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
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| 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
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9.30am
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9.30am
Novena
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9.30am
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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