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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 20th September 2009 Twenty-Fifth 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 Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 21st September Paddy Gorman. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 21st September 10 a.m. Belle Oliver. 7 p.m. Ursula Barlow. Recent Baptisms: Cianan Michael McCabe, Callum Daniel Toland Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Thursday 24th September at 7.30 p.m. after evening Mass. Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation: children attending St. John the Baptist, Presentation and Ballyoran Primary Schools follow Parish and School Programmes in preparation for these Sacraments. If your child attends other schools and your family are Parishioners and wish to avail of these Sacraments please contact Fr. White or Fr. O'Dwyer to register. Sign-Up Sunday: 26th/27th September - Parish based societies/groups/organisations should use this weekend to promote and recruit new members. Meeting for all groups interested are invited to a short meeting (10 minutes) in St. John's meeting room on Wednesday 23rd after evening Mass. Perhaps every Parish group could send 1 - 2 members. The Hilliard Ensemble perform "Arkhangelos" on 1st October in St. Patrick's Church, Dundalk. Ticket 15Euro - tel 08708502896. Evangelium: the modular course based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church resumes on Friday 25th September at 7.30 p.m. in the Meeting Room, St. John the Baptist Church. The topic on that date is `Baptism and Confirmation' and preparatory reading could include questions 251 - 270 of the Compendium. All are welcome. Further information available on notice boards and parish website. SPIRITUAL EXERCISES IN DAILY LIFE: a mixed Church group of 6 - 8 people facilitaed by Fr. Michael Bingham - fortnightly meetings for an hour or so from October to May following a process of prayer, learning to discern where God is present, acting and inviting us in our daily lives. If you think this programme may be what you are looking for, pleae pick up a leaflet from the sacristy or porch or contact Fr. Michael at 38330366 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 1st October - Feast of St. Theresa shall be celebrated in St. Malachy's Church, Armagh, 7.30 p.m.. Relic of St. Theresa will be present for blessing, also blessing of the Roses. Fr. Brian Lennon S.J. will deliver a talk on Forgiveness, the title of his recently published book, in St. John the Baptist P.S. on Thursday 1st October at 7.30 p.m. All welcome. Offertory Collection - Sunday 13th £2572-62 +++++++++++++++ GATE - Youth Magazine available in Churches - £1-50. Requiescant In Pace Lately deceased: Margaret Marley, Margaret Murray, Mary Maguinness, Vona Lynch, Elizabeth Donaghy, Fr. Kevin Devine, Anna Fowler, Georgina Larkin At This Time: Sarah McConnell Sunday 20th: Kent Bonderup(1st Anniversary), Elizabeth Brady, Margaret Thomas, Patrick Fox, Barney Murphy, Hugh Murphy, Malachy Russell, Sean Reilly, Jane McNally, Frances M. Caldwell Monday 21st: Frank McCoy(1st Anniversary), Teresa Smith(1st Anniversary), Nellie Murphy, James Mallon, Seamus Brown, Martin Smyth, Bobby Tiffney, James Judge, Eddie Foy, Shauna Quinn, Mary Hamill, Thomas McCooe Tuesday 22nd: M.M. Nathan Creaney, Dermot Foy, Patrick Foy, Margaret McGrane Wednesday 23rd: Jim Monaghan Thursday 24th: M.M. Eileen Skelton, Joey Brennan(1st Anniversary), Bernard McNally, Sarah Heyburn, Sr. M. Angela Greene, Bridget Boyle, Mary McCann, Rosanne Crawley Friday 25th: James McCann, Mona McKeown, Joseph Desmond Caldwell, Bernadette McEvoy, Gerald McIlkenny, Edith Woolsey, Gary Lynn, Margaret Litter, Margaret McConville Saturday 26th: M.M. Kathleen Murphy, Mary Molloy, John Gorman Anniversaries late for bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on the proper day. 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. If we want to be great we must serve others. How can you best serve others? You can make a difference with your life. Contact Fr. Paddy Rushe 00353 42 93 34259. Marriage Encounter Weekend 9th / 11th October at Emmaus Conference Centre, Swords, Co. Dublin. 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. The Presentation Sisters Koinonia Project - Meditation Monday 14th September 7.30 p.m., T'ai Chi Chih classes Wednesday 16th September 7.30 p.m. or Thursday 17th September at 11 a.m. For details please call 38332220 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Servite Priory - Benburb: Forthcoming event: Wednesday 30th September. An Evening with Sr. Joyce Rupp O.S.M. at 7.30 p.m. Thursday 1st October. A Day with Joyce Rupp. at 10 a.m. ACCORD Marriage Preparation Courses: in Armagh City Hotel on 4th/11th/18th November; in Cohannon Inn on 8th/15th/22nd September and 6th/13th/20th Oct and 3rd/10th/17th Nov. To book contact ACCORD Office at 38334781. St. Malachy's Indoor Bowling Club: Practice for the new season Thursday 7.30 p.m. in Ashgrove Community Centre. New members welcome. Feasts: Monday 21st St. Matthew; Wednesday 23rd St. Pius of Pietrelcine (Padre Pio), St. Eunan; Friday 25th St. Finbarr; Saturday 26th Ss. Cosmas and Damian. Ann and Liz invite you to Macmillan Cancer Coffee Morning on Friday 25th September in Ashgrove Community Centre, 9.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. All welcome. 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 resumes Monday 7th September 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. Positive Mental Health & Wellbeing Classes starting September: limited places, enrol early. Phone 38339916. Cumann Seanchais Ard Mhacha: lecture on Wednesday 23rd September at 8 p.m. in O'Fiaich Library, Armagh, by Professor Brendan Smith of Bristol University "Continuity and change in Medieval South Ulster". Drumcree College - Basketball - P7 - 1st & 2nd years every Wednesday from 3.30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Adult fitness classes Wednesdays 7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. For more information contact the school 38334725. Churchill & Ballyoran Estates Community Association Annual General Meeting in Drumcree Community Centre Wednesday 30th September at 7.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. National Religious Education Congress, 2nd - 4th October in Fairways Hotel, Dundalk - for families, schools, parish groups and all those interested in religious education and catechetical formation. Speakers include Fr. Timothy Radcliffe OP, Fr. Peter McVerry SJ, Rev. Ruth Patterson. Theme of Congress is "Between Memory and Hope". Information from National Catechical Office, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth or Rev. Oliver Brennan, Blackrock, Dundalk. CU Factor Singing Competition: The Credit Unions in N. Ireland have organised an X Factor style singing competition for 12 - 19 year olds. The overall winner will receive £1000. There are 16 heats throughout the province. Application forms are available in local creddit unions or online at www.cufactor.com and the closing date for return of completed application forms is Saturday 26th September. SPRED - the group resumes on Wednesday 23rd September in Drumcree Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. Enquiries phone 38392568. St. John's Scouts: The group starts back on Monday 28th September at Drumcree College. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts all from 7 - 8.30 p.m. New members welcome. Anyone interested in becoming a Leader, please contact any of the current Leaders. Oran Fold: 1 bedroom self contained apartments available. To view please contact the co-ordinator Michelle Finlay on 38391918. Reflection To be first with God To be first is a desire in many of us; first in class, first in sport, the favourite in the family, the favourite in the class; to be thought highly of, to be acclaimed. And that was the way with the disciples when they argued about which of them was the greatest. Maybe they argued about who was Jesus' favourite, or who was the leader of the group, or wanted to be seen as the closest to him by those who looked up to Jesus. We like honour and praise, we like prestige and to be looked up to, but the eyes of Jesus fell on a child when he wanted to say something about who was the greatest. When they all wondered how to be popular in the eyes of God, Jesus took a little child, and told us that when you welcome a child, you welcome God. To be first in the eyes of God is to be first in service, for the son of man came not to be served but to serve. |