| 15th September 2013 Bulletin |
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PARISH OF DRUMCREE
15th September 2013 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Times: Weekday Masses: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays in St. John the Baptist Church from 8a.m to 6.55 p.m. Devotions 1st & 2nd Sunday -October - June Confessions: Baptisms: Marriage: Phone Numbers:
Ministers of The Eucharist - St. John the Baptist week beginning 16th Elizabeth Wilson. Ministry of The Word Eucharistic Adoration - on Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 6.55 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church Carol Service in the Old Parish Church at Cultra on Sunday 15th December. At the end of the Year of Faith we remember our forebears who worshipped in this Parish especially and in other places generally. Feasts: Monday 16th Ss. Cornelius & Cyprian; Tuesday 17th St. Robert Bellarmine; Thursday 19th St. Januarius; Friday 20th Ss Andrew Kim Tao-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang & Companions; Saturday 21st St. Matthew. Christian Meditation: The Meditation Group will meet on Monday at 8 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre. All welcome. Sacraments: First Confession, First Commuinion, Confirmation. Children attending St. John the Baptist, Presentation and Ballyoran Primary Schools are prepared for these Sacraments in school and by participation in Parish Programmes. Children attending other schools who are of an age to receive these Sacraments and would like to - their parents/guardians should contact Fr. Sheehan or Fr. O’Dwyer during September. Year of Faith: Parish Retreat at Benburb Pirory on Sunday 13th October 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A day of reflection for yourself - a time out day for you and God. Do not be afraid. Please leave name with one of the priests or in the sacristies. Recent Baptisms: Olivia Carole Perry, Guilherme Cruz, Ryan Dylan Creaney Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Thursday 19th September after evening Mass. Sacrament of Anointing during 10am Mass in St Patrick’s Church next saturday 21st September. Knights of St Columbanus meeting on Tuesday. Church Choirs: the Saturday evening and Sunday morning choirs have returned after the summer. New members are welcome to join them at this time. Contact any choir member. Feast of St Terese of Liseau - the Little Flower: Mass in St Malachy’s Church, Armagh on 1st October. Roses blessed. Relic of St Terese will be available for blessing. Pathways: adult faith development course 2013 to 2015 in conjunction with Dromore Diocese - part time course. No academic qualification necessary - no written work required during the course. More info at www.drumalis.co.uk Adoption: Could you make a child happy again after a difficult start in life? Family Care Society is presently seeking adoptive families who would be interested in parenting children aged between 2 – 6 years and who need the love and attention of a caring and understanding family. Could this be you? Please contact Tel 90691133 or 71368592 or www.familycaresociety.co.uk on: Slimming World is moving to Tuesdays in the Pastoral Centre beginning next Tuesday 17th September.
Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy on proper day Drumcree College: visit www.drumcreecollege.co.uk Our School. Our Community. Our Future. Your Choice. Support Drumcree St. Vincent De Paul Society URGENT “ONE OF US” PRO-LIFE PETITION - There is a concerted campaign to make abortion a “human right”. Precious Life invite you to help prevent this. Log on to www.oneofus.eu now and sign your petition for this critical European initiative. Attention all Year 11 & 12 students! Do you live in Portadown? Do you attend Church regularly? Are you interested in spending 4weeks in the USA (Hutchinson and McPherson, Kansas) next July with the Ulster Project? YES? Ulster Project Information Evening in St John the Baptist PS on Monday 23rd September at 7.30pm. Young people & parents welcome THE PRIORY INSTITUTE - bringing theology home! If you wish to study theology by distance learning, please register right away to secure your place on the programme. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept applications after the application deadline (23 September 2013). Remember, we are here for you if you have any queries about our programmes. Phone: (003531) 404 8124 Web: www.prioryinstitute.ie We hope you can join us on this exciting journey of studying theology by distance learning. COUNTRY CONCERT - with Kenny Paul & Friends St. Malachy’s Hurling Club: Bingo in Drumcree Pastoral Centre every Friday night 8.15 p.m. sharp. All support welcome. Tir Na nOg GFC - Bingo as usual Tuesday night. The bigger the crowd the bigger the prizes. Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club resumes Monday 16th Sept. 3 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Arts & Crafts and other activities Tuesday & Wednesday evenings 6.30 p.m. - 8 p.m. For further information contact Ann on 38339916. Living with cancer? The HOPE Programme - find new ways to regain your confidence and manage stress and emotional difficulties. An information session is being held on Thuirsday 12th September at 3pm in Seagoe Hotel. Organised by MacMillan Cancer Support. Contact Genevieve or Nathalie at 90708610. St. Malachy’s Indoor Bowling Club - Indoor bowls every Tuesday 7.30 - 9 p.m. in Ashgrove Centre. All welcome. INVITATION: Ann and Liz invite you to their McMillan Coffee Morning in Ashgrove Community Centre Friday 27th September 9.30 a.m. - 12 noon St. John’s Scouts: Registration - Monday 16th Sept. at 7.30 p.m. Beavers (age 6 - P4) resumes Wed. 25th Sept. 6.45 - 8 p.m. Cubs (P5 - P7) resumes Tue 24th Sept. 7 - 8.30 p.m. Scouts (1st yr up) resumes Mon. 23rd Sept. 7 - 8.30 p.m. Monastic Experience Weekend at St. Mary's Abbey, Glencairn from 25 to 27 October, 2013. The event is open to women who are discerning God's call in their lives and who would like to discover more about monastic life.Cistercian nuns seek God and follow Christ in a monastic life of prayer and work, silence and simplicity and community life. We are a vibrant, growing community of 34 sisters. Currently, there are 2500 Cistercian monks and 1800 Cistercian nuns worldwide. Visit our website www.glencairnabbey.org which we regularly update to provide news, information and insights about our Cistercian way of life. Offertory Collection We can lose our way in life; Loss, bereavement, deep disappointment, Or lost in guilt, remorse, shame We look for a light in the mist;
Lost we are at times, the one who was lost himself On the path of our lives, our guide on the journey Lost in confusion, sin, anxiety,
The JOY rule |