5th January

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 22 NO. 06  5^TH JANUARY 2014

 

Father Ciaran Feeney Adm.   191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB.  Tel. 9065 4157.   Website: www.st-colmcilles.net  E-mail: stcolmcilles@hotmail.com

 

Saturday	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.30pm	9.30am	Feast of the Epiphany 11.00am	9.30am	9.30am	9.30am	9.30am Anointing of the Sick
Confessions at 6.00pm	11.30am

 

MONDAY IS THE FEAST THE EPIPHANY  – and is a Holy Day of Obligation.  Mass in the parish will be at 11.00am on Monday.

 

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.00pm		9.00am	9.00am	9.00am	9.00am

 

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 Tuesday 21^st January 2014 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.

 

St Colmcilles has set up a Bereavement Support group to be present for and to listen to anyone suffering bereavement after a death, regardless of how long ago the death occurred. The group is here for all, regardless of culture, faith or no faith and is made up of nine parishioners who have all been trained by NI Hospice professionals; on-going training and guidance will continue with the Hospice team.  If you wish to know more about Bereavement Support please telephone us on 074 5698 9458 or complete a Request form and place in the Bereavement Support Box situated at the back of the Church and one of the group will make contact with you. The members of the group are: Regiena Babu, Eileen Brogan, Eithne Daly, Maire Devine, Brenda McMeekin, David McMeekin, Celine Molloy, Joan Rogan, Lucy Traynor.

 

 

PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS  –  the office will reopen this Tuesday

DOWN & CONNOR DIOCESAN DIRECTORY  –  copies of the Down & Connor Diocesan Directory, price £3.00, are on sale at the back of the Church. Please put money in either of the Candelabra boxes. The Directory gives information about every parish in the Diocese, listing the names and addresses of the Priests and Religious, the times of Masses, Parish Schools, Pastoral and Spiritual organisations and useful contact numbers.

EVANGELII GAUDIUM  –  “The Joy of the Gospel” by Pope Francis, copies of the book are at the back of the Church.  Price £5 each, please put money in either of the Candelabra boxes

BOOKINGS FOR PAROCHIAL HALL  –  If you wish to use the Hall you must book directly with Pat Feenan between 7.00pm and 8.00pm on Monday to Friday (phone 9067 1036).  Pat will be available to take bookings from this Monday.

PARISH CENSUS  –  is constantly changing due to new families moving into the parish, and existing families moving homes.  The parish makes a conscious effort to ensure the information we hold is correct and up to date, but we need help from all families to ensure this is done.  If you have moved into the parish and have not registered, please complete a yellow census card at the back of the Church, and place in the bulletin box.  If you have moved house please fill out a white card at the back of the Church, and again leave in the bulletin box.  Parishioners who are moving out of the parish are asked to inform Philomena in the office when they have moved.  Your co-operation in keeping our census up to date is appreciated.

BAPTISM  –  we welcome into the parish family Darcy Catherine Dynan, Eleanor Rose Gowers and Caleb Greer who were baptised in St. Colmcilles last weekend.

DECEASED –   We pray for the repose of the soul of Kenneth Mains, a parishioner, who died on Thursday.  We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Mary Elliott,  Jackie Quigley,  Harry McKenna,  Fred Loder  and  Molly O’Flaherty.

MONEY MATTERS                        

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

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

The November winners for the Parish Draw are as follows:

£100 – Roisin McMullan, £75 – Roisin Bogues and £25 – Fr Ciaran Feeney.

The December winners for the Parish Draw are as follows:

£100 – Colette O’Flaherty, £100 – Mary & Martin O’Brien, £100 – Aideen & Kevin O’Neill and £100 – Annette Dixon

Thank you for all your support over the last year and we look forward to your continuing support in 2014.

LITURGY FOR FAMILIES OF RECENTLY BAPTISED CHILDREN  –  there will be a Liturgy for Families of Recently Baptised Children in the Church next Saturday at 12.00 noon.   Tea and coffee will be served in the Parochial Hall afterwards. Everyone is very welcome.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL  –  will meet on Tuesday 14^th January at 7.30pm

My brother, my sister, here at this crib, be silent!

Look! Pray!

Be open.  Allow the barriers to fall:

The barriers of comfort, the barriers of hate,

Those of your ready excuses and ready made prayers.

Be silent!  Look!  Pray!

Do you know what it means to be cold?

Do you appreciate what is means to sleep on rough straw?

Do you know the suffering of all who search for a place to stay, for a place to work?

Do you feel for those parents in the agony of not knowing what tomorrow holds for their children?

If you do not, then you risk passing before this crib without seeing the depth that is here.

You risk understanding nothing of what God has done in choosing to become one of us, in Jesus.

Be silent!  Look!  Pray!

ST. LOUISE’S COLLEGE  –  open night this Wednesday evening for app primary 7 pupils and their families.  All departments throughout the school will be open.  Any student who wish to transfer into sixth form are also most welcome.  Families are inviteed to the Principal’s address at 4.30pm or 6.30pm.

OUR LADY AND ST. PATRICK’S COOLEGE KNOCK – Year 7 Pupils and Parents are invited to the College’s Open Morning next Saturday from 9.15am to 12.30pm.  Principal’s Address 9.30 am and 11.00 am.  Prospective Year 13 students are also welcome.

ST. DOMINIC’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS  –  the Principal and staff invite you to their annual Open Day next Saturday from 9.30am to 1.00pm.  Principal’s address at 9.30 am and 11.00 am.  P6 and P7 pupils welcome

ST. MALACHY’S COLLEGE – will hold two Open Nights for prospective pupils on Wednesday 15^th and Thursday 16^th January 2014. The Principal’s Address will begin at 7.00pm and Primary 6 and 7 pupils are welcome to attend.  Parking will be via Lincoln Avenue.

BREDAGH SLIMATHON & EXCERISE PROGRAMME 2014  –  Your first step to a healthier you in 2014!  Starts Monday 13^th January 2014 in St Josephs College, Ravenhill Road.  Open to both members and non-members of Bredagh GAC.  12 week Programme – set your own targets and don’t worry if you haven’t done any exercise in a while – designed to suit all levels of fitness and all ages. So if you just want to lose some weight and/or get fit and have some fun just turn up  at St Josephs on the 13^th  Jan at 6.30pm to register or e-mail  pbblaney@gmail.com   for more info.