MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday: 9:30am & 12:30pm
Daily: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10:00am
Saturday: 1:00pm & 6:30pm Vigil
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 12noon-12.50pm & 5.45pm-6.15pm
BAPTISMS
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 1:30pm.
To book a Baptism, please contact the Parish Office 02890 615702
A Long Birth Certificate will be required
Pre Baptism Courses have resumed and are required for first time parents. The course is held in one of the six parishes in our vicariate. Full information will be
given when you book a baptism date.
WEDDINGS
To book a Wedding please contact the Sacristy or Parish Office.
At least three months notice is required.
DEVOTIONS
Eucharistic Adoration: Saturdays 1:30pm-6:15pm
&
Thursdays 3pm-7pm
Mother of Perpetual Help:
Wednesdays at 10:00am Mass
Padre Pio: 1st Saturday of the month at 1pm Mass
OFFICE HOURS
9am – 2pm Monday- Friday
SEASON OF CREATION PRAYER 2026
Holy God, whose Spirit hovered over the waters at the beginning, we gather as part of your community of all creation, thirsty for your grace. We give thanks for the gift of water—the veins of our common home—that sustains the cedar and the whale, the pasture and the city. We are grateful for the local waters that nourish our homelands and our fellow creatures. We give thanks that in your well-watered garden, every drop is a sacred testament to your love. Yet, we confess that we have treated this gift as a mere commodity. We have choked the seas with our waste and watched the warming tides rise in judgement. We lament the cracked earth of the drought-stricken and the salty tears of the climate refugee. Melt our frozen hearts, O God, and let the waters of repentance flow. Lord of all life, you promised that wherever the river flows, everything shall live. Stir in us a calling to care for the waters– to protect the watershed, defend the rights of water, and honour the dignity of the thirsty. May your word be a spring within us, gushing forth for the healing of the nations. May God our Father who brought water from the rock sustain us in the desert. May Christ our Lord who is Living Water refresh us for the work of restoration. And may the Holy Spirit carry us on currents of grace until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Amen
PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY: £1432.00 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.
The 7 Joys of Mary, a 4 week reflection on seven joyful moments in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, will start on Wednesday 14th October in St Agnes Church at 7pm. All are very welcome.
DAY PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Monday 2nd November on the Feast of All Souls. Bus departs from St Agnes’ at 7.30am. Price £30 (includes Tea & Scones) For more information call Pat on 07946917354 or Harriet on 07812098991
PARKING IN THE CHURCH GROUNDS A gentle reminder to all parishioners using the church car park, please be mindful of how you park your vehicle. We have noticed that some cars are being double parked, which can make it difficult for others to enter, leave or find a parking space. We would kindly ask everyone to park considerately and, where possible, within the marked spaces. Thank you for your understanding and co-operation. It is much appreciated.
ADULT SET DANCING CLASSES-EVERY THURSDAY
Come along to the Parish Hall from 7.30–9.00pm for some great music, fun and dancing. Beginners very welcome – no experience needed!
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 03 (6.30pm): James Wright, Michael , Philip & Brian, Richard Wilson & Son Damien
Sun 04 (9.30am): Priest’s intention
Sun 04 (12.30pm): Rachel Donnelly, Kathleen Fegan, Nancy Mc Nally, Mark Shevlin
Mon 05 (10am): Josephine Anderson, Melchor Dominguez
Tues 06 (10am): Requiem Mass for Kathleen Madden
Wed 07 (10am): Ellen Mc Cullagh
Thurs 08 (10am): Gerry McCahey
Fri 09 ( 10am): Priest’s intention
Sat 10 (1pm): Priest’s intention
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently Deceased: Kathleen Madden
Month’s Mind: James Wright, Nancy Mc Nally, Gerry Mc Cahey
Anniversaries: Peter Hackett, Brian Mc Larnon, Con Butler, Jean & Harry Mc Grillen, Hugh Kennedy, Betty Barker, Desmond Mc Cambridge,
Patrick Murphy, Mary Lavery, Sr Frances Forde, Sr Marie Duddy, Fr James McEvoy.
WHAT’S ON…
Our Lady’s Rosary Festival will take place from 12th to 18th October 2026. Join us for a week of events to honour Our Blessed Lady, ending with the annual Belfast Rosary Procession. The procession will leave St Malachy’s Church, Belfast City Centre, at 2.30pm on Sunday 18th October, and finish at St Peter’s Cathedral. A full list of events can be found online at belfastrosaryfestival.com
ST MATTHIAS CHURCH – MASS & ADORATION
Monday Evenings
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 6.00pm, followed by Holy Mass at 7.00pm.
Friday Mornings
Adoration from 6.00am, followed by Holy Mass at 7.00am.All are welcome to join us.
BLACK MOUNTAIN OLDER MENS GROUP Join us Wednesday’s at 12noon. 2 Carrigart Avenue, Belfast BT11 9HU.
Specialising in men’s health. Enjoy guest talks, arts and crafts and outings. A light lunch, tea and plenty of craic every week!! 02890627189.
Laudato Si’ Closing Mass for the Season of Creation Will be held in St Peter’s Cathedral this Sunday October 4th at 11am , Chancellor Eugene O’ Hagan will be
celebrating the Mass .
Thee Pathways Adult Faith Development programme for 2026-2027 begins on Saturday, 10 October at Drumalis in Larne. The programme takes place one Saturday a month from 10 am – 4 pm between October and June and is offered in-house at Drumalis. It is also possible to attend for individual days only. Please contact Drumalis during office hours (Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm) 028 28276455/28272196 or email drumalis@btconnect.com Drumalis website: http://www.drumalis.org
Recharge Young Adult Group All young adults aged 18-35 are welcome to the following events in St Colmcille’s, Belfast: 6th October @ 7.30pm – Holy Hour. 20th October @ 7.30pm – Group Study.
St Oliver Plunkett Parish – 50th Anniversary
St Oliver Plunkett Parish celebrates 50 years with a special week of Mission and Prayer, from Monday 12th – Sunday 18th October 2026.
Daily 10am Mass and 7pm Mission Mass, with Guest speakers, morning prayer, Rosary, Adoration and prayer sessions throughout the week.
All are welcome to join in this special celebration of faith and community.
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