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

Ministers of The Eucharist
St. John the Baptist week beginning 21st January Maura Berry.

Ministry of The Word
Week beginning 21st January
- 10 a.m. Margaret Donovan.
7 p.m. Mary Murphy.

Sacrament of Confirmation:  the SHYNE programme as part of the preparation for those being Confirmed in March continues next Friday 25th January at 6.30 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre.  Ends at 8.15 p.m.

Drumcree College:  Pupils will be taking an active part in the liturgy at 11.30 a.m. Mass today.  Open Day on Thursday 24th January from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.  Before you make up your mind about post primary education - come and see.

Week of Prayer for Church Unity 18th - 25th January.  Reader Exchange - we welcome readers from Epworth Methodist Church, Armagh Road Presbyterian Church and the Society of Friends to the 7 p.m. Mass this weekend.  Readers from our Parish will attend Services in Thomas Street Methodist Church, Armagh Road Presbyterian Church and Society of Friends Meeting House.
Inter-Denominational Prayer Service in Epworth Methodist Church on Wednesday 23rd January at 8 p.m. The theme is ‘What does God require of us?’ from Micah 6:6-8 and the text has been put together by the Student Christian Movement of India.  All welcome.
Christian Unity Prayer Service will take place in St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Wednesday 23rd January at 7.30 p.m.  The preacher will be Very Rev. John Mann, Dean of St. Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast.  Refreshments afterwards in the Synod Hall.  All welcome.

Permanent Diaconate:  Martin Barlow of our Parish was appointed an Acolyte last Sunday by Cardinal Brady during Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral as part of his journey towards Ordination to the Diaconate.  He, along with Martin Clarke (Dromintee), David Durrigan(Ardee), Andy Hegarty(Cookstown), Benignus Ndubuisi(Dundalk), John Taaffe (Drogheda), will be ordained in the autumn.  Please continue to pray for them.
The Archdiocese is now accepting applications for the Propaedeutic Year(Year of Discernment), which will begin after the summer, from those who feel called to the Permanent Diaconate.  For details contact Fr. John Gates at 79632439 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Drumcree Pastoral Centre:  Next Sunday 27th January is the second anniversary of the visit of President Mary McAleese to officially open the Centre.  During the past year the Centre was used by Parish Societies and Groups; by families at times of funerals, months minds, anniversary of deaths and also for Christenings and children’s birthday parties and wedding anniversary celebrations, by schools, by Diocesan groups, by non-Parish groups.  There has been coffee mornings/evenings for charity, ceilis, concerts, quizzes.  Bethany Cafe is open after Monday morning Mass and the Bookshop is open daily.  All those who use the Centre pay for use of it.  The Centre has proved to be a great addition to building up our Community.  The volunteers who manage the Bookshop and Bethany and the cleaning groups are invaluable to the running of the Centre.

SHYNE meeting tonight at 7pm in Pastoral Centre

Requiescant in Pace
Lately Deceased: Brigid Duggan, Arthur Wilson, Manuel Guterres, Jim McCooe, Margaret Megarity, Vincent Wright, Margaret Gibbens
At This Time:  Joseph Weir, Joseph C. Daly, Stephen & Elizabeth Murphy    
Sunday 20th:  Danny Preshur, John Charlie Mackle, Sylvester Lavery, Eileen Harrison, Harry Marley
Monday 21st: M.M. Paddy Judge, Alice Bridie McGeehan, Bill McBride, Mary Elizabeth Glassey, James Gillen Tuesday 22nd:  John McConville, Sarah Ann Lappin, Mary McCourt, James & Catherine Doyle,
Dominic Marley  Wednesday 23rd:  Pat Lappin, Annie Lynn, Patricia Rodgers, Patrick Robinson, John McVeigh, James Neeson, Joseph McGrane, Bridie Jordan, Lily McClean
Thursday 24th:  Gretta Starrs, Sally McCann, Vincent Marley, Frank McCann, Sarah McConnell
Friday 25th:  Tommy Lappin, John Robinson
Saturday 26th:  Patrick McKee, Peter McCann, Laurence McAtarsney, Theresa Bailey, Jack Connolly, Molly O’Brien, Ciaran Megaw, George Daly

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.
The Principal and Staff extend a warm welcome to all members of our community to our OPEN EVENING Thursday 24th January 3pm to 6pm.
DRUMCREE KOLEGIUM: Do gtownych i wysuwania personelu zapraszamy wszystkich cztonkow naszej community OPEN EVENING Thursday 24th Stycznia 3pm-6pm.
DRUMCREE COLEGIO: O Director E Os Funcionarios Dao as calorosas Boas - vindas A todos os membros da nossa comunidafr Na nossa Tarde aberta Quinta-Feira, 24 de Janerio 15.00 AS 18.00.
DRUMCREE KOLEGIJA: Direktoriuis ir mokyklos komanda Kveicia jus i susitikima su visais Musu benedroumines nariais i atvira vakara ketvirtadieni Sausio 24-to nuo 3-os iki 6-os valandos.

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.  Confirmation and First Communion gifts now available.
 
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.

Feasts: Monday 21st St. Agnes;Tuesday 22nd St. Vincent; Thursday 24th St. Francis de Sales; Friday 25th The Conversion of St. Paul; Saturday 26th Ss Timothy and Titus.

Recent Baptisms:  Comhan Judge

Filopino Community and choir will take an active part in the 10am Mass in St patrick’s Church today.

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

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.

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.; Junior Indoor Soccer 4.30 - 5.30 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.                                             

Sunday 13th
Offertory Collection £1770-23
Thanks to all who contributed
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Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays

Reflection
 
Things can change

Things can change:
water can become wine,
families can be reconciled,
justice can replace violence
peace can cover the land.

And people can change
when they get a chance.
Love can change
hardness of heart into compassion,
prayer can change
a selfish style of life into generosity.

With the touch of Jesus
water can change into wine
and men and women can change
and become more like God.

God sees us as we are
and as we can be.

As the water was changed
at the word of Jesus
and the prayer of Mary,
so too the world can change
at the word of Jesus,
made active through us
and the prayer of Mary
and of his followers.

We are not stuck in the present,
nor are we prisoners of the past.
The followers of Jesus
are people with a future.
We are people of the resurrection.
 
And so this day we make a prayer
for justice where there is inequality,
for peace where there is violence,
for love where there is hate.
And all this can happen,
when we try to put on
the mind and heart 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