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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 23rd May 2010 Pentecost Sunday 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 Minister of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 25th Paddy Gorman. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 24th 10 a.m. Damian Russell. 7 p.m. Olivia McDonald. Recent Baptisms: Anna Rachael Fay Parish Gift Programme - congratulations to all who took part in this preparation for Confirmation and thanks to the SHYNE members who led it. First Holy Communion - congratulations to the boys and and girls of P4 St. John the Baptist PS. and Rang 4 Bunscoil Eoin Baiste who celebrated their First Holy Communion yesterday - the first of many Communions. Developing World Project: Envelopes for Romania available at the back of the Churches. First trip, with volunteers, goes out 10th July. More details next week. St. Joseph's Young Priest Society - meeting on Wednesday 26th May after evening Mass. Annual Pilgrimage to Knock - Saturday 26th June. Cost £28 includes meal or £14 without meal. If Interested contact Kathleen 38337603 or Theresa 38331629. Gate Magazine for youth available in Churches - £1.50 Sacrament of Confirmation: Cardinal Sean Brady will celebrate next Saturday, 29th May in St. John the Baptist Church at 3pm. All welcome. Keep those being confirmed in your prayers. Nursery St. John the Baptist will gather in St. John the Baptist Church on Wednesday 26th May at 11am for a Prayer Service. All welcome. Cemetery Sunday - 6th June at 11.30am. There are reports that dogs are fouling in the cemetery - TOTALLY unacceptable. Knock - Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage - Sunday 30th May Bus leaving St. John the Baptist car park at 7 a.m. via Maghery. Adults £12, children £8. Contact Theresa 38331629 or May 38852926. Pastoral Area Resource Team meeting in Armagh on Monday 24th May at 7.30pm June Triduum - 17th to 19th - theme this year: Christ yesterday, today and forever - praying in today's world. Concluding with Garden Party on the Saturday evening. African Link Youth Mass in Holy Family Church, Coalisland on Sunday 13th June at 6pm. All welcome. Armagh Diocesan Pioneers invite parishioners to spend an hour in the company of the Sacred Heart on Thursday 10th June in St. Mochua Church, Derrynoose at 9pm, concluding with Mass at 10pm. Or St. Patrick's Church, Dungannon - times to be confirmed later. Cultra trip to Old Drumcree 27th June. Offertory Collection Sunday 16th - £2525-32 Thanks to all who contributed +++++++++++++++ Requiescant In Pace Lately deceased: James Connor, Eamon Gerard Devlin, Fr. Tony Lambe, Laurence Hall, John Patrick Mackle, Conleth McConville, Jackie McVeigh, Cassie Furphy At This Time: Michael Reid, Billy Bogues, Alice Clare Murphy Sunday 23rd: Mary Alice Bennett, Gerald McAlinden, Angela Kelly, Junior McConville, John Donnelly Monday 24th: Vera Kelly(1st Anniversary), Eddie McNally, Robert Duffy, Thomas Heyburn, Roisin McClinton, Frank Donnelly, Dominic Marley, Matthew Sloan, Peter Lappin, Patrick Murray, Maurice McClean Tuesday 25th: M.M. Michaela McCooe, Edward McVeigh, Margaret Garvey, Bill Mulholland, Daniel Mackle, Annie McQuaid Wednesday 26th: M.M. Brigid McCann, M.M. Jimmy Hamill, Joe McCormack(1st Anniversary), Addis McNally(1st Anniversary), Marie Mallon, Mary Nugent, Alice Hagan, Mary Freeburn, Annie McCann Thursday 27th: Mary Grimes, Patrick Gallagher Friday 28th: Una O'Neill, Colette Coyle, Gerrard McDonnell, Mannix McDonnell, Charlie McCann, Gerry Harbinson Saturday 29th: Donna Magennis, Charles Molloy 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. Feasts: Tuesday 25th St. Bede the Venerable, St. Gregory VII, St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi; Wednesday 26th St. Philip Neri; Thursday 27th St. Augustine of Canterbury. 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. Drumcree Community Centre: Young Parent's Group,- if you are a parent under 25yrs come along with your child. 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 9th and 23rd March. Sparkles - group for parents, grandparents, minders or anyone who looks aftetr a child 0-4yrs - every Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm. Feileacan - parent and child group Fridays 2pm-3.30pm Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. I.C.T. Tuesday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Healthy Skin, Healthy You Workshops , Tuesday 20th & 27th April & 4th May, 7 - 9 p.m. Free. English Classes Thursday morning 10am Arts and Crafts Classes from 7 - 8.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. For more information contact Carol on 38339916. Tir Na nOg GFC: Bingo and Lotto Tuesday 8.15 p.m. (All support welcomed). Development Draw Tickets available from members, £10 each or 3 for £20. Draw to take place in August 2010. St. Mary's Youth Centre - Girls Football Coaching every Monday evening 7.15 - 8.15 p.m. Ages 10 - 14 yrs. Cost £1. For more information phone Centre 38337524. Drumcree College: Post Primary Review Consultation on the future for Portadown - Keady - Armagh. Brochures containing information and options of how to respond were distributed among pupil's families, staff and governors. They are also available in Churches for the wider Parish Community. The consultation process remains open until 31st May 2010. St. Anthony's Hall, Craigavon: Ceili, Saturday 29th May, 9.30 - 12.30. Thomas Clarke Ceili Band. All welcome. Diocesan Youth Retreat Facilitator Opportunities - The Armagh Diocesan Youth Commission are seeking enthusiastic, energetic volunteers to act as additional facilitators for the Diocesan Youth Ministry Retreat Team. Training and support will be provided. To register your interest or to get more information please go on-line to www.advc.ie or contact Hugo on +44 78 25568419 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Parish Cemetery: Families have raised awareness that flowers and artifacts on family graves have been removed and vandalised. Visitors to the cemetery are asked to be vigilent and to report any behaviour not in keeping with this sacred place. Thank you. Southern Area Hospice - Croagh Patrick Challenge: Saturday 12th June, overnight stay in Castlecourt Hotel, Westport. Participants must pay £50 deposit and raise £200 (minimum) sponsorship to cover all travel and accommodation costs. For more information call Denise or Siobhan on 028 3025 1333. St Pio Pilgrimage - San Giovanni, Loreto, Assissi - 12th to 19th July ex Belfast £799stg full board. Tel: Lucy 90742589 Warm Homes Scheme: The Warm Homes Scheme provides free insulation and heating measures to householders on certain benefits. To find out if you qualify, or to apply to the scheme, call 0800 988 0559 or visit www.warm-homes.com SMA - Dromantine - Family Fun Day - Sunday 13th June - 1.30 p.m. - 6 p.m. St. Oliver Plunkett Celebration in Drogheda on Sunday 4th July - bus being organised. Details later. Pilgrimage to Lamspringe, Germany in honour of St. Oliver - 26th to 29th August led by Bishop Clifford. Contact Tommy at 00353 877693477. Reflection Renew - refresh Holy Spirit, refresh the face of the earth; refresh like the cool wind through humid air, refresh like cooling rain in stagnant water, refresh like greenery in the burnt desert - and refresh tired hopes, dull love, broken trust, with gentle confidence with new visions of each other, with a belief in goodness, refresh and renew us. Refresh our countries, with compassion in politics, with peace based on justice, with respect for the dignity of all, and a genuine care for those in need, and policies to end inequality. Refresh families with tolerance, communities with openness, whole neighbourhoods with involvement: Refresh our prayer with your love, our sorrow with your forgiveness, our generosity with your call. Refresh us, renew us, renew the face of the earth. A MINUTE IN EVERY HOUR! AN HOUR IN EVERY DAY! A DAY IN EVERY WEEK 10 MINUTES OF PEACE AT 10 AM ON 10TH DAY OF 10TH MONTH 20TEN. ********** THE JOY RULE THINKOF JESUS THINK OF OTHERS THINK OF YOURSELF |