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

 

Pope St. John Paul II Pastoral Area meeting on Tuesday 23rd September in Drumcree Pastoral Centre.

‘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 Itreland Parish Centre at 7.30pm. All welcome. Flyers available in our Churches.

St. John the Baptist week beginning 22nd - Maura Berry. 

Week beginning 22nd - 10 a.m. Peggy McKeever; 7 p.m. Ursula Barlow.

Sacrament of Baptism: we welcome into the Christian Community: 

Amelia Rose Cunningham, Olivia Carol Fraya Cunningham

Tuesday 23rd St. Pius of Pietrelcina(Padre Pio), St. Eunan; 

Thursday 25th St. Finbarr; 

Friday 26th Ss Cosmas & Damian; 

Saturday 27th St. Vincent De Paul.

Presentation P.S. will attend Mass on Tuesday 30th in St. Patrick’s Church at 10 a.m. as they begin a new school year.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick during evening Mass on Friday 26th in St. John the Baptist Church. All welcome.

Pastoral Centre - families booking the Centre for post funeral refreshments should contact the priest celebrant of the funeral as well as their caterer.  Thank you.

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.  

Drumcree College - as already notified parents, staff and governors will be meeting CCMS on Thursday.  

St. Joseph’s Young Priest Society:  Meeting on Wednesday 24th Sept. in the Pastoral Centre after 7 p.m. Mass.

Portadown & Loughgall Lourdes Committee:  Men needed!  Could you spare 5 days of your time to accompany assisted pilgrims to Lourdes? (12 - 17 May 2015).

The role of Brancardier is mainly undertaken by men whose main duty is to help our assisted pilgrims with mobility, enabling them to attend the various ceremonies and social activities that are part of the annual pilgrimage.  Those interested are invited to join us at our next meeting on Monday 6th October at 8 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre.  For information contact Patsy Hanratty 38361870 after 6 p.m.   

Saturday Night  Choir: We are looking for new members of all ages. Practice takes place Saturday 6.15 p.m. - 6.55 p.m. in the Sacristy of St. John the Baptist Church.  If interested please come along on Saturday 27th Sept and join us for rehearsal.  (If you wish bring a friend for company).  Call following numbers for information -  38394878 or 07813126421.

 

 

Lately Deceased: Frank Dennison, Jean Kelly, Josie Maguire, Dessie Nixon, Arsinte Prunean, Maria Reilly, Desmond McCann, Sean Murphy, Margaret Reynolds, Molly Mackle At This Time: Margaret Murphy, Margaret Lester, Luisa Cabral Pereira, Cleotilde  Ximenes Jesus

Sunday 21st: Seamus Brown, Eddie Foy, Bobby Tiffney, Thomas McCooe, Teresa Smith, Nellie Murphy, James Mallon, Mary Hamill, Shauna Quinn, James Judge, Mary & Dermot Foy, Martin Smyth, Laurence McKenna 

Monday 22nd: Patrick Foy, Noreen Doherty, Edward Gribbon, Jeanette Davis        

Tuesday 23rd: Teresa Leonard, Jim Monaghan, John McKenna       

Wednesday 24th: Tim McGarry(1st Av.), Sarah Heyburn, Bridget Boyle, William Williamson, Bernard McNally, Mary McCann, Mary Ann McCormick     

Thursday 25th: Mona McKeown, Gerald McIlkenny, James McCann, John Connolly, Margaret McConville, Gary Lynn, Margaret Litter, Bridget O’Connor, Edith Woolsey, Margaret McGrane, Theresa McKeown, John Desmond Caldwell    

Friday 26th:  Phyllis McParland(1st Av), James O’Connor(1st Av), Mary Molloy, Owen McParland

Saturday 27th: Patrick Garvey, Pat McVeigh

               

 

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.

Life in the Spirit Seminars, Wednesdays, beginning 24th Sept. in Convent, Dungannon at 7.45 p.m.  All welcome.

Day Retreat on Saturday 4th October, 9.30 a.m. at Ards Friary, Cresslough, Donegal to mark St. Francis of Assisi feast day. Tel. 00353 74 91 38909.                                                                                                                              

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

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

SPRED - The group recommences on Wednesday 24th Sept. at 7.30 p.m. in Darby & Joan Club, opposite Costcutter, Garvaghy Rd. (Temporary).  New members very welcome.  Contact Francie 38 392508. 

St. John the Baptist P.S. - Coffee morning in Assembly Hall on Friday 26th Sept. commencing at 8.30 a.m., in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care.  All welcome. 

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.

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.

Bannside Development Centre: Homework Club 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 Thursdays 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.

Lotto Winners Michael Kelly, Barry Griffin, Louise Kelly. Jackpot winner Rosaleen Donnelly. All support welcome.

For more information contact Thomas 07821579451. 

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!

SMA Dromintine St Therese Novena. Mass and Novena daily at 10am and 7.30pm 23rd September to 1st October. All welcome.

Catholic Chaplaincy QUB, 28 Elmwood Avenue: tel 90669737. Welcome week programme starts 22nd September. First Sunday Mass 28th September at 8pm All welcome.

 

Don’t we know this so well,

my ways are not your ways,

my thoughts are not your thoughts.

This is a big statement of faith.

We believe this because we know it

from failure, sickness, death, bereavement.

But to trust -

that is something more challenging.

Can I trust as a loved one is in a terminal illness

and I wonder why God does not call home?

Can I trust when a child is ill and we can’t get at the cause?

Can I trust when love breaks up?

My ways are not your ways,

my thoughts are not your thoughts.

There are times when all we can say,

all we can remember,

all we can find hope in

is that on the cross of Calvary,

Nesus heard those same words,

and trusted in God his Father.