| 26th October 2014 Bulletin |
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PARISH OF DRUMCREE in the St John Paul ll Pastoral Area 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. www.drumcreeparish.com
Sunday 26th October 2014
St. John the Baptist Church, Garvaghy Road (1777) - 1977 St. Patrick’s Church, William Street - 1835
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 38338086 Fr. Sheehan 38332218 Parish Mobile - Emergency No. 07841101850
All Saints: Satuirday 1st November. Masses: Friday 7pm St John the Baptist Church. Saturday 10am St Patrick’s Church.
Ministers of the Eucharist - November Vigil Colm McCann, Anna Pieszak, Kathleen Lavery, Ciara Wilson. 8.30 a.m. Margaret Marley, Owen Beattie, Richard Hendron. 10 a.m. Winnie Breen, Ann Marie Hamill, Maurice Hagan. 11.30 a.m. Ann Murphy, Eilish McKeever, Gerry Barlow, Pauline Chambers. St. Francis - Ann Murphy Rosemount - Gerry Barlow St. John the Baptist week beginning 27th - John Geary.
Ministry of The Word - November Vigil Olivia McDonald. 8.30 a.m. Eamon McCausland. 10 a.m. Marcell McAtarsney. 11.30 a.m. Margaret Marley. Week beginning 27th - 10 a.m. Stephen Smyth. 7 p.m. Rosaleen Hamill.
Sacrament of Baptism: we welcome into the Christian Community: Eva Rose King, Harry John Magill
Feasts Monday 27th St. Otteran; Tuesday 28th Ss Simon & Jude: Wednesday 29th St. Colman; Friday 31st Bl. Dominic Collins; Saturday 1st All Saints.
St. Joseph’s Young Priest Society: Meeting on Wednesday 29th October in the Pastoral Centre after evening Mass.
New phone number for Fr O’Dwyer: 028 38338086.
Commemoration of the Faithful Departed - solemn prayers and Benediction - will take place in St John the Baptist Church on Sunday evening 2nd November at 7pm. Parishioners are also encouraged to attend Mass in the morning or on the evening before.Lists for the Dead now available in Churches.
St. John Paul II Pastoral Area: Adult education evenings continue in Drumcree Pastoral Centre Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m. Night 2 - 29th October Understanding Jesus Christ in a new way. Night 3 - 5th November A Spirituality for both halves of life. All welcome.
SHYNE will meet this Sunday evening, 26th, in St Mary’s Youth Club 6.30-8.30pm New members year 11 onwards welcome. This is the final chance to join!
Sacrament of Confirmation: Sunday 8th March 2015.
Society of Friends (Quakers) will hold their final Sunday prayers today in the Meeting House in Portmore Street.
Drumcree College: the date for the return of respomses to CCMS is extended to 14th November.
Cumann Seanchais Ard Mhacha. The next lecture looks at one of the most significant fortified castles of South Ulster - Castle Ougher, Co. Cavan 1642-1650, and will be given by Dr Con Manning, Chief Archaeologist with the OPW on Wednesday 5th November at 8pm in the O’Fiaich Library, Armagh. All welcome.
As a faith community Family, School, Parish go together. Requiescat In Pace
Lately Deceased: Ann Megarity, Oran Creaney, Pat Duffy, Kathleen Mallon, Pat Dignam, Herminia Ili, Canon Michael Ward At This Time: Sunday 26th: Phyllis McParland(1st Anniversary),James O’Connor(1st Anniversary), Edward Cullen, Rose Beattie, Harold Wilson, Delphine McLoughlin, John McCann, Brendan McQuillan, Paul Hendron, Jim Lappin, Mary Connolly Monday 27th: Paddy McConville, Kathleen McConville, Brendan McConville, Aideen McConville, Oliver Brown, Patrick Breen Tuesday 28th: Siobhan Devlin(1st Anniversary), Jim Mulholland, Eileen Brown, Kevin O’Connor, Edward Mulholland, Charles McNally Wednesday 29th: John Jordan, Bernadette O’Connor, Patricia Hyde, John Keating, Michael McEvoy, Josephine Mitchell, Oliver McKeown, Francis Megarity, Desmond Joseph O’Connell Thursday 30th: Patrick Halfpenny(1st Anniversary), Rosaleen Judge, Ernest Elliott, Kathleen Keegan, Dr. Eamonn Fleming Friday 31st: Mary Campbell, Francis Hanratty, Brendan Bailey, Garreth McCormack Saturday 1st: Pieszak, Kroenke, Remlein & Pokorny Families, Elizabeth Murphy, Charles Lavery 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.
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 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. NEW CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES SALE on Tuesday 4th November and Tuesday 11th November 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.
Ashgrove Community Centre: 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. The Centre has a playground and a number of rooms available for activities and functions. For information contact David Mayers on 38 331650
Drumcree Pastoral Centre Shop has a selection of Cribs, candles, cards for Christmas.
Christian Meditation - meets Monday in the Pastoral Centre at 8 p.m. All welcome.
Rang Gaeilge/Irish Class every Thursday night in Ashgrove Community Centre 8 - 9 p.m. Failte Roimh Chách/Everyone welcome.
Craft Fair Saturday 1st November 10am to 4pm First Lurgan Presbyterian Church Hall Entrance £2. All welcome.
St. Malachy’s Indoor Bowling Club: Bowling every Tuesday 7.30 - 9 p.m. in Ashgrove Community Centre.
SPRED - Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. in Darby & Joan Club, opposite Costcutter, Garvaghy Rd. (Temporary). New members very welcome. Contact Francie 38 392508.
Fatima 25th June to 2nd July 2015. 7nights full board e/suite £589 fully inc. free ins; free tax; free coach to airport. Pay in full by 1st December £100 off price. Contact Rita O’Neill at 90623186 or 07554354157.
Naiscoil Na Banna - Halloween Fancy Dress Disco in Ashgrove Community Centre, Wednesday 29th October. P1 - P3, 6 - 7 p.m. P4 - P7, 7.30 - 9 p.m. Admission £2.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community as a whole for their support and generosity following recent events. Jackie O’Neill
Offertory Collection Sunday 19th - £2271-39 Thanks to all who contributed ++++++++++++++ Pastoral Centre: Cafe Bethany open after 10 a.m. Mass on Mondays
Reflection
There are only two commandments: love God and love your neighbour.
Hasn’t Jesus made it a bit too simple? Loving God - what a question! Loving who or what? Loving what I cannot see, the cause of all that moves, the source of all life.
That would be remote, frightening, distant.
Isn’t it simpler to say: what you love in another, you love in God. When you love another, you love God.
There are only two commandments: love God and love your neighbour.
Loving your child is loving God: loving your husband or wife is loving God; loving a pupil, a friend, loving one you cannot stand, this is loving God.
And in the evening of our lives, we’ll remember back to whom we loved and tried to love, we will dance with joy for those we loved, and ask forgiveness of someone, of God, of others, of life, for those we hurt.
We know deep down in our good hearts, that in fact Jesus was right. He was not simple but challenging us to the most difficult thing in life:
There are only two commandments: love God and love your neighbour.
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