27th October 2013 Bulletin

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.

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St. John the Baptist Church, Garvaghy Road (1777) - 1977
St. Patrick’s Church, William Street - 1835

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 10a.m.
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 from 8a.m to 6.55 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


27th October 2013 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Friday Notices
Sacrament of Confession:
Thursday 31st: 6pm - 6.30pm (St Patrick's); 7.30pm (St John the Baptist)
Masses: Friday 1st November - 10am (St Patrick's, with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 10.30am - 6pm); 7pm (St John the Baptist)
The Sick & Housebound will be visited as usual.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for November

7pm Vigil - Sharon Garland, Thoams McCoee, Mary McAlinden, Marua Berry;
8.30am - Margaret Marley, Owen Beattie, Richard Hendron;
10am - Madeline O'Neill, Pat Devlin, Eamon Breen;
11.30am - Ann Murphy, Eilish McKeever, Gerry Barlow, Pauline Chambers;
St Francis Nursing Home - Mary Taggart;
Rosemount Nursing Home - Gerry Barlow;
St John the Baptist: Week Beginning 28st October - Elizabeth Wilson

Ministry of the Word for November
Vigil -
Olivia McDonald;
8.30am - Eamon McCausland;
10am - Marcelle McAtarsney;
11.30am - Margaret Marley;
Week Beginning 21st October - 10am: Denis McKeever; 7pm: Rosaleen Hamill

Eucharistic Adoration - every Thursday from 8am - 6.55pm in St John the Baptist Church. All Welcome.

Stars, Choirs and Carols - Croke Park, Thursday 19th December 7pm. Aiming to break the Guinness World Record and to raise funds for Cliona Foundation and The Sanctuary. Tickets 15 Euro from www.tickets.ie

Friday 1st November: Feast of All Saints (Holy Day of Obligation)
Masses - Thursday 31st: 7pm (Vigil - St John the Baptist)
              Friday 1st: 10am (St Patrick's); 7pm (St John the Baptist)

ALL SOULS - Lists for the dead now available at the back of the churches. Mass for those who have died in the past year will be celebrated on Saturday evening 2nd November at 7pm. 

Recent Baptisms - Jason Mauro Mehar-Vaz

First Communion Dates - St John the Baptist P.S.: 10th May;
                                     Presentation P.S.: 31st May;
                                     Ballyoran P.S.: 7th June

Feasts - Monday 28th: Ss Simon & Jude;
  Tuesday 29th: St Colman;
  Thursday 31st: Bl. Dominic Collins;
  Friday 1st: All Saints;
  Saturday 2nd - The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed.

St Joseph's Young Priest's Society: Meeting after Mass on Wednesday 30th in the Pastoral Centre

Service of Thanksgiving and Rememberance - remembering all deceased patients and staff of Craigavon Area Hospital Sunday 3rd November 3pm in Medical Education Centre, Main Hospital Building. All Welcome to attend.

Pastoral Centre Book & Gift Shop - As well as usual stock, Christmas gifts are now available - Cards, Cribs, Diaries, Calendars, etc.

November - Month of the Holy Souls: Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the month of November and offer this sacrifice in honour of their deceased loved ones. You can do likewise! Take the Short-Term Pledge for November.

Coffee Morning: Cathal Mercer is hosting a Coffee Morning following the 8.30am and 11.30am on Sunday 3rd November. Procedds towards 2014 Tanzania Project. All support welcome.

Do you attend the Saturday Vigil Mass or the 8.30am Mass in St John's? St Vincent de Paul Society require collectors for these Masses. If interested, place your name in the collection box. Thank You.

Requiescat In Pace

Lately Deaceased: Owen McParland, Frances Kelley, Fr Brendan Lawless, Aideen McConville
At This Time: Felix Morgan, Patrick Fearon, Brendan McQuillan, Patrick Robinson, Mary Connolly
Sunday 27th: Oliver Brown, Anthony Duffy, Patrick McConville, Kathleen McConville, Brandan McConville, Josephine Mitchell, Michael McEvoy, Benevides & Tilman Families
Monday 28th: Eileen Brown (1st Anniversary), Kevin O'Connor, Jim Mulholland, Edward Mulholland
Tuesday 29th: James Murphy (1st Anniversary), Francis Megarity, Oliver McKeown, John Jordan, Patricia Hyde, John Keating
Wednesday 30th: Kathleen Keegan, Ernest Elliot, Dr. Eamonn Fleming, Rosaleen Judge
Thursday 31st: Francis Hanratty, Piezak Kronenke, Remlein, Pokomy & Minski Families, Gareth McCormack
Friday 1st: Charles Lavery (1st Anniversary), Elizabeth Murphy, Emily McCourt, James Preshur
Saturday 2nd: Mamie Tiffney, Jim McNally

Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy on proper day. When submitting notices for bulletin please include name and phone number. Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication.


Offertory Collection for Sunday 20th October - £2618.00. Thanks to all who Contributed.

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. PRAMS, COTS, BUGGIES REQUIRED.
SELF HELP LINE - 38339639 - Response within 48 hours.

Christian Meditation:  The Meditation Group will meet on Monday at 8 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre.  All welcome.
 
Parenting NI Helpline and Appointment Service: every parent/guardian experiences difficulties from time to time. Need help or advice? tel freephone 0808 8010 722 or www.parentingni.org

ILF - Integrating Life and Faith - Archdiocese of Armagh in conjunction with Craighead Institute. We are only too familiar with the cry that there is a split between our faith and the realities of modern life.  Like to know more? Venue-Dromantine Contact: Caoimhe: 07598421265 or Kevin: 07515910957

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 Mondays  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.  

Adoption:  Family Care Society is presently seeking adoptive families who would be interested in parenting children aged between 2 - 6 yrs and who need love and attention of a caring family.  Could this be you?  Contact 90691133 or 71368592 or www.familycaresociety.co.uk      

Christian Aid Lunches: First Wednesday each month in Armagh Road Presbyterian Church Hall 12noon to 1.30pm Minimum donation £3. Soups, bread, cheese, tea/coffee.

St. Malachy’s Bowling Club:  Indoor bowls (Seniors) Tuesdays    7.30 - 9 p.m. in Ashgrove Community Centre.

Flower Arranging every Monday at 7pm in Drumcree Pastoral Centre

The JOY rule
Think of Jesus
Think of Others
Think of You