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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 17th October 2010 Twenty-Ninth 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 & 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 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850 ******************** A thank you from Fr. Brian It is with a humbled heart that I write my sincerest thanks to Fr O'Dwyer, and to you, the Parishioners of Drumcree Parish. Your generosity and expressions of appreciation since the news of my being changed to the Parish of Haggardstown and Blackrock, and since, have truly overwhelmed me. It was so nice to be back last week and to see all the familiar faces. I thank all the groups that made presentations to me and to the Parish as a whole for its generosity and kindness. So many of you sent card and best wishes as I was leaving and I thank you sincerely for your kindness and compassion at the difficult time of transition. If I did not see you to thank you personally I am sorry but please be assured that all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. This week I go to the Holy Land on pilgrimage and my first Mass on that holy soil will be offered up for the Parish and People of Drumcree. As I said before, my departure was not a goodbye but a `fare well' and it is with sincerity that I say if you are passing this way please do call in to say hello, With thanks and true appreciation, Fr Brian White. Eucharistic Congress: A series of meetings to begin our preparations for the 2012 International Eucharistic Congress will take place in various locations around the diocese in the latter part of October. All are welcome to attend these information sessions, which will help to deepen our appreciation of Eucharist. Dates and venues for your area are as follows:- Kelly's Inn, Ballygawley - Thursday 21st October, 7.30 p.m.The Synod Hall, Armagh - Wednesday 27th October, 7.30 p.m. Cross Square Hotel, Crossmaglen - Thursday 28th October, 8 p.m.Convent of Mercy, Dungannon - Thursday 21st October, 8 p.m.Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Dundalk - Tuesday 26th October 8 p.m.Carrickdale Hotel, Dundalk - Tuesday 26th October, 8 p.m.St. John the Baptist Church, Drumcree - Thursday 28th October 7.30 p.m.St. Peter's Parish Centre, The Barbican, Drogheda - Thursday 28th October, 8 p.m. Minister of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 18th Paddy Gorman. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 18th - 10 a.m. Peggy McKeever. 7 p.m. Aidan McCormac. Australia's new saint - Mother Mary MacKillop (1842-1909) will be canonised today in Rome by Pope Benedict. She was born in Melbourne to Scottish parents. She worked to educate poor children, looked after the sick and the under privileged and the elderly. She founded a religious order, Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart who continue to work as she did. Her story is worth reading and can be viewed on the internet. Her feast day is 8th August. Feasts: Monday 18th St. Luke; Tuesday 19th Ss John Brebeuf, Isaac Jagues & Companions; Saturday 23rd St. John of Capistrano. Parish Pastoral Council - meeting on Thursday 21st October after evening Mass. Recent Baptisms: Maisie Chalita Hagan,Hannah Louise Murphy, Annie Margaret Rafferty, Cormac John Reynolds, Cadhan Niall Litter SHYNE: new members (4th year plus) very welcome at St Mary's Youth Club on Sunday 17th Oct 7.30p.m. - 9.30p.m. Developing World Project - Romania Home Build - October donation envelopes available in Churches to help finance the building of a home in Romania. Guest Tea in Ashgrove Centre on Friday 22nd October at 8.30 p.m. Music by Eddie Wilson. If interested in having a table please contact Bronagh McVeigh 38351678. PALS - over 18's interested in volunteering at either 10 a.m. or 11.30 a.m. Masses, please contact Ursula on 07889424614 after 6 p.m. BE AWARE! The darker evenings have led to a rise in handbag snatching in the area - be careful. Commemoration of The Faithful Departed: Mass for the deceased Tuesday 2nd November at 7 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. List of the Dead sheets for completion are now available in the Churches - to be returned by Sunday 31st October. A reminder: the deadline for applications for anyone wishing to go to WYD 2011 in Madrid is Friday 22nd October..... Full details and application form can be found on the website ---www.armagharchdiocese.org. Knights of St Columbanus - meeting Tuesday 19th October at 8pm. 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. Fr. O'Dwyer thanks all who contributed to the October Dues +++++++++++++++ Fireworks can annoy senior citizens, young children, those who live alone and animals. Those who use them should use them responsibly. Requiescant In Pace Lately deceased: Theresa McKeown, Eddie Campbell, Barney Heaney, Pat Breen, Fr. James McEvoy, Shiela Wilms, Paul Karczmarek At This Time: Arthur O'Neill, Alfie Hall, Bridget Hamill, Patrick Byrne, Alexandrina Gomes Sunday 17th: James McCoy, Mary Marley Monday 18th: Terry McCann, Mary Laverty, Patrick Lappin, Gerald McParland, Kathleen McCann Tuesday 19th: Hugh McGeough, John Davies Wednesday 20th: M.M. Philomena Murphy, Sr. Frances Carley(1st Anniversary), Elizabeth Cullen, John McCann Thursday 21st: Jackie Franklin(1st Anniversary), Christopher O'Connor, Margaret Connolly, John Crummie, Cahal McNally, William James Murphy Friday 22nd: M.M. Jeanette Davis, Ann Douglas, Annie Steele, Oliver Smyth, Annie Hyde, Michael McParland Saturday 23rd: Gerald McCoy Anniversaries late for bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on 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. ************************************* SPRED - the group meet on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. in Drumcree Community Centre. Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. ICT Classes, English classes to be arranged. Arts and Crafts Classes from 7 - 8.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. For more information contact Carol on 38339916. Tir Na nOg GFC: Bingo and Lotto Tuesday 8.15 p.m. (All support welcomed). Annual Dinner Dance in Clubrooms Saturday 27th November. Music by Karisma. Ticket £5 (includes buffet). Deceased Member's Mass - Monday 6th December 7 p.m. also Annual General Meeting 8 p.m. Nomination forms available in the clubrooms. St. John's Accordion Orchestra: classes in music on Thursdays 7 p.m. in St. John the Baptist P. School. Anyone wishing to join please contact a committee member at the school on the evening. Drumcree College: Internet for Absolute Beginners, Tuesday 12th October, 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. 6 weeks only. Phone school to reserve a place 38334725. Adult Fitness Classes - Thursdays 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Adoption: Family Care Society is seeking adoptive families who would be interested in parenting children between 0 - 8 years who need the love and attention of a caring and understanding family. Could this be you? For further information please contact Belfast 90 691133 or Derry 71368592 e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it An Cumann Gaelach: Irish language classes as follows: Monday in Mayfair Business Centre 6.15 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. Mean Rang (for those with some knowledge of the language). Thursday in Ashgrove Community Centre 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Bun Rang (for those with little or no Irish). All welcome. Fundraising Art Group - 6 week water colour class for beginners / improvers in Ashgrove Community Centre, commencing Wednesday 27th October at 7.30 p.m. Cost £35, payable on first night. Money in aid of Third World. Tutor Eddie O'Neill. Water colour materials available for purchase. BE AWARE! The darker evenings have led to a rise in handbag snatching in the area - be careful. Reflection Justice for his chosen ones Anything done in the cause of justice and in the name of Jesus Christ will bear fruit in plenty. Our world suffers much injustice and our heart pains when we hear of homeless children, when we see lines of refugees on our screens, when we pass someone destitute looking for money, and our heart pains with something of the pain of Jesus. We wonder what one person can do? The call of Jesus spurs us on: to know that what we do is one person's effort to make a more just society, feed some people who need our help, educate more widely and care for the sick, and look after the chosen ones of God. The path towards justice is blocked with obstacles of greed, self-interest, lack of care and we want to plant that path with generosity, compassion and care. For the Lord looks on us and at the needs of his people and wants there to be faith on earth. If our faith is without care for the needy it is a watered-down faith and is incomplete. In the strengthening of our desires and work for the justice of Jesus our faith in Jesus grows and is strengthened. ********** 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 |