{"id":6290,"date":"2026-02-19T12:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T12:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=6290"},"modified":"2026-02-20T13:21:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:21:45","slug":"st-agnes-parish-bulletin-22nd-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/?p=6290","title":{"rendered":"ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 22ND FEBRUARY 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE<\/span> The collection amounted to \u00a31541.00.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

NOVENA TOTAL<\/span> \u00a34417.00 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><\/h4>\n

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

TROCAIRE BOXES<\/span> will be available at entrances\/exits. Please take one home.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

2026 TROCAIRE CAMPAIGN<\/span> ( This year, Trocaire\u2019s Lenten campaign focuses on Rwanda, a country which is one if the least responsible for causing the climate crisis yet is bearing the brunt of its consequences. The story is told through, Ineza and Vanessa and their family. You can help repair and rebuild their\u00a0 family\u2019s future. Find out more at trocaire.org)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ONE DAY PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK ON THE SOLEMNITY OF ST JOSEPH <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday 19th March 2026 , Holy Mass and Confessions. Depart St Agnes 7.30am Cost \u00a327 price includes Tea & Scones Contact Pat on\u00a0 07946917345 or Harriet on 07812098991<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>FIRST CONFESSIONS<\/span> will be take place this Thursday 26th February @ 1 pm.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

PIONEER PLEDGE FOR LENT<\/span> This Lent, consider taking the Pioneer Pledge. Abstaining from alcohol is more than a personal sacrifice. It is a prayerful act of solidarity with those living under the shadow of addiction \u2014 and with their families. By offering up this sacrifice, we place our Lenten journey in the Heart of Christ and ask Him to bring hope, healing, and freedom. You may be the first person in your family, school, or workplace to take this step. Your witness may quietly encourage others. Further information regarding the Lenten Pledge may be found at www.pioneers.ie<\/a> <\/span>where a short-term Lenten Pledge may also be taken online. The words of the pledge are as follows: \u201cI promise, in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to abstain from alcoholic drinks during Lent.\u201d <\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Sat 21 (6.30pm): Jean Stewart, Malachy (Mal) Grogan, Jim Mc Grillen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 22 (9.30am): Joseph Mc Cullagh, Rory Mc Dermott<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 22 (12.30pm): Barbara Brunton, Mary Cooper, John Patrick & Elizabeth Mc Kenna, Gretta Pollock<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b>Mon 23 (10am): Leo Mc Kenna, May & Bill Mc Kenna<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tues 24 (10am): NO MASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 25 (10am): Andy O\u2019 Neill<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thurs 26 (10am): Sean & Betty Mc Grillen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fri 27 (10am): Harry Bleakley<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 28 (1pm): Jane & Andrew O’ Neill<\/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><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

Months Mind:\u00a0<\/span> Tom Delaney, Jean Stewart, Malachy (Mal) Grogan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anniversaries: Joseph Mc Cullagh,\u00a0 Nuala Mc Manus, Des Cunningham, Paul Byres, <\/span><\/strong>Joe Dornan, Anne Derby, Paula Darragh, John & Margaret Mc Varnock, <\/span><\/strong>Sean & Dolly Prenter, <\/span><\/strong>Hugh Murphy, Arthur Anderson & daughter <\/span><\/strong>Kathleen Gomez, Pauline Mc Crea,\u00a0 Phyllis Linskey, Robert Keenan, <\/span><\/strong>Bill Cinnamond, Bridie Laverty, Brian O\u2019Connor, Maggie Corrigan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS<\/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. Please note new number for further information and to register in advance: 028 9020 3122\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Don\u2019t miss a DIVINE invitation<\/span> to come on St Patrick’s Way Pilgrim Walk\u00a0 in Downpatrick with guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly on Saturday March 14 in honour of Ireland’s patron saint and the 25th Anniversary of The Saint Patrick Centre. Includes the fabulous\u00a0180\u00b0\u00a0IMAX film of St Patrick, with internal \u00a0bus transfers, pilgrimage lunch, an authentic Camino passport and a 6 mile pilgrimage walk finishing at St Patrick\u2019s grave. A special 25% discount price is on offer of \u00a340 (normally \u00a355) To book ring 02844 61900 or \u00a0www.thesaintpatrickcentre.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0DISCERNMENT RETREAT FOR DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD. 6TH\u20138TH MARCH.<\/span> 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

Rediscover the Path!<\/span> Join the Legion of Mary for a Lenten experience of learning, intimacy with God, and healing of the spirit. Find us online for 5 weeks by following the QR Code in the flier, and by a final meeting in person at St Paul\u2019s Parish Hall on 28th of March. Join the Journey! More info available on our website:\u00a0www.legionofmarydc.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sensory-Friendly Mass Invitation <\/span>St Colmcille\u2019s Parish\u00a0(Ballyhackamore\u00a0Belfast BT4 3JB) warmly invites you to our monthly\u00a0Sensory Mass\u00a0on\u00a0Saturday, 28th February at 12:00 noon. Whether you or a loved one experience sensory sensitivities, or you simply wish to attend a short peaceful and reflective service, we would love to see you there.\u00a0Refreshments after Mass in the parish centre, with supervised activities for all.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cappella Caeciliana<\/span> warmly invites you and your parish community to a special performance of Mozart\u2019s\u00a0Requiem<\/i>\u00a0on Sunday 29 March at 6:30pm in Clonard Monastery. Conducted by Matthew Quinn, this performance of one of the most powerful works in the sacred choral repertoire will feature a collaboration with the Ulster Youth Orchestra, alongside an outstanding line-up of internationally experienced soloists. Tickets: General Admission \u00a320 | Under 25s \u00a35 Available at our website,\u00a0www.caeciliana.org<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Down & Connor Pilgrimage to Lourdes<\/span> 2026: 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

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PARISH NEWS… WEEKLY OFFERTORY PROMISE The collection amounted to \u00a31541.00. NOVENA TOTAL \u00a34417.00 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 RISE & SHINE \u2013 this collection will be held this weekend of 21st\/22nd February. Your support […]<\/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\/6290"}],"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=6290"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6290\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6303,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6290\/revisions\/6303"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6290"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6290"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stagnesbelfast.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}