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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 9th September 2012 Twenty-Third 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 Minister of The Eucharist St. John the Baptist - from 10th Eddie McVeigh. Ministry of The Word from 10th - 10 a.m. Patricia Doran. 7 p.m. Sr. Mona Taggart. Feasts: Wednesday 12th The Most Holy Name of Mary, St. Ailbe; Thursday 13th St. John Chrysostom; Friday 14th The Exaltation of The Holy Cross. Soil For The Seed: An introductory course to theology will begin in Benburb Priory on Monday September 10th at 7.30 p.m. This is an initiative of the Armagh Diocese which seeks to deepen the theological awareness of adults, thereby enabling all of the baptized to become co-responsible for the life of the Church. No prior knowledge is required and the course is designed to be adult friendly in presentation and content. To apply please contact: OPRFM, Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Dundalk. Tel. 00353429336649. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it First Communion and Confirmation: children attending St. John the Baptist P.S., Bun Scoil, Presentation P.S. and Ballyoran P.S. are prepared for these Sacraments in school and Parish. If your child attends another school and is due to celebrate these Sacraments this coming year please contact one of the Priests of the Parish before 30th September. Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Parishioners wishing to fulfil this ministry in the Parish are asked to contact Fr. Sheehan during September. Recent Baptisms: Mia Ann McKee, Niall Cormac Leathem, Shea Lawrence McNamee, Hugh Humphries Christian Meditation: The Meditation Group will meet on Monday at 8 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre. All welcome. Armagh Diocesan Walk Run from Newbridge to Mell for Charity (ISPCC) - November 8th - 11th. Parishioners are invited to join clergy for part of this venture or all of it (it will run over a number of days). More details from Fr. Gerry Campbell at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Fr. Peter McAnenly at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Taking part will help determine the route and daily distance. Parish Pastoral Council: 7 have accepted the nominations to sit on the Council. There is no need for an election next week and those involved are deemed elected. Drumcree College: Friday 31st August - re-opens for Year 8 pupils only. Monday 3rd September - re-opens for Years Sunday 2nd Offertory Collection - £2308-27 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Isobel Murray, Kevin Creaney, Sheila Ward At This Time: Jackie Harrison, Margaret Campbell, Joe Lawless, Ellen Roberts, Sheelagh O'Neil, Eileen Mallon Sunday 9th: John Garvey, Lawrence Cusack, Dora Crealey, Ze Roberto Jeronimo, Mario Orlando Neves Monday 10th: M.M. Anna Burnham, Ted McCorry, Catherine Kelly, Johnny Byrne, Elizabeth Douglas Tuesday 11th: M.M. Barney Lavery, Joe Livingstone, Susan Creaney, Patrick Gerard Lavery Wednesday 12th: Anna Fowler, Mary Alice Henderson, Elizabeth Raythorn, Vera Turley Thursday 13th: Mary Breen, Tommy McAlinden Friday 14th: Seamus Marley, Mary Rose Woolahan, Rita McShane, Ellen Teresa Campbell, Mary Beattie, Bernard McParland Saturday 15th: 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. Drumcree College: visit www.drumcreecollege.co.uk Our School. Our Community. Our Future. Your Choice. Support Drumcree College. St. Vincent De Paul Society URGENTLY REQUIRED!! BABY CLOTHES: 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. Book Shop Pastoral Centre: Opening hours this week are as follows: Saturday 6-8.00pm; Sunday 9 am to 1 pm; Monday 10.30 am to 12 noon; Tuesday - Friday 6 - 8.00 pm. Called to the Contemplative Life? The Cistercian Community in Portglenone, Co Antrim, will guide a weekend of vocation discernment for men who may feel they have a vocation to the contemplative monastic life. Dates 2nd - 4th November, 2012. Details available either by phoning 028 25821211 or by contacting the Vocations Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it St. John's Scout Group: Registration will take place at the Den, Moy Road on Monday 10th September at 7 p.m. Sections will start the week after registration. Beavers Wednesday 6.45 - 8 p.m. - Ages 6 - 8 yrs. Cubs Tuesday 7 - 8 p.m. - Ages 9 - 11 yrs. Scouts Monday 7 - 9 p.m. - Ages 12 - 15 yrs. Ventures Monday 7 - 9 p.m. - Ages 15+ yrs. All new members welcome. If you are interested in becoming a leader, or know of anyone who is, please come along, you are very welcome. Finding new Life in The Spirit (The Convent of Mercy, Dungannon) - This is a 5 week series of teachings which will help deepen our relationship with God through the power of The Holy Spirit. Wed. 19th Sept. God's Love & Salvation. Wed. 26th Sept. The New Life. Wed. 3rd Oct. Receiving God's Gift. Wed. 10th Oct. Baptism in the Spirit. Wed. 17th Oct. Growth & Transformation in Christ. Starting time 7.45 p.m. All welcome. Please use rear entrance door to the Convent via the car park. Ashgrove Community Centre: Monday Junior Indoor Soccer (10th Sept.) 4.30 - 5.30 p.m. Pride of Eireann Band Practice 6 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. Tuesday 12 - 1 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. Slimming World 5.30 - 6.30 p.m. & 7.30 - 9 p.m. Pilates 7 - 8 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. - noon Housing Executive Advice. 2 - 3.30 p.m. Ballyoran Seniors Club. Thursday 12 noon - 1 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. Garvaghy Intergenerational Project (7th Sept)) (contact Ashgrove CC for details). Saturday Ballet Dancing 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Christian Meeting 6 - 8 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509. Tir Na nOg: Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto. Ballyoran Community Association: for up to date information log on to Facebook Page - ballyorancommunityassociationPortadown. St. Malachy's Indoor Bowling Club: Introductory sessions for those interested have been arranged for 6th, 13th & 20th September 7.30 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Ashgrove Community Centre. Places available. Hospice Walkies!! Why not take part in the Southern Area Hospice Walkies - Sponsored Dog Walk on Saturday 22nd September in Peatlands Park, Dungannon. If you would like to take part contact the Hospice on 028 3025 1333. Reflection Bonded and free A speech impediment makes you afraid to meet people, blocks you from saying what you want to say, makes you feel inferior to others, and you anat to be healed and free and that's what Jesus offered the one who came to him. In many ways in life we are unfree and Jesus offers healing from our burdens, like he healed the man with the stammer. We fear what others think of us, what they might say about us; we fear we'll not be able to love forever, and that another will not love us; we fear illness and death and we fear we'll be left alone. Jesus offers courage and freedom; he unblocks our fears and anxieties; he knows that we are capable of love and forgiveness, commitment and endurance and his love grounds our confidence in ourselves. He healed the speaker's impediment so that he could speak freely; let him heal your impediments to love, to care, to live in joy with the gift of his love and the example of how he lived his life fully, lovingly and joyfully in the face of suffering and of death. 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 |