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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 4th September 2011 Twenty-Third 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 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 Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 5th Eddie McVeigh. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 5th - 10 a.m. Michael Sherry. 7 p.m. Olivia McDonald. Recent Baptisms: Poppy Clara Magill, Alexsandra Maria Galas, Aiden Joseph Livingston, Noah James Wilson Sacrament of Marriage: congratulations to Claire Evans and Allan Clark who were married recently. Sign Up Sunday 10th/11th September - Parish based societies/groups/organisations should use next weekend to promote and recuit new members. We will use the Pastoral Centre - which will be open on Saturday for groups to set up displays. Legion of Mary: Frank Duff founded the Legion of Mary in Dublin on 7th September 1921. In recognition of this Cardinal Sean Brady will celebrate a Mass in the Cathedral next Sunday at 3 p.m. Our Lady Queen of Ireland Praesidium, Portadown, extends a warm invitation to all parishioners especially auxiliary members and representatives of the other Parish groups to join with us on this joyous occasion. Please contact any member of the Legion of Mary or phone 38333563 or 38334245 Feasts: Monday 5th St. Mac Nissi; Thursday 8th The Birthday of The Blessed Virgin Mary: Friday 9th St. Ciaran. Fr. Michael Sheehan has been appointed to our Parish and will be here next weekend. He is at present in St. Patrick's Parish, Dundalk. Deacon Ryan McAleer, who spent some time with us in July/August will be returning to Rome shortly to finish his studies. We thank him for his presence among us. Keep him in your prayers. World Youth Day - Diocesan Reunion will be hosted by our Parish next Friday, 9th September, beginning with Mass in St. John the Baptist Church at 7.30 p.m. - note there will be no celebration at 7 p.m. Christian Meditation: Introductory talk (John Hain) Monday 12th September 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre. National Grandparents Pilgrimage: Knock Shrine, Sunday 11th September. Cost £30 includes pick up in Portadown and evening meal. Contact 38341671. Lough Derg: One day Retreats - places availeble, 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18, 19th & 20th September. £30 includes boat fare, tea/coffee & scones and light lunch. Wednesday 7th September - Reflection Day £35 inclusive. Sunday 11th September 9km Pilgrim Path Walk, starting 12 noon - Registration from 11.30 a.m. Entry Adults E20 / child E10 (includes refreshments, t-shirt & kit bag). Reservations Essential - phone 028 686 32391. Appreciating Portadown's Ecclesiastical Heritage - Thursday 29th September walking tour of Armagh Road Presbyterian, St Marks, Thomas Street Methodist, Quaker Meeting House, St Patrick's beginning at 3pm. Manus Deery will give a talk at 6.30pm in St Vincent's Meeting Room. All welcome. Offertory Collection Sunday 28th - £2170-13 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Sr. Hyacinth Connolly, Annunciata Killops, Bobby Wilson, Paddy Thornbury At This Time: Mary Smith, Tess Woods, Eileen McCabe, Ellen Roberts, John Faloon, Joe Lawless Sunday 4th: Margaret Murray, Brian Leo Hamill, Luisa Cabral Pereira, Jamie Harrison, Mary Martin Monday 5th: Jackie Harrison Tuesday 6th: Jinny Molloy, Peggy McClafferty, Jim Millsopp Wednesday 7th: Peter Lawless, Joan Goodwin, Mary Molloy, Margaret Foy Thursday 8th: Canon P.J. Early, Mary Hamill, Charlotte Hueston Friday 9th: Dora Crealey(1st Anniversary), John Garvey, Lawrence Cusack Saturday 10th: Elizabeth Douglas(1st Anniversary), Johnny Byrne, Cassie Kelly, Ted McCorry 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. We will be using these new prayers during September: Greeting – at the beginning of Mass Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Penitential Act A I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grevious fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Gospel Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: A reading from the holy Gospel according to N. People: Glory to you, O Lord. Preface Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right and just. Sign of Peace Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And with your spirit. Invitation to Holy Communion Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Final Blessing Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. 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. SELF HELP LINE - 38339639. Response within 48 hours. Junior Phoenix Players present `LesMiserables' in Portadown Town Hall Theatre 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th September. Tickets £10 available from Winnie's and Litters. St. Malachy's Indoor Bowling Club: First practice night for new season on Thursday 8th September 7.30 p.m. in Ashgrove Centre. New members welcome. Armagh Diocesan Historical Society: First lecture in Autumn programme "Muiris Ó Gormáin, 18th Century Oriel Poet and Scribe", Wednesday 7th September, 8 p.m. in Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library. St. Mary's Womens Guild: Meeting in Ashgrove Community Centre Wednesday 7th September 8 p.m. Guest speaker. New members welcome. St. John's Scouts: Enrolment night for all, Tuesday 6th September 7 - 8 p.m.. New members welcome. Official opening of new Den Saturday 1st October. Dungannon Youth Resource Centre: To mark the official opening on Wednesday 28th September the Centre is hosting Phil Coulter in concert on Friday 23rd September. Ticket, priced at £20, available from Gene Stuart's Music Shop in Irish Street. Phone 028 8772 5286. Tir Na nOg: bingo every Tuesday 8.15pm All support needed. Reflection A prayer for every day Day after day, O Lord of my life, shall I stand before you face to face. With folded hands, O Lord of all worlds, shall I stand before you face to face. Under your great sky in solitude and silence, with humble heart, shall I stand before you face to face. In this laborious world of yours, busy with toil and trouble, among hurrying crowds, shall I stand before you face to face. And when my work shall be done in this world, O King of Kings, alone and speechless, shall I stand before you face to face. A prayer for every day This is my prayer to you, my Lord - strike, strike at the root of penury in my heart. Give me the strength lightly to bear my joys and sorrows. Give me the strength to make my love fruitful in service. Give me the strength never to disown the poor or bend my knees before greed and might. Give me the strength to raise my mind high above daily trifles. And give me the strength to surrender my strength to your will with love. 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 |