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PARISH OF DRUMCREE Mass Times: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 24th May 2009 The Ascension of the Lord 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 Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 25th May Teresa McCaffery. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 25th May 10 a.m. Aidan McCormack. 7 p.m. Mary McAlinden. Recent Baptisms: Molly Kate Cummins, Luana Sofia Anacleto, Emily Rachel McCann, Caoimhe Julie Cassidy, Shea Michael Judge, Conor Roy Tiffney Feasts: Monday 25th St. Bede the Venerable, St. Gregory VII, St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi Tuesday 26th St. Philip Neri; Wednesday 27th St. Augustine of Canterbury. First Communion: Saturday next, 30th May at 11 a.m., we welcome the children from St. John the Baptist P.S. who will make their First Holy Communion, and their families, to the Church of St. John the Baptist. St. Mary’s Church, Aughnacloy - Thanksgiving Festival of Flowers: 29th May 11.30 a.m - 6 p.m. 30th May 11.30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 31st May 12.30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Dominican Nuns - Vocation discernment weekends - 19th - 21st June. Young women interested please contact Sr. Breda, Monastery of St. Catherine of Sienna, tel. 00353 419838524. St. Joseph’s Young Priest Society: Next meeting Wednesday 27th May in St. John the Baptist meeting rooms after 7 p.m. Mass. Cemetery Sunday 7th June at 11.30am Mass. Knights of St. Columbanus thank all who contributed to the Fireside Quiz. The winner generously returned the prize money to the overall amount. The money raised will be used to purchase five quality radios. If anyone is interested in purchasing a radio for a loved one or family member, please contact Brendan McCann on 028 38872255. GATE - Diocesan youth magazine available in Churches £1.50. Envelopes - still available for collection in St. John the Baptist Church under the St. Paul picture. If you want envelopes please leave your name and address with the Sacristan or one of the priests. Once again thanks to all who contribute to the financial upkeep of the Parish. Dominican Nuns - Vocation discernment KniwCeGATEmetery Sunday 7th June at 11.30am Mass. St. John the Baptist PS - Annual Sunday FunDay Sunday 14th June Donations of Bric - a Brac, Books, Unwanted New cosmetic gifts, Toys and Bottles. For more details contact the school 38336211. Requiescant In Pace Lately deceased: Sharon McNamara, Marian Cunningham, Jim Speers, Edel Fox, John McCann, Joan Farnon, Annie Monaghan, Peggy McAlinden, Rita Goncalves At This Time: Chris Adams Sunday 24th: Robert Duffy, Frank Donnelly, Sofia Soares, Fernando Cavaterra, Alice Florindo, Leon Gasper da Costa, John McCann, Maurice McClean, Matthew Sloan, Mary Alice Bennett, Roisin McClinton, Eddie McNally, Thomas Heyburn, Patrick Murray, Dominic Marley, Peter Lappin Monday 25th: Margaret Garvey, William James Mulholland, Daniel Mackle Tuesday 26th: Mary Freeburn, Marie Mallon, Alice Hagan, Mary Nugent Wednesday 27th: Karl Mercer, Mary Grimes Thursday 28th: Gerry Harbinson, Belina Jeroroimo, Ebila Smit, Una O’Neill, Charles McCann, Gerrard McDonnell, Mannix McDonnell, Colette Coyle Friday 29th: Charles Molloy, Lucy McDonald Saturday 30th: Rita McCann, Mary Hagan, Brian McKeown Anniversaries late for bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on the proper day. Reflection The way, truth and life Risen Lord, Be the way that guides my steps, be the truth that enlightens my mind, be the life that gives love to my heart. Be the way: the sure path on ground even and uneven, on the straight or turning road, the narrow or the wide. The path of life bears your footprints. Share it with me. You are the way to truth, to life, to heaven. Be the truth: the golden string in uncertainty, glimpsed or fully known. The meaning of life bears your word. Share it with us. You are the truth on the way, of life, about heaven. Be the life: the hope and optimism in love, the third in every relationship. All live bears your life. Share it, Lord Jesus. You are the life, on our way, in the truth, forever in heaven. Offertory Collection - Sunday 17th Total - £2495-18 +++++++++++++++ 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. Feast of the Ascension - Jesus commissions us to go into the whole world and proclaim the good news. What do you need to carry out this mission? Ask for that grace. Contact Fr. Paddy Rushe 00353 42 93 34259. 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. SPRED - Wednesday in Drumcree Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. Enquiries to 38392568. Bannside Development Centre: Bannside Scribblers Mondays 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Arts and Crafts Classes from 7 - 8.30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. English classes Thursday 10 a.m. I.C.T. for beginners. Homework Club 3.15 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. Phone 38339916. Drumcree House of Health: 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. Adoption: Could you make a child happy again after a difficult start in life? Family Care Society is presently seeking adoptive families for children between 2 - 6 yrs and who need the love and attention of a caring understanding family. Could this be you? Please contact Family Care Society on Belfast 90 691133 or Derry 71 368592. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.family-care-society.net Voting in State elections - have you a vote or do you need a postal/absent vote? Contact Electoral Office in Banbridge. St. Mary’s Youth Centre: Hip Hop Dance Classes for 11 - 14 yr olds are being held every Friday 7.15 p.m. - 8.15 p.m. Cost 50p members, £1 non members. All welcome. Calling All Saints St. Mary’s Y.C. Football Club is holding a Gala Ball at the Armagh City Hotel on Saturday 6th June 2009 to celebrate 50 years of football at the club. Organisers guarantee a fantastic night out. UTV’s Frank Mitchell will compere the ‘Black Tie’ event and proceedings get underway with a Champagne Reception at 7 p.m. followed by a 5 course meal. After dinner entertainment will be provided by comedy impressionist and voice of BBC Folk on the Hill, Sean Crummey, before dancing to the fabulous HouseM8s. At £45 per ticket (includes transport from Portadown) or £450 per table of 10 the evening represents great value and organisers are keen to hear from anyone interested in attending and in particular from past members / players. For more information contact Ultain Cunningham Te. 07715368001 or Tom Mallon 07595366153. |