ST AGNES PARISH BULLETIN 19TH JULY 2026

PARISH NEWS…

WEEKLY OFFERTORY  Weekly Offertory: £1485.00 Thank you to all our parishioners for your generosity and continued loyalty to St Agnes’ parish. You can make your envelope contribution via the donate button on the Parish website home  page also at   www.stagnesbelfast.com

PARISH BULLETIN Due to the holiday season the Bulletin will appear intermittently during the summer months, but the Mass Leaflet will be available throughout the Holidays each week.

MASS SCHEDULE DUE TO HOLIDAYS  Please note there will be no weekday 10am or 1pm Masses from this Monday 20th July – until  Friday 31st July inclusive. Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses will be as normal during this time.

Warmest congratulations to Kathleen and John Herald as they celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary May the Lord continue to bless them with good health, happiness and many more joyful years with their family and friends. Congratulations, Kathleen and John, on this wonderful Diamond Wedding Anniversary!

 

MASS INTENTIONS

Sat 18(6.30pm): Ita Morgan, Valerie Armstrong, Molly Lynas

Sun 19 (9.30am): John & Kathleen Herald 60th Wedding Anniversary

James Burns

Sun 19(12.30pm): Olive Mc Veigh, Dolores McLean, Kevin Burgoyne

 Mon 20 (10am):  NO MASS

 Tues 21 (10am):  NO MASS

 Wed 22 (10am):  NO MASS

Thurs 23 (10am): Requiem Mass for Arthur Connor RIP

Fri  24 ( 10am):  NO MASS

 Sat 25 (1pm): NO MASS

 

REMEMBER IN PRAYER  

Recently Deceased: Arthur Connor RIP

Anniversaries: Daniel & Regina Kane, Veronica Robinson, James & Eileen Mc Fall, Henrietta Mulvenna, Lucy Mc Kenna,, Martin & Bill Cinnamond, May & Bill Mc Kenna, Jimmy Muldoon, Maura Ryan, Kathleen McElvogue, Thomas & Hilda Hartley

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

 

WHAT’S ON…

The Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage
Celebrating the 6th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

All are welcome Sunday, 26th July 2026 Knock Shrine

Chief Celebrant: Archbishop Eamon Martin

Commencing at 2.30pm with the Anointing of the Sick

A day of grace and blessing for the whole family as we honour grandparents and the elderly. Please join us. Visit our website for resources: www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org

DOWN & CONNOR JOB VACANCIES:  FT Youth Ministers for:- Ballymena Parish (closing 21st July), and St Colmcille’s & Family of Parishes (closing 28th July). For further information, and to apply, visit www.downandconnor.org or the Community NI website.

24 HOURS OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS TO THE DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD. In St Colmcille’s, Ballyhackamore on 3rd & 4th August..The vigil will begin with Mass at 7pm on Monday, 3rd, and conclude with Mass at 7pm on Tuesday 4th August. Come for any part of the day or night, which includes Adoration & Confession. To sign up, or for more information, contact Fr Conor McGrath at c.mcgrath@downandconnor.org. 

 “Youth 2000 Summer Festival | 13th–16th August
Calling all young people aged 16–35! Join us at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. This is a donation-only event, with free buses available across the country and all meals included. Expect inspiring talks and workshops, Mass, music, prayer, and plenty of opportunities to chill out and meet other young Catholics. Whether you are new to the faith or looking to be refreshed, all are welcome.
To register or find out more, visit youth2000.ie or follow @Youth2000Ireland.”

Catholic Men’s Retreat: A Catholic Men’s Retreat

Standing in the Breach: Freedom in Christ, will take place in 

Portglenone Monastery on Saturday 25th July from 9am-1pm. The keynote speaker will be Dr Robert McNamara, and the morning will be an opportunity for men to come together for prayer, encouragement, fellowship and renewal in the Catholic faith. All men are warmly invited to attend. For further information or to book a place, please contact Thomas Carey on 07967 620435 or email Sean at sean@catholicminute.co.uk

  FLEADH CHEOIL NA hÉIREANN.  Coming to Belfast from Sunday 2nd to Sunday 9th August 2026. The city will be welcoming many visitors to this event. For a full programme of events, visit fleadhcheoil.ie.  As part of the festivities, Mass will be celebrated in Irish by Bishop Alan McGuckin, in St Patrick’s church on Sunday 9th at 11am. All welcome.

Andersonstown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will hold an Open Public Meeting for all those interested in the problem of alcoholism. Venue: St Agnes Parish Hall (behind church) Date: Monday 3 August 2026 Time 8:00-9:30pm Scheduled speakers include AA members who will share their experience of alcoholism and of their recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous. A speaker from the medical profession will speak on their interaction with AA and a speaker from Al Anon, a fellowship for families and friends who are affected by a loved one’s drinking

 

 

 

 

 

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