PARISH NEWS…
Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
7.30pm
Casement Social Club
As a Pastoral Council, our role is to support Fr Raymond in fostering the spiritual life, ministries, and community outreach of our parish.
This meeting is a wonderful opportunity to:
Look back on our pastoral achievements
Share our vision for the coming year
Hear your ideas on how we can continue to grow together in faith Meet, share, and strengthen our parish community Everyone is welcome — we would love to see you there!WEEKLY OFFERTORY Weekly Offertory: £1461.00.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 Visit to Downpatrick—Cancelled
Unfortunately the planned Parish Trip to Downpatrick has been cancelled as we did not receive enough bookings to make the trip possible. We are sorry to disappoint those who had hoped to join us and we thank everyone who has shown an interest in the trip. We hope to organize another parish outing in the future and look forward to sharing such opportunities with you. For those who have already paid for the trip, please call into the Parish Office to collect your refund.
Please note that due to a Diocesan gathering of priests in Dromantine there will be NO MASS on Monday 14th and Wednesday 16th September. Please remember our priests who will gather with Bishop Alan for prayer and reflection.
END OF LIFE BILL– Petition cards from the NOT DEAD YET UK Network are available in the church for anyone who would like to support the campaign against the End of Life Bill. With the Bill’s Second Reading taking place on 11th September, please consider taking a card and making your voice heard by voting against the bill.
Prayer of Gratitude for the Blessings of Summer
Heavenly Father, Thank You for walking with me through every day of this summer. Thank You for the sunshine, the peaceful mornings, the laughter of loved ones, and every blessing that often went unnoticed. Even during difficult moments, You never left my side. You gave me strength when I was tired, comfort when I felt worried, and hope when I needed encouragement. As this season comes to an end, I choose to remember Your goodness, instead of my disappointments. Help me keep a thankful heart in every season of life. May I never forget that every good gift comes from You. Fill my heart with joy that lasts beyond the summer months, and help me continue sharing Your love with everyone I meet. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 05 (6.30pm):Eileen Mc Grath, Gerard Mc Shane,
Sun 06 (9.30am): Nuala Mc Fettridge, Mary & Sean Mallon
Sun 06 (12.30pm): Arthur Nolan, Michael Doherty, John Gillespie, Tracey Houston, Bell Dornan, Michael Keenan, Kathleen Hagan
Mon 07(10am): Jackie Shields, Edward Mc Cann
Tues 08 (10am): NO MASS
Wed 09(10am): Frankie Shields
Thurs 10 (10am): Priest’s intention
(Wedding 1pm) Hanna Kayes & Christopher Brolly
Fri 11 ( 10am): Priest’s intention
Sat 12 (1pm): Priest’s intention
In the event of a funeral, the assigned intention will be offered privately by the priest at his first available mass.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently Deceased: Seamus Connolly, Billy Mc Glennon, Martin Symington RIP
Months Mind: Gerard Mc Shane, Arthur Nolan
Anniversaries: Nan, Eileen & Kathleen Purcell, Mary Mc Cullagh, Mary Mullan, Melissa Maloney , Sean Fox, Frankie Shields, Mary Montgomery, Paul Mc Mullan, Vera Mc Guigan, Kevin Kennedy.
WHAT’S ON…
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Down and Connor Diocese is renewing and developing its Diocesan Adoration Lay Committee in order to increase the practice of Eucharistic Adoration in parishes throughout the diocese. You are welcome to attend an Information Meeting at ONE of these venues:
Thurs 1st Oct– The Parish Centre, Ballymena 2, Broughshane Rd @8pm
Fri 2nd Oct– St Patrick’s Centre, Downpatrick, Market St @8pm. Registration from 7.30pm. See poster in the church for details.
Catholic Men’s Retreat – Standing in the Breach A Catholic Men’s Retreat will take place at Portglenone Monastery on Saturday 19 September 2026, from 9am to 1pm.The theme of the retreat is “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). The morning will include prayer, teaching, fellowship and men’s testimonies, with Fr Eddie McGee as keynote speaker. All men are very welcome. For further information, contact Thomas Carey on 07967 620435 or email sean@catholicminute.co.uk.
DAY RETREAT TO LOUGH DERG Saturday 19th September Leaving St Paul’s at 6.30am Returning to Paul’s at 7.30pm . The day Includes bus, boat, tea & scones on arrival then a light lunch and retreat. Price for Retreat is £45 plus the bus price determined on the uptake. Telephone St Paul’s Parish Office on 028 90325034
RCIA (THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS). RCIA exists to accompany adults wishing to be received into the Catholic Church. Programme starts 23rd September. To register, email rcia@downandconnor.org.
The Season of Creation is celebrated each year from September 1 (the World Day of Prayer for Creation) to October 4. This season is celebrated in all Christian Churches around the world & it invites us all to renew our participation in our vocation as custodians of God’s creation. For 2026, the official theme is “Living Water”, which is inspired by the biblical vision found in the Book of Ezekiel (47:9, 12). The passage describes water flowing from God’s sanctuary, bringing life and restoration to ecosystems and communities. Faith leaders invite us to join this 2026 season of Creation -see the invitation at seasonofcreation.org Opening Mass for the Season of Creation 6.00 pm on Sunday, 6th September in St. Patrick’s Church, Donegall Street, Belfast Celebrant: Fr Piaras Jackson SJ, with interfaith contributions. This Mass marks the beginning of the Season of Creation (1 Sept–4 Oct), a time when Christians worldwide commit to prayer and action for our common home under the theme “Living Water”.
Beginning Experience The loss of a partner through death, separation or divorce is devastating. Beginning Experience is offering a programme of bereavement support in St Bride’s Hall, Derryvolgie Ave., Belfast on three Saturdays (26th September 24th October and 21st November) Booking essential. To find out more contact Marie 07896119669 or email belfastbe@yahoo.com
Vacancy with Down & Connor – Pastoral Ministry Co-ordinator Following a review of this Fixed Term Contract, we are re-advertising the role of Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator, which will be based at the Jesuit Centre Belfast and will work alongside the Chaplain to the University of Ulster, Belfast Campus. application pack available from the Diocesan website at Diocese of Down and Connor under the tab /Job Vacancies. The job ad closes at 12 noon on Thursday 10 September 2026.
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