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PARISH OF DRUMCREE Mass Times: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 1st June 2008 Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 7p.m. St. Patrick’s Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. Monday 7p.m. (Novena - Miraculous Medal) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays in St. John the Baptist Church beginning at 6 p.m. Devotions 1st and 2nd Sunday 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: Annie Breen At This Time: Annie McQuaid, George Greer, Laurence Dempsey, Lucy Dempsey, John Dempsey, Patrick Coleman, Leontia Kennedy, Roseanne Crawley, Elizabeth Healy, John Robinson Sunday 1st: Antonio Correia, Eileen McConville, Patrick Berry, Mary Lappin, Jimmie Douglas, Margaret Hyde, Patrick Hyde, Alice Toland, John Mallon Monday 2nd: William Cullen, Jim Reid, Elizabeth Beattie Tuesday 3rd: Edward McDonald Wednesday 4th: Pat Fearon, Jim Crummie Thursday 5th: Kathleen McGlade, William James McDowell, Annie McVeigh, Teddy Cusack Friday 6th: Eileen McNiece, James Hughes, William Atkinson, Paddy Cullen Saturday 7th: Harry Creaney, John Harrison, Mary Lappin No devotions this evening. First Holy Communion: those who received their First Holy Communion this year are invited to Mass next weekend in thanksgiving. Any Mass that suits you and your family and feel free to wear again your First Communion clothes. First Friday Notices: Confessions - Thursday 5th St. Patrick’s 6 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. St. John’s 7.30 p.m. Masses - Friday 6th St. Patrick’s 10 a.m. (Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament 10.30 a.m. - 6 p.m.) St. John’s 7 p.m. The sick and housebound will be visited as usual. Ministers of the Eucharist: St. John the Baptist, week beginning 2nd June Martin Barlow. Ministry of The Word: Week beginning 2nd June 10 a.m. Michael Sherry. 7 p.m. Pat Hagan. WYD 2008: In July of this year we have 7 young people from our Parish travelling to Sydney Australia on Pilgrimage for World Youth Day 2008. In order to help with fund-raisng the following fund raising events have been organised: Car Boot Sale... Last one went very well with big crowds. Next car boot sale. Saturday 7th June in St. John’s car park beginning at 8am. Please come along as seller or a buyer and and let others know it is taking place Recent Baptisms: Broccan Ann Quinn, Woyciech Artur Borowczyk, Alfie Eamon Freeburn, Miguel Dias Lima St. Joseph’s Young Priest Society: Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday 28th June. Fare, including dinner, £24. If interested contact Theresa 38331629 or Kathleen 38337603. Mass at Old Drumcree at Cultra on Sunday 22nd June at 2 p.m. Bring a packed lunch. Beverages can be purchased at Cultra. Buses will leave church car park at 12.30 p.m. Tickets for bus £3 available in sacristies. Some may wish to travel by their own means. All welcome. Vision 08 - a pastoral letter from the Irish Catholic Bishop’s Conference on A Vision for Catholic Education in Ireland - copies available in Churches or www.catholiccommunications.ie Year of St. Paul: As a Parish, in order to commemorate this special year, we will be having a Triduum of Reflection led by guest speakers who will reflect on different aspects of St. Paul’s writings. This will take place on Thursday 26th, Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June during the evening Mass. Please spread the word on this and invite friends and family to attend. The Triduum of Reflection will end on Saturday 28th followed by our 2nd Parish Garden Party. Knock Summer Youth Festival: Living life to the full? Looking for something more? Tired of the samo? This is what you’re looking for! Time out for you.. Knock Summer Youth Festival July 24th - 27th. 18 - 35 yrs. For information and booking 094 9388100. Sunday 25th May £2762-19 Thanks to all who contributed ****************************************** Reflection Built on rock No matter what our age, we look for security; we look for firm ground to stand on, and that’s what Jesus offers when he says that his word is a rock to live our lives by. We live in firm ground when we find love in our lives, when we find meaning and direction, when we find something big enough to believe in through all our experiences. If we live by the word of Jesus, we have firm ground our home is built on rock. Be grateful for the rocks of your life: for the people who have always been there for you, for the love of God which never fails, for the faith that can give direction to all of life. Be grateful for fun and humour, for laughter and for tears, be grateful for the sun that sets daily, for all this is beauty. And when we notice beauty our home is built on rock. Be grateful for the child that smiles or wakens you, for the embrace that consoles or strengthens you, for the joy that comes from saying sorry or making up. Beauty, love, reconciliation - all bits of firm ground for life, and on this firm ground, our home is built on rock. 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. PALS - Children’s prayer and Liturgy group for children from 4 yrs - primary 3, welcome children at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday in St. Patrick’s. For more infromation contact Ursula on 07889424614. - Due to Cemetery Sunday PALS cancelled Sunday 1st June at both 10 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. Masses. 7 p.m. Mass Saturday 31st May is as usual. St. Vincent De Paul Society Good quality used clothing and furniture welcome at all times. Collection can be arranged. Contact the shop, tel. 38393898. Clothes and Furniture shops in Mayfair Business Centre, Garvaghy Road. 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. Lourdes 150th Anniversary - Direct from Belfast (7nights) - 17th JulyJeanne D’Arc Hotel, £485. Tel 38361289 for details. Drumcree House of Health: Yoga Wednesday 11 - 12.30, £4 per session or £36 for 12 week course. Salsa Exercise,Tuesday 8.30, £1 per session. All in Drumcree Community Centre. Phone Jennifer 38334522. SPRED - The group meet on Wednesday in Drumcree Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. Enquiries 38392568. St. Mary’s Youth Centre: Senior Ladies Netball every Tuesday 7 - 8 p.m. Ages 15 yrs - Adult. All welcome. Phone 38337524. Ashgrove Seniors Luncheon Club: Places available at the Luncheon Club on Tuesday and Thursday at 12 noon. Lunch & Bingo £1-50. If interested (over 60’s), contact Ashgrove Community Centre. St. Mary’s Women’s Guild: Meeting on Wednesday 4th June at 8 p.m. in Ashgrove Community Centre. Guest speaker. All welcome. Charity Table Quiz - Friday 6th June at 9 p.m. in The Tunnel Bar, organised by the Knights of St. Columbanus. Ballyoran Over 50 Club: Wednesday 2 - 3 p.m. New and old members welcome. Medjugorje Pilgrimages: 2nd August - 7 nights £410 ex Belfast. 25th October - 7 nights £460 ex Dublin. All half board accommodation. For information contact Stephanie Donnelly 02820768917 or 07762130882 Holy Land Pilgrimage: 3rd - 12th September Direct from Belfast. £850 p.p.s. inclusive of all taxes. For information contact Ann Diamond, 02879468134. Bannside Community Centre: Arts and Crafts Classes, 7 - 8.30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. English classes, Thursday 10 a.m. ICT for beginners. Cross community trip to Dublin, 4th - 11th July for children P5 - P7. Homework Club, Volunteer needed Wednesday. For information contact Carol 028 38339916. Drumcree College - TREASURE HUNT - in aid of Cystic Fibrosis. Friday 6th June, leaving the college at 7 p.m. and meeting up in the Famous Grouse, Ballyhegan. Cost £20 per car - includes buffet and light refreshments. Tickets available from Litter’s Garage and the college. St. John the Baptist PTA present Sunday Funday 8th June at 2 p.m. Magician, balloon modellers and all old favourite attractions. St. Malachy’s Hurling Club - TEXAS HOLD ‘EM POKER NIGHT at Tir Na nOg on Friday 6th June at 8.30 p.m. Ticket £25 includes buffet supper. Society of African Missions - Dromantine: Annual Family Fun Day, Sunday 8th June commencing at 1.30 p.m. |