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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 February 2012 Fifth 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 Fr. Sheehan 38332218 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850 Devotions and Benediction in St. Patrick's this evening at 7 p.m. SHYNE Group - meeting at 7 p.m. in Pastoral Centre this evening, Sunday 5th. Minister of the Eucharist St.John the Baptist, week beginning 6th Maura Berry. Ministry of The Word Week beginnin 6th - 10 a.m. Tommy Mallon. 7 p.m. David Greer. Recent Baptisms: Emma Nora McGeown Feasts: Monday 6th St. Paul Miki & Companion Martyrs; Tuesday 7th St. Mel; Wednesday 8th St. Jerome Emilani, St. Josephine Balchita; Friday 10th St.Scholastica Saturday 11th February - Our Lady of Lourdes/World Day of the Sick. Mass next Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church (no Mass in St. Patrick's) and Anointing of the Sick Procession to Grotto after 7 p.m. Mass Saturday. Sacrament of Confirmation - those preparing for the Sacrament will attend Mass this weekend along with parents and families. Sunday 10 a.m. Presentation P.S., Sunday 11.30 a.m. St. John the Baptist P.S. and Bun Scoil. Thursday 7th - Mass for the members and benefactors of Armagh Diocesan Clerical Benefit Society. Sacrament of Confirmation: the SHYNE Programme for those preparing for Confirmation continues Friday in St. Mary's Youth Club 6.30 - 8.15 p.m. All Confirmandi should attend. Armagh Hospitalite Pilgrimage to Lourdes: limited number of both Assisted Pilgrim and Pilgrim places available. Application forms for Assisted Pilgrim Places are available from the Sacristies of both Churches. Completed forms must be returned before Wednesday 15th February. Pilgrim places may be booked by contacting Bernie Hanratty on 38361870. Direct flight from Belfast, including full board, 670 Euro. Parish Mission - 10th - 16th March led by St. Patrick's Community. Book Shop: Opening hours this week are as follows: Saturday 6-8.30pm; Sunday 9 am to 1 pm; Monday 10.30 am to 12 noon; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6 - 8.30 pm. Gifts for Confirmation and First Communion now available. Credit Union School Quiz: Monday 6th February at 7 p.m. in Pastoral Centre. Fr. Michael Sheehan is taking a sabbatical study leave in Rome. He will return at the beginning of June. He will be studying spirituality and christian archaeology. Offertory Collection Sunday 29th - £2350-73 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Ellen Jane Geary, Margaret Robinson, Manuel Almeida, Bishop Michael Coleman, Brendan Cunningham, Margaret Gilbert, Rosaleen McBride, Ildfonsu Victor At This Time: Theresa Hamill, William John Quinn, Rosetta & Paddy Grimes, Rose McShane, Maria & Vera Agostinho, Victor Dos Reis, Eugenia De Oliveira, Tommy Lamph Sunday 5th: Gerald Byrne, Edward Fearon, Maeve Fearon, Elizabeth Freeburn, Philomena Dunbar, Sarah Jordan Monday 6th: Pat Lawless(1st Anniversary), Patrick Campbell(1st Anniversary), Teresa Davidson, Ronnie Magennis, Eddie Grimes, Sarah Jane McCann, Joey Hanratty Tuesday 7th: Eileen Grimley(1st Anniversary), Margaret Murphy, Lily McMahon, Jack Roberts, Matthew McCarthy, Mary Cullen, Joseph McDonald, Dessie Heaney Wednesday 8th: Adrian Marley(1st Anniversary), Rose Matchett, Elsie McCourt, Madeline Dunbar, Mariana & Joaquim Mendonca, Alfonso Soares Family Thursday 9th: Elizabeth Turley, Patrick Creaney, Margaret Harrison, Jimmie Dunbar, James Falloon, Cassie Falloon, Vincent Cullen Friday 10th: Peggy McVeigh, Tony Cavanagh, Dympna Hall, James McConaghy, Daniel Lynn Saturday 11th: Bernard Duffy, Pat McGuigan, George Blacker, Sean Mulholland 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. 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. Tea Dance Thursday 16th February in Tir Na nOg. Ticket £3 available from shop in Mayfair Centre. Tir Na nOg: Senior Training (men) Tuesday 8 p.m. Club VO2. Friday 7 p.m. Rugby Club. Sunday 11 a.m. Public Park. Ladies Tuesday 6.30 p.m. at Club. Friday 6.50 p.m. Club VO2. Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto. Sat. 4th Feb. Music by White Ice. Sat. 11th Feb. Music by Traxmix. No cover charge. St. Mary's A.B.C. (Boxing Club): Training Thursday 8 - 12 yrs. old 7 - 8 p.m. 13 yrs plus 8 - 9 p.m. ACCORD: pre-marriage courses must be booked at least 10 months before the wedding date. Bookings to be made through 1 Tavanagh Avenue, Portadown. Phone 38334781. Engaged Encounter is designed for couples preparing for marriage and seeks to enrich communication in all aspects of their relationship. The next residential weekend will take place on 24th & 25th March in the Dromantine Centre, Newry. For more information phone 7930 0340 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Orchard Community Group (Kilmore Parish) hope to commence Flower Arranging Classes in the Pastoral Centre, Drumcree on Monday 6th February at 7.30 p.m. For information contact Maria on 38891454 or 07743580701 Cumann Seanchais Ard Mhacha: The first lecture in the 2012 programme `The execution of Blessed Patrick O'Loughran' will be held on Wednesday 8th February, 8 p.m. in the Cardinal O Fiaich Library and Archive. Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. ICT Classes to be arranged. Gentle Exercise Classes to be arranged. Arts & Crafts Classes Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays 7 - 8.30 p.m. Workshop / Craft Shop open Tuesday - Saturday. Friends Cafe open every day. For more information contact Carol on 38339916. Bannside Knitting Club - Tuesdays 7 - 8.30 p.m. St. Mary's Hall - The Good Old Days. Writing your Life History. Do You Enjoy Singing? Contact the centre for details of above activities. St. Mary's A.B.C. (Boxing Club): Training Thursday 8 - 12 yrs. old 7 - 8 p.m. 13 yrs plus 8 - 9 p.m. Ashgrove Community Centre: Monday - 5 - 6 p.m. Indoor Football (Junior 7 - 14 yrs.). 6 - 7 p.m. Street Dance Class ( 5 - 11yrs.) 7 - 8 p.m. Circuits Exercise Class. Tuesday 12 - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. 5.30 - 6.30 p.m. & 7.30 - 9 p.m. Slimming World. Wednesday 10 a.m. - noon Housing Executive Advice. 2 - 3.30 p.m. Ballyoran Senior Citizens Club. Ladies Boxercise 5.45 p.m. - 6.45 p.m. Pilates 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Contact Laura 07864858322 for booking Pilates). Thursday 12 noon - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. 7.30 - 9 p.m. St. Malachy's Indoor Bowling Club. 8 - 9 p.m. Irish Language Class. Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509. Drumcree College: Linda May's Dance Class - every Tuesday 4 - 8 yrs 5 - 6 p.m. 9 - 16 yrs 6 - 7 p.m. St. John the Baptist P.S. PTA - Fashion Show on Friday 17th February at 7.30 p.m. in Pastoral Centre. Ticket £5 (includes light refreshments). Tickets available from school - phone 38336211. THANKS! - Jimmy McCann and Pat Reid thank all who sold and bought tickets for Third World Missionaries. Results are: 1st M. Kelly, Shankill, Lurgan. 2nd M. Smith, Rose Cottages. 3rd M. Kelly, Bluestone Hall, Craigavon. Total amount raised £1209. Ballyoran Community Association and all Community Groups. All are invited to attend an open meeting in Ashgrove Centre on Wednesday 22nd February at 7 p.m. Come along and discuss any problems e.g. benefits housing etc, grants or refurbishments. Reps from the various relevant bodies will attend. For more information contact Yvonne on 0791989114. Reflection That is why I came Many times Jesus wondered why he was on earth. He knew and believed deep down in his Father's will that he would live and die and rise for love; that he would show the world that God cares especially for the poor and the needy. And as he preached and prayed and healed and forgave in the name of God his Father, he was a man committed to his mission. We want that ourselves: to have a place in the world where we make a difference; where we can love and be loved, where we can share life with others. We want to ease the lot of the sick, to make a difference in the poverty of the world, to create a better world for our children. Like Jesus, we want to know why we are here. His conviction of why he came can touch us. For all of us, like Jesus, are here on earth for the same reasons: to live in the love of God, to bring that love in the ordinary places of life and give praise to God in heaven. 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 |