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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 1st March 2009 First Sunday of Lent 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. Devotions1st 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, Fernando Moniz, Anthony Fay, Eileen McCoy, Catherine Kenny At This Time: Mary Ellen Kelly, Rosaleen Magee, Alipio Jordao Do Carmo, Thomas James Reid, James O'Neill Kevin Atkinson, Marjorie O'Neill, Husu Misa ba Matebian, Rui Soares, Filomena de Fatima Borges Amaral Sunday 1st: Martin Breen(1st Anniversary), Molly & Leo McCooe, James Mulholland, Nell Follis, Sarah Ann Fox, Margaret McNeice, Barney McKeown, Bro P. Atkinson Monday 2nd: Bill McAtamney, Brian McGeough, Kay McNally, Ita Freeburn, Mary Rafferty, Tommy McParland, Kitty O'Neill Tuesday 3rd: Isadore Campbell(1st Anniversary), Mary Agnes Dunbar, Hugh McCoamac, Patrick Marley, Mary Catherine Campbell, Anastasia McKeever, Mary McAnallen, Patrick Kelly Wednesday 4th: Vera Burke, Mary Austin, Mary Rafferty, Dr. Joseph Fearon, Sr. Agnes Collins Thursday 5th: Peter Guy, Elizabeth Carson, Julie Litter, Patrick Gorman, Noel Kelly Friday 6th: James Conlon, Margaret McCusker Saturday 7th: Jimmy Sloan, Felix McKeever, Andy Mulligan, Christina McNally, Eileen Marley, Venia Prunty Anniversaries late for bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on the proper day. Holy Hour - Year of Vocation - in St. Patrick's Church this evening 7 p.m. Theme: Call to Life - each of us is created in God's image and likeness. We celebrate anew that call to life. First Friday Notices: Confessions - Thursday 5th St. Patrick's - 6 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. St. John's - 7.30 p.m. Masses - Friday 6th St. Patrick's 10 a.m.(Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 10.30 a.m. - 6 p.m.) St. John's 7 p.m. Fr. White will visit his First Friday calls as usual. Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 2nd March Paddy Gorman. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 2nd March 10 a.m. Tommy Mallon. 7 p.m. Jerome Marley. Evangelium continues Friday 6th March at 7.30pm The next module The Lord's Prayer takes place in St. John the Baptist Church. Preparatory reading could include questions 578 to 598 of the Compendium. Sacrament of Confirmation: Ceremony of Light next Sunday, 8th March, in St. John the Baptist Church at 7 p.m. All those preparing for Confirmation, their families and sponsors should attend. All parishioners welcome to come and pray with and for our Confirmandi. Parish gift programme for boys and girls making their Confirmation continues Friday 6th March at 6.30 p.m. in St. Mary's Youth Club. Confirmandi are encouraged to attend. 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 turnout to welcome members of other churches. Clustering: Strengthening Parishes for the 21st Century. Draft map of proposed Pastoral Areas of the Diocese available in Churches. Our proposed cluster included Kilmore, Loughgall and Tandragee. An open meeting will take place, with a Diocesan Facilitator, on Thursday 19th March in St. John the Baptist PS at 7.30 p.m. All parishioners are welcome to attend. Liturgy: Fr. Paul Byrne, P.P. Coalisland, will give a talk on the Roman Missal on Tuesday 12th March in St. John the Baptist meeting room at 7.30 p.m. All welcome. Sacrament of Marriage: congratulations to Maeve McCann and Owen Kerr who were married recently in St. Patrick's Church. Recent Baptisms: Eimear Maria Brown, Szymon Lech, Fionn Joseph McConville, Daniel McCabe ACCORD - Marriage Preparation Course in Armagh City Hotel as follows:- Wednesdays 20th & 27th May and 3rd June all 7 - 10 p.m. Attendance required on all three evenings. Couples are advised to book places on courses at least ten months before the wedding. Stations of the Cross on line from Diocese. Log on to www.prayerandspirituality.com Pray using your PC at home or at work. aACCORDgh applications is Wednesday 21st Janua Prayerful Reading for Lent: Walk with me - a Lenten journey of Prayer @ £1. Stations of the Cross 20p. available in Churches. ry 2009 at 12noon. For more information call or contact Mrs. Murtagh at 38339283. Offertory Collection - Sunday 22nd Total - £2750-13 +++++++++++++++ Reflection Jesus was tempted by Satan We allow ourselves this day to feel the courage of Jesus. He had the courage to continue faithfully what he had just begun - the work his Father gave him to do. And to remember the poor with love in every decision he made. His was the courage to lead his life in such a way even though he knew it would lead to rejection and to death. Often we are tempted to give up on what is good, to live lives of shallow hopes, shallow relationships and shallow cares, and we know that when we want to do something good, another whisper or strong voice suggests something else. Then the Lord is near; do we not need others in life to encourage us in the good we want? Can we allow Jesus, the one who conquered his own temptations, to encourage us in our efforts to remain true in love to what is right? 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: As we begin this Lenten season we are reminded of the everlasting covenant God made with us. Renew the promise you made with God. Believe in the Good News! 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. 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 Wednesdays 7 - 9 p.m. (beginners welcome). If interested phone Jim Cunningham 07711981732 or 38344543. Armagh Diocesan Historical Society - second lecture for 2009 on Wednesday 11th March at 8 p.m. in the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library and Archive, Armagh. N. Ireland Hospice - Big Walk Week 28th March - 4th April. To find out more visit nihospice.org or call 90777123 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. St. Mary's Women's Guild: Meeting in Ashgrove Community Centre, Wednesday 4th March at 8 p.m. Guest Speaker. All welcome. 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. David Sunday 1st; St. Casimir Wednesday 4th; St. Kieran Thursday 5th; Sts Perpetua and Felicity. Ashgrove Community Centre - Craigavon Community Safety Partnership and local police are holding information sessions on Monday 9th March at 12.15 p.m. Come along for advice on crime prevention and home security. GATE - Diocesan Youth Magazine on sale in Churches @ £1.50 Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group—Day of Renewal Saturday 7th March at St. Louis Convent, Monaghan 10am to 5.30pm. Bring a packed lunch. 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........................................................................ |