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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 13th November 2011 Thirty-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 Fr. Sheehan 38332218 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850 Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament in St. John the Baptist Church today commencing at 4 p.m. and concluding with Benediction at 7 p.m. Ministers of the Eucharist St. John the Baptist, week beginning 14th Maura Berry. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 14th - 10 a.m. Peggy McKeever. 7 p.m. Ursula Barlow. Feasts: Monday 14th St. Laurence O'Toole; Tuesday 15th St. Albert the Great; Wednesday 16th St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Gertrude; Thursday 17th St. Elizabeth of Hungary; Friday 18th Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss Peter and Paul. Recent Baptisms: Saoirse Cristina Matchett Luna Guimaraes, Sonny Barry Jordan Hassell, Cormac Dunbar Encouraging young people to get involved in Parish - HOW? WHO - ADYC (Armagh Diocesan Youth Commission). WHAT - Youth and Faith information evening WHEN - Monday 21st November 7.30 p.m. WHERE - Drumcree Pastoral Centre What to expect - Talks from vibrant youth faith groups, testimonials from young people, information on Diocesan Faith Awards, pilgrimages, retreats, leadership and communications. Everyone welcome. Refreshments. Tel. 028 37523084. Pastoral Area Mission - two evenings in each Parish - 27th November to 4th December. The theme is `Reaching Out' to those in need of healing, to families, to those who have left home to live abroad, to those coping with the effects of the economic crisis, to those who feel broken, to young people, to our well-being, to all who search for hope. More details next week. Parish Pastoral Council - meeting on Thursday 17th November after evening Mass. Gift Programme continues Friday 18th November 6.30 - 8.15 p.m. in St. Mary's Youth Centre. Sacrament of Confirmation: those preparing for the Sacrament will attend Masses next weekend: St. John the Baptist P.S. and Bun Scoil on Saturday at 7 p.m. Presentation Primary Sunday at 10 a.m. and Ballyoran Primary Sunday at 11.30 a.m. Pastoral Centre - Shop - those willing to volunteer to man the shop are invited to a meeting on Tuesday 15th November at 7.30 p.m. in the Centre. Sacrament of Marriage: couples who have booked for 2012 should confirm details of Church, date, time, priest with Fr O'Dwyer this week. Eucharistic Congress 2012: An attempt is being made to organise a Parish pilgrimage to the Congress in Dublin from 14-17 June next year. An information meeting will be held on Tuesday 22nd November at 7.30 pm in the Pastoral Centre. All persons who may want to participate should attend this meeting. 'Expression of Interest' forms are now available from the Church sacristies. Please fill in a form and bring it to the information meeting. Further details and forms are available on the Parish website (www.drumcreeparish.com) or you can email queries to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Knights of St Columbanus meeting on Wednesday 16th November. Offertory Collection Sunday 6th - £2731-11 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Dermot O'Connor, James Lappin, Julianna Majenska. Kathleen Hall, Rory O'Connor, Kathleen Creaney, Ita Rafferty, Patricia Forker, Eileen McCann At This Time: Elizabeth Lennon, Thomas Henry Brown, Eileen Foy Sunday 13th: Sean McNally(1st Anniversary), Carmel Walker(1st Anniversary), Jimmy Steele, Arthur Austin, Elizabeth McCorry, Margaret Greer Monday 14th: William McCorry, Kevin McCann, Joseph Gorman, James McCann, Mary Eadie, Frank Hamill, Douglas Family, Annie Halfpenny, John Henry Halfpenny, Mary T. Morgan, Dec Members Legion of Mary Tuesday 15th: Patrick Breen, Jim Lavery, Brigid Teresa Dunbar, Mary Gorman, Andrew McClean, Hannah Jones Wednesday 16th: Geraldine Cullen, Peter McKeever, Robert Donnelly, Rosena McCaffery, Cornelius Mulholland, Thomas Madden, Jimmy Donnelly, Teresa White, Frank Mulholland Thursday 17th: Esther Livingstone(1st Anniversary), Thomas Marley, Thomas Murphy Friday 18th: Lisa Creaney, Dympna Daly, Frederick McCann, Annie McGrath, Ann Kelly, Maryann Berry Saturday 19th: M.M. Seamus Lennon, William Kevin Doran, Mary McQuade, William Wright, Elizabeth Gibson, Peter Megarity 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 are using these new prayers at Mass: 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. 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. Christ the King Solemnity next Sunday - adoration of Blessed Sacrament in the afternoon. Annual Christian Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for Patients and Staff who have died in Craigavon Area Hospital. Sunday 20th November 2011 at 3 p.m. in Medical Education Centre. Knock Shrine - all-night vigil Wednesday 7th December. Coach £15 - bring a packed lunch. Details and booking contact Gabrielle at 87784964 or Grace 87784942 Knights of St Columbanus meeting on Wednesday 16th November. 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. Tir Na nOg: bingo every Tuesday 8.15pm All support needed. Club Lotto - underage players will be going door to door selling tickets. Please support. Saturday 19th November - Paul Larvey. Sat. 26th Boo. Sat. 3rd December Bob's ur Uncle. Sat. 10th Snake Bite. Friday 16th Microlip (pay at door). Fri. 23rd Comedian Tim McGarry (from Hole in the Wall Gang) Ticket £5. 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. Bannside Knitting Club - Tuesdays 7 - 8.30 p.m. St. Mary's Hall - The Good Old Days. Writing your Life History. Do You Enjoy Singing? Contact the centre for details of above activities. St. Mary's A.B.C. (Boxing Club): Training Thursday 8 - 12 yrs. old 7 - 8 p.m. 13 yrs plus 8 - 9 p.m. Ulster Project - Kansas - information meeting on Wednesday 16th November at 7.30 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Primary School. ACCORD: Venue and dates for Marriage Preparation Courses: Course 1 - Quinn's Corner, 175 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon. Tuesday 10th, 17th and 24th January 2012. The course runs for 3 weeks from 7 - 10 p.m. Course 2 - Same Venue. Tuesday 6th, 13th and 20th March 2012. The course runs for 3 weeks from 7 - 10 p.m. Courses must be booked at least 10 months before the wedding date. Bookings to be made through 1 Tavanagh Avenue, Portadown. Phone 38334781. The Wave - More Prayers from Life (Michael Maginn): Book Launch Sunday 20th November, 7 p.m. St. Mary's High School, Lurgan. All welcome. Reflection You entrusted me with two talents; here are two more I have made. We are familiar with the story of the boy who wanted to bring a gift to Jesus at his birth. He saw others bringing expensive gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh; he wondered what he had to offer, and thought of his drum, and how he could play a song for Jesus, Mary and Joseph A simple story and isn't it true about our gifts and talents? Each of us has different qualities, gifts: all are given by God and are valued in God's love: gifts of music, sport and art, of conversation and humour, of compassion and leadership; gifts of friendship, prayer and caring for others, of listening and encouraging; whatever your gift, your talent; your gift of being a caring parent, of being able to help a younger generation in any way; be grateful, each of us has a `bit of God' within us; and each of us can offer to God in our love and care for others what he has given to us. He looks on us, and loves each of us; sees us as we are and loves us, sees us as we can be and calls each of us, in our own personality and talents, to grow in love, to offer our talents in his service, and to become more like him. 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 |