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PARISH OF DRUMCREE Mass Times: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 May 2008 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 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 Tuesday - Friday 7p.m. St. Patrick’s Monday - 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 and 2nd Sunday 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. White 38332218 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850 Requiescat In Pace Lately deceased: Lena Hickman, Kieran O’Connor, Maureen Falls, Oonagh Snell, John Murphy At This Time: Thomas Holland, John Morgan, Bobby Matchett, Edward Fearnon, Sarah McKeever, Paddy Beattie, Alice Clare Morgan Sunday 18th: M.M. Jim McAreavey, Lily Garvey, Dympna Breen, Lily Heyburn, Tommy Falls, Margaret Hollywood Monday 19th: Franko Duffy, Dermot Connolly, John Handy, Martin Murphy, Josephine McCormick Tuesday 20th: Leo McCourt, Edith O’Neill, Marcelo De Costa, Michael Reid, Malachy Cullen, James McDonnell, Frances Foy Wednesday 21st: Deirdre Cullen, Mary Alice Bennett, Gerard Beattie, Jackie O’Neill Thursday 22nd: M.M. Joe Harrity, Patrick Henry Lavery, Mary Coleman, Dr. Marie McAnallen Friday 23rd: Junior McConville, Angela Kelly, John Donnelly, Gearld McAlinden Saturday 24th: Elizabeth O’Hanlon, Thomas Heyburn, Peter Lappin, Matthew Sloan, Eddie McNally, Maurice McClean, Roisin McClinton, John McCann, Patrick Murray Sacrament of Confirmation: Cardinal Sean Brady will confirm young people and adults in St. John the Baptist Church next Saturday at 3pm. All Parishioners welcome to attend. Keep the Confirmandi and their families and sponsors and teachers in your prayers this coming week. Ministers of the Eucharist: St. John the Baptist, week beginning 19th May Paddy Gorman. Ministry of The Word: Week beginning 19th May 10 a.m. Margaret Donovan. 7 p.m. Aidan McCormack. Recent Baptisms: Aaron Marcus Matchett, Michael Dylan Sheridan. Rosary on CD, produced by the Diocesan Prayer and Spirituality Group, available in sacristies: price £3. Can be used in the car; at home for the sick or housebound or family prayer time. Year Of St. Paul: As a Parish, in order to commemorate this special year, we will be having a Triduum of reflection led by quest speakers who will reflect on different aspects of St. Paul’s writings. This will take place on Thur 26th / Fri 27th / Sat 28th June during the evening Masses. Please start spreading the word on this and invite all friends and family to attend. This Triduum of reflection will end on the Sat. 28th night with our 2nd:..... Parish Garden Party: After the success of last year many parishioners asked that we do this again to gather together as a Catholic Parish to celebrate together. Plans have begun in preparation so keep that date free in your diaries. WYD 2008: In July of this year we have 7 young people from our Parish travelling to Sydney Australia on Pilgrimage for World Youth Day 2008. There they will join with 1 million other young Catholics from through-out the World to celebrate their faith together and join in an open air Mass with Pope Benedict XVI. In order to help with fund-raising the following fund raising events have been organised: Table Quiz .... In the Parkside Inn on Friday the 30th May. Quiz begins at 9:15 pm. Refreshemnts will be served. Please feel free to come along; join with friends to put together a team for the quiz. A good night’s criac and entertainment is guaranteed. Car Boot Sale... Last one went very well with big crowds. Next car boot sale. Saturday 7th June in St. John’s car park beginning at 8am. Please come along as seller or a buyer and let others know it is taking place Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock - Sunday 25th May, the Feast of Corpus Christi. Cemetery Sunday 1st June - open air Mass at 11.30 a.m. PALS - Children’s prayer and Liturgy group for children from 4 yrs - primary 3, welcome children at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday in St. Patrick’s. For more information contact Ursula on 07889424614. Mass in old Drumcree at Cultra on Sunday 22nd June. More details later. Sunday 11th May £2737-41 Thanks to all who contributed ****************************************** Reflection God so loved the world that he gave his only son. From their eternal home the Trinity look on our world. Father, Son and Spirit, they see that we need them. We need to know more of the love of God and what is the true meaning of our lives. They look on our world and see our hungers and thirsts, our homelessness and exile, our unemployment and conflicts. They see homes at peace and unhappy, marriages needing help. They see the confusion of the young, the loneliness of the old. Today’s feast means they care. That’s what it means - God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. They sent the best help they knew to the people they loved and who needed their help. They sent not just a word of comfort, or vague promises of help. They sent one of themselves, They sent Jesus; God so loved the world that he gave his only son. And through Mary, a young woman about to marry, the word was made flesh. Through millions since then the love of the Trinity is alive in the world - through you, through me, in the love and care we show, in the faith we live by and the hope we share, God so loved the world that he gave his only son. Let’s give thanks for that great mystery: Glory be... Parish & Community Notices When submitting notices for the bulletin please include a contact name and telephone number. Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication. St. Vincent De Paul Society Good quality used clothing and furniture welcome at all times. Collection can be arranged. Contact the shop, tel. 38393898. Clothes and Furniture shops in Mayfair Business Centre, Garvaghy Road. Opening hours Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. NEW SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours. Lourdes 150th Anniversary - Direct from Belfast (7nights) - 17th JulyJeanne D’Arc Hotel, £485. Tel 38361289 for details. Drumcree House of Health: Facts about Drugs and Alcohol (for parents). Breakthru works with young people to provide education, information and support about drugs and alcohol. They will host an information evening on Tuesday 20th May at 7 p.m. in Drumcree House of Health. Yoga Wednesday 11 - 12.30, £4 per session or £36 for 12 week course. Salsa Exercise,Tuesday 8.30, £1 per session. All in Drumcree Community Centre. Phone Jennifer 38334522. SPRED - The group meet on Wednesday in Drumcree Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. Enquiries 38392568. St. Mary’s Youth Centre: Senior Ladies Netball every Tuesday 7 - 8 p.m. Ages 15 yrs - Adult. All welcome. Phone 38337524. Ashgrove Seniors Luncheon Club: Places available at the Luncheon Club on Tuesday and Thursday at 12 noon. Lunch & Bingo £1-50. If interested (over 60’s), contact Ashgrove Community Centre. Ballyoran Over 50 Club: Wednesday 2 - 3 p.m. New and old members welcome. Medjugorje Pilgrimages: 2nd August - 7 nights £410 ex Belfast. 25th October - 7 nights £460 ex Dublin. All half board accommodation. For information contact Stephanie Donnelly 02820768917 or 07762130882 Holy Land Pilgrimage: 3rd - 12th September Direct from Belfast. £850 p.p.s. inclusive of all taxes. For information contact Ann Diamond, 02879468134. Bannside Community Centre: Arts and Crafts Classes, 7 - 8.30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. English classes, Thursday 10 a.m. ICT for beginners. Cross community trip to Dublin, 4th - 11th July for children P5 - P7. Homework Club, Volunteer needed Wednesday. For information contact Carol 028 38339916. Garvaghy Park & Close Comm. Assoc. AGM will be held in Ashgrove Centre on Wednesday 21st May at 7.30 p.m. All residents are invited to attend. JUMBLE SALE - BRIC A BRAC - COFFEE MORNING: Saturday 24th May in Ashgrove Community Centre, commencing at 9.30 a.m. All proceeds to Craigavon Cardiac Care Association. Armagh Diocesan Historical Society: The AGM and last Spring lecture will be held on Wednesday 21st May at 8 p.m. in Cardinal O Fiaich Library. Drumcree College - TREASURE HUNT - in aid of Cystic Fibrosis. Friday 6th June, leaving the college at 7 p.m. and meeting up in the Famous Grouse, Ballyhegan. Cost £20 per car - includes buffet and light refreshments. Tickets available from Litter’s Garage and the college. |