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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.
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St. John the Baptist Church, Garvaghy Road (1777) - 1977 St. Patrick’s Church, William Street – 1835
12th May 2013 – Ascension Sunday
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 today, commencing at 4 p.m. concluding with Benediction at 7 p.m.
Ministers of The Eucharist St. John the Baptist week beginning 13th Elizabeth Wilson.
Ministry of The Word week beginning 13th - 10 a.m. Patricia Doran. 7 p.m. Jerome Marley.
Lourdes Diocesan Pilgrimage - As we depart for Lourdes on 12th May, please join with us in spirit for the 5 days by saying the following Lourdes Associate Prayer. Blessed be the Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us, Our Mother have pity on us, Our Lady of Lourdes heal us for the greater glory of the Most Holy Trinity. Our Lady of Lourdes heal us for the greater glory of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lady of Lourdes heal the sick, convert sinners. Help of the sick, help of the suffering pray for us. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, St. Bernadette pray for us.
Ceile in aid of Lourdes Diocesan Pilgrimage funds on Saturday 11th May in Drumcree Pastoral Centre 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Fr. Noel Murphy, Holy Ghost Missions, will visit the Parish next weekend and speak at all Masses about their missionary work.
Parish Pastoral Council - meeting on Thursday 16th May after evening Mass and Rosary at the Grotto.
First Communion for children attending Presentation P.S. next Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church. All welcome. Congratulations to children from Ballyoran PS who received their First Holy Communion yesterday.
Feasts: Monday 13th Our Lady of Fatima; Tuesday 14th St. Matthias; Wednesday 15th St. Carthage; Thursday 16th St. Brendan.
May Rosary: every day at the Grotto. 13th-St John the Baptist PS; 14th-Sr Mona; 15th-Pioneer TTA; 16th -Parish Pastoral Council; 17th-Adoration Group; 18th-Presentation Sisters; 19th-Fr Sheehan. Parish groups wishing to lead this prayer are asked to sign up in the Sacristy.
Recent Baptisms: Anna Kate Mullen, Darren Miguel Neto, Brian Stephen Gosney-Lavery, John Patrick Friel
Cemetery Sunday 11.30 a.m. Mass, 2nd June. Visitors are usually impressed with our cemetery and how it is kept. This is a sign of our love for those who have died and an expression of our Faith in the Resurrection. However, some parishioners and visitors have recently expressed dismay at some, who having cleaned up graves, leave debris around the cemetery. Please take debris home and dispose of it properly. Thank you.
Christian Aid Week - 12th - 18th May.
Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday 26th May.
Requiescat In Pace Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Lately Deceased: Fr. Tommy Marley, Eugene McConville, Fr. Michael Rogers, Brian McConville
At This Time: John Daley, Joe Hamill, Mary Rose Mallon
Sunday 12th: M.M. Kathleen Mallon, M.M. Sean Lavery, Luisa Cabral Pereira, Rosa da Costa Cabral,Kathleen Grimley, Ellen McAlinden, George Greer
Monday 13th: Francis McShane, Ellen McConnell, Lawrence Hall, Annie Monaghan, Fr. Peter Taggart, Dec Members Fatima Rosary Group
Tuesday 14th: Mary Brennan(1st Anniversary), George Davidson, Paddy McGurk, Hugh Mulholland, John McCormac, James Davidson
Wednesday 15th: Eilish Magee, Aaron Reynolds, Thomas Holland, Isabella Gribbon
Thursday 16th: Hugo Gorman, Pat Mackle, Dominic Fox, Luke Haughian
Friday 17th: Peggy McAlinden, Lena McCann, Sarah McKeever, Bobby Matchett, Paddy Beattie
Saturday 18th: M.M. Marion Melaugh, Annie Dympna Breen, Margaret Hollywood
Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy 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 DrumcreeCollege.
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.
Pro-Life are asking people to join them in 40days of prayer and fast beginning today 12th May for the protection of the unborn - supported by Bernadette Smith who visited the Parish recently and Archbishop Eamon Martin.
Discovering our Baptism/The Discipleship of the Laity - a course for Parishioners 9th to 14th September at Irish College Rome. For details see www.irishcollege.org
Dungannon Charismatic Prayer Group invite you to a talk and prayer evening - Unwrapping the Gifts of the Spirit - at 8pm on Wednesday 22nd May in the Convent, Dungannon. Guest speaker: Fr Brian White. All welcome.
Medjugorje- Marian Pilgrimages Saturday 8th June 2013. £519, fully inclusive - for 7 nights. Depart Dublin. Spiritual Director Fr. Thomas McHugh. For details contact Maureen McKeown 028 37522188.Holy Land Pilgrimage - 23rd Oct. - 4th Nov. 1500 Euro PPS. Contact Tom at 00353 872701311.
Focolare Mariapolis in Dungarvan 1st to 6th July. For information contact 0035345840410 or www.focolare.org
Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for parents and families who have been bereaved through the death of a baby - Sunday 19th May, 3 p.m. in Medical Education Centre, Craigavon Area Hospital. All welcome.
Marriage Encounter (for married couples of all ages with stable relationship). Weekend 24 - 26 May, Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry. Tel 028 90 626503.
St John the Baptist PS Fun Day Sunday 19th May- BBQ, bouncy castles etc. All welcome. ACCORD - Are you interested in becoming a Facilitator with ACCORD? Please contact Susannah or Sheila on 028 38334781, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
St. Malachy’s Hurling Club: Bingo in Drumcree Pastoral Centre every Friday night 8.15 p.m. sharp. All support welcome.
Tir Na nOg GFC - Bingo as usual Tuesday night. The bigger the crowd the bigger the prizes. Saturday 11th May Golden Oldies Disco. Saturday 18th Music by Snake Bite.
Marie Curie Cancer Care - Wednesday 29th May “Walk in the Park” in Lurgan Park from 6 p.m. To register contact Margaret Coleman on 38343411 or Phil Kane on 90882066.
Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Monday & Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Crafts Classes Tuesday 7 - 8 p.m. Armchair Aerobics Wednesday 7-8pm £1 per night. Computer Classes Thursday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. For more information contact Ann 38339916.Bulletin: the 2nd June publication will devote page two of thecentre pages to answering some of the Year of Faith questions. Any events for that week June 2nd to 8th should be published in the 26th May bulletin.I know that all readers and contributors to the bulletin will realise its importance as a means of spreading the Gospel message and helping to understand our faith. Thank you. MoD.
Cumann Seanchais Ard Mhacha: AGM and lecture “Sean MacAirt and the Armagh connection to the Annals of Ulster” given by Dr. Dan McCarthy on Wednesday 15th May at 7.30 p.m. in the Cardinal O Fiaich Library, Armagh.Vintage Tea, with favoursMonday 13th May in Pastoral Centreafter 10 a.m. Mass.All welcome.Offertory Collection Sunday 5th - £2242-43 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after10 a.m. Mass on MondaysReflection PARISH OF DRUMCREE # The link of heaven and earth
As Jesus departs from us, there is a new link between heaven and earth, and we are present in heaven.
He brings our sufferings, marked in the wounds of hands, feet and side. He brings our sin, which has wounded him and through his wounds we are healed. He gives on earth the healing of heaven.
Hr brings our hopes, alive in his risen body; our hopes that good will overcome evil, that justice will prevail over greed and that love is the most powerful force we know.
He brings with him our hope that we will live forever and because he lives now in eternity, we know we too shall live, alive to joy and peace, in the circle of love which is the home of God.
God’s glory is Jesus fully alive, God’s glory is men and women fully alive, fully alive to love, to the call of God, and to the life we can share with each other. Each of us is the glory of God, glimpsed partly here, to be fully enjoyed in heaven.
Where Jesus is, we shall follow.
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