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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. www.drumcreeparish.com St. John the Baptist Church, Garvaghy Road, (1777) - 1977 St. Patrick’s Church, William Street - 1835 8th February 2009 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 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 Requiescant In Pace Lately deceased: Anna Morgan, Lena King At This Time: Margaret Murphy, Anita De Jesus, Rosinna Soriano, Dympna Hall, Paddy Hughes, Joseph McDonald, Mary Creaney, Mary Cullen, Dessie Heaney, Jose & Silvina de Jesus da Silva, Marcos Mali Sunday 8th: Elsie McCourt, Vincent & Ellen McCoy, R.M. Cullen, Madeline Dunbar, Rose Matchett Monday 9th: Elizabeth Turley, Margaret Harrison, James Dunbar, Danny Hughes, Cassie Falloon, Patrick Creaney Tuesday 10th: M.M. Peter Jackson, Peggy McVeigh, Tony Cavanagh, Daniel Lynn, John Rooney, James McConaghy, Ana Maria do Rego, Anthony Bennett Wednesday 11th: Pat McGuigan, Patrick Marley, George Blacker, Sean Mulholland, Bernard Duffy, Peggy Wilson Thursday 12th: Geordie & Theresa McCann, Patrick Grimes, Rose Lappin, Pat Hamill, Harry O’Neill Friday 13th: Stephen Fitzpatrick(1st Anniversary), Peggy Sloan, Miguel & Maria Soares Saturday 14th: M.M. Joe Rafferty, Mary Fox, Caroline Byrne, Zofia Pokorna & Family, Sarah Breen, John Cullen, Pat Travers, Aidan Donlon, Peter Corrigan Anniversaries late for bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on the proper day. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 4pm in St. John the Baptist Church followed by Sacrament of Anointing and Blessing of Carers at 7 p.m. this evening. Our Lady of Lourdes: Wednesday 11th February, procession to Grotto after evening Mass. Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 8th February Teresa McCaffrey. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 8th February 10 a.m. Denis McCourt. 7 p.m. Olivia McDonald. Liturgy Group meeting on Thursday 12th after evening Mass. Tuesday 10th - St. Scholastica. Wednesday 11th - World Day of the Sick- Our Lady of Lourdes. Saturday 14th - St. Cyril. St. John’s Accordion Band will play at 10 a.m. Mass in St. Patrick’s Church this Sunday 8th February to mark 21 yrs. Recent Baptisms: Paige Ann McKee, , Sean Joseph McStravick Hamill, Sergio Henrique Almeida, Beatriz Filipa Gomes Almcida, Ines Filipa Gomes Almcida, , Amie Kelly Gomes Almcida Year of Vocation: Proclaiming the Gospel is our Christian mission. Jesus proclaimed the Good News and healed because He was rooted in prayer. Take Jesus’ lead - pray. Log on to www.armaghvocations.org for vocation opportunities. Evangelium: modules in the series based on the Catechism continue each Friday evening for 8weeks beginning on 13th February at 7.30pm The next module is entitled ‘Natural Law and the Ten Commandments’ and takes place in the Meeting Room of St. John the Baptist Church. Preparatory reading could include questions 415-421 and 434-533 of the Compendium. If you missed the pre-Christmas modules can you still attend? Yes, each module is a distinct topic so you will not be disadvantaged. For more information see the Parish website. Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demense Dundalk. Tel. 00353429336393. Marriage Preparation Courses - Dates - March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th - 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Bereavement Support -appointment not necessary. Thursdays 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. All enquiries to above number. St. Paul: Called to be an apostle: to mark the year of St. Paul, this book is available for purchase at £6, at the CTS rack. St. Vincent De Paul Society Clothes shop, tel. 38393898 or Furniture shop tel. 38394219, 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. Bus Times for Tea Dance: Beginning at 7 p.m. from Bosco’s usual stops - 7 p.m. Bognor Terrace, Obins Street, Park, Road, Woodside, Churchill, The Beeches, Rose Cottages, Mayfair Business Centre, Garvaghy Park, Ballyoran Park, Ballyoran Heights, St. John’s Church, Tir Na nOg. (5 mins. approx. between each stop). Offertory Collection Sunday 1st February Total £2660-88 Thanks to all who contributed +++++++++++++++ Reflection That is why I came Many times Jesus wondered why he was on earth. He knew and believed deep down in his Father’s will that he would live and die and rise for love; that he would show the world that God cares especially for the poor and needy. And as he preached and prayed and healed and forgave in the name of God his Father, he was a man committed to his mission. We want that ourselves: to have a place in the world where we make a difference; where we can love and be loved, where we can share life with others. We want to ease the lost of the sick, to make a difference in the poverty of the world, to create a better world for our children. Like Jesus, we want to know why we are here. His conviction of why he came can touch us. For all of us, like Jesus, are here on earth for the same reasons: to live in the love of God, to bring that love in the ordinary places of life, and to give praise to God in heaven. 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. Mary’s Youth Centre After Schools Club (8 - 11 yrs) every Tuesday 3 - 5 p.m. Evening Club (12 yrs. +) Monday, Tuesday, Friday 7 - 10 p.m. Membership £3. Subs 50p. All welcome. Fatima 2009 - 4th June & 23rd July: 7 nights full board, Hotel Recinto. Full tours etc. accompanied by Spiritual Director. For more information and booking contact Rita O’Neill, tel. 90623186. Presentation Sisters Koinonia Project: Programmes at 103 Thomas St. SARAH’S CIRCLE, an opportunity for women to pray and share faith together, Saturday 14th February 11am to 12.30pm theme: The Gift of Our Mothers. INTRODUCTION TO INNER CHILD WORK, Saturday 21st 10.45am to 1.45pm. Weekly Meditation Monday, 7.30 -8.30p.m. T’ai Chi Chih Wednesday 7.30 p.m. and Thursday 11 a.m. at the Cascades Leisure Centre. For information or for appointments phone Sr. Brigid at 38332220 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 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. Conwell School of Dance: Beginners classes atarting Wednesday 11th February, 8 p.m. in Ashgrove Community Centre. £5 per session or £26 for 6 week course. Call 38331650 for details or just turn up. I went to Mass in a different Parish last Sunday and didn’t get a Parish Bulletin. How do I keep in touch with what’s happening? If you have access to the internet you can view the Bulletin at the Parish website. www.drumcreeparish.com Tir Na nOg GFC U14 training Monday 5 - 6 p.m. U12 training 6 - 7 p.m. U10 7 - 8 p.m. All in Drumcree College. Bannside Development Centre: Arts and Crafts Classes, 7 - 8.30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. English classes, Thursday 10 a.m. ICT for beginners. Homework Club 3.15 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. For information contact Carol 028 38339916. Drumcree Community Centre: Parent and toddler group each Monday at 10.30 a.m. DRUMCREE COLLEGE Adult Aerobics (beginners) starting Monday 16th February 7.15-8.15pm £2.50per class. WE’VE GOT TALENT Can you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell (clean) jokes or have you any other hidden talent? Auditions for this COMPETITION will take place in the College on Monday 16th February between 4pm and 7pm. The Show will take place on Thursday 26th March. Open to all local Primary School Children and Students of Drumcree College. Drumcree House of Health: Yoga every Tuesday 6.30 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. No enrolment necessary just drop into Drumcree Centre. Complimentary Therapies every Monday 6.30 p.m. - 8.45 p.m. appointment necessary. Call 38334522 to book. Naiscoil Na Banna - an Irish Language pre school. Any parent interested in educating their children through the Irish medium please contact Ciara at the Naiscoil 38391243. ST MALACHY’S HURLING CLUB 50TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET in Armagh City Hotel on Saturday 4th April. Tickets £50 per person; formal dress only. Contact Eamon Douglas 07841694086; Leon Reynolds 07917141444; Vincent McAleenan 07979835935. DON’T LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR WHILE ATTENDING CHURCH SERVICES If you have moved house within the Parish in the past 12 months, or recently moved to the Parish, please complete and return the slip below. Place in collection basket or leave at either Moy Road Parochial House. Name............................................................................ New Address........................................................................ Old Address........................................................................ |