| 13th October 2013 Bulletin |
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PARISH OF DRUMCREE
St. John the Baptist Church, Garvaghy Road (1777) - 1977
Weekday Masses: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays in St. John the Baptist Church from 8a.m to 6.55 p.m. Devotions 1st & 2nd Sunday: October - June Confessions: Baptisms: Marriage: Phone Numbers:
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: St. John the Baptist week beginning 14th Theresa McCaffrey Ministry of The Word: Week beginning 14th - 10 a.m. Margaret Donovan. 7 p.m. Jerome Marley. Eucharistic Adoration - on Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 6.55 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church Stars, Choirs, Carols - Croke Park - Thursday 19th December 7 p.m. - to break Guinness World Record and raise funds for Cliona Foundation and The Sanctuary. Tickets 15 euro from www.tickets.ie Recent Baptisms: Michael James Toland Southern Area Hospice - Collection amounted to £1971-18 and 21-56 euro. Thanks to all who contributed. Year of Faith - Fatima Rosary Group: Fr. Gabrielle Harty will speak on the Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass on Saturday 19th October. ALL SOULS - Lists for the dead now available in Churches. Mass for those who died during the past year will be celebrated on Saturday evening 2nd November at 7pm. Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Thursday 17th October after evening Mass. First Penance/First Communion: children preparing for these Sacraments along with their parents and families will attend Mass next weekend: St John the Baptist PS/Bun Scoil Saturday 7pm; Presentation PS Sunday 10am; Ballyoran PS Sunday 11.30am St Mary’s Youth Club after its refurbishment has reopened again in Obins Street after its temporary placement at Drumcree College. All who visit will be impressed with the work done and those who avail of its services and all who work there have now a beautiful environment to play and grow. Feasts: Monday 14th St. Callistus; Tuesday 15th St. Teresa of Avila; Wednesday 16th St. Hedwig, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, St. Gall; Thursday 17th St. Ignatius of Antioch; Friday 18th S. Luke. Knights of St. Columbanus: Autumn Ball in Armagh City Hotel - Friday 25th October at 7.30 p.m. Dancing to Macz. In aid of The Cystic Fibrosis Trust and PIPS Public Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide and Self-Harm. Ticket £40. Phone 07770838301. Drumcree College - Internet for Absolute Beginners - Tuesday 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. Starts Tuesday 8th October. Phone Carmel McSorley 02838334735. Limited places. Pastoral Centre Shop - Christmas gifts now available - cards cribs, diaries, calendars etc.
Anniversaries late for Bulletin should be left in the Sacristy on proper day. When submitting notices for bulletin please include name and phone 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 Christian Meditation: The Meditation Group will meet on Monday at 8 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre. All welcome. Monastic Experience Weekend at St. Mary's Abbey, Glencairn from 25 to 27 October, 2013. The event is open to women who are discerning God's call in their lives. Visit our website www.glencairnabbey.org which we regularly update to provide news, information and insights about our Cistercian way of life. ILF - Integrating Life and Faith - Archdiocese of Armagh in conjunction with Craighead Institute. We are only too familiar with the cry that there is a split between our faith and the realities of modern life. Like to know more? Venue-Dromantine Contact: Caoimhe: 07598421265 or Kevin:07515910957 A Touch of Pink Charity Night - in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness - Saturday 19th October in Woodville Arms, Lurgan. Music by Good Intentions. Admission £5. Ashgrove Pre-school Playgroup - A.G.M. in Ashgrove Community Centre Monday 14th October at 7 p.m. 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. Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club Mondays 3 - 4.30 p.m. £1 per day. Arts & Crafts and other activities Tuesday & Wednesday evenings 6.30 p.m. - 8 p.m. For further information contact Ann on 38339916. Adoption: Family Care Society is presently seeking adoptive families who would be interested in parenting children aged between 2 - 6 yrs and who need love and attention of a caring family. Could this be you? Contact 90691133 or 71368592 or www.familycaresociety.co.uk Christian Aid Lunches: First Wednesday each month in Armagh Road Presbyterian Chruch Hall 12noon to 1.30pm Minimum donation £3. Soups, bread, cheese, tea/coffee. St. Malachy’s Bowling Club: Indoor bowls (Seniors) Tuesdays 7.30 - 9 p.m. in Ashgrove Community Centre. The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland have extended the deadline for returning canvass forms to 23 October 2013. To ensure you maintain your right to vote, please send back the forms. If you have mislaid your forms you can contact the Electoral Office on 0800 4320 712 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it THANKS - Ann and Liz thank all who supported the recent Coffee Morning. Total raised £580-00. Flower Arranging on Mondays in Drumcree Pastoral Centre at 7pm All welcome. Seagoe Church of Ireland musical concert on Friday 18th October. All welcome.
Reflection One day I sat down and relaxed And I thought of health and faith, Problems and worries came to mind too: And I know I could go back Thanks - a word that brings us alive, May we be people who are truly grateful Remember this day,
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