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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 November 2009 Solemnity of All Saints 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 Devotions this evening at 7 p.m. in St. Patrick's Church. Ministers of the Eucharist - November Vigil Patsy Lambe, Theresa McCaffrey, Paddy Gorman, Miriam Loftus. 8.30 a.m. Martin Barlow, Eddie McVeigh, Patsy Hanratty. 10 a.m. Ann Fleming, Maurice hagan, Pat Devlin. 11.30 a.m. Teresa Murphy, Mary Taggart, Roisin Kelly, Gerry Barlow. St. Francis - Mary Taggart. St. John the Baptist, week beginning 2nd November Geraldine Lawless. Ministry of The Word - November Vigil Denis McCourt, 8.30 a.m. Tommy Mallon. 10a.m. Margaret Donovan. 11.30 a.m. Michael Dennison. Week beginning 2nd November 10 a.m. Tommy Mallon. 7 p.m. Sr. Mona Taggart. St. Alphonsa: a relic and statue of the Indian Saint will be presented in St. Patrick's Church today, 1st November, by the Malayalam (Indian) Community. Bishop Gerard Clifford will be present and priests from the Community will celebrate Mass. The ceremonies begin at 4 p.m. and the Indian Community extend an invitation and welcome to all Parishioners. St. Alphonsa (19th August 1910 - 28th July 1946) was canonised last year by Pope Benedict. Her tomb in Bharananganam, Kerla, is a great place of pilgrimage. The Parish is honoured to have a relic placed in St. Patrick's Church. SHYNE Youth Group meeting in St. Mary's Youth Club Sunday 1st at 7 p.m. Remembering Babies who died: prayers will be said at the Garden of Angels after 11.30 a.m. Mass next Sunday. Commemoration of The Faithful Departed: Mass for the deceased Monday 2nd November at 7 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church (Novena Prayers said). Feasts:Tuesday 3rd St. Malachy, St. Martin de Porres; Wednesday 4th St. Charles Borromeo; Friday 6th All the Saints of Ireland; Saturday St. Willibrord. Evangelium: Friday 6th November at 7.30 p.m. in the Meeting Room, St. John the Baptist Church. Next module - `The Practice of Confession.' Reading questions 296-312 and 434-533 of the Compendium. All are welcome. Recent Baptisms: Aine Mary McDonald Knights of Columbanus: Dinner Dance, Armagh City Hotel, Friday 13th November at 7.30 p.m. Ticket £40. The evening includes a wine reception followed by meal and entertainment with an address by guest speaker Cardinal Brady. Dress is formal. Phone B. McCann on 38872255 for tickets and further information. Parish Pastoral Centre: work will begin this coming week. Please adhere to the directions of the construction workers for health and safety. Please continue to keep the project in your prayers. Fr. Brian Lennon's book "So you can't forgive", price £8, is available in the sacristy. Please contact Francis Hagan is you with to purchase a copy. GIFT Programme for all first years who were Confirmed in March begins next Friday 6th November 6.30 p.m.- 8.15 p.m. in St. Mary's Youth Club. Offertory Collection - Sunday 25th £2573-29 Thanks to all who contributed +++++++++++++++ Requiescant In Pace Lately deceased: Kathleen Hagan, Patrick Byrne, Sr. Frances Carley, Jackie Franklin, Gerald McCoy, Alexandrina Gomes, Sheila Christy, Maurice McCann, Angelina Livingston At This Time: Felix Morgan, Patrick Robinson, Paul Hendron, Kathleen Keegan, Eileen Harney, Kathleen McConville, Patrick McConville, Brendan McConville Sunday 1st: Emily McCourt, Rosaleen Harte, Elizabeth Murphy, James Preshur Monday 2nd: M.M. Mary Mulholland, Elizabeth Mulligan, Jim McNally, Mamie Tiffney, Thomas Moonan, Fr. James Quinn Tuesday 3rd: Sean Keegan(1st Anniversary), Christina Hamill, Malachy O'Hagan Wednesday 4th: Patrick McCann Thursday 5th: M.M. Jean McAlinden, Margaret McCooe(1st Anniversary), Joe Coleman, Joe Oliver, Catherine, Livingstone, Eileen Lambe Friday 6th: M.M. Don Lucas, John McGarry(1st Anniversary), Peter Connolly, Desmond Breen Saturday 7th: Marion Murphy, Bridget Reid, Ellen Livingston 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. In the reign of God love is essential. Loving God, self, and neighbour is the basis of all Christian vocations, and especially the great saints of the Church. How do/will you choose to love? 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. URGENTLY REQUIRED! - Baby clothes. NEW SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours. The Presentation Sisters Koinonia Project - Meditation Mondays 7.30 p.m., T'ai Chi Chih classes Wednesdays 7.30 p.m. or Thursdays 11 a.m. Spiritual Direction by appointment. 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 "The Great Variety X Factor" - first heat 6th November in The Ryandale Hotel, Moy. Featured acts include the yet-to-be-named trio of Fr. Peter McAnenly CC Dungannon, Fr. Eamonn McCamley PP Loughgall and Fr. Lawrence Boyle PP Middle Killeavy, who will be sure to entertain the crowd. Tickets £10, available from The Ryandale, Clonmore GFC or phone 07793227297, 07734050421 or 07746727242. Doors open 7.30 p.m. Proceeds to Clonmore GFC Development. Servite Priory - Benburb - Forthcoming events: Saturday 7th November Praying the Lectio Divina. Sunday 8th November Remembrance Service. Saturday 14th November Loss and Bereavement 2. Sunday 15th November Remembering God's Merciful Love. Saturday 21st November Let Go / Let God. For more information on above contact 028 37548241. Workshop in Sacred Music - Ballymascanlon House Hotel, Dundalk Monday 16th November, 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Facilitator Mr. Colm Murphy, Head of Music St. Paul's High School, Bessbrook and Director of Sacred Music in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh. Resource pack and refreshments available on the evening and a contribution of £5 will be requested. St. Mary's Women's Guild: Meeting in Ashgrove Community Centre, Wednesday 4th November at 8 p.m. Guest speaker. New members welcome. Drumcree College - Christmas Craft / Food Fair on Sunday 29th November 12 noon - 5 p.m. Also Car Boot Sale at the same time. Craft Stalls £15 (indoors). Car £7 - Van £12. To book phone 07707287843 or 38334725. This years event is in aid of P.I.P.S. - charity dealing with the prevention of suicide. 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. Drumcree Community Centre: Help with Arthritis - 6 week course starting Monday 19th October 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Phone to book. Drumcree House of Health - Monday Young People Clinic 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday Carer's Support & Women's Night, Thursday Men's Evening. Phone Jennifer or Linda on 38334522 for more details. Tir Na nOg GFC: Bingo has resumed - Tuesday 8.15 p.m. Bannside Development Centre: A Holistic approach to Health - a series of talks starting Thursday 15th October, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Homework Club Monday and Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Bannside Scribblers - Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. English Classes Thursday 10 a.m. also I.C.T. for beginners. For more information contact Carol on 38339916. Armagh Diocesan Historical Society: Lecture on Wednesday 4th November at 8 p.m. in the Cardinal O Fiaich Library, Armagh. Lecture given by Armagh historian Gerry Oates who will talk about `Personal and Placenames around Armagh City'. St. John's Accordion Band: clesses in music on Thursdays 7pm in St. John the Baptist School. Anyone wishing to join contact a committee member at the school on the evening. Praying with icons - a day of prayer and reflection in SMA, Dromintine 5th December 11am-4pm with Don Gregory Collins OSB. Toattend leave name and phone no at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it cost £20, lunch provided. Ulster Project - Information Evening in St. John the Baptist P.S. Tuesday 10th November, 7.30 p.m. All Year 11 & 12 students invited to attend. Reflection God's work of art We are all different, all unique, all God's work of art. We remember today all our saints, all the human race who have reached God. Each person, man or woman, young or old, mirrors something of the face of God. And there is a common thread which unites us all: our need for love and community, for home and acceptance, for love, respect, forgiveness. And the need to love: the desire to make this world a better place, to create with God a world of justice, love and peace. Because the world is full of people, it is charged with the grandeur of God. We look at everyone and listen to them, and see and hear in them the glory of God. The feast of All Saints honours us all, living and dead. The feast celebrates those gone before us and proclaims with love that the finest common thread among us is that we are children of God, friends of Jesus Christ and the place where God's glory dwells. |