4th September 2016

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 24 NO. 42 4th September 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

St.  Joseph’s Primary Schoolwww.stjosephsps.co.uk   Phone – 9065 0039

St Colmcille’s Pre Schoolwww.stcolmcilles-preschool.co.uk.  Phone – 9047 2724

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 923, 452, 499)

23rd  week in Ordinary Time

Readings : Sunday Cycle C, Weekday Cycle 2, Psalter Week 3     

Entrance  Antiphon (Psalm118:137. 124) You are just, O Lord, and your judgement is right; treat your servant in accord with your merciful love.
1st Reading (Wisdom 9:13-18) Who can divine the will of the Lord?
2nd Reading   (Philemon 9-10. 12-17) Have him back, not as a slave any more, but as a dear brother.
Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! I call you friends, says the Lord, because I have

made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. Alleluia!

Gospel (Luke 14:25-33) None of you can be my disciple unless he gives up all his

possessions.

Children Great crowds of people were following Jesus. He spoke carefully to them all. Jesus explained that when you build a tall tower you have to plan it first to make sure it will work. You have to count the cost.

Jesus says that following him is like this, it won’t be easy but it is worth the effort. Jesus is more important than money, the things we own, and even our family and friends.

Communion Antiphon (Psalm 41:2-3) Like the deer that yearns for running streams, so my soul is yearning for you, my God; my soul is thirsting for God, the living God.

 

 

 

 

MASS TIMES

Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.30pm 9.30am

 

9.30am

Communion Service

 

9.30am

Communion Service

 

9.30am

Communion Service

 

9.30am

Communion Service

 

Confessions 6.00pm 11.30am

 

 

 

 

WEEKEND RETREAT

Why not come away to the quiet- an opportunity to grow in your faith and deepen your prayer. This year’s St Colmcille’s Parish Retreat takes place at Drumalis from 17th-18th September 2016. It invites us to contemplate the mercy of God as a way to living an authentic Christian life instilling “in us the courage to look to the future with hope” (Pope Francis).  For further inormation please contact Pat Feenan – telephone 90671036

MINISTRY OF WELCOME

The purpose of greeting those who attend Church is to be a warm and friendly face and to provide missals, bulletins and other leaflets. Being a source of information about the Parish will make the Church experience a better one and will encourage new parishioners to come again.

Jim Deeds from the Living Church Organisation will be giving a talk in the Church Hall on Thursday 29th September at 7.30pm, providing useful tips for those who are already Ministers of Welcome and explaining all about the Ministry of Welcome for anyone who might wish to get involved.

PAROCHIAL HALL BOOKINGS

Pat is available to take bookings for the hall from this Monday 5th September. Ring 90671036.

DECEASED

We pray for the repose of the soul of those who have died recently

We remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year espcially:

Josephine McGuinness.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458.

BAPTISM

We joyfully welcome into the Parish Family Anna Ananth, Jacob David Driscoll, Hannah    Growcott, Patrick Thomas Growcott and Rory James Shields who were baptised last  weekend.

The next Baptismal Course takes place on Tuesday 20th September in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.00pm to 9.30pm. Please contact the Parish Office to register attendance or make enquiries.

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.

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is a time for us to pray, listen and be in the presence of Jesus. Each Holy Hour that we spend with Jesus will deepen his divine peace in our hearts;

‘Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you’ (2 Peter 5:7)

‘Peace is my gift to you’ (John 14:27)

ADORERS: More volunteers are needed to cover hours on Monday and Tuesday from 4.00pm -5.00pm and 5.00pm -6.00pm. If you wish to commit on a weekly basis for any of these hourly slots please add your name and tel. no. to the register in the Chapel.

EVENTS

FAITH & LIFE CONVENTION

The Diocese will host the 3rd Faith & Life Convention on Saturday 24th September. The Convention is a forum for people across the Diocese, and beyond, to gather together and to take part in a range of conversations about the meaning of faith and its relevance to every area of our lives.

This year we will focus on the theme “Faith in a world in need of Mercy”.  Our keynote speaker will be Sarah Teather, Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service and former MP and we have a selection of 23 workshops available in the afternoon.  A crèche facility  will be available for children aged 0-4 and there are free passes for young people aged 16 – 21.

  1. COLMCILLE’S INDOOR BOWLS

The new season is about to start. Get into the Olympic spirit and join now.

It takes place on Thursday evenings, from 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm commencing on 8th  September. New members are most welcome. You need little by way of equipment and you get all the help you need. If interested contact Agnes on 90482521 or Peter on 90705412.

WEDNESDAY CLUB

The Wednesday Club will resume this week from 2.00pm-4.00pm. Come along to enjoy the craic, meet new friends, have days out, talks, quizzes, games, bingo etc. You don’t know what you are missing! Everyone welcome.

SAINT COLMCILLE’S GUIDE UNIT
Caters for girls who are in Primary One and above. All sections will reopen during the month of September as follows:

Cygnet section (age 5 to 6½) on Wednesday 21st September from 6.15pm to 7.15pm;

Brigin section (age 6½ to 10½)  on Monday 19th September from 6.30pm to 8.00pm;

Guide section (age 10½ to 14)  on Wednesday 14th September from 7.30pm to 9.00pm; Ranger section (age 14+)  this Monday 5th September from 7.00pm to 8.30pm.

The Unit is operated completely by female volunteers, who attend relevant training courses and we are always looking to extend our team. Anyone over the age of 18 who is willing to help us out should contact Philomena on 077 6194 3649.  Training and support will be given to any new volunteers. For more information please contact Philomena.

MONEY MATTERS

WEEKLY OFFERING – Weekly Collection: £1736.91

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

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

 

21st August 2016

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 24 NO. 40 21st Aug 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

St.  Joseph’s Primary Schoolwww.stjosephsps.co.uk   Phone – 9065 0039

St Colmcille’s Pre Schoolwww.stcolmcilles-preschool.co.uk.  Phone – 9047 2724

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 915, 452, 499)

21st week in Ordinary Time

Readings : Sunday Cycle C, Weekday Cycle 2, Psalter Week 1     

Entrance  Antiphon (Psalm 85:1-3) Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me;

Save the servent who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long.

1st Reading (Isaiah 66:18-21) They will bring all your brothers from all the

nations.

Psalm (Psalm 116) Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.
2nd Reading   (Hebrews 12:5-7. 11-13) The Lord trains the one that he loves.
Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!  If anyone loves me he will keep my word,

and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him. Alleluia.

Gospel (Luke 13:22-30) Men from east and west will come to take their

places at the feast in the kingdom of God.

Children Jesus says we will get to God our Father through a narrow door! The way to God is not always easy. We will find our way to God if we follow Jesus’ example and love other people. Jesus tells us today that we must put other people before ourselves. Those who put themseleves last will be put frst by God.
Communion Antiphon (Psalm 103:13-15) The earth is replete with the fruits of your work, O Lord; you bring forth bread from the earth and wine to cheer the heart.

 

SUMMER MASS TIMES

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.30pm 11:00am

 

  9.30am

 

9.30am

 

9.30am

 

9.30am

Anointing

of the sick

Confessions 6.00pm          

 

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Monday and Tuesday from 2.00pm to 9.00pm

DECEASED

We pray for the repose of the souls of all those who have died recently,

especially Paul Judge.

We remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year, especially:

Mary Fusco and Josephine Judge

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458.

BAPTISM

The next Baptismal Course takes place on Tuesday 20th September in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.00pm to 9.30pm. Please contact the Parish Office to register attendance or make enquiries.

YOUTH EVENTS

GOING FOR GOLD Many thanks to all of the amazing 56 parish volunteers, including 30 teenagers, who delivered a programme of activities to 116 children aged 4 – 8 years, in the Going For Gold children’s holiday bible week – which was based on the story of David and Goliath in the Old Testament and an Olympics sporting theme.  Among the many important messages they were given, the children learned that – God has a special plan for each one of them; though they are young they are important; God can give us protection, strength and courage when we trust in him; don’t be fearful of bullies, you have plenty of support behind you; always try your best; face challenges with God’s help; everyone has special talents. The leaders reinforced the key themes and messages through games, crafts, singing and musical fitness activities. A special thanks also to our main sponsors – Millar, Mc Call & Wylie, Solicitors, Ballyhackamore and Tesco’s Local.

 MONEY MATTERS

WEEKLY OFFERING – Collection  – £1510.56

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION COLLECTION £415.19

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

The Diocesan Care Homes Collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend

SUICIDE AWARENESS TRAINING – 318 deaths by accident in 2015- the highest number since records began in 1970. A training day on suicide

14th August 2016

SUMMER MASS TIMES

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.30pm 11:00am

 

9.30am 9.30am

 

9.30am

 

9.30am

Communion Service

9.30am

Anointing

of the sick

Confessions 6.00pm   7.00pm        

Monday- Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Monday and Tuesday from 2.00pm to 9.00pm

DECEASED

We remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Claire Higgins and Noel McGivern

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458.

BAPTISM

We welcome Thomas Eugene Conlon, who has been recently baptised, to our Parish family.

The next Baptismal Course takes place on Tuesday 16th August in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.00pm to 9.30pm. Please contact the Parish Office to register attendance or make enquiries.

YOUTH EVENTS

  • Lisburn Leisureplex : Monday 15th August, meet 1.00pm in car park, return 5.30pm.
  • Tayto Park, Co Meath : Wednesday 17th August, meet 9.00am in car park, return 6.30pm
  • Vertigo Trampoline Park : Friday 19th August, meet 6.00pm in car park, return 8.30pm

Forms available in Church Porch.  Enquries to Noeleen 07879 498131/ colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk.

GOING FOR GOLD Many thanks to all of the amazing 56 parish volunteers, including 30 teenagers, who delivered a programme of activities to 116 children aged 4 – 8 years, in the Going For Gold children’s holiday bible week – which was based on the story of David and Goliath in the Old Testament and an Olympics sporting theme.  Among the many important messages they were given, the children learned that – God has a special plan for each one of them; though they are young they are important; God can give us protection, strength and courage when we trust in him; don’t be fearful of bullies, you have plenty of support behind you; always try your best; face challenges with God’s help; everyone has special talents. The leaders reinforced the key themes and messages through games, crafts, singing and musical fitness activities. A special thanks also to our main sponsors – Millar, Mc Call & Wylie, Solicitors, Ballyhackamore and Tesco’s Local.

MONEY MATTERS

WEEKLY OFFERING – Collection  – £1725.82

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

Diocesan Care Homes Collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend