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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 15th February 2009 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lent Is Coming 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: Anna Morgan, Lena King, Kathleen Fearon At This Time: William Shanks, Sarah Ryan, Bill Carvill, Matt Kavanagh, Vincent Cullen, John Walsh, Annie O’Neill, Fernando Cavatrra, Sofia Soares, Ana Roselia and Plansido da Silva. Sunday 15th: May Sloan, Lyda Murphy, Elizabeth Walsh, Stephen Murphy, Thomas Oliver, Laurence Cullen Monday 16th: Nellie Halfpenny, Aidan Donnelly, Bridie McNally Tuesday 17th: Cathy Connolly, Mary Jane Campbell, Kathleen Lynn, Maureen McConville, Agnes McQuade, George Healy Wednesday 18th: Theresa O’Dwyer, Bridget Murray, Tony Metcalfe, Fr. Desmond Cush, Lily Grimley, Johnny McGurgan, Mary Loretta McNally Thursday 19th: Ann Lilly, Annie McConnell Friday 20th: Charlie McVeigh(1st Anniversary), Jim McKeever, Sarah Ann Bunting, Peter McKeown, Shiela Gorman Saturday 21st: Joseph Marley, Josie Fleming, Vincent Byrne, Joseph Litter, Sean Gorman Anniversaries late for bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on the proper day. Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 16th February Eddie McVeigh. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 16th February 10 a.m. Tommy Mallon. 7 p.m. Pat Hagan. Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Thursday 19th after evening Mass. Recent Baptisms: Maeve Catherine Foy Year of Vocation: God has done great things for you. Spread the Good news. Consider a church vocation. Contact Fr. Paddy Rushe by e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it today! Evangelium continues next Friday 20th February at 7.30pm The next module is entitled ‘The Incarnation’ and takes place in the Meeting Room of St. John the Baptist Church. Preparatory reading could include questions 79-104 of the Compendium. Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demense Dundalk. Tel. 00353429336393. Marriage Preparation Courses - Dates - March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th - 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Bereavement Support -appointment not necessary. Thursdays 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. All enquiries to above number. Womens World Day of Prayer Friday 6th March in St. Patrick’s Church at 8pm. SHYNE Parish Youth Group: Quiz Night - Friday 20th February at 9.30 p.m. in Tunnel Bar. £2 per person. ARE YOU 4TH YR IN SCHOOL OR ABOVE? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH AND TAKING PART IN GROUP ACTIVITIES? IF SO, WHY NOT REGISTER FOR SHYNE. JUST COME ALONG TO ST. MARY’S YOUTH CLUB ON SUNDAY 22ND FEBRUARY AT 7.30 P.M. ALL WELCOME, ESPECIALLY NEW MEMBERS. St. Vincent De Paul Society 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. Bus Times for Tea Dance: Beginning at 7 p.m. from Bosco’s usual stops - 7 p.m. Bognor Terrace, Obins Street, Park, Road, Woodside, Churchill, The Beeches, Rose Cottages, Mayfair Business Centre, Garvaghy Park, Ballyoran Park, Ballyoran Heights, St. John’s Church, Tir Na nOg. (5 mins. approx. between each stop). THANKS TO ALL PARISHIONERS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY DURING THE YEAR AND ALSO FOR THE FOLLOWING MOST WELCOME DONATIONS - CREDIT UNION, ROTARY CLUB, COAL FUND, BRENDAN LITTER, GERRY MCCRACKEN, MULAVILLY AND STONEBRIDGE CHURCHES, ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PS, DRUMCREE COLLEGE, OLIVER PLUNKETTPS., BALLYHEGAN, ULSTER CARPETS AND ANONYSMOUS DONATIONS. THE ‘GIVING BOX APPEAL’ THIS YEAR WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL AND WE WOULD HOPE TO CONTINUE IT NEXT YEAR. Temperance Sunday 22nd February: The Pioneer Total Abstinence Assocation has organised two Masses: in St. Joseph’s Church Dundalk at 3 p.m. and in Servite Priory, Bwenburb at 3pm. Priests and people throughout the diocese are welcome to attend. Offertory Collection Sunday 8th February Total £2574-19 Thanks to all who contributed +++++++++++++++ Reflection Rejected by many, accepted by Jesus A person rejected in society came to Jesus, and openly knelt before him to be healed, the leper was an outcast; people feared he would contaminate them. This illness was a way of defining him; and then he was put out of sight. Labels for people define them and narrow them. We don’t want to be labelled. Maybe we label people out of fear, or for a quiet life. If we think they are different from us ,we don’t have to deal with them. Jesus sees the whole person, not any single part of the personality. And Jesus was so compassionate, so open that people couldn’t take it, and he stayed outside the town, the place where rejected people live. He was at home there because he himself was rejected by his own; he was at home there, because he touched those people with love; he is always at home with love. 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. St. Mary’s Youth Centre After Schools Club (8 - 11 yrs) every Tuesday 3 - 5 p.m.Evening Club (12 yrs. +) Monday, Tuesday, Friday 7 - 10 p.m.Membership £3. Subs 50p. All welcome. Fatima 2009 - 4th June & 23rd July: 7 nights full board, Hotel Recinto. Full tours etc. accompanied by Spiritual Director. For more information and booking contact Rita O’Neill, tel. 90623186. Presentation Sisters Koinonia Project: Programmes at 103 Thomas St. INTRODUCTION TO INNER CHILD WORK, Saturday 21st 10.45am to 1.45pm. Lenten Mini Retreat Saturday 7th March 10.45-1.45. Weekly Meditation Monday, 7.30 -8.30p.m. T’ai Chi Chih Wednesday 7.30 p.m. and Thursday 11 a.m. at the Cascades Leisure Centre. For information or for appointments phone Sr. Brigid 38332220 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Ashgrove Community Centre: Art Class commences Wednesday 18th February 7 - 9 p.m. (beginners welcome). If interested phone Jim Cunningham 07711981732 or 38344543. 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. DRUMCREE COLLEGE Adult Aerobics (beginners) starting Monday 16th February 7.15-8.15pm £2.50per class. WE’VE GOT TALENT Can you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell (clean) jokes or have you any other hidden talent? Auditions for this COMPETITION will take place in the College on Monday 16th February between 4pm and 7pm. The Show will take place on Thursday 26th March. Open to all local Primary School Children and Students of Drumcree College. Drumcree House of Health: 6 week smoking cessation seminar run by The Health Promotion Agency (free). Active Kidz programme (in conjunction with Club VO2). Reduces the risk of children becoming overweight. (free). Yoga every Tuesday 6.30 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. For information call 38334522. Armagh Diocesan Historical Society: Cardinal Brady will launch the book ‘The Appointments of the Archbishops of Armagh in the Nineteenth Century’ by Monsignor Ambrose Macaulay in the Cardinal Tomás O Fiaich Memoral Library on Wednesday 18th February at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Refreshments provided. ST MALACHY’S HURLING CLUB 50TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET in Armagh City Hotel on Saturday 4th April. Tickets £50 per person; formal dress only. Contact Eamon Douglas 07841694086; Leon Reynolds 07917141444; Vincent McAleenan 07979835935. Anthony Lawless thanks all who gave sponsorship and supported his fund raising activities for School Aid Romania. Total raised £1285. DON’T LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR WHILE ATTENDING CHURCH SERVICES Feasts: Tuesday 17th St. Fintan, Seven Founders of Servite Order; Saturday 21st St. Peter Damian. Wednesday is the anniversary of the Episcopal ordination of Cardinal Sean Brady, 1995. If you have moved house within the Parish in the past 12 months, or recently moved to the Parish, please complete and return the slip below. Place in collection basket or leave at either Moy Road Parochial House. Name............................................................................ New Address........................................................................ Old Address........................................................................ |