30am): Priest\u2019s Intention<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Sun 31st (12.30pm): John Gillespie<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mon 1st (10am): NO MASS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tues 2nd\u00a0 (10am) :NO MASS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Wed 3rd(10am): NO MASS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thurs 4th (10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fri 5th (10am): Frankie Shields<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sat 6th( 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

\u00a0<\/b>Recently Deceased: Gerard Power, Anne Mohan RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Anniversaries: Billy Wright, Jack Watters, Mary Montgomery.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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WHAT’S ON…<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

St Michael’s Parish One day Retreat to Lough Derg<\/span> St Michael’s Parish are leading a one day retreat at Lough Derg on Saturday 6 September 2025. Cost \u00a370 this includes: – luxury coach, tea\/coffee & scones, lunch, a time of prayer and reflection, Mass with a time to explore the holy grounds, (includes payment of retreat day to Lough Derg) (Complimentary water &snacks on the coach) Bus leaves 7:30am St Michaels Parish (car parking provided) arriving 9.30am, leaving 4 pm and returning to St Michael’s by 6\/6:30 pm.Contact Catherine parish secretary to book your place\u00a002895904304 or<\/span><\/strong>
\nEmail:\u00a0)\u00a0stmichaels@downandconnor.org<\/a> (Booking secured on full payment on a first come served basis)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Come Belfast and join\u201d\u00a0The walk the cross\u00a0Eucharistic Procession<\/span> \u201c\u00a0starting at\u00a0Saint Michael\u2019s\u00a0Church\u00a0, Finaghy Sunday the 14th of September at 4.30pm. .<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Processing with Jesus to\u00a0Saint Peter\u2019s\u00a0Cathedral, starting with Holy Mass at 6.00 pm followed by Benediction and Anointing of the sick, unite your cross with the cross of Christ and unite your Heart to his Eucharistic Heartbeat.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>For further information please visit\u00a0walkthecross.ie<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>St Agnes\u2019 Choral\u00a0 Society<\/span> proudly presents the Irish amateur premiere of the smash\u2014hit musical Come From Away at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, from 4-15th September 2025. This remarkable true story is filled with hope, humanity, and heart, telling how a small town in Newfoundland welcomed stranded airline passengers in the wake of 9\/11. Uplifting, moving and filled with joyful music, Come From Away is a celebration of kindness and community. Book now at lyrictheatre.co.uk or call 028 90 381081.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Saturday, 6th September 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

3.00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Confessions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Act of Consecration<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Day Pilgrimage Knock Shrine In Memory of Fr Brendan Smyth RIP.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SATURDAY 4TH OCTOBER Day of thanksgiving for Priesthood, Bus leaves Downpatrick @ 6:45am – Crossgar – Saintfield Contact Hugh 07724771595 Morning Stop at Motorway Restaurant *BREAKFAST NOT INCLUDED* Accompanied By Fr Derek Kearney SMA. \u00a335 PER PERSON INCLUDES TEA\/COFFEE SCONE ON RETURN JOURNEY.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE, CELEBRATION OF YOUTH<\/span>. A time of prayer and reflection, led by Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ.\u00a0 In Clonard Monastery on Friday 26th September, 7.15am\u20148.30pm. All youth and young adults welcome<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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