PARISH NEWS…
Black Mountain Family of Parishes
Pilgrimage 2026 Glendalough –
7–9 September
3-day pilgrimage with stay at
Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort.
Mass, prayer, reflection &
fellowship
Single: £340 | Double/Twin: £410
BOOKING: Contact your local parish office or phone 02890 614567. Cash payments only. Transport included.
Parish Trip to Downpatrick:
Saturday 19th September.
Bus leaves @ 9am. Day includes stop at St Patrick’s Centre for IMAX video of St Patrick followed by early lunch; Visit to Down Cathedral and St Patrick’s Grave and then on to Saul for Mass in St Patrick’s Church. Final stop at Slieve Patrick before bus leaves around 4pm for return to Belfast.
Cost: £40 per person.
Please reserve place by arranging payment through Parish Office.
PARISH NEWS…
WEEKLY OFFERTORY Weekly Offertory: £1421.00. 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
Notice: St Agnes Prayer Group had its last meeting on Monday, 29 June and will now take a summer break. Meetings will resume on Monday, 7 September at 10:45am.
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.
PARISH DEVELOPMENT: Recently the Parish Finance Committee, in consultation with the Diocese, has been assessing the current use of Parish properties. Since the Parish Office has moved over to the Church, the former Curates’ house, known as Rosnaree, is no longer required. The preferred option is to sell this property and money raised from the sale will be invested into the development of the remaining Parish properties.
MASS SCHEDULE DUE TO HOLIDAYS Please note there will be no weekday 10am or 1pm Masses from Monday 20th July – until Friday 31st July inclusive. Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses will be as normal during this time.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 11(6.30pm): Elizabeth Murphy, James & Eileen Mc Fall
Sun 12 (9.30am): Henrietta Mulvenna
Sun 12(12.30pm): Martin & Bill Cinnamond, May & Bill Mc Kenna, Jimmy Muldoon, Maura Ryan, Kathleen McElvogue
Mon 13 (10am): Priest’s intention
Tues 14 (10am): NO MASS
Wed 15 (10am): Priest’s intention
Thurs 16 (10am): Special intention
Fri 17 ( 10am): Priest’s Intention
Sat 18 (1pm): Priest’s intention
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Recently Deceased: Veronica ( Vera ) Robinson, Lisa O’ Neill RIP
Month’s Mind: Elizabeth Murphy
Anniversaries: Daniel & Regina Kane, James Farrell, James & Mary Ross, Margaret Kelly, James Kennedy, John Mc Crudden,
Anne & Aidan Hanna, Veronica Burns, Patricia Trainor, Margaret Trainor.
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
Vacancy – Youth Minister (Ballymena Parish) The Down & Connor Diocesan Trust is seeking to appoint a Youth Minister for Ballymena Parish. This full-time (35 hours per week) role involves working with the Family of Parishes to support the faith, personal and social development of young people. Evening and weekend work is required. For full details and application information, visit the Down & Connor Diocesan website at: http://www.downandconnor.org clicking on the tab: job vacancies. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 21 July 2026.
Abide in His Love Women’s Conference. The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, 20–22 November 2026. Join women from across Ireland for a faith-filled weekend with inspiring speakers including Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Fr Mark Wharton, Fr Barry Braum, Fr Oisín Martin, the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Bishop Fintan Gavin, and more. A conference not to be missed! Register now: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com/
“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.”
2026 DOWN AND CONNOR PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES As our pilgrims and Youth Team gather in Lourdes, we continue we wish them every blessing during their pilgrimage. We join our prayers with theirs, and we remember especially those who are sick. The Grotto Mass can be viewed online at 7.30am Irish time, this Saturday 11th July. The rosary is prayed in English at the Grotto every day at 3pm, also available online . https://directfromlourdes.com/lourdes_live_tv. Our Lady of Lourdes, and St Bernadette, pray for us.
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
24 Hours of Prayer for Vocations
Feast of St John Vianney. The Parish of St Colmcille, 191a Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast BT4 3JB 3–4 August. Join us for 24 Hours of Prayer for Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood, beginning with Holy Mass at 7.00pm on Monday 3 August and concluding with Holy Mass at 7.00pm on Tuesday 4 August. Throughout the 24 hours, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Eucharistic Adoration, with opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Everyone is warmly invited to come and pray for an increase in vocations to the diocesan priesthood. Whether you stay for an hour, attend Mass, or simply drop in to pray, your presence and prayers are greatly appreciated. For further information, please email Fr Conor at c.mcgrath@downandconnor.org.
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