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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 25th November 2012 Solemnity of Christ the King 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 Solemnity of Christ the King: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in St John the Baptist Church from after 11.30am Mass. Families and individuals are encouraged to come and pray in thanksgiving, in petition, in adoration. The following guidelines may help in deciding your time: if your address begins with A or B suggested time 1 - 2 p.m., C or D 2 - 3 p.m., E - O 3 - 4 p.m., P - S 4 - 5 p.m., T - Z 5 - 6 p.m. Concludes at 6 p.m. with Evening Prayer and Benediction. Minister of The Eucharist - December Vigil Patsy Lambe, Theresa McCaffrey, Miriam Loftus. 8.30 a.m. Margaret Marley, Catherine McCooe, Geraldine Lawless. 10 a.m. Ann Fleming, Maurice Hagan, Pat Devlin. 11.30 a.m. Patricia Halfpenny, Roisin Kelly. St. Francis Ann Murphy. Rosemount Patsy Lambe. St. John the Baptist - from 26th Martin Barlow. Ministry of The Word - December Vigil Ursula Barlow. 8.30 a.m. Jerome Marley. 10 a.m. Ann Hamill, Margaret Donovan. 11.30 a.m. Niamh Marley. from 26th - 10 a.m. Denis McKeever. 7 p.m. Sr. Mona Taggart. SHYNE Gift Programme: those participating and leading will come to Mass next Friday 30th November at 7 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Recent Baptisms: Beth Maria Creaney, Ellie Kathryn McColgan,Elva Jane Magennis. "Come and See" Sunday - will be celebrated throughout the diocese on the First Sunday of Advent as a Year of Faith initiative. It is a special day set aside when people who do not regularly attend Mass are invited and welcomed to Mass by a friend or relative. Parishioners are encouraged to invite a family member or friend who does not regularly attend Mass next weekend. Feasts: Tuesday 27th St. Fergal; Friday 30th St. Andrew. Sacrament of Marriage: congratulations to Christina McCurdie and Anthony Greer who were married recently. Clerical Changes in the Vacariate: Cardinal Brady has appointed Fr. Eamon McCamley as PP Keady, he is replaced as PP Loughgall by Fr. Eugene Sweeney; Fr. Michael Toner is now PP Eglish, he is replaced as PP Kilmore by Fr. Oliver Brennan. Fr. O’Dwyer’s term as Vicar Forane has ended and Cardinal Brady is in the process of appointing a successor. In Dromore Diocese our neighbours in Moyraverty have a change of PP; Fr. Martin McAlinden is replaced by Fr. P.J. Murray. Reflections for Advent: The group will meet on Monday 26th November after morning coffee in the Pastoral Centre and continue for 3 Mondays until 17th December. The early start is because Christmas Eve falls on Monday. The readings for week 1 - The First Sunday in advent (2nd December) are available from Bridget McCann, Michael Sherry or Denis McCourt. All are welcome. Congratulations to Mrs Bella Halfpenny who celebrates her 103rd birthday on Wednesday 28th November. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BELLA Order forms in Churches. Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Damien Hughes, Paddy McParland, Maureen Tucker At This Time: Nellie Toland, Patrick & Margaret Lavery, John McCann, Harry McQuaid, Brigid Toal, Jaime Soares Sunday 25th: Sharon McNamara, Sarah Jane McCann, Brid McCormac, Michael Green, Mary Donnelly, Kevin McDermott, Elizabeth Duffy, Elizabeth O’Hagan, Isabella O’Hagan, Vera Robinson, James Hagan Monday 26th: M.M. Harold Wilson, M.M. James Murphy, M.M. Patricia McCann, John Morgan, Christie Harrison, Hugh Lappin, Dec. Members of Pioneer Total Abstinence Assoc. Tuesday 27th: Fr. Peter Starrs(1st Anniversary), John Grimes(1st Anniversary), Joseph Livingstone, James Reynolds, Brigid Kelly, Rose McParland Wednesday 28th: M.M. Eileen Brown, Terry McCoy(1st Anniversary), Anna Atkinson, Ann Russell, Peter Marron, James McCann, Kevin Hueston, Nancy Borsey, John Griffin Thursday 29th: Daniel Toland, Oliver Patrick Douglas Friday 30th: Arthur Donnell(1st Anniversary), Thomas McQuillan Saturday 1st: Rose McNally, Catherine Blacker, Zofia Pieszak 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. 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. Knock - All Night Vigil - Friday 7th December. Bus leaving St. John the Baptist Car Park, 5.30 p.m. For more information Tel. 07784648448 or 38831493. Irish Association of Anger Management - ‘Stay Cool This Christmas’. Christmas is supposed to be the season of peace and good will to all people. This confidential one day anger management programme is specifically designed to give participants effective tools to prevent anger destroying their and their families Christmas this year. For more information about this programme and how you can participate in it, call 028 90222633 / 07525212555 or log on to www.difficultemotions.com Drumcree Developing World Committee - the young people who have expressed an interest in travelling to Romania to work on the house build are invited to a meeting in the Pastoral Centre on Wednesday 5th December at 8 p.m. The recent sponsored walk raised £690. Thanks to all who helped on the day and also sponsored the children. If you are interested in joining the committee please contact Fr. Sheehan, Paddy McVeigh or Jeanette Toland. St. John’s Scouts: New leaders required, must be over 18. No experience necessary as training will be provided. Contact 07920213324. Trocaire Gifts for Change for Christmas - useful presents this year are available for purchase in the Pastoral Centre Bookshop: gift Certificates for Chicks £5; for Light £8; for Olive Trees £16; for School Fees £24; for Goats £40; for Bike £50; for Safe Motherhood £80; for Water £120; for a Cow £160. Ashgrove Community Centre: Monday Junior Indoor Soccer 4.30 - 5.30 p.m. Hip Hop Dance 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday 12 - 1 p.m. Seniors Luncheon Club. MMA Fitness Class (Adult) 7.30 - 8.30 p.m. Pilates 7 - 8 p.m. Wednesday 10.30 - 11.30 a.m. Housing Executive Advice. Ballyoran Seniors Club 2 - 3.30 p.m. Young Female Activity Programme 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday Seniors Luncheon Club 11.30 - 12.30 p.m. St. Malachy’s Bowling 7.30 - 9 p.m. Irish Language Class 8 - 9 p.m. Friday Irish Dancing School 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. Intergenerational Project 7 - 9 p.m. MMA Fitness Class(Kids) 6 - 7 p.m. Saturday Ballet Dancing 10.30 - 1.30 p.m. Christian Meeting 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday Pride of Eireinn Band Practice 3 - 5 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509 for Birthday Parties and Private Bookings. Tir Na nOg: Mass for deceased members in the club rooms on Monday 3rd December at 7 p.m. AGM Monday 3rd December at 7.45 p.m. If you have not received your nomination form please contact the club ASAP. Forms to be returned before 3rd December. No forms will be accepted on the night. All members are requested to attend. 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. Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday and Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Arts and Craft Classes Tuesday and Wednesday 7 - 8 p.m. Computer Classes Thursdays 10a.m. - 12.30 p.m. For more information contact Ann 028 38339916. Drumcree College: WANTED!! unused balls of wool for Knitting Club and old/used greeting cards for Art Club. St. Malachy’s Hurling Club - Mass for deceased members in Tir Na nOg club Monday 3rd December at 7 p.m. Reflection Mine is not a kingdom of this world Many voices direct our lives: voices which direct to wealth and comfort, or to relationships which do not last, voices for peace and for justice and the voices we tune into in prayer. Voices speaking of violence and power and others of compassion and forgiveness; voices which call us back to another era when things now seem better than they were then. And the voice of Jesus. The voice which appeals for peace and justice in a world often proposing violence and greed; the voice which is strong for forgiveness when our own hearts are bitter; the voice which speaks the truth that is fully human and is the word of God. His Kingdom is not of this world, but is part of this world; like the branch is part of the tree. And when we speak of justice, peace, forgiveness and love, we speak of his Kingdom; and when we live from his truth, we are not far from the Kingdom of God. Sunday 18th Offertory Collection £2261-11 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays 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 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH CAR PARK WILL CLOSE AT 9.30 p.m. EVERY NIGHT |