VOL. 24 NO. 23 1ST MAY 2016
Father 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
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – (Page 385, 452 & 495)
Easter Time
Readings : Sunday Cycle C, Weekday Cycle 2, Psalter Week 2
| Entrance
Antiphon |
Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard; proclaim to the ends of the earth: The Lord has freed his people, alleluia! |
| 1st Reading | (Acts 15:1-2, 22-29) It has been decided by the Holy Spirit and by ourselves not to saddle you with any burden beyond these essentials. |
| Psalm | Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. |
| 2nd Reading | (Apcoalypse 21:10-14, 22-23) He showed me the holy city coming down out of heaven. |
| Acclamation | Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus said: “If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him.” Alleluia! |
| Gospel | (John 14:23-29) The Holy Spirit will remind you of all I have said to you. |
| Children | It was time for Jesus to go back to heaven, and he knew his friends would miss him. Jesus promised his friends that his Father would send a Helper, who would remind them of everything he had said. |
| Communion
Antiphon |
If you love me, keep my commandments, says the Lord, and I will ask the Father and he will send you another Paraclete, to abide with you for ever, alleluia. |
MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK
| Saturday | Sunday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 6.30pm
Julia Roddy & Annie Nelson |
9.30am
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9.30am
Aidan Connolly
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9.30am
Nora Sweeney |
9.30am
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9.30am
Teresa Wilkinson |
| Confession at 6.00pm | 11.30am
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Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds
in the evening please close the car park gates.
DECEASED
We pray for the repose of the souls of Pat McCanney, Aidan Connolly and Nora Sweeney who died recently. We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:
Julia Roddy, Elizabeth Logue, John Logue, Teresa Wilkinson,
Vera Kelly, Annie Nelson and Margaret McKenna.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT – we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458. Our members are Regiena Babu, Eithne Daly, Brenda McMeekin, David McMeekin, Celine Molloy, Joan Rogan and Lucy Traynor.
ADORATION
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT – in the parish will be held in the parish this Monday and Tuesday from 2.00pm – 9.00pm in the Chapel of Adoration (also known as the Confession Room). Entrance will be from the outside door at the left side of the Church. Parish Adoration teams are being set up to cover specific hours. Each person in the team has committed to spend an hour with Jesus and will also pray for priests and parishioners. There is still the opportunity to join the rota: details beside the Bulletin box in the Church porch.
CHAPEL OF ADORATION – of St Colmcille’s will be suitably furnished for Adoration and details will be available next weekend for those who wish to sponsor or contribute towards the purchase of items for the chapel.
YEAR OF MERCY – GIVE TO THOSE WHO THIRST
“We will entrust the life of the Church, all humanity, and the entire cosmos to the Lordship of Christ, asking him to pour out his mercy upon us like the morning dew, so that everyone may work together to build a brighter future.” Pope Francis, Misericordia Vultus 5.
It is a tragedy that people still live without clean water. Charities like Trócaire and Habitat provide basic resources for people in developing countries. Are you in a position to support their work? Or you could be conscious of the amount of water you use and work to reduce waste?
YEAR OF MERCY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES – application forms are now available from the Parish Office. Fare, inclusive of all charges, return flight from Belfast to Lourdes and full board in hotels in Lourdes, is: 5 nights (July 11-16th) – £550 in hotel or £430 in hospital; 7 nights (10-17th) – £600; Youth Team age 16-25 (8-17th) – £500. For more information contact the Pilgrimage Office on 9064 6040 or email Lourdes@downandconnor.org.
YEAR OF MERCY PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND St. Patrick’s Parish, which hosts the Door of Mercy for Down and Connor Diocese, will lead a Pilgrimage of Mercy to Poland from 8th to 15th September. Pilgrims will be accommodated on a half-board basis in a luxury 4* hotel in the historic city of Krakow. Pilgrims will have an opportunity to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, the shrine at Czestochowa, Wawel Castle and Cathedral, the birthplace of St. John Paul II, the tomb of St. Faustina, the shrine of Divine Mercy and Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Itineraries and booking forms are available from St. Patrick’s Parish Office, 199 Donegall Street, Belfast (Tel: 9032 4597). The cost of the pilgrimage is €995 per person sharing (a single supplement applies). Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN LITURGY SEMINAR – will be held next Saturday from 1.00pm-4.30pm in St Brigid’s Parish Hall, 38 Derryvolgie Avenue, Belfast BT9 6FP. The seminar entitled ‘The Liturgical Service of God’s Mercy’, and presented by Brother Pat Mullins O.Carm., costs £10 and is open to all. To book, please contact Malachy McKeever on 07760 108903 or liturgy@downandconnor.org.
CTS BOOKLETS – for the Year of Mercy, are now available to purchase from the stand in the Church porch.
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 17th May 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 DRAW
The winners of the 1st Parish Draw for 2016 are: £100 – Rebecca Strain, £75 – Paula Shiels & £25 – Celine Molloy
The winners of the 2nd Parish Draw for 2016 are: £100 – Peter MacSorley, £75 – Noeleen Dunn & £25 – Damien & Geraldine McCorry
Congratulations to all our winners. It’s still not too late to enter, if you are interested in taking part please speak to any member of the Social & Fundraising Committee or drop your details along with payment into the Parish Office or contact Roisin McMullan on 078 5414 0019.
PARISH FAMILY
FIRST FRIDAY – Father Ciaran will attend the sick and housebound in the parish this Tuesday.
BAPTISM – we welcome into the parish Kyle Cross who was baptised in St. Colmcille’s last weekend.
IN JOYFUL HOPE – A Step in Eucharistic Communion – St. Columba’s Church, invites everyone to “A Celebration of Holy Communion” this Thursday, The Ascension Day, at at 8.00pm. Each year, since its inception in 2010, clergy and laity from a number of Christian traditions have met ‘In Joyful Hope’, four times yearly, at a variety of church venues to experience, through the Eucharist/Holy Communion/Lord’s Supper, the realisation that Christ is present with us. We acknowledge the differences that exist in theological interpretation and liturgical practice, but believe that the joy of being present at the Eucharistic worship of another Christian tradition is greater than the pain experienced by some attendees, in being unable to practice fully in the sacrament. ‘Our focus is on the sharing of who we are with one another.’ ‘Spread the word that we may spread the welcome.’
EASTER DUTY – “ … each of the faithful is obliged to receive Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled during Paschal time unless for a good reason it is fulfilled at another time during the year.” Canon 920.
CTS BOOKLETS – a new range of resources is on sale in the Church porch. There is also a variety of cards to purchase, to celebrate special occasions. Payment may be placed in any of the money boxes in the walls next to the candelabras.
HALL BOOKINGS – Pat is available to take bookings for the Hall. Please phone her on 9067 1036, Monday to Friday evening from 7.00pm to 8.00pm.
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.
THIS WEEK
APOSTOLIC WORK – will meet this Tuesday evening at 8.00pm. in the Iona Room.
COMING EVENTS
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – will be celebrated in the parish at the 11.30am Mass on Sunday 15th May.
WEDNESDAY CLUB – outing to Lissan House, Cookstown on Wednesday 18th May. Bus leaving at 11.00am. Cost £20. To book please ring Pat on 9067 1036 or Anna on 9065 1351. We welcome anyone who would like to join us on this day out.
APOSTOLIC WORK ANNUAL DISPLAY AND SALE – will be held on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May.
SAVE A DATE – Friday 3rd June is the date for St Colmcilles annual BBQ. More details to follow but gather your friends to book your table for this fabulous evening.
OTHER NOTICES
INTERESTED IN ADOPTION? – Family Care Society specialises in finding forever families for children aged 3 years old and upwards and for brothers and sisters. This year we have successfully placed more brothers and sisters together and half of them were over the age of 3. Many more children need forever families. Could you be their new family? We are also seeking families who would be interested in becoming concurrent carers for babies under 2 years old. If you would like to talk to one of our specialist adoption practitioners please contact: Rachael on 9069 1133, Julie or Brian on 7136 8592 or email: email@familycaresociety.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
DIVINE HEALING MINISTRIES – will be hosting an interdenominational service at Good Shepherd Church, this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. The former BBC journalist Sr. Martina Purdy will be the main speaker and will share on her journey of faith. Worship will be led by the music group from West Church, Bangor. There will be opportunity to receive personal prayer ministry at this service. Everyone is welcome to this service of hope and healing.
BRYSON FUTURE SKILLS – is hosting an Open Day for 16/17year old school leavers this Wednesday from 4.00pm to 7.00pm at Bryson Future Skills, Stockman House, Bedford Street. An opportunity to find out about training for success in: Business Administration, Catering, Childcare, Construction/Bricklaying, Hairdressing, IT for users, Joinery, Playwork
or Retail. For further details please call 9074 5408 or text 077 8620 6696. Keep up to date with all our latest updates on our Facebook page.
THE THIEL CHOIR – from Thiel College, Greenville, Pennsylvania are holding a concert in Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 11th May at 7.30pm. For more information please phone 9047 1103
EMBRACE – finding refuge in Northern Ireland. First hand experience from some of our new neighbours on Thursday 12th May at 7.30pm in Edgehill Theological College, 9 Lennoxvale, Malone Road, BT9 5BU. This will inlcude an update on the government programme to re-settle Syrians in Northern Ireland and first hand accounts of the experiences of refugees and people in the asylum process.
CELEBRATING 150 YEARS WITH THE REDEMPTORISTS – Pope Pius 1X presented the Icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help to the Redemptorists for veneration in their newly built Church of St. Alfonso, Rome in December 1865. It was solemnly installed there on 26th April 1866. Follow the Icon, Jubilee Pilgrimage, will be in St. Peter’s Cathedral from Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th May. Thursday – Mass of Welcome celebrated by Bishop Treanor at 7.30pm; Healing Service at 9.00pm; Prayer around the Icon at 10.30pm. Friday – Mass at 10.00am; Prayer Service for Primary Schools at 11.00am. Saturday – Mass at 10.00am; Procession to Clonard Monastery at 11.00am
THE BETHANY BEREAVEMENT TEAM – in Holywood Parish, would like to invite you to the Mass of the Angels, on Friday 20th May at 7.00pm. We welcome anyone who has suffered the loss of a child whether it be in the womb, at birth or later life to come to our parish to join us for this Mass of the Angels.
FAMILY FUN DAY – in Knock Methodist Centre on Saturday 21st May from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Admission £2.50 person, which includes: bouncy castle, nail and facepainting, tattoos, badge making, sausage sizzle, duck hunt, teas, ice cream, bouncy slide, tug of war and bran tub. Everyone welcome.
ARDS CCE HOST ULSTER FLEADH – in Bangor from July 16th – 24th, with many events including Irish Music Sensations BEOGA on Saturday 16th July at St Comgall’s Parish Centre, Bangor and THE SANDS FAMILY on Thursday 21st July at Bangor Abbey. Tickets cost only £10 for each concert – More info on www.ulsterfleadh.com.
2016 CENTENARY OF THE ANGEL OF FATIMA. – Pilgrimage to Fatima & Santiago de Compostela, from 9th to 18th August 2016. 3 Nights H/B Los Abetos Hotel Santiago, 6 Nights F/B Hotel Avenida Fatima. Visiting Pontevedra, Tuy & Balasar. Spiritual Directors are Fr Gerry McCloskey & Fr Sean Gilmore. Special Group Price £709 inclusive of tax & insurance. Full Religious Programme. For further details contact Joe Catney on 9071 4001 or 077 7642 5631. Early booking is advisable. Deposit secures.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE – are you suffering the pain of loss of a partner? Looking for help and understanding? Beginning Experience is a support group for widowed, separated and divorced people that meets every Wednesday evening from 8.00pm to 10.00pm in St Bride’s Hall, Derryvolgie Avenue. For further information please contact Phil on 9020 7645 or Marie on 078 9611 9669.
PARISH LIFE IN BRAZIL IN RECENT TIMES – Fr. Paul Turley and Fr. Brendan Callanan, Redemptorist Priests, will give a talk on their experiences in Brazil, in Dundrum Parish Centre, at 7.30pm on Monday 25th May. Everyone welcome.