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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 21st August 2011 Twenty-First 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 World Youth Day - Sunday 21st August keep all those from the Parish and Diocese who have travelled in your prayers. The Syro - Malabar (Indian) Community invite Parishioners to join them to celebrate St. Alphonsa Feast Day today in St. John the Baptist Church with Mass and procession at 3 p.m. followed by a cultural programme and refreshments in the Pastoral Centre. All welcome. The Community celebrate Mass somewhat differently to us not just in language but in ritual also. Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 22nd Martin Barlow. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 22nd - 10 a.m. Margaret Donovan. 7 p.m. David Greer. Recent Baptisms: Rosa Florence Isabella Fox, Leah Courtney Hughes Feasts: Monday 22nd The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Tuesday 23rd St. Rose of Lima, St. Eugene; Wednesday 24th St. Bartholomew; Thursday 25th St. Louis of France, St. Joseph Calasanz; Saturday 27th St. Monica. Engaged Encounter - the next weekend will take place on 1st - 2nd October 2011 in the Dromantine Centre, Newry. For more information phone 028 79300340 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Legion of Mary: Frank Duff founded the Legion of Mary in Dublin on 7th September 1921. The Legion worldwide will this year celebrate the 90th anniversary of this event. In recognition of this H.E. Cardinal Sean Brady will celebrate a special Mass in the cathedral on Sunday 11th September at 3 p.m. Accordingly, Our Lady Queen of Ireland Praesidium, Portadown, extends a warm invitation to all parishioners especially auxiliary members and representatives of the other Parish groups to join with us on this joyous occasion. Those wishing to attend please contact any member of the Legion of Mary or phone 38333563 or 38334245 `Bible Alive the Catholic Scripture magazine is available this month. Bible Alive follows the daily liturgical cycle and is a great way to discover the treasures and riches of the scriptures. The features and inspiring articles make Bible Alive an interesting and stimulating read.' Price £1.95. Highly recommended. The Missionaries of Divine Revelation invite young women (18 - 35Yrs) to Rome for a discernment retreat. For more information contact St. Emanuela at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or tel 00393668016308 Drumcree Pastoral Centre - Dance - Friday 2nd September. Dancing 8 p.m. - 12. Music by "Blue Magic". (Irish, Old Time & Modern). Admission £5 (includes light supper). All welcome. Offertory Collection Sunday 14th - £2524-70 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Veronica McCann, Patsy Chambers, Slavek Minski, Lukasz Baranski, Charlie Brown At This Time: Michael Creaney, Sarah Kent, Sheila McQuillan, Dermot Hamill, Oliver O'Neill, Joseph Hughes, Agostinha Lopes & Family, Regina Meco, Mary Moonan Sunday 21st: Peter Mulligan(1st Anniversary), Brian McNeice, Kathleen Breen, Malachy Hagan, Thomas McKeown, Bernard & Catherine White, Michael McCann, Elizabeth Kerr Monday 22nd:Margaret Marley, Maurice McCann, Inda McCabe, Bro James McCann, Bridget Donnelly, Nathan Creaney Tuesday 23rd:Kathleen Shanks, Rose Ann Robinson, Edward Lappin, Michael McVeigh, Stephen Wilson, Brendan Hamill Wednesday 24th: M.M. Jean Priscilla Shevlin, James McKenna, Ann Wilson, Rona Sands Thursday 25th: M.M. Molly Murray, Lily McClean, Lee Cusack, Francis Leo Murphy, Kathleen McKernan, Mary McNally, Cassie McCann Friday 26th: Kathleen Murphy, Peter Megarity, Nancy Sherry, Kitty Breen, Una Wilson, Paschal Devine, Harry Creaney Saturday 27th: Ken Hamill, William Donaghy, Annie McKeown, Hugh McAnallen, Stella Doran, Bernard Neeson 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. During the month of August we will be using some of the new responses for Mass: Greeting – at the beginning of Mass Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Or Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Or The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Gospel Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: A reading from the holy Gospel according to N. People: Glory to you, O Lord. Preface Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right and just. Sign of Peace Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And with your spirit. Final Blessing Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. "Understanding the Revised Mass Texts" is a booklet to help understand and appreciate the great mystery of the Mass. Available in the Churches at £2. 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. Drumcree Parish Fantasy Football League - fancy yourself as a budding football manager? Why not join Drumcree League in the Premiership Football League. Log on to www.fantasy.premierleague.com and register. To join the Drumcree Premier League the league no. is 1051622-381164 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. Medjugorje Pilgrimage 2012 - anyone interested please contact 02882241888. Drumcree College: School Uniforms - shop open Wednesday 24th August 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tir Na nOg GFC: Bingo every Tuesday 8.15 p.m. All support needed. Events for Children in August Tuesday 23rd - Friday 26th - Tir Na nOg GFC Annual Underage Summer Camp - Boys and girls aged 4 - 12 yrs. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fun pack on completion. To book and for more information phone Paul 07708519249. Junior Phoenix Players present `LesMiserables' in Portadown Town Hall Theatre 25th, 26th and 27th August, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th September. Tickets £10 available from Winnie's and Litters. Ashgrove Play Group - Relief Staff Required (no qualifications required). If interested phone 07723502028. North West Portadown Network Committee: A.G.M. Wednesday 14th September at 12 noon in the Darby & Joan Club, Woodside. All members requested to attend. Contact details Linda 38334522 Reflection You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church `He must be joking', the others thought when Jesus said, `You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church'. They knew him well. A rather mediocre fisherman, a hot-tempered husband and father, the centre of everything going on, but could you rely on him? They wouldn't be surprised later that he would deny that he knew Jesus, or that he would run away when the going was tough. What they didn't think of was that they would all run away as well! Jesus saw into Peter's heart, recognised his generosity, his enthusiasm for a cause, his love for family and friends, and named him `Rock'. Maybe he recognised also that Peter knew his faults and failings and weaknesses; and isn't that a great security in life - to know yourself well; and that's what makes good leaders. On the rock of Peter, Jesus built his Church, and his Church is little different from Peter: strong at times or weak, enthusiastic and courageous, sinful and unreliable, for his Church is you and me, our parish community, the community of God's people, confessing with joy that Jesus is the Christ of God. 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 |