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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 22nd February 2009 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 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: Kathleen Fearon, Rita McPheafon At This Time: M.M. Albinas Dobilos, Kevin Heatley, Margaret Smyth, Agnes McCullagh, Kathleen & Charles Lavery, Joel Hamill, Philomena Griffes, Robert Jones, Sean Gorman Sunday 22nd: Edward Murphy, Ellen Fearon, Paul Andrew Creaney, John Woolsey, John McConville, Shaun Lambe, James McNally Monday 23rd: Rose Judge, Jimmy Clarke, Molly Murphy, Mary Josephine Sherry Tuesday 24th: Jane Benson, John McGuigan, Sarah Jane Donnelly Wednesday 25th:Elizabeth Murphy, John McNally, Winnifred McConaghy, Patrick Shevlin, Maire Jackson Thursday 26th: M.M. Baby Ciaran Megaw, Jack Derry(1st Anniversary), Eileen Derry, Patsy Wilson, Nora Cullen, Tommy Knox, Hugh Blacker, Francie McMahon, Rose Monaghan, Brendan Smyth Friday 27th: M.M. Anna Morgan, Nicola Murray, Sarah Mallon, Etta Burna, Mary Lucy McKeever, Mary Lavery Saturday 28th: Sean Dunbar(1st Anniversary), Esther Prentice, Gerry Hamill, Donal McNeice, Dolly Tennyson, James Hanratty Anniversaries late for bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on the proper day. Ash Wednesday 25th February - Day of Fast and Abstinence. Distribution of Ashes at Masses: St. John the Baptist - 8.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m. & 7 p.m. St. Patrick's - 10 a.m. (Trocaire Boxes are available in both Churches) Fast and Abstinence: Are you a Catholic and aged between 18yrs and 60yrs? If yes, then you are bound to fast on Ash Wednesday - which means that the amount of food we eat is considerably reduced. All Catholics aged over 14yrs are bound to abstinence - giving up a particular kind of food or drink or form of amusement. Prayerful Reading for Lent: Walk with me - a Lenten journey of Prayer @ £1. Stations of the Cross 20p. available in Churches. St. John's Scout Unit will attend Mass on Tuesday 24th at 7 p.m. for Investiture. St. Joseph's Young Priest Society - meeting on Wednesday 25th February after 7 p.m. Mass in St. John the Baptist Meeting Room. Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 23rd February Geraldine Lawless. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 23rd February 10 a.m. Margaret Donovan. 7 p.m. Michael Dennison. Evangelium continues next Friday 27th February at 7.30pm The next module is entitled `The life of Christ' and takes place in the Meeting Room of St. John the Baptist Church. Preparatory reading could include questions 105 to 111 of the Compendium. First Communion: Children preparing, along with their parents & families will attend Mass next weekend: Ballyoran CPS Saturday 7 p.m. Presentation PS Sunday 10 a.m. St. John the Baptist PS and Bunscoil Sunday 11.30 a.m. SHYNE Parish Youth Group: 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. Parish gift programme for boys and girls making their Confirmation this year starts Friday 27th February at 6.30 p.m. in St. Mary's Youth Club. Runs for 4 weeks and confirmandi are encouraged to attend. 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, Benburb at 3pm. All are welcome to attend. Thoughts on Temperance are available on a green sheet in the Churches. Womens World Day of Prayer Friday 6th March in St. Patrick's Church at 8pm. Light supper following. As our parish is hosting, we look forward to a good turn-out to welcome members of other churches. Recent Baptisms: Amy Lee Sweeten, Tiernan Dean Creaney Fr. O'Dwyer will visit his First Friday calls this coming week on the usual days. Fr. O'Dwyer & Fr. White thank all who contributed to the February Dues. +++++++++++++++ Reflection Your sins are forgiven We need to hear these words; when we feel guilty over things said or done, when our faults are like a dark window, or like muddied water, we need these words of Jesus. Your sins are forgiven. Like the paralysed man we need others who will bring us to the forgiveness of God, who will carry us in the weakness of our soul when our convictions seem so fragile. Then the words of Jesus, Your sins are forgiven, like melting snow in winter, like flowers growing from rocks, like the touch of someone who is loving. Forgiveness brings joy and freedom, like when a person is healed or like when the burden of guilt is lifted, like a gift we know we need but which no one can give but God alone. If we bring our sin to God, the words of Jesus will lift our hearts in hope and joy. Your sins are forgiven. 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. Year of Vocation: God's healing power is at work in you. Who needs your compassion? How will you be an instrument of healing and forgiveness? Contact Fr. Paddy Rushe 00353 42 93 34259. Minister of the Eucharist - March Vigil - Bernadette Breen, Mary McAlinden, Thomas McCooe, Ruairi O'Hanlon. 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 - Jackie McKeown. Ministry of The Word - March Vigil - . 8.30 a.m. James Lawless. 10 a.m.Marcelle McAtarsney. 11.30 a.m. Gemma McKenna. 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. 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. Anniversary Celebration Concert, Armagh Road Presbyterian Church, Sunday 22nd February 8.15 p.m. Help the Aged - Male Voice Choir Concert - Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Monday 23rd February at 7.45 p.m. Tickets £15 each. Contact Help the Aged 90230666 or Waterfront booking office. 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. 40 Days for Life Campaign - During Lent Precious Life is encouraging parishes to unite with parishes in USA, Canada and Australia for a 40 day campaign to end abortion. For more information and Free Prayer Pack contact Precious Life 90278484 / This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Supper Dance in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support Group in Armagh City Hotel Saturday 7th March 8pm. Tickets £10 or pay at door. Feasts: St. Polycarp Monday 23rd; Ash Wednesday 25th - no gloria, no alleluia, no flowers, purple vestments mark the liturgy for Lent. What will be the mark in your life for Lent - not just ashes! 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........................................................................ |