13th July 2014 Bulletin
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

13th July 2014 - 15th 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 10a.m. 
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 from 8a.m to 6.55 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


Monday 14th July - no 7 p.m. Mass in St. Patrick’s.  The Novena Prayers will be said at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist.

Ministers of The Eucharist - July
Vigil Miriam Loftus, Margaret Mallon, Theresa McCaffrey, Colm McCann.
8.30 a.m. Eddie McVeigh, Dylan Murphy, Patsy Hanratty.  
10 a.m. Denis McKeever, Seamus McCaffrey, Winnie Breen.  
11.30 a.m. John Marley, Kate Guy, Declan McAtarsney, Bronagh Hagan.
St. Francis - Jackie McKeown
Rosemount - Margaret Marley
St. John the Baptist week beginning 14th - Elizabeth Wilson. 

Ministry of The Word - July
Vigil Denis McCourt.  
8.30 a.m. David Greer.  
10a.m. Ann Hamill.  
11.30 a.m. SHYNE.  
Week beginning 14th - 10 a.m. Denis McCourt.    7 p.m. Meaghan Anderson.

Recent Baptisms: James Gerard Tiffney, Conor Og Kearns/Nicholson

Sacrament of Marriage: Congratulations to Gerald Lavery and Mary McDowell who were married recently.

Feasts:  Sunday 13th St Henry; Monday 14th St. Camillus de Lellis;  Tuesday 15th St. Bonaventure; Wednesday 16th Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Website - www.armaghpriest.com - Priesthood in the Archdiocese of Armagh.  Check it out.

St. Oliver Plunkett Ballybarrack Shrine, Ardee Road, Dundalk - Mass on Sunday 13th July at 7.30 p.m.  All    welcome.

Eucharistic Adoration:  If you have not signed up for this weekly hour before the Blessed Sacrament and wish to participate, please call either of the two numbers listed 028 38334245 or 028 38337753.


Catholics who are coeliacs can receive Holy Communion from the Chalice. To arrange this come into the Sacristy before Mass. During the Novena Masses (Monday) Holy Communion can be received under both species. 

Soil For the Seed (Adults Exploring Theology):
Pastoral Centre Sept. 2014 - April 2016.  For bookings and more information contact Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, Dundalk.  Tel. 003533429336649 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  Open to all adults over the age of 18.

Silence:
Sacred Silence, as part of the Celebration of Mass, is to be observed at the designated times. Its nature, however, depends on the moment when it occurs in the different part of the celebration. For in the Penitential Rite and again after the invitation to pray, individuals recollect themselves; whereas after a reading or after the homily, all meditate briefly on what they have heard; then after Communion, they praise God in their hearts and pray to him. Even before the celebration itself, it is a praiseworthy practice for silence to be observed in the Church, in the sacristy, in the vesting room, and in adjacent areas, so that all may dispose themselves to carry out the sacred celebration in a devout and fitting manner.

Requiescat In Pace
Lately Deceased: Stella Hughes, Laurence Black, Gretta Bell, Jimmy McDonnell, Betty McCann, Noel Heenan, Eva Hamill, Patricia McGuinness, Lily McConville, Joao Fernando Correia Belo
At This Time: David Kearns     
Sunday 13th: Teresa Beattie(1st Anniversary), Margaret Killops, Joseph Kelly, Harry McQuaid, Margaret McParland, Manuel & Rosa Ribeiro, Tomas & Ines Salsinha Da Cruz
Monday 14th: Philip Wilson, William Kelly, Jerome Mulholland, Francie McCabe, Sally McGeough
Tuesday 15th:  M.M. Francis McNeice, Joey McGrath(1st Anniversary), Shea Day
Wednesday 16th:  Annie McShane, Josephine Derry
Thursday 17th: Joseph Derry, William John Glassey
Friday 18th:  Jean Morris, Joseph Haughian, James McCann, Samuel Livingstone, Tommy Livingstone, Samuel Greer
Saturday 19th:  Paddy Neeson, John McParland, Sarah Ann McIlkenny, Annie Lappin, Annie Lavery


Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy on proper day. When submitting notices for bulletin please include name and phone number. Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication.

Offertory Collection
Sunday 6th £2233-52
thanks to all who contributed
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Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays

St. Vincent De Paul Society
URGENTLY REQUIRED!! Ladies, Men’s and Children’s Clothing. Furniture also needed - collection available.  Clothes shop phone 38393898. Furniture shop phone 38394219, Mayfair   Business Centre, Garvaghy Road.  Open Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.         
PRAMS, COTS, BUGGIES REQUIRED.
SELF HELP LINE - 38339639 - Response within 48 hours.

Armagh Diocesan Youth Commission:  ‘Assume Summer Camp’ - taking place two separate weeks:
Week 1 -11th - 15th August;
Week 2 - 18th - 22nd August.  Greenhill Centre, Newcastle.  
This is an adventure and faith 4 night residential for 12 - 14 yr olds.  For more details call 028/048 37523084
 
Summer Youth Pilgrimages -  Lourdes, France 16 - 30 yr. old, 
17 - 22 August Camino de Santiago, Spain 20 - 35 yr old, 23 - 30th August.  For more information email 
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  Places are limited.

Romania Helpline Appeal:  Golf Day - Sunday 6th July in Downpatrick, 4 person team event.  Tee off from 1.30 - 6 p.m.  £15 per person.  If interested contact Paddy or Bronagh on above numbers.

Knock Shrine - Monday 11th August.  Sr. Breige McKenna (intercession for priests).  Coach £15.  Bring packed lunch.
Booking / details phone Gabrielle 028 87784964 / 07933521105 or Grace 028 87784942.  Marie 028 38851517.

St. Mary’s Youth Centre - Summer Scheme - 7th - 24th July                                              
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.                                              
For ages 8 - 15 yrs.                                                       
Membership:  £3 individual/£5 family                                                                                           
£1 subs per day                                        

Bannside Development Centre:  Homework Club Closed for summer, resumes in September.   Arts & Crafts and other activities Tuesday & Wednesday evenings 7 p.m. - 8 p.m £1 per session   Resumes August.  Computer Classes Thursday 10 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. £4 per session, resumes September.  Sarah’s Circle Women’s Spirituality Group 2nd Saturday of every month 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m, resumes October   For further information contact Ann on 38339916.  
 
St. Malachy’s Hurling Club
Bingo in Drumcree Pastoral Centre every Friday night 8.15 p.m. sharp.  All support welcome.  
U8 training every Sunday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. at Seagoe Indoor 3G.  Free membership.  For more information contact Thomas 07821579451.

Tir Na nOg GFC
U6 training,  U8 training and U10 training now at Tir Na nOg pitch Fridays 6 - 7 p.m.
Bingo as usual Tuesday night.  The bigger the crowd the bigger the prizes.   

Drumcree College: visit www.drumcreecollege.co.uk  Our School. Our Community. Our Future. Your Choice. Support Drumcree College.                                                       
Slimming World:  Pastoral Centre every Tuesday at 5.30 and      7.30 p.m.  New members welcome.

Youth 2000 - Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co Tipperary - Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th August.
For young people aged 16 - 35.  An opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people.  The festival is donation only.  Free buses available from towns throughout Ireland.  For more information and to book online see www.youth2000.ie or phone 0799598 876399 or facebook (youthtwothousandIreland).


Reflection
The seed fell on rich soil

In the rich soil of care,
the word of God takes root.

In the fruitful soil of birth,
the word of God becomes flesh.

In the thorny soil of suffering,
the word of God consoles.

In the flowering soil of friendship,
the word of God makes sense.

In the deep soil of faith,
the word of God comes to life.

And in the times
we till our lives
with care and compassion,
with courage and endurance,
with joy and with love,
the word of God is sown by Jesus,
and bears its rich fruit,
and is given to us
in the Bread of Life.

The seed fell on rich soil.