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) - 1997
St. Patrick’s Church, William Street - 1835

17th November 2013

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

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: St. John the Baptist week beginning 18th - Eddie McVeigh.

Ministry of The Word: Week beginning 18th - 10 a.m. Denis McCourt; 7 p.m. Ursula Barlow.

Recent Baptisms:  Joanne Costa     Berejano, Matylda Quinn, Nayara Melissa Mendes, Yuran Salazar Mendes, Mason Gary James Sharpe, Noah John Carville, Michael Patrick Quigley       
 
Confirmation - Sunday 9th March, 2014 in St. John the Baptist Church at 3 p.m.

Nano Nagle Declared Venerable - Nano Nagle, founder of the Presentation Sisters, was declared venerable on 31st October by His Holiness Pope Francis. Presentation Sisters around the world and those involved with them are celebrating the official announcement. Nano Nagle was born in Ballygriffin in Cork in 1718, a turbulent time in Irish history due to the Penal Laws.  She devoted her life to God and to working with people on the margins of society.  Nano was one of the great pioneers of Catholic education in Ireland. The Sisters came to Portadown in 1882 and have continued Nano’s work of education through the years.  To this day Presentation Sisters and friends of Nano remain committed to working with those most in need through a range of ministries. The 10 a.m. Mass in St. Patrick’s on the Feast of the Presentation, Thursday 21st November, will mark the event in Portadown.

Special Collection for Philippines and Syria will be held next weekend 23/24 November

Feasts: Thursday 21st Presentation of The Blessed Virgin Mary; Friday 22nd St. Cecelia;  Saturday 23rd St. Columban.

Pastoral Centre Shop - Christmas gifts now available - cards cribs, diaries, calendars etc. Trocaire Christmas Gifts now available.

Do you attend Saturday Vigil Mass or Sunday 8.30 a.m. Mass?  St. Vincent De Paul Society require collectors. Place your name in collection box. Thank you.

Table Quiz - Cathal Mercer is running a table quiz in Tir Na nOg on Friday 22nd November,  also in aid of Tanzania Project.  Admission £5 per person.  All support welcome.

SHYNE - programme for 1st years continues in St. Mary’s Youth Centre this Friday 6.30 - 8.15 p.m.

St. Mary’s Youth Centre:  Following the official opening of the Centre on Thursday 21st November we invite all members of the community to call and see the fantastic new resource now available to our young people. The Centre will be open on Thursday evening 6 - 9 p.m. for parents, past members and others to come and join us for light refreshments.

Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Thursday after evening Mass.

Next Sunday, solemnity of Christ the King, concludes the Year of Faith. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament during the afternoon.

Maciej Zacharek, from Redemptoris Mater Missionary House of Formation, Dundalk, will be ordained deacon next Saturday in St Patrick’s Cathedral at 4pm. Keep him and his famly and community in your prayers.

Requiescat In Pace

Lately Deceased: Phyllis McParland, James O’Connor, Soibhan Devlin, Patrick Halfpenny, Phyllis McNally, Margaret Breen, Tommy Knipes         
At This Time:  Andrew McClean, Geraldine Cullen, Peter McKeever, Thomas Madden, Arthur Austin, Frank Hamill, Douglas Family, Jose Tavares Filipe, Ana Maria Xavier Do Rego      #
Sunday 17th: M.M. Seamus McKenna, Damien Hughes(1st Anniversary), Sarah Jane McCann, Esther  Livingstone, Thomas Marley, Thomas Murphy, Teresa White, Vera Fearon    
Monday 18th:  Lisa Creaney, Pauline Foy, Ann Kelly, Dympna Daly, Jimmy McGurk, Annie McGrath, Frederick McCann, Dec. Members Legion of Mary     
Tuesday 19th: Maureen Tucker(1st Anniversary) Mona Lamph, Danny Madden, Elizabeth Gibson, Peter Gerard Megarity, William Wright, Mary McQuade       
Wednesday 20th: John Creaney, Dennis Madden, Irene Berry, Peter Hagan, Vera Mulally, John Lawless, Joseph McQuillan     
Thursday 21st:  Vincent Berry, William James Murphy, Bridie Connolly, Vincent Murray, Alice Black       
Friday 22nd: Dan Reid, Elizabeth McQuillan, Dan Murphy, Hugh Corr, John McCann, Frances Kelly, Annie Hamill, John Bennett       
Saturday 23rd:  Thomas Campbell, Lily Gorman, Lil Black, Joe Creaney

 
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.
 

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

Benburb Priory - Mindfulness Workshop - Saturday 30th November, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Cost £35 inc. lunch.  Register by 22nd November.  Contact:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Day Retreat in Honour of Jesus the Divine Mercy in Dromantine College, Newry on Saturday 30th November.  Main Speaker Fr. Cathal Price.  Cost £15.  Booking essential.  Contact Liz 028 30265279 or Eileen 028 30268751 after 5 p.m.  Tea/coffee provided but please bring a packed lunch.

The Gentlemen of Country Show - Wednesday 20th November in Drumcree Pastoral Centre.  Starts 8 p.m.  Tickets £10 available from Winnies, Litters, Bureau De Change, Ogle St.. Armagh, Newells Newsagent, Queen St., Lurgan.

Southern Area Hospice Services - If you have a Southern Area Hospice family home box at home please don’t forget to empty it and get is in to us as soon as possible.  It can be left to Hospice reception or to any  of our Hospice shops located in Newry, Dungannon, Banbridge and Rathfriland.  For assistance with this or to get a home box posted out to you please contact Anne on 028 30251333.

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

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 Monday & Tuesday  3 - 4.30 p.m.  £1 per day.  Arts & Crafts and other activities Tuesday & Wednesday evenings 6.30 p.m. - 8 p.m £1 per session.  Computer Classes Thursday 10 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. £3 per session.  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 Chruch Hall 12 noon 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 on Mondays in Drumcree Pastoral Centre at 7pm All welcome.

Knock Shrine - 41st Annual All Night Vigil of Atonement - 7th December.  Coach £15.  For information and booking phone Gabrielle 028 87784964 or 07933521105, Grace 028 87784942.
All Night Vigil 7th December.  Bus from St. John the Baptist Car Park 5.30 p.m.  Phone Jim 07784648448

St. John the Baptist P.S. PTA  present a Christmas Floral Extravangza with Fr. Sean McEvoy on Wednesday 4th December at  7.30 p.m. in the school.  Admission £5 includes light supper.

Holy Ghost Missions thank all who continue to support their mite box collections in McCrackens and Costcutters. The Amount raised £423.45

Offertory Collection
Sunday 10th - £2416-44
Thanks to all who contributed
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Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays
 

 
Reflection

Your endurance will win you your lives

Isn’t courage something we really admire in people?
A child learning to walk and making efforts,
even when she falls or he has to be helped at
 every step.
A young person trying again after exam failure,
or making yet another job application.
People who make it against the odds
of illness or handicap or deep hurt.
Courage is strength from the inside.

How to nourish this strength?
Look at the face of Jesus
and see the face of God
alive with courage in face of death,
shining with courage in the face of rejection,
a face communicating strength -
strength born in the depths of his suffering -
strength to his friends like you and me when we suffer.

We need courage in love;
when the care we try to offer is rejected
and we feel let-down and no good;

We need courage when we try to work on behalf
of those who are neglected, homeless, poor,
and our efforts are destroyed by greed in society.

We need courage
in the love which cares for people in pain,
and we feel helpless and angry on their behalf.

Look at the face of Jesus,
alive and shining with courage;
 

look at the eyes of Jesus,
eyes hopeful with love and friendship,
shining with compassion, for you and me;
an enduring love which is faithful forever.
His endurance won him his life;
he will ensure that our endurance will win us ours.
 

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