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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 19th June 2011 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 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 Monday 10am Tuesday - Friday 7p.m. St. Patrick's Tuesday - 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. Devotions1st & 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 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850 Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 20th Mary McAlinden. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 20th - 10 a.m. Peggy McKeever. 7 p.m. Pat Hagan. Recent Baptisms: Caoimhe McNeice,Alysha Rose Cavanagh, Oriana Rory McCusker, Thomas James McConville, John Patrick William Ward, Bryan Filipe Guedes Feasts: Monday 20th The Irish Martyrs: Tuesday 21st At. Aloysius Gonzaga; Wednesday 22nd St. Paulinus of Nola, Ss John Fisher & Thomas More; Friday 24th The Birth of St. John the Baptist. SPIRITFEST is just over two weeks away and the organizing committee would like to bring to your attention the following. 1. We have had to curtail the workshop programme. 2. The Taize event on Friday at 7.30 p.m. is free and open to all. It will be held in St. Catherine's College, Armagh. 3. The evening of sacred Music and Prayer with the THREE PRIESTS at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday night in Armagh Cathedral will be free and open to all. We will ask for a donation from those who can support the event in some way. Priority seating will be accorded to the SPIRITFEST participants who have pre-booked. 4. Sunday is a family day and all children attend for free. The Youth Commission have a lovely programme of events organized for different age groups. Up to 140 young adults who will be going to World Youth Day will be in attendance. 5. The concluding Eucharist at 3 p.m. in the Cathedral with the Cardinal as main celebrant is open to all. 6. Please keep the conference in your prayers. Cultra trip to Old Drumcree 26th June. Mass at 2 p.m. Bring a packed lunch. Buses leave St. John the Baptist carpark at 12.30 p.m. Tickets for bus £3-50 available in sacristies. Some may wish to bravel by their own means. All welcome. Friends of St. John's "Whacky Races Treasure Hunt" Thursday 23rd June at 7 p.m. Starting in St. John's Church car park. £10 per car (includes BBQ afterwards). Register your team now 38336211. St. Oliver Plunkett Pilgrimage - Sunday 3rd July: The annual procession of the Relic assembles at 2.30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, departing at 3 p.m. to St. Peter's Church, West St., Drogheda for Mass at 4 p.m. Bishop Gerard Clifford will preside. St. Joseph's Young Priest Society: The recent Flower Show raised the total amount of £1200. Many thanks to all who attended or supported in any way. Developing World Committee - Romania project - thanks to all who participated in the Variety Concert last week, especially the artists and compere Anita, which was enjoyed by all who attended. Portadown and area definitely has got talent!! St. John the Baptist Feast Day 24th June - Mass in St. John the Baptist Church at 10 a.m. (no Mass in St. Patrick's Church that morning) - pupils and staff from St. John the Baptist Primary School will attend. God bless all fathers today and all who fulfil that role in our lives. St. Joseph's he Irish Catholic NeSUNDAY FUNDAYwspaper isrunning a special feature on the Church in County magh in Fr. O'Dwyer thanks most sincerely all who contributed to the June Dues ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Vera Warren, Luis De'sa Benevides, Geoff Wilman, Fr. John Murphy, Thomas Grimes, Peggy Gribbon At This Time: Patrick Joseph Doherty, Thomas Campbell, Elizabeth McKeown, Hannah Hamill, Gavin Tennyson, John Martin, Eileen Martin, Da Silva Family, Salek Family, James McParland, Gerry McCluskey Sunday 19th: Ze Elvino Goncalves & Family, Agnes O'Hanlon, John McParland Monday 20th: John Duffy, Manuel & Rosa Ribeiro, Tomas Ribeiro, Laurence Dermot Creaney, Mary Cush, Oliver Beattie, Josephine Hughes Tuesday 21st: M.M. Jonathon Griffin, Colette Little(1st Anniversary), Stephen Hueston, Jackie McNally, Annie Lennon, Agnes Tiffney, Matthew John Quinn Wednesday 22nd: Agnes Kelly, Danny O'Neill Thursday 23rd: Eddie Kelly, Joseph McClean, Denis Fisher, Seamus McAlinden, Thomas Hyde Friday 24th : Sean Quinn, Matthew John Devlin, John Daly Saturday 25th: Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day When submitting notices for the bulletine please include a contact name and telephone number Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication. Introducing the New Missal that will come into effect on the First Sunday of Advent: To assist our preparation for changes in some of the words that we pray at Mass please see the question and answer below. In addition you may wish to view the brief video and further explanations which are now available on www.catholicbishops.ie. Related topics on the new edition of the Roman Missal are also on www.liturgy-ireland.ie. What is the Roman Missal? The term `Missal' is used to refer to the book that contains all the prayers and instructions for the celebration of the Mass. The Missal is first written in Latin and this Latin text is then translated into the particular language of the people. In this way, while the Mass may be celebrated in many languages across the Roman Catholic world, it is the same core Latin text that is being prayed by the Church. We have been using our current Missal since St. Patrick's Day 1975. It is sometimes referred to as the Missal of Pope Paul VI. Now we have a new edition of that Missal. St. Vincent De Paul Society URGENTLY REQUIRED!! Ladies, Men's and Children's clothing. Clothes shop, tel. 38393898 or Furniture shop tel. 38394219, Mayfair Business Centre. Monday - Friday 10am- 3pm. Saturday 10am - 1 pm. NEW SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours. Knock Summer Festival `Fuel for The Journey' - 24th - 26th June. The festival is a three day event and over the three days there will be talks, workshops, prayer, reflection, music and much more happening. It is a chance to come away and explore, ignite and celebrate your faith. The festival is for all people ages 18 - 35 and the cost of the weekend is E70 (this includes all food and accommodation). A free bus is available from the Diocese. To book your place contact Dermot on 075 25774024 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Look on facebook or check out www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival Tir Na nOg GFC: Bingo every Tuesday 8.15 p.m. All support needed. St. Mary's Amateur Boxing Club: Enrolment and training as follows:- 8 - 12 yrs 7 - 8 p.m. 13 - 17 yrs 8 - 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Coaches to the Rally for Life - a massive pro-life rally will be held in Dublin city centre on Saturday 2nd July. Coaches will be travelling to the Rally from various towns across N. Ireland. Book your seat NOW. For details of pick-up points in your area pleace contact the Rally for Life Committee on 028 90278484 or www.preciouslife.com Adoption: There are children needing adoptive families now. Family Care Society is presently seeking adoptive families who would be interested in parenting children aged between 0 - 8 yrs and who need the love and attention of a caring and understanding family. Could this be you? For further information please contact Family Care Society on Belfast 90691133 or Derry 71368592. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Website www.familycaresociety.co.uk Knock Marriage Introductions Bureau - the aim of the Bureau is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable marriage partner. For further information cotact 00 353 94 9375960 or www.knockmarriagebureau.com. Reflection God so loved the world that he gave his only Son From their eternal home the Trinity look on our world. Father, Son and Spirit, they see that we need them. We need to know more of the love of God, and what is the true meaning of our lives. They look on our world and see our hungers and thirsts, our homelessness and exile, our unemployment and conflicts. They see homes at peace and unhappy, marriages needing help. They see the confusion of the young, the loneliness of the old Today's feast means they care. That's what it means - God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. They sent the best help they knew to the people they loved and who needed their help. They sent not just a word of comfort, or vague promises of help. They sent one of themselves. They sent Jesus; God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. And through Mary, a young woman about to marry, the word was made flesh. Through millions since then the love of the Trinity is alive in the world - through you, through me, in the love and care we show. in the faith we live by and the hope we share, God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. Let's give thanks for that great mystery: Glory be to the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. PARISH - BE A PART OF IT OR BE APART FROM IT **************** 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 |