{"id":6196,"date":"2025-11-28T10:38:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T10:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=6196"},"modified":"2025-11-28T10:41:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T10:41:42","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-30th-november-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=6196","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 30TH NOVEMBER 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>ST AGNES\u2019 WELCOMING GROUP<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>We are happy to share that Anne Friel will be speaking at all Masses this weekend. Anne will introduce our new Parish Welcoming Ministry and explain how this initiative will help <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>newcomers, visitors, and returning\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>parishioners feel more at home in our community. <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>We are looking for parishioners who are willing to help with our new\u00a0 Welcoming Ministry. <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>If you are interested, please speak to a member of the Welcoming Group who are available after Mass.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>PARISH NEWS&#8230;<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE<\/span> The collection amounted to \u00a31510.00<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Children&#8217;s Liturgy:<\/span> Will begin today at the 9.30am Mass Sunday 30th November. All children from Primary 4 age and upwards are welcome to this special time of reflection and fun. Parental consent forms are available from the Church and can be completed in advance.\u00a0If you would like to volunteer please contact the Parish office.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Altar Servers:<\/span>\u00a0The Parish would like to recruit Altar Servers to assist at weekend Masses. Any children from P5-P7 are welcome to volunteer. Again, parental consent forms are available from the Church and should be completed before training is organised.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">TR\u00d3CAIRE GIFTS.<\/span> The full range of Tr\u00f3caire Gifts are now available from the\u00a0 Sacristy. Give comfort and hope this Christmas, with Tr\u00f3caire Gifts of Change.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Feast of Immaculate Conception will be celebrated on Monday 8th December at 10am &amp; 7pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SVP CHRISTMAS COLLECTION<\/span> Will be held the weekend of 6th \/7th Dec. Many thanks for your very generous support throughout the year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">ADVENT: THE LOST SEASON.<\/span> Wednesday 3rd December @ 7.30pm in St Agnes&#8217; Parish Centre.\u00a0This is an opportunity to come together as a Parish community for\u00a0an evening of reflection and prayer looking at the gift of the Advent season in preparation for the Feast of Christmas. Everyone welcome.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>MASS INTENTIONS<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sat 29 (6.30pm): Kathleen Lawrenson,\u00a0 Charlene Flannigan\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sun 30 (9.30am): Gerard Quinn, Sarah Mc Varnock<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sun 30 (12.30pm): Bridget Mc Larnon, Rose Fallon,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Barney\u00a0 Monaghan, Paul Shiels, Mary &amp; Sean Dunne,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">John Parcell, Kathleen Parcell<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mon 01 (10am): Sarah Gillen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tues 02 (10am) :NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0Wed 03(10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0Thurs 04(10am ): Helena Mc Clurg<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0Fri 05 (10am): \u00a0Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sat 06 ( 1pm): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>REMEMBER IN PRAYER<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recently Deceased:\u00a0 John Carberry<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Month\u2019s Mind:\u00a0 Rose Fallon, Barney Monaghan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Anniversaries: Sarah Fennell, Jim Jordan, Jane O\u2019 Neill,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bill Cinnamond, May &amp; Bill Mc Kenna, Leo &amp; Kathleen Mc Kenna<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Deceased members of the legion of Mary, James Mooney<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i>Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">WHAT&#8217;S ON&#8230;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Stella Maris a Catholic seafaring charity i<\/span>s looking for volunteers across Northern Ireland. Volunteering comes in many forms at Stella Maris but in the first instance we are looking for anyone who can knit woolly hats, an essential and welcome piece of clothing for seafarers. For further information or if you are interested, please contact <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">peter.mullen@stellamarismail.org. Thank you.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Holy Child Primary School Christmas Fayre<\/span> will take place on Sunday 30th\u00a0November from 1pm-4pm at Holy Child Primary School.\u00a0 Funds are going towards new outdoor playground equipment for the children.\u00a0 More details are available via Holy Child Community Connect\u2019s Facebook.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Holy Child Primary School &amp; Nursery Unit<\/span> are having an open day on Thursday 4th\u00a0December at 1:30pm &amp; 5:30pm.\u00a0 We would love prospective families to come and visit the school to experience the unique family atmosphere.\u00a0 It will start with the principal\u2019s introduction followed by a tour of the school\/nursery unit.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HOLY CHILD NURSERY SCHOOL<\/span> 40 Slievegallion Drive invite you to their Open\u00a0 Afternoon on Tuesday 2nd Dec 1.30pm-3.30pm. Mrs Kielty looks forward to meeting you all! www.holychildnursery.co.uk<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CHRISTMAS CONCERT<\/span> St Genevieve\u2019s High School . Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 7pm in school Assembly Hall.\u00a0 Tickets available from the school Reception<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">ADVENT RETREAT<\/span> The run up to Christmas can be a busy time, we invite you to come away for a few hours To immerse in Gods word and prepare to welcome Jesus into our hearts this Christmas Saturday 6th December Speaker Fr Darren Brennan St Pauls Church Falls Road Belfast BT12 6AB Beginning with Mass at 10.00 am \u2013 Finishing 4.00pm Please bring a packed lunch, tea\/coffee will be provided. Hosted by Down and Connor Charismatic Renewal For further details contact Collette on 07791078453<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">IRISH MENS ROSARY<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Date:\u00a0Saturday 6th December\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Time:\u00a0 1.00pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Location: Royal Avenue \/ Castle Street Junction (in front of Primark)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">DOWN &amp; CONNOR JOB VACANCY\u00a0<\/span> Assistant Housekeeper (Job Share) for Bishiop\u2019s residence and Curia Office.\u00a0 Visit www.downandconnor.org\/nijobs.com.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">ST OLIVER PLUNKETT PARISH<\/span>. Starting 1st week of Advent ADORATION\u00a0 Wednesday 9am-10am ( Before Mass) &amp; 5pm-8pm\u00a0 Confession available 6-7pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recharge Young Adult Group &#8211; Advent Retreat\u00a0Aged 18-35? Join us this Advent to prepare well for Christmas but also for the future. Take some time to ask yourself: Where are you in life? Where are you going? Have you found your vocation? How can you live your vocation out more faithfully?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saturday 13th December<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">10am-6pm<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">St Colmcille&#8217;s Church, Belfast<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Free Event &#8211; Register via Eventbrite<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/mqyqCRLJoSm1ORI9fLC1NS6A?domain=eventbrite.com\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/quo-vadis-a-retreat-by-recharge-tickets-1758337688359<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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><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><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ST AGNES\u2019 WELCOMING GROUP \u00a0 We are happy to share that Anne Friel will be speaking at all Masses this weekend. 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