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Mission Statement of the Parish of Drumcree

Our Parish of Drumcree 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.

‘For the Church the new world of cyberspace is a summons to the great adventure of using its potential to proclaim the Gospel message. This challenge is at the heart of what it means to “put out into the deep” (Lk 5:4)’

Pope John Paul II – Message for the 36th World Communications Day

 
26th March 2023 Bulletin
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Holy Week 2023 Confessions Schedule
Saturday 1st April: 6.15pm & after 7pm Mass
 
Sunday 2nd April: After 11.30am Mass
 
Monday 3rd April: 12:30pm in St. Patrick’s Church & 7.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church
 
Tuesday 4th April: 12.30pm in St. Patricks Church & 7.30pm Penitential Service in St. John the Baptist Church
                        
Wednesday 5th April: 12.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church & 7.30pm in St. John the Baptist Church

Holy Saturday (8th April): 12.30pm - 1.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church

No Confessions on Holy Thursday or Good Friday. 

 
Holy Week 2023 Liturgy Schedule
Monday 3rd April: 10am & 7pm Mass as usual
Tuesday 4th April: 10am & 7pm Mass as usual
Wednesday 5th April: 10am & 7pm Mass as usual
(Chrism Mass at 7pm in St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh)


HOLY THURSDAY
  • Morning Prayer of the Church at 10am in St. Patrick’s Church (No morning Mass)
  • Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7pm in St. John the Baptist Church
  • Adoration at the Altar of Repose after 7pm Mass until Night Prayer
  • Night Prayer of the Church at 9.30pm in St. John the Baptist Church

GOOD FRIDAY (Day of Fast & Abstinence)
  • Morning Prayer of the Church at 10am in St. Patrick’s Church
  • Celebration of the Lord's Passion at 3pm in St. Patrick’s Church
  • Stations of the Cross at 7pm in St. John the Baptist Church

HOLY SATURDAY
  • Morning Prayer of the Church at 10am in St. Patrick’s Church
  • Blessing of Polish Food at 10.30am in St. John the Baptist Church
  • Easter Vigil at 9pm in St. John the Baptist Church

EASTER SUNDAY
  • 8.30am Mass in St. John the Baptist Church
  • 10am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church
  • 11.30am Mass in St. John the Baptist Church

We look forward to welcoming you during the Easter Triduum. 
 
'Fish on Friday' - more quiet nourishment for the soul this Lent
Each year in Lent God offers us the invitation to reflect, pray and act as we celebrate the journey of Holy Week and the Joy of Easter. 

The Knights of Saint Columbanus once again invite you to a short period of peaceful reflection before the Blessed Sacrament each week in Lent. Taking place after the Friday evening 7pm Mass during Lent and lasting thirty minutes, our quiet period of reflection and prayer will be centred on the Gospel readings of our journey to Easter. 

Why not come and join us for Mass and Reflection, and give God that quiet space to speak to you in a special way this Lenten season. We very much look forward to seeing you each Friday.