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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 August 2010 Nineteenth 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 & 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. White 38332218 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850 Minister of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 10th Teresa McCaffrey. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 9th - 10 a.m. Aidan McCormac. 7 p.m. Olivia McDonald. Feasts: Monday 9th St. Teresa Benedict of The Cross; Tuesday 10th St. Lawrence; Wednesday 11th St. Clare; Thursday 12th St. Jane Frances de Chantal, St. Muredach, St. Attracta, St. Lelia; Friday 13th Ss. Pontian & Hippoolytus, St. Fachtna; Saturday 14th St. Maximilian Kolbe. Recent Baptisms: James Hugh Quinn Developing World Project - Romania Home Build - Future events being organised: 10k Run on Saturday 21st August; sponsored Abseil; Monthly car-boot sale. Sr. Brigid Kavanagh slipped quietly into the hands of God last Saturday, 31st July. May she rest in peace. She was buried with her parents on Monday in Graiguecullen in Carlow. In her seven years among us she was very involved in Diocesan and Parish and local committees and organisations as well as personal spiritual guidance and counselling. Her enthusiasm and joy in her ministry will be missed - but will live on in all who came her way. God's Spirit was with her at all times - may her spirit now be with God. Armagh Diocesan Youth will be going on pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick and Lough Derg this week - join them in prayer in walking/climbing/praying and fasting/praying. Our Lady of Fatima Statue will come to St. John the Baptist Church next Saturday evening for the Mass of the Assumption at 7 p.m. Parishioners are encouraged to come to the Church during the week to pray for the intention of peace. At Masses next weekend 21st/22nd August (anniversary of the Apparition at Knock/Feast of Queenship of Mary) individuals and families will have the opportunity to join in the Acts of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. St. Patrick's Church in William Street was opened in 1835. Since then a procession of thousands of pilgrims have made their way there to celebrate the Sacraments, especially the Mass, to attend Missions and Devotions, or to light a candle and spend a quiet moment in prayer before God. Let us remember them all and the present day pilgrims who come to St. Patrick's to worship. To mark 175 years there will be a celebration on Monday 13th September at 7 p.m. Pastoral Centre: the work is on schedule and the finishing date as you know is January 2011. Keep the project in your prayers. Thanks to wll who have made personal financial donations - especially in lieu of flowers at family deaths or in lieu of presents at parties and other functions. Do you want a reason to get fit? Or to race for fun against your mates? Or to jog/walk with friends and family for a good cause? Well then ... get your gutties out and join in! Maybe someone in your family might like to take part in our Parish Fun-Run to raise money for our Developing World House Building Project in Romania. See bulletin insert for more details. Offertory Collection Sunday 1st - £2477-35 Thanks to all who contributed +++++++++++++++ Prayer Cards of Pope Benedict's Prayer for the Irish Church available in the Churches. Requiescant In Pace Lately deceased: Ambrose McCann, Geraldine Vallely, Rosemary Hyde, Sr. Brigid Kavanagh, Ronald Watkins At This Time: Michael Rowney, Antonio, Maxi & Eric Rangel, McVeigh & Fowler Families, Jim Turley, Patrick McStravick, Francis Brady Sunday 8th: Patrick McAlinden, McAlinden Family, Annie Greer, Eileen Greer, Mary McCourt, Finbar Kelly, Anne O'Hanlon Monday 9th: Ann Mallon, Catherine Murphy, Aidan Cullen, Aidean Furphy Tuesday 10th: M.M. Ann Mallon, Annie Holland, Frank Laverty, Eileen Hendron, Leo Mackle, Colette Dinsmore Wednesday 11th: Imelda Farrell, Margaret Lavery Thursday 12th: Michael McCann, Patrick Battersby Friday 13th: Matt Harbinson, Alice Austin, Dessie Hamill Saturday 14th: Ann Green(1st Anniversary), Mary Ellen Richardson, John King Anniversaries late for bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on the proper day. 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 - Annual Outing - Wednesday 18th August. Ticket £3. Available from shop in Mayfair Business Centre. 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. Drumcree Community Centre: Sparkles - group for parents, grandparents, minders or anyone who looks after a child 0-4yrs - every Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm. Feileacan - parent and child group Fridays 2pm-3.30pm Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club, ICT Classes, English classes will recommence in September. Arts and Crafts Classes from 7 - 8.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. For more information contact Carol on 8339916. Tir Na nOg GFC: Bingo and Lotto Tuesday 8.15 p.m. (All support welcomed). Development Draw Tickets available from members, £10 each or 3 for £20. Draw to take place in August 2010. Junior Phoenix Players present `Back to the Eighties' 1st to 4th September in Portadown Town Hall. Tickets available Winnies, Mackles, Litters. CTS Bookstand - Something New for Summer - In both Churches we have completely renewed the books and leaflets available from the CTS stands. Have a fresh look and see if there is something that interests you - maybe even take a risk and read something you might normally not be interested in. Amateur Boxing Club: New club starting in St. Mary's Youth Centre. Enrolment in September. More details later. Parish Fantasy Football League Next weekend sees the start of Year 2 in our Parish Fantasy Football League. Last year Mr Tony Patterson was crowned Champion after a full year of fixtures - rumour has it that Alex Ferguson has been trying to get him involved as part of the back room staff. If you are interested in pitting your managerial skills against others in the Parish why not enter a team at www.fantasy.premierleague.com and join the Drumcree Parish League. The code to enter our Parish League is: 501988-121231 ACCORD - Marriage Preparation Courses as follows: Venue: Quinn's Corner, 175 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon. Course 1: Thursday 9th, 16th and 23rd September. 7 - 10 p.m. Course 2: Tuesday 12th, 19th and 26th October. 7- 10 p.m. Couples are advised to book their place at least ten months before the wedding. Knock Pilgrimage with Sr Briege McKenna. Monday 9th August. Coach from Portadown £15. Take packed lunch. Details and booking Marie 38851517 or Gabrielle 87784964. Lourdes Pilgrimage - departing Dublin 28th August for 5 nights - staying Hotel Agena - price 499 - includes full board, taxes, insurance. For further information please contact Fr Greg at 028 87740302 between 5pm and 7pm. EWTN The August 2010 Programme Highlights (PH)for those who have a Sky Box and are able to receive EWTN, is available on the table at the side door of St John the Baptist Church. The Programme Series Guide (PSG) for those interested in receiving EWTN is also available. If you wish the Programme Highlights to be sent to you each month or you wish to consider installing the programme please call 02838337753. Mount Mellery Trip 12th June All Reflection Being Ready Being ready and noticing the call of God is one hallmark of being a Christian. Be ready to notice the need of God in the people we meet: in their need to be heard at a time of worry, in their need for care in illness, for forgiveness when we've hurt each other, for the conversations that can bring faith in doubt, hope in despair and love always. For there is the Son of man, coming at an hour you do not expect. Be ready, says the Lord, to notice the need of God in the millions of hungry children, homeless parents, refugees without a home, people, even children, sleeping rough in our own cities; be ready to care, to help, to reach out, for there is the Son of man, coming at an hour you do not expect. Be ready, in times and spaces for prayer, to notice the love of God reaching you and the world through you, the forgiveness of God touching a world of hurt and violence through you, and the call of God to be ready today and every day, to be his presence, justice and love among his people. A MINUTE IN EVERY HOUR! AN HOUR IN EVERY DAY! A DAY IN EVERY WEEK 10 MINUTES OF PEACE AT 10 AM ON 10TH DAY OF 10TH MONTH 20TEN. ********** THE JOY RULE THINKOF JESUS THINK OF OTHERS THINK OF YOURSELF |