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SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 24 NO. 47 9^th October 2016

 

Fr. Ciaran Feeney Adm.  191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB.

Phone – 028 9065 4157. Website: www.st-colmcilles.net

E-mail – stcolmcilles@downandconnor.org

 

TWENTY-EIGHTH  SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 944, 452, 499)

28^th  week in Ordinary Time

Readings : Sunday Cycle C, Weekday Cycle 2, Psalter Week 4

 

Entrance  Antiphon	If you, O Lord should mark iniquities, Lord who should stand?                       But with you is found forgiveness, O God of Israel.
1st Reading	Naaman returned to Eisha and acknowledged the Lord. 2 Kings 5:14-17
Psalm	The Lord has shown his salvation to the nations. Psalm 97
2nd Reading	If we hold firm then we shall reign with Christ. 2 Timothy 2:8-13
Acclamation	Alleluia, alleluia! Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life: you have the message of eternal life.  Alleluia!
Gospel	No one has come back to give praise to God, except this foreigner. Luke 17:11-19
Children	Jesus cures ten lepers of their disease. Only one of them comes back however, to thank Jesus for making him well again.
Communion Antiphon	The rich suffer want and go hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no blessing.

 

 

 

MASS TIMES

 

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.30pm	9.30am	9.30am	9.30am     Novena	9.30am	9.30am   Anointing of the sick
Confessions 6.00pm	11.30am

 

 

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Monday and Tuesday from 2.00pm to 9.00pm

in the Chapel of Adoration.

DECEASED

 

We pray for the repose of the souls of those who have died recently.

We remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Clement Haan, Marie Halligan, Michael Halligan and John Mc Givern.

 

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 07456 989458

 

 

 

PARISH ACTIVITIES

 

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Young people, who are not receiving preparation classes in their school for the Sacraments, are invited to evening classes held in the Parochial Hall.  Parents / Guardians  should complete the enrolment form on the first evening.

First Confession and First Holy Communion class begins

this Tuesday 11th October at 6.00pm, class ends at 7.00pm;

Confirmation students next Wednesday 19^th October,

6.15pm – 7.15pm. Enquiries to Noeleen 07879 498131.

 

SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER GROUP. 

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 18th October, in the Committee Room at 8.00pm. Reflections will be on readings for the 30^th and 31^st Sundays Year C.

 

BAPTISM

The next Baptismal Course takes placen on Tuesday 18^th October in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.00pm to 9.30pm.  Please contact the Parish Office to register attendance or make enquiries.

 

SHOE BOX APPEAL

Bring joy to a child this Christmas by filling  a shoe box with some gifts. Suggestions for filling your box are on the leaflets in the Church porch. Please leave your filled shoe box in the Church Porch / Sacristy for collection. If you do not have a shoe box at home, there are some flat pack shoe boxes for you to take and return to Church, by Sunday 25^th October.

 

SAVE THE DATE

Sean  Goan will return for a talk in parish – Saturday 12^th November 9.30am. Details later

 

JOHN PAUL 11  AWARD

This award enables young adults to become more actively involved in the life of their  parish and community. It is open to students currently in Year 13 (6^th year). Application forms and further information from Noeleen 078 7949 8131 or email colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk

 

 

 

 

RETREATS AND COURSES

PARISH VOLUNTEERS

It is a mandatory part of the Diocesan policy on safeguarding children

and adults that anyone volunteering in the parish must attend one of the Diocesan Safeguarding Information sessions.

If you are new to volunteering, are waiting on your application to be processed or have been previously vetted and have not attended the session please do so. The next information sessions will be held in St Malachy’s Parish Centre, Alfred St, Belfast.

The session for those volunteering with adults will be held on:                                           this Monday 10th October from 7.00pm -9.00pm.

The session for those volunteering with children and young people will be held on:                     this Wednesday 12th October from 7.00pm -9.00pm

Please let Noeleen Dunn 07879 498131 or Karen Diamond know on 07711 109268

if you plan to attend.

 

PARENTING TEENAGERS COURSE

Would you like to improve your skills as a parent / carer of a teenager? You will learn practical skills to help improve and strengthen family life at the course in Knock Presbyterian Church, held on 5 Tuesday evenings, starting this Tuesday 11^th October.

To register call Nicki at 07840 924505 / njemphrey@knockpresbyterian.co.uk

 

FR JOSEPH K. BILL RETREAT

Fr Anthony Saji V.C. will give this 5 day silent Spiritual Renewal and Healing Retreat at Knock Shrine from Tuesday 18^th – Saturday 22^nd October. Contact 07815 319710

 

FAITH RENEWAL AT KNOCK SHRINE

The Autum – Winter programme for Knock is displayed in the Church porch.

This programme is a series of retreats, workshops and talks over the coming months, all aimed at helping people re-engage with their faith and look once again at the role of God in our lives. Contact Knock Shrine office for enquiries 00353 9493 75355

 

CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE

Why are you a young Catholic today? If you are interested in the answers, come to the Catholic Young Adults Conference at Queen’s University Chaplaincy on Saturday 22^nd October, 9.30am – 5.30pm. Meet other young adults, hear inspiring talks, participate in dynamic workshops and deepen your knowledge of the Catholic faith.

Details on notice board in Church porch.

 

LIVING YOUTH:  SUMMER PILGRIMAGE 2017

Are you 17-25?  Why not join us on our Pilgrimage to Rome:  29^th July – 5^th August 2017.  The cost of £800 includes flights, transfers, accommodation, half board, t-shirts and jacket.  Lots of fundraising ideas and opportunities available.  £100 deposit required.

Closing Date:  Monday 17^th October 2016.

Contact Claire : 02890 232432 / info@livingyouthni.org

 

WEEKLY OFFERING

 

Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the Weekly Offering Cash Collection and Standing Orders.

 

The Propagation of the Faith Collection will be taken up at all Masses on Mission Sunday, 23rd October.

 

OTHER  EVENTS

 

ROSARY PROCESSION

Annual Legion of Mary Rosary Procession, leaving St John’s Church, Falls Road this Sunday 9^th October, at 3.00pm.

 

PRISON WEEK

An Ecumenical Service for ‘Prison Week’ will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church,

Donegall St, Belfast, BT1 2FL on Wednesday 12^th October at 7.00pm.

An invitation is extended to all those involved with prison life, those working with victims of crime and all those family members who have been affected by family members in prison.

Prison Week begins on Sunday 9^th October and runs through to Saturday 15^th October 2016

 

CELEBRATING AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES

The Down and Connor Family Life Forum has organised a Diocesan event to celebrate the excellent services that are offered to families in parish and to acknowledge the generosity of many people who maintain and develop those services.   It will be hosted by Bishop Treanor this Thursday 13^th October, 7.00pm, in St. Joseph’s College, Ravenhill Road, Belfast.

Please consider attending – contact the parish office by email / phone to register.

 

BALLYHACKAMORE MARKET 

The market is next Saturday 15^th October, 10.00am – 2.00pm in St Colmcille’s car park.

 

BELFAST GOSPEL CHOIR

Our Lady and St Patrick’s College, Knock on Friday 21^st  October at 8.00pm.                             Tickets £10  – all proceeds for Christian Aid.                                                                                                For tickets contact 028 9064 8133 or belfast@christian-aid.org

 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ETHIOPIA TEAM 2017

Living Youth is recruiting for another youth team to travel to Ethiopia next summer.

Applicants should be 18 years or over and all team members will be expected to contribute to the cost of the trip as well as engage in an extensive fundraising campaign.

To register or get more information visit: www.habitatni.co.uk, call 028 92 635 635 or email gv@habitatni.co.uk Closing date for applications: 31st October 2016

 

FAMILY CARE ADOPTION SERVICES

is presently seeking to recruit adoptive families for babies and young children.

For a free information pack please contact us at: Telephone: 028 71 368592 / 028 90 691133

Monday to Friday 9.00am – 1.00pm.  Email: anne.ohagan@familycaresociety.org

VOL. 24 NO. 46 2^nd October 2016

Fr. Ciaran Feeney Adm.  191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB.

Phone – 028 9065 4157. Website: www.st-colmcilles.net

E-mail – stcolmcilles@downandconnor.org

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 940, 452, 499)

27^th  week in Ordinary Time

Readings : Sunday Cycle C, Weekday Cycle 2, Psalter Week 3

 

Entrance  Antiphon	Within your will O Lord all things are established and there is none that can resist your will. For you have made all things, the heaven and the earth, and all that is held within the circle of heaven; you are the Lord of all.
1st Reading	The upright man will live by his faithfulness. Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4
Psalm	O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts. Psalm 94
2nd Reading	Never be ashamed of witnessing to the Lord. 2 Timothy 1:6-8; 13-14
Acclamation	Alleluia, alleluia! Speak Lord your servant is listening: you have the Message of eternal life. Alleluia!
Gospel	If only you had faith! Luke 17:5-10
Children	Jesus tells the story of the servant who comes in from a hard day’s work. He then cooks and cleans for his master because that is his job. In the same way, we are expected to work hard for God without expecting thanks.
Communion Antiphon	The Lord is good to those who hope in him, to the soul that seeks him.

 

 

 

MASS TIMES

 

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.30pm   Bobby Devine	9.30am	9.30am	9.30am     Novena	9.30am	9.30am   Anointing of the sick
Confessions 6.00pm	11.30am   Stella Keane

 

Fr Ciaran will attend the sick and housebound this week.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Monday and Tuesday from 2.00pm to 9.00pm

in the Chapel of Adoration.

Entrance is from the outside door at the left side of the Church.

 

 

 

DECEASED

 

We pray for the repose of the souls of those who have died recently, especially

Paddy O’Flaherty

 

We remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Bobby Devine, Stella Keane, Nora Mc Kee, Francisco Ramirez,

Antonio Rosaupan, Arden Rosaupan and Marieta Torio

 

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 07456 989458

PARISH ACTIVITIES

 

WEEKLY OFFERING

Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the Weekly Offering Cash Collection and Standing Orders.

The Monthly Stipend will be taken up at all Masses this weekend

 

APOSTOLIC WORK

The first meeting of Apostolic Work will be held in the Iona Room this Tuesday 4th

October at 8.00pm.   We need some new members too please.  Perhaps anyone who has an interest could come without any obligation to follow up.  Just see and hear what we are all about!   We would love to welcome you.

 

ST COLMCILLE’S GUIDE UNIT WISH TO THANK

Families and Parishioners, who over the past number of years,  have helped the Guide Unit and now it’s time for us to thank you!

We are inviting you to the Guide Den this Wednesday 5th October between 6.30pm and 8.00pm to get a small insight into Guiding. We will be having a campfire, singing songs and making smores. This is also a great way to get to see our Unit in action, especially if you are interested in joining us or becoming a leader. We can’t wait to see you bring your family and friends. Bring a camp chair or a blanket if you wish.

 

CAMEL RACING & DISCO 

This Friday 7^th October come join in the fun and take part in the Camel Racing & Disco in the Parochial Hall. The doors open at 7.30pm and the first race will commence at 8.00pm sharp!  Tickets are only £5 per person and are available to purchase from Roisin McMullan 07854 140019, Lucy Traynor 07900 807589 or Mary Walsh 07815 493463

BAPTISM

 

We joyfully welcome into the Parish Family

Theo Alexander Bennett, Charlotte Anne Joannides,

Grace Catherine Mulholland and Kassandra Leigh Ruiz,

who were Baptised in St Colmcille’s last weekend.

 

The next Baptismal Course takes place on Tuesday 18^th October in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.00pm to 9.30pm.

Please contact the Parish Office to register attendance or make enquiries.

 

SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION SESSIONS

Parish Volunteers please note that it is a mandatory part of the Diocesan policy on safeguarding children and adults that anyone volunteering in the parish must attend one of these sessions. If you are new to volunteering, are waiting on your application to be processed or have been previously vetted and have not attended the session please do so.

 

The next information sessions will be held in St Malachy’s Parish Centre, Alfred St, Belfast.

The session for those volunteering with adults will be held on:   next Monday 10th October from 7.00pm -9.00pm.

The session for those volunteering with children and young people will be held on:  next Wednesday 12th October from 7.00pm -9.00pm.

Please let Noeleen Dunn 07879 498131 or Karen Diamond know on 07711 109268

if you plan to attend, as soon as possible

 

ROSARY PROCESSION

Annual Legion of Mary Rosary Procession, leaving St John’s Church, Falls Road next Sunday 9^th October, at 3.00pm, proceeding to St Michael the Archangel Church, at Finaghy Road North, for Benediction and an address on the Rosary.

 

PARENTING TEENAGERS COURSE

 

Would you like to improve your skills as a parent / carer of a teenager? You will learn practical skills to help improve and strengthen family life at the course in Knock Presbyterian Church, held on 5 Tuesday evenings, starting next Tuesday 11^th October.

To register call Nicki at 07840 924505 / njemphrey@knockpresbyterian.co.uk

CELEBRATING AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES

The Down and Connor Family Life Forum has organised a Diocesan event to celebrate the excellent services that are offered to families in parish and to acknowledge the generosity of many people who maintain and develop those services.   It will be hosted by Bishop Treanor next Thursday 13^th October, 7.00pm, in St. Joseph’s College, Ravenhill Road, Belfast.

Information about the work of the various organisations / groups, will be made available at the event.  The preparations for the World Meeting of Families in 2018 will also be outlined, along with some suggestions as to how Diocesan and Parish organisations might become involved.

Please consider attending – contact the parish office by email / phone to register.

 

BELFAST GOSPEL CHOIR

 

Our Lady and St Patrick’s College, Knock on Friday 21^st  October at 8.00pm.  Tickets £10  – all proceeds for Christian Aid.                                                                                                For tickets contact 028 9064 8133 or belfast@christian-aid.org

MISSION MONTH OF OCTOBER

 

We are once again celebrating the Mission Month of October.  Mission Month gives us all the opportunity to reflect on our  baptismal call to bring Christ to others, which is a privilege in itself.  The gift we have been given, we are asked to give.

Mission Sunday falls on the 23^rd October. Our theme is ‘Every Christian is a Missionary’. We can all do our part in an open, joyful and generous way .  For further information on WMI or to make a donation please visit www.wmi.ie

LIVING YOUTH:  SUMMER PILGRIMAGE 2017

 

Are you 17-25?  Why not join us on our Pilgrimage to Rome:  29^th July – 5^th August 2017.  £800 includes flights, transfers, accommodation, half board, t-shirts and jacket.

Lots of fundraising ideas and opportunities available.  £100 deposit required.

Closing Date:  Monday 17^th October 2016.

Contact Claire : 02890 232432 / info@livingyouthni.org

VOL. 24 NO. 45 25^th September 2016

Fr. Ciaran Feeney Adm.  191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB.

Phone – 028 9065 4157. Website: www.st-colmcilles.net

E-mail – stcolmcilles@downandconnor.org

 

Entrance  Antiphon	All that you have done for us, O Lord, you have done with true judgement, for we have sinned against you and not obeyed your commandments. But give glory to your name and deal with us according to the bounty of your mercy.
1st Reading	Those who sprawl and those who bawl will be exiled. Amos 6:1, 4-7
Psalm	My soul give praise to the Lord      Psalm 145
2nd Reading	Do all that you have been told until the Appearing of the Lord.                       1 Timothy 6:11-16
Acclamation	Alleluia, alleluia! The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says  the Lord. I know them and they know me. Alleluia!
Gospel	Good things come your way, just as bad things came the way of Lazarus. Now he is being comforted here while you are in agony. Luke 16:19-31.
Children	Jesus tells a story about a poor man who is so hungry he wants to eat the scraps from the rich man’s table. When he dies the poor man goes straight to heaven. The rich man wants to be there too, but it is too late for him!   He had many chances to do what God wanted – but he didn’t listen.
Communion Antiphon	Remember your word to your servant, O Lord, by which you have given me hope. This is my comfort when I am brought low.

MASS TIMES

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.30pm Aleyamma Joseph	9.30am Trevor Gray	9.30am	9.30am   Nonie Rice   Novena	9.30am   Danny Hegarty	9.30am   Anointing of the sick
Confessions 6.00pm	11.30am

 

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Monday and Tuesday from 2.00pm to 9.00pm

in the Chapel of Adoration.

Entrance is from the outside door at the left side of the Church.

There is a great need for new Ministers of Welcome for all three weekend Masses.  Jim Deeds from the Living Church Organisation will be giving a talk in the Iona Room this  Thursday 29th September from 7.30pm to 9.00pm and all Parishoners are welcome. The talk will provide useful tips for those who are already Ministers of Welcome and explaining all about the Ministry of Welcome for anyone who might wish to get involved

DECEASED

We pray for the repose of the souls of those who have died recently.

We remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially: Aleyamma Joseph, Maíre Gill, Trevor Gray, Danny Hegarty, Edward Humphries Josephine Humphries, Loretta Mc Kenna,   William Mc Kenna, Nonie Rice, and Martin Rosaupan.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458

PATHWAYS – Adult Faith Development Programme at Drumalis  –

Enrol now for 2016-2018 intake.  Pathways is a broad-based adult faith development course which explores spirituality, theology and prayer.  Now in its eleventh year, Pathways is geared towards those who want to reflect about life, faith and relationships with God and others. The course takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Drumalis in Larne. No academic qualifications are necessary and there is no coursework attached.

This two-year programme supported by the Diocese of Down and Connor runs from October to June each year and will be held on nine Saturdays from 10:00am – 4:30pm.  For further information and booking form, please contact Drumalis – 028 2827 2196/2827 6455 (during office hours, Monday-Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm), email maura@drumalis.co.uk  or see the Drumalis website: http://www.drumalis.co.uk

NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, BOOKLETS

There are a number of weekly and monthly publications for sale in the Church porch. These include – newspapers and periodicals which have reports, features and opinion pieces that reflect the richness, colour and variety of Catholic culture at home and abroad.

The CTS stand has booklets which explain the faith, teaching and life of the Catholic Church. They are based on Sacred Scripture, the Second Vatican Council documents, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The booklets provide authentic Catholic teaching; they address issues of life and of truth which are relevant to all. They aim to inform and educate readers on the many issues that people have to deal with today

Keep updated, informed and widen your knowledge and outlook by investing in buying some of these publications from time to time.

 MONEY MATTERS

Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the Weekly Offering Cash Collection and Standing Orders and to the Cuan Mhuire door collection

The Monthly Stipend Collection will be taken up at all Masses this weeked.

 

Mass cards for –  Deceased, Birthday, Intentions, Thank You, Get Well –                                                                              are available from the Parish Office or Sacristy

PARISH ACTIVITIES

APOSTOLIC WORK

The first meeting of Apostolic Work will be held in the Iona Room on Tuesday 4th October at 8.00pm.   We need some new members too please.  Perhaps anyone who has an interest could come without any obligation to follow up.  Just see and hear what we are all about!   We would love to welcome you.

CAMEL RACING & DISCO 

On Friday 7^th October come join in the fun and take part in the Camel Racing & Disco in the Parochial Hall. The doors open at 7.30pm and the first race will commence at 8.00pm sharp!  Tickets are only £5 per person and are available to purchase from Roisin McMullan 07854 140019, Lucy Traynor 07900 807589 or Mary Walsh 07815 493463.

 

ALIGN PILATES

Align Pilates classes have spaces available for Tuesday evenings 7.30pm-8.25pm in the Parish Hall. It is a a safe form of exercise for all ages, men and women. Contact Olivia for details on 07989840442 or email info@alignpilatesni.com.

PARISH YOUTH GROUP

The Parish Youth Group meet every fortnight on Saturdays from 7.15pm – 9.00pm.

This is an opportunity for young people to meet in a safe environment where they feel bonded with the parish community and have good role models who foster the Catholic ethos. Volunteers over the age of 18 years are needed to sustain this vital parish outreach. Please contact Noeleen : 07879 498131 if you feel that you could help in any way.

SAINT COLMCILLE’S GUIDE UNIT WISH TO THANK

Families and Parishioners, who over the past number of years,  have helped the Guide Unit and now it’s time for us to thank you!

We are inviting you to the Guide Den on Wednesday 5th of October between 6.30pm and 8.00pm to get a small insight into Guiding. We will be having a campfire, singing songs and making smores. This is also a great way to get to see our Unit in action, especially if you are interested in joining us or becoming a leader. We can’t wait to see you bring your family and friends. Bring a camp chair or a blanket if you wish.