25th May 2014 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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25th May 2014 - 6th Sunday of Easter

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 7pm
St. Patrick’s
Tuesday - Saturday  10 am
Monday 7pm (Novena -Miraculous Medal)

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays in St. John the Baptist Church from 8am 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

St Joseph's Young Priest Society: Annual Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday 28th June. Bus leaving St John's at 7am. £28(includes Evening Meal). If interested, contact 38331629 or 38337603. Would you consider joining as a Member? Membership is not demanding or time consuming but our work is important in providing for Priests of tomorrow. If you wish to join, contact Kathleen 38337603, Theresa 38331629 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

May Rosary - everyday at the Grotto. Parish Groups/Individuals wishing to lead this prayer should sign up in the Sacristy.

Procession to Nuns' graves Friday 30th May after Rosary at the Grotto.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - June
Vigil - Mary McAlinden, Maura Berry, Bernadette Breen, Ruairi O'Hanlon;
8.30am - Catherine McCooe, John Geary, Geraldine Lawless;
10 am: Pat Devlin, Eamon Breen, Kathleen Hagan;  
11.30 am: Roisin Kelly, Elizabeth Wilson, Mary Taggart, Bernie Mallon;
St. John the Baptist - Week beginning 26th May: Geraldine Lawless. 

Ministry of The Word - June
Vigil: Shannon McCooe; 
8.30 am: Jerome Marley;
10 am: Aine McCreesh-West;  
11.30 am: Cathal Mercer;
Week beginning 26th May - 10 am: Denis McKeever; 7pm: David Greer.

First Holy Communion for Children attending Presentation P.S. on Saturday 31st May at 11am in St Patrick's Church. All Welcome.

Recent Baptisms: Olivia Kerr Guido

Sacrament of Marriage: Congratulations to Helene Cullen and Patrick Robinson & Jenny Lyness and Gavin O'Reilly who were married recently. 

Armagh Diocesan Youth Commission: Summer Youth Pilgrimages - Taize, France(16 - 35 Years; 3 - 10 July), Lourdes, France(16 - 30 Years; 17 - 22 August), Camino de Santiago, Spain(20 - 35 Years; 23 - 30 August)
For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Limted places for all Pilgrimages. 

From 1st May, due to the Data Protection Act and the Common Law Duty of Confidentiality, hospitals are no longer able to provide visiting Clergy with a list of those in Hospital. Therefore, if you would like us to visit someone in Hospital, you are asked to give their name and exact location in the Hospital so we may visit, otherwise, this will not be possible. 

Feasts: Monday 26th - St Philip Neri; Tuesday 27th - St Augustine of Canterbury.

Trip to Old Drumcree, Cultra - Sunday 8th June. Mass 2pm. Bus leaving St John's at 12.30pm sharp. Tickets £3.50 available in St John's. Bring a Packed Lunch. 

Cemetery Sunday: 11.30am Mass 1st June. Eucharistic Ministers asked to sign up in St John's Sacristy. When cleaning/tidying graves, please take debris/rubbish home. 

Trocaire: Total this year £11,475.53. Thanks for the generosity of all who contributed.

Website - www.armaghpriest.com - Priesthood in the Archdiocese of Armagh. Check it Out. 

Queen of Heaven, Rejoice, Alleluia!
for He whom you were worthy to bear, Alleluia!
has risen as He said, Alleluia!
Pray for us to God, Alleluia!
(Said during Eastertide at Angeleus).

Requiescat In Pace

Lately Deceased: Czeslave Kroenke, Maureen Hamill, Cecil Burke;
 
At This Time: Danny Robinson, Michael Robinson, Partrick Robinson, Dominic Marley; 
 
Sunday 25th: M.M. Peter McNamee, Bernadette McCann, Annie McQuaid, John Robinson, Kathleen Loughran, Margaret Garvey, William Mulholland;
 
Monday 26th: Marie Mallon, Alice Hagan, Addis McNally, Joseph McCormack, Mary Freeburn;
 
Tuesday 27th: Karl Mercer, Patrick Gallagher, Mary Grimes;
 
Wednesday 28th: Charlie McCann, James McAtarsney, Gerry Harbinson, Jane Marley, John Gandy Hamill, Una O'Neill, Gerard McDonnell, Mannix McDonnell, Colette Coyle;
 
Thursday 29th: M.M. Paulo Azinhaes, Charles Molloy, Donna Magennis;
 
Friday 30th: Carl O'Reilly(1st Anniversary), Brian McKeown, Rita McCann, Mary Hagan, Margaret McAlinden;
 
Saturday 31st: Patrick Toland, Eileen McCann, Edward Sherry.

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
Sunday 18th - £2325-28
Thanks to all who contributed

Important Dates
First Communion:
Presentation P.S.: 31st May 11am;
Ballyoran P.S.: 7th June 11am.

Cemetery Sunday/Blessing of Graves: Sunday 1st June.

Cultra Excursion to Old St John's Church: 8th June. Details to follow.

June Triduum of Prayer, concluding with Garden Party: 19th - 21st June. 

Community Notices

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.

Drumcree College: visit www.drumcreecollege.co.uk  Our School. Our Community. Our Future. Your Choice. Support Drumcree College.

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. Sarah's Circle (Women's Spirituality Group) 2nd Saturday of each month 11am - 12.30pm. For further information contact Ann on 38339916.   

St Malachy's Hurling Club: Bingo as usual on Friday at 8.15pm. 
U8 Training every Sunday 1pm - 2pm at Seagoe Indoor 3G. Free Membership. For more information, contact Thomas 07821579451. 
 
Tir Na nOg GFC: U6 training in Drumcree College Friday 6.30pm - 7.30pm. U8 training also Drumcree College Friday 7.30pm - 8.30pm; 
Bingo as usual Tuesday night.  The bigger the crowd the bigger the prizes.

Offertory Collection Envelopes still available in St John the Baptist Church. Anyone who wishes to contribute to the upkeep of the Parish in this way is asked to leave their name and address in the Collection Basket. 
 
Bunscoil Eoin Baiste - 15 Year Celebration Evening on Wednesday 11th June at 7pm in St John the Baptist School.Photographs and pieces of the Pupil's Work will be on display. If parents have old photographs/pieces of work, we would appreciate a loan of some. Please leave in School office as soon as possible.  

Junior Phoenix Players: Open auditions for our Summer show "Evita" will be held in St Columba's School, Carlton Street on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June 3 - 5pm each day. Must be 21 or younger. See Facebook page for details.  

St John the Baptist PTA: Annual Sunday Funday on Sunday 8th June. BBQ, Bouncy Castles etc. Fun for all the family.