PARISH OF DRUMCREE
Mission Statement: Our Parish is a Christ-centred community. In Baptism we are challenged by the Spirit to live and share the Gospel message. Through proclaiming the Gospel message to all, Growth in Faith, Liturgy, Justice Issues and
Ecumenism we extend our love and care to all people providing support in renewing and deepening our faith. We value the gifts and talents of each of our Parishioners and invite them to use these in responding to Christ's invitation to all of us to follow Him and spread the Good News to the whole world.
www.drumcreeparish.com
St. John the Baptist Church, Garvaghy Road, (1777) - 1977
St. Patrick's Church, William Street – 1835
25th September 2011
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Times:
St. John the Baptist
Saturday 7 p.m.
Sunday 8.30 & 11.30 a.m.
St. Patrick's
Sunday 10 a.m.
Weekday Masses:
St. John the Baptist
Monday 10am
Tuesday - Friday 7p.m.
St. Patrick's
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m.
Monday 7p.m. (Novena - Miraculous Medal)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays in St. John the Baptist Church beginning at 6 p.m.
Devotions 1st & 2nd Sunday - October - June
Confessions:
St. Patrick's
Saturday - 12.30 - 1.15 p.m.
St. John the Baptist
Saturday - 6.15 - 6.45 p.m.
Baptisms:
Every Saturday, 5 p.m.
Registration for Baptism must be made in St. John the Baptist Church, after Friday evening Mass, two weeks prior to date.
Marriage:
At least three months notice must be given to the Priests of the Parish.
Phone Numbers:
Fr. O'Dwyer 38350610
Fr. Sheehan 38332218
Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850
Ministers of the Eucharist - October
Vigil Mary McAlinden, Ruairi O'Hanlon, Thomas McCooe, Maura Berry. 8.30 a.m. Margaret Marley, Catherine McCooe, Geraldine Lawless. 10 a.m. Kathleen
Hagan, Seamus McCaffrey, Nicola Fay. 11.30 a.m. Roisin Kelly, Pauline
Chambers, Gerry Barlow, Ann Murphy.
St. Francis Eithne McAtarsney.
Rosemount Gerry Barlow.
St. John the Baptist, week beginning 26th Maura Berry.
Ministry of The Word - October
Vigil Ann Turley. 8.30 a.m. Kevin
McConville. 10 a.m. Marcelle McAtarsney, Sarah Lawless. 11.30 a.m. Cathal Mercer.
Week beginning 26th - 10 a.m. Patricia Doran. 7 p.m. Michael Dennison.
Recent Baptisms: Sophie Alana Preshur, Jonah Lee Roper, Ollie John Byrne, Kurt Marcus Gomba, Milario Antonio Amaral
Sacrament of Marriage: congratulations to Natasha McAlinden and Paul Campbell who were married recently.
Feasts: Monday 26th Ss. Cosmas & Damian; Tuesday 27th St. Vincent De Paul; Wednesday 28th St. Wenceslaus, Ss Lawrence Ruiz & Companions;
Thursday 29th Ss. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael;Friday 23rd St. Jerome.
St. Joseph's Young Priest Society:
next meeting on Wednesday 28th September, 7.30 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre.
Day for Life - Sunday 2nd October - the theme is `A call to solidarity and hope in difficult times' - this year reflects on what it means to lead a full and happy life.
St. John's Scouts: official opening of new Den on Saturday 1st October at 2 p.m., preceded by parade and Mass at St. John the Baptist Church at 1 p.m. All welcome.
Christian Meditation: (John Hain) Monday 26th September 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre.
Appreciating Portadown's Ecclesiastical Heritage - Thursday 29th September walking tour of Armagh Road Presbyterian, St Marks, Thomas Street Methodist, Quaker Meeting House, St Patrick's beginning at 3pm. Manus Deery will give a talk at 6.30pm in St Vincent's Meeting Room. All welcome.
St. Vincent De Paul Society: next Conference meeting on 29th September, at the later time of 8 p.m.
SHYNE - resumes this Sunday evening, 25th, 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre. New members welcome - 4th year plus.
PALS: meeting for all present and new volunteers on Wednesday 5th October, 7.30 p.m. in Pastoral Centre.
Donations towards the cost of the new trees at the cemetery are welcome.
Sacramental Dates 2012: Confirmation Sunday 4th March 2012 at 3 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church;
As Gaeilge Saturday 31st March, 2012, 3 p.m. in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh.
First Holy Communion: St. John the Baptist P.S. and Bunscoil Saturday 12th May. Ballyoran C.P.S. Saturday 19th May, Presentation P.S. Saturday 26th May.
Offertory Collection
Sunday 18th - £2402-00
Thanks to all who contributed
++++++++++++++
Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays
Requiescant in Pace
Lately Deceased: Bobby Wilson, Juozas Svatrinas, Caroline O'Growney, Vincent Thomas Willis, Brenda Coleman
At This Time: James Mallon, Martin Smyth
Sunday 25th: Theresa McKeown(1st Anniversary), Mona McKeown, John Connolly, Gerald McIlkenny, James McCann, Joseph Desmond Caldwell, Margaret McGrane, Patrick Stuart, Bernadette McEvoy, Hugh & Barney Murphy, Margaret Thomas, Edith Woolsey, Margaret Litter, Estanislau Bala, Pascoela Tefa, Margaret McConville
Monday 26th: Edward Campbell(1st Anniversary), John Gorman, Mary Molloy
Tuesday 27th: Barney Heaney(1st Anniversary), Mary Ann McCormick, Patrick Garvey
Wednesday 28th Alice Marley, Dan Murphy
Thursday 29th: Pat Breen(1st Anniversary), Breda McCann, Elizabeth Fearon, Eileen Marley
Friday 30th: M.M. Annunciate Killops, Peter Megarity, Jack McCann, Felix O'Hanlon
Saturday 1st: M.M. Paddy Thornbury, Julie Clarke
Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day
When submitting notices for the bulletine please include a contact name and telephone number
Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication.
We will be using these new prayers during September:
Penitential Act A
I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grevious fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Invitation to Holy Communion
Priest: Behold the Lamb of God,
behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
St. Vincent De Paul Society
URGENTLY REQUIRED!! Ladies, Men's and Children's clothing. Clothes shop, tel. 38393898 or Furniture shop tel. 38394219, Mayfair Business Centre. Monday - Friday 10am- 3pm. Saturday 10am - 1 pm.
SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours.
St. Therese of Lisieux: Mass in St Malachy's Church, Armagh on Friday 30th September. Relic will be present. Bring your own roses. All welcome.
Called to the Contemplative Life? The Cistercian Community in Portglenone, Co. Antrim, will guide a weekend of vocation discernment for men who may feel they have a vocation to the contemplative monastic life. Dates 4th - 6th November 2011. Details available either by ringing 028 25821211 or contacting Vocations Director at
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St. John's Scouts: Scouts - Monday 7 - 9 p.m. Cubs - Tuesday 7 - 8.30 p.m. Beavers - Wednesday 7 - 8.30 p.m. Any ex members who have uniforms may leave them in the Den on any meeting night.
St. Malachy's Indoor Bowling Club: Ashgrove Centre, practice at 7.30 p.m. New members welcome.
Tir Na nOg: bingo every Tuesday 8.15pm All support needed.
Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. ICT Classes to be arranged. Gentle Exercise Classes to be arranged. Arts & Crafts Classes Tuesday, Weddnesday & Thursdays 7 - 8.30 p.m. Workshop / Craft Shop open Tuesday - Saturday. Friends Cafe open every day. For more information contact Carol on 38339916.
St. Malachy's Hurling Club: Memorial Tournaments and Playing for The Future Multi Sports Camp (5 - 12 yr olds). Drumcree College, Sunday 2nd October 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.. If interested contact Thomas on 07821579451.
Fr Brendan MacPartlin is loking for somebody to teach English as a foreign language on a voluntary basis. Tel: 07519688841 or 38988610.
Coffee Morning: Coffee Morning in Ashgrove Community Centre,
Friday 30th September, 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Care. All welcome.
SPRED: the group will recommence on Wednesday 28th September, 7.30 p.m. in Drumcree Community Centre. Enquiries to 38392568.
An Cumann Gaelach: Interested in learning Irish? Enrolment night will take place on Thursday 29th September in Ashgrove community Centre 7.30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Priory Singers: Concert in aid of Save the Children Fund on
Saturday 1st October, followed by refreshments, in Seagoe Parish
Centre. Minimum donation £10. Tickets available from Parish Office or from Alison Cadden. Tel 38 332538. All welcome.
Armagh Diocesan Historical Society: Second lecture in Autumn
programme, "The Flight of the Earls and the military corridors from
Flanders to Milan", Wednesday 5th October, 8 p.m. in Cardinal O Fiaich Library and Archive.
Reflection
The love of God for all
To accept that God first loved us,
through no merits of our own,
and that God is always there for us,
although we forget God,
is more difficult for us
than following God's commandments.
To accept that God loves us just as we are,
unconditionally, gratuitously, and forever,
is more difficult for us
than to sacrifice as we should for God and for others.
To accept that God forgives absolutely
and does not hold our past against us
is more difficult for us
than to repent of the evil we have done.
To accept this love of God
is the only path to freedom and interior peace.
And it is the underlying reason
why we should accept each other
and love each other just as we are.
PARISH -
BE A PART OF IT
OR BE APART FROM IT
****************
A MINUTE IN EVERY HOUR!
AN HOUR IN EVERY DAY!
A DAY IN EVERY WEEK
**********
THE JOY RULE
THINK OF JESUS
THINK OF OTHERS
THINK OF YOURSELF |
|
PARISH OF DRUMCREE
Mission Statement: Our Parish is a Christ-centred community. In Baptism we are challenged by the Spirit to live and share the Gospel message. Through proclaiming the Gospel message to all, Growth in Faith, Liturgy, Justice Issues and
Ecumenism we extend our love and care to all people providing support in renewing and deepening our faith. We value the gifts and talents of each of our Parishioners and invite them to use these in responding to Christ's invitation to all of us to follow Him and spread the Good News to the whole world.
www.drumcreeparish.com
St. John the Baptist Church, Garvaghy Road, (1777) - 1977
St. Patrick's Church, William Street – 1835
18th September 2011
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Times:
St. John the Baptist
Saturday 7 p.m.
Sunday 8.30 & 11.30 a.m.
St. Patrick's
Sunday 10 a.m.
Weekday Masses:
St. John the Baptist
Monday 10am
Tuesday - Friday 7p.m.
St. Patrick's
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m.
Monday 7p.m. (Novena - Miraculous Medal)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays in St. John the Baptist Church beginning at 6 p.m.
Devotions 1st & 2nd Sunday -October - June
Confessions:
St. Patrick's
Saturday - 12.30 - 1.15 p.m.
St. John the Baptist
Saturday - 6.15 - 6.45 p.m.
Baptisms:
Every Saturday, 5 p.m.
Registration for Baptism must be made in St. John the Baptist Church, after Friday evening Mass, two weeks prior to date.
Marriage:
At least three months notice must be given to the Priests of the Parish.
Phone Numbers:
Fr. O'Dwyer 38350610
Fr. Sheehan 38332218
Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850
Ministers of the Eucharist
St. John the Baptist, week beginning 19th Mary McAlinden.
Ministry of The Word
Week beginning 19th - 10 a.m. Denis McCourt. 7 p.m. Mary Hamill.
Recent Baptisms: Cara Weir,Aishlinn Anne Hughes, Jude Thomas Hall
Sacrament of Marriage: congratulations to Donna Clarke and Mark McGlone who were married recently.
Feasts: Monday 19th St. Januarius; Tuesday 20th Ss Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang & Companion Martyrs; Wednesday 21st St. Matthew; Friday 23rd St. Pius of Pietrelcina.
Christian Meditation: (John Hain) Monday 19th September 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre.
Pastoral Area Resource Team will meet on Wednesday 21st September at 7.30 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre.
Appreciating Portadown's Ecclesiastical Heritage - Thursday 29th September walking tour of Armagh Road Presbyterian, St Marks, Thomas Street Methodist, Quaker Meeting House, St Patrick's beginning at 3pm. Manus Deery will give a talk at 6.30pm in St Vincent's Meeting Room. All welcome.
Donations towards the cost of the new trees at the cemetery are welcome.
Called to the Contemplative Life? The Cistercian Community in Portglenone, Co. Antrim, will guide a weekend of vocation discernment for men who may feel they have a vocation to the contemplative monastic life. Dates 4th - 6th November 2011. Details available either by ringing 028 25821211 or contacting Vocations Director at
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Foyer of Light, Charity & Love: 5 day Silent Retreat. Theme "If you but knew the gift of God...". Preached by Fr. Kilian Byrne. Dromantine Retreat Centre, October 10th - 16th. Cost £395. Contact Helen 086 1678027 or 041 9819274.
Developing World Project: Friday 23rd September - A Night at the Dogs - £40 per head, to include bus,
admission and 3 course meal. Limited places available. Contact Paddy 38352313 or 38351678. Have fun and help others in need.
Dominican Nuns - Vocation Discernment Weekends - 14th - 15th October & 11th - 13th November. Young women interested in learning about our contemplative way of life are invited to a weekend of prayer and reflection. Contact Sr. Mairead. Tel 00353 41 9838524 or e-mail
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/ www.dominicannuns.ie
Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group: Wednesday 28th September at 8 p.m. An evening of healing with American Priest Fr. Stefan Starzynski at St. Louis Convent Chapel, Monaghan. Rosary at 7.30 p.m. All welcome.
St. Therese of Lisieux: Mass in St Malachy's Church, Armagh on Friday 30th September. Relic will be present. Bring your own roses. All welcome.
Eucharistic Congress 2012 - want to be a volunteer? 3000 needed. Contact www.iec2012.ie
return before 2nd November.
Offertory Collection
Sunday 11th - £2304-95
Thanks to all who contributed
++++++++++++++
Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays
Requiescant in Pace
Lately Deceased: Annunciata Killops, Bobby Wilson, Paddy Thornbury, Mary Casey, Juozas Svatrinas, James Devlin, Caroline O'Growney, Vincent Thomas Willis
At This Time: James Lavery, Mick Fay, George Hall, Mary Breen
Sunday 18th: Maureen McCullough(1st Anniversary), Mary Jane O'Reilly, Eileen Sloan, Maureen O'Neill, Margaret Lester, Sarah McConnell
Monday 19th: Seamus Donnelly, Gabriel Vallely, Teresa Mulholland, Br. Francis McCann, James Kelly
Tuesday 20th: Philomena Murphy(1st Anniversary), Sean Reilly, Frances M. Caldwell, Malachy Russell, Jane McNally Wednesday 21st: Bobby Tiffney, Thomas McCooe, Seamus Brown, Teresa Smith, Laurence McKenna, Nellie Murphy, Eddie Foy, Shauna Quinn, James Judge
Thursday 22nd: Jeanette Davis(1st Anniversary), Noreen Christina Doherty, Dermot Foy
Friday 23rd: Jim Monaghan
Saturday 24th: Mary McCann, Bridget Boyle, Bernard McNally, Sarah Heyburn
Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day
When submitting notices for the bulletine please include a contact name and telephone number
Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication.
We will be using these new prayers during September:
Penitential Act A
I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grevious fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Invitation to Holy Communion
Priest: Behold the Lamb of God,
behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
St. Vincent De Paul Society
URGENTLY REQUIRED!! Ladies, Men's and Children's clothing. Clothes shop, tel. 38393898 or Furniture shop tel. 38394219, Mayfair Business Centre. Monday - Friday 10am- 3pm. Saturday 10am - 1 pm.
SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours.
St. Malachy's Indoor Bowling Club: Due to renovations at Ashgrove Centre, practice on 15th/22nd September will be held in Drumcree College beginning at 7.30 p.m. New members welcome.
Bible Alive: a resource for the daily readings at Mass - reflections and articles to enhance our faith - available in Churches - especially useful to those who read at Mass.
Dungannon Youth Resource Centre: To mark the official opening on Wednesday 28th September the Centre is hosting Phil Coulter in concert on Friday 23rd September. Ticket, priced at £20, available from Gene Stuart's Music Shop in Irish Street. Phone 028 8772 5286.
Tir Na nOg: bingo every Tuesday 8.15pm All support needed.
St. Mary's A.B.C. (Boxing Club): Training Thursday 7 - 8 p.m. 8 - 12 yrs old. 8 - 9 p.m. 13 yrs plus.
Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. ICT Classes to be arranged. Gentle Exercise Classes to be arranged. Arts & Crafts Classes Tuesday, Weddnesday & Thursdays 7 - 8.30 p.m. Workshop / Craft Shop open Tuesday - Saturday. Friends Cafe open every day. For more information contact Carol on 38339916.
Drumcree College: Linda May's Dance Classes resume Tuesday 20th September. 5 - 6 p.m. 4 - 8 yrs. 6 - 7 p.m. 9 - 16 yrs.
St. Malachy's Hurling Club: Memorial Tournaments and Playing for The Future Multi Sports Camp (5 - 12 yr olds). Drumcree College, Sunday 2nd October 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.. If interested contact Thomas on 07821579451.
Léigh Leat: (Irish Language Reading Groups) Coalisland Library, beginning Thursday 22nd September. Phone 07595984065.
Fr Brendan MacPartlin is loking for somebody to teach English as a foreign language on a voluntary basis. Tel: 07519688841 or 38988610.
The Fruits of His Creation - a flower festival in St Philip and St James Church of Ireland, Holywood 7th to 10th October 10.30am-6pm.
Coffee Morning: Coffee Morning in Ashgrove Community Centre, Friday 30th September, 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Care. All welcome.
Reflection
My ways are not your ways,
my thoughts are not your thoughts
Don't we know this so well,
my ways are not your ways,
my thoughts are not your thoughts.
This is a big statement of faith.
We believe this because we know it
from failure, sickness, death, bereavement.
But to trust -
that is something more challenging.
Can I trust as a loved one is in a terminal
illness
and I wonder why God does not call home?
Can I trust when a child is ill and we can't get at the cause?
Can I trust when love breaks up?
My ways are not your ways,
my thoughts are not your thoughts.
There are times when all we can say,
all we can remember,
all we can find hope in
is that on the cross of Calvary,
Jesus heard those same words,
and trusted in God his Father.
My ways are not your ways,
my thoughts are not your thoughts.
PARISH -
BE A PART OF IT
OR BE APART FROM IT
****************
A MINUTE IN EVERY HOUR!
AN HOUR IN EVERY DAY!
A DAY IN EVERY WEEK
**********
THE JOY RULE
THINK OF JESUS
THINK OF OTHERS
THINK OF YOURSELF |
|
PARISH OF DRUMCREE
Mission Statement: Our Parish is a Christ-centred community. In Baptism we are challenged by the Spirit to live and share the Gospel message. Through proclaiming the Gospel message to all, Growth in Faith, Liturgy, Justice Issues and
Ecumenism we extend our love and care to all people providing support in renewing and deepening our faith. We value the gifts and talents of each of our Parishioners and invite them to use these in responding to Christ's invitation to all of us to follow Him and spread the Good News to the whole world.
www.drumcreeparish.com
St. John the Baptist Church, Garvaghy Road, (1777) - 1977
St. Patrick's Church, William Street – 1835
11th September 2011
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Times:
St. John the Baptist
Saturday 7 p.m.
Sunday 8.30 & 11.30 a.m.
St. Patrick's
Sunday 10 a.m.
Weekday Masses:
St. John the Baptist
Monday 10am
Tuesday - Friday 7p.m.
St. Patrick's
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m.
Monday 7p.m. (Novena - Miraculous Medal)
Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament Thursdays in St. John the Baptist Church beginning at 6 p.m.
Devotions 1st & 2nd Sunday - October - June
Confessions:
St. Patrick's
Saturday - 12.30 - 1.15 p.m.
St. John the Baptist
Saturday - 6.15 - 6.45 p.m.
Baptisms:
Every Saturday, 5 p.m.
Registration for Baptism must be made in St. John the Baptist Church, after Friday evening Mass, two weeks prior to date.
Marriage:
At least three months notice must be given to the Priests of the Parish.
Phone Numbers:
Fr. O'Dwyer 38350610
Fr. Sheehan 38332218
Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850
Welcome to Fr. Michael Sheehan as he takes up his duties in our Parish. We pray God's blessings on him as he settles among us and we all get to know each other. Failte, Fr. Michael, and joy and happiness to you.
Ministers of the Eucharist
St. John the Baptist, week beginning 12th Geraldine Lawless.
Ministry of The Word
Week beginning 12th - 10 a.m. Peggy McKeever. 7 p.m. Pat Hagan.
Recent Baptisms: Cliona Maria McAtamney, Daniel Anderson, Conor Eoin Cullen
Feasts: Monday 12th St. Ailbe; Tuesday 13th St. John Chrysostom; Wednesday 14th The Triumph of The Cross;
Thursday 15th Our Lady of Sorrows; Friday 16th Ss Cornelius and Cyprian.
Christian Meditation: Introductory talk (John Hain) Monday 12th September 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre.
Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Thursday 15th September after Mass in the Pastoral Centre.
Lough Derg: One day Retreats - places availeble, 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18, 19th & 20th September. £30 includes boat fare, tea/coffee & scones and light lunch. Reservations Essential - phone 028 686 32391.
Planting at Cemetery and Pastoral Centre: the trees at the fence have been taken out due to disease and will be replaced with silver birch. Some parishioners have asked that they contribute to the cost of the new trees in
recognition of their departed loved ones buried there - if you wish to do so contact Fr. O'Dwyer.
Five planting areas at the Pastoral Centre are being maintained by Drumcree College, St. John the Baptist
Primary School, Presentation Primary School, Ballyoran Primary School and St. John the Baptist Nursery School. Thank you to pupils and staff for this interest and environmental educational resource.
Appreciating Portadown's Ecclesiastical Heritage - Thursday 29th September walking tour of Armagh Road Presbyterian, St Marks, Thomas Street Methodist, Quaker Meeting House, St Patrick's beginning at 3pm. Manus Deery will give a talk at 6.30pm in St Vincent's Meeting Room. All welcome.
Called to the Contemplative Life? The Cistercian Community in Portglenone, Co. Antrim, will guide a
weekend of vocation discernment for men who may feel they have a vocation to the contemplative monastic life. Dates 4th - 6th November 2011. Details available either by ringing 028 25821211 or contacting Vocations Director at
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Foyer of Light, Charity & Love: 5 day Silent Retreat. Theme "If you but knew the gift of God...". Preached by Fr. Kilian Byrne. Dromantine Retreat Centre, October 10th - 16th. Cost £395. Contact Helen 086 1678027 or 041 9819274.
Developing World Project: Friday 23rd September - A Night at the Dogs - £40 per head, to include bus,
admission and 3 course meal. Limited places available. Contact Paddy 38352313 or 38351678. Have fun and help others in need.
Offertory Collection
Sunday 4th - £2527-16
Thanks to all who contributed
++++++++++++++
Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays
Requiescant in Pace
Lately Deceased: Annunciata Killops, Bobby Wilson, Paddy Thornbury, Mary Casey, Juozas Svatrinas, James Devlin
At This Time: Thomas Robinson, Mary Maguinness
Sunday 11th: Joe Livingstone(1st Anniversary), Susan Creaney, Charles Francis Keegan, Patrick Gerard Lavery, Mary Henderson
Monday 12th: Liz Raythorn(1st Anniversary), Vera Turley(1st Anniversary), Anna Fowler
Tuesday 13th: Tommy McAlinden, Georgina Larkin
Wednesday 14th: Rita McShane, Edward Gormley, Bernard McParland, Seamus Marley, Mary Rose
Wolohan, Mary Beattie, Ellen Teresa Campbell, May Daly
Thursday 15th: Mary Gillen, James Lavery
Friday 16th: William Breen, Mary Ann McCabe, Kathleen Gannon
Saturday 17th: Elizabeth McAtamney, Kathleen McCoy, James Thompson, George Hall
Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day
When submitting notices for the bulletine please include a contact name and telephone number
Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication.
We will be using these new prayers during September:
Penitential Act A
I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grevious fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Invitation to Holy Communion
Priest: Behold the Lamb of God,
behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
St. Vincent De Paul Society
URGENTLY REQUIRED!! Ladies, Men's and Children's clothing. Clothes shop, tel. 38393898 or Furniture shop tel. 38394219, Mayfair Business Centre. Monday - Friday 10am- 3pm. Saturday 10am - 1 pm.
SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours.
St. Malachy's Indoor Bowling Club: Due to renovations at Ashgrove Centre, practice on 15th/22nd September will be held in Drumcree College beginning at 7.30 p.m. New members
welcome.
Bible Alive: a resource for the daily readings at Mass -
reflections and articles to enhance our faith - available in Churches - especially useful to those who read at Mass.
Dungannon Youth Resource Centre: To mark the official opening on Wednesday 28th September the Centre is hosting Phil Coulter in concert on Friday 23rd September. Ticket, priced at £20, available from Gene Stuart's Music Shop in Irish Street. Phone 028 8772 5286.
Tir Na nOg: bingo every Tuesday 8.15pm All support needed.
St. Mary's A.B.C. (Boxing Club):
Training Thursday 7 - 8 p.m. 8 - 12 yrs old. 8 - 9 p.m. 13 yrs plus.
Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. ICT Classes to be
arranged. Gentle Exercise Classes to be arranged. Arts & Crafts Classes Tuesday, Weddnesday & Thursdays 7 - 8.30 p.m. Workshop / Craft Shop open Tuesday - Saturday. Friends Cafe open every day. For more information contact Carol on 38339916.
DeMello Rettreat 16th - 18th September at Servite Priory,
Benburb led by Fr John Callanan SJ. Tel: 37458241.
North West Portadown Network Committee: AGM
Wednesday 14th September at 12noon in the Darby & Joan Club, Woodside. All members requested to attend. Contact
Details Linda 38334522.
Drumcree College: Linda May's Dance Classes resume Tuesday 20th September. 5 - 6 p.m. 4 - 8 yrs.
6 - 7 p.m. 9 - 16 yrs.
Reflection
Forgiving others
The heart of God is a compassionate heart;
understanding weakness,
covering over faults and selfishness
and forgiving sins.
Compassion awaits compassion:
if God is compassionate to you,
surely you are to be compassionate to others.
Compassion opens the heart;
you see a person sleeping rough
and you wince and say
`it shouldn't be like that',
and you feel something deep inside for a
person.
Compassion may often not be able to do
anything
but offer presence, sympathy, support.
How often must I forgive others?
Or when someone doesn't hold your faults against you,
your heart is opened wider
and compassion enters
into the place forgiveness prepares.
Give thanks for this day
for those who understand you;
give thanks this day
for those who forgive you;
give thanks this day
for those whom you understand and
forgive.
And then the Eucharist
will more deeply touch your life,
for the Bread of God
is the bread baked with compassion.
PARISH -
BE A PART OF IT
OR BE APART FROM IT
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A MINUTE IN EVERY HOUR!
AN HOUR IN EVERY DAY!
A DAY IN EVERY WEEK
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THE JOY RULE
THINK OF JESUS
THINK OF OTHERS
THINK OF YOURSELF |
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PARISH OF DRUMCREE
Mission Statement: Our Parish is a Christ-centred community. In Baptism we are challenged by the Spirit to live and share the Gospel message. Through proclaiming the Gospel message to all, Growth in Faith, Liturgy, Justice Issues and
Ecumenism we extend our love and care to all people providing support in renewing and deepening our faith. We value the gifts and talents of each of our Parishioners and invite them to use these in responding to Christ's invitation to all of us to follow Him and spread the Good News to the whole world.
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St. John the Baptist Church, Garvaghy Road, (1777) - 1977
St. Patrick's Church, William Street – 1835
4th September 2011
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Times:
St. John the Baptist
Saturday 7 p.m.
Sunday 8.30 & 11.30 a.m.
St. Patrick's
Sunday 10 a.m.
Weekday Masses:
St. John the Baptist
Monday 10am
Tuesday - Friday 7p.m.
St. Patrick's
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m.
Monday 7p.m. (Novena - Miraculous Medal)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays in St. John the Baptist Church beginning at 6 p.m.
Devotions 1st & 2nd Sunday - October - June
Confessions:
St. Patrick's
Saturday - 12.30 - 1.15 p.m.
St. John the Baptist
Saturday - 6.15 - 6.45 p.m.
Baptisms:
Every Saturday, 5 p.m.
Registration for Baptism must be made in St. John the Baptist Church, after Friday evening Mass, two weeks prior to date.
Marriage:
At least three months notice must be given to the Priests of the Parish.
Phone Numbers:
Fr. O'Dwyer 38350610
Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850
Ministers of the Eucharist
St. John the Baptist, week beginning 5th Eddie McVeigh.
Ministry of The Word
Week beginning 5th - 10 a.m. Michael Sherry. 7 p.m. Olivia McDonald.
Recent Baptisms: Poppy Clara Magill, Alexsandra Maria Galas, Aiden Joseph Livingston, Noah James Wilson
Sacrament of Marriage: congratulations to Claire Evans and Allan Clark who were married recently.
Sign Up Sunday 10th/11th September - Parish based societies/groups/organisations should use next weekend to promote and recuit new members. We will use the Pastoral Centre - which will be open on Saturday for groups to set up displays.
Legion of Mary: Frank Duff founded the Legion of Mary in Dublin on 7th September 1921. In recognition of this Cardinal Sean Brady will celebrate a Mass in the Cathedral next Sunday at 3 p.m. Our Lady Queen of Ireland Praesidium, Portadown, extends a warm invitation to all parishioners especially auxiliary members and representatives of the other Parish groups to join with us on this joyous occasion. Please contact any member of the Legion of Mary or phone 38333563 or 38334245
Feasts: Monday 5th St. Mac Nissi; Thursday 8th The Birthday of The Blessed Virgin Mary: Friday 9th St. Ciaran.
Fr. Michael Sheehan has been appointed to our Parish and will be here next weekend. He is at present in St. Patrick's Parish, Dundalk.
Deacon Ryan McAleer, who spent some time with us in July/August will be returning to Rome shortly to finish his studies. We thank him for his presence among us. Keep him in your prayers.
World Youth Day - Diocesan Reunion will be hosted by our Parish next Friday, 9th September, beginning with Mass in St. John the Baptist Church at 7.30 p.m. - note there will be no celebration at 7 p.m.
Christian Meditation: Introductory talk (John Hain) Monday 12th September 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre.
National Grandparents Pilgrimage: Knock Shrine, Sunday 11th September. Cost £30 includes pick up in Portadown and evening meal. Contact 38341671.
Lough Derg: One day Retreats - places availeble, 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18, 19th & 20th September. £30 includes boat fare, tea/coffee & scones and light lunch.
Wednesday 7th September - Reflection Day £35 inclusive.
Sunday 11th September 9km Pilgrim Path Walk, starting 12 noon - Registration from 11.30 a.m. Entry Adults E20 /
child E10 (includes refreshments, t-shirt & kit bag).
Reservations Essential - phone 028 686 32391.
Appreciating Portadown's Ecclesiastical Heritage - Thursday 29th September walking tour of Armagh Road Presbyterian, St Marks, Thomas Street Methodist, Quaker Meeting House, St Patrick's beginning at 3pm. Manus Deery will give a talk at 6.30pm in St Vincent's Meeting Room. All welcome.
Offertory Collection
Sunday 28th - £2170-13
Thanks to all who contributed
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Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays
Requiescant in Pace
Lately Deceased: Sr. Hyacinth Connolly, Annunciata Killops, Bobby Wilson, Paddy Thornbury
At This Time: Mary Smith, Tess Woods, Eileen McCabe, Ellen Roberts, John Faloon, Joe Lawless
Sunday 4th: Margaret Murray, Brian Leo Hamill, Luisa Cabral Pereira, Jamie Harrison, Mary Martin
Monday 5th: Jackie Harrison
Tuesday 6th: Jinny Molloy, Peggy McClafferty, Jim Millsopp
Wednesday 7th: Peter Lawless, Joan Goodwin, Mary Molloy, Margaret Foy
Thursday 8th: Canon P.J. Early, Mary Hamill, Charlotte Hueston
Friday 9th: Dora Crealey(1st Anniversary), John Garvey, Lawrence Cusack
Saturday 10th: Elizabeth Douglas(1st Anniversary), Johnny Byrne, Cassie Kelly, Ted McCorry
Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day
When submitting notices for the bulletine please include a contact name and telephone number
Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication.
We will be using these new prayers during September:
Greeting – at the beginning of Mass
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Penitential Act A
I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grevious fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Gospel
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: A reading from the holy Gospel according to N.
People: Glory to you, O Lord.
Preface
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right and just.
Sign of Peace
Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: And with your spirit.
Invitation to Holy Communion
Priest: Behold the Lamb of God,
behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Final Blessing
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
St. Vincent De Paul Society
URGENTLY REQUIRED!! Ladies, Men's and Children's clothing. Clothes shop, tel. 38393898 or Furniture shop tel. 38394219, Mayfair Business Centre. Monday - Friday 10am- 3pm. Saturday 10am - 1 pm.
SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours.
Junior Phoenix Players present `LesMiserables' in Portadown Town Hall Theatre 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th September. Tickets £10 available from Winnie's and Litters.
St. Malachy's Indoor Bowling Club: First practice night for new season on Thursday 8th September 7.30 p.m. in Ashgrove Centre. New members welcome.
Armagh Diocesan Historical Society: First lecture in Autumn programme "Muiris Ó Gormáin, 18th Century Oriel Poet and Scribe", Wednesday 7th September, 8 p.m. in Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library.
St. Mary's Womens Guild: Meeting in Ashgrove Community Centre Wednesday 7th September 8 p.m. Guest speaker. New members welcome.
St. John's Scouts: Enrolment night for all, Tuesday 6th September 7 - 8 p.m.. New members welcome. Official opening of new Den Saturday 1st October.
Dungannon Youth Resource Centre: To mark the official opening on Wednesday 28th September the Centre is hosting Phil Coulter in concert on Friday 23rd September. Ticket, priced at £20, available from Gene Stuart's Music Shop in Irish Street. Phone 028 8772 5286.
Tir Na nOg: bingo every Tuesday 8.15pm All support needed.
Reflection
A prayer for every day
Day after day, O Lord of my life,
shall I stand before you face to face.
With folded hands, O Lord of all worlds,
shall I stand before you face to face.
Under your great sky
in solitude and silence,
with humble heart,
shall I stand before you face to face.
In this laborious world of yours,
busy with toil and trouble,
among hurrying crowds,
shall I stand before you face to face.
And when my work shall be done in this world, O King of Kings,
alone and speechless,
shall I stand before you face to face.
A prayer for every day
This is my prayer to you, my Lord -
strike, strike at the root of penury in my heart.
Give me the strength lightly to bear my joys and sorrows.
Give me the strength to make my love fruitful in service.
Give me the strength never to disown the poor
or bend my knees before greed and might.
Give me the strength to raise my mind high above daily trifles.
And give me the strength to surrender my strength to your will with love.
PARISH -
BE A PART OF IT
OR BE APART FROM IT
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A MINUTE IN EVERY HOUR!
AN HOUR IN EVERY DAY!
A DAY IN EVERY WEEK
**********
THE JOY RULE
THINK OF JESUS
THINK OF OTHERS
THINK OF YOURSELF |
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