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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 8th June 2008 Tenth 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, James Farnon, Patricia McDonagh, May McNiece At This Time: Bernard McQuaid Sunday 8th: Martin McKee(1st Anniversary), Margaret Davies, Patrick Gallagher, Joseph Bunting, Kenneth McNally, Miguel Soares, Maria Soares, Filipe Soares Monday 9th: James McCavanagh, Tommy McKernan, Monica Mulholland Tuesday 10th: Mary Donnelly(1st Anniversary), Patrick McCourt, Seamus Gallagher, Ana Maria X Rego, Filomena Soares, Vanessa Araujo Wednesday 11th: Noel McAtamney Thursday 12th: Mona McCorry, Teresa Gordon Lavery, Mary Marley Friday 13th: Joe Atkinson, Thomas McKenna, Elizabeth McKeown, Patrick Tennyson, Joseph Wilson Saturday 14th: Don Douglas, Eugene Wilson, Patrick Kelly, Hannah Hamill, Mary Kathleen Lavery, James McParland, Johnny Lappin Cemetery Sunday - Thanks again to all who contributed to the liturgy last Sunday. Thanks especially to all who attended in a very prayerful and respectful manner. First Communion girls and boys are welcomed to Mass this weekend in a spirit of Thanksgiving. Thanks again to all who organised and took part in the four celebrations of First Holy Communion in the Parish. Those recently confirmed in the Parish and Armagh Cathedral are invited to Masses next weekend, 14th/15th June, in a spirit of Thanksgiving. Thanks again to all who organised and took part in both celebrations. Ministers of the Eucharist: St. John the Baptist, week beginning 9th June Teresa McCaffrey. Ministry of The Word: Week beginning 9th June 10 a.m. Damien Russell. 7 p.m. Michael Dennison. Recent Baptisms: Eva Kathleen Mercer St. Joseph’s Young Priest Society: Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday 28th June. Fare, including dinner, £24. If interested contact Theresa 38331629 or Kathleen 38337603. Liturgy Group - meeting Thursday 12th June at 7.30 p.m. in St. John the Baptist meeting room 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. Meeting after 7 p.m. Mass on Wednesday 11th June for those willing to help with the Parish Garden Party at the end of the month. 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. BURMA APPEAL: The St. Vincent De Paul collections for the weekend of 21st and 22nd June will be donated to the Burma Appeal. Please give generously to this appeal. Thank you. Sunday 1st June £2347-30 Thanks to all who contributed ****************************************** Reflection God loves you at your weakest A saint once said, looking back over his life, ‘God loves you most when you love yourself least.’ Jesus took his dinner with all sorts of people; people who were looked down on by others, like Matthew in today’s gospel. And Matthew wasn’t the first like that whom he associated with. Jesus seems to be at his best when he’s with people at their worst. Like when you watch your child trying to walk and falling, or a boy or girl in school really trying to learn something, your heart goes out to them in their efforts, and you really love them at that moment, when they seem weakest, most vulnerable, and they think they’re inadequate. When you’re down, you seel God is down on you when you are giving out to yourself, you think God is doing the same; When you feel empty inside, you think God is far away. Like he’s present in this small piece of bread at Mass, he’s present to you at the best and the worst of times. Trust him; be really present to him as he’s really present to you, in Eucharist, in love, in every moment of every day. 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. 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. Drumcree House of Health: Yoga Wednesday 11 - 12.30, £4 per session or £36 for 12 week course. Salsa Exerise,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. 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. Our Lady Queen of Peace Pilgrimages: Medjugorje 20th - 27th August. 24th September - 1st October. For details contact Josephine 028 38343091. 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. St. John the Baptist PTA present Sunday Funday 8th June at 2 p.m. Magician, balloon modellers and all old favourite attractions. Society of African Missions - Dromantine: Annual Family Fun Day, Sunday 8th June commencing at 1.30 p.m. Cake Sale in St. John the Baptist P.S. on Saturday 14th June from 10 a.m. All proceeds to the Ulster Project. STRONA INTERNETOWA DUSZPASTERSTWA POLSKIEGO W ARCHIDIECEZJI ARMAGH www.dpa.org.pl |