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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. www.drumcreeparish.com St. John the Baptist Church, Garvaghy Road (1777) - 1977 St. Patrick’s Church, William Street - 1835 4th November 2007 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 Tuesday - Friday 7.30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. Monday 7.30 p.m. (Novena - Miraculous Medal) 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. White 38332218 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850 Requiescat In Pace Lately deceased: Mary McConnell, Brian Henry, Rosaleen McAleer, Danny McKevitt Sr. Marie Therese McCreesh, Rose Keegan, Gerald Livingstone, Fr. John Hanratty. At This Time: . James Preshur, Bro. Serenus, Teresa Sereno, Alipio Jordad do Carmo, Dinis Magno, Jose Da Silva, Silvina De Jesus, Marcos Mali, Asis Da Silva, Ximenes Family Sunday 4th: Patrick McCann. Monday 5th: Joe Oliver, Eileen Lambe, Sara Jane McCready, Johnnie McAlinden, Catherine Livingstone.Tuesday 6th: George Murray, Peter Connolly, Desmond Breen, Michael Brady. Wednesday 7th: Bridget Reid (1st Anniversary), Marion Murphy, Eileen Livingstone, Terence McParland, Patrick & Margaret McCann, Mary Ann Blacker Thursday 8th: Patrick & Peggy Donnelly, Sarah Devlin. Friday 9th: Jim Donnelly, Joey McCann, Ellen Scullion. Saturday 10th: Letitia O’Neill, Larry O’Neill, Thomas Henry Brown, Mary Conlon, Gerald Mawhinney Devotions in St. Patrick’s this evening 7 p.m. On the First Sunday of each month there will be a Mass at 4 p.m. for the Indian community (Malayalam language). Today, 4th November, at 3.20 p.m. Our Lady’s procession (Indian - Malayalam language) with Mass at 4 p.m. All are welcome. Ministers of the Eucharist - November - Vigil, Theresa McCaffrey, Paddy Gorman, Miriam Loftus, Bernadette Breen. 8.30 a.m. Patsy Hanratty, Catherine McCooe. 10 a.m. Winnie Breen, Ann Marie Hamill, Madeline O’Neill. 11.30 a.m. Patricia Halfpenny, Rosaleen Hamill, Nicola Fay, Bernie Mallon. St. Francis - Madeline O’Neill. Grange - Ann Murphy. Ministers of the Eucharist: St. John the Baptist, week beginning 5th November Martin Barlow. Ministers of The Word - November Vigil, Denis McCourt. 8.30 a.m. Tommy Mallon. 10 a.m. Tommy Bradley, Theresa Beattie. 11.30 a.m. Michael Dennison. Ministry of The Word: Week beginning 5th November, 10 a.m. Belle Oliver. 7.30 p.m. Olivia McDonald. Recent Baptisms: Seana Bridie Donnelly Parish Pastoral Council Meeting, Thursday 8th November, after evening Mass in St. John the Baptist meeting room. WEDDINGS 2008: Couples who have booked weddings for next year are asked to confirm date, Church and time by contacting one of the priests. Seasons of Advent and Christmas workshop in Synod Hall, Armagh, Monday 5th November, 8 - 10 p.m. Facilitators Fr. Sean McEvoy and Maureen Morgan (Liturgy Team). This promises to be a very worthwhile evening and we encourage members of the parish to attend. Reflection I must stay at your house today The Lord wants to stay with us, close to us, to become part of our lives. He comes with a gift, the gift of salvation, saying to each what he said to Zacchaeus ‘Today salvation has come to this house’. The gift he brings is the light of hope to any corners of despair, the warmth of love to any spaces of hatred, the confidence that we can face all of life without fear. His gift is salvation from fear, despair, hatred, and his visit heals, strengthens and forgives us. He does not expect a tidy home, but a home open to the needs of others; not an orderly home, but a home open to care for others; not an up-to-date home but one open to welcome him. He come also with others, and when Jesus enters our lives, he invites us to care as he does for anyone we know in trouble, and to get involved in the struggle of every neighbourhood for justice, education, health and faith. Today salvation has come to our lives, for Jesus has come into our homes, in the Eucharist and bread of life. Parish & Community Notices When submitting notices for the bulletin please include a contact name and telephone number. Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication. Armagh Diocesan Youth Ministry: All young people, parents and youth leaders are invited to a diocesan youth liturgy on Sunday 4th November in St. Joseph’s Parish, Dundalk. The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Clifford and has been planned by a group of young people from the Dundalk area. Legion of Mary: Meeting every Monday evening after Novena Mass in St. Patrick’s Church. New members always welcome. Any enquiries please contact Lee Walters 028 38341496. St. Vincent De Paul Society Good quality used clothing and furniture welcome at all times. Collection can be arranged. Contact the shop. Clothes shop and Furniture shop in Mayfair Business Centre, Garvaghy Road, tel. 38393898. Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. NEW SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours. SPRED Group - Wednesday in Drumcree Community Centre, 7.30 p.m. Enquiries ph. 38392568. ARE YOU HAVING DIFFICULTIES IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP? SKILLED COUNSELLORS CAN HELP YOU. CALL ACCORD - ph. 38334781. BANNSIDE COMMUNITY GROUP: Arts & Crafts, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7 - 8.30 p.m. English/ ICT for beginners. October - TADI (talking about tough issues) and Bill of Rights. November - Know Yourself & Your Neighbour. Contact Phyllis for further information. 38339916. Volunteers needed to supervise Homework Club. Tir Na nOg GFC: Bingo every Tuesday 8.30 p.m. The bigger the crowd the bigger the prizes. Support the Club Lotto. St. John’s Accordion Band. Lessons in accordion, percussion and keyboard Thursdays 7 p.m. in St. John the Baptist School. All ages welcome. St. Mary’s Women’s Guild: A.G.M. Wednesday 7th November in Ashgrove Community Centre. Guest Speaker. New members welcome. PRESENTATION SISTERS KOINONIA PROJECT - Weekly Meditation on Monday at 7.30 p.m.at 103 Thomas St. T’ai Chi Chih classes Tuesday 8 p.m. and Thursday 11 a.m. in Committee Room of Cascades Leisure Centre. Information nights for HEALING AND EMPOWERING YOUR INNER CHILD sessions are scheduled to begin Wednesday 9th January, 7.30 p.m. For information call Sr. Brigid Kavanagh 38332220. Drumcree House of Health: Positive Thinking Course - 6 weekly workshops starting Tuesday 6th November 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday 7th November, 7 p.m., Tin Whistle class - 6 yrs. and over. £2 per child. Still running - Salsa Exercise every Tuesday 8.30 p.m. (£1). Weigh in - every Monday 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Yoga - every Wednesday 11 a.m. (£3). St. John the Baptist P.S. - ‘Star Man’ - Angels of Hope Appeal One of our past pupils (Kathy O’Neill) is running the New York Marathon for Angels of Hope. We ask parents and families for your usual generosity for this appeal. Naiscoil Na Banna present Poker Classic in Eanach Mór CLG (Annaghmore) , Friday 9th November, 8.30 p.m. Light refreshments. Admission £20. Craigavon District Policing Partnership will be holding an open forum addressing policing and crime issues on Thursday 8th November, 7 p.m. in Lakeview Suite 2, Craigavon Civic Centre. All welcome. Ulster Project: Information evening in St. John the Baptist P.S., Wednesday 7th November 7.30 p.m. All Year 11 & 12 students welcome. Sunday 28th October £2603-73 Thanks to all who contributed *************************** GATE: Diocesan Youth Magazine available in the churches. |