SUNDAY BULLETIN
VOL. 24 NO. 44 18th 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
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Page 932, 452, 499)
25th week in Ordinary Time
Readings : Sunday Cycle C, Weekday Cycle 2, Psalter Week 1
| Entrance Antiphon | I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever. |
| 1st Reading | (Amos 8:4-7) Against those who “buy up the poor for money”.
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| Psalm | (Psalm 112) Praise the Lord, who raises the poor. |
| 2nd Reading | (1 Timothy 2:1-8) There should be prayers offered for everyone to God, who wants everyone to be saved. |
| Acclamation | Alleluia, alleluia! Open our heart, O Lord, to accept the words of your
Son. Alleluia! |
| Gospel | (Luke 16:1-13) You cannot be a slave both of God and of money.
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| Children | There was a man who worked for a rich employer. The worker wasn’t doing a very good job, so the rich man said the worker couldn’t keep his job. The worker knew that he would need friends if times were about to get hard. So he helped the people who owed the rich man money. The worker then had people who would help him when he had no job. Jesus wants us to use what we have wisely. We must use the gifts we have been given well. |
| Communion Antiphon | (Psalm 118:4-5) You have laid down your precepts to be carefully kept; may my ways be firm in keeping your statues. |
MASS TIMES
| Saturday | Sunday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 6.30pm
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9.30am
Visitacion Oumalagan
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9.30am
Joan Greystone |
9.30am
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9.30am
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9.30am
Anointing of the sick |
| Confessions 6.00pm | 11.30am
Paul Judge |
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EVENTS
SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER GROUP
The Scripture and Prayer group will meet again this Tuesday 20th September at 8.00pm. The group meets every third Tuesday of the month in the parish committee room. We will complete the Sundays of Year C and in November, start the Gospel of Matthew, Cycle A. It is only a small group that meet monthly for some input on the Sunday readings, coupled with short discussions and reflections.
WALKING TOUR
To appreciate the rich legacy of Ballyhackamore’s fine ecclesiastical hertiage, there will be a walking tour and talk, beginning at 2.30pm this Thursday 22nd September, starting at St Columba’s, Kings Road. See noticeboard for itinerary or www.ulsterhistoricchurches.org
FAITH & LIFE CONVENTION
The Diocese will host the 3rd Faith & Life Convention next Saturday 24th September. This year we will focus on the theme “Faith in a world in need of Mercy”. Keynote speaker will be Sarah Teather, Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service and former MP and we have a selection of 23 workshops available in the afternoon. A crèche facility will be available for children aged 0-4 and there are free passes for young people aged 16 – 21. Online Booking is now available: www.faithandlifeconvention.org. Cost including lunch is £25.
CAMEL RACING & DISCO
On 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.
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.
SAINT COLMCILLE’S GUIDE UNIT
St Colmcille’s Guide Unit caters for girls who are in Primary One and above:
Cygnet section (P1 & P2) this Wednesday 21st September from 6.15pm to 7.15pm; Brigin section (P3 to P6) this Monday 19th September from 6.30pm to 8.00pm;
Guide section (P7 to age 14) Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.00pm;
Ranger section (age 14+) will meet Monday from 8.15pm to 9.30pm.
The Unit is operated completely by female volunteers, who attend relevant training courses and we are always looking to extend our team. Anyone over the age of 18 who is willing to help us should contact Philomena on 077 6194 3649. Training and support will be
given to any new volunteer.
BAPTISM
The next Baptismal Course takes place on Tuesday 20th September in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.00pm to 9.30pm. Please contact the Parish Office to register attendance or make enquiries.
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.
Many thanks to all who contributed towards the furnishings
or have sponsered particular items.
May you be truly blessed for your generosity.
DECEASED
We pray for the repose of the souls of those who have died recently, especially:
Visitacion Oumalagan and also Paul Judge whose months mind occurs at this time.
We remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:
Kathleen Clarke, Patricia O’Neill, Sean Downey, Moya Arnold,
Joan Greystone, Willie Strain and Teresa Strain.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT – we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458
MONEY MATTERS
WEEKLY OFFERING
Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the collection.
The Autumn Voluntary Collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend.
MINISTRY OF WELCOME
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 on 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.