16th October 2016

VOL. 24 NO. 48 16th 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-NINTH  SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 948, 452, 499)

29th  week in Ordinary Time

Readings : Sunday Cycle C, Weekday Cycle 2, Psalter Week 1

Entrance  Antiphon To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words.  Guard me as the apple of your eye; in the shadow of your wings protect me.
1st Reading As long as Moses kept his arms raised, Israel had the advantage.

Exodus 17:8-13

Psalm Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.

Psalm120

2nd Reading   The man who is dedicated to God becomes fully equipped and ready for any good work.

2 Timothy 3:14-4.2

Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten

the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for

us.  Alleluia!

Gospel God will see justice done to his chosen who cry to him.

Luke 18:1-8

 

Children Jesus tells a story about an unkind judge and a woman who keeps on asking him for help.
Communion Antiphon Behold, the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, who hope in his merciful love to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine..

MASS TIMES

Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.30pm

Paddy Rogan Gerard Rogan

9.30am

Dennis Taggart

 

9.30am

Communion Service

 

 

9.30am

Communion Service

 

Novena

 

9.30am

 

9.30am

 

Anointing of the sick

Confessions 6.00pm 11.30am

Eamon Kerrigan Marie Kerrigan

Maria Rodgers

Geraldine McCormick

 

DECEASED

 

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

 

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

Paddy Rogan, Gerard Rogan, Eamon Kerrigan, Marie Kerrigan, Maria Rodgers,

Geraldine McCormick and Mary McCaffrey

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 07456 989458

 

NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF DEVOTION TO THE HOLY SOULS

During the month of November Mass will be celebrated each day for the repose of the souls of those deceased whose names have been included in the November Dead Lists.

Lists are available at the rear of the Church. If you wish to donate an offering for the Masses, please include it with the List in the envelope provided.  Completed Lists can be placed in the collection baskets or in the box at the rear of the Church.

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 continues

on Tuesday 25th October at 6.00pm, class ends at 7.00pm;

Confirmation students begin this Wednesday 19th October,

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

 

SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER GROUP. 

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

 

 

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 by Sunday 25th October.

 

SAVE THE DATE

Sean Goan will return for a talk in parish – Saturday 12th 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 (6th year). Application forms and further information from Noeleen 078 7949 8131 or email colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Monday and Tuesday from 2.00 pm to 9.00 pm

in the Chapel of Adoration.

BAPTISM

 

We joyfully welcome into the Parish Family

Oscar David Kyle,   Dylan Patryk Kizesniak

and Jacob Clark Tupas-Graham,

who were Baptised in St Colmcille’s recently.

 

The next Baptismal Course takes place this Tuesday 18th October in the   Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.30pm to 9.30pm.

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

PARISH OFFICE

We would just like to offer a very warm welcome to our new Admin Support, Michelle.

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm, Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm.

 

RETREATS AND COURSES

 

Divine Healing Ministries

St Anne’s Cathedral Monday 17th October at 8.00pm

Sister Martina Purdy will be giving a talk sharing her journey from BBC News Journalist to Adoration Sister.

All St Colmcille’s parishoners are cordially invited to attend.

 

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 next Saturday 22nd 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:  29th July – 5th 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 17th October 2016.

Contact Claire : 02890 232432 / info@livingyouthni.org

 

WEEKLY OFFERING

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

 

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

OTHER  EVENTS

FRIDAY MORNING

As October is the month of the Rosary, there will be a short reflection in the Iona Room this Friday 21st October at 10.00am the benefits of praying the Rosary.  We will begin with refreshments.

 

BELFAST GOSPEL CHOIR

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

OSTEOPOROSIS?

The National Osteoporosis Society are holding a FREE Information and Networking Event in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast next Tuesday 25th October from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.  All people affected by Osteoporosis are invited to attend and there will be presentations on the evening from leading Osteoporosis Health Professionals.  As this is a FREE event places are limited and to reserve your place please phone / text Edel on 07515574785 or email n e.rogan@nos.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

Website: www.familycaresociety.co.uk

CORRYMEELA

Family Weekend in Corrymeela 9th – 11th December 2016. Separate activities for adults, teenagers and children in beautiful, tranquil  surroundings. Crèche for younger children. New families welcome!Anyone interested please contact Paula Sheils/John Barry (02890 654395), Mary Walsh (07815 493463) or Aideen O’Neill (07739 837331).

 

9th October 2016

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 24 NO. 47 9th 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)

28th  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 19th 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 30th and 31st Sundays Year C.

 

BAPTISM

The next Baptismal Course takes placen on Tuesday 18th 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 25th October.

 

SAVE THE DATE

Sean  Goan will return for a talk in parish – Saturday 12th 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 (6th 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 11th 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 18th – Saturday 22nd 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 22nd 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:  29th July – 5th 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 17th 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 9th 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 12th 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 9th October and runs through to Saturday 15th 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 13th 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 15th October, 10.00am – 2.00pm in St Colmcille’s car park.

 

BELFAST GOSPEL CHOIR

Our Lady and St Patrick’s College, Knock on Friday 21st  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

2nd October 2016

VOL. 24 NO. 46 2nd 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)

27th  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 7th 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 18th 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 9th 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 11th 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 13th 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 21st  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 23rd 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:  29th July – 5th 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 17th October 2016.

Contact Claire : 02890 232432 / info@livingyouthni.org