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

The new prayers and responses to the Mass -  there are leaflets available with the new responses for use during Mass.  Parishioners are asked to use them and return them to the boxes provided.

Minister of the Eucharist
St.John the Baptist, week beginning 23rd Paddy Gorman.

Ministry of The Word
Week beginnin 23rd - 10 a.m. Margaret Donovan.  7 p.m. Elizabeth Wilson.

Feasts: Tuesday 24th St. Francis de Sales; Wednesday 25th The Conversion of St. Paul; Thursday 26th Ss Timothy and Titus; Friday 27th St. Angela Merici; Saturday 28th St. Thomas Aquinas.

Recent Baptisms:  Orlagh Todd

Book Shop:  Opening hours this week are as follows:  Saturday  6-8.30pm; Sunday 9 am to 1 pm; Monday 10.30 am to 12 noon; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6 - 8.30 pm.

Sacrament of Confirmation:  the SHYNE Programme for those preparing for Confirmation continues Friday in St. Mary’s Youth Club 6.30 - 8.15 p.m.  All Confirmandi should attend from St. John the Baptist P.S., Bun Scoil, Presentation P.S., Ballyoran P.S. and those attending other schools.

St. Joseph’s Yough Priest Society - next meeting on Wednesday 25th January in the Pastoral Centre after 7 p.m. Mass.  New members welcome.

Week of Prayer for Church Unity 18th - 25th January.
Reader exchange between some of the Churches in Portadown on 21/22 January.
24/7 Prayer in Meadows Centre - visit the unit to pray for personal and local intentions.

Dates for your diary:
Cemetery Sunday 3rd June at 11.30 a.m.  
Eucharistic Congress and Week of Prayer 10th - 17th June.  
Trip to Cultra to Old Drumcree Church
Sunday 10th June.  
Garden Party Saturday 23rd June.

Armagh Hospitalite Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 12th - 17th May -  limited number of both Assisted Pilgrim and Pilgrim places available.  Application forms for Assisted Pilgrim Places are available from the Sacristies of both Churches.  Fully completed forms must be returned to the Sacristy  
before Wednesday 15th February.  Pilgrim places may be booked by contacting Bernie Hanratty on 38361870.
Direct flight from Belfast, including full board, 670 Euro.

SHYNE Group - meeting Sunday 22nd at 7 pm in the
Pastoral Centre.

Drumcree College Open day Thursday 26th Jauary.

Requiescant in Pace
Lately Deceased:  Philip Jordan, Brendan Kelly, Dermot Hagan, Conor Mulholland, Dan Smith,
Ellen Jane Geary, Margaret Robinson, Manuel Almeida, Bishop Michael Coleman, Brendan Cunningham, Margaret Gilbert
At This Time: John Charlie Mackle, Joaquim Agostinho, Violerta Gama, Pedro da Silva, Ryan Americo
Victor, Bill McBride, John Faloon Sunday 22nd: M.M. Ziranduia Medeckiene, M.M. Billy Jordan, Mary
McCourt, Dominic Marley, Sarah Lappin, Filomena de Sousa Fernandes   Monday 23rd: M.M. Anna
Madden, James Neeson, Annie Lynn, John McVeigh, Elizabeth McClean, Patricia Rodgers, Joseph
McGrane, Bridie Jordan, Patrick Robinson, Patrick Lappin   Tuesday 24th: Sally McCann(1st Anniversary), Gretta Starrs, James Grimley, Bella Jane Grimley, Pedro Gomes, Vincent Marley, Mary Corrigan, Frank
McCann, Sarah McConnell   Wednesday 25th: Matthew Hanratty, John Robinson, Thomas Lappin   
Thursday 26th:  Theresa Bailey, Laurence McAtarsney, John Connolly, Anna Morgan, Molly O’Brien, Peter McCann, Patrick McKee, George Daly Friday 27th: Mary Neeson, Jimmy Williamson
Saturday 28th:  Joseph Hanratty, Frances Douglas, Joseph Kelly, Alice Creaney         
    Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day
 
Offertory Collection
Sunday 15th - £2528-11
Thanks to all who contributed
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Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays

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.

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:  Senior Training (men) Tuesday 8 p.m. Club VO2.
Friday 7 p.m. Rugby Club.  Sunday 11 a.m. Public Park.  
Ladies Tuesday  6.30 p.m. at Club.  Friday 6.50 p.m. Club VO2.  
‘Last Man Standing’ competition begins 21st January.  Entrance form from senior players/committee.  Entry fee £10.
Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto.  
Child Protection Course - all underage coaches are requested to attend on Monday 39th January at 7 p.m.  Course free.
Sat. 21st Jan. Music by Boo.  Sat. 28th Jan. Music by Black Gold.  No cover charge.

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.

Oran Fold - apartment to let. If you are 55yrs or over and want to see the benefits of living in a Fold property please call Michelle at 38391918 to arrange your appointment to view.

ACCORD:  pre-marriage courses must be booked at least 10 months before the wedding date.  Bookings to be made through 1 Tavanagh Avenue, Portadown. Phone 38334781.

Engaged Encounter is designed for couples preparing for marriage and seeks to enrich communication in all aspects of their relationship.  The next residential weekend will take place on 24th & 25th March in the Dromantine Centre, Newry.  For more information phone 7930 0340 or                       e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bannside Development Centre:  Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m.  £1 per day. Crafts Classes Tue., Wed. 7 - 8.30 p.m.  Recalling the history of St. Mary’s Hall - contact Ann 38339916.  Writing your life history - contact Ann.

Ashgrove Community Centre:  
Monday -  5 - 6 p.m. Indoor Football (Junior 7 - 14 yrs.).  
6 - 7 p.m. Street Dance Class ( 5 - 11yrs.)  
7 - 8 p.m. Circuits Exercise Class.
Tuesday 12 - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club.  5.30 - 6.30 p.m. & 7.30 - 9 p.m. Slimming World.  
Wednesday 10 a.m. - noon Housing Executive Advice.  2 - 3.30 p.m. Ballyoran Senior Citizens Club. Ladies Boxercise 5.45 p.m. - 6.45 p.m.  Pilates 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.  (Contact Laura 07864858322 for booking Pilates).  
Thursday 12 noon - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club.  7.30 - 9 p.m. St. Malachy’s Indoor Bowling Club.  8 - 9 p.m. Irish Language Class.
Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.
For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or
07912389509.

Drumcree College:  Internet for Absolute Beginners (8 week course).  Class begins Wednesday 25th January 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.  To book please phone school 38334725.
Linda May’s Dance Class - every Tuesday 4 - 8 yrs 5 - 6 p.m.
9 - 16 yrs 6 - 7 p.m.

Holy Land Pilgrimage will take place from 21st October this yesr. Over the ten days, pilgrims will visit places of interest.  Price includes flights from Belfast to Tel Aviv, hotel transfers, hotel accommodation including breakfast and dinner, full touring itinerary including entrance fees where necessary, local tour guides etc.  For further information contact Fr. Peter McAnenly This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 9033 7520.

St. John the Baptist P.S. PTA - Fashion Show on Friday 17th February at 7.30 p.m. in Pastoral Centre.  Ticket £5 (includes light refreshments).  Tickets available from school - phone 38336211.

Table Quiz in aid of Craigavon Marie Curie Group: Friday 3rd February at 8 pm in Portadown Rugby Club. £5.

 
Reflection
 
Follow me

We follow Jesus, like the Twelve,
because we are drawn by him;
drawn and attracted by the way
this man Jesus
lives, speaks, suffers, dies and rises.

Something in him appeals;
maybe it’s the wish to heal,
or his love for the poor,
or his forgiveness, so total,
or his desire to change the world,
or because he stands for what is good:
for justice, peace, equality.

Or just because he is a friend,
and because he is
the face of God, the word of God,
the son of God

Like us, in all but our sin,
one of us, son of God,
and son of Mary too.

People left a lot to follow him,
they left their dreams and their burdens,
their families, and their businesses,
and gave up their lives,
drawn, attracted, challenged
as we are now,
by his words:
Come, follow me.

Trust that these words, draw you,
attract you,
trust that these words
are worth the whole love of your life,
for they are loving words of God.
 
PARISH -
BE A PART OF IT
 OR BE APART FROM IT

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A MINUTE IN EVERY HOUR!  
AN HOUR IN EVERY DAY!  
A DAY IN EVERY WEEK

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THE JOY RULE
THINK OF JESUS
THINK OF OTHERS
THINK OF YOURSELF