Last week\u2019s Weekly Offertory Promise collection amounted to \u00a32187.00<\/b><\/p>\n
Last Week\u2019s collection for Sick and Retired Priest\u2019s \u00a3570.00<\/b><\/p>\n
Thank you for your generous financial support to all our collections <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
ASH WEDNESDAY 6th March 2019. <\/b>Ashes will given out at the 10am and 7.30pm Masses. Trocaire Boxes <\/b>will be available from this date onwards at Church entrances<\/p>\n
ST PATRICK\u2019S DAY MASSES <\/b>Saturday 16th March at 6.30pm <\/b>& Sunday 17th March at 9.30am and 12.30pm<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>LENTEN PIONEER PLEDGE\u00a0<\/b>Many people choose to abstain from alcohol during Lent. Why not take this opportunity to perhaps help yourself or someone you know with an alcohol or drug problem by offering your sacrifice for freedom from addiction? Please consider taking the short term Lenten Pledge and make a difference to someone’s life. Register your pledge with local Pioneers and say the daily prayer.<\/p>\n
PRAYER:”<\/b> I promise in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary to abstain from all alcoholic drink during Lent.”<\/p>\n
DAY PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK <\/b>In this Holy season of Lent why not join us by offering a one day pilgrimage to Knock in honour of St Joseph on his Feast Day 19th March 2019. The bus leaves St Agnes\u2019 Church at 7.30am sharp and returns approximately 10pm. Cost \u00a315, bring a packed lunch. Contact Pat 07946917354<\/b> or Harriet 07812098991<\/b><\/p>\nRemember in Prayer…<\/h1>\n
Recently Deceased: <\/b>John (Gerry) Crossey, Elizabeth Sloan<\/p>\n
Those whose anniversaries occur at this time<\/b>: Richard Maguire, Tony Keenan, James Teer, Rory Mc Dermott, Mary Cooper, Barbara Brunton, Geraldine O\u2019 Neill, William & Mary Service, Sean & Betty Mc Grillen, Harry Hughes, Teresa Monaghan, Michael Monaghan, Margaret Thornton.<\/p>\n
Eternal rest grant unto them , O Lord!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\nWhat’s on Locally…<\/h1>\n
Lourdes Pilgrimage. <\/b>Join us for a superb evening of fun and entertainment in Carryduff Parish Centre on the 15th March 2019 at 7.30pm. Ticket: \u00a315 for Adults, \u00a37.50 for children. Can be ordered through the Carryduff Parish Office drumbo@downandconnor.org<\/b><\/a>. 02890 812238<\/b><\/p>\n “The West Belfast Historical Society <\/b>is meeting on Friday the 8th\u00a0of March at 7.30pm in St. Michael’s Parish Centre on Finaghy Road North (Access via Church Gateway on Finaghy Road North just before the garage opposite\u00a0the Church at junction with Andersonstown Road). The\u00a0February talk is entitled “THE LUSITANIA”<\/p>\n The\u00a0guest speaker will be “Ms. Coleen Waters”<\/p>\n All are Welcome to Attend\u00a0and Refreshments will be provided<\/p>\n ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH <\/b>There will be 7.00am Mass in St. Michael\u2019s each weekday (Mon-Fri) during Lent.<\/p>\n Anam Cara Belfast, <\/b>the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding it’s monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 13th of March at 7:20pm in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast, BT8 7XP. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.<\/p>\n Vocations Prayer Evening<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 There will be an evening of prayer followed by refreshments in St Joseph\u2019s Church, Greystone Road, Antrim on Thursday, 7 March 2019 from 7pm\u20139pm for those men discerning a vocation to the Priesthood.\u00a0 The event will conclude at 9pm. Anyone interested in coming to this evening is asked to contact Fr Kevin (Vocations Director) on 028 9061 4567 <\/b>vocations@downandconnor.org<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Living Youth \u2013 Local Summer Pilgrimages 2019<\/b><\/p>\n Summer Madness<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 join with over 2,000 other young people, from all religious backgrounds, across the island of Ireland to celebrate, connect and explore your faith. This 5-day camping experience at Glenarm Castle is on from 28th June \u2013 2nd July 2019, Cost: \u00a3120, Age: 15 \u2013 18.<\/p>\n Camino Through the Mournes<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 join with other young adults to spend time together in a faith environment, all through the medium of outdoor activities such as hikes, walks and outdoor adventures. Stay in Newcastle Co Down from 6th \u2013 9th August 2019, Cost: \u00a3125, Age: 18 \u2013 25.<\/p>\n