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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 29th June 2008 Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 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 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 Requiescant In Pace Lately deceased: Patricia McDonagh, May McNiece, Ann Cotton, John McHugh, Phyllis Kelly, Dudley Barker At This Time: Agnes Tiffney, Francie Judge, Jim McQuaid, John McGrane, John Hamill, John Irwin, Sean Quinn, Peter Celestine Donnelly, Jose & Silvina & Gaspar Pereira, Gabriel & Armindo da Rosa. Sunday 29th: May Lavery, Kathleen Heaney Monday 30th: Gertrude McConville, Mary McDowell, James Mackey, John Dunbar, Denis Corr Tuesday 1st: Doreen Fearon(1st Anniversary), Johnny Dignam, Thomas McKenna, Kitty McGuigan, Thomas Marley, Aidan Starrs Wednesday 2nd: Thursday 3rd: Rose Creaney, Elizabeth McDonald, Alice Doran(Murphy), Veronica Conlon, James Hendron, Mary Curran Friday 4th: M.M. Jim Farnon, Erin White, Agnes Lappin, Henry McGurgan Saturday 5th: Patrick Joseph Donnelly, James McCann First Friday Notices: Confessions - Thursday 3rd St. Patrick’s 6 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. St. John’s 7.30 p.m. Masses - Friday 4th 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 - July Vigil Ruairi O’Hanlon, Kathleen Lavery, Maura Berry, Aine McCooe. 8.30 a.m. Margaret Marley, Catherine McCooe, Geraldine Lawless. 10 a.m. Kathleen Hagan, Denis McKeever, Seamus McCaffrey. 11.30 a.m. Ann Murphy, Declan McAtarsney, Bronagh Hagan, Kate Guy. St. Francis - Bernadette Breen. Ministers of the Eucharist: St. John the Baptist, week beginning 30th June Paddy Gorman. Ministers of The Word - July Vigil Olivia McDonald, 8.30 a.m. David Greer. 10 a.m. Sarah Lawless, Tommy Bradley. 11.30 a.m. Ciara Burnett. Ministry of The Word: Week beginning 30th June 10 a.m. Margaret Donovan. 7 p.m. Mary McAlinden. The Letters of St. Paul - a CTS publication avaiable to purchase in Church - £2.95. World Youth Day - the seven pilgrims from our Parish thank all who contributed to any fund raising events. At 11.30 a.m. Mass today in St. John the Baptist Church we ask God to bless them and guide them on their great pilgrimage to Sydney. All welcome for a cup of tea or coffee afterwards. One last fund raising event for World Youth Day- Car Boot Sale, St. John the Baptist Car Park Saturday 5th July, 8 - 11 a.m. Please come along to sell or buy. All welcome. Pope Benedict XVI has announced that the 50th International Eucharistic Congress is to take place in Dublin in 2012. St. Oliver Plunkett - Annual Pilgrimage at Drogheda on Sunday 6th July. Procession from Our Lady of Lourdes at 3 p.m. to St. Peter’s Church for Mass at 4 p.m. All welcome. The Knights of Columbanus will present a 70 minute video on the life of St. Oliver Plunkett on Friday 4th July in St. John the Baptist meeting room after 7 p.m. Mass. All are welcome. Old Drumcree, Cultra - a pleasant and prayerful time was spent here last Sunday despite the weather. During the afternoon many stories about the Church and people associated with the Church were exchanged. In the interests of history would you record these stories on paper and pass them on to Fr. O’Dwyer. Family Retreat organised by the local Indian Community; led by Brother Pappachan Pallath in St. Patrick’s Church on July 4th, 5th and 6th from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. All welcome. Offertory Collection Sunday 22nd June £2221-70 Thanks to all who contributed ****************************************** Prayers for the Diocesan Pastoral Plan - Cardinal Brady has asked that special prayers be said on 29/30th June and 1st July(Feast of St. Oliver Plunkett) for God’s guidance and blessing as we plan and work for the future in our Archdiocese. The prayers will also be said on Saturday mornings during the 10 a.m. Mass. Lord we the Church of Armagh gather in prayer around the Altar of St. Patrick to ask your guidance and strength as we face the future. Bless our work and decisions as we plan for the future of our Archdiocese. St. Patrick you spread the Gospel in our land, rekindle our faith in Jesus and the Good News. Help us to have courage to preach the truth and the generosity to live it each day. Help us to see what is good and worthy in our society and seek new ways of bringing the Gospel to all. As you lit the fire on the hill of Slane, rekindle our passion for Jesus and the Gospel. St. Brigid, you opened your heart to the faith given to us through Patrick, move our hearts to take brave new steps in facing our future together as the flock of Patrick in Armagh. Give us a spirit of generous compassion for all we meet. May we seek to serve the Lord in the poor and marginalised, recognising the face of the Master in all we meet. St. Malachy, you were tasked with reorganising the Irish Church in your day, help us to let go of old wineskins and search for new ways of being Church, ever loyal as always to all we have received and grateful to all who have gone before us. You learned from meeting others, taking what was best for the Armagh and Irish Church, help us to discern wisely and with prudence. St. Oliver Plunkett, as shepherd of this flock you endured great hardship even to the point of giving your life for the truth of the Gospel. Guide all who shepherd the flock of Armagh and help us all to be faithful and courageous as we step into the future together. Amen All our Holy Patrons .... Pray for us. Amen 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. ACCORD: Marriage Preparation Courses in Armagh City Hotel as follows:- Course 1 - Wednesday 27th August 7 - 10 p.m. Wednesday 3rd September 7 - 10 p.m. Wednesday 10th September 7 - 10 p.m. Course 2 - Wednesday 22nd October 7 - 10 p.m. Wednesday 29th October 7 - 10 p.m. Wednesday 5th November 7 - 10 p.m. Due to increasing demand couples are advised to book their place at least ten months before the wedding. Drumcree Ramblers will be walking in the Mourne Mountains on Sunday 29th June. Transport leaves Drumcree Centre at 10 a.m. returning 6 p.m. Sensible footwear and waterproof jacket are recommended. Bring packed lunch. An enjoyable day out. No charge. SPRED - The group meet on Wednesday in Drumcree Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. Enquiries 38392568. St. Mary’s Youth Centre: SUMMER SCHEME - 7th - 24th July -Monday - Thursday - 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. & 1.30 p.m. - 4 p.m.Membership £3. Daily subs. £1. Ages 8 - 14 yrs. Go along and join the fun! St. Mary’s Youth Centre U16 Football Training every Wednesday 6 p.m. in the Park. Meet at Park Road entrance. (For players born in 1993 or 1994). All welcome. 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. Bannside Community Centre: Arts and Crafts Classes, 7 - 8.30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. English classes, Thursday 10 a.m. ICT for beginners. Homework Club resumes 8th September.. For information contact Carol 028 38339916. St. Malachy’s Hurling Club: Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night has been changed to Friday 4th July Knock - Monday 11th August - Sr. Breige McKenna - Coach £15. Bring packed lunch. Booking essential. For details contact Gabrielle 028 87784986 or Marie 028 3885 1517. STRONA INTERNETOWA DUSZPASTERSTWA POLSKIEGO W ARCHIDIECEZJI ARMAGH www.dpa.org.pl |