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.

Saturday   7 p.m.

Sunday      8.30 & 11.30 a.m.

Sunday    10 a.m.

Monday 10a.m. 

Tuesday - Friday 7p.m.

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

Saturday - 12.30 - 1.15 p.m.

Saturday - 6.15 - 6.45 p.m.

Every Saturday, 5 p.m.

At least three months notice must be given to the Priests of the Parish.

Fr. O’Dwyer 38350610

Fr. Sheehan 38332218

Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850

St. Alphonsa Catholic Community (Syro-Malabar people in the Archdiocese of Armagh) is celebrating the feast of St. Alphonsa next  Sunday 31st August in St. John the Baptist Church. Celebrations begin with Holy Mass at 2 p.m. followed with a procession around the Church with the statue of the saint. There will be refreshments (Indian taste) in the Pastoral Centre.  All are welcome.

Vigil Thomas McCooe, Mary McAlinden, Maura Berry, Bernadette Breen.  

8.30 a.m. Catherine McCooe, John Geary, Geraldine Lawless.  

10 a.m. Pat Devlin, Eamon Breen.  

11.30 a.m. Roisin Kelly, Elizabeth Wilson, Mary Taggart, Bernie Mallon.

St. Francis - Mary Taggart.

Rosemount - Patsy Lambe

St. John the Baptist week beginning 1st - Elizabeth Wilson. 

Vigil Denis McCourt.  

8.30 a.m. David Greer.  

10 a.m. Eunan McCreesh.

11.30 a.m. Ciara Burnett.

Week beginning 1st - 10 a.m. Denis McCourt; 7 p.m. Margaret Marley.

Sacrament of Baptism: we welcome into the Christian Community Nojciech Piotr Kulikowski

Monday 25th St Louis of France, St Joseph Calasanz; 

Wednesday 27th St Monica;  

Thursday 28th St Augustine; 

Friday 29th The Martyrdom of St John the Baptist; 

Saturday 30th St Fiacra.

URGENT: PROJECT JUSTICE:  The Justice committee of the N. I. Assembly is currently running a public consultation on a proposed amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, that will ensure that private clinics, such as the Marie Stopes Centre in Belfast cannot legally carry out abortion.  Please sign a ‘submission postcard’  and show your support for the amendment.  Closing date for written submissions is Friday 12th September 2014.  For postcards and further information contact Precious Life on 028 9027 8484 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

2014 Irish National Pilgrimage to St. Therese of Lisleux (Little Flower) 25th Sept. - 1st Oct. held in Lisieux, France.  Flight and 6 nights includes celebrations for her feast day and torchlight procession of main relics from the Convent chapel to the Basilica.  Papal Mass with blessed roses; includes visits to St. Therese and family home places, with two optional tours to Alencon home of her parents and Bayeaux.  Spiritual Directors Frs. Bernard O’Reilly and David Weakliam.  Details and booking information phone Celine 00353 1 838 7281.

Portadown/Palestine Solidarity Campaign - thanks to Fr O’Dwyer and Parishioners for their generosity. The total to date is almost £6,000 and rising.

 

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.         

Vocations Evening - An evening of prayer and reflection will take place in the Servite Priory, Benburb on Monday 8th September from 5.30 p.m. - 8 p.m.  For further information see www.armaghpriest.com or contact

Fr. Peter McAnenly, 42 Abbey Street Armagh, BT61 7DZ, Tel. 028 37522802.  

Padre Pio Annual Pilgrimage to Knock - Weekend 20th/ 21st September.  Bus from St. John the Baptist Church via Maghery. Bus leaves St. John’s car park at 7.30 a.m. Staying in the Convent. Contact Theresa 38331629 or May 38852926. 

Soil For the Seed (Adults Exploring Theology): Course will take place in Drumcree Pastoral Centre Sept. 2014 - April 2016. For bookings and more information contact Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, Dundalk.  Tel. 003533429336649 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  Open to all adults over the age of 18. 

                 

Bannside Development Centre:   Arts & Crafts and other activities Tuesday & Wednesday evenings 7 p.m. - 8 p.m £1 per session. For further information contact Ann on 38339916.  

 

Bingo in Drumcree Pastoral Centre every Friday night 8.15 p.m. sharp.  All support welcome.   

U8 training every Sunday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. at Seagoe Indoor 3G.  Free membership.  

U6 training,  U8 training and U10 training now at Tir Na nOg pitch Fridays 6 - 7 p.m.

Bingo as usual Tuesday night.  The bigger the crowd the bigger the prizes.   

 

Drumcree College: visit www.drumcreecollege.co.uk  Our School. Our Community. Our Future. Your Choice. Support Drumcree College.    

St. Malachy’s Indoor Bowling Club:  Bowling (Seniors) every Tuesday 7.30 - 9 p.m. in Ashgrove Community Centre.  Practice sessions for new members (all ages) each Thursday evening in September 7.30 - 9 p.m. in Ashgrove Centre.

Slimming World: Pastoral Centre every Tuesday at 5.30 and  7.30 p.m.  New members welcome.