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

Devotions in St. Patrick’s Church this evening at 7 p.m.

St. John the Baptist week beginning 6th - Teresa McCaffrey. 

Week beginning 6th - 10 a.m. Stephen Smyth; 7 p.m. Olivia McDonald.

Sacrament of Baptism: we welcome into the Christian Community:  Brisha May McCann, Mollie McShane

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

Rosary Sunday: rosary recited before Masses this  weekend. Intentions: that life be respected from conception to natural death; for the Synod on the Family in Rome.

Eucharistic Adoration:  Intention for remaining Thursdays of October - that the Lord may grant peace to those parts of the world battered by war and violence. 

Saturday Night  Choir - looking for new members of all ages.  Practice 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 and join us for rehearsal.  Call for information -  38394878 or 07813126421.

Monday 6th St. Bruno; 

Tuesday 7th Our Lady of The Rosary;  

Thursday 9th Bl. John Henry Newman, Ss Denis & Companion Martyrs; 

Saturday 11th St. Canice. 

Legion of Mary: 80th Anniversary celebration at 7 p.m. Mass on Monday 13th October in St. Patrick’s Church.    Refreshments afterwards in St. Vincent’s Rooms, where a display in recognition of all known active members will be included.  Members past and present, their relatives and friends are cordially invited to view and share in this  momentous occasion.  

The Pro Life Campaign National Conference will be held in the RDS, Dublin on Saturday 11th October 2014 from 1.30 - 4.30 p.m.  The Conference will update the public on the current situation as regards the protection of the unborn and their mothers and present an opportunity to listen to excellent speakers from Ireland and abroad and  volunteer for the Pro Life Campaign.  All are welcome.  To register to attend visit www.prolifecampaign.ir/conference2014 or phone 00353 852716066.

Lately Deceased: Desmond McCann, Sean Murphy, Margaret Reynolds, Margaret Nixon

 

At This Time: Margaret Coleman, Ann McDonagh, Jimmie Walsh, Oliver O’Neill, Marquita Correia, 

John Fernando Correia Belo, Feliz Correia Maia, Terezinha Silva

 

Sunday 5th: Mary Foy, Eileen Sloan, Helena Quinn, Barney & Hugh Murphy, Kathleen McAlinden, McAlinden Family, Jose Tavares Filipe, Ana Maria Xavier

 

Monday 6th: Tony O’Dwyer, James McGrath, Angela Cooper        

 

Tuesday 7th: Joseph Neill, Alice Wilson, Harry Creaney, Paul Murphy, Thomas Kelly       

 

Wednesday 8th: Kathleen Smith, James O’Hare, Kathleen Hagan

 

Thursday 9th: M.M. Dessie Nixon, Jose Maria Martin Cabot, Rosaleen Sherry

 

Friday 10th:  Jim White, Mary Ann McShane, Daniel Thompson, Darren Murray, Michael Conlon

 

Saturday 11th: M.M. Arsinte Prunean, Annie Lawless

 

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.

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

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

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.

SOIL FOR THE SEED COURSE continues in Drumcree Pastoral Centre on Monday evenings.

 

Walk the Camino for your local Hospice: Has the Camino de Santiago been on your bucket list for far too long?  This might be your chance to finally get round to doing it. After a hugely successful trip in May this year the Hospice will be returning with a group to complete a leg of this famous trail in May 2015 and places are now open. Please phone Sarah in Fundraising 028 3025 1333 for an information pack.  Places limited.    

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 session.  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.       

Tir Na nOg GFC -  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 every Tuesday 7.30 - 9 p.m. in Ashgrove Community 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.

Monday - Ashgrove Playgroup 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Carrickmacross Lace 10 a.m. - noon.  Street Dance 6 - 9 p.m. Tuesday - Playgroup.  Yoga 9.30 - 10.30 a.m.  Seniors Luncheon Club 12 noon - 2 p.m.  Indoor bowling 7.30 - 7 p.m.

Wednesday - Playgroup.  Over 50’s Club 2 - 3.30 p.m.  Band Practice 6 - 7.30 p.m.  Youth Club 7.30 - 9.30 p.m.  

Thursday - Playgroup.  Seniors Luncheon Club 12 noon - 2 p.m.  Indoor bowling 7.30 - 9 p.m.  

Friday - Playgroup.  Sewing Class 2.30 - 4.30 p.m.

 

They rejected Jesus;

crucified his body and thought they killed his spirit;

and he still lives on,

in the hearts of millions,

in the Eucharist of each day.

Who are the strong ones of the kingdom 

of God?

What stone will keep together every other stone?

Doesn’t a family often notice

that the weakest -

maybe the ill or the old or the handicapped-

keep the rest of us together?

Or maybe the ones who bring us closest to God

are the ones who need God most and know

the meaning and the joy of the mystery of needing God.

Would we know of Mother Teresa

if we didn't know of those who die alone

on our city streets?

The cross is a throne

and the man nailed to it

by the fear and pride of his creatures

is the biggest name and influence

the world has ever known.

Notice this week

whom you reject, belittle, or look

 down on;

they may be keystones

in the building of God’s kingdom.

Notice this week

what in yourself

you reject, or belittle, or look

down on:

they may be the keystones

of the kingdom of God in you.