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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 18th November 2007 Thirty-Third 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: Rose Keegan, Gerald Livingstone, Oliver Halfpenny, Bill McDonnell. At This Time: . Frank Hamill, Douglas Family, Margaret Greer, Manus Johnston, Thomas Madden, Monteiro Family. Sunday 18th: Ann Kelly, Lisa Creaney, Dympna Daly, Thomas Henry Brown, Thomas Blacker, James McGurk, Annie McGrath, Frederick McCann, Mary Ann Berry, Pauline Foy. Monday 19th: Elizabeth Gibson, Mona Lamph, Mary(May) Gorman, Peter Gerard Megarity, Thomas Cullen, Mary McQuade. Tuesday 20th: John Creaney, Kathleen Lynch, Christina Blacker, Vera Mullaly, John Lawless, Francis Kelly, Joseph McQuillan, Irene Berry Wednesday 21st: Vincent Berry, Bridie Connolly, William James Murphy, Vincent Murray, Alice Black. Thursday 22nd: Dan Murphy, Joseph Kearns, Elizabeth McQuillan, Annie Hamill, Daniel Reid, John Bennett, Lily Gorman. Friday 23rd: Joe Creaney, Betty White, Thomas Campbell. Saturday 24th: Joseph McCann, Brid McCormac Devotions in St. John the Baptist this evening 7 p.m. Archbishop Sean Brady will be created Cardinal next Saturday by Pope Benedict in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. We share the joy and honour bestowed on him for our diocese and country. The ceremony should be televised - check papers for details. Keep Cardinal Brady and the other new Cardinals in your prayers. Mass for those bereaved - Learning to laugh again - on Wednesday 21st November in St. John the Baptist Church at 7.30 p.m. Mary Taggart will speak. Ministers of the Eucharist: St. John the Baptist, week beginning 19th November Eddie McVeigh. Ministry of The Word: Week beginning 19th November, 10 a.m. Theresa Beattie. 7.30 p.m. Michael Dennison. Feasts: Wednesday, Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Special day for the Presentation Sisters in our community). Thursday St. Cecilia, Friday, St. Columban, Irish Missionary Monk; Saturday St. Andrew Dunlac. Recent Baptisms: Jessica Pereira, Katie Ferris, Alisha Rose-Marie Griffin, Joshua William John Hickman IS CHRISTMAS JUST FOR CHILDREN? An adult look at the Nativity Stories in the Gospels. 4 Thursday evenings on this theme will be given at Iona House, Churchill Park, starting 29th November at 7 p.m. If interested ring Fr. Michael on 38330366. A BILL OF RIGHTS FOR THE NORTH: Anyone interested in taking part in a community consultation on shaping the new Bill of Rights for the North is invited to a series of 3 workshops led by Brian Lennon and Mabel Doole of Community Dialogue at the Mayfair Business Centre Monday 19th November 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Monday 26th November 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday 1st December 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Contact Mayfair 38391666 or Drumcree Community Centre 38334522. Refreshments provided. World Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims: Sunday 18th November, 3 - 4 p.m. in Newry Cathedral,Inter-denominational Remembrance Service. Christmas Gifts: Trocaire Global Gift Plan brochures available in Churches. “One Action Can Change The World”. Dare to be different. ACCORD: Next Inter-Church Marriage Preparation Course - The Comfort Hotel, Antrim. Thursday 21st February 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday 24th February 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Course £55 per person. Feast of Christ the King, Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament next Sunday in St. John the Baptist Church all afternoon. The Polish Community will join us for Mass next Sunday ay 11.30am in St. John the Baptist Church GATE: Diocesan Youth Magazine available in the churches. Sunday 11th November £2582-32 Thanks to all who contributed *************************** 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 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. 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. 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. November and December classes - TADI (talking about tough issues) and Bill of Rights. Genealogy (Family Tree) Know Yourself & Your Neighbour. Contact Phyllis for further information. 38339916. Volunteers needed to supervise Homework Club. Tir Na nOg GFC: Annual General Meeting in clubrooms Monday 3rd December. All members are asked to attend. 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. Ashgrove Community Centre: Beginners Salsa Classes every Tuesday 8.15 - 9.15 p.m. £3.50 per session. PRESENTATION SISTERS KOINONIA PROJECT – Weekly Meditation on Monday at 7.30 p.m.at 103 Thomas St. T’ai Chi Chih Thursday 11 a.m. in Committee Room of Cascades Leisure Centre. HEALING AND EMPOWERING YOUR INNER CHILD sessions are scheduled to begin Wednesday 9th January, 7.30 p.m. Advent Retreat 15th December, 10.45 a.m. - 3.30 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). Drumcree College: Adults Aerobic Keep Fit/Dance classes every Monday 7.45 p.m. - 9 p.m. £2-50 also Children’s Dance Class. New members welcome. For information phone 38334725. Wanted! Old/Used greeting cards for Craft Club. Please leave in school office. Craigavon Marie Curie Fundraising Group present an Evening of Gospel Praise and Floral Art (Featuring ‘Amen’ praise band & Fr. Sean McEvoy) in Portadown Town Hall, Friday 23rd November, 8 p.m. Admission £10. Tickets from Wray Cleaners, Country Fare, Winnie’s, and Gabrielles. Ashgrove Speech & Drama Group - places still available. If interested contact Sarah after 4 p.m. 07766344471. Aware Defeat Depression - Public talk and information event in St. Patrick’s Trian, English St., Armagh on Wednesday 21st November at 8 p.m. For further information phone 028 71260602. |