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:  Annie Sharkey, Brendan Bailey, Sean Keegan, Margaret McCooe, Geraldine Holdsworth, John McGarry
At This Time:  Mary Campbell, Vera Henderson, Mary Anne Blacker
Sunday 9th:  Edward Molloy(1st Anniversary), Jim Donnelly, Joey McCann, Frank Dummigan, William Friar
Monday 10th: Larry O’Neill, Colette Killops, Mary Conlon, Kathleen Cullen, Thomas Henry Brown, Gerald Mawhinney  
Tuesday 11th:  Willie Walsh, Sarah McGuigan, Cecelia Flanagan, Mary Jane McCoy, Johnny Gorman, Bella Jane Grimley  
Wednesday 12th: John Blacker, Brigid McEvoy, Tommy McVeigh, Mary Ann McAlinden, Catherine McShane  
Thursday 13th:  Elizabeth McCorry, Fr. PJ O’Hanlon, Sarah Jane McCann
Friday 14th:  Mary Theresa Morgan(1st Anniversary), William McCorry, Mary Eadie, Kevin McCann, Annie Halfpenny, Joseph Gorman, Dec. Members Pioneer Total Abstinence Assoc., Patrick Grimley, Margaret Greer
Saturday 15th:  Jim Lavery, Hanna Jones, Andrew McClean

Please leave anniversary notices at Parochial House, Moy Road or either Church. Thank you.

Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament today in St. John the Baptist Church commencing at 4 p.m. and concluding with Benediction at 7 p.m.

Ministers of the Eucharist
St. John the Baptist, week beginning 10th November Eddie McVeigh.

Ministry of The Word
Week beginning 10th November  
10 a.m. Margaret Donovan.  
7 p.m. Aidan McCormack.

Recent Baptisms:  Eva Christina Deirdre McNally, Eva Rose Haddock, Grace Sarah McBride, Taylor Bowman, Oisin Tomas Mackle, Eamonn Leo Patrick Fleming

“Bereavement, Loss & Suicide .Understanding and Responding”.  An open seminar on this topic will take place on Monday 17th November in St. Patrick’s College, Killymeal Road, Dungannon, at 7.30 p.m.  This seminar will address the above topics from a very practical and informative perspective and the evening will be of interest to anyone who has a concern for these issues and in particular priests, religious, health care workers, teachers and parents.The seminar will be led by Luke Monahan, National Co-ordinator of the Irish Assoc. of Pastoral Care in Education and author/editor of Bereavement and Loss and Echoes of  Suicide.  All welcome.

Liturgy Group meeting on 27th November.

Cardinal Brady’s Pastoral Letter read at Masses last weekend is available in the Churches.

Annual Clergy Conference takes place this week - theme is clustering - remember the conference in your prayers.

Mass as usual this week except Tuesday evening when there will be a Communion Liturgy at 7pm.

Weddings 2009 - Couples who have booked weddings are asked to confirm date, time, church, priest by contacting Fr. O’Dwyer or Fr. White.

Many thanks to all who contribute to the Sunday collection - your continued generosity not only keeps the Parish going materially but is also a sign of your commitment to the Parish. The Gift Aid last year (2007-2008) added over £18,000 to Parish funds - again thanks to all who sign up for this. At present 773 envelopes are sent out to those who have asked for them and use them. If you would like to contribute using envelopes please contact the Parish Office - especially new Parishioners and those who have set up their own home for the first time.

Southern Area Hospice:  Church Door Collection after all Masses next weekend.
 
Offertory Collection
Sunday 2nd November
Total   £2756-78
Thanks to all who contributed
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Reflection
 
They brought oil as well as their lamps

We are each the light of God;
a light given with the candle given to our parents in baptism,
the light of faith
to guide our steps in the way of Jesus,
to enlighten our minds in the truth of
Jesus,
to nourish our love with the life of Jesus.

You are light,
you are the lamp of God,
and this light is the warmth of God.

And the power of the lamp is the love of God.
 
In the Eucharist our light is
brightened,
and the lamp is renewed,
as a waterfall generates electricity,
as love generates new life.

They brought oil as well as their lamps.

Take time to refresh your spirit,
take time for prayer,
take time for Eucharist,
take time for wonder,
be surprised by God
in the November sunrise,
in the Christmas anticipation,
in the evenings winter peace,
and your light glows new again.

They brought oil as well as their
lamps.
 

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.

DRUMCREE COLLEGE:   Christmas Craft / Food Fair, Sunday 30th November, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Groups or individuals wishing to sell or display crafts please register with the school on 38334725 by Wednesday 12th November (Booking fee £10 per table).  Bric a brac stall - if you have any unwanted toys, books, games, ornaments etc. (no clothes) please leave at school or phone and we will collect.  (Proceeds to St. Vincent de Paul & Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.

Presentation Sisters Koinonia Project:  Programmes at 103 Thomas St. with Weekly Meditation, Monday. at 7.30 p.m. Beginning T’ai Chi Chih at Cascades Leisure Centre  Wednesdays 7.30 p.m. and a morning group Thursdays 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
                 
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 Development Centre:  Arts and Crafts Classes, 7 - 8.30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.  English classes, Thursday 10 a.m. ICT for beginners.  
Homework Club 3.15 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.  For information contact Carol 028 38339916.

Thanks - Ann and Liz thank everyone who supported the Macmillan Coffee Morning.  Total raised £1026-54.

St. Vincent De Paul Society
BABY CLOTHES REQUIRED URGENTLY -
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.

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.

St. Mary’s Youth Centre
After Schools Club (8 - 11 yrs) every Tuesday 3 - 5 p.m.
Avening Club (12 yrs. +) Monday, Tuesday, Friday 7 - 10 p.m.
Membership £3.  Subs 50p.  All welcome.

Drumcree Community Centre:  Parent and toddler group each Monday at 10.30 a.m.
Drumcree House of Health:  Yoga every Tuesday 6.30 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.  No enrolment necessary just drop into Drumcree Centre.
Complimentary Therapies every Monday 6.30 p.m. - 8.45 p.m.
Appointment necessary.  Call 38334522 to book.                                                                             

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.