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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 16th January 2011 Second 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 & 2nd Sunday - October - June 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. Burns 38332218 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850 Minister of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 17th Geraldine Lawless. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 17th - 10 a.m. Tommy Mallon. 7 p.m. Pat Hagan. Apostolic Visitation of Armagh Archdiocese On Sunday 23rd January at 3pm in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh there will be a Service of Penitence and Healing led by Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor. Cardinal Brady and Bishop Clifford will also be present. All are welcome. SPIRITFEST - a celebration of prayer and spirituality in the catholic tradition 1st to 3rd July 2011 in Armagh. The purpose is to encourage people to deepen their relationship with Christ through prayer by providing them with insights into the deep Christian tradition of prayer. There will be prayer experiences, keynote addresses and workshops. Numbers are limited - to register contact www.spiritfestarmagh.com-registeronline or tel: 00353 42 9336649. Recent Baptisms: Emily Rose Beattie,Clara Mary McCullaugh, Ava Rose Corr,Mendelle Violen Gomba Sacrament of Marriage: some couples who plan to marry this year have yet to confirm their date, church time and celebrant. Please do so by contacting Fr. Burns or Fr. O’Dwyer. Pastoral Centre - will be officially opened by President Mary McAleese on Thursday 27th January. A date for the Blessing of the new centre will be arranged later. Eucharistic Congress 2012 - Evening of Preparation in St. Patrick’s College, Killymeal Road, Dungannon, Tuesday 25th January 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Whilst the evening will be of interest to everyone, it will be of particular interest to members of the Parish Pastoral Council, Parish Liturgy Group, Ministers of Word and Eucharist, those involved in the Music and Song Ministry and anyone actively involved in Parish life or in the life of the Church. A lot of practical ideas and suggestions will be offered as to how we might move forward in Parishes to develop peoples understanding and appreciation of Eucharist. All are welcome to attend. The theme for the Eucharistic Congress is The Eucharist:Communion with Christ and with one another. Trocaire Director, Justin Kilcullan, writes to thank Parishioners for your generosity during 2010 especially following the earthquake in Haiti and the flooding in Pakistan. Your help is making a difference in some of the worlds poorest countries. Feasts: Thursday 17th St. Anthony; Thursday 20th St. Fabian, St. Sebastian; Friday 21st St. Agnes;Saturday 22nd St. Vincent. Week of Prayer for Church Unity 18th - 25th January Reader Exchange between various Churches in Portadown will take place next weekend. Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Irene Dignam, Barry Madden, Scott Speers, Malachy McDonald, Eileen Hughes. Johnny McEvoy, Mary Geary, Brian Blake, Deirdre Henderson, Eileen McBride At This Time: Maisie Hughes, Maggie O’Neill, Arthur Cush, Gerald Foy, Alice Breslan, James McGurk, Elizabeth McGurk, Sarah Smith, Tommy Hall, Bobby Hall, Joe Rafferty, George Berry, Margaret Philomena & Peter Donnelly Sunday 16th: Margaret Creaney, Mary Brown, Maura Breen, James P. McCooe, Brendan Donnelly, Rita Gallagher Monday 17th: M.M. Violet Finnegan, Elizabeth McCannm James McConville, Mary Megarity Tuesday 18th: William Nugent, Jim Keogh, James Fitzsimons, Malachy Grimley, Violet Berry, Frank McCaffery, John Faloon, Violet Beattie Wednesday 19th: Peggy Marley, Joseph C. Daly, Mary Campbell, Mary Byrne Thursday 20th: Harry Marley, Sylvester Lavery, Eileen Harrison Friday 21st: Johnny Reynolds, Bridie Alice McGeehan, Bill McBride, Gerard Henderson Saturday 22nd: Mary McCourt Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day Reflection Yes I have seen that He is the Chosen One of God Did he look like that? the man who queued up to be baptised by John the Baptist? Jesus of Nazareth, a young man not unlike many others, taking his place with sinners. Like joining the line in a Penance Service, or the crowd climbing a holy mountain for sins, becoming one of the people saying ‘I am a sinner’. Jesus saying ‘I am one of you’. And John sees more: the man of bright vision in front of him his cousin he knew from their holidays together, is the Son of God, the One who should be baptising. Yes, I have seen that He is the Chosen One of God. Can you see, in the faces of the people around you, the chosen ones of God? Because of Jesus we are all chosen ones of God. In Jesus we see, not just the young man of Nazareth, but every man and woman of every place, and see in each of them, the chosen one of God. 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. 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. Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Arts and Crafts classes from 7 - 8.30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For more information contact Carol 38339916. St. John’s Accordion Orchestra: classes in music on Thursday 7 p.m. in St. John the Baptist P.School. Anyone wishing to join please contact a committee member at the school on the evening. Naiscoil Na Banna (Irish Language Pre-School). Places still available. Contact Ciara NiAodha on 38391243 8.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. An Information Night on Irish Medium Education will take place on Monday 17th January at 7 p.m. in Bunscoil Eoin Baiste/ St. John the Baptist Primary School. All interested parents welcome. Medjugorje - May 29th to 5th June from Belfast £519. Contact Marguerite at 38326326 or 07753297993 Third World Draw result: 1st and 2nd Prizes of £100 and £50 to Aiden Reynolds; 3rd Prize of £50 to Ciaran McCann. Jimmy McCann and Pat Reid thank all who sold and bought tickets. Total raised £1315. Knights of St Columbanus appeal for old mobile phones - donating them will help raise funds for our Radio Housebound Appeal. Our bright pink drop off bins are found at the back of both Churches. Please help us to bring our Church Services to the house bound who value this service. Offertory Collection Sunday 9th - £2606-18 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Plan Update - message from Cardinal Brady available in Churches. A MINUTE IN EVERY HOUR! AN HOUR IN EVERY DAY! A DAY IN EVERY WEEK ********** THE JOY RULE THINK OF JESUS THINK OF OTHERS THINK OF YOURSELF |