{"id":6243,"date":"2026-01-16T13:40:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T13:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=6243"},"modified":"2026-01-16T13:40:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T13:40:22","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-18th-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=6243","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 18TH JANUARY 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE<\/span> <\/strong>The collection amounted to \u00a31715.00 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

CRIB OF HOPE<\/strong>.<\/span> Thank you to all those who contributed to the crib . The amount raised was \u00a36516.00. \u00a0\u00a0All crib donations go directly to the Order of Malta Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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HOLY CHILD P.S<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SERVICE OF LIGHT<\/strong> <\/span>at 2pm Thurs 22nd January 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CONFIRMATION<\/span><\/strong> will be celebrated on Thursday 5th Feb by Fr Raymond Mc Cullagh at 2pm. Refreshments afterwards in Holy Child PS.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

DIARY DATES FOR 2026 <\/span>Ash Wednesday 18th February, Good Friday 3rd April, Easter Sunday 5th April.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

GRANDPARENTS\u2019 DAY <\/span>Holy Child P.S as part of Catholic Schools\u2019 week invite Grandparents & family members to celebrate Grandparents\u2019 Day on Wednesday 21st Jan at 1.45pm Mass here in St Agnes. P4 \u2013P7 Classes will attend.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Sat 17 (6.30pm): Dessie Mc Carthy, Jean & Hugh Madill, Teresa Mc Keown, Raymond Mc Guigan, Rachel Mac Manus<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 18 (9.30am): Mary & Cornelius Fitzpatrick<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 18 (12.30pm): Maryse Annette Laupa, Kathleen Montgomery, Gerry Kayes, Remember Baby Mary Beth Kayes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 19(10am): Priest\u2019s Intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tue 20: NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 21\u00a0 FEAST OF ST AGNES (10am): Anne Maguire<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thurs 22(10am ): Betty Burgoyne, Joe Maguire & family<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fri 23(10am): \u00a0Thomas Flynn, Hugh Sally.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 24 (1pm): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0In 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<\/span><\/h2>\n

Recently Deceased:\u00a0 Jean Stewart, Patrick O\u2019Hagan RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anniversaries:\u00a0 Moya Browning, Henrietta Turner, Ann Kelly, Deirdre Maguire,\u00a0 Sally Mc Grath, Mary Bailey, Gerard Caddell, Molly Mc Evoy, Mary Jane O\u2019 Malley, Bridget Mc Fall.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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WHAT’S ON …<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE<\/span><\/span>The loss of a partner through death, separation or <\/span><\/strong>divorce is devastating. Beginning Experience is offering a programme of bereavement support in St Bride\u2019s Hall, Derryvolgie Ave, Belfast on three Saturdays (31st January, 28th February and 28th March) Booking essential. To find out more, contact Pauline 07519289185 or Marie 07896119669 or email belfastbe@yahoo.com<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>EUCHARISTIC HEALING SERVICE<\/span> There will be a Eucharistic Healing Service in St Matthew\u2019s Church, Short Strand, East Belfast, on Thursday 22nd\u00a0 January at 7pm. Music with Fionnuala O Neill and Family. Tea\u00a0 and light refreshments to follow.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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4 Corners 2026 Festival<\/span>The 4 Corners Festival invites you to explore the profound meaning of\u00a0 \u2018Journey\u2019 in our beloved Belfast. Every life is a journey \u2013 a weaving of roads taken and roads left behind, of moments that move us, change us, and call us onward. Journey is the story of movement and change \u2013 the way we grow through what we meet along the road.\u00a0 And as we journey together through this year\u2019s Festival, we are invited to see change itself as grace \u2013 renewing our hearts, our communities, and our city. A full festival programme\u00a0 is available in the Church for you to take home.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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FLAME OF LOVE<\/span> Of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Movement. February 2nd 2026\u00a0 9.30am – 4pm. St Mary\u2019s Church, Chapel Lane. The day will include Flame of Love introduction,\u00a0 Praise & worship, Holy Mass at 1pm. All welcome. Contact Martin 00447707269589 or Eileen 00447793557703 or for more information<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

email info@flameoflove.ie<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Poor Clares Galway, Half-Day Retreat\u00a0for\u00a0women 18-35<\/span> with Beth Davis of Blessed is She Ministries\u00a0 An opportunity to encounter God’s love and deepen your life of prayer and communion with God.\u00a0 The event will take place from\u00a02pm to 6pm\u00a0 on Sunday\u00a0the 1st\u00a0of\u00a0 February. For more information and to register:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0http:\/\/cherisheddaughers.enentbrite.ie<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Spiritual Exercises: 5 Day Silent Ignatian Retreat for Men<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Led Benedictine monks from St. Joseph Abbey, in France. Starts Thursday 30th April (3pm). Benburb Priory, Co. Tyrone (1.5 hrs from Dublin). \u20ac450 (all meals & single room included). Daily Mass – Ordinary Form (Latin & ad orientem).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover the strength that only comes when you stop running and let God speak.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Book at:\u00a0https:\/\/soutenir.clairval.com\/retreat-benburb-priory<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK<\/span> will run from 18th \u201324 Jan 2026 with the theme,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Normal Lives, Called to Holiness<\/i>. <\/i>Inspired by Pope Francis\u2019 reflection on St Carlo Acutis, the 2026 theme invites pupils, teachers, families and parishes to explore the call to holiness as something both universal\u00a0 and\u00a0 accessible. Holiness is not for a few, but for all; not reserved for religion professionals or mystics, but for every student, teacher , parent and Grandparent living each day in friendship with Jesus Christ.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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