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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 21st September 2008 Twenty-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: Jackie Harrison, Johnny Byrne, Fr. Paddy Doyle, Kathleen McCoy, Herbert James Donovan, Lily Ruddy(McCann) At This Time: Mollie Clarke, Maria Santana, Francisco Xavier, Juliana Santana, Caetano, Angel, Helena, Adelina Nusquita, Deogo Barreto, Juvenal Fernandes, Rosa, Fatima, Celilo Madques, Mollie Clark Sunday 21st: Thomas McCooe(1st Anniversary), Eddie Foy, Seamus Brown, Bobby Tiffney, Martin Smyth, Nellie Murphy, James Judge, Barney Murphy, Hugh Murphy, Margaret Thomas, Patrick Fox, Elizabeth Brady, Shauna Quinn, Mary Hamill Monday 22nd: Patrick Foy, Dermot Foy Tuesday 23rd: Hughes Family, Brigid Sheehan, John McKeever, Jim Monaghan Wednesday 24th: Sarah Heyburn, Bridget Boyle, Mary Ann McCormick, Bernard McNally, Mary McCann Thursday 25th: Mona McKeown, James McCann, Gerald McIlkenny, Gary Lynn, Frances Margaret Caldwell, Edith Woolsey, Patrick Stuart, Bernadette McEvoy, Margaret McGrane, Margaret Litter Friday 26th: John Gorman Mary Molloy Saturday 27th: Martha Holland, Patrick Garvey Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 23rd September Teresa McCaffrey. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 22nd September 10 a.m. Aidan McCormack. 7 p.m. Paddy Gorman. Sign Up Sunday - 27th/28th September - What can I as a member of the Church Community contribute to Parish life through involvement in Liturgy and Church based organisations? Recent Baptisms: Shea Brian McNeice, Daniel John McGeough, GATE - Diocesan Youth Magazine now in Churches - £1-50. JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT in concert in St. John the Baptist Church on Friday 10th October at 8 p.m. Tickets, £7, available from Sacristies, Winnies Shop, Jerome Marley, Parochial Houses. Profits towards Parish Developing World Project. Tuesday 23rd September Mass will be offered for the living members of The Armagh Clerical Benefit Society St. Joseph’s Young Priest Society - Meeting on Wednesday 24th September in St. John’s Meeting Room after 7 p.m. Mass. New members welcome. Saturday 27th September the society’s Diocesan President will speak at the Vigil Mass on The Year of Vocations. A collection for the society will be taken up after all weekend Masses. The following courses will be offered at Iona House (Jesuits) in October: 1. ‘Finding God in all Things’. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius beginning Friday 10th October, 7.30 p.m. 2. ‘Faith Seeking Understanding’, a fresh look at familiar beliefs - starting provisionally Friday October 17th, 7.30 p.m. Anyone interested please contact Fr. Michael, 211 Churchill Park, 38330366. Many will remember with great affection Fr. Paddy Doyle, who died on Sunday 14th September in Dublin after a long illness. He was a member of the Iona Jesuit Community in Churchill Park from 1981 - 1987 and was noted for his approachability and encouraging presence to all during some very difficult years in Portadown. May he Rest in Peace. Oliver - the musical: Pupils from Primary 6 & 7 and present and recent past pupils of Drumcree College are invited to an information meeting on Monday 22nd September at 7 p.m. in Drumcree College with a view to staging this musical. Christian Aid: Meeting in Armagh Rd. Pres. Church Hall Monday 22nd Sept. 7.30 p.m. New members welcome SPRED group resumes Wednesday 24th September in Drumcree Centre at 7.30 p.m. Enquiries to 38392568. Ulster Project Delaware - meeting in St. John the Baptist P.S. Friday 26th Sept. 7.30 p.m. All Year 11 & 12 students welcome. d a postcard available in Churches Offertory Collection Sunday 14th September Total £2444-27 Thanks to all who contributed +++++++++++++++ ****************************************** 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 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. Do you have an old mobile phone? If you do, would you please donate it to raise funds for charitable causes within the Parish? During the month of September the Knights of St. Columbanus will have boxes at the entrances to both Churches at Saturday evening and Sunday Masses for collection of old mobiles. Thank you for your support. Presentation Sisters Koinonia Project: Programmes at 103 Thomas St. resume with Weekly Meditation, Monday 8th Sept. at 7.30 p.m. Sarah’s Circle, an opportunity for women to pray and share faith together, Saturday 13th 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Eight sessions of Beginning T’ai Chi Chih at Cascades Leisure Centre Wednesdays 17th September 7.30 p.m. and a morning group Thursdays 18th Sept. 11 a.m. For information and to enquire about Spiritual Guidance, Inner Child work, help in Grieving, Overcoming Depression or a safe place to talk about Suicide concerns phone 38332220. ACCORD: Marriage Preparation Courses begin in Armagh City Hotel as follows:- Course 2 - Wednesday 22nd October 7 - 10 p.m. And begin in Cohannon Inn: Course 1 Tuesday 23rd September 7-10pm; Course 2 Tuesday 21st October 7-10pm; Course 3 Tuesday 25th November 7.10pm. Due to increasing demand couples are advised to book their place at least ten months before the wedding. Telephone 38334781 St. Mary’s Youth Centre U16 Football Training every Wednesday 6 p.m. in the Park. Meet at Park Road entrance.(For players born in 1993 or 1994).All welcome. 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. Bannside Community Centre: Arts and Crafts Classes, 7 - 8.30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. English classes, Thursday 10 a.m. ICT for beginners. Homework Club resumes 8th September.. For information contact Carol 028 38339916. St. John’s Accordion Band: Classes in music on Thursdays 7 p.m. in St. John the Baptist School. Anyone wishing to join contact a committee member at the school on the evening. Drumcree Community Centre: Parent and toddler group each Monday at 10.30 a.m. Cabin Club: All clubs start back Monday 15th September. Registration for all clubs Wednesday 10th September 4 - 6 p.m. £3 per child. Meeting for those willing to volunteer to work with children on Tuesday 9th September 7 p.m. or contact James, Terri or Joanna. Drumcree House of Health: Weigh-in resumes Monday 8th September 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. 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. Three P.E.A.G.S. are available for 3-4 yr. old now. Armagh Diocesan Pioneer Matt Talbot Mass: Annual Pilgrimage the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sean McDermott St., Dublin will take place on Sunday 5th October. Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. McMillen Coffee Morning: Ann and Liz invite you to a Coffee Morning in Ashgrove Centre on Friday 26th September, 9.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. All welcome. St. John’s Scouts - Monday Scouts 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesday Cubs 7 - 8.30 p.m. Wednesday Beavers 7 - 8.30 p.m. New members welcome. |