19th July

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 23 NO. 34   19TH JULY 2015

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

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

E-mail: stcolmcilles@downandconnor.org

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

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

 

16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – (Page 755, 452 & 499)

16th Week in Ordinary Time

Readings : Sunday Cycle B, Weekday Cycle 1, Psalter Week 4

Entrance Antiphon See, I have God for my help.  The Lord sustains my soul.  I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.
1st Reading (Jeremiah 23:1-6)  The remnant of my flock I will gather and I will raise up shepherds to look after them.
Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
2nd Reading (Ephesians 2:13-18) Christ Jesus is the peace between us, and has made the two into one.
Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!  The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me.  Alleluia!
Gospel (Mark 6:30-34)  They were like sheep without a shepherd.
Children Jesus decided his friends needed a rest after all their hard work, so he took them to a quiet beach.  The people guessed where Jesus and his friends were going, so they went there too.  Jesus was sorry for the people as he knew they needed him, like sheep needed a shepherd, so he began to teach them.
Communion Antiphon The Lord, the gracious, the merciful, has made a memorial of his wonders; he gives food to those who fear him.

 

SUMMER MASS TIMES

Vigil Mass – 6.30pm    Sunday Morning Mass – 11.00am

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.30pm

Ann Carroll

 11.00am

Frances McClure

        
Confession at 6.00pm          

 

DAILY MASS TIMES IN NEIGHBOURING PARISHES

St. Bernadette’s           Monday to Friday at 9.30am

St. Matthew’s             Monday to Friday at 10.00am.

Holy Rosary               Monday to Friday at 10.00am

St. Malachy’s              Monday and Friday at 8.00am

Monday to Friday at 1.00pm

 

Would those who are last to leave the Parish grounds in the evening please close the car park gates.

 

ARRANGEMENTS FOR BAPTISM IN OUR PARISH

The Sacrament of Baptism is one of the most joyful occasions both for the family and the Parish and everyone is welcome.  The next Baptismal Course takes place on Tuesday 18th August in the Iona Room from 8.00pm to 9.30pm, where parents will receive their Baptismal pack and can arrange the date for their child’s Baptism. Baptisms in the Parish take place on the first and last Sunday of each month and attendance at the course is arranged through Philomena in the Parish Office.

PARISH FAMILY

SUMMER MASS TIMES  –  there will be one Mass on a Sunday morning at 11.00am during the months of July and August.

THE MATER BOOK  –  the story of the Belfast Teaching Hospital and its Community is available in the Sacristy.  Price £10

MONEY MATTERS                

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

PASTORAL SERVICES COLLECTION  –  will be taken up at all Masses this weekend.  This collection is used to help subsidise the parish’s contribution to the administrative cost of the Diocese

DECEASED

We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially;

Ann Carroll,  Frances McClure  and  Martin Rosaupan.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458.  Our members are Regiena Babu, Eileen Brogan, Eithne Daly, Maire Devine, Brenda McMeekin, David McMeekin, Celine Molloy, Joan Rogan and Lucy Traynor.

THIS WEEK

Ballyhackamore Golf Society – next outing is to Knock this Sunday. The first tee is reserved from 1.00pm. Members, guests and visitors are welcome. The cost is £20.  For more information contact Peter on 9076 3822.

COMING EVENTS

SUMMER PROGRAMME – for children and youth in August. Application forms and more details can be found in the Church porch. The programme includes : a Youth Leadership programme; a visit to Lisburn pool; Children’s Holiday Bible Week ‘Under the Big Top’; day trip to M & D’s Theme Park in Scotland; adventure activities day at Delamont; youth residential retreat. Enquiries to Noeleen, 078 7949 8131 or email  colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk.  Forms available in Church Porch.

IRISH DANCE SUMMER CAMP  –  from Monday 10th to Friday 14th August.  Each day from 9.45am to 12.30pm in the Parochial Hall, Open to all.  For both experienced and beginner Irish Dancers.  For more information or booking form contact Nicola Oakes on 077 1892 7242 or email: leonardnicola@hotmail.com

PARISH RETREAT AT DRUMALIS  –  will take place from Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th September. For further details please ring Pat on 9067 1036.

CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF ST COLUMBANUS

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Luxeuil, Bregenz, St Gallen & Bobbio  –  to mark the Year of St Columbanus, Bishop Noel Treanor will lead a Diocesan Pilgrimage to sites associated with St Columbanus – Luxeuil, Bregenz, St Gallen and Bobbio from 24th to 31st August.  Anyone interested in taking part in the Pilgrimage is asked to contact Kieran Troy  on 00 353 5793 55050.

Bangor Colloquium   –  Part 2 will take place in Luxeuil from Thursday 17th until Saturday 19th September.  Part 3 will be held in Bobbio from Saturday 21st until Sunday 22nd November.  The title of the Bangor Colloquium is “Making Europe: Columbanus and his Legacy”.

OTHER NOTICES

Ballyhackamore Library’s Knit and Natter group  –  they meet from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the main library every Monday.  All new members need to do is come along with whatever project they are completing.

St Dominic’s Summer Activity Camp  – from 27th to 31st July from 10.00am to 3.00pm.  Cost £60.  Girls 8 to 14 years old. Each day participants will be involved in Games, Arts & Crafts and Drama. Lots of fun to be had. Closing date, Friday 3rd July. Contact: 9032 0081.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival –  in Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th August.  For young people aged 16-35, this is a great opportunity to find out what your Catholic faith is all about in a friendly, chilled out atmosphere.  The festival is donation only.  Free buses available from all around Ireland.  For more info and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690

  1. PETER’S FOLLOWERS OF THE CROSS – annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 7th to 12th October.  Spiritual Director – Rev. Patrick McCafferty.  Fare – £599 per person inclusive of Belfast/Lourdes return flights, full board accommodation and all taxes.  For bookings and further information please contact James Hyndman on 9032 7218, Julieanne Hughes on 9024 6901 or Jimmy Barr on 90249745.