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

24th November 2013 – Feast of Christ the King

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 10a.m.
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 from 8a.m to 6.55 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

Christ the King:  exposition of the Blessed Sacrament today from 11.30 a.m. Mass concluding with Benediction at 6 p.m.  Families and individuals are encouraged to come and pray in thanksgiving, in petition and adoration.  The following guidelines may help in deciding your time: if your address begins with C or D suggested time 1 - 2 p.m., E - O 2 - 3 p.m., P - S 3 - 4 p.m., T - Z  4 - 5 p.m., A or B 5 - 6 p.m.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - December
Vigil: Bernadette Breen, Ruairi O’Hanlon, Margaret Mallon. 
8.30 am: Catherine McCooe, John Geary, Geraldine Lawless. 
10 am: Kathleen Hagan, Denis McKeever, Seamus McCaffrey. 
11.30 am: Roisin Kelly, Elizabeth Wilson, Mary Taggart, Bernie Mallon.
St. Francis: Bernadette Breen.
Rosemount Patsy Lambe.
St. John the Baptist week beginning 25th: Theresa McCaffrey.

Ministry of The Word - December
Vigil Ursula Barlow. 
8.30 a.m. Jerome Marley. 
10 am: Ann Hamill;
11.30 am: Niamh Marley.
Week beginning 25th: 10 am – Denis McKeever; 7 pm - Mary Murphy.

Recent Baptisms:  Oliver Patrick, John Farrell, Eva Marie Hamilton

Special Collection for Philippines and Syria this weekend.

Feasts: Monday 25th St. Catherine of Alexandria, St. Colman;  Wednesday 27th St. Fergal; Saturday 30th St. Andrew.             

Carol Service in Drumcree Old Church, Cultra, on Sunday 15th December at 3 p.m.  As the Year of Faith concludes, this event will remember our ancestors in faith who handed the faith on to us.  Free bus - obtain tickets at sacristies.  All welcome.

Pastoral Centre Shop - Christmas gifts now available - cards cribs, diaries, calendars etc.  Trocaire Christmas Gifts now available.

SHYNE - programme for 1st years continues  with Mass next Friday 29th at 7 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church.  All welcome.

St. Joseph’s Young Priest Society - refreshments will be available in the Pastoral Centre on Wednesday 27th November after the Mass for deceased members.

Advent - Walk With Me books available in Churches.

St. Vincent De Paul Society - Christmas Appeal: 1st - 8th December
Again we are asking you to give a donation via envelope to help others this Christmas. Please post donations in the Post Boxes which are available in the Churches (envelopes provided).  Your generosity will bring some joy and happiness to those in need and bring a blessing on yourself.  Thanksgiving Mass Saturday 30th November

Portadown Inter-Church Forum - “Why I am an Evangelical”.  Guest speaker.  Thursday 28th Nov. 7.45 p.m. Portadown Town Hall.  Everyone welcome.

ADYC - ALIVE a social and prayer event for young people aged 16 - 30.  This is planned to be a fantastic evening of celebration through a vibrant Youth Mass.   Saturday 7th December 5.30 - 9.30 p.m., St. Brigid’s Parochial Centre, Cookstown.

Requiescat In Pace

Lately Deceased: Phyllis McNally, Margaret Breen, Tommy Knipes, Mamie McKinney, Jean Madden, Peter Cullen, Paul Kaipaukll, Anthony McCullough      
At This Time: Joseph Kearns, Harry McQuaid, Jose Tavares Filipe
Sunday 24th: Ita Mulholland(1st Anniversary), Brid McCormac, Ellen Toland, Joey McAlinden, Joseph
McCann, Dolores Greer    
Monday 25th: Vera Robinson, James Hagan, Elizabeth O’Hagan, Isabella O’Hagan, Kevin McDermott, Michael Green, Elizabeth Duffy     
Tuesday 26th: M.M. Phyllis McParland, Phyllis McParland(1st Anniversary), Christie Harrison, Hugh Lappin       
Wednesday 27th:  M.M. Siobhan Devlin, James Reynolds, Rose McParland, John Grimes, Joseph Livingstone, Dec. members St. Joseph’s Young Priest Society     
Thursday 28th:  Anna Atkinson, Kevin Hueston, Ann Russell, Peter Marron, Rosaleen Bogues, Paul Bogues, Connor Bogues, John Griffin, James McCann, Terry McCoy  
Friday 29th: Danny Toland, Patrick Aloysius Douglas    
Saturday 30th:  M.M. Paddy Halfpenny, Zofia Pieszak, Arthur McDonnell, John Morgan, Thomas McQuillan, Dec. Members Pioneer Total Abstinence Association

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
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. PRAMS, COTS, BUGGIES REQUIRED.
SELF HELP LINE - 38339639 - Response within 48 hours.

Benburb Priory - Mindfulness Workshop - Saturday 30th November, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Cost £35 inc. lunch.  Register by 22nd November.  Contact:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Day Retreat in Honour of Jesus the Divine Mercy in Dromantine College, Newry on Saturday 30th November.  Main Speaker Fr. Cathal Price.  Cost £15.  Booking essential.  Contact Liz 028 30265279 or Eileen 028 30268751 after 5 p.m.  Tea/coffee provided but please bring a packed lunch.

Vocations Evening - Is God calling you to live the life of a Priest in the Archdiocese of Armagh?  An evening of prayer and reflection in The Servite Priory Benburb on Wednesday 4th December from 5 - 7.30 p.m. For further information contact Fr. Peter McAnenly, 42 Abbey St., Armagh.  Tel. 028 37522802. 

Anam Cara Armagh Bereavement Information Evening Wednesday 27th Nov. 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. in Armagh City Hotel.  To confirm attendance phone 003531 4045378 before Monday 25th November.

Drumcree College - Christmas Shoe Box Appeal - Could you fill a wrapped shoe box with a gift of your choice for a child, indicating suitability for a boy or girl and age group.  We appreciate your support to this cause each year.  Would you please tape a pound coin to the lid of the box to cover postage and packaging?  Boxes may be left at Drumcree College by Sunday 8th December. 

Philippine Relief:  a fund raising event at the Iveagh Movie Studio, Benbridge, Monday 9th December.  Donation £10 and proceeds will be distributed through the Columban Missionaries.  Refreshments on arrival at 7 p.m.  Tickets bookable in advance.  Phone 028 406 62666. 

Disciples of the Divine Master - weekend for single women 20 - 40 years. Friday 29th Nov. - Sunday 1st Dec.  For more details contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; 00353 87 3170964

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.  Please vote on Tuesday 26th November and help win £50,000 from the ‘People’s Millions’ view UTV Live for details.

Bannside Development Centre:  Homework Club Monday & Tuesday  3 - 4.30 p.m.  £1 per day.  Arts & Crafts and other activities Tuesday & Wednesday evenings 6.30 p.m. - 8 p.m £1 per session.  Computer Classes Thursday 10 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. £3 per session.  For further information contact Ann on 38339916.  

Christian Aid Lunches: First Wednesday each month in Armagh Road Presbyterian Chruch Hall 12 noon 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.

Knock Shrine - 41st Annual All Night Vigil of Atonement - 7th December.  Coach £15.  For information and booking phone Gabrielle 028 87784964 or 07933521105, Grace 028 87784942.
All Night Vigil 7th December.  Bus from St. John the Baptist Car Park 5.30 p.m.  Phone Jim 07784648448

St. John the Baptist P.S. PTA  present a Christmas Floral Extravangza with Fr. Sean McEvoy on Wednesday 4th December at  7.30 p.m. in the school.  Admission £5 includes light supper.

Cumann Seanchais Ard Mhacha: final lecture to mark the Diamond Jubilee year on Wednesday 4th December in the O’Fiaich Library, Ramagh.  Guest speaker Dr. Lesa Ni Mhunghaile; Book Sale Saturday 30th Nov 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 1st Dec. 9.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Adm. free; LECTURE - Anne Callanan will give a lecture on St. Jerome in Cardinal O’Fiaich Library, Armagh on Tuesday 3rd December.  Adm. free.

Offertory Collection
Sunday 17th - £2281-02
Thanks to all who contributed
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Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after
10 a.m. Mass on Mondays

 
Reflection

And how is he a king?

How is this man a king?
Jesus Christ, of heaven and earth,
mocked and killed through
the cruelty of his people -
a king?

Just in Paradise?
Or now, today?
Where is his power?
How is he powerful?

This man - one single life -
who has been the most predominant influence
on human history.

His power is seen on a cross,
and the cross is his throne.
Maybe we see him at his truest there,
forgetful of self,
mindful of the thief beside him,
compassionate to the end,
saying to the one beside him on
Calvary -
‘Today you will be with me in paradise’.

His power is in the weakness of love,
and the strength of compassion.
His leadership is in the sharing of struggles
and in his vision of humanity.
His attraction is in his care for all
and in his urgency for justice.
His influence is from the truth of God
and his desire that this word be heard in the way we live.

A king not only of the future but of
today

not only of heaven but of earth,
not of power but of service,
for he comes among us as one who serves.

Compassion, love,
forgiveness, truth,
wholehearted care and acceptance of us all;
this is Jesus the King,
fully human, fully divine,
Son of God and Son of Mary.

The JOY rule
Think of Jesus
Think of Others
Think of You