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) - 1997 St Patrick’s Church, William Street - 1835.
3rd February 2013 Fourth 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 10am 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 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. Sheehan 38332218 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850
Devotions this evening at 7 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church. Blessing of Throats for St. Blaise Day during devotions.
Today, Sunday 3rd, we rejoice and celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life which invites all the Church to reflect on the role of Consecrated Life within the Christian community. Some Christian women and men respond to God’s call to become followers of Jesus through profession of vows and a life dedicated to prayer and service. They live out the consecrated life in ways; religious sisters, brothers, religious priests, and monks consecrate their lives through their profession of vows and live as part of a community. Other forms include secular institutes and single lay people who choose to take vows with the approval of the local Bishop. Those who become followers of Jesus through the Consecrated Life bless the Church. We ask God to bless our Church with others who will dedicate their lives to God’s service. For more information check out www.vocationsireland.com Explore God’s call for you at www.exploreAway.net
Ministers of The Eucharist - St. John the Baptist week beginning 4th February Teresa McCaffrey.
Ministry of The Word Week beginning 4th February - 10 a.m. Denis McKeever. 7 p.m. Olivia McDonald.
Sacrament of Confirmation: the SHYNE programme continues next Friday 8th February with Mass in St. John the Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Families and Confirmation sponsors are welcome to attend.
Those being confirmed on 2nd March will attend Mass next weekend along with their families and sponsors.
The Ceremony of Light Celebration in preparation for Confirmation will be held during Mass on Tuesday 12th February at 7 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Please bring your Baptism Candle. Replacement ones can be purchased in the Pastoral Centre shop.
ARMAGH HOSPITALITE PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Portadown and Loughgall Committee. Annual Pilgrmage 12th - 17th May Direct Flight from Belfast, including full board Euro 680. Limited number of places available for both Assisted Pilgrims and Pilgrims. Application forms for Assisted Pilgrim places are available in the sacristy of all Churches. Completed forms must be returned to the sacistry by Ash Wednesday. To request an application for for a Pilgrim place, contact Bernie Connolly 07801703219. Portadown/Loughgall Committee meeting Monday 4th February in the Pastoral Centre at 8 p.m.
Lourdes Triduum: Saturday 9th Anointing of the Sick during 10 a.m. Mass in St. Patrick’s Church; Sunday 10th Torchlight Procession to Grotto at devotions in St. John the Baptist Church at 7 p.m.; Monday 11th Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Novena Mass 7 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church.
Developing World Committee Meeting Tuesday 5th Feb. at 8 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre.
Year of Faith: A Bible Study during Lent based on Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. book. An information evening will be held after evening Mass on Thursday 7th Feb. in the Pastoral Centre. All Welcome.
Requiescant in Pace
Lately Deceased: Margaret Megarity, Vincent Wright, Sr. Angela Magee, Una Finnegan, Fr James Grimes, Anna Woods, Dorothy McGarrity, Margaret Wilson, Matt Hanratty, Kathleen Lavery, Thomas McKeown, Ann Hughes, Vincent McCann
At This Time: Sarah McCaughley, Joseph Kelly, Ze Roberto Jeronimo, Mario Orlando Neves, James & Sarah Ryan, James Lavery, Da Costa & Guterres Families, Rosaleen Reynolds, John McAlinden
Sunday 3rd: Winifred Kelly, William John Quinn Monday 4th: Susan Brankin(1st Anniversary), Michael Breen, Annie Donnelly, Neal Breen, Mary Rose McKeown Tuesday 5th: Patrick Quinn(1st Anniversary), Gerald Byrne, Edward Fearon, Maeve Fearon, Philomena Dunbar Wednesday 6th: Eddie Grimes, Sarah Jane McCann, Teresa Davidson, Pat Lawless, Joey Hanratty, Patrick Campbell, Elizabeth Freeburn Thursday 7th: Dympna Hall, Eileen Grimley, Jack Roberts, Dessie Heaney, Joseph McDonald, Mary Cullen, Lily McMahon, Matthew McCarthy Friday 8th: M.M. Jim McCooe, Adrian Marley, Elsie McCourt, Madeline Dunbar Saturday 9th: Elizabeth Turley, James Dunbar, Margaret & Edward Tallon & Family, Margaret Harrison, Vincent Cullen
Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day
Sunday 27th Offertory Collection £2351-13 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays
When submitting notices for the bulletin please include a name and telephone number Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication. Drumcree College: visit www.drumcreecollege.co.uk Our School. Our Community. Our Future. Your Choice. Support Drumcree College.
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. SELF HELP LINE - 38339639 - Response within 48 hours.
Book Shop Pastoral Centre: Opening hours this week - Saturday 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon. Tuesday - Friday 6 - 8 p.m. Confirmation and First Communion gifts now available.
Recent Baptisms: Mia Fearon, Kaylah Marion Matchett, Keelan Flynn
Feasts: Tuesday 5th St. Agatha; Wednesday 6th Ss Paul Miki & Companions; Thursday 7th St. Mel; Friday 8th ; St. Jerome, St. Josephine.
St. Patrick’s Parish, Dundalk, Pilgrimage to Fatima and Estoril 13th - 20th June. Cost Euro 789 based on two people sharing, single room supplement Euro 30 per night applies. To book a place contact the parish office with Euro 100 non refundable deposit and copy of passport. Tel 00353 42 9334648.
ADYC Summer Youth Pilgrimages: Taize, France 16 - 35 yr olds, 4 - 11 July 2013. Brightlights, WYD @ Home, England 15 - 30 yr olds 24 - 29 July 2013. Camino De Santiago, Spain - 20+ yr old, 24 - 31 August 2013. For more detailed information please email
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Youth 2000 Valentines Ball on Saturday 9th February in Armagh City Hotel. Formal/Smart dress code. Ticket £45 and must be purchased prior to event from www.ticketmaster.co.uk (searching Youth 2000).
St. Mary’s Youth Centre: due to planned refurbishment of the Centre the After School Club and Evening Club will now be operating from Drumcree College (the former Music Block). A warm welcome to all. For football training and boxing see relevant coaches.
St. Mary’s Women’s Guild: Meeting in Ashgrove Community Centre Wednesday 6th February at 8 p.m. Guest speaker. All welcome.
Ashgrove Community Centre: Monday Craft Classes 10am-12noon; Arts Class 2pm-4pm; Hip Hop Dance 6 - 8 p.m; Mixed Martial Arts 8-9pm Tuesday 11.30am - 12.30pm Seniors Luncheon Club; Bowls 2-4pm; MMA 7.30 - 8.30 p.m. Wednesday 10.30 - 11.30 a.m. Housing Executive Advice; Ballyoran Seniors Club 2 - 3.30 p.m; Eat to Succeed 5-6pm; Pride of Eireann 7.30-9pm. Thursday Seniors Luncheon Club 11.30 - 12.30 p.m.; Junior Indoor Soccer 4.30 - 5.30 p.m., Multi Skills Club 6-7pm; St. Malachy’s Bowling 7.30 - 9 p.m. Irish Language Class 8 - 9 p.m. Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m; MMA 7-8 p.m. Saturday Ballet Dancing 10.30 - 1.30 p.m; Bowls 1.45-2.45pm; MMA 3-4pm; Christian Meeting 6 - 8 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509 for Birthday Parties and Private Bookings.
Tir Na nOg: Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto. Saturday 2nd Feb. Music by White Ice. Membership now open - closes 31st March 2013. Renewal forms available in clubrooms. Adults £25. Pensioners £5. Student/Underage £5. New and lapsed members welcome. Registration Meeting Monday 11th February at 7.30 p.m. for U6, U8, U10, U12 ,U14 Boys & Girls, U16 Boys, Minor Boys. All parents must attend to sign consent forms. Registration fee for each child is £5, payable on the night.
Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Arts and Crafts Classes Tuesday & Wednesday 7 - 8 p.m. Computer Classes Thursday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. For more information contact Ann 38339916.
Marie Curie Table Quiz in Portadown Rugby Club on Friday 8th Feb. 8.30 p.m. sharp Tickets £5.
St. Malachy’s Hurling Club: BIG BINGO - begins Friday 8th March at 8.15 p.m. sharp in Pastoral Centre. 9 games at £30 line, £60 house. Big game must be won £50 line, £500 house. Adm £10 per 6 books.
Reflection They hustled him out of the town
Jesus is for everyone. Some thought they were the favourites or chosen or privileged ones of God. They couldn’t accept that he was for the whole world, not just for them.
God is for everyone at every time of life - for the child in helplessness and security, for the adolescent in confusion and exuberance, for the young adult in searching for and finding lasting love, for the mid-adult in disappointment and in joy of children, for the elderly in illness and in serenity - let us give thanks to God, for he is our God at all times and in all places.
And God is in all the places within ourselves, our zones of body, mind and soul; in that lonely place he is friend, in that guilty place he is forgiveness, in that shameful place he is affirmation, in that joyful place he is happiness, in that compassionate place he is mercy in that sharing place he is encouragement.
God is big enough to be for everyone; he is weak enough to be for everyone. And for this they wanted to get rid of Jesus, God’s presence among us his faithfulness for always.
PARISH - BE A PART OF IT OR BE APART FROM IT
**************** A MINUTE IN EVERY HOUR! AN HOUR IN EVERY DAY! A DAY IN EVERY WEEK
********** THE JOY RULE THINK OF JESUS THINK OF OTHERS THINK OF YOURSELF |
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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) - 1997 St Patrick’s Church, William Street - 1835.
10th February 2013 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 Monday 10am 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 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. Sheehan 38332218 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850
Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament today at 4 p.m. concluding with Benediction at 7 p.m. Torchlight Procession to Grotto.
Ministers of The Eucharist - St. John the Baptist week beginning 11th February Geraldine Lawless.
Ministry of The Word Week beginning 11th February - 10 a.m. Tommy Mallon.7 p.m. Pat Hagan.
The Ceremony of Light Celebration in preparation for Confirmation will be held during Mass on Tuesday 12th February at 7 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Please bring your Baptism Candle. Replacement ones can be purchased in the Pastoral Centre shop.
Ash Wednesday - 13th February (Day of Fast and Abstinence). Distribution of Ashes at Masses: St. John the Baptist 8.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m. & 7 p.m. St. Patrick’s 10 a.m. (Trocaire Boxes available in Churches).
Fast & Abstinence: If you are a Catholic and aged between 14 and 60 yrs. you are bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday which means that the amount of food we eat is considerably reduced. All Catholics aged over 14 yrs are bound to abstinence - giving up a particular kind of food or drink or form of amusement.
Recent Baptisms: Tia Hughes
Walk with Me - a Lenten Journey of Prayer booklets available - £1.
Parish Lenten Retreat - This year the parish will hold a Parish Lenten Retreat entitled 'Fish on Friday - For an Easter Like Never Before' and we invite everyone to be involved. The idea is really simple and offers the opportunity to do something different this year. The Retreat will take place every Friday night during the 7pm evening Eucharist. In addition everyone will be given a simple Retreat booklet to help you spend 5 minutes a day with God during the days of Lent. Why not give it a try this year and let God surprise you by making this Lent a really enjoyable preparation for an Easter like never before? Everything will be supplied and all that is needed is you.
Lourdes Triduum: Sunday 10th Torchlight Procession to Grotto at 7 p.m.; Monday 11th, Novena Mass 7 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church; a blessing of hands of those who care for the sick, aged, handicapped will take place during the Novena Mass.
Couples getting married during 2013 are invited to Mass next Saturday at 7pm in St John the Baptist Church - just after St Valentine’s Day. Those getting married in the Parish have been contacted - those getting married in other Parishes/Countries are welcome.
Year of Faith Bible Study based on Fr Pacwa’s book begins next Thursday after evening Mass in the Pastoral Centre. All welcome.
Do something special this Lent! Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the duration of Lent. Take this opportunity to help someone you love with an alcohol or drug problem by offering up your sacrifice as a prayer for their freedom and well-being. Take the Short-Term pledge and make a difference to someone’s life! For more information visit www.pioneerassociation.ie or contact Raymond O’Connor (003531) 874 9464
Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Anna Woods, Dorothy McGarrity, Margaret Wilson, Matt Hanratty, Kathleen Lavery, Thomas McKeown, Ann Hughes, Vincent McCann, Bobby Judge, Bridget Geraghty, Daphne O’Dwyer, Stephen McCann At This Time: Connie Keating, Patricia Hughes, Richard McNally, Ronnie Magennis, Maureen Creaney, James & Cassie Faloon, John Walsh, Rosetta & Paddy Grimes Sunday 10th: James McConaghy, John Rooney, Daniel Lynn, Tony Cavanagh, Peggy McVeigh Monday 11th: Sean Mulholland, Bernard Duffy, George Blacker, Pat McGuigan Tuesday 12th: M.M. Vincent Wright, Harry O’Neill, Geordie & Theresa McCann, Dympna Stuart, Pat Hamill, Rose Lappin, Patrick Grimes Wednesday 13th: Stephen Joseph Fitzpatrick, William Carvill, Peggy Sloan Thursday 14th: Caroline Byrne, Rosina Williamson, Pat Travers, Annie O’Neill, Peter Corrigan, Sarah Breen, William Shanks Friday 15th: Lyda Murphy, Laurence Cullen, Thomas Oliver, Elizabeth Walsh Saturday 16th: Aloysius Tennyson, Zofia Pokorna & Family, Aidan Donnelly, Nellie Halfpenny Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day
When submitting notices for the bulletin please include a name and telephone number Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication. Drumcree College: visit www.drumcreecollege.co.uk Our School. Our Community. Our Future. Your Choice. Support Drumcree College.
Feasts: 11th Our Lady of Lourdes; 13th Ash Wednesday; Thursday 14th Ss. Cyril & Methodius.
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. SELF HELP LINE - 38339639 - Response within 48 hours.
Book Shop Pastoral Centre: Opening hours this week - Saturday 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon. Tuesday - Friday 6 - 8 p.m. Confirmation and First Communion gifts now available.
St. Mary’s Youth Centre: due to planned refurbishment of the Centre the After School Club and Evening Club will now be operating from Drumcree College (the former Music Block). A warm welcome to all. For football training and boxing see relevant coaches.
St. John the Baptist P.S. PTA - ‘Quiz with a Difference’ in the Pastoral Centre, Friday 23rd February at 7.30 p.m. Admission £5 per person, includes light supper. Tickets available from the school.
ARMAGH HOSPITALITE PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES - Portadown and Loughgall Committee. Annual Pilgrmage 12th - 17th May Direct Flight from Belfast, including full board Euro 680. Limited number of places available for both Assisted Pilgrims and Pilgrims. Application forms for Assisted Pilgrim places are available in the sacristy of all Churches. Completed forms must be returned to the sacistry by Ash Wednesday. To request an application for for a Pilgrim place, contact Bernie Connolly 07801703219.
Taste the New Wine: Rediscovering Vatican II (A conversation with Bishop Donal Murray, Limerick). SMA Conference Centre, Dromantine Newry, Wednesday 27th Feb. 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. Booking essential. Cost £5. Telephone 00353 42 9336649 or email
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Congratulations to Rosalind Connolly, Woodside Green, a member of Team Ireland who won a Gold Medal at the Special Olympics Winter games in South Korea.
Ashgrove Community Centre: Monday Craft Classes 10am-12noon; Arts Class 2pm-4pm; Hip Hop Dance 6 - 8 p.m; Mixed Martial Arts 8-9pm Tuesday 11.30am - 12.30pm Seniors Luncheon Club; Bowls 2-4pm; MMA 7.30 - 8.30 p.m. Wednesday 10.30 - 11.30 a.m. Housing Executive Advice; Ballyoran Seniors Club 2 - 3.30 p.m; Eat to Succeed 5-6pm; Pride of Eireann 7.30-9pm. Thursday Seniors Luncheon Club 11.30 - 12.30 p.m.; Junior Indoor Soccer 4.30 - 5.30 p.m., Multi Skills Club 6-7pm; St. Malachy’s Bowling 7.30 - 9 p.m. Irish Language Class 8 - 9 p.m. Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m; MMA 7-8 p.m. Saturday Ballet Dancing 10.30 - 1.30 p.m; Bowls 1.45-2.45pm; MMA 3-4pm; Christian Meeting 6 - 8 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509 for Birthday Parties and Private Bookings.
Tir Na nOg: Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto. Membership now open - closes 31st March 2013. Renewal forms available in clubrooms. Adults £25. Pensioners £5. Student/Underage £5. New and lapsed members welcome. Registration Meeting Monday 11th February at 7.30 p.m. for U6, U8, U10, U12 ,U14 Boys & Girls, U16 Boys, Minor Boys. All parents must attend to sign consent forms. Registration fee for each child is £5, payable on the night.
Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Arts and Crafts Classes Tuesday & Wednesday 7 - 8 p.m. Computer Classes Thursday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. For more information contact Ann 38339916.
St. Malachy’s Hurling Club: BIG BINGO - begins Friday 8th March at 8.15 p.m. sharp in Pastoral Centre. 9 games at £30 line, £60 house. Big game must be won £50 line, £500 house. Adm £10 per 6 books.
The Presentation of the Lord Icon has been placed in St John the Baptist Church as an aid to prayer. Sunday 3rd Offertory Collection £2397-89 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays Reflection
From now on you will catch people
Caught by a smile in a crowded room, and you find the gathering is never the same; caught by a loving touch and you know you are not alone; caught by a joke on you and you know you are teased or mocked.
We are caught by the word of God and our lives are changed, like the friendship or a chance meeting that catches us unaware can change our lives.
We are caught by the compassion of God so that we know we are always loved, even when we cannot love ourselves. We are caught by God’s forgiveness and know that nothing of the past need catch us in nets of guilt; caught by the call of God and we know that God wants to catch others through us.
We are invited, each of us, into his service, to be caught by the beauty, joy, challenge and freedom of his invitation.
We know that we can be his followers, into his service. He catches us to be his word and presence, compassion and love in the world of today. PARISH - BE A PART OF IT OR BE APART FROM IT
**************** A MINUTE IN EVERY HOUR! AN HOUR IN EVERY DAY! A DAY IN EVERY WEEK
********** THE JOY RULE THINK OF JESUS THINK OF OTHERS THINK OF YOURSELF |
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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) - 1997 St Patrick’s Church, William Street - 1835.
17th February 2013 First 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 Monday 10am 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 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. Sheehan 38332218 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850
Our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVl after much prayer and reflection told us last Monday that he will resign the Papacy on Thursday 28th February next. On Ash Wednesday he asked us to ‘continue to pray for me, for the Church and for the future Pope.’ This we do as Pope Benedict faces these days of transition and change of ministry.
Ministers of The Eucharist - St. John the Baptist week beginning 18th February Elizabeth Wilson and John Geary.
Ministry of The Word Week beginning 18th February - 10 a.m. Michael Sherry.7 p.m. Jerome Marley.
Parish Lenten Retreat - This year the Parish is offering a Parish Lenten Retreat entitled 'Fish on Friday - For an Easter Like Never Before' and we invite everyone to be involved. The idea is really simple and offers the opportunity to do something different this year. The Retreat takes place every Friday night during the 7pm evening Eucharist. In addition everyone will be given a simple Retreat booklet to help you spend 5 minutes a day with God during the days of Lent. Why not give it a try this year and let God surprise you by making this Lent a really enjoyable preparation for an Easter like never before? Everything will be supplied and all that is needed is you.
Do something special this Lent! Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the duration of Lent. Take this opportunity to help someone you love with an alcohol or drug problem by offering up your sacrifice as a prayer for their freedom and well-being. Take the Short-Term pledge and make a difference to someone’s life! Forms to sign available in Churches. For more information visit www.pioneerassociation.ie or contact Raymond O’Connor (003531) 874 9464
Walk with Me - a Lenten Journey of Prayer booklets available - £1.
Recent Baptisms: Erin Fitzpatrick, Tomas Connolly, Kajus Agalakovas, Kevinas Agalakovas, VitalijaAgalakovaite
Feasts: Thursday 21st St. Peter Damian; Friday 22nd The Chair of St. Peter; Saturday 23rd St. Polycarp.
Year of Faith Bible Study based on Fr Pacwa’s book next Thursday after evening Mass in the Pastoral Centre. All welcome.
Year of Faith - Gathering in Faith Prayer Card available in Pastoral Centre Shop - £1.
Taste the New Wine: Rediscovering Vatican II (A conversation with Bishop Donal Murray, Limerick). SMA Conference Centre, Dromantine Newry, Wednesday 27th Feb. 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. Booking essential. Cost £5. Telephone 00353 42 9336649
Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Thursday 21st February after evening Mass.
Lenten Study Programme begins on Monday 11 a.m. - 12 noon in the Pastoral Centre. Those attending please reflect on the Sunday Readings for 17th February. All welcome.
Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Anna Woods, Dorothy McGarrity, Margaret Wilson, Matt Hanratty, Kathleen Lavery, Thomas McKeown, Ann Hughes, Vincent McCann, Bobby Judge, Bridget Geraghty, Daphne O’Dwyer, Stephen McCann, Patricia Wilson, Claudina Alves, Fr. Senan Timoney SJ At This Time: Agnes McCullaugh, Brita Berry Sunday 17th: Sean McCann(1st Anniversary), Imelda Austin, Cathy Connolly, Stephen Murphy, Agnes McQuade, Maureen McConville, Kathleen Lynn, Gertie Madden, Maria, Juana & Fernanda De Jesus Monday 18th: Fr. Desmond Cush, Lily Grimley, Johnny McGurgan, Theresa O’Dwyer Tuesday 19th: Vera King(1st Anniversary), Annie McConnell Wednesday 20th: Peter McKeown, Sarah Ann Bunting, Sheila Gorman, Jim McKeever, Charlie McVeigh Thursday 21st: Joseph Marley, Vincent Byrne, Mary Kelly, Owen McCann, Joseph Litter, Josie Fleming, Sean Gorman, Kevin Heatley Friday 22nd: Ellen Fearon, Paul Creaney, James McNally Saturday 23rd: Pauline Fay(1st Anniversary), Rita Litter, Thomas James Reid, Jimmy Clarke, Rose Judge Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day
When submitting notices for the bulletin please include a name and telephone number Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication. Drumcree College: visit www.drumcreecollege.co.uk Our School. Our Community. Our Future. Your Choice. Support Drumcree College.
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. SELF HELP LINE - 38339639 - Response within 48 hours.
Book Shop Pastoral Centre: Opening hours this week - Saturday 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon. Tuesday - Friday 6 - 8 p.m. Confirmation and First Communion gifts now available.
The Presentation of the Lord Icon has been placed in St John the Baptist Church as an aid to prayer.
Servite Priory - Benburb: Lenten Retreat, Sunday 3rd March, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Offering £25 (including meals). Book at the Priory 37 548241.
St. Mary’s Youth Centre: due to planned refurbishment of the Centre the After School Club and Evening Club will now be operating from Drumcree College (the former Music Block). A warm welcome to all. For football training and boxing see relevant coaches.
St. John the Baptist P.S. PTA - ‘Quiz with a Difference’ in the Pastoral Centre, Friday 22nd February at 7.30 p.m. Admission £5 per person, includes light supper. Tickets available from the school.
Phoenix Players present ‘The Matchmaker’ (a comedy by J.B. Keane) in the Pastoral Centre on Saturday 23rd February at 8 p.m. Admission £8.
The JOY rule Think of Jesus Think of Others Think of You Perhaps this Rule was part of Pope Benedict’s prayer!
Ashgrove Community Centre: Monday Craft Classes 10am-12noon; Arts Class 2pm-4pm; Hip Hop Dance 6 - 8 p.m; Mixed Martial Arts 8-9pm Tuesday 11.30am - 12.30pm Seniors Luncheon Club; Bowls 2-4pm; MMA 7.30 - 8.30 p.m. Wednesday 10.30 - 11.30 a.m. Housing Executive Advice; Ballyoran Seniors Club 2 - 3.30 p.m; Eat to Succeed 5-6pm; Pride of Eireann 7.30-9pm. Thursday Seniors Luncheon Club 11.30 - 12.30 p.m.; Junior Indoor Soccer 4.30 - 5.30 p.m., Multi Skills Club 6-7pm; St. Malachy’s Bowling 7.30 - 9 p.m. Irish Language Class 8 - 9 p.m. Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m; MMA 7-8 p.m. Saturday Ballet Dancing 10.30 - 1.30 p.m; MMA 3-4pm; Christian Meeting 6 - 8 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509 for Birthday Parties and Private Bookings.
Tir Na nOg: Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto. Membership now open - closes 31st March 2013. Renewal forms available in clubrooms. Adults £25. Pensioners £5. Student/Underage £5. New and lapsed members welcome.
Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Arts and Crafts Classes Tuesday & Wednesday 7 - 8 p.m. Computer Classes Thursday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. For more information contact Ann 38339916.
St. Malachy’s Hurling Club: BIG BINGO - begins Friday 8th March at 8.15 p.m. sharp in Pastoral Centre. 9 games at £30 line, £60 house. Big game must be won £50 line, £500 house. Adm £10 per 6 books.
Ballyoran Community Association A.G.M. will be held in Ashgrove Community Centre on Wednesday 27th February at 11 a.m.
Spirituality resource - blog at decandsusan.wordpress.com - entitled Re Source.
Fr. O’Dwyer & Fr. Sheehan thank all who contributed to the February Dues ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays
Reflection Following the way of Jesus
As we set our feet on the path of Jesus, temptations will come to follow other paths, to give our energy and commitment to other ways, to look for life and happiness away from God.
The temptation to Jesus was to live for himself; like the instinct in each of us to see ourselves as number one. Jesus’ conviction, spread in his works of healing the sick in mind and body, of consoling people in all sorts of situations and teaching the way to God and finally in his death on the Crioss, is that true fulfilment is in being men and women of God for others.
He was son of God for us, not for himself; the temptation was to turn the spotlight on himself and accept a life of comfort, concerned with honour, wealth and power.
The gifts of personality that each has are to fit us for our journey of life, and to be shared with all we meet on the journey of life we share.
Our wealth, learning, talents - all we have received in our upbringing, all we have received from God - are to enrich not only ourselves, but are given for the life of the world.
Called by God to be men and women for others, we may be tempted to use our love and our talents, even faith and religion, just for ourselves.
May we walk in the path of true life may we create a world of equality and justice, where the dignity of people is valued as much as the dignity of God.
In Jesus we are brothers and sisters, men and women for others. Together may we walk on the path of life eternal.
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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) - 1997 St Patrick’s Church, William Street - 1835.
24th February 2013 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 Monday 10am 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 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. Sheehan 38332218 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850
Sacrament of Confirmation next Saturday 2nd March at 3 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Please keep wll those being confirmed in your prayers. All Parishioners are welcome to attend the ceremony.
Our Holy Father Pope Benedict steps down from the papacy next Thursday 28th February at 8 p.m. Rome time. The 7 p.m. Mass on that evening will be offered fo Thank God for the ministry and teaching of Pope Benedict. All welcome.
First Friday Notices: Confessions - Thursday 28th St. Patrick’s 6 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. Masses - Friday 1st St. Patrick’s 10 a.m. (Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament 10.30 a.m. - 6 p.m.) St. John the Baptist 7 p.m. The sick and housebound will be visited.
Ministers of The Eucharist - March Vigil Thomas McCooe, Mary McAlinden, Maura Berry, Bernadette Breen. 8.30 a.m. Margaret Marley, Owen Beattie, Richard Hendron. 10 a.m. Pat Devlin, Eamon Breen, Kathleen Hagan. 11.30 a.m. Ann Murphy, Eilish McKeever, Gerry Barlow, Pauline Chambers. St. Francis - Eithne McAtarsney. Rosemount - Patsy Lambe. St. John the Baptist week beginning 25th February John Geary and Maura Berry.
Feasts: Friday 1st St David
Ministry of The Word - March Vigil Louise Wilson. 8.30 a.m. Tommy Mallon. 10 a.m. Michael Sherry. 11.30 a.m. Niamh Marley. Week beginning 25th February - 10 a.m. Bridget McCann. 7 p.m. Sr. Mona Taggart.
Parish Lenten Retreat - This year the Parish is offering a Parish Lenten Retreat entitled 'Fish on Friday - For an Easter Like Never Before' and we invite everyone to be involved. Next Friday the emphasis is on the youth of the Parish. Young people are encouraged to come to the Pastoral Centre at 5.45pm and that session will flow into the celebration of Mass at 7pm. All young people welcome.
SHYNE meeting Sunday 24th at 7pm in the Pastoral Centre.
Recent Baptisms: Zahra Beth Awada, Clodagh Lily Kirwan
Year of Faith Bible Study continues next Thursday after evening Mass in the Pastoral Centre. All welcome.
Lenten Study Programme continues Monday 11 a.m. - 12 noon in the Pastoral Centre. Those attending please reflect on the Sunday Readings for 24th February. All welcome.
Personality and Spirituality Workshop: (Finding a balance to assist your life of prayer) - led by Denis Bradley. Drumcree Pastoral Centre, Tuesday March 19th at 7.30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Young Priest Society: meeting on Wednesday 27th February in the Pastoral Centre after evening Mass.
Trocaire awareness: Gemma will speak at all Masses this weekend.
Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Bobby Judge, Bridget Geraghty, Stephen McCann, Patricia Wilson, Claudina Alves, Fr. Senan Timoney SJ, Oriando Miranda, Gerry McGreevy At This Time: Molly Murphy, John Woolsey, James McNally Sunday 24th: Sarah Jane Donnelly, Mary Sherry, Molly McCann, Marcelo & Sarah Magalhains Monday 25th: Winnifred McConaghy, John McNally, Pat Shevlin, Mary Muldoon, Philomena Mackle, Maire Jackson, Elizabeth Murphy Tuesday 26th: M.M. Dorothy McGarrity, M.M. Anna Woods, Nora Cullen, Tommy Knox, Brendan Smyth, Catherine Kelly, Jack Derry, Rose Monaghan Wednesday 27th: M.M. Margaret Wilson, Sarah Mallon, Anne Williams, Etta Burns, Mary Lucy McKeever, Mary Lavery Thursday 28th: M.M. Matt Hanratty, Dolly Tennyson, Donal McNeice, James Hanratty, Sean Dunbar, Gerry Hamill Friday 1st: M.M. Ann Hughes, M.M. Kathleen Lavery, Aoife Crummie, Barney McKeown, James Mulholland, Nell Follis, Martin Breen Saturday 2nd: M.M. Vincent McCann, Bill McAtamney, Vera Gorman, Kitty O’Neill, Kay McNally, Ita Freeburn, Brian McGeough
Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day
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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. SELF HELP LINE - 38339639 - Response within 48 hours.
Book Shop Pastoral Centre: Opening hours this week - Saturday 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon. Tuesday - Friday 6 - 8 p.m. Confirmation and First Communion gifts now available.
Servite Priory - Benburb: Lenten Retreat, Sunday 3rd March, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Offering £25 (including meals). Book at the Priory 37 548241.
St. Mary’s Youth Centre: due to planned refurbishment of the Centre the After School Club and Evening Club will now be operating from Drumcree College (the former Music Block). A warm welcome to all. For football training and boxing see relevant coaches.
Ulster Project Delaware: An evening to mark the retirement of Dr. Sally Milbury-Steen will be held in the Pastoral Centre on Wednesday March 13th, beginning at 7.30 p.m. All UPD participants and leaders (1978 - present) are welcome to attend. It would be appreciated if those attending would bring along a dish of some kind to help with catering costs. Your UPD shirt and any photo albums you might have could also be brought along. Please reserve your place by contacting Martin at
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or alternatively the Ulster Project event on facebook. Reservations should be made before Wednesday March 6th.
Cumann Seanchais Ard Mhacha: The second lecture in the 2012 programme, ‘Ireland and the wider world’ will be given by Professor Nicholas Canny of NUI Galway on Wednesday 6th March at 8 p.m. in the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library and Archive.
Year of Faith - Gathering in Faith Prayer Card available in Pastoral Centre Shop - £1.
Magnificat - March booklet containing readings and prayers for Mass, meditations, Morning and Evening and Night Prayer of the Church. £2.50 from the Pastoral Centre Bookshop.
Ashgrove Community Centre: Monday Craft Classes 10am-12noon; Arts Class 2pm-4pm; Hip Hop Dance 6 - 8 p.m; Mixed Martial Arts 8-9pm Tuesday 11.30am - 12.30pm Seniors Luncheon Club; Bowls 2-4pm; MMA 7.30 - 8.30 p.m. Wednesday 10.30 - 11.30 a.m. Housing Executive Advice; Ballyoran Seniors Club 2 - 3.30 p.m; Eat to Succeed 5-6pm; Pride of Eireann 7.30-9pm. Thursday Seniors Luncheon Club 11.30 - 12.30 p.m.; Junior Indoor Soccer 4.30 - 5.30 p.m., Multi Skills Club 6-7pm; St. Malachy’s Bowling 7.30 - 9 p.m. Irish Language Class 8 - 9 p.m. Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m; MMA 7-8 p.m. Saturday Ballet Dancing 10.30 - 1.30 p.m; MMA 3-4pm; Christian Meeting 6 - 8 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509 for Birthday Parties and Private Bookings.
Tir Na nOg: Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto. Membership now open - closes 31st March 2013. Renewal forms available in clubrooms. Adults £25. Pensioners £5. Student/Underage £5. New and lapsed members welcome.
Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Arts and Crafts Classes Tuesday & Wednesday 7 - 8 p.m. Computer Classes Thursday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. For more information contact Ann 38339916.
St. Malachy’s Hurling Club: BIG BINGO - begins Friday 8th March at 8.15 p.m. sharp in Pastoral Centre. 9 games at £30 line, £60 house. Big game must be won £50 line, £500 house. Adm £10 per 6 books.
Ballyoran Community Association A.G.M. will be held in Ashgrove Community Centre on Wednesday 27th February at 11 a.m.
Spirituality resource - blog at decandsusan.wordpress.com - entitled Re Source.
Sunday 17th Offertory Collection - £2615-87 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays
Reflection This is my Son, listen to him
In the cloud and mist the disciples were afraid. They had climbed the mountain with Jesus, as they had been through tough times with him - times when people rejected him, mocked his sermons in the synagogue, condemned his compassion for people and now they had seen his glory - they had seen him at the best humanity could offer and they had seen what divinity looked like, the glory of God on the face of Jesus.
We journey like that - mountain steepness and boulders tire us, the summit seems far off, like trying to understand those we love, or trying to create some sort of a better world, or trying to live up to the call of God.
And we glimpse glory like when the mists lifts on a mountain, the glory of love and of reconciliation, or the glory of God’s nearness in prayer.
If we’re lost in a mountain mist we get afraid - and we get afraid in the mists of life - of losing our way, our health, our securities. There are times when we glimpse in the lifting of the mist that God is with us on all of the journey, caring for us in all troubles, offering us the word of life, naming each of us his beloved child. May we listen to his word, the word of comfort in trouble, of challenge in our ease, of faithfulness always.
PARISH - BE A PART OF IT OR BE APART FROM IT
**************** A MINUTE IN EVERY HOUR! AN HOUR IN EVERY DAY! A DAY IN EVERY WEEK
********** THE JOY RULE THINK OF JESUS THINK OF OTHERS THINK OF YOURSELF
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