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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 24th July 2011 Seventeenth 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 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850 Welcome to Rev. Ryan McAleer, a deacon for the Diocese, who comes to us for a two week stay as part of his formation for priesthood. Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 25th Eddie McVeigh. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 25th - 10 a.m. Michael Sherry. 7 p.m. Martin Barlow. Recent Baptisms: Ruben Marcellino, Rory Joseph Maguire Sacrament of Marriage: congratulations to Shileen McCann and Michael McCabe who were married recently and to Kathleen Grimley and Nigel Magee who were married recently. Wedding booklets after 27th November this year will have to have the changes to the Mass responses included in them. Wedding couples can check with Fr. O'Dwyer about the changes. Feasts: Monday 25th St. James; Tuesday 26th Ss Joachim & Anne; Thursday 28th St. Alphonsa; Friday 29th St. Martha. St. Alphonsa - feast day Thursday 28th. Mass in St. John the Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Her relic and statue, normally kept at St. Patrick's Church, will be placed in the sanctuary that evening. St. Alphonsa was a native of Kerata, India and was canonised two years ago. Many members of the Syro Malabar Community come from that part of India. Happy Feast Day. Sr. Briege McKenna at Knock Shrine Monday 8th August. Coach £15, bring a packed lunch. Details and booking contact: Gabrielle at 028 87784964 or Grace at 028 87784942 or Marie at 028 38851517. Special Collection at all Masses this weekend to help East Africa Drought Famine Relief at Church door, organised by St Vincent de Paul Society. Your generosity can save lives. Donations can be left in next Sunday 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. NEW SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours. Senior Citizen Outing Wednesday 10th August. Ticket £3 (available in shop) Bus leaves Mayfair Business Centre 11 a.m. sharp. Pick up at St. Patrick's Hall 10.30 a.m., St. Mary's Hall 10.40 a.m. and St. John's 10.50 a.m. Developing World Committee: As we are the main organisers of Portadown Official 10K Run, we are asking for help to steward the race on August 6th, from approx. 10.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. Anyone taking part in the race can register (£10) in the Park from 9.30 a.m. on the morning. Contact Paddy 38352513 or Rosie 07743013122. Graveyard Summer Clean - our young people travelling to World Youth day in August will be cleaning and tidying the graveyard next Saturday 30th July - all others welcome to help. All donations welcome at Saturday/Sunday Masses 30th/31st. Offertory Collection Sunday 17th - £2348-59 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Winifred McCourt, Eugenia de Oliveira, Beatriz de Sousa, Jim Derry, Lily Tennyson At This Time: Josephine Ward Sunday 24th: George Halfpenny, Patrick Joseph Reilly, Eddie Cullen Monday 25th: Philip McVeigh, Colin Girvan, Leo McDonald, Kathleen Marley Tuesday 26th: Mary Lappin, Jim McVeigh Wednesday 27th: Geraldine Vallely(1st Anniversary), Jean Morris, Eugene McCann, Clara McCann Thursday 28th: Rosemary Hyde(1st Anniversary), Annie Keogh, Seamus McKeever, Jim McCann, Una Campbell, Tom McCann Friday 29th: M.M. Mary Hall, George Smith, Elizabeth Tiffney, Patrick McGurgan, Caoimhe McCann, Ellen Hamill, Michael Kelly Saturday 30th: Eammon Kelly 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. Introducing the New Missal that will come into effect on the First Sunday of Advent: Some of the Prayers that are changing are printed below. We will start using them over the next few months. In September and October there will be an evening of reflection on the Mass and the changes to help us gain a better understanding and appreciation of the Sacred Liturgy. In September we will start using the following Prayer responses: Penitential Act A I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grevious fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Invitation to Holy Communion Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. In addition you may wish to view the brief video and further explanations which are now available on www.catholicbishops.ie. Related topics on the new edition of the Roman Missal are also on www.liturgy-ireland.ie. Tir Na nOg GFC: Bingo every Tuesday 8.15 p.m. All support needed. St. Mary's F.C. Soccer Fun Nights: Soccer Fun Nights for children aged between 4 and 10 yrs. will take place on Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th July at Drumcree College, Moy Road, from 7 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. Qualified coaches. Registration will take place each night at 7 p.m. Cost £2 per night or £5 for all 3 nights. For more information call 07595366153. Croagh Patrick Challenge - Want a unique experience on a bank holiday? Come along on the Armagh Diocesan Youth Commission's pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick on Monday 1st August 2011. This promises to be a great family day of fun and craic. Enjoy the beauty and spiritual experience of the Croagh Patrick Challenge. Buses will be leaving from various places around the Diocese. The Cost is £15 which includes transport and refreshments. All are welcome (ages 14 and over, moderate fitness required). To book your place contact Dermot or Pierce on 3752 3084 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Youth 2000 National Retreat Clonmacnois, Co Offaly from 4th - 7th August. A weekend full of fun, workshops, prayer, music, dance and inspirational talks. Age group 16 + and its FREE. For more information contact Diocesan Youth Office at 37523084 or join us on FACEBOOK, ADYC be inspired. ACCORD: Marriage Preparation Courses as follows: Course 1 - Quinn's Corner, 175 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon, Tuesday 23rd and 30th August and 6th September. Course runs for 3 weeks, 7 - 10 p.m. Course 2 - Venue as above. Tuesday 8th, 15th and 22nd November. Course runs for 3 weeks 7 - 10 p.m. Couples are advised to book their place at least ten months before the wedding. Tel: 38334781. Slimming World - new group starting on Thursday 28th July at 7.30pm in Drumcree Pastoral Centre. Contact Claire at 07880896434. Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group evening of healing with Eddie Stones on Friday 5th August at 7 p.m. Venue: St. Louis Convent Chapel, Monaghan. All welcome. Reflection Like treasure hidden in a field Where is the Kingdom of God? How to recognise it? Has it an anthem like a country, a flag like a nation, a language of its own? In the middle of the heart of experience is found the Kingdom of God. Through the gaps of life, shines the Kingdom of God. Like treasure hidden in a field. Glimpsed in the narrow gaps between tight thoughts and you're surprised by a new idea. Glimpsed in the narrow gaps between people who know each other and you're surprised by the newness of one you love. Glimpsed in the narrow gap of acceptance of unjustice and inequality and you're surprised by new initiatives. There is no flag, no anthem, no language separate from the flag, anthem and language of our experience of life: the flag, anthem and language of love, compassion, truth of the works of justice, of Eucharist. Like treasure hidden in a field 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 |