{"id":6277,"date":"2026-02-13T11:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T11:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=6277"},"modified":"2026-02-14T13:09:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T13:09:24","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-15th-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=6277","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 15TH FEBRUARY 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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Black Mountain Family of Parishes<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Fr Raymond McCullagh –<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0St Agnes\u2019 028 90615 702<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fr Gabriel Lyons –<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0St Teresa\u2019s 028 9061 2855<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fr Ciaran Feeney –<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0St Michael\u2019s –<\/span><\/span><\/strong>028 95088030<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fr Tony McAleese- St Oliver Plunkett- 02890 618180<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fr Brendan Mulhall –<\/span> Holy Trinity – 028 9059 098<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Fr Patrick Devlin<\/span> – St Joseph\u2019s – 028 9061 4567<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0Fr Colin Grant & Fr Joe Mc Guigan <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Assisting in our Family of Parishes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Emergency phone 07549209775. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Only for those who are seriously ill or requiring the Sacrament of the Sick.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thank You<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE<\/span> The collection amounted to \u00a31750.00 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

\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>ASH WEDNESDAY<\/span> 18th February. Ashes will given out at\u00a0 the 10am and 7pm Masses.\u00a0 Trocaire Boxes will be available at entrances\/exits. Please take one home.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>RISE & SHINE <\/span>\u2013 this collection will be held next weekend of 21st\/22nd February. Your support will help make it possible for children to travel to Lourdes this Easter.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NOVENA THANKS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As our Parish Novena has now concluded, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Jim Deeds, Bridgeen Mc Nicholl, and Joe and Paula Mc Keown for their inspiring talks and reflections throughout the Novena and to Fr Joe Mc Guigan who celebrated Masses during the Novena.\u00a0 We also express our sincere appreciation to the choirs from our local schools, and to all our singers and musicians, whose contribution to the Music Ministry greatly enriched our Novena celebrations. Finally, we thank all who attended and contributed in any way, making the Novena a truly prayerful and meaningful experience for our parish community.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us<\/i>.<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

Sat 14 (6.30pm): Nuala Mc Manus, Des Cunningham<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anne Derby, Paula Darragh, Jack & Margaret Mc Varnock<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 15 (9.30am): Paul Byres, Joe Dornan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 15 (12.30pm):Sean & Dolly Prenter, Hugh Murphy, Arthur Anderson & daughter Kathleen Gomez, Pauline Mc Crea, Patrick O\u2019 Hagan, Phyllis Linskey, Robert Keenan, Bill Cinnamond<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Mon 16 (10am): Priest\u2019s intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tues 17 (10am): NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 18 (10am): ASH WEDNESDAY<\/span> Bridie Laverty<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

7pm:<\/span> Priest\u2019s\u00a0 intention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Fri 20 (10am): Brian O\u2019Connor<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 21 (1pm): Maggie Corrigan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Recently Deceased: \u00a0Oliver Rodgers RIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Months Mind:\u00a0 Patrick O\u2019 Hagan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Anniversaries: Sean Connolly, Harry & Mary Bradley, Ann Maguire-Bradley, Jim Monaghan, Patsy Rogan, Teresa Shevlin, Maria Mc Comish,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Patrick Herald, Brian Fitzsimons, William McKarry, Charles Mc Garrigle, <\/span><\/strong>Anne Murray, Hugh O\u2019 Neill, Annie Mc Caffrey, Jack Mc Arevey, <\/span><\/strong>Anne Mc Carron, Jimmy Tierney.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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WHAT’S ON…<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

SYCAMORE<\/span> What do you believe? This Lent the Black Mountain Family of Parishes is holding a series of presentations for those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 7pm begins the six week programme and all are welcome to St Teresa\u2019s Parish Centre 135 Glen Road Belfast BT11 8BL<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Divine Mercy Conference Saturday 28th<\/sup>\u00a0February 2026<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Bus will leave St Paul\u2019s Church, Falls Road at 7.30am Returning approx. 10.45\/11.00pm.\u00a0 Yes, a long day but well worth it,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel cost is \u00a325\u00a0 (bus price only) which must be paid when booking your seat.\u00a0 Failure to get 30 people the bus would have to be cancelled.\u00a0 Travel confirmation, 1 week before departure.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, no refund can be given in cases of sickness etc.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Conference tickets\u00a0to be bought individually at the venue \u00a335 or Euros.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bring enough food for lunch and dinner\u00a0\u2013 there are tea and coffee stations where hot drinks and snacks can be purchased.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Telephone Tina McCrory \u2013 07523824350 to book a seat on the bus.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Down & Connor Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026:<\/span> 8th\/9th\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 14th\/15th\u00a0July.\u00a0 5 & 7 Night options available.\u00a0 Please visit\u00a0www.downandconnor.org\/lourdes<\/a>\u00a0for more information or call the Pilgrimage Office on (028) 9077 0162 or email\u00a0lourdes@downandconnor.org<\/a>\u00a0 Youth Team (10-17th July): applications now open (see website for details) Application for the Youth Team is online only:\u00a0 The link for application form is\u00a0https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/0P2U1Ku3c8<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Day of Prayer \u2013 For Survivors and victims of abuse In Ireland,<\/span> \u00a0is marked each year\u00a0 on the Friday immediately following Ash Wednesday. This year it will be marked across Ireland on\u00a0Friday 20th<\/sup>\u00a0February 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ will celebrate Mass in St Peter\u2019s Cathedral on Friday 20th February 2026 at 6:00pm.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Chairs and members of Parish – Family of Parishes Safeguarding Committees are invited to attend the Mass in St Peter\u2019s Cathedral and join with Bishop Alan in praying for all tho se who have been affected by abuse.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

DISCERNMENT RETREAT FOR DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD<\/span>. 6TH\u20138TH MARCH. In Drumalis Retreat House, Larne. For young men who are open to the question: \u201cIs God calling me to be a priest?\u201d A chance to step away from the noise and busyness of everyday life. Time for prayer, silence, and honest conversation. No pressure to decide anything \u2014 just space to listen and reflect. Contact Fr Conor McGrath at c.mcgrath@downandconnor.org.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mary\u2019s Meals \u2013 We need you!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mary\u2019s Meals feeds over 3 million children in 16 countries around the world daily. This is possible through many little acts of love. Join others passionate about ending global hunger as a Mary\u2019s Meals Volunteer.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We need volunteers for a wider range of roles including our parish visit team (give talks, hand out leaflets or hold a bucket), crafters to create for fairs, community volunteers to organise fundraisers & spread the word and admin volunteers. Full guidance and training provided. All Welcome (16 to 101). Contact Caoimhe on 07394564065 or\u00a0info@marysmeals.org<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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PARISH NEWS…   Black Mountain Family of Parishes Fr Raymond McCullagh –\u00a0St Agnes\u2019 028 90615 702 Fr Gabriel Lyons –\u00a0St Teresa\u2019s 028 9061 2855 \u00a0Fr Ciaran Feeney –\u00a0St Michael\u2019s –028 95088030 Fr Tony McAleese- St Oliver Plunkett- 02890 618180 \u00a0Fr Brendan Mulhall – Holy Trinity – 028 9059 098 \u00a0Fr Patrick Devlin – St Joseph\u2019s […]<\/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\/6277"}],"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=6277"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6277\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6289,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6277\/revisions\/6289"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6277"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6277"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6277"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}