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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 23rd November 2008 Solemnity of Christ the King 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: Sean Keegan, Margaret McCooe, Geraldine Holdsworth, John McGarry, Eileen Foy, Philomena McAlinden, Arthur Austin, Phyllis O’Connor, Sean Davidson At This Time: Hugh Corr, Peter McKeever, John Bennett, Annie Reynolds, Francis Kelly, Harry McQuaid, Agostiulio Family, Victor Family Sunday 23rd: Joe Creaney, Joao De Sousa Gama, Antonio Correia, Orlando da Silva, Betty White, Thomas Campbell, Dec. Members Knights of St. Columbanus, Kevin McCaffrey Monday 24th: Brigid Toal, Joseph McCann, Dolores Greer, Brid McCormac, Oscar Rebeiro Tuesday 25th: Elizabeth Duffy, Elizabeth O’Hagan, Isabella O’Hagan, Vera Robinson, Michael Green, James Hughes, Mary Donnelly, Kevin McDermott, James Hagan Wednesday 26th: M.M. Annie Sharkey, John Morgan, Hugh Lappin Thursday 27th: Brigid Kelly, James Reynolds, Sarah Murray, Rose McParland, Joe Livingstone Friday 28th: M.M. Brendan Bailey, John Griffin, Kevin Hueston, Anna Elizabeth Atkinson, Ann Russell, Rosaleen Bogues Saturday 29th: Zofia Pieszak, Kroenke Family Please leave anniversary notices at Parochial House, Moy Road or either Church. Thank you. Solemnity of Christ the King - Eucharistic Adoration this afternoon in St. John the Baptist Church. Families and individuals are encouraged to come and pray in thanksgiving, in petition, in adoration. The following guidelines may help in deciding your time: if your address begins with C or D suggested time 1 - 2 p.m. E to O 2 - 3 p.m., P to S 3 - 4 p.m., T to Z 4 - 5 p.m., A to B 5 - 6 p.m. Evening Prayer of the Church and Benediction at 6 p.m. Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 24th November Paddy Gorman. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 24th November 10 a.m. Michael Sherry. 7 p.m. Michael Dennison. Recent Baptisms: Stiofan Nuno Sousa Trocaire Global Gift: Change someone’s world with a Global Gift for Christmas. Order forms in Churches. Dogs in Cemetery: we can not do anything about stray dogs but can it be true that dog owners are letting their dogs loose in the cemetery where they can foul the grounds? Not only should this not happen, but it is dangerous to health and safety and to those who work and visit the cemetery. Bibles: order forms available in sacristies priced from £10 to £25. For Christmas presents please order by next Sunday. Liturgy Group meeting on 27th November. St. Joseph’s Young Priest Society: Mass for deceased members on Wednesday 26th November at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the meeting room after Mass. Everyone is welcome to attend. Tir Na Nog GFC. Mass for deceased players and members on Monday 24th November at 7.30 p.m. in the Clubrooms. All welcome. Southern Area Hospice: Thanks for your kind generoisity in last weeks collection which amounted to £2184-46 and 11-70 Euro. Spiritual Essence Concert in aid of Southern Area Hospice in St. Paul’s Church, Lurgan, on Friday 28th November at 7.30 p.m., featuring Irish Tenor Paul Redmond and Canadian Soprano Karen Lynch. Adm. £10. Evangelium: Module 2 is entitled ‘Creation and Fall’ and takes place on Friday 28th November at 7.30 p.m. in the Meeting Room, St. John the Baptist Church. Optional preparatory reading could include questions 51 - 78 of the Compendium. Compendiums are available to buy in the sacristy at £10. Knights of Columbanus: Bus trip to Dublin on Saturday 6th December. Bus will leave Mayfair Business Centre at 9.30 a.m. Return will leave Dublin at approx. 7.30 p.m. Fare £10. Places available. If interested contact B. McCann on 07770838301 to book a seat. All welcome. Offertory Collection Sunday 16th November Total £2937-03 Thanks to all who contributed +++++++++++++++ Reflection Whatever you do for the least of my people, you do for me He is a king for the poor. They say about him he was like a shepherd who kept all his sheep in view, like a teacher keeping an eye on every student in the class like a parent giving time to all the children, a grandparent remembering each grandchild. All are important, especially the lost, the strays, the wounded and the weak. And when he meets us all in the final kingdom he’ll wonder how we treated the weak, the lost and the poor. Strange type of king; not the collector of taxes, not the richest one in the land, not the one defended by his people, but the generous one, the one who was poor and the one who defended his own to death. And how do we honour him? His own words say it all: Whatever you do for the least of my people, you do for me. 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. DRUMCREE COLLEGE: Christmas Craft / Food Fair, Sunday 30th November, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Groups or individuals wishing to sell or display crafts please register with the school on 38334725 by Wednesday 12th November (Booking fee £10 per table). Bric a brac stall - if you have any unwanted toys, books, games, ornaments etc. (no clothes) please leave at school or phone and we will collect. Proceeds to St. Vincent de Paul & Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. 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 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 Development Centre: Arts and Crafts Classes, 7 - 8.30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. English classes, Thursday 10 a.m. ICT for beginners. Homework Club 3.15 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. For information contact Carol 028 38339916. St. John the Baptist P.S. PTA present a Christmas Floral Extravaganza with Fr. Sean McEvoy, Tuesday 25th November, 7.30 p.m. Admission £5, includes light supper. 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. 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. 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. Drumcree Community Centre: Parent and toddler group each Monday at 10.30 a.m. Drumcree House of Health: Yoga every Tuesday 6.30 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. No enrolment necessary just drop into Drumcree Centre. Complimentary Therapies every Monday 6.30 p.m. - 8.45 p.m. Appointment necessary. Call 38334522 to book. 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. AGM Sunday 28th December 3.30 p.m. in the Naiscoil. Tir Na nOg GFC - Winter training in Drumcree College starting Monday 17th November. U14 - 5 - 6 p.m. U12 - 6 - 7 p.m. U10 & U8 - 7 - 8 p.m. |