Drumcree Parish Web Site

5th February 2012

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.
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St. John the Baptist Church, Garvaghy Road, (1777) - 1977
St. Patrick's Church, William Street – 1835

5th February 2012
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

Devotions and Benediction in St. Patrick's this evening at 7 p.m.

SHYNE Group - meeting at 7 p.m. in Pastoral Centre this evening, Sunday 5th.

Minister of the Eucharist
St.John the Baptist, week beginning 6th Maura Berry.

Ministry of The Word
Week beginnin 6th - 10 a.m. Tommy Mallon. 7 p.m. David Greer.

Recent Baptisms:
Emma Nora McGeown

Feasts: Monday 6th St. Paul Miki & Companion Martyrs; Tuesday 7th St. Mel; Wednesday 8th St. Jerome Emilani, St. Josephine Balchita; Friday 10th St.Scholastica

Saturday 11th February - Our Lady of Lourdes/World Day of the Sick.
Mass next Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church (no Mass in St. Patrick's) and Anointing of the Sick
Procession to Grotto after 7 p.m. Mass Saturday.

Sacrament of Confirmation - those preparing for the Sacrament will attend Mass this weekend along with parents and families. Sunday 10 a.m. Presentation P.S., Sunday 11.30 a.m. St. John the Baptist P.S. and Bun Scoil.

Thursday 7th - Mass for the members and benefactors of Armagh Diocesan Clerical
Benefit Society.
Sacrament of Confirmation: the SHYNE Programme for those preparing for Confirmation continues Friday in St. Mary's Youth Club 6.30 - 8.15 p.m. All Confirmandi should attend.

Armagh Hospitalite Pilgrimage to Lourdes:   limited number of both Assisted Pilgrim and Pilgrim places available. Application forms for Assisted Pilgrim Places are available from the Sacristies of both Churches. Completed forms must be returned before Wednesday 15th February. Pilgrim places may be booked by contacting Bernie Hanratty on 38361870. Direct flight from Belfast, including full board, 670 Euro.

Parish Mission - 10th - 16th March led by St. Patrick's Community.

Book Shop: Opening hours this week are as follows: Saturday 6-8.30pm; Sunday 9 am to 1 pm; Monday 10.30 am to 12 noon; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6 - 8.30 pm. Gifts for Confirmation and First Communion now available.

Credit Union School Quiz: Monday 6th February at 7 p.m. in Pastoral Centre.

Fr. Michael Sheehan is taking a sabbatical study leave in Rome. He will return at the beginning of June. He will be studying spirituality and christian archaeology.

Offertory Collection
Sunday 29th - £2350-73
Thanks to all who contributed
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Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays

Requiescant in Pace
Lately Deceased: Ellen Jane Geary, Margaret Robinson, Manuel Almeida, Bishop Michael Coleman, Brendan Cunningham, Margaret Gilbert, Rosaleen McBride, Ildfonsu Victor
At This Time: Theresa Hamill, William John Quinn, Rosetta & Paddy Grimes, Rose McShane, Maria & Vera Agostinho, Victor Dos Reis, Eugenia De Oliveira, Tommy Lamph
Sunday 5th: Gerald Byrne, Edward Fearon, Maeve Fearon, Elizabeth Freeburn, Philomena Dunbar, Sarah Jordan   Monday 6th: Pat Lawless(1st Anniversary), Patrick Campbell(1st Anniversary), Teresa Davidson, Ronnie Magennis, Eddie Grimes, Sarah Jane McCann, Joey Hanratty   Tuesday 7th: Eileen Grimley(1st Anniversary), Margaret Murphy, Lily McMahon, Jack Roberts, Matthew McCarthy, Mary Cullen, Joseph
McDonald, Dessie Heaney   Wednesday 8th: Adrian Marley(1st Anniversary), Rose Matchett, Elsie McCourt, Madeline Dunbar, Mariana & Joaquim Mendonca, Alfonso Soares Family   Thursday 9th: Elizabeth Turley, Patrick Creaney, Margaret Harrison, Jimmie Dunbar, James Falloon, Cassie Falloon, Vincent Cullen
Friday 10th: Peggy McVeigh, Tony Cavanagh, Dympna Hall, James McConaghy, Daniel Lynn
Saturday 11th: Bernard Duffy, Pat McGuigan, George Blacker, Sean Mulholland
   Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day

When submitting notices for the bulletine 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
URGENTLY REQUIRED!! Ladies, Men's and Children's clothing. Clothes shop, tel. 38393898 or Furniture shop tel. 38394219, Mayfair Business Centre. Monday - Friday 10am- 3pm. Saturday 10am - 1 pm.
        SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours.
Tea Dance Thursday 16th February in Tir Na nOg. Ticket £3 available from shop in Mayfair Centre.

Tir Na nOg: Senior Training (men) Tuesday 8 p.m. Club VO2.
Friday 7 p.m. Rugby Club. Sunday 11 a.m. Public Park.
Ladies Tuesday 6.30 p.m. at Club. Friday 6.50 p.m. Club VO2.
Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto.
Sat. 4th Feb. Music by White Ice. Sat. 11th Feb. Music by Traxmix. No cover charge.

St. Mary's A.B.C. (Boxing Club):
Training Thursday 8 - 12 yrs. old 7 - 8 p.m. 13 yrs plus 8 - 9 p.m.

ACCORD: pre-marriage courses must be booked at least 10 months before the wedding date. Bookings to be made through 1 Tavanagh Avenue, Portadown. Phone 38334781.

Engaged Encounter is designed for couples preparing for marriage and seeks to enrich communication in all aspects of their relationship. The next residential weekend will take place on 24th & 25th March in the Dromantine Centre, Newry. For more information phone 7930 0340 or                       e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Orchard Community Group (Kilmore Parish) hope to commence Flower Arranging Classes in the Pastoral Centre, Drumcree on Monday 6th February at 7.30 p.m. For information contact Maria on 38891454 or 07743580701

Cumann Seanchais Ard Mhacha: The first lecture in the 2012 programme `The execution of Blessed Patrick O'Loughran' will be held on Wednesday 8th February, 8 p.m. in the Cardinal O Fiaich Library and Archive.

Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. ICT Classes to be arranged. Gentle
Exercise Classes to be arranged. Arts & Crafts Classes Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays 7 - 8.30 p.m. Workshop / Craft Shop open Tuesday - Saturday. Friends Cafe open every day. For more
information contact Carol on 38339916.
Bannside Knitting Club - Tuesdays 7 - 8.30 p.m. St. Mary's Hall - The Good Old Days. Writing your Life History. Do You Enjoy Singing? Contact the centre for details of above activities.

St. Mary's A.B.C. (Boxing Club):
Training Thursday 8 - 12 yrs. old 7 - 8 p.m. 13 yrs plus 8 - 9 p.m.

Ashgrove Community Centre:
Monday - 5 - 6 p.m. Indoor Football (Junior 7 - 14 yrs.).
6 - 7 p.m. Street Dance Class ( 5 - 11yrs.)
7 - 8 p.m. Circuits Exercise Class. Tuesday 12 - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. 5.30 - 6.30 p.m. & 7.30 - 9 p.m. Slimming World.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - noon Housing Executive Advice. 2 - 3.30 p.m. Ballyoran Senior Citizens Club. Ladies Boxercise 5.45 p.m. - 6.45 p.m. Pilates 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Contact Laura 07864858322 for booking Pilates). Thursday 12 noon - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. 7.30 - 9 p.m. St. Malachy's Indoor Bowling Club. 8 - 9 p.m. Irish Language Class. Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509.

Drumcree College:
Linda May's Dance Class - every Tuesday 4 - 8 yrs 5 - 6 p.m. 9 - 16 yrs 6 - 7 p.m.

St. John the Baptist P.S. PTA - Fashion Show on Friday 17th February at 7.30 p.m. in Pastoral Centre. Ticket £5 (includes light refreshments). Tickets available from school - phone 38336211.

THANKS! - Jimmy McCann and Pat Reid thank all who sold and bought tickets for Third World Missionaries. Results are: 1st M. Kelly, Shankill, Lurgan. 2nd M. Smith, Rose Cottages. 3rd M. Kelly, Bluestone Hall, Craigavon. Total amount raised £1209.

Ballyoran Community Association and all Community Groups. All are invited to attend an open meeting in Ashgrove Centre on Wednesday 22nd February at 7 p.m. Come along and discuss any problems e.g. benefits housing etc, grants or refurbishments. Reps from the various relevant bodies will attend. For more information contact Yvonne on 0791989114.

Reflection

That is why I came

Many times Jesus wondered
why he was on earth.

He knew and believed deep down in his
Father's will
that he would live and die and rise for love;
that he would show the world that God cares
especially for the poor and the needy.

And as he preached and prayed
and healed and forgave
in the name of God his Father,
he was a man committed to his mission.

We want that ourselves:
to have a place in the world
where we make a difference;
where we can love and be loved,
where we can share life with others.

We want to ease the lot of the sick,
to make a difference in the poverty of the world,
to create a better world for our
children.

Like Jesus,
we want to know why we are here.
His conviction
of why he came
can touch us.

For all of us, like Jesus,
are here on earth for the same reasons:
to live in the love of God,
to bring that love in the ordinary places of life
and give praise to God in heaven.

PARISH -
BE A PART OF IT
OR BE APART FROM IT

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A MINUTE IN EVERY HOUR!
AN HOUR IN EVERY DAY!
A DAY IN EVERY WEEK

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THE JOY RULE
THINK OF JESUS
THINK OF OTHERS
THINK OF YOURSELF

12th February 2012

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 in St. John the Baptist Church today commencing at 4 p.m. and concluding with Benediction at 7 p.m.

Minister of the Eucharist
St.John the Baptist, week beginning 13th Martin Barlow.

Ministry of The Word
Week beginning 13th - 10 a.m. Michael Sherry. 7 p.m. Ursula Barlow.

Recent Baptisms:Shannon Mary Green, Kacper Kevin Skwara, Michal Patryk
Kazmuchia, Noah Creaney

Feasts: Tuesday 14th Ss. Cyril & Methodius; Valentine; Friday 17th St. Fintan.

SHYNE Programme for those preparing for Confirmation will continue with Mass at 7 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church on Thursday 16th February. Those wishing to take part in the fun trip the following week should bring their consent forms to Mass.

Due to preparations for the SHYNE Programme Mass, exposition of The Blessed Sacrament will not take place next Thursday.

Parish Pastoral Council - meeting on Thursday 16th after evening Mass.

Parish Mission - 10th - 16th March led by St. Patrick's Community.

Lent: What are you doing?

What will our Parish look like in five years time?

Current Reality/Challenges and Possibilities?

On Tuesday 21st February in Drumcree Pastoral Centre at 7.30 p.m. there will be an open gathering for all interested parishioners on this topic. It is one that should concern all of us. Some of the issues to be discussed are Church attendances and levels of Sacramental practice, the declining number of priests/religious and the implications of Baptism and the responsibility of the lay faithful.
This is an important gathering and the results from these engagements across the Diocese will help to shape the pastoral plan for the next few years.
The Parishes of the Pastoral Area will also be attending.

Book Shop: Opening hours this week are as follows:
Saturday 6-8.30pm; Sunday 9 am to 1 pm; Monday 10.30 am to 12 noon; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6 - 8.30 pm. Gifts for Confirmation and First Communion now available.

The Alliance of Filipino Communities in Portadown will speak at Masses next weekend and have a collection for the victims of the recent typhoon in the Philippines.

Lough Derg - A Day of Friendship & Prayer - Ash Wednesday 22nd February. Guest speaker: Brother David Jardine. Boats run from 10:30am. Suggested donation €20 includes refreshments on arrival and light lunch.
Departure 2:30pm Book: telephone 00 353 71 9861518

`Can I stay in the Catholic Church?' is a question faced by many Catholics in the light of the child abuse crisis. The book is by Fr Brian Lennon, Jesuit priest. He will discuss his book in the Synod Hall, Armagh on Thursday 23rd February at 8.15pm. There will be time for feedback. So, if you have concerns about the Church and would like to discuss them, please come. All are welcome!

Offertory Collection
Sunday 5th - £2601-85
Thanks to all who contributed
++++++++++++++
Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays

Requiescant in Pace
Lately Deceased: Rosaleen McBride, Ildfonsu Victor, Susan Brankin, Pat Quinn, Mary Martin
At This Time: Mickey Maguire, Denis O'Carroll, Danny Hughes, Daniel Lynn, John Walsh, Patrick McGrath
Sunday 12th: Dympna Stuart(1st Anniversary), Geordie & Theresa McCann, Barry O'Neill, Pat Hamill, Patrick Grimes, Rose Lappin, Agostinha & Engracia Lopes, Lucrecia Monteiro, Bastao Vasconcelos, Mateus Eco, Maria Ribeiro, Luis & Maria Corbato, Ezequil Monteiro   Monday 13th: William Carvill, Peggy Sloan
Tuesday 14th: Caroline Byrne, Rosina Williamson, Pat Travers, William Shanks, Sarah Breen   Wednesday 15th: May Sloan, Thomas Oliver, Lyda Murphy, Elizabeth Walsh, Laurence Cullen, Peter Corrigan
Thursday 16th: M.M. Margaret Robinson, Agnes McCullaugh, Aidan Donnelly, Aloysius Tennyson, Nellie Halfpenny   Friday 17th: Gertie Madden(1st Anniversary), Cathy Connolly, Imelda Austin, Kathleen Lynn, Agnes McQuade Saturday 18th: Theresa O'Dwyer, Brigid Murray, Fr. Desmond Cush, Zofia Pokorna & Family, Lily Grimley,Johnny McGurgan, Tony Metcalfe
   Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day

When submitting notices for the bulletine 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
URGENTLY REQUIRED!! Ladies, Men's and Children's clothing. Clothes shop, tel. 38393898 or Furniture shop tel. 38394219, Mayfair Business Centre. Monday - Friday 10am- 3pm. Saturday 10am - 1 pm.
        SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours.
Tea Dance Thursday 16th February in Tir Na nOg. Ticket £3
available from shop in Mayfair Centre.

Tir Na nOg: Senior Training (men) Tuesday 8 p.m. Club VO2.
Friday 7 p.m. Rugby Club. Sunday 11 a.m. Public Park.
Ladies Tuesday 6.30 p.m. at Club. Friday 6.50 p.m. Club VO2.
Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto.
Sat. 11th Feb. Music by Traxmix. No cover charge.

St. Mary's A.B.C. (Boxing Club):
Training Thursday 8 - 12 yrs. old 7 - 8 p.m. 13 yrs plus 8 - 9 p.m.

ACCORD is celebrating its Golden Jubilee this year. Former ACCORD members are invited to celebrate with us at our 50th Anniversary Mass on Sunday 4th March at 11.30 a.m. in St. Malachy's Church, Belfast. Please call 90233002 for further details.

Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Crafts Classes Tue., Wed. 7 - 8.30 p.m. Recalling the history of St. Mary's Hall - contact Ann 38339916. Writing your life history - contact Ann.

Orchard Community Group Flower Arranging Classes in the Pastoral Centre, Drumcree on Mondays at 7.30 p.m. For information contact Maria on 38891454 or 07743580701

THANKS! Holy Ghost Missions thank all who continue to contribute to the mite boxes in Costcutters and McCracken Spar. Amount raised £305.

St. John the Baptist P.S. PTA - Fashion Show on Friday 17th February at 7.30 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre. Ticket £5 (includes light refreshments). Tickets available from school. Phone 38336211.

The Pioneers we are making a special effort to promote a short-term pledge of abstinence from alcohol for the duration of Lent for the
well-being of others.

Ashgrove Community Centre:
Monday - 5 - 6 p.m. Indoor Football (Junior 7 - 14 yrs.).
6 - 7 p.m. Street Dance Class ( 5 - 11yrs.) 7 - 8 p.m. Circuits
Exercise Class. Tuesday 12 - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. 5.30 - 6.30 p.m. & 7.30 - 9 p.m. Slimming World. Wednesday 10 a.m. - noon Housing Executive Advice. 2 - 3.30 p.m. Ballyoran Senior
Citizens Club. Thursday 12 noon - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. 7.30 - 9 p.m. St. Malachy's Indoor Bowling Club. 8 - 9 p.m. Irish Language Class. Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509.

Drumcree College: Linda May's Dance Class - every Tuesday 4 - 8 yrs 5 - 6 p.m. 9 - 16 yrs 6 - 7 p.m.

9th March, 8 p.m. - 3 Priests in St. Patrick's Cathedral. Ticket £15 from Armagh Tourist Information Centre, 028 37521800.
15th March, 7.30 p.m. - Irish Stew Night with the Bards of Armagh in the Navan Centre. Ticket £10 available from Tourist Information Centre.

Ballyoran Community Association and all Community Groups. All are invited to attend an open meeting in Ashgrove Centre on Wednesday 22nd February at 7 p.m. Come along and discuss any problems e.g. benefits housing etc, grants or refurbishments. Reps from the various relevant bodies will attend. For more information contact Yvonne on 0791989114.

If you have moved to the Parish or changed address within the past year and would like to contribute to the upkeep of the Parish, using envelopes, please complete the slip below. Place in collection basket or leave at Parochial House, 15 Moy Road. Thank you.

Name..............................................................................................

Address..........................................................................................

Old Address/Parish........................................................................

Reflection

Rejected by many, accepted by
Jesus

A person rejected in society
came to Jesus
and openly knelt before him to be healed,
the leper was an outcast;
people feared he would contaminate them.

This illness was a way of defining him;
and then he was put out of sight.

Labels for people define them and narrow them.
We don't want to be labelled.

Maybe we label people out of fear,
or for a quiet life.
If we think they are different from us,
we don't have to deal with them.

Jesus sees the whole person,
not any single part of the personality.

And Jesus was so compassionate, so open
that people couldn't take it,
and he stayed outside the town,
the place where rejected people live.

He was at home there
because he himself was rejected by his own;
he was at home there,
because he touched those people with love;
he is always at home with love.

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

19th February 2012

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

Minister of the Eucharist
St.John the Baptist, week beginning 20th Teresa McCaffrey.

Ministry of The Word
Week beginning 20th - 10 a.m. Bridget McCann. 7 p.m. Olivia McDonald.

Recent Baptisms:Sophia Ella Anna Cassells, Eimear Geraldine Quinn, Ethan Geoffrey Pharro, Harry Patrick McQuaid,
Jacob Conor Kerr

Feasts: Tuesday 21st St. Peter Damien; Wednesday 22nd Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday 22nd 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 both Churches).

Lent: What are you doing?

Fast and Abstinence: Are you a Catholic and aged between 18 and 60 years? If yes, then you are bound to fast on Ash Wednesday, 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.

The Alliance of Filipino Communities in Portadown will speak at Masses this weekend and have a collection for the victims of the recent typhoon in the Philippines.

Drumcree College
The Northern Ireland Commission for Catholic Education in its third recommendation for the Greater Armagh City and District Project Area concerning post-primary education says: The Trustees will initiate immediate discussions with CCMS with a view to consulting on the closure of Drumcree College in Portadown, subject to guaranteed access for current pupils to Catholic post-primary provision in the project area. This work is to be completed by June 2012.
The Board of Governors of the College have organised a meeting in the school on Wednesday 22nd February at 8 p.m. All interested welcome.

What will our Parish look like in five years time?
Current Reality/Challenges and Possibilities?
On Tuesday 21st February in Drumcree Pastoral Centre at 7.30 p.m. there will be an open gathering for all interested parishioners on this topic. It is one that should concern all of us. Some of the issues to be discussed are Church attendances and levels of Sacramental practice, the declining number of priests/religious and the implications of Baptism and the responsibility of the lay faithful.This is an important gathering and the results from these engagements across the Diocese will help to shape the pastoral plan for the next few years.The Parishes of the Pastoral Area will also be attending.

CROSSROADS 2012
ULSTER YOUTH CONGRESS

Crossroads is a new vibrant event organised by the Ulster Diocesan Youth Offices. The event is for youth from all over the Northern Dioceses to journey and discover faith through prayer, music, talks, workshops and much more.

When: Sunday 26th February 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (7 p.m. Leaving Mass)
Where: St. Ciaran's College, Ballygawley
Who: The event is for those aged 14+
Cost: FREE

Further information contact the Diocesan Youth Ministry Office on
028/048 37523084 or e-mail
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Parish Mission - 10th - 16th March led by St. Patrick's Community.

Lenten Study Programme will begin in the Pastoral Centre ll a.m. - 12 noon every Monday from 27th February. Those attending are asked to reflect on the Sunday Readings.

Parish Lenten Group begins Wednesday 29th - 7.45 - 9.15 p.m. in Pastoral Centre. Contact 077597688788 or
07742694514 or leave name in Sacristy.

Thanks to all who contributed
to the recent Dues

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Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays

Requiescant in Pace
Lately Deceased: Ildfonsu Victor, Susan Brankin, Pat Quinn, Mary Martin, Brian McGrane, Seamus Murphy, Jose Jaime Soares
At This Time: Margaret Smyth, Fernando Muniz, Doreen Devlin
Sunday 19th: M.M. Margaret Gilbert, Stephen Murphy, Robert Jones, Annie McConnell
Monday 20th: Charlie McVeigh, Sheila Gorman, Peter McKeown, Sarah Bunting, Jim McKeever
Tuesday 21st: Vincent Byrne, Joseph Litter, Joseph Marley, Owen McCann, Mary Ellen Kelly
Wednesday 22nd: John McConville, John Woolsey, Edward Murphy, Ellen Fearon, Paul Creaney, James McNally Thursday 23rd: M.M. Rosaleen McBride, Rose Judge, Jimmy Clarke, Rita Litter, James McNally, Orlando Da Costa Friday 24th: Molly McCann(1st Anniversary), Charlie O'Neill, Teresinha Correia
Saturday 25th: John McNally, Elizabeth Murphy, Winifred McConaghy, Antonio & Felizmina Correia, Domingos Antonio
           Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day

When submitting notices for the bulletine 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
URGENTLY REQUIRED!! Ladies, Men's and Children's clothing. Clothes shop, tel. 38393898 or Furniture shop tel. 38394219, Mayfair Business Centre. Monday - Friday 10am- 3pm. Saturday 10am - 1 pm.
        SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours.

St. Joseph's Young Priest Society: next meeting on Tuesday 21st February in the Pastoral Centre after evening Mass.

DANCE - Friday 2nd March in Pastoral Centre.
Dancing 8.30 p.m. - 12.30 a.m.
Music - Blue Magic
Adm. £5 (includes supper)

Book Shop: Opening hours this week are as follows:
Saturday 6-8.30pm; Sunday 9 am to 1 pm; Monday 10.30 am to 12 noon; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6 - 8.30 pm. Gifts for Confirmation and First Communion now available.

Tir Na nOg: Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto.

Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Crafts Classes Tue., Wed. 7 - 8 p.m. Computer Classes Starting Thursday 15th March 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. - contact Ann 38339916.

The Pioneers we are making a special effort to promote a short-term pledge of abstinence from alcohol for the duration of Lent for the well-being of others.
Do something special this Lent. Have you a friend or family member who has a problem with alcohol? Do you want to help in a simple yet effective way? Then take the pledge for Lent. Forms available in Churches. Make a difference to someones life.

`Can I stay in the Catholic Church?' is a question faced by many Catholics in the light of the child abuse crisis. The book is by Fr Brian Lennon, Jesuit priest. He will discuss his book in the Synod Hall, Armagh on Thursday 23rd February at 8.15pm. There will be time for feedback. So, if you have concerns about the Church and would like to
discuss them, please come. All are welcome!

St. Mary's A.B.C. (Boxing Club):
Training Thursday 8 - 12 yrs. old 7 - 8 p.m. 13 yrs plus 8 - 9 p.m.

Ashgrove Community Centre:
Monday - 5 - 6 p.m. Indoor Football (Junior 7 - 14 yrs.).
6 - 7 p.m. Street Dance Class ( 5 - 11yrs.) 7 - 8 p.m. Circuits
Exercise Class. Tuesday 12 - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. 5.30 - 6.30 p.m. & 7.30 - 9 p.m. Slimming World. Wednesday 10 a.m. - noon Housing Executive Advice. 2 - 3.30 p.m. Ballyoran Senior
Citizens Club. Indoor Socer 5 - 6 p.m. Thursday 12 noon - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. 7.30 - 9 p.m. St. Malachy's Indoor Bowling Club. 8 - 9 p.m. Irish Language Class. Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509.

Ballyoran Community Association and all Community Groups. All are invited to attend an open meeting in Ashgrove Centre on Wednesday 22nd February at 7 p.m. Come along and discuss any problems e.g. benefits housing etc, grants or refurbishments. Reps from the various relevant bodies will attend. For more information contact Yvonne on 0791989114.

St. John's Scouts: Scouts Monday 7 - 9 p.m. Cubs Tuesday 7 - 8.30 p.m. Beavers Wednesday 7 - 8 p.m. Former members that have unifroms please leave at Den on any of above nights. Thank you.

Orchard Community Group Flower Arranging Classes in the Pastoral Centre, Drumcree on Mondays at 7 p.m.

If you have moved to the Parish or changed address within the past year and would like to contribute to the upkeep of the Parish, using envelopes, please complete the slip below. Place in collection basket or leave at Parochial House, 15 Moy Road. Thank you.

Name..............................................................................................

Address..........................................................................................

Old Address/Parish........................................................................

Your sins are forgiven

We need to hear these words;
when we feel guilty over things said or done,
when our faults are like a dark window,
or like muddied water,
we need these words of Jesus.

Your sins are forgiven.

Like the paralysed man we need others
who will bring us to the forgiveness of God,
who will carry us in the weakness of our soul
when our convictions seem so fragile.

Then the words of Jesus,
Your sins are forgiven,
like melting snow in winter,
like flowers growing from rocks,
like the touch of someone who is loving.

Forgiveness brings joy and freedom,
like when a person is healed
or like when the burden of guilt is lifted,
like a gift we know we need
but which no one can give but God alone.

If we bring our sin to God,
the words of Jesus
will lift our hearts in hope and joy.

Your sins are forgiven.

PARISH -
BE A PART OF IT
OR BE APART FROM IT

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A MINUTE IN EVERY HOUR!
AN HOUR IN EVERY DAY!
A DAY IN EVERY WEEK

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THE JOY RULE
THINK OF JESUS
THINK OF OTHERS
THINK OF YOURSELF

26th February 2012

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.

Devotions1st & 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

Minister of the Eucharist
St.John the Baptist, from 27th Eddie McVeigh and Geraldine Lawless.
March: 7pm Miriam Loftus, Bernadette Breen, Mary McAlinden, Ruairi O'Hanlon; 8.30am Martin Barlow, Patsy Hanratty, Eddie McVeigh; 10am Denis McKeever, Kathleen Hagan, Seamus McCaffrey; 11.30am Bronagh Hagan, Kate Guy, Bernie Mallon, Patricia Halfpenny.
St Francis-Eithne McAtarsney; Rosemount-Patsy Lambe.

Ministry of The Word
from 27th - 10 a.m. Peggy McKeever.
7 p.m. Pat Hagan.
March: 7pm Louise Wilson; 8.30am Tommy Mallon; 10am Michael Sherry; 11.30am Niamh Marley

Sacrament of Confirmation
Ceremony of Light this Sunday 26th at 7pm in St John the Baptist Church. Please bring your Baptismal Candle. All welcome.
Cardinal Brady will Confirm next Sunday at 3pm. Keep those being Confirmed and the families, sponsors and teachers in your prayers.

Recent Baptisms:Maisie Conn; Lexi Rae Carroll; Maisie Eve Fox; Mairtin Brian John Moylan; Isla Rose Trainor; Calum Eamon Woods; Bruno Miguel & Rodrigo Alexandre & Jessica Sophia Vassalo Serrador.

Drumcree College: keep up to date - visit www.drumcreecollege.co.uk

The sick and housebound will be visited this week.

Explaining parts of the Mass: at a youth Mass in Madrid last year the Mass was explainedas it was celebrated.
Cardinal Brady has asked that this be done in Parish in preparation for the Eucharistic Congress. This week and next as Mass is celebrated it will be explained. This will disrupt the flow of the liturgy but will be beneficial in the long run.

The Alliance of Filipino Communities thank all who gave to their appeal: £3447.67stg and 16Euro was raised.

Parish Mission - A group called St Patrick's Community will be giving a Mission in our Parish from 12th to 16th March. They will speak at the Masses on 10th/11th March. The main focus of the Mission will be each evening in St John the Baptist Church at 7pm. each evening has a different theme with testimonies from the group, prayer, music and a lot more. MoDPP really encourages you to come to all five nights to get the most out of the Mission.

Lenten Study Programme will begin in the Pastoral Centre ll a.m. - 12 noon every Monday from 27th February. Those attending please reflect on the Sunday Readings.

Parish Lenten Group begins Wednesday 29th - 7.45 - 9.15 p.m. in Pastoral Centre. Contact 077597688788 or
07742694514 or leave name in Sacristy.

2 Lenten Evenings of Reflection & Prayer led by Fr Frank Brady SJ in the Pastoral Centre on 7th & 28th March.
Volunteer for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress – Closing date: 17th March – if you want to get involved fill in the form available on www.iec2012.ie/volunteer.

Women's World Day of Prayer: Friday 2nd March at 8pm in St Mark's Church of Ireland. Women of Malaysia
prepared the theme `Let Justice Prevail.' All welcome.

Feasts: Thursday 1st St David.

Offeratory Collect £2133.93
Sunday 19th February
Thanks to all who contributed

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Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays

Requiescant in Pace
Lately Deceased: Susan Brankin, Pat Quinn, Mary Martin, Brian McGrane, Jose Jaime Soares, Sean McCann, Vera King, Pauline Fay
At This Time: Sally Donnelly, Marie Jackson, Sean Lambe, Mary Josephine Sherry, Charles, Kathleen Levery, Britta Berry
Sunday 26th: Philomena Mackle (1st Anniversary), Tommy Knox, Jack,Eileen,Jim Derry, Brendan Smyth, Pat Shevlin, Molly Murphy, Molly,Leo, Mary McCooe, Nora Cullen, Da Costa Family, Gama Family, Rose Monaghan, Catherine Kelly
Monday 27th: Ann Marie Mallon (1st Anniversary), Sarah Mallon, Kevin Atkinson, Marjorie O'Neill, Mary Lucy McKeever, Etta Burns, Thomas Chambers, Mary Lavery
Tuesday 28th: Denis Gallagher, Sean Dunbar, James Hanratty, Esther Prentice, Gerry Hamill, Dolly Tennyson, Donal McNeice Wednesday 29th: Martin Breen, Nell Follis
Thursday 1st: Bro. Patrick Atkinson, James Mulholland, Beatrie da Costa, Barney McKeown, Aoife Crummie
Friday 2nd: Veronica Teague (1st Anniversary), Vera Warren, (1st Anniversary), Kay McNally, Tommy McParland, Ita Freeburn, Kitty O'Neill
Saturday 3rd: Joseph McConville (1st Anniversary), Patrick Marley, Mary Catherine Campbell, Hugh McCormac, Mary Agnes Dunbar, Anastasia McKeever, Isidore Campbell, Patrick Kelly

Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day

St. Vincent De Paul Society
URGENTLY REQUIRED!! Ladies, Men's and Children's clothing. Clothes shop, tel. 38393898 or Furniture shop tel. 38394219, Mayfair Business Centre. Monday - Friday 10am- 3pm. Saturday 10am - 1 pm.
        SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours.

St. Joseph's Young Priest Society: DANCE - Friday 2nd March in Pastoral Centre. 8.30 p.m. - 12.30 a.m. Music - Blue Magic
Adm. £5 (includes supper)

Book Shop: Opening hours this week are as follows:
Saturday 6-8.30pm; Sunday 9 am to 1 pm; Monday 10.30 am to 12 noon; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6 - 8.30 pm. Gifts for Confirmation and First Communion now available.

Tir Na nOg: Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto. Underage registration Monday 27th at 7.30pm at the Club. £5 fee covers insurance and Club membership. All underage must be
accompanied by an adult. Under 14 training Thursday 1st at 8pm at Scout Den. Senior Mens Challenge away to Drumrath (Co.Down) Sunday 4th at 2pm. Saturday 3rd MICROLIP and Support Adm £5.

Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Crafts Classes Tue., Wed. 7 - 8 p.m.
Computer Classes Starting Thursday 15th March 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. - contact Ann 38339916.

The Pioneers we are making a special effort to promote a short-term pledge of abstinence from alcohol for the duration of Lent for the well-being of others. Take the pledge for Lent. Forms available in Churches. Make a difference to someones life.

St John the Baptist PTA thank all the retailers who supplied clothing and all who supported in any way the recent Fashion Show. Over £2000 was raised.

Cumann Seanchais Ard Mhacha: second lecture `The "Big House" in Ulster' by Dr Olwen Purdue of Queen's University on Wednesday 7 March 2012 at:00pm in the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library and Archive.

Orchard Community Group Flower Arranging Classes in the Pastoral Centre, Drumcree on Mondays at 7 p.m.

St. Mary's A.B.C. (Boxing Club):
Training Thursday 8 - 12 yrs. old 7 - 8 p.m. 13 yrs plus 8 - 9 p.m.

.Ballyoran Community Association and All Community Groups would like to inform all persons those who are in receipt of benefits and housing allowance....Private or NIHE.... The Housing Executive and Craigavon Borough Council are promoting MONEY WEEK, which will provide for to gain advice and
assistance on all financial matters. On Wednesday 29th Feb from 1pm to 4pm an open surgery will be held with staff from their Accounts & Housing Benefit section. A Housing Rights Advisor is on hand to offer family advice & assistance. This available to all
members of the public, not just NIHE tenants.

Ashgrove Community Centre:   Monday - 5 - 6 p.m. Indoor Football (Junior 7 - 14 yrs.). 6 - 7 p.m. Street Dance Class ( 5 - 11yrs.) 7 - 8 p.m. Circuits Exercise Class. Tuesday 12 - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. 5.30 - 6.30 p.m. & 7.30 - 9 p.m. Slimming World. Wednesday 10 a.m. - noon Housing Executive Advice. 2 - 3.30 p.m. Ballyoran Senior Citizens Club. Indoor Socer 5 - 6 p.m. Junior Boxercise 6.30-7.30pm. Thursday 12 noon - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. 7.30 - 9 p.m. St. Malachy's Indoor Bowling Club. 8 - 9 p.m. Irish Language Class. Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509.

St. John's Scouts: Scouts Monday 7 - 9 p.m. Cubs Tuesday 7 - 8.30 p.m. Beavers Wednesday 7 - 8 p.m. Former members that have unifroms please leave at Den on any of above nights. Thank you.

Richmount Rual Community Association: bus trip to Stormont and Belfast City Hall 13th March. Tickets £4. Richmount Ramblers walking group - first get together 1st March at Richmount Primary at 7.30pm. Line dancing 1st March at Famous Groose £3per session. Archery Taster Session at Kilmore, Lurgan - £9 limited oplaces.
Further details for all of above Joe Garvey 07934186635 or
Geraldine Lawless 07516230437.

Servite Priory, Benburb - Lenten Retreat Sunday 4th March; Loss and Bereavement saturday 10th March - contact 37548241.

LENT - WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

When submitting notices for the bulletine please include a contact name and telephone number
Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication.

PARISH MISSION PRAYER

Heavenly Father, we pray that our Parish Mission may be a time of grace and renewal for all.
We ask you to bless all the families in our Parish, especially those who are experiencing difficulties.
Bless the old, the young, the poor, the sick, the unemployed, and those in sorrow or despair.
Help us dear Lord, to grow in faith and love of you.
Amen.

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Jesus was tempted by Satan.

Often we are tempted to give up on what is good, to live lives of shallow hopes, shallow relationships and shallow cares, and we know that when we want to do something good, another whisper or strong voice suggests something else.
Allow Jesus, the one who conquered his own temptations, to encourage us in our efforts to remain true in love to what is right.

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CROSSROADS 2012
ULSTER YOUTH CONGRESS

When: 26th February 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: St. Ciaran's Clge, Ballygawley

PARISH -
BE A PART OF IT
OR BE APART FROM IT

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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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