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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) - 1997 St Patrick’s Church, William Street - 1835. 3rd February 2013 Fourth 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 Devotions this evening at 7 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church. Blessing of Throats for St. Blaise Day during devotions. Today, Sunday 3rd, we rejoice and celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life which invites all the Church to reflect on the role of Consecrated Life within the Christian community. Some Christian women and men respond to God’s call to become followers of Jesus through profession of vows and a life dedicated to prayer and service. They live out the consecrated life in ways; religious sisters, brothers, religious priests, and monks consecrate their lives through their profession of vows and live as part of a community. Other forms include secular institutes and single lay people who choose to take vows with the approval of the local Bishop. Those who become followers of Jesus through the Consecrated Life bless the Church. We ask God to bless our Church with others who will dedicate their lives to God’s service. For more information check out www.vocationsireland.com Explore God’s call for you at www.exploreAway.net Ministers of The Eucharist - St. John the Baptist week beginning 4th February Teresa McCaffrey. Ministry of The Word Week beginning 4th February - 10 a.m. Denis McKeever. 7 p.m. Olivia McDonald. Sacrament of Confirmation: the SHYNE programme continues next Friday 8th February with Mass in St. John the Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Families and Confirmation sponsors are welcome to attend. Those being confirmed on 2nd March will attend Mass next weekend along with their families and sponsors. The Ceremony of Light Celebration in preparation for Confirmation will be held during Mass on Tuesday 12th February at 7 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Please bring your Baptism Candle. Replacement ones can be purchased in the Pastoral Centre shop. ARMAGH HOSPITALITE PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Portadown and Loughgall Committee. Annual Pilgrmage 12th - 17th May Direct Flight from Belfast, including full board Euro 680. Limited number of places available for both Assisted Pilgrims and Pilgrims. Application forms for Assisted Pilgrim places are available in the sacristy of all Churches. Completed forms must be returned to the sacistry by Ash Wednesday. To request an application for for a Pilgrim place, contact Bernie Connolly 07801703219. Portadown/Loughgall Committee meeting Monday 4th February in the Pastoral Centre at 8 p.m. Lourdes Triduum: Saturday 9th Anointing of the Sick during 10 a.m. Mass in St. Patrick’s Church; Sunday 10th Torchlight Procession to Grotto at devotions in St. John the Baptist Church at 7 p.m.; Monday 11th Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Novena Mass 7 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church. Developing World Committee Meeting Tuesday 5th Feb. at 8 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre. Year of Faith: A Bible Study during Lent based on Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. book. An information evening will be held after evening Mass on Thursday 7th Feb. in the Pastoral Centre. All Welcome. Requiescant in Pace Lately Deceased: Margaret Megarity, Vincent Wright, Sr. Angela Magee, Una Finnegan, Fr James Grimes, Anna Woods, Dorothy McGarrity, Margaret Wilson, Matt Hanratty, Kathleen Lavery, Thomas McKeown, Ann Hughes, Vincent McCann At This Time: Sarah McCaughley, Joseph Kelly, Ze Roberto Jeronimo, Mario Orlando Neves, James & Sarah Ryan, James Lavery, Da Costa & Guterres Families, Rosaleen Reynolds, John McAlinden Sunday 3rd: Winifred Kelly, William John Quinn Monday 4th: Susan Brankin(1st Anniversary), Michael Breen, Annie Donnelly, Neal Breen, Mary Rose McKeown Tuesday 5th: Patrick Quinn(1st Anniversary), Gerald Byrne, Edward Fearon, Maeve Fearon, Philomena Dunbar Wednesday 6th: Eddie Grimes, Sarah Jane McCann, Teresa Davidson, Pat Lawless, Joey Hanratty, Patrick Campbell, Elizabeth Freeburn Thursday 7th: Dympna Hall, Eileen Grimley, Jack Roberts, Dessie Heaney, Joseph McDonald, Mary Cullen, Lily McMahon, Matthew McCarthy Friday 8th: M.M. Jim McCooe, Adrian Marley, Elsie McCourt, Madeline Dunbar Saturday 9th: Elizabeth Turley, James Dunbar, Margaret & Edward Tallon & Family, Margaret Harrison, Vincent Cullen Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy for inclusion on proper day Sunday 27th Offertory Collection £2351-13 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays 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. Confirmation and First Communion gifts now available. Recent Baptisms: Mia Fearon, Kaylah Marion Matchett, Keelan Flynn Feasts: Tuesday 5th St. Agatha; Wednesday 6th Ss Paul Miki & Companions; Thursday 7th St. Mel; Friday 8th ; St. Jerome, St. Josephine. St. Patrick’s Parish, Dundalk, Pilgrimage to Fatima and Estoril 13th - 20th June. Cost Euro 789 based on two people sharing, single room supplement Euro 30 per night applies. To book a place contact the parish office with Euro 100 non refundable deposit and copy of passport. Tel 00353 42 9334648. 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 Youth 2000 Valentines Ball on Saturday 9th February in Armagh City Hotel. Formal/Smart dress code. Ticket £45 and must be purchased prior to event from www.ticketmaster.co.uk (searching Youth 2000). St. Mary’s Youth Centre: due to planned refurbishment of the Centre the After School Club and Evening Club will now be operating from Drumcree College (the former Music Block). A warm welcome to all. For football training and boxing see relevant coaches. St. Mary’s Women’s Guild: Meeting in Ashgrove Community Centre Wednesday 6th February at 8 p.m. Guest speaker. All welcome. 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 2nd Feb. 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. Registration Meeting Monday 11th February at 7.30 p.m. for U6, U8, U10, U12 ,U14 Boys & Girls, U16 Boys, Minor Boys. All parents must attend to sign consent forms. Registration fee for each child is £5, payable on the night. Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Arts and Crafts Classes Tuesday & Wednesday 7 - 8 p.m. Computer Classes Thursday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. For more information contact Ann 38339916. Marie Curie Table Quiz in Portadown Rugby Club on Friday 8th Feb. 8.30 p.m. sharp Tickets £5. 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 They hustled him out of the town Jesus is for everyone. Some thought they were the favourites or chosen or privileged ones of God. They couldn’t accept that he was for the whole world, not just for them. God is for everyone at every time of life - for the child in helplessness and security, for the adolescent in confusion and exuberance, for the young adult in searching for and finding lasting love, for the mid-adult in disappointment and in joy of children, for the elderly in illness and in serenity - let us give thanks to God, for he is our God at all times and in all places. And God is in all the places within ourselves, our zones of body, mind and soul; in that lonely place he is friend, in that guilty place he is forgiveness, in that shameful place he is affirmation, in that joyful place he is happiness, in that compassionate place he is mercy in that sharing place he is encouragement. God is big enough to be for everyone; he is weak enough to be for everyone. And for this they wanted to get rid of Jesus, God’s presence among us his faithfulness for always. 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 |