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PARISH OF DRUMCREE Mission Statement: Our Parish is a Christ-centred community. In Baptism we are challenged by the Spirit to live and share the Gospel message. Through proclaiming the Gospel message to all, Growth in Faith, Liturgy, Justice Issues and Ecumenism we extend our love and care to all people providing support in renewing and deepening our faith. We value the gifts and talents of each of our Parishioners and invite them to use these in responding to Christ’s invitation to all of us to follow Him and spread the Good News to the whole world. www.drumcreeparish.com St. John the Baptist Church, Garvaghy Road, (1777) - 1977 St. Patrick’s Church, William Street - 1835 5th July 2009 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Times: St. John the Baptist Saturday 7 p.m. Sunday 8.30 & 11.30 a.m. St. Patrick’s Sunday 10 a.m. Weekday Masses: St. John the Baptist Tuesday - Friday 7p.m. St. Patrick’s Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. Monday 7p.m. (Novena - Miraculous Medal) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays in St. John the Baptist Church beginning at 6 p.m. Devotions 1st and 2nd Sunday Confessions: St. Patrick’s Saturday - 12.30 - 1.15 p.m. St. John the Baptist Saturday - 6.15 - 6.45 p.m. Baptisms: Every Saturday, 5 p.m. Registration for Baptism must be made in St. John the Baptist Church, after Friday evening Mass, two weeks prior to date. Marriage: At least three months notice must be given to the Priests of the Parish. Phone Numbers: Fr. O’Dwyer 38350610 Fr. White 38332218 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850 The Catholic Malayalam Community from India will gather today to celebrate the Feast of St. Thomas, who brought the faith to India. May God bless the Community and may we continue to be enriched hy their presence among us. Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 6th July Martin Barlow. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 6th July 10 a.m. Michael Sherry. 7 p.m. Ursula Barlow. Parish Triduum of Prayer on the Body of Christ. Thank you to our three speakers - Miss Debra Snoddy, Mr Denis McCourt, Fr. Tom Surlis who gave us lovely insights to Jesus, God and Man, Jesus in the Eucharist and the Euchatistic Congress, Jesus and the Church, the People of God. In a very ‘Eucharistic’ manner we have been nourished. Thanks also to Francis and Sacristy Team for the thought provoking displays. Recent Baptisms: Julia Celine Gomba, Kaua Rocha Silva, Oisin Brandon Dynes Sign-Up Sunday: 26th/27th September - Parish based societies/groups/organisations should use this weekend to promote and recruit new members. Parish Pastoral Centre - model and plans are in St. John the Baptist Church to view. The Third Parish Garden Party was once again a great success. Many hours of work before, during and after went into this event. Thanks to all who helped in any way in the preparations; those who provided and donated and prepared food and refreshments, barbeques, stage, chairs, tables, those who looked after cooking, serving, the children/young people/adult play areas, music,. Thanks to all who helped return the Church grounds to their normal neatness. To all who showed up - Parishioners and visitors - and enjoyed the evening. To God and the Child of Prague for the weather! Due to ongoing complaints about motorised vehicles damaging headstones and grave surrounds the cemetery gates will be locked. Visitors to the cemetery are asked to park in the adjacent car park. All visitors are asked to respect the cemetery grounds. The Safeguarding Children Committee in this Parish comprises of Mrs Mary McCann, Sr. Mona Taggart, Fr. Brian White and Fr. Michael O’Dwyer. If anyone has any concerns in this area they should contact Aileen Oates at 07895450797 or Kate Acton at 00353879374070. Posters with this and more information are on the Church notice boards. Bulletin 19th July will not be published. Anniversaries and notices for week beginning 19th July should be left in this coming week before Wednesday 8th July.. Anniversaries and notices for week beginning 19th July should Bu Offertory Collection - Sunday 28th Total - £2445-41 +++++++++++++++ GATE - Diocesan Youth Magazine available in Churches - £1-50. Reflection What is this wisdom that has been given him? We say about someone we know well: Sure he’s one of our own. One of our own: a sure way of saying we’re proud of him - but we won’t take him so seriously. That’s what they were saying about Jesus in Nazareth. And others said the same: Can anything good some out of Nazareth? Small-town boy with big-time dreams. How could he have any wisdom: Sure we know his sisters, his cousins. And that’s where he got his wisdom, the wisdom each of us shares. Wisdom comes through ordinary people. We know we get some of our wisdom from our family. We pick up wisdom with the homemade scones out of the oven. That’s how it is. One of our own. Maybe you’ve given more wisdom than you thought. The wisdom of Jesus is never too complicated. It’s things like: if you want to be happy, see what you can give to others. That’s how he saw happiness, and that’s the full wisdom of Jesus. He saw it at home - in Nazareth, and he saw it in heaven. Places of love. We live by the wisdom of love, rather than by other wisdoms - like the happiness that comes from straight As in exams, or from our job, money, or physical appearance. Real wisdom is to be in touch with love in your life, and if you’re in touch with love, you’re in touch with Jesus. Requiescant In Pace Lately deceased: Tommy Marley, Frank McParland, Cassie Campbell, Peggy Wyer, Baby Ryan Slimming, Jackie McNally, Margaret Savage, Gerry Breen, John Tallon, Patsy Megarity, Kate Hamill At This Time: Jimmy Faloon, James Hendron, Aidan Starrs, Agnes Lappin, Alipio Jordao Do Carmo, Oliver Beattie, Patrick Rodgers Sunday 5th: Joseph Lappin, James McCann, Patrick Joseph Donnelly, Pat Fox, Alice Murphy, Edward McIlkenny Monday 6th: Jane McKeever, Joseph Heyburn, Thomas McVeigh, Ellie Mulholland Tuesday 7th: Patrick Monaghan, Mary Hamill, May Hagan, Eddie Doherty Wednesday 8th: Annabella Lappin, Jimmy Reynolds, Julie Dougan, Jean Matchett Thursday 9th: Jack Furphy, Mary & Austin Furphy, Michael Fearnon Friday 10th: Rose Veronica Grimes, Hugh A. Quinn Saturday 11th: M.M. Francis O’Neill, Mary Ann McNeice, Stephen McGuigan, John Corry, Yolanda Martini Anniversaries late for bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on the proper day. 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. Who should you encourage to think about a religious vocation? What would people think if you became a priest/brother/sister? Contact Fr. Paddy Rushe 00353 42 93 34259. Prayer cards 1) In Preparation for the Eucharistic Congress; 2) Prayer to Our Lady of Nazareth for those wishing to start a family; available in Church St. Vincent De Paul Society 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. Feasts: Monday 6th Ss. Maria Goretti, Monnine; Tuesday 7th St. Maelruain; Wednesday 8th St. Kilian; Thursday 9th St. Augustine Zhao Rong & Companion Martyrs; Saturday 11th St. Benedict. Armagh Diocesan Youth Council:The following pilgrimages/festivals are available for young people: 23 - 26 July Knock. (18 - 35). 10th August Croagh Patrick (15 - 35). 13 - 16 August Clonmacnoise (16 - 35). For information contact 37525592. Bannside Development Centre: Bannside Scribblers Mondays 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Arts and Crafts Classes from 7 - 8.30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. English classes Thursday 10 a.m. I.C.T. for beginners. Phone 38339916. Emmanuel Community are running a Student Pilgrimage to Paray le Monial - 8 - 13th August for 18 - 25 yr olds. Price 280 Euro, includes registration, accommodation, food and travel while in France. Excludes return flight to France. Contact Kevin 07762327275 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ACCORD - The Armagh ACCORD centre, formerly known as CMAC, is celebrating its 40th anniversary later this year. Were you involved? Are you ex staff? Do you have any stories to share? If you have any information or stories please contact the Armagh office on 02838334781 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Tir na nOg GFC: Back by popular demand ‘Strictly Come Dancing 2009’. Anyone wishing to take part please contact B. Carville on 07706301311. St. Mary’s Youth Centre: Summer Scheme - July 6th - 23rd Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m., 1.30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Membership £3. Daily subs. £1. Ages 8 - 14 yrs. All welcome. Hip Hop Dance Classes for 11 - 14 yr olds are being held every Friday 7.15 p.m. - 8.15 p.m. Cost 50p members, £1 non members. All welcome. BBC N.I. is making a television documentary to mark the 30th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Ireland and are keen to hear from people who have memories of that weekend in September / October 1979. If you have photographs or video footage contact Patricia Buller on 02890338735 or 07742749661 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois - Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th August. For young people aged 16 - 35, an opportunity not to be missed. Donation only. Free buses available from around N. Ireland. For more information contact 07929095820 or check website www.youth2000.ie |