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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 May 2012 Sixth Sunday of Easter 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. concluding with Benediction at 7 p.m. First Holy Communion: children from Ballyoran P.S. receive First Holy Communion at 11am in St John the Baptist Church next Saturday 19th. Please keep them in your prayers. Congratulations to children from St. John the Baptist P.S. and Bunscoil who received their First Holy Communion yesterday. Ministry of The Word - from 14th 10 a.m. Margaret Donovan. 7 p.m.Olivia McDonald. Minister of The Eucharist St. John the Baptist from 14th Eddie McVeigh. Eucharistic Congress: May Rosary Parish groups wishing to lead this prayer are asked to sign up for this in the Sacristy. Saturday 12th 7.50pm: Ministers of the Word; Sunday 12.20pm Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist; Monday 10.30am St John the Baptist PS; Tuesday 7.30pm PALS; Wednesday 7.30pm Legion of Mary; Thursday 7.30pm Parish Pastoral Council; Friday 7.30pm SHYNE. Parish Pastoral Council: meeting on Thursday 17th after Mass and Rosary at Grotto. Portadown Lourdes Committee: Please join in spirit for the 5 days by saying the following Lourdes Associate Prayer. Blessed be the Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Our Mother have pity on us. Our Lady of Lourdes heal us for the greater glory of the Most Holy Trinity. Our Lady of Lourdes heal us for the greater glory of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lady of Lourdes, heal the sick, convert sinners. Help of the sick, help of the suffering, pray for us. O Mary conceived with sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. St. Bernadette pray for us. Congratulations to our Parishioners, Sheelagh McKeever, Rita McNally, Christine Marley who received certificates cknowledging 25years or more service to the sick and invalides on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Drumcree College: visit www.drumcreecollege.co.uk Our School. Our Community. Our Future. Your Choice. Support Drumcree College. Recent Baptisms: Enzon Da Silva, Victoria Da Silva Sacrament of Marriage: congratulations to Ciara Molloy and Colin Wilson who were married recently. Knights of St Columbanus meeting on Tuesday 15th May. Cemetery Sunday 3rd June with Mass at 11.30am. When cleaning or tidying graves please take debris home - this helps to keep the cemetery looking up to the usual standard. Sunday 6th Offertory Collection £2606-81 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays Requiescant in Pace Jesus Christ is Risen from the dead. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Lately Deceased: John McKenna, Eileen Clarkson, Denis McCourt, Kitty McAlinden, Anthony McGuigan At This Time: Colette, John & Fr Brendan Sherry Sunday 13th: M.M. Gerald Gray, Francis McShane, Mary Josephine Murphy, Ellen McConnell, Dec. Members Fatima Rosary Group, George Greer Monday 14th: George Davidson, Laurence Hall, Paddy McGurk, James Davidson, John McCormac, Jim Cullen, Hugh Mulholland, Betty & Billy Blacker Tuesday 15th: Eilish Magee, Isabella Gribbon, Aaron Reynolds, Thomas Holland, Sam Connolly Wednesday 16th: Luke Haughian, Dominic Fox Thursday 17th: Peggy McAlinden, Lena McCann, Edward Fearnon, Paddy Beattie Friday 18th: Margaret Hollywood, Dympna Breen, Lily Heyburn, Sarah McKeever, Lily Garvey Saturday 19th: P.J. McCormac(1st Anniversary), Margaret McCann, Franko Duffy, John Handy, Martin Murphy Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day 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. Feasts: Monday 14th St. Matthias; Tuesday 15th St. Carthege; Wednesday 16th St. Brendan; Friday 18th St. John I. 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 - Friday 6 - 8.30 pm. Gifts for First Communion now available. What is a Eucharistic Congress? It is an international gathering of people which aims to promote awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church; improve our understanding and celebration of the liturgy; draw attention to the social dimension of the Eucharist (i.e. the responsibility which we have to live in the spirit of communion and self-gift that we celebrate). The first Congress was held in Lille, France in 1881. The theme this year is `The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and one another.' The 1932 Congress was the 31st and this year marks the 50th. Fitness Class for Women(Beginners) - Commencing Wednesday May 16th, 7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. in Drumcree Pastoral Centre. Cost £5. All ages welcome. Tel Isobel 07907655061. St John The Baptist P.S. Sunday Funday 27th May - now incorporating Craft Fair - bouncy castle, BBQ and usual attractions. Phoenix Players: holding auditions on Saturday 26th May, 1 p.m., in St. Colomba's School, Carlton St., for forthcoming production of `Pirates of Penzance'. All under 21 yr. olds welcome. If you are not a performer, but would like to help with scenery, make up etc. also come along too - we always need volunteers!! please. Armagh Diocesan Historical Society Tour 10th to 18th September visiting Lyons, Ars, Chambery, Cluny etc. Details from Joe Canning at 37522981. Society of African Missions Dromintine Family Fun Day Sunday 10th June 1.30-6pm A day not to be missed. Ashgrove Community Centre: Monday - Crafts 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Arts 2 - 4 p.m. Street Dance Class 6 - 7 p.m. Circuits Exercise Class 7.15 - 8 15 p.m. 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. Junior Indoor Socer 5 - 6 p.m. Thursday 12 noon - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. Dance 5 - 6 p.m. Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509. Tir Na nOg: Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto. U 14 training Thursday 7 - 8pm at Scout Den. U12 girls training Thursday in the Scout Den 5.45 - 6.45 p.m. Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Crafts Classes Tue., Wed. 7 - 8 p.m. Computer Classes Thursdays 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. - contact Ann 38339916. Craigavon Marie Curie Fundraising - Lurgan Park Walk 30th May 6pm - contact 38343411. Charity Cabaret and Dance in aid of Marie Curie Nurses - Seagoe Hotel, Saturday 19th May. Ticket £10 available from Hotel Reception, Costcutters Post Office, Hamills Chemist, McKeevers's Bar. Ballyoran Community Association: for up to date information log on to Facebook Page - ballyorancommunityassociationPortadown. This week some very important information involving a money scam. Kildara School of Dancing present an evening of Traditional Music and Dance, `Deal or no Deal' and a Disco on Friday 18th May, at 8 p.m. in Tir Na nOg. Admission £3, payable at door. Christian Aid Week 13th to 19th May - please support this cause - lets give the tools...to help people in poverty out of poverty. Draft Diocesan Report has arrived from Ara Coeli - available in Churches. When submitting notices for the bulletin please include a contact name and telephone number Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication. Reflection That my own joy may be in you We search for joy and love in life: in our emptiness and our yearnings, our hurts and our griefs, our loneliness and our boredom, we want joy, and we want to be loved. And in friendships and loves, in the moments of peace and harmony among family and with friends, there are glimpses of joy and of love, and we know that the human heart is made for joy and love that is everlasting. Let's be thankful: for the joy and love of life, for the joy and love of children, of husbands, wives and family; for the joy and love of friends, of neighbours and colleagues, and for the joy and love we shared with those who have gone before us. And let's be hopeful in times where all this is missing, that it is not missing forever. When love is hurt or joy is muddied, let's be hopeful that we will find such joy again; and let even the ache for joy and love remind us of love and joy that lasts forever: the love and joy of God. 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 |