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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 March 2009 Second Sunday of Lent 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: Rita McPheafon, Fernando Moniz, Anthony Fay, Eileen McCoy, Catherine Kenny, Aoife Crummie, Angelina McNamara(Livingston), Jacinta Pereira Das Neves, Joey Kelly At This Time: Thomas Garvey, Patrick Kelly, May Batty, Bertie Redmond, Thomas Hooks, Gerald Grimley Sunday 8th: Tommy Trainor, Rita Carroll, Mary McNally, Dennis Kelly, Kelly Family, Paddy Halfpenny, Agnes Farrell Monday 9th: Joe McCoy, Paddy Austin, Elizabeth Murphy Tuesday 10th: Michael Turley, Martha Hutchinson, Sean McBennett Wednesday 11th: Ann Hall, Kevin Cullen, William Moore, William Blacker, Mary Wilson, Mary Frances Douglas Thursday 12th: Alex Hannah, Patrick McCaffrey, Joseph & Annie McGlade, Colette Schofield, Malachy & Catherine McKeever, Mary McCarthy Friday 13th: John Halfpenny, Sarah Reynolds, James Lappin, David Henderson, John McCausland Saturday 14th: Gerard McCreesh, Alexander & Mary Mulligan, Thomas Hamill, Manuel Ribeiro, Rosa Rireiro, Tomas & Ines Da Cruz, Manuel Da Costa, Amadeu Pereira Do Rosario, Thomas McConville Anniversaries late for bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on the proper day. Prayerful Reading for Lent: Walk with me - a Lenten journey of Prayer @ £1. Stations of the Cross 20p. available in Churches. Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament in St. John the Baptist Church today, commencing at 4 p.m. followed at 7 p.m. by Sacrament of Light . All those preparing for Confirmation, families and sponsors are welcome to come and pray for our Confirmandi. First Penance: St. John the Baptist P.S. and Bunscoil Tuesday 10th March at 7.30 p.m., Ballyoran CPS Thursday 12th March at 7.30 p.m. Both in St. John the Baptist Church. Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 9th March Mary McAlinden. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 9th March 10 a.m. Michael Sherry. 7 p.m. Paddy Gorman. Evangelium continues Friday 13th March at 7.30pm The next module takes place in St. John the Baptist Church. Parish gift programme for boys and girls making their Confirmation continues Friday 13th March at 6.30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Youth Club. Confirmandi are encouraged to attend. Clustering: Strengthening Parishes for the 21st Century. Draft map of proposed Pastoral Areas of the Diocese available in Churches. Our proposed cluster included Kilmore, Loughgall and Tandragee. An open meeting will take place, with a Diocesan Facilitator, on Thursday 19th March in St. John the Baptist PS at 7.30 p.m. All parishioners are welcome to attend. Liturgy: Fr. Paul Byrne, P.P. Coalisland, will give a talk on the Roman Missal on Thursday 12th March in St. John the Baptist meeting room at 7.30 p.m. All welcome. Recent Baptisms: ACCORD - Marriage Preparation Course in Armagh City Hotel as follows:- Wednesday 20th May, Wednesday 27th May and Wednesday 3rd June all 7 - 10 p.m. Attendance required on all three evenings. Couples are advised to book places on courses at least ten months before. Offertory Collection - Sunday 1st Total - £2726-44 +++++++++++++++ Reflection Listen to him In all times of life, we can find hope and new life from the word of God. In the confusions of life we find meaning in listening to Jesus. In the pain of life, we find consolation in listening to Jesus, and hearing his words to others like us. Words like, Do not be afraid, I am with you always, come to me all who are weary. And when we want to know how to shape the commitments of our lives, we listen to his words to his disciples - Come, follow me, Take up your cross and follow me, Go teach all nations. And when we look into the future and wonder about life and death, wonder about the future for our children we get new life from his words, Trust in God and trust in me, Your heavenly Father will care for you. And when we look at the needs of the world, at the poverty and homelessness, at the debts of the poorer nations, at the violence between groups of people, we are challenged and inspired by his words, What you do for others, you do for me, Love one another as I have loved you. This is my Son, the Beloved, Listen to him. 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. Year of Vocation: We are encouraged to listen to Jesus, the Beloved Son of God. Take time to listen in prayer. Listen to what Jesus is saying to you. Contact Fr. Paddy Rushe 00353 42 93 34259. 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. Presentation Sisters Koinonia Project: Programmes at 103 Thomas St. 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 38332220 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Ashgrove Community Centre: Art Class Wednesdays 7 - 9 p.m. (beginners welcome). If interested phone Jim Cunningham 07711981732 or 38344543. Armagh Diocesan Historical Society - second lecture for 2009 on Wednesday 11th March at 8 p.m. in the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library and Archive, Armagh. N. Ireland Hospice - Big Walk Week 28th March - 4th April. To find out more visit nihospice.org or call 90777123 Drumcree House of Health: 6 week smoking cessation seminar run by The Health Promotion Agency (free). Active Kidz programme (in conjunction with Club VO2). Reduces the risk of children becoming overweight. (free). Yoga every Tuesday 6.30 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. For information call 38334522. Feasts: St. John of God & St. Senan Sunday 8th; St. Frances of Rome Monday 9th; St. Aengus Wednesday 11th. 40 Days for Life Campaign - During Lent Precious Life is encouraging parishes to unite with parishes in USA, Canada and Australia for a 40 day campaign to end abortion. For more information and Free Prayer Pack contact Precious Life 90278484 / This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Céili Mór - McElhinney Céili Band - Saturday 14th March - 9.30 p.m. - 12.30. Táille/Admission £5. Ashgrove Community Centre. Ashgrove Community Centre - Craigavon Community Safety Partnership and local police are holding information sessions on Monday 9th March at 12.15 p.m. Come along for advice on crime prevention and home security. GATE - Diocesan Youth Magazine on sale in Churches @ £1.50 Marie Curie Fundraising Group - “An Evening of Song” with Lurgan Musical Society on Friday 20th March at 8 p.m. in Lurgan Town Hall. Tickets are £5. 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........................................................................ |