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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 2nd October 2011 Twenty-Seventh 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 Fr. Sheehan 38332218 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850 Day for Life - Sunday 2nd October - the theme is `A call to solidarity and hope in difficult times' - this year reflects on what it means to lead a full and happy life. Devotions this Sunday at 7pm in St Patrick's Church. First Friday Notices: Confessions - Thursday 6th St. Patrick's 6 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. St. John's 7.30 p.m. Masses - Friday 7th St. Patrick's 10 a.m.(Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament 10.30 a.m. - 6 p.m.) St. John's 7 p.m. Fr. O'Dwyer and Fr. Sheehan will visit the housebound this coming week - expect us when you see us. Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 3rd Martin Barlow. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 3rd - 10 a.m. Brigid McCann. 7 p.m. Jerome Marley. Feasts: Monday 3rd Bl. Columba Marmion; Tuesday 4th St. Francis of Assisi; Thursday 6th St. Bruno; Friday 7th Our Lady of the Rosary. Portadown Inter-Church Forum presents `Why I am a Quaker' - a conversation with Carolyn McMullan in Portadown Town Hall at 8 p.m. on Tuesday 4th October. Everyone welcome. First Communion: P4 children preparing for the Sacrament will attend Masses next Sunday along with their parents and families: St. John the Baptist and Bunscoil at 7 p.m., Presentation at 10 a.m., Ballyoran at 11.30 a.m. Recent Baptisms: Aoife Mary Blackwell,Francisca Vezo, Jose Adelino Emilio Eucharistic Congress - 40hours adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Pastoral Area Parishes: Kilmore - Friday 7th St Patrick's Church, Stonebridge 10am to 7.30pm; Saturday 8th Church of the Immaculate Conception, Mullavilly 11.30am to 12.30pm. Other Parish times will be published next weekend. All Parishioners are encouraged to travel and pray in the various Churches. Extra collectors required for 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. Sunday Masses - if you are willing to join the existing collectors please contact Francis. The rewards are out of this world. Donations towards the cost of the new trees at the cemetery are welcome. Thanks to allwho have contributed to date. Servite Priory, Benburb: Sunday 9th October, An Afternoon for Lectors, 2.30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Offering £5. Sunday 23rd October, An Afternoon for Eucharistic Ministers, 2.30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Offering £5. Saturday 12th November, Loss and Bereavement, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Offering £25. To reserve a place please phone the Priory on 0288 37548241. Floral Extravaganza on Wednesday 12th October, 7.45 p.m. Arrangements by Fr. Sean McEvoy and Ann Traynor. Admission £5, light refreshments served. Christian Aid Lunches Wednesday 5th October at Armagh Road Presbyterian Church Hall 12noon to 1.30pm £3 minimum donation - soup, bread, cheese. All welcome. Offertory Collection Sunday 25th - £2481-75 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Juozas Svatrinas, Brenda Coleman, Pat McVeigh, Kieran McGurk, Jose Bras, Margarete Schaller, Mona Murphy At This Time: Margaret Coleman, Ilda Alves Correia Sunday 2nd: Luis De Sa Benevides, Michael Toland, Bobby Hagan, Thomas Moonan, Annie McStravick, Mary Mulholland Monday 3rd: M.M. Bobby Wilson, Eamon Keegan, Kathleen Shevlin, Francis Grimes Tuesday 4th: Annie Holland, Elizabeth Breen, Paddy Connolly Wednesday 5th Maureen Fay, Eileen Sloan, Jean McAlinden, Helena Quinn, Mary Foy Thursday 6th: Leo Foy(1st Anniversary), Angela Cooper, James McGrath Friday 7th: Alice Wilson, Paul Murphy, Thomas Kelly, Joseph Neill, Harry Creaney Saturday 8th: Kathleen Hagan, Annie Sharkey, James O'Hare, Kathleen McAlinden, McAlinden Family, Kathleen Smith 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 October: 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. Orate, fratres Priest: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. People: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. Holy, holy, holy - Sanctus Holy, holy, holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. 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. 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. St. Mary's Women's Guild: Meeting in Ashgrove Community Centre, Wednesday 5th October at 8 p.m. Guest speaker. All welcome. St. John's Scouts: Scouts - Monday 7 - 9 p.m. Cubs - Tuesday 7 - 8.30 p.m. Beavers - Wednesday 7 - 8.30 p.m. Any ex members who have uniforms may leave them in the Den on any meeting night. Tir Na nOg: bingo every Tuesday 8.15pm All support needed. Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. ICT Classes to be arranged. Gentle Exercise Classes to be arranged. Arts & Crafts Classes Tuesday, Weddnesday & Thursdays 7 - 8.30 p.m. Workshop / Craft Shop open Tuesday - Saturday. Friends Cafe open every day. For more information contact Carol on 38339916. St. Malachy's Hurling Club: Fancy Dress Fund Raiser in The Tunnel Bar on Saturday 29th October. Adm. £5. Ballyoran Community Association: meeting in Drumcree Centre on Tuesday 11th October at 7 p.m. with a view to establishing a community association. All residents are encouraged to get involved. If transport needed contact Drumcree Centre 38334522 or Yvonne Sterritt. Armagh Diocesan Historical Society: Second lecture in Autumn programme, "The Flight of the Earls and the military corridors from Flanders to Milan", Wednesday 5th October, 8 p.m. in Cardinal O Fiaich Library and Archive. Chest Heart & Stroke: "Taking Control" Self Management Programme is being held in the Jethro Centre, Flush Place, Lurgan commencing Tuesday 25th October and continues each Tuesday until 29th November, 10.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. To book a free place contact Sinead McCormick on 90320184 Marie Curie Cancer Care: Table Quiz in Goodyear Social Club on Friday 14th October at 9 p.m.. Tickets cost £5 available from Margaret Coleman on 38343411 or Maggie Gordon on 38831272. The Sponsored Walk raised £2820-50 and The Sponsored Cycle raised £17,141-24. Family History Course for Beginners, starting Thursday 20th October in the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library & Archive. Contact Roddy at 028 3752 2981 for further details. Reflection The stone the builders rejected has become the keystone They rejected Jesus; crucified his body and thought they killed his spirit; and he still lives on, in the hearts of millions, in the Eucharist of each day. Who are the strong ones of the kingdom of God? What stone will keep together every other stone? Doesn't a family often notice that the weakest - maybe the ill or the old or the handicapped keep the rest of us together? Or maybe the ones who bring us closest to God are the ones who need God most and know the meaning and the joy of the mystery of needing God. Would we know of Mother Teresa if we didn't know of those who die alone on our city streets? The cross is a throne and the man nailed to it by the fear and pride of his creatures is the biggest name and influence the world has ever known. Notice this week whom you reject, belittle, or look down on; they may be keystones in the building of God's kingdom. ************** 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 |