7th August 2016

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 24 NO. 37 7th July 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

St.  Joseph’s Primary Schoolwww.stjosephsps.co.uk   Phone – 9065 0039

St Colmcille’s Pre Schoolwww.stcolmcilles-preschool.co.uk.  Phone – 9047 2724

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 906, 452, 499)

19th week in Ordinary Time

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

Entrance  Antiphon (Psalm 73:20. 19. 22. 23) Look to your covenant, O Lord, and forget not the life of your poor ones for ever. Arise, O God, and defend your cause, and forget not the cries of those who seek you.
1st Reading (Wisdom 18:6-9) By the same act with which you took vengeance on our

Foes, you made us glorious by calling us to you.

Psalm (Psalm 32) Happy are the people the Lord has chosen as his own
2nd Reading   (Hebrews 11:1-2. 8-19) Abraham looked forward to a city founded, designed and built by God.
Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!  Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for

revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children. Alleuia!

Gospel (Luke 12:13-48) You too must stand ready.
Children Jesus  teaches his disciples that real treasure is not about buying precious things but it is about doing good things for others. He tells a story about two servents who are asked to do some jobs while their master is away. One servant works hard to get things done but the other does nothing. When the master comes back, he rewards the good servant for his good work. Jesus asks his disciples to carry on his work of spreading God’s love and happiness to all people, even when he is not with them.
Communion Antiphon (Psalm 147:12, 14) O Jerusalem, glorify the Lord, who gives you your fill of finest wheat.

 

 

 

SUMMER MASS TIMES

Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.30pm 11:00am

Siro Malankara

9.30am

 

9.30am

 

9.30am

 

9.30am

Anointing

of the sick

Confessions 6.00pm          

 

 

 

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.

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is:

  • Putting faith into action.
  • Authentic witness of our belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
  • A practical way of giving God adoration.
  • To show gratitude to Our Lord Jesus for our redemption.
  • Petitioning God for the needs of the parish and its people!

 

ADORATION– More Volunteers are required on Mondays and Tuesdays to cover the hourly slots: 4.00pm-5.00pm; 5.00pm6.00pm; 6.00pm-7.00pm. Volunteer slips are available at  the back of the Church and completed ones can be left in the Bulletin box.  Please consider giving an hour to Jesus in his Sacrament and receive the blessings that flow from this.

 

STANDBY LIST – If you cannot commit on a regular basis but are willing to be contacted to stand in for an Adorer from time to time please put your name and telephone number on the Standby List found in the Adoration Chapel and the back of the Church.

 

ROTA – It would be very much appreciated if you could kindly find a family member or friend to cover your hour when you are not available to come to Adoration.

 

CHAPEL OF ADORATIONThose who still wish to contribute to setting up this Chapel of Adoration may do so. Envelopes and slips can be found on the table at the back of the Church and returned to the parish office or placed in the Offertory collection baskets.

 

‘‘Indeed this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son and believes in him, shall have eternal life and I will raise him up on the last day”

(John 6: 40)

 

DECEASED

We pray for the repose of the soul of those who have died recently espeically:

Niall O’Connor and Peggy McSorley.

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

John Price, Rita Rooney, James Wilkinson and Siro Malankara.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458.

 

BAPTISM

The next Baptismal Course takes place on Tuesday 16th August in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.00pm to 9.30pm. Please contact the Parish Office to register attendance or make enquiries.

PARISH OFFICE

The office is open Monday to Thursday 10.00am-12.30pm and Friday 10.00am-1.00pm

PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND – St. Patrick’s Parish, which hosts the Door of Mercy for Down and Connor Diocese, will lead a Pilgrimage of Mercy to Poland from Thursday 8th to Thursday 15th September.  Pilgrims will be accommodated on a half-board basis in a luxury 4* hotel in the historic city of Krakow.

Pilgrims will have an opportunity to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, the shrine at Czestochowa, Wawel Castle and Cathedral, the birthplace of St. John Paul II, the tomb of St. Faustina, the shrine of Divine Mercy and Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

Itineraries and booking forms are available from St. Patrick’s Parish Office, 199 Donegall Street, Belfast (tel: 02890324597). The cost of the pilgrimage is 995 Euros per person sharing (a single supplement applies). Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment

MONEY MATTERS

WEEKLY OFFERING – Cash Collection £869 Standing order – £660

Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the collection.

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

 

SUMMER EVENTS

YOUTH PROGRAMME

Going For Gold: This Monday 8th – Friday 12th August (fully booked);

Lisburn Leisureplex : Monday 15th August;

Tayto Park, Co Meath : Wednesday 17th August;

Vertigo Trampoline Park : Friday 19th August.

Enquries to Noeleen 078 7949 8131/ colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk.

Forms available in Church Porch.

NOVENA KNOCK

14th Aug Merciful like the Father – Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 8.30pm

15th Aug Mary – Icon of God’s Mercy – Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 8:30pm

16th Aug Compassion for…addictions – Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and8.30pm

17th Aug Healing and Hope… – Events on at; 3.00pm and 8.30pm

18th Aug Confession… Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 8.30pm

19th Aug God’s Word of Mercy Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 8.30pm

20th Aug The name of God is Mercy Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 8.30pm

21st Aug The Joy of the Gospel… Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 8.30pm

22nd Aug Becoming a merciful Person… Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm and 6.00pm

More information regarding the Novena Knock can be seen on the notice board in the porch.

 

 

 

SURFING LIFE’S WAVES Jim Deeds will launch his latest book, Surfing Life’s Waves, at St. Oliver Plunkett Parish during Féile an Phobail. Jim works for Living Church and is at the forefront of building lay involvement in the Catholic Church today. The book is written simply and is for anyone who is curious about life and the purpose to our existence. The event will start at 7.00pm on this Monday 8th August in St. Oliver Plunkett Parish Hall, Glenveagh Drive. There will be readings, poetry, songs and a question and answer session.

 

31 July 2016

SUMMER MASS TIMES

Saturday 6.30pm Sunday 11.00am
Tuesday – Friday 9.30 am Mass

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.

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is:

  • Putting faith into action.
  • Authentic witness of our belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
  • A practical way of giving God adoration.
  • To show gratitude to Our Lord Jesus for our redemption.
  • Petitioning God for the needs of the parish and its people!

 

ADORATION– More Volunteers are required on Mondays and Tuesdays to cover the hourly slots: 4.00pm-5.00pm; 5.00pm6.00pm; 6.00pm-7.00pm. Volunteer slips are available at  the back of the Church and completed ones can be left in the Bulletin box.  Please consider giving an hour to Jesus in his Sacrament and receive the blessings that flow from this.

STANDBY LIST – If you cannot commit on a regular basis but are willing to be contacted to stand in for an Adorer from time to time please put your name and telephone number on the Standby List found in the Adoration Chapel and the back of the Church.

ROTA – It would be very much appreciated if you could kindly find a family member or friend to cover your hour when you are not available to come to Adoration.

CHAPEL OF ADORATIONThose who still wish to contribute to setting up this Chapel of Adoration may do so. Envelopes and slips can be found on the table at the back of the Church and returned to the parish office or placed in the Offertory collection baskets.

 

‘‘Indeed this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son and believes in him, shall have eternal life and I will raise him up on the last day”

(John 6: 40)

BAPTISM

The next Baptismal Course takes place on Tuesday 16th August in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.00pm to 9.30pm. Please contact the Parish Office to register attendance or make enquiries.

PARISH OFFICE

The office is open Monday to Thursday 10.00am-12.30pm and Friday 10.00am-1.00pm

PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND – St. Patrick’s Parish, which hosts the Door of Mercy for Down and Connor Diocese, will lead a Pilgrimage of Mercy to Poland from Thursday 8th to Thursday 15th September.  Pilgrims will be accommodated on a half-board basis in a luxury 4* hotel in the historic city of Krakow.

Pilgrims will have an opportunity to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, the shrine at Czestochowa, Wawel Castle and Cathedral, the birthplace of St. John Paul II, the tomb of St. Faustina, the shrine of Divine Mercy and Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

Itineraries and booking forms are available from St. Patrick’s Parish Office, 199 Donegall Street, Belfast (tel: 02890324597). The cost of the pilgrimage is 995 Euros per person sharing (a single supplement applies). Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment

 

CLARE LODGE – A number of parishnors have already enjoyed excellent holidays in the refurbished Clare Lodge and all report of beautifully appointed single double and family rooms, fine food and very friendly staff. Contact Brenda McLarnnon for more infortmation or to book. 02843722849 or on mobile 07718588603

MONEY MATTERS

WEEKLY OFFERING – Cash Collection £1591.76

Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the collection.

The Monthly Stipend Collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend

 

SUMMER EVENTS

ANNUAL CAMP– 35 members of St. Colmcilles Guide Unit headed to the Ardeche in France on Saturday morning , for a week of activities including, a two day canoe descent of the Ardeche River and bivocing overnight. We ask all parishionners to pray for us in the coming week that the girls will have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

IRISH DANCE SUMMER SCHEME – from this Monday 1st to Friday 5th August in St. Colmcille’s Parochial Hall  from 9.45am to 12.30pm.  Fun week of Irish dance for all, both experienced and beginner Irish Dancers welcome. Cost £55 per week. To book a place or enquire contact Nicola Oakes on  Leonardnicola@hotmail.com  or 077 1892 7242.

YOUTH PROGRAMME

Going For Gold: next Monday 8th – Friday 12th August (fully booked);

Lisburn Leisureplex : Monday 15th August;

Tayto Park, Co Meath : Wednesday 17th August;

Vertigo Trampoline Park : Friday 19th August.

Enquries to Noeleen 078 7949 8131/ colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk.

Forms available in Church Porch.

VOLUNTEERING – adults over 18 years of age, are invited to volunteer to help with children aged 4 – 8 years,  in the Going For Gold children’s holiday bible week.  Please consider helping on some or all of the dates on the mornings of: Monday 8th– Friday 12th August. Please contact Noeleen on 078 7949 8131/colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk

 ‘‘A man’s life is not made secure by storing up treasure for himself, in place of making himself rich in the sight of God.’’

(John 12: 15,21)

SURFING LIFE’S WAVES Jim Deeds will launch his latest book, Surfing Life’s Waves, at St. Oliver Plunkett Parish during Féile an Phobail. Jim works for Living Church and is at the forefront of building lay involvement in the Catholic Church today. The book is written simply and is for anyone who is curious about life and the purpose to our existence. The event will start at 7.00pm on Monday 8th August in St. Oliver Plunkett Parish Hall, Glenveagh Drive. There will be readings, poetry, songs and a question and answer session.

3rd July 2016

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 24 NO. 32 3rd July 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

St.  Joseph’s Primary Schoolwww.stjosephsps.co.uk   Phone – 9065 0039

St Colmcille’s Pre Schoolwww.stcolmcilles-preschool.co.uk.  Phone – 9047 2724

 

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 883, 452, 499)

14th week in Ordinary Time

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

Entrance  Antiphon Your merciful love, O God, We have received in the midst of your temple.

Your praise, O God, like your name, Reaches the ends of the earth;

Your right hand is filled with saving justice

1st Reading (Isaiah 66:10-14)  Towards her I send flowing peace, like a river.

 

Psalm (Psalm 65) Cry out with joy to God all the earth

 

2nd Reading   (Galatians 6:14-18)  The marks on my body are those of the Lord Jesus

 

Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!  I call you friends, says the Lord,

Because I have made known to you everything

I have learnt from my Father. Alleluia!

Gospel (Luke 10:1-12. 17-20)  Your peace will rest on that man
Children Jesus sends seventy-two people ahead of him, to help spread the Good News. He tells them to travel light, to eat what they are given, and to heal the sick. They come back and tell Jesus with delight how well everything has gone.
Communion Antiphon (Psalm 33:9) Taste and see that the Lord is good;

blessed the man who seeks refuge in him

 

 

 

SUMMER MASS TIMES

Summer Mass Times for July and August will begin this weekend:

Saturday 6.30pm Sunday 11.00am Vera Fay

There will be no weekday Masses during the month of July.

Please see flyer for details of Mass times in other Churches, available in the Church Porch.

DECEASED

We pray for the repose of the souls of Issac Jordan and John Moore, relatives of parishioners who have died recently and also Maura McCourt (nee Walsh)

a former parishioneer, who died recently.

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

Vera Fay

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458.

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.

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is:

  • Putting faith into action.
  • Authentic witness of our belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
  • A practical way of giving God adoration.
  • To show gratitude to Our Lord Jesus for our redemption.
  • Petitioning God for the needs of the parish and its people!

ADORATION– More Volunteers are required on Mondays and Tuesdays to cover the hourly slots: 4.00pm-5.00pm; 5.00pm6.00pm; 6.00pm-7.00pm. Volunteer slips are available at  the back of the Church and completed ones can be left in the Bulletin box.  Please consider giving an hour to Jesus in his Sacrament and receive the blessings that flow from this.

STANDBY LIST – If you cannot commit on a regular basis but are willing to be contacted to stand in for an Adorer from time to time please put your name and telephone number on the Standby List found in the Adoration Chapel and the back of the Church.

ROTA – It would be very much appreciated if you could kindly find a family member or friend to cover your hour when you are not available to come to Adoration.

CHAPEL OF ADORATIONThose who still wish to contribute to setting up this Chapel of Adoration may do so. Envelopes and slips can be found on the table at the back of the Church and returned to the parish office or placed in the Offertory collection baskets.

CLOSED – The Adoration Chapel will be closed on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th July.

 

‘‘Indeed this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son and believes in him, shall have eternal life and I will raise him up on the last day”

(John 6: 40)

 

PARISH FAMILY

PARISH OFFICE  –  The office is open from Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm – however we will be closed on Friday 8th, Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th reopening on Wednesday 13th  July as normal.

YOUTH PROGRAMME – Going For Gold: Monday 8th – Friday 12th August (fully booked); Lisburn Leisureplex; Monday 15th August; Tayto Park, Wednesday 17th August; Vertigo Trampoline Park; Friday 19th August. Enquries to Noeleen 078 7949 8131/ colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk. Forms available in Church Porch

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME – running alongside the children’s Going For Gold scheme there will be a leadership training programme for young people aged 14 – 18 years. Additional adult volunteers over 18 years of age are also needed for Going For Gold. Please consider helping on some or all of the dates on the mornings of: Monday 18th– Friday 12th August. Please contact Noeleen on 078 7949 8131/colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk.

HALL BOOKINGS – Pat will not be available to take bookings for the Hall until Monday 5th of September.

 

 

MONEY MATTERS

WEEKLY OFFERING – Cash Collection and Standing Order £ 1708.82

Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the collections.

THE MONTHLY STIPEND – will be taken up at all Masses this weekend

 

 

SUMMER EVENTS

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL  –  Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th July.  This is a four day celebration of faith for young people aged 16 to 35 years.  There is an action packed programme of inspiring talks, workshops, testimonies, prayer, music,  drama and much more.   The festival is donation only.  Free buses available from all around Ireland.  For more information and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie

IRISH DANCE SUMMER SCHEME – from Monday 1st to Friday 5th August in St. Colmcille’s Parochial Hall  from 9.45am to 12.30pm.  Fun week of Irish dance for all, both experienced and beginner Irish Dancers welcome. Cost £55 per week. To book a place or enquire contact Nicola Oakes on  Leonardnicola@hotmail.com  or 077 1892 7242.

  1. PATRICK’S CHURCH – in aid of their restoration project, are hosting a Free Admission, Festival of Choirs this Wednesday 6th July, 7:30pm with a retiring collection.

 

 

BAPTISM

The next Baptismal Course takes place on Tuesday 16th August

in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.00pm to 9.30pm.                                                                                                              Please contact the Parish Office to register attendance or make enquiries.

 

OTHER NOTICES

SUMMER GRADUATION MASSES – Queen’s Univeristy, Belfast Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated on each day during the Graduation celebrations, in the Catholic Chaplaincy, 28 Elmwood Avenue, BT9 61Y, until Wednesday 6th (Sunday excluded) at 12:45pm. All graduates, their families and friends are most welcome to attend. There will be tea and coffee served after the Mass.

PATHWAYS – Adult Faith Devlopment course, two years part-time, starting October at Drumalis, Larne. Enquires to 028 2827 2196 or email maura@drumalis.co.uk. Pathways aims to offer a space where adults can explore, reflect upon and discuss faith and how it relates to life in today’s world, both at a personal and community level. Leaflets are avilable in Church Porch