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:  Kent Bonderup, Teresa Smith, Frank McCoy, Patrick Brennan, Shiela Green, Kathleen Duffy, Angela Cooper, Jim Halfpenny, Teresa O’Kane, Annie McCaughley
At This Time:  James McGrath, Brid Mhic Iomhair, Margaret Brankin, Joseph Kelly, Alfred Hall, Dan Coleman, Arthur O’Neill, Eileen Sloan, Anne Mackle
Sunday 12th:  John Shevlin,, Annie Conlon, Patrick McCann, Hugh Headley, Catherine Nugent, Mary McGarry, Bridget Hamill.   
Monday 13th: Eleanor McCaffrey, Mary Ward, Joseph Goodwin  
Tuesday 14th:  Aidan McCann, Jim Edon  
Wednesday 15th: Frank McKeever, Vera Jordan, Patrick McCusker, Frank McCann, Seamus McCann, Phyllis McCann, Catherine Kelly, Kenneth Brownlee
Thursday 16th:  Margaret Gorman, Dan McKeever, George McDonald
Friday 17th:  M.M. Kathleen McCoy, Brian Henry(1st Anniversary)
Saturday 18th:  Patrick Lappin, Kathleen McCann, Gerald McParland, Mary Laverty, Terry McCann

Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament in St. John the Baptist Church today, commencing at 4 p.m.

Ministers of the Eucharist
St. John the Baptist, week beginning 13th October Paddy Gorman.

Ministry of The Word
Week beginning 13th October  10 a.m.
Michael Sherry. 7 p.m. Margaret Marley.

Recent Baptisms:  Summer Hagan, Keira Niamh Creaney, Chance Anthony Cole

Youth 2000 will speak at Masses this weekend.

Rally for Life - abortion could be forced on N. Ireland from Westminster this autumn.  In response to this threat a pro-life rally will be held at Stormont on Saturday 18th October.  If you can help organise a coach please contact Bernadette 028 90 278484.

First Communion Programme:  P4
children their parents and families will attend Mass to mark their prepartion for the Sacraments: 7 p.m. Saturday 18th October, St. John the Baptist P.S. and Bun Scoil:  
11.30 a.m. Sunday 19th October, Ballyoran
CPS:  
10 a.m. Sunday 9th November Presentation P.S.

Sacrament of Confirmation:  Sunday 29th March 2009 at 3 p.m. with Bishop Gerard Clifford.  

St. Alphonsa - India’s new saint will be canonised today in Rome by Pope Benedict.  We rejoice with the Indian Community in our Parish, some of whom come from the same area as St. Alphonsa.  
She was born Anna Muttathupadath on 19th August 1910 in Kudamaloor in Kerala.  She entered the Clarist Convent in 1927 and was professed in 1936.  She endured much sickness and pain during her life but accepted this suffering cheerfully.  She died on 28th July 1946.  School children were her first devotees and they received many favours through her intercession.

Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Thursday 16th Oxtober at 7.30 p.m.

Presentation Sisters Celebration - celebrating 20 years in Garvaghy Park.  Neighbours and friends are invited to come together to share stories, recall old times, renew friendships on Saturday 18th October in Ashgrove Community Centre.  Prayer followed by refreshments.  11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

A new Parish Project called “The Gift Programme”
begins next Friday, 17th October, in St. Mary’s Youth Centre for all first years who were confirmed in May.  All in that age group are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Offertory Collection
Sunday 5th October
Total  £2542-53
Thanks to all who contributed
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Prayer of St Alphonsa
  
O Lord Jesus, hide me in the wound of your sacred heart.
Free me from my desire to be loved and esteemed.
Guard me from my evil attempts to win fame and honour.
Make me humble till I become a small spark in the flame of love in your Sacred Heart.
Grant me the grace to forget myself and all worldly things.  

Jesus, sweet beyond words, convert all worldly consolations into bitterness for me.
O my Jesus, Sun of Justice, enlighten my intellect and mind with your sacred rays
Purify my heart, consume me with burning love for you


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.

Presentation Sisters Koinonia Project:  Programmes at 103 Thomas St. with Weekly Meditation, Monday. at 7.30 p.m. Beginning T’ai Chi Chih at Cascades Leisure Centre  Wednesdays 7.30 p.m. and a morning group Thursdays 11 a.m.  For information and to enquire about Spiritual Guidance, Inner Child work, help in Grieving, Overcoming Depression or a safe place to talk about Suicide concerns  phone 38332220

St. Vincent De Paul Society
BABY CLOTHES REQUIRED URGENTLY -
Good quality used clothing and furniture welcome at all times.  Collection can be arranged.  Contact the clothes shop, tel. 38393898 or  Furniture shop tel. 38394219,  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.
                     
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.

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. Mary’s Youth Centre
After Schools Club (8 - 11 yrs) every Tuesday 3 - 5 p.m.
Avening Club (12 yrs. +) Monday, Tuesday, Friday 7 - 10 p.m.
Membership £3.  Subs 50p.  All welcome.

Ashgrove Playgroup:  Annual General Meeting on Monday 13th October at 7 p.m. in Ashgrove Community Centre.

St. John’s Accordion Band:  Classes in music on Thursdays 7 p.m. in St. John the Baptist School.  Anyone wishing to join contact a committee member at the school on the evening.

Drumcree Community Centre:  Parent and toddler group each Monday at 10.30 a.m.  Cabin Club:  All clubs start back Monday 15th September.  Registration for all clubs Wednesday 10th September 4 - 6 p.m.  £3 per child.  Meeting for those willing to volunteer to work with children on Tuesday 9th September 7 p.m. or contact James, Terri or Joanna.  Drumcree House of Health:  Stay Positive Course  - 8 week
course, Tuesday 14th October 7.30 p.m. includes 6 free sessions of complimentary therapies.  To register contact Jennifer 38334522.                                                                               

Naiscoil Na Banna - an Irish Language pre school.  Any parent interested in educating their children through the Irish medium please contact Ciara at the Naiscoil 38391243.  Three P.E.A.G.S. are available for 3-4 yr. old now.

St. John’s Scouts -  Monday Scouts 7 - 9 p.m.
Tuesday Cubs 7 - 8.30 p.m.  Wednesday Beavers 7 - 8.30 p.m.
New members welcome.

Tir Na nOg GFC:  Friday 17th October, 9 - late.  Social evening in memory of Martin Breen.  All proceeds to Marie Curie Fund.  Music by Renegade.  Adm. £5.

Ceile:  Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown.  Sunday 19th October.  Dancing
3 - 6 p.m.  Oriel Ceili Band.  Proceeds in aid of Benburb Priory.

An Cumann Gaelach - Irish Classes:  Anyone wishing to enrol please attend Ashgrove Community Centre on Thursday 16th October between 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Marie Curie Cancer Care:  Table Quiz, Friday 17th October at 9 p.m. in Goodyear Social Club.  Tickets £5.

All Ireland Traveller Health Study - ‘Our Geels’:  The Parish of The Travelling People, along with the main Traveller organisations countrywide our encouraging all Travellers to participate in the Census and Health Study which aims to improve Travellers health and well-being.  Date for the Census Tuesday 14th October.