5th August 2012
Eighteenth 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

Welcome to Sr. Mary Ryan of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa who  will speak at all the Masses this weekend 4th/5th  August.  She will give first hand information on the spreading of the Good News in Africa.  You will have an opportunity to participate in this work by your prayer and financial contributions.  They are based at Mount Oliver, Dundalk
in our Diocese.

Minister of The Eucharist - August
Vigil Sharon Garland, Kathleen Lavery, Colm McCann, Patsy Lambe.  8.30 a.m. Margaret Marley, Catherine McCooe, Geraldine Lawless.  10 a.m. Ann Marie Hamill, Madeline O'Neill, Ann Fleming.
11.30 a.m. Ann Murphy, Declan McAtarsney, Bronagh Hagan, Kate Guy.
St. Francis - Eithne McAtarsney.
Rosemount - Gerry Barlow.
St. John the Baptist -  from 6th
Geraldine Lawless.

Ministry of The Word - August
Vigil Louise Wilson.  8.30 a.m. Colm
Hagan.  10 a.m. Geraldine McAlinden.  11.30 a.m. Niamh Marley.
from 6th  - 10 a.m. Tommy Mallon.
7 p.m. Olivia McDonald.

Recent Baptisms:   Alex Prentice, Meabh Paula Reynolds

Book Shop Pastoral Centre:  Opening hours this week are as follows:  Saturday  6-8.00pm; Sunday 9 am to 1 pm; Monday 10.30 am to 12 noon; Tuesday - Friday  6 - 8.00 pm.  
Sacrament of Marriage: congratulations to Charleen Cork and Daniel McNally who were married recently.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival 9th to 12th August Clonmacnoise. 16 to 35 age group. Experience catholic faith and meet new friends. Free buses: contact 07708715790 or www:youth2000.ie

 PALS - Beginning today Sunday 5th August, PALS at 10 a.m. Mass will take place on 1st and 3rd Sundays only.  (This is due to lack of volunteers).

Feasts: Monday 6th The Transfiguration of The Lord; Tuesday 7th Ss Sixtus 11 & Companion Martyrs, St.
Cajetan;  Wednesday 8th St. Dominic; Thursday 9th St. Teresa Benedict of The Cross; Friday 10th St. Lawrence;
Saturday 11th St. Clare

"A Spiritual Offering for you" - On the eve of His Passion Jesus asked his friends to pray one hour with him.  
Perhaps a family member, friend or neighbour needs that hour of prayer from you.  Praying before the Blessed Sacrament exposed is an extension of our prayer and adoration of Jesus at Mass.  If you with to pray an hour for someone cards are available in the Churches to give to those you prayed the hour for.  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the First Fridays in St. Patrick's Church 10.30 a.m. to 6 p.m; every Thursday in St. John the Baptist Church beginning at 6 p.m; the second Sunday of months October to May in St. John the Baptist Church from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Ulster Project Kansas and St. Mary's Youth Club Summer Scheme:  It has been a busy July for many of our young people and leaders.  Hopefully all have benefitted from their experiences and from activities and made new friends.  Thanks to all who organise and lead the activities.N

Sunday 29th July
Offertory Collection - £2390-52
Thanks to all who contributed
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Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays
 
Requiescant in Pace
Lately Deceased: Benny Gaynor, Marchelina Pereira da Silva, Francie McCabe, Dessie Millsop, Jimmy Reihill, Matilda Tennyson, May Watson, Adam Sopel
At This Time: Mona McCann, Catherine Foy
Sunday 5th: Michael Carvill, Rose Faloon, Mamie Hamill, Patrick Kelly, Rita & Caspar Da Costa, Patricia Soares, Manuela Soares, Pedro Gama & Family, Armando Adelaide Pereira Family, Moises Mendonca Family, Juis desa Benevides Family, Patrick Mulholland    
Monday 6th: Elizabeth Tiffney, Francis Brady, Mary McParland   
Tuesday 7th: Frances O'Neill, Patsy Corrigan, Michael Rowney, Catherine Daly
Wednesday 8th: Annie Greer  
Thursday 9th:  Catherine Murphy, George McCourt, Aidan Cullen
Friday 10th: Eileen Hendron, Frank Laverty, Leo Mackle
Saturday 11th: Margaret Lavery, Imelda Farrell
Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day

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.
 
St. Vincent De Paul Society
URGENTLY REQUIRED!!          BABY CLOTHES:
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.
Senior Citizen's Outing - Wednesday 8th August.  Ticket £3
available from shop in Mayfair Centre.

Tir Na nOg:  Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto.

Ballyoran Community Association:  for up to date information log on to Facebook Page - ballyorancommunityassociationPortadown.
Lourdes Pilgrimage - 5 nights - 28th August, depart Dublin.  699 Euro, p.p.s.  Further information from Fr. Paddy Hughes 028 86751206.

Armagh Diocesan Historical Society Tour 10th to 18th September visiting Lyons, Ars, Chambrey, Cluny etc. Details from Joe Canning at 37522981.

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.  

St. Malachy's Hurling Club - monthly draw winner Marian Loughran.

Drumcree College: visit www.drumcreecollege.co.uk  Our School. Our Community. Our Future. Your Choice. Support Drumcree College.

Sr Briege McKenna Knock Shrine Monday 13th August (day of prayer of intercession for priests) Coach £15, take packed lunch.Details and booking Gabrielle 87784964 or 07933521105; Grace 87784942; Marie 38851517

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
Soccer 5 - 6 p.m.
Free 10 week Healthy Lifestyle Programme  Wednesday, 6 - 8 p.m. Contact Chris for more details.  
Thursday 12 noon - 2 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club.  Dance 5 - 6 p.m. Line Dancing (Adults & Children) 7 - 8.30 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.

Fitness Class for Women(Beginners) - Wednesdays, 7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. in Drumcree Pastoral Centre.  Cost £5.  All ages welcome.  Tel Isobel 07907655061.
 
Reflection
 
I am the bread of life

The bread that feeds the body:
grown, harvested,
baked, prepared
by human hands;

the bread of God,
grown, harvested,
baked, prepared
by the hands of God and our hands.

The bread of Jesus
is the compassion of God for us, his people,
the friendship and the forgiveness of God.

The aroma of fresh bread can fill a house
and the fragrance of God's presence fills our lives,
especially when we most need it.
the peace of God at times of death,
the justice of God in hunger and
homelessness,
the closeness of God when we feel lonely.

There could be no bread of life
without our co-operation:
And we bake that bread for the world;
we are grateful for the gift of Jesus:
for God's love in prayer
and for the care of God
experienced in the care of others.

As we hear the words of Jesus:
I am the bread of life,
may we also say,
with courage and thanks:
we are the bread of life.
 
 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