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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 26th June 2011 Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ 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. 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 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850 First Friday Notices: Confessions - Thursday 30th St. Patrick's 6 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. St. John's 7.30 p.m. Masses - Friday 1st St. Patrick's 10 a.m. (Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament 10.30 a.m. - 6 p.m.) St. John's 7 p.m. The housebound will be visited by Fr. O'Dwyer, Presentation Sisters and Ministers of the Eucharist this week. Ministers of the Eucharist - July Vigil Ruairi O'Hanlon, Thomas McCooe, Maura Berry, Aine McCooe. 8.30 a.m.Martin Barlow, Patsy Hanratty, Eddie McVeigh. 10 a.m. Seamus McCaffrey, Nicola Fay, Winnie Breen. 11.30 a.m. Mary Taggart, Roisin Kelly, Pauline Chambers, Gerry Barlow. St. Francis Bernadette Breen. Rosemount Patsy Lambe. St. John the Baptist, week beginning 27th Mary McAlinden. Ministry of The Word - July Vigil Ursula Barlow. 8.30 a.m. David Greer. 10 a.m. Michael Sherry. 11.30 a.m. Michael Dennison. Week beginning 27th - 10 a.m. Denis McCourt. 7 p.m. Mary Hamill. SPIRITFEST is just over one week away and the organizing committee would like to bring to your attention the following. 1. 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. 2. 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. Concluding Eucharist at 3 p.m. in the Cathedral with Cardinal Brady as main celebrant is open to all. 6. Please keep the conference in your prayers. Triduum of Prayer: those who attended were enriched in their faith and thanks go to all who added to the days: Fr. Declan O'Loughlin, Denis McCourt, SHYNE Choir, Filipino Choir, Saturday Choir, those who read, took part in the Offertory processions, helped distribute Holy Communion, the servers. Francis for the lovely displays and his team. Also to Colette Furlong who spoke on Tuesday evening. May our understanding and appreciation of the Mass continue to grow in us and nourish us for our daily living. Garden Party: despite the weather was a very social occasion and enjoyed by all who attended. Thanks to all who prepared the grounds and Centre, who donated and prepared and cooked and served food and beverage; who entertained faces and feet; who returned on Sunday to tidy up. Next year same place, same time, maybe different date! The Feast of The Sacred Heart - 1st July - Annual Vigil: St. John the Baptist Church 6 p.m. Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament. 7 p.m. Mass. 7.30 p.m. Public Act of Dedication. 7.40 p.m. Scriptural Rosary. 8.10 p.m. Litany of the Sacred Heart. 8.15 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy. 8.25 p.m. Reflection Prayer. 8.30 p.m. Benediction. No Bulletin for week beginning 10th July. Anniversaries, notices, etc for that week must be at Parochial House by Wednesday 29th June Offertory Collection Sunday 19th - £2449-01 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Thomas Grimes, Peggy Gribbon, Rose McVeigh, Jimmy McNally, Marie Foy At This Time: Phyllis Kelly, Paul Brankin, Mary Creaney, John Hamill, Violeta Gama & Family, Jim McQuaid Sunday 26th: Lily McConville, Jon Vaz, Mary Ellen McGrane, Elizabeth Taggart, Mary Cullen, Roseann Dunbar, Odilia Victor & Family Monday 27th: Frank Judge, Gerry Breen, John Irwin, Peter Celestine Donnelly Tuesday 28th: Frank Walker, Charles McCann, Patrick Rodgers, Malachy Marley Wednesday 29th: Bridget Hayes(1st Anniversary), Paul Murray, May Lavery Thursday 30th: Mary McDowell, James Mackey, Denis Corr, John Dunbar, Gertrude McConville Friday 1st: Johnny Dignam, Thomas Marley, Patrick Megarity Saturday 2nd: Gretta O'Connor 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. When and why are we getting a new edition of the Roman Missal? The new edition of the Missal will come into full use over a period of time between September and 27th November 2011, the First Sunday of Advent. The new edition is necessary for a number of reasons. First, in the years since 1975 when our current Missal was published, a number of additional texts have been made available for use in the Mass. These include additional Eucharistic Prayers, some new Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Masses for over twenty new Feasts of Saints (for example, St. Pius of Pietreicina, Padre Pio, Edit Stein, Maximilian Kolbe). The new material is to be included in the Missal so that it can be used in our celebrations. Secondly, in 2001 the Holy See issued new directives for the translation of the Latin texts. Translators were asked to make the English text follow more closely the original Latin in its wording and structure. They were also asked to strengthen the biblical language and images in the texts and to reintroduce some theological vocabulary that may have been lost over the years. Across the English speaking world the new edition of the Roman Missal will therefore contain both new material and a new style of translation. Recent Baptisms: Shea Kevin Judge Feasts: Monday 27th St. Cyril: Wednesday 29th Ss Peter & Paul; Thursday 30th St. Oliver Plunkett; Friday 1st The Sacred Heart of Jesus. 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: meeting Wednesday 29th June at 7.30 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre. Total funds raised last year was £2672. Thank you for your continued support. Developing World Committee - Car Boot Sale next Saturday 2nd July. 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. Do you attend 8.30 a.m. or 11.30 a.m. Mass? Would you be willing to help with Church Door Collection? If so, phone Mary on 38335048. Tir Na nOg GFC: Bingo every Tuesday 8.15 p.m. All support needed. St. Mary's Youth Centre - Summer Scheme - 4th - 21st July Monday - Thursday - 8 yrs. + Membership £4 (individual) £5 (family) 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 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. FOUND: Wedding ring found in Rose Cottages. Dated 2009. Phone 07841448067. Reflection The bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world Isn't the greatest gift one can give to another, the gift of oneself? Gifts can be sent in the post, credited and impersonally given; a gift can be chosen quickly or with care, the gift expressing the giver's personality or the relationship between two people is most welcomed. That's the gift of the Eucharist; The bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world. This means, it is myself. When I give my time and listen, when I share my experience, or speak from the heart, or risk opening myself that another person may grow, then I am giving myself, and this is what Jesus does. He allows us into the hidden heart of his life: his relationship with his Father, his real beliefs about love and justice, peace and religion, life and death; his hopes for the poor, his conviction to suffer and die for God and for us. He breaks the joys and sorrows of his life, he invites his disciples and friends - you and me - to share our love for the life and growth, the encouragement and development of those with whom we share our lives. The bread that I shall give is my flesh for the life of the world. 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 |