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
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| 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
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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
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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