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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 January 2013 The Baptism of the Lord 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 at 4 p.m. concluding with Benediction at 7 p.m. Ministers of The Eucharist St. John the Baptist week beginning 14th January John Geary. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 14th January - 10 a.m. Patricia Doran. 7 p.m. Ursula Barlow. Ministers of the Word: a seminar on this Ministry will be held on Wednesday 6th February in the Synod Hall, Armagh, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Open to all who are interested. The seminar is free. Feasts: Tuesday 15th St. Ita; Wednesday 16th St. Fursa; Thursday 17th St. Anthony. Sacrament of Baptism: during the Easter Vigil is the most opportune time to be Baptised. In this Parish the Sacrament is usually celebrated at 5 p.m. on Saturdays (at least two weeks notice is requested). As at the Easter Vigil, so that the Christian Community can properly welcome new Christians, the Sacrament can also be celebrated during Mass on Sundays or weekdays by arrangement. Recent Baptisms: Robert Marcin Kuklinski Parish Pastoral Council - meeting next Thursday 17th January after evening Mass Sacrament of Confirmation: the SHYNE programme as part of the preparation for those being Confirmed in March begins next Friday 18th January at 6.30 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre. Ends at 8.15 p.m. A letter concerning the programme has been / will be given to all those concerned. SHYNE Group - meeting this Sunday (13th) evening at 7 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre. Marriage Ceremonies: Thanks to couples who were married in St. Patrick’s and St. John the Baptist Churches during 2012 for leaving floral arrangements in the Church. These flowers give glory to God and continue to remind Church visitors to pray for you. ADYC Summer Youth Pilgrimages: Taize, France 16 - 35 yr olds, 4 - 11 July 2013. Brightlights, WYD @ Home, England 15 - 30 yr olds 24 - 29 July 2013. Camino De Santiago, Spain - 20+ yr old, 24 - 31 August 2013. For more detailed information please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Year of Faith booklets “Doorway to Faith” - a daily journey of prayer through the Catechism - available in Churches and Pastoral Centre Shop - £1-50. Year of Faith: Day of Prayer at Knock Saturday 2nd February 10am to 5pm. Talks from Fr Kilian Byrne on The Eucharist; The catechism; The Fatima Message. All welcome. Contact for more information: 00353 861678027. UNITE FOR LIFE - Pro-life Vigil Saturday 19th January at 4.30pm at Merrion Square, Dublin. All welcome. Week of Prayer for Church Unity 18th - 25th January. Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Patrick Judge, Rita Collings, Winnie Booth, Brigid Duggan, Arthur Wilson, Manuel Guterres, Jim McCooe, Margaret Megarity At This Time: Maggie Murray, Leonard McShane, Richard & Mary McCleery, Andrew Jordan, Mary Blacker Sunday 13th: Margaret McQuade, Gerald Murphy, Kevin McNally, James P. McCooe, Francis Bunting Monday 14th: Lil Marley, Sr. Mary Hendron, Jack McShane, Joseph Rafferty, Mary Fox, John Hayes, Mary McGall Tuesday 15th: Gerald Foy, Maisie Hughes, Annie McCullough, Paddy Douglas, Arthur Cush, Margaret Donnelly Wednesday 16th: Margaret Robinson(1st Anniversary), Charlie O’Neill, Mary Brown, Maura Breen, Margaret Creaney, Rita Gallagher Thursday 17th: Mary Megarity, Elizabeth McCann, James McConville Friday 18th: James Fitzsimons, Jim Keogh, Malachy Grimley, William Nugent, Violet Berry Saturday 19th: Peggy Marley, Mary Byrne, Margaret Gilbert, Violet Beattie Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day When submitting notices for the bulletin please include a name and telephone number Notices and anniversaries should be left in by the Wednesday prior to publication. Drumcree College: visit www.drumcreecollege.co.uk Our School. Our Community. Our Future. Your Choice. Support Drumcree College. St. Vincent De Paul Society URGENTLY REQUIRED!! Ladies, Men’s and Children’s Clothing. Furniture also needed - collection available. Clothes shop phone 38393898. Furniture shop phone 38394219, Mayfair Business Centre, Garvaghy Road. Open Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. SELF HELP LINE - 38339639 - Response within 48 hours. Book Shop Pastoral Centre: Opening hours this week - Saturday 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon. Tuesday - Friday 6 - 8 p.m. Free Classes - Do you need help with your IT, Maths or English? Southern Regional College provide classes which may be taught in your local community. For more information contact Orla on 38397795. Free Level 2 Horticulture Training - get expert advice on your garden or allotment. Applicants must live in a Neighbourhood Renewal Area. Course starting in Ballyoran P.S. on Tuesday 22nd January 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for 15 weeks. Contact Orla on above number. Recruitment in Vocational Training - SRC is currently recruiting Craigavon NR residents into vocational training in many areas. If interested contact Jim Cunningham on 07711981732. You must live in Neighbourhood Renewal Area to qualify. Aware Defeat Depression - If you are currently affected by mild to moderate depression this new free programme can make a big difference to your life. Starting Tuesday 22nd Jan. 2013 and every Tuesday until 26th February at Derby & Joan Club, Woodside, 7 - 9 p.m. To apply for a place contact Carole on 028 90357820 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 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. Ashgrove Community Centre: Monday Craft Classes 10am-12noon; Arts Class 2pm-4pm; Hip Hop Dance 6 - 8 p.m; Mixed Martial Arts 8-9pm Tuesday 11.30am - 12.30pm Seniors Luncheon Club; Bowls 2-4pm; MMA 7.30 - 8.30 p.m. Wednesday 10.30 - 11.30 a.m. Housing Executive Advice; Ballyoran Seniors Club 2 - 3.30 p.m; Eat to Succeed 5-6pm; Pride of Eireann 7.30-9pm. Thursday Seniors Luncheon Club 11.30 - 12.30 p.m.; Multi Skills Club 6-7pm; 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; MMA 7-8 p.m. Saturday Ballet Dancing 10.30 - 1.30 p.m; Bowls 1.45-2.45pm; MMA 3-4pm; Christian Meeting 6 - 8 p.m. For bookings etc contact Chris Cassidy 028 38 331650 or 07912389509 for Birthday Parties and Private Bookings. Tir Na nOg: Bingo every Tuesday 8 pm All support needed also Club Lotto. Saturday 12th - Music by Heartbeat. Saturday 19th Music by Stevie Hart. Saturday 26th Disco. Saturday 2nd Deb. Music by White Ice. Membership now open - closes 31st March 2013. renewal forms available in clubrooms. Adults £25. Pensioners £5. Student/Underage £5. New and lapsed members welcome. Ballyoran Community Association: for up to date information log on to Facebook Page - ballyorancommunityassociationPortadown. St. Malachy’s Hurling Club: BIG BINGO - begins Friday 8th March at 8.15 p.m. sharp in Pastoral Centre. 9 games at £30 line, £60 house. Big game must be won £50 line, £500 house. Adm £10 per 6 books. Reflection Sons and daughters of God Into the water of the Jordan Jesus descended, as he had descended from heaven to earth, as he would later descend to the underworld; he entered fully into the depths of the river, into the depths of humanity, into everything that is human and then he heard the words of God, You are my Son, the Beloved. A big moment for Jesus, a moment when he knew God was with him, that he was loved and was on the path of God. Moments like when we knew we were loved by God, on a mountain walk, a stroll by the sea, a time of prayer, a conversation with a friend, a time when we knew we were helping someone, times when we have plunged into the depths and discovered the love of God. Moments like illness and bereavement, anxiety about a child or a parent, staying with someone in times of trouble: then we have discovered something not always seen or heard, a faith born from the depths of our human experience that we are sons and daughters of God In entering human life fully we find the presence of the Divine,. for all that is human is created by God and in human love, compassion, endurance and care, we find God’s dwelling place and we know our home is with 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 Sunday 6th Offertory Collection £2321-41 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays |