Author: JoeWalsh

26th June 2016

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 24 NO. 31 26th June 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 School – www.stjosephsps.co.uk   Phone – 9065 0039

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

 

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 879, 452, 499)

13th week in Ordinary Time

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

 

Entrance  Antiphon All peoples, clap your hands.

Cry to God with shouts of joy!

 
1st Reading (1 Kings 19:16. 19-21)  Elisha rose and followed Elijah.
Psalms (Psalm 15) O Lord, it is you who are my portion.
2nd Reading   (Galatians 5:1, 13-18)  You were called to liberty.
Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!  Speak, Lord, your servant is listening:

You have the message of eternal life. Alleluia!
Gospel (Luke 9:51-62)  Jesus resolutely took the road for Jerusalem. I will follow

You wherever you go.

 
Children Someone promised to follow Jesus. Jesus pointed out that it would be hard                 following him. Foxes and birds have homes, but Jesus did not.

 
Communion Antiphon Bless the Lord, O my soul,

And all within me, his holy name.

 

 

 

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.30pm

 

 9.30am

Anne Hughes

 9.30am

Archie O’Leary

 9.30am

 

 9.30am

 

 9.30am

Anointing     of the sick.
 

Confession at 6.00pm

 11.30am

 

 

 

 

SUMMER MASS TIMES

Summer Mass Times for July and August will begin next weekend:

Saturday 6.30pm; Sunday 11.00am

There will be no weekday Masses during the month of July.

Please see insert for Mass times in local Churches.

 

 

 

 

 

DECEASED

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

James Armstrong, Anne Hughes and Brendan Tansey

 

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

 

 

 

 

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.

 

ADORATION-. More Volunteers are required on Mondays and Tuesdays to cover the hourly slots: 4.00pm-5.00pm; 5.00pm–6.00pm; 6.00pm-7.00pm. Volunteer slips are available at  the back of the Church and completed ones can be left in the Bulletin box.  Please consider giving an hour to Jesus in his Sacrament and receive the blessings that flow from this.

ROTA – It would be very much appreciated if you could kindly find a family member or friend to cover your hour when you are not available to come to Adoration.

CHAPEL OF ADORATION Those who still wish to contribute to setting up this Chapel of Adoration may do so. Envelopes and slips can be found on the table at the back of the Church and returned to the parish office or placed in the Offertory collection baskets.

 

 

 

 

 

BAPTISM

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH FAMILY

PARISH OFFICE  –  The office is open Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm and Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm.

FIRST FRIDAY SICK – Father Ciaran will attend the sick and housebound in the parish this Tuesday.

YOUTH PROGRAMME – Going For Gold: Monday 8th – Friday 12th August. Lisburn Leisureplex, Monday 15th August. M&D’s Theme Park Scotland: Wednesday 17th August. Vertigo Trampoline Park: Friday 19th August. Enquries to Noeleen 078 7949 8131/ colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME running alongside the children’s Going For Gold scheme there will be a leadership training programme for young people aged 14 – 18 years. Additional adult volunteers over 18 years of age are also needed for Going For Gold. Please consider helping on some or all of the dates on the mornings of: Monday 18th– Friday 12th August.

 

 

 

‘Serve one another in works of love’ Galatians 5:13

 

 

 

 

MONEY MATTERS

WEEKLY OFFERING – Cash Collection and Standing Order £ 1794.08

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION  –  £911.63

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

THE MONTHLY STIPEND – will be taken up at all Masses next weekend

 

 

 

 

Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds

in the evening please close the car park gates.

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMER EVENTS

DOWN & CONNOR LOUGH DERG THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE  – will take place next weekend from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July.  The cost of the pilgrimage is £60.00. The cost does not include travel to the island. For details of travel arrangements and to book a place please call the Living Church Office on 028 9069 0920

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL  –  Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th July.  This is a four day celebration of faith for young people aged 16 to 35 years.  There is an action packed programme of inspiring talks, workshops, testimonies, prayer, music,  drama and much more.   The festival is donation only.  Free buses available from all around Ireland.  For more information and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie

IRISH DANCE SUMMER SCHEME – from Monday 1st to Friday 5th August in St. Colmcille’s Parochial Hall  from 9.45am to 12.30pm.  Fun week of Irish dance for all, both experienced and beginner Irish Dancers welcome. Cost £55 per week. To book a place or enquire contact Nicola Oakes on  Leonardnicola@hotmail.com  or 077 1892 7242.

  1. PATRICK’S CHURCH – in aid of their restoration project, are hosting a Free Admssion, Festival of Choirs next Wednesday 6th July, 7:30pm with a retiring collection.

 

 

 

OTHER NOTICES

HEALING SERVICE – Archbishop Eames is speaking at the Monday evening healing service in St Anne’s Cathedral this Monday, June 27th at 8.00pm.

RALLY FOR LIFE – the 10th All Ireland Rally for Life in Belfast city centre is next Saturday 2nd July. Please contact Precious Life on 028 9027 8484 or email info@preciouslife.com

SUMMER GRADUATION MASSES – Queen’s Univeristy, Belfast Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated on each day during the graduation celebrations, in the Catholic Chaplaincy, 28 Elmwood Avenue, BT9 61Y, from Thurday 30th June until Wednesday 6th (Sunday excluded) at 12:45pm. All graduates, their families and friends are most welcome to attend. There will be tea and coffee served after the Mass.

AN EVENING WITH PAUL CLARK – Songs and stories from one of the founding fathers of the Jesus Movement and the Contemporary Christian Music industry, on this Wednesday 27th July,Canteen Café, 10 Belmont Road 8pm. Tickets available https://cfc.churchapp.co.uk/events/ynzb1jr2.

PATHWAYS – Adult Faith Devlopment course, two years part-time, starting October at Drumalis, Larne. Enquires to 028 2827 2196 or email maura@drumalis.co.uk. Pathways aims to offer a space where adults can explore, reflect upon and discuss faith and how it relates to life in today’s world, both at a personal and community level.

 

 

19th June 2016

VOL. 24 NO. 29  12th June 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 School – www.stjosephsps.co.uk   Phone – 9065 0039

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

 

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 875, 452, 499)

12th week in Ordinary Time

Readings : Sunday Cycle C, Weekday Cycle 2, Psalter Week 4

 

Entrance       The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one

Antiphon       he has anointed.  Save your people, Lord and bless your heritage, and govern

them for ever.

1st Reading  (Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1) They will look on the one whom they have pierced

Psalm 62        R. For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God.       

2nd Reading   (Galatians 3:26-29)  All baptised in Christ, you have all clothed yourselves

                         in Christ.

Acclamation   Alleluia, alleluia!  I am the light of the world, says the Lord, anyone who

                         follows me will have the light of life.

Gospel          (Luke 9:18-24)  You are the Christ of God. The Son of Man is destined to

                        suffer grievously.

Children:      Jesus asked his followers: “Who do you think I am?”  Some said names

they heard from other people.  But Peter said, “You are the Christ of God.”  Then Jesus

warned them that he was going to suffer, but that after he died he  would rise up on the

third day.  He warned his followers that if they carried on following him, they too

would have lots of difficulties on earth, but they would be  rewarded with eternal life.

Communion  Alleuia, alleluia! I am the light of the world, says the Lord, anyone who

Antiphon       follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia! 

 

 

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.30pm

 

 9.30am

T.M. George

 9.30am

Eamon

McKeown

 9.30am

Eileen

Fay

 9.30am

Communion Service

 9.30am

Anointing     of the sick.
 

Confession at 6.00pm

 11.30am

Jack Donnelly

 

 

 

 

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 – Ruth Williamson and Richard Bradshaw who died last week and also Sean Cunningham and Bill MacNeill a former parishioner, who died recently.

 

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

Rosina McManus, Margaret McGrath, Jack Donnelly,

T.M. George, Eamon McKeown and Eileen Fay.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

ADORATION – More Volunteers are required on Mondays and Tuesdays to cover the hourly slots: 4.00pm-5.00pm; 5.00pm–6.00pm; 6.00pm-7.00pm. Volunteer slips are available at  the back of the Church and completed ones can be left in the Bulletin box.  Please consider giving an hour to Jesus in his Sacrament and receive the blessings that flow from this.

ROTA – It would be very much appreciated if you could kindly find a family member or friend to cover your hour when you are not available to come to Adoration.

CHAPEL OF ADORATION – Those who still wish to contribute to setting up this Chapel of Adoration may do so. Envelopes and slips can be found on the table at the back of the Church and returned to the parish office or placed in the Offertory collection baskets.

 

 

BAPTISM

The next Baptismal Course will take place this Tuesday 21st June                                                                 in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.00pm to 9.30pm.                                                                                                              Please contact the Parish Office to register attendance or make enquiries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH FAMILY

PARISH OFFICE  –  The office will open Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm and Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm.

SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER GROUP – Our meeting will be this Tuesday 21st June, at 8.00pm in the Committee Room. This will be our last meeting untill the Autumn.

LIVING FAITH – Meeting this Thursday 23rd June at 7.30pm in the Committee Room.

FRIDAY MORNING – you are invited to meet in the Iona Room this Friday at 10.00am for coffee and chat, to reflect on today’s feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, with the help of a couple of video clips.The liturgy invites us to celebrate the Solemnity of the Birth of St John the Baptist, whose life was totally devoted to Christ, as was that of Christ’s Mother, Mary. John the Baptist was the forerunner, the “voice”, sent to proclaim the Incarnate Word. Thus, when we commemorate his birth, it means we are celebrating Christ, and the fulfillment of the promises of all the prophets, among whom the greatest was the Baptist, called to “prepare the way” for the Messiah.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME– running alongside the Going for Gold children’s scheme there will be a leadership training programme for young people aged 14 – 18 years.  The next training night is this Friday 24th June, 7.00pm – 8.30pm.  Additional adult volunteers over 18 years of age are also needed for Going for Gold. Please consider helping on some or all of the dates on the mornings of: Monday 8th – Friday 12th August.

Enquiries to Noeleen: 07879 498131 / colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk.

WELCOME – We joyfully welcome to the Parish Family our recently Baptised children:

  • Maya Grace Dalton
  • Saibh Rachel Kerrin
  • Thomas Joseph McBrien

 

 

 

 

 

 CLONARD NOVENA

Concludes this Thursday 23rd  June. There are new Novena times.

Leaflets and details available in Church porch.

 

 

 

 

MONEY MATTERS

WEEKLY OFFERING – Cash Collection and Standing Order £1777.02

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

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION  –  will be taken up at all Masses this weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMER PROGRAMMES

DOWN & CONNOR LOUGH DERG THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE  – will take place this year from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July.  The cost of the pilgrimage is £60.00. The cost does not include travel to the island. For details of travel arrangements and to book a place please call the Living Church Office on 028 9069 0920 or email livingchurch@downandconnor.org by Friday 17th June.

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL  –  Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th July.  This is a four day celebration of faith for young people aged 16 to 35 years.  There is an action packed programme of inspiring talks, workshops, testimonies, prayer, music,  drama and much more.   The festival is donation only.  Free buses available from all around Ireland.  For more information and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie

RETREAT – Contemplative silent Centering Prayer retreat, 19th – 26th July, Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar. For registration and further details contact Eileen by email: contemplativeoutreachireland@gmail.com or by phone: 00353876017709. The prayer group meets every Tuesday, 7.30pm – 9.00pm, in Tobar Mhuire. Newcomers welcome.

IRISH DANCE SUMMER SCHEME – from Monday 1st to Friday 5th August in St. Colmcille’s Parochial Hall  from 9.45am to 12.30pm.  Fun week of Irish dance for all, both experienced and beginner Irish Dancers welcome. Cost £55 per week. To book a place or enquire contact Nicola Oakes on  Leonardnicola@hotmail.com  or 077 1892 7242.

SUMMER DRAMA HOLIDAYS – residential and non-residential bookings taken, for young people aged 8 years to 18 years, during July and August, in Garron Tower, St Kilian’s College, Co Antrim. Contact – Roma Tumelty: 02890 778099 / www.summerdrama.co.uk  / Twitter@SummerDramaHols

 

 

 

 

OTHER NOTICES

CATHOLIC SINGLES is an organisation which helps single adult Catholics of all ages meet, either one to one or through social events. Please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk

ANNUAL DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE – on St Patrick’s Mountain Saul, will take place this Sunday 19th June. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Noel Treanor at 3.00pm.

SOS BUS NI – Concentio Chamber Choir Summer Concert  on Wednesday 22nd June, 8.00pm at St John’s Church of Ireland, Malone Road, Belfast. Featuring John Rutters Gloria and other choral classics. There will be a retiring collection in support of SOS Bus NI. SUMMER GRADUATION MASSES – Queen’s University, Belfast Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated on each day during the graduation celebrations, in the Catholic Chaplaincy, 28 Elmwood Avenue, BT9 6AY, from Thursday 30th June until Wednesday 6th July (Sunday excluded), at 12.45pm. All graduates, their families and friends are most welcome to attend, there will be tea and coffee served after Mass.

 

12th June 2016

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 866, 452, 499)

11th week in Ordinary Time

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

 

Entrance        O Lord, hear my voice, for I have called to you; be my  help.          

Antiphon        Do not abandon or forsake me, O God, my Saviour.

1st Reading   (2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13)  The Lord forgives your sin; you are not to die.

Response          Forgive, Lord, the guilt of my sin.

2nd Reading   (Galatians 2:16, 19-21)  I live now not with my own life but with the life of

                        Christ who lives in me.

Acclamation   Alleluia, alleluia!  I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, says the Lord;

                        no one can come to the Father except through me.  Alleluia!

Gospel          (Luke 7:36-8:3)  Her many sins have been forgiven, or she would not have

                        shown such great love.

Children:      Jesus was eating a meal with an important person when a woman came in.

Everyone thought she was a bad person.  She brought expensive ointment and

covered Jesus’ feet in ointment and kisses.  She was showing Jesus how sorry

she was for the things she had done wrong.  Jesus forgave her sins.  This

woman was forgiven, and Jesus welcomed her back as a friend.

Communion  There is one thing I ask of the Lord, only this do I seek: to live in the house

Antiphon       of the Lord all the days of my life.

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.30pm

Tom Fleming

 9.30am

 

 9.30am

 

 9.30am

 

 9.30am

 

 9.30am

Julia & James Ferguson.      Anointing     of the sick.
 

Confession at 6.00pm

 11.30am

Mary Thompson

 

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 – Bernadette Barclay who died last Wednesday and Adrian Adams a former parishioner, who died recently.

 

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

Julia Ferguson, James Ferguson, Tom Fleming,Teresa Kelly,                                                        Josie Mc Millan, Mary Thompson.

 

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 –  is held in the parish every 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.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ROTA – To date more than 40 Volunteers have signed up to spend an hour with Jesus. However more Volunteers are required on Mondays and Tuesdays to cover the hourly slots: 4.00pm-5.00pm; 5.00pm–6.00pm; 6.00pm-7.00pm. The Blessed Sacrament may not be left without Adorers being present. Volunteer slips are available at  the back of the Church and completed ones can be left in the Bulletin box.

Please consider giving an hour to Jesus in his sacrament and receive the blessings that flow from this.

CHAPEL OF ADORATION – The Committee wish to thank the generosity of so many parishioners who sponsored or made contributions towards the cost of items to furnish the Chapel. All contributions are acknowledged and many thanks to all who made anonymous donations. Arrangements are already being made to order some items.

Those who still wish to contribute to setting up this Chapel of Adoration may do so. Envelopes and slips can be found on the table at the back of the Church and returned to the parish office or placed in the Offertory collection baskets.

 

YEAR OF MERCY – CARE FOR THE SICK

 

“The signs he works, especially in favour of sinners, the poor, the marginalised, the sick, and the suffering, are all meant to teach mercy.  Everything in him speaks of mercy.  Nothing in him is devoid of compassion.”  Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus 8.

We all know someone who is ill.  Could you visit them or call them on the phone?  Remember to pray for the sick, that they may experience the healing only Christ can bring.

 

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 21st June 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.

 

 

CLONARD NOVENA

Will be held from this Wednesday 15th to Thursday 23rd  June.                       There are new Novena times.

Leaflets and details of services are available in the porch.

 

 

PARISH FAMILY

 

PARISH OFFICE  –  please note the new office hours: 10.00am to 12.30pm, Monday to Friday.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL’S ANNUAL REPORT  –  will be distributed after all Masses this weekend.

SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER GROUP – our next meeting will be next Tuesday 21st June, at 8.00 pm in the Committee Room.

WEDNESDAY CLUB – outing to Ballyscullion House, near Bellaghy, this Wednesday 15th June. Bus leaving car park at 10.00am sharp. Tea, coffee, biscuits on arrival. Tour of house. Lunch at 1.00pm. £25 includes house tour, lunch and bus. Ballyscullion Park is a beautiful historic estate and if you would like to join us on this trip phone Pat 9067 1036 or Anna 9065 1351 to book. Invite some friends to join in this enjoyable day out.

FAMILY MASS – next Sunday at 9.30am, to celebrate a successful year of Children’s Liturgy. Children who received their First Holy Communion recently are especially invited to come along in their First Holy Communion clothes.

BBQ –.

 

MONEY MATTERS

 

WEEKLY OFFERING – Cash Collection and Standing Order £1775.82

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

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION  –  will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.

PARISH DRAW – The winners of the 4th Parish Draw for 2016 are – £100 – Tracey McCourt (246), £75 – Phil Gregg (477) and £25 – Peter MacSorley (561).  Still not too late to join the Parish Draw please speak to any committee member or contact the Parish Office.

 

 

SUMMER PROGRAMMES

 

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME– running alongside the Going for Gold children’s scheme there will be a leadership training programme for young people aged 14 – 18 years.  The next training night is Friday 24th June, 7.00pm – 8.30pm.  Additional adult volunteers over 18 years of age are also needed for Going for Gold. Please consider helping on some or all of the dates on the mornings of: Monday 8th – Friday 12th August. Enquiries to Noeleen: 07879 498131 / colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk.

DOWN & CONNOR LOUGH DERG THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE  –  the fourth Living Church Lough Derg Three day Pilgrimage will take place this year from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July.  The pilgrimage will be the traditional three day format. The cost of the pilgrimage is £60.00. The cost does not include travel to the island. For details of travel arrangements and to book a place please call the Living Church Office on 9069 0920 or email livingchurch@downandconnor.org by Friday 17th June.

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL  –  Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th July.  This is a four day celebration of faith for young people aged 16 to 35 years.  There is an action packed programme of inspiring talks, workshops, testimonies, prayer, music,  drama and much more.   The festival is donation only.  Free buses available from all around Ireland.  For more information and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie

RETREAT – Contemplative silent Centering Prayer retreat, 19th – 26th July, Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar. For registration and further details contact Eileen by email: contemplativeoutreachireland@gmail.com or by phone: 00353876017709. The prayer group meets every Tuesday, 7.30pm – 9.00pm, in Tobar Mhuire. Newcomers welcome.

IRISH DANCE SUMMER SCHEME – from Monday 1st to Friday 5th August in St Colmcille’s Parochial Hall  from 9.45am to 12.30pm.  Fun week of Irish dance for all, both experienced and beginner Irish Dancers welcome. Cost £55 per week. To book a place or enquire contact Nicola Oakes on  Leonardnicola@hotmail.com  or 077 1892 7242.

SUMMER DRAMA HOLIDAYS – residential and non residential bookings taken, for young people aged 8 years to 18 years, during July and August, in Garron Tower, St Kilian’s College, Co Antrim. Contact – Roma Tumelty: 02890 778099 / www.summerdrama.co.uk  / Twitter@SummerDramaHols

 

OTHER NOTICES

 

JUNE MARKET – @ Ballyhackamore on next Saturday, 18th June,10.00am until 2.00pm in St Colmcille’s Church car park.

ANNUAL DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE – on St Patrick’s Mountain Saul, will take place next Sunday 19th June. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Noel Treanor at 3.00pm.

SOS BUS NI – Concentio Chamber Choir Summer Concert  on Wednesday 22nd June, 8.00pm at St John’s Church of Ireland, Malone Road, Belfast. Featuring John Rutters Gloria and other choral classics. There will be a retiring collection in support of SOS Bus NI.

FAMILY CARE ADOPTION SOCIETY – is presently seeking to recruit adoptive families for babies and young children.   For more information please contact us on

Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 1.00pm: 02871 368592  / 02890 691133

Email:email@familycaresociety.org   Website:www.familycaresociety.co.uk