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

‘A Step Too Far’ a contemplation on forgiveness - is a locally produced film that investigates an alternative to revenge - the idea of forgiveness. Over four Tuesdays you can have an opportunity to explore this topic. First gathering on 23rd September in Seagoe Church of Ireland Parish Centre at 7.30pm. All welcome. Flyers available in our Churches.

St. John the Baptist week beginning 8th - John Geary. 

Week beginning 8th - 10 a.m. Stephen Smyth; 7 p.m. Meaghen Anderson.

Sacrament of Baptism: we welcome into the Christian Community: 

Elanor Lily Miranda McVeigh, Deirbhile Meabh McDonald, Enah Alivia McQuaid, Amelia Khiatkowska, Max Franciszek Kanarkiwski, Luana Ccosta Casimiro De Jesus, Ludio Costa Casimiro De Jesus

Monday 15th Our Lady of Sorrows;  

Tuesday 16th Ss Cornelius & Cyprian; 

Wednesday 17th St. Robert Bellarmine; 

Friday 19th St. Januarius; 

Saturday 20th Ss Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang & Companions.

Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Thursday 18th after evening Mass.

Welcome to September on Lough Derg - Lough Derg continues to offer a sacred space during September - an oasis of calm from the pressures and challenges of life.One Day Retreats are available on September 15, 16, 20 & 21.  Fasting or walking bare-footed is not required.  Booking essential.  For further information contact        Maureen or Sharon Tel. 00353 71 9861518.

Adopters Needed Now: Family Care Adoption Services is presently  seeking families who would be interested in adopting children aged between 2-6yrs and who need the love and affection of a caring and   understanding         family.Could this be you? If you would like to find out more please contact Family Care Adoption Service at Belfast 90691133 or Derry 71368592. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  www,familycaresociety.co.uk

Diocesan Mass to Shrine of Matt Talbot in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Dublin, Sunday 5th October at 3 p.m.  Bus from St. Malachy’s Church, Armagh 11 a.m. Fare £10. To book seat contact Stella Mallon 02838891002, Ann  Livingstone 07730164831, Mary Dennison 07803161712.  

St. Vincent de Paul Society will take up a collection at all Masses this weekend for those affected by the fire in 

Ballyoran Park last weekend.  

Permanent Diaconate: five candidates will be ordained today, Sunday 14th in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh at 3pm. All welcome to attend.

All Things Family - free, fun, fantastic on Saturday 4th October 11am to 2pm in Portadown Town Hall. Information on lots of family issues. All welcome. Organised by Irish Church Peace Project in conjunction with Churches in our community. Flyers in Church.

Lately Deceased: Frank Dennison, Jean Kelly, Josie Maguire, Dessie Nixon, Seana Carlisle, Peggy Devlin, Arsinte Prunean, Maria Reilly, Desmond McCann, Sean Murphy

At This Time: Mick Fay, Charlie Keegan, Tommy McAlinden

Sunday 14th: Rita McShane, Nellie Campbell, Bernard McParland, Mary Beattie, Seamus Marley

Monday 15th:                  

Tuesday 16th: M.M. Elsie Cusack, William Breen

Wednesday 17th: Elizabeth McAtamney, George Hall, Mary Cumberton, James Thompson, Kathleen McCoy, Cornelius McCann

Thursday 18th: Mary Jane O’Reilly, Maureen O’Neill, Eileen Sloan, Sarah McConnell

Friday 19th:  Teresa Mulholland, James Kelly, Seamus Donnelly

Saturday 20th: M.M. Gabriel McArdle, Sean Reilly, Philomena Murphy, Malachy Russell, Frances Caldwell, Jane McNally

 

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.

Soil For the Seed (Adults Exploring Theology): Course begins Monday 15th in Drumcree Pastoral Centre at 7.30pm.  Open to all adults over the age of 18. 

 

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.

Irish language classes beginners to advanced begin 17th September 7 to 7.30pm in St Catherines College, Armagh. 12week term £30 or £15 unwaged. Contact Sean at 37515229 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Benburb Priory:  Servite Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday 27th September, leaving Benburb at 8 a.m.  To book phone 028 37 548241.  Fare £15.  

Registration Night for Irish Classes will take place on Thursday 18th Sept. in Ashgrove Community Centre from 8 p.m.    

Christian Meditation - meets Monday in the Pastoral Centre at 8 p.m.  All welcome.

Clothing Collection for Kenya: Tuesday 16th September between 9am and 12noon at the carparks of St John the Baptist and St Patrick’s Churches.

Marie Curie Helper Service: information session Tuesday 23rd  September 2pm Armagh City and District Council   Offices;  also Wednesday 24th September 2pm Jethro Centre, Lurgan.

Bannside Development Centre:   Homework Club re-opens   Monday 8th Sept, Mondays & Tuesdays 3.15 - 4.30 p.m.  £1 per day.  New members welcome.  Arts & Crafts and other activities Tuesday & Wednesday evenings 6.30 p.m. - 8 p.m £1 per sessio.  Computer Classes resume Thursday 11th September 10 a.m. - 12.15 p.m.  £4 per session.  Sarah’s Circle Spirituality Group   

resumes October. 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.  For more information contact Thomas 07821579451. 

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.

Moyraverty 50+ Group - Tea Dance in St. Anthony’s Parish Centre, Thursday 9th October 8 - 10.30 p.m.  £3 to include bus.  Contact Maureen 07774505169.

“10th Anniversary Coffee Morning”- Ann and Liz invite you to their Annual Coffee Morning in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Care in Ashgrove Community Centre, Friday 26th Sept. 9.30 a.m. - 

12 noon.  Help us make this a special one and support this great cause!

Free Computer and Literacy Classes:  Drumcree Community Trust, in conjunction with the Southern Regional College will be organising computer classes (Monday morning) and literacy classes (Wednesday evenings) in Mayfair Centre.  Contact Jim Cunningham at SRC 07711981732 or Ursula 38 391666.

The heart of God is a compassionate heart;

understanding weakness,

covering over faults and selfishness

and forgiving sins.

Compassion awaits compassion:

if God is compassionate to you,

surely you are to be compassionate to others.

Compassion opens the heart;

you see a person sleeping rough

and you wince and say

‘it shouldn’t be like that’,

and you feel something deep inside for 

a person.

Compassion may often not be able to do

 anything

but offer presence, sympathy, support.

How often must I forgive others?

Or when someone doesn’t hold your faults against you,

your heart is opened wider

and compassion enters

into the place forgiveness prepares.

Give thanks this day

for those who understand you;

give thanks this day

for those who forgive you;

give thanks this day

for those whom you understand and

 forgive.

And then the Eucharist

will more deeply touch your life,

for the Bread of God

is the bread baked with compassion.

How often must I forgive others?