SUNDAY BULLETIN
VOL. 30 NO. 54 27th November 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
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – A (Page 1, 452, 490)
1st Week in Advent
Readings : Sunday Cycle A, Psalter Week 1
| Entrance Antiphon | To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame. |
| 1st Reading | The Lord gathers all nations together into the eternal peace of God’s
kingdom. Isaiah 2:1-5 |
| Psalm | I rejoiced when I heard them say: “Let us go to God’s house.”
Psalm 121 |
| 2nd Reading | Our Salvation is near.
Romans 13:11-14 |
| Acclamation | Alleluia, alleluia! Let us see, O Lord, your mercy and give us
your saving help. Alleluia! |
| Gospel | Stay awake so that you may be ready.
Matthew 24:37-44 |
| Children | It is very important to spend time preparing and getting ourselves ready to welcome Jesus. We might not know just when Jesus will come, so we need to be ready at all times. |
| Communion Antiphon | The Lord will bestow his bounty, and our earth shall yield its increase. |
MASS TIMES
| Saturday | Sunday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 6.30pm
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9.30am
Hugh Close
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9.30am
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9.30am
Novena |
9.30am
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9.30am
Anointing of the sick |
| Confessions 6.00pm | 11.30am
|
Fr. Ciaran will attend the sick and housebound this week.
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: Ted Brennan, Hugh Close, John Matchett, Peggy Matchett, Marie O’Neill, Bridgh O’Neill, William O’Neill, Evelyn O’Neill, Moya Rutledge, Joseph Donegan, Janet Heaton and Family,
Martin Rosaupan, Sarah Armstrong, Peter Kelly, Peter Ferrie, Elizabeth Ferrie, John Logue, Elizabeth Logue, Mary Donegan,
Jack Donegan and Fr Brendan Fleming.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT – we can be contacted on
07456 989458
PARISH ACTIVITIES
ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN MORNING
St Joseph’s Primary School Open Morning will be held this Wednesday 30th November. This is an opportunity for prospective P1 parents to find out all the relevant information regarding enrolment and have a look round the school during the course of a normal working day. If you know of any interested parents please pass on this information.
MINISTRY OF OUTREACH – packs will be ready for Ministers of Outreach to collect after all Masses next weekend. If anyone would like to volunteer to help in distributing outreach envelopes please contact the Parish office.
PARENTS MEETING
There will be a meeting for parents of the children who are being prepared for the Sacrament of Holy Communion this Tuesday 29th November at 7.00pm.
APOSTOLIC WORK CHRISTMAS SALE
Apostolic Work Christmas Sale will be held after all the Masses this weekend. Tea, coffee and scones and all the usual stalls including a special Christmas stall. Please come to support the Missions. Cake and craft donations will be very welcome.
ST COLMCILLE’S ADVENT SERVICE
Everyone is invited to participate in the annual Advent Service led by our choir and the primary school choir at 6.00pm on Sunday 11th December 2016.
Refreshments afterwards in the church hall.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monday and Tuesday from 2.00 pm to 9.00 pm
in the Chapel of Adoration.
WEEKLY OFFERING
Weekly Offering Cash Collection and Standing Orders: £
The Bishops Commission’s Collection £
Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the collection.
The monthly Stipend Collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.
WALK WITH ME
A journey of Prayer for Advent and Christmas. Copies are available at the back of the church. Price £1. Please put money in any of the Candelabra boxes.
UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE
This programme is presented by Jeff Cavins on DVD. His dynamic teaching in conjunction with thought provoking discussion questions, will open the door to you, to a new found understanding of God’s word.
The programme continues on Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm – 9.00pm, in the Parochial Hall and is repeated there on Friday mornings, 10.00am – 11.30am. Everyone is welcome.
Dates for your diary:
Wednesday evening: 30th November, 7th December, 11th, 18th, 25th January; 1st February.
Friday morning: 2nd, 9th December, 13th, 20th, 27th January; 3rd February.
OTHER EVENTS
THE LARDER
Every week The Larder distribute food, toiletries, bin bags, cleaning products, washing up liquid, Jay cloths and Brillo Pads to poor families in East Belfast. We as a Parish collect these items twice a year. So for the month of November we will have boxes at the back of the church to collect these items with the exception of baked beans and cereals of which they have an ample supply.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL QUIZ
Particular thanks to Brian Gilfedder, his wife Siobhan and son Peter for their organisation of a wonderful night which realised £2,025.00 towards badly depleted St Vincent De Paul funds. Thanks too to the St Vincent De Paul Committee for the sterling help given to Brian on what was not only a great fund raiser but also a memorable social evening. Finally, thanks to the many Parishioners who supported the evening by coming and bringing their friends.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS CARDS
St Vincent De Paul Christmas cards will be on sale in the Church porch after all Masses this weekend. They are priced at £5.00 for packs of 12 assorted cards and £4.00 for packs of 10 of a single design.
TAP CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS
Give a really worthwhile Christmas present this year – a Christmas Gift Card to support our twinned parish of Moita Bwawani in our Tanzanian Africa Project. Choose from 3 life-changing themes. Buy a year’s School Uniform for a Masaai Child for £10. Sponsor a Catechist to spread the Word of God, also for £10. Give pre-natal and ante-natal care to Masaai mothers-to-be and with our Mobile Medical Clinic Appeal for £20.
Cards on sale in the church porch this weekend and each weekend up to Christmas.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
This year’s Christmas Party will be held in Shandon Park Golf Club on Sunday 4th December 2016 from 3.30pm. A four course dinner will be served from 4.00pm. Alan the ‘Bandman’ will be there providing his usual entertainment along with our usual visit from Santa. As this year’s event will be outside the Parish we need to confirm final numbers by Sunday 27th November 2016. If you wish to attend this year’s event and require a lift, please leave your name at the back of the Church or contact either Roisin McMullan on 07854 140019, Mary Walsh on 07815 493463 or Lucy Traynor on 07900 807589. We look forward to seeing you there.
AN EVENING OF FESTIVE FAVOURITES AT DRUMALIS
Friday 16 December 2016 – The evening will include seasonal favourites, old and new, performed by Voices Chamber Choir under the direction of Loreto McAuley. On arrival, there will be a festive reception with entertainment commencing at 7.30 pm. A two-course supper will be served during the interval. The cost for the evening is £25 per person and admission is by pre-paid ticket only. For further information, please contact Drumalis during office hours (Monday – Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm) – telephone 028 2827 2196/028 2827 6455.