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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 6th January 2013 The Epiphany of the Lord 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 in St Patrick’s Church at 7pm. Ministers of The Eucharist - January Vigil Miriam Loftus, Margaret Mallon, Theresa McCaffrey, Colm McCann 8.30 a.m. Catherine McCooe, John Geary, Geraldine Lawless. 10 a.m. Seamus McCaffrey, Winnie Breen, Ann Marie Hamill. 11.30 a.m. Roisin Kelly, Elizabeth Wilson, Mary Taggart, Bernie Mallon. St. Francis Jackie McKeown. Rosemount Margaret Marley. St. John the Baptist week beginning 7th January Elizabeth Wilson. Ministry of The Word - January Vigil Olivia McDonald. 8.30 a.m. David Greer. 10 a.m. Aine McCreesh West. 11.30 a.m. Ciara Burnett. Week beginning 7th January - 10 a.m. Denis McCourt. 7 p.m. Kathleen Hamill. Feasts: Monday 7th St. Raymond of Penyafort. Recent Baptisms: Alicia MariaMcKeever, Neilas Makarouvas;Brogan Oisin Eugene O’Neill. Sacrament of Marriage: congratulations to Eileen Cumberton and Neil Fitzpatrick who were married recently. The Season of Christmas/Epiphany continues until next Sunday; decorations can come down but the crib should remain up. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be administered during Mass on Friday 11th January at 7 p.m. All welcome. Year of Faith Committee: meeting on Friday 11th January in the Pastoral Centre after evening Mass. Filopino Community: Fr. Donal Bennett who has been chaplain to the local community since 2005 has retired. We wish him well and thank him for his work of ministry in the Parish. The Filopino Community will continue to gather for Mass in St. Patrick’sChurch on the third Sunday of the month and their singers and musicians will be present. ADYC Summer Youth Pilgrimages: Taize, France 16 - 35 yr olds, 4 - 11 July 2013. Brightlights, WYD @ Home, England 15 - 30 yr olds 24 - 29 July 2013. Camino De Santiago, Spain - 20+ yr old, 24 - 31 August 2013. For more detailed information please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Lourdes Grotto: Our Lady’s statue in the cemetery has been badly damaged by fire - thank you to those who contained the fire and cleaned the statue and grotto - probably caused by a candle falling over. Can I ask that candles not be left near the statue in future. Thank you. MOD. Gifts of Gold - because Jesus is a King; of Frankincense - because Jesus is God; of Myrrh - because Jesus is a human being. Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Patrick Judge, Rita Collings, Winnie Booth, Brigid Duggan, Arthur Wilson, Manuel Guterres Sunday 6th: John Creaney, Margaret Donnelly, Eugene McParland, Liam Corbally, Nora Rooney, Mary Black, Thomas McQuade, Kathleen McCormac, Teresa McCoy, Olandina Neves Monday 7th: Kathleen Grimley, James Lennon, Dr Gerard McAnallon, Patsy Foy Tuesday 8th: Mary Thompson, Peter Donnelly, James Creaney, Beatrice Hamill, Julia Hagan Wednesday 9th: Elaine Hamill, James McCullaugh, Mary McConville, John Battersby, Edward McCourt, Mary & Matthew Hanratty, Peter Fay, Mary Ann Fearon, Molly Smith, Bridget Rodgers Thursday 10th: Eileen McCann, Susan Fearon, Peter Jackson Friday 11th: Maeve Hoey, John Hamill, Oliver Lawless, Leonard McShane, William McKernan, Donald McConville, Charlie Hendron Saturday 12th: MM John McKeever, MM Fr John Edwards, Jim Creaney, Eileen McBride, Bernadette McCann Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day Sunday 30th Offertory Collection £2802-57 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays When submitting notices for the bulletin please include a 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!! Ladies, Men’s and Children’s Clothing. Furniture also needed - collection available. Clothes shop phone 38393898. Furniture shop phone 38394219, Mayfair Business Centre, Garvaghy Road. Open Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. SELF HELP LINE - 38339639 - Response within 48 hours. Book Shop Pastoral Centre: Opening hours this week - Saturday 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon. Tuesday - Friday 6 - 8 p.m. Free Classes - Do you need help with your IT, Maths or English? Southern Regional College provide classes which may be taught in your local community. For more information contact Orla on 38397795. Free Level 2 Horticulture Training - get expert advice on your garden or allotment. Applicants must live in a Neighbourhood Renewal Area. Course starting in Ballyoran P.S. on Tuesday 22nd January 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for 15 weeks. Contact Orla on above number. Recruitment in Vocational Training - SRC is currently recruiting Craigavon NR residents into vocational training in many areas. If interested contact Jim Cunningham on 07711981732. You must live in Neighbourhood Renewal Area to qualify. Aware Defeat Depression - If you are currently affected by mild to moderate depression this new free programme can make a big difference to your life. Starting Tuesday 22nd Jan. 2013 and every Tuesday until 26th February at Derby & Joan Club, Woodside, 7 - 9 p.m. To apply for a place contact Carole on 028 90357820 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday and Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Arts and Craft Classes Tuesday and Wednesday 7 - 8 p.m. Computer Classes Thursdays 10a.m. - 12.30 p.m. For more information contact Ann 028 38339916. (Activities will resume Monday 7th January) St. John the Baptist Nursery School - application forms are now available for September 2012. Closing date for return of these is Friday 11th January 2012 at 12 noon. Ashgrove Community Centre: Monday Craft Classes 10am-12noon; Arts Class 2pm-4pm; Hip Hop Dance 6 - 8 p.m; Mixed Martial Arts 8-9pm Tuesday 11.30am - 12.30pm Seniors Luncheon Club; Bowls 2-4pm; MMA 7.30 - 8.30 p.m. Wednesday 10.30 - 11.30 a.m. Housing Executive Advice; Ballyoran Seniors Club 2 - 3.30 p.m; Eat to Succeed 5-6pm; Pride of Eireann 7.30-9pm. Thursday Seniors Luncheon Club 11.30 - 12.30 p.m.; Multi Skills Club 6-7pm; St. Malachy’s Bowling 7.30 - 9 p.m. Irish Language Class 8 - 9 p.m. Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m; MMA 7-8 p.m. Saturday Ballet Dancing 10.30 - 1.30 p.m; Bowls 1.45-2.45pm; MMA 3-4pm; Christian Meeting 6 - 8 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509 for Birthday Parties and Private Bookings. 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. Reflection They brought their gifts They brought their gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh. Fit for a king and welcomed by parents. And what do we bring? If we think that Jesus later in life valued the gifts more than the journey, then we don’t know Jesus. What he saw was more the way they travelled than what they carried. A search for God’s way, following a star, keeping faith Was it not a journey of love? We bring our love to God. Love with all its flaws and delights, its successes and failures. The love that remained true in difficulties and the love that once strong grew weak. The efforts to love are our gift, as well as the love that worked out well. The love that died in marriage and divorce, the love gone wrong in a family, the love that waned in friendship, God sees the love of the past as well as the love of the present. He looks on our journey of life and sees in it the footsteps of love the stars that guided us to love and which guided others through love. He sees the faithfulness to others which was a star of the journey. And the stars of love in our lives were stars of his making, for he is the child of love - the love of Mary, the love of God; and he is the source of love for through him all things were made, through him all love was created and in him all love is kept in being. 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 |