3rd August

VOL. 22 NO. 35  3RD AUGUST 2014

 

Father Ciaran Feeney Adm.  191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB.

Tel. 9065 4157. Website: www.st-colmcilles.net  E-mail: stcolmcilles@hotmail.com

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.30pm

 

11.00am 9.30am

 

9.30am

 

9.30am

 

9.30am

Anointing of the Sick

Confession at 6.00pm    

 

     

 

SUMMER MASS TIMES

Vigil Mass – 6.30pm    Sunday Morning Mass – 11.00am

 

18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Page 627, 452 & 499)

18th Week in Ordinary Time

Readings : Sunday Cycle A, Weekday Cycle 2, Psalter Week 2

 

Entrance           O God, come to my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me!  You are  Antiphon      my rescuer, my help; O Lord, do not delay.

1st Reading                    (Isaish 55:1-3)  Come and eat.

Psalm               You open wide your hand, O Lord, you grant our desires.

2nd Reading       (Romans 8:35, 37-39)  No created thing can ever come between us and the love of God made visible to Christ.

Acclamation      Alleluia, alleluia!  Blessings on the King who comes, in the name of the Lord!  Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heavens!  Alleluia!

Gospel              (Matthew 14:13-21)   They all ate as much as they wanted.

Children           Jesus was very tired, but a big crowd of people was waiting for him.  All day long he healed those who were ill.  At teatime everyone was hungry, but all they had were five loaves and two fishes.  After Jesus blessed the food there was enough for everyone.

Communion      You have given us, O Lord, bread from heaven, endowed with all delights  Antiphon     and sweetness in every taste.

 

Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds

in the evening please close the car park gates.

 

PARISH OFFICE

The parish office will close this coming week.

 

PARISH WEBCAM

Parishioners are invited to view parish Masses and other parish services with the help of the parish website: www.st-colmcilles.net where you will find the Webcam. Click on ‘WEBCAM’ and scroll to view. The picture quality has been greatly enhanced recently. The Webcam is normally on 24 hours a day. It should also work on iphones, ipads and Android devices. The sound is normally only on during Mass and other Church services.

 

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 Tuesday 19th August 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 FAMILY

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458.  Our members are Regiena Babu, Eileen Brogan, Eithne Daly, Maire Devine, Brenda McMeekin, David McMeekin, Celine Molloy, Joan Rogan and Lucy Traynor.

LIVING YOUTH – a group of 44 young people and leaders from across the Diocese will travel on pilgrimage to Rome from Monday to Friday this week.  Your prayers are asked for the success of the pilgrimage as we connect with the roots of our Catholic faith and support each other on our faith journey.  While in Rome we will pray for the intentions of those at home.

CERTIFICATE IN LECTIO DIVINA FACILITATION  –  in Association with St. Mary’s University College, Belfast.  The Certificate in Lectio Divina Facilitation aims to equip participants to facilitate small Lectio Divina groups in a parish or community setting.  Pope Francis in his apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium recommended the ancient  practice of lectio divina, a practice of prayerfully reading scripture and “allowing it to enlighten and renew us.”  This course is offered to men and women from all walks of life who have completed the Pathways course or its equivalent or who are involved in some form of prayer guidance or Scripture study. It is possible to do the course for validation by St. Mary’s University College or for personal development alone.   This two-year programme runs from September to June each year and will be held on seven Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm at Drumalis.  For further information and booking form, please contact Drumalis on 2827 2196/2827 6455 or email maura@drumalis.co.uk  Further details available on Drumalis website – http://www.drumalis.co.uk

PARISH FACEBOOK  – please search for St Colmcilles Parish on Facebook and ‘like’ to join the page for up to date parish information and uplifting comments.

DECEASED –   We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

John Price,  Rita Rooney  and  Declan Hughes

 

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.

 

COMING EVENTS

SUMMER PROGRAMME  – for children and youth in August.  Application forms and more details can be found in the Church porch. The programme includes: a Youth Leadership programme; a visit to Aurora Pool in Bangor; Children’s Holiday Bible Week ‘On Safari’;  day trip to M&D’s Theme Park in Scotland; adventure activities day; sports coaching; family camp weekend; youth residential retreat. Enquiries to Noeleen: 078 7949 8131 or  email colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk

DRUMALIS  –  the parish retreat this year will take place from Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th September.  Anyone who is interested in going please contact Pat on 9067 1036, to book a place.

 

RCIA AT ST. MARY’S, CHAPEL LANE

Fr James Boyle of St Mary’s has prepared a notice for Parish Bulletins regarding a RCIA course beginning in his parish in October:

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process of evangelization that is made available at St Mary’s, Chapel Lane. It is a weekly process of talks and discussion covering a wide range of aspects of the Catholic faith and the scripture reading for the following Sunday. Meetings take place in the Fr. Hugh O’Donnell Room at St Mary’s on Thursday evenings from 7.00pm till 8.30pm.

RCIA is for individuals from any faith background (and none) who want to explore and enquire into the catholic faith. Participants come from all walks of life, ages and backgrounds. What they all have in common is that they felt the call of God urging them to change the direction of their lives.  RCIA is also for cradle Catholics who want a deeper understanding of their Catholic faith and for Catholics who have lapsed from the practice of celebrating their faith with the community at Sunday Mass and whom God is inviting to come back to him.

Ultimately, the RCIA journey of faith exploration and development culminates in the reception of the catechumens/candidates* into the catholic community at Pentecost, if after their exploration and enquiry into the Catholic faith the Holy Spirit inspires them to do so.

The RCIA process begins at St. Mary’s, Chapel Lane, in October. It is open to persons from any parish. Many people, young and old, are searching for a deeper meaning in life.

Anyone wishing to take part please contact Fr. James Boyle on 9032 0482 to arrange a meeting and register or by email: administratorofstmarys@btinternet.com

* Catechumens: are those who have not yet been baptized;

Candidates: are those baptized into another Christian denomination.

OTHER NOTICES

BE STILL  –  Directed Retreat, from this Thursday to next Sunday. Led by Mrs Breige O’Hare in St Anthony’s Retreat Centre, Burnfoot, Donegal.  Offering prayer and rest in beautiful surroundings, with daily Eucharist, spiritual direction (Ignatian), scripture-based prayer and reflection and Sacrament of Reconciliation. Suggested donation: €175(£150)  Enquiries/ booking: ring 00 3537 4936 8370.

YOUTH 2000  –  Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 14​​th to Sunday ​17​​th August​.  For young people aged 16 to 35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people.  This Festival has been nicknamed the “Holy Oxygen” with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only.  Free buses available from towns throughout Ireland.  For more information and to book online see www.youth2000.ie or phone 075 9887 6399, or join us on facebook (youthtwothousandIreland).

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE –  To Our Lady’s shrine at Knock takes place on  Sunday 14th September.   Blessing of the sick 2.30 pm. Mass 3pm.  Chief is Celebrant Archbishop Charles Brown Papal Nuncio. Everyone welcome.  Children are invited to compose a prayer for their Grandparents and send it to
CGA office Castlebar St Westport Co Mayo. All prayers will be displayed in the basilica and blessed during the Mass.   For further information, coach and train travel email info@catholicgrandparentsassociation.com

27th July

VOL. 22 NO. 34  27TH JULY 2014

 

Father Ciaran Feeney Adm.  191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB.

Tel. 9065 4157. Website: www.st-colmcilles.net  E-mail: stcolmcilles@hotmail.com

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.30pm

John O’Neill

11.00am 9.30am

Ann Carroll

9.30am

 

9.30am

 

9.30am

Anointing of the Sick

Confession at 6.00pm    

 

     

 

SUMMER MASS TIMES

Vigil Mass – 6.30pm    Sunday Morning Mass – 11.00am

 

17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Page 623, 452 & 499)

17th Week in Ordinary Time

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

 

Entrance               God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; Antiphon he himself gives might and strength to his people.

1st Reading           (1 Kings 3:5, 7-12)  You have asked for a discerning judgement for yourself.

Psalm                    Lord, how I love your law!

2nd Reading          (Romans 8:28-30)  God intended us to become true images of his Son.

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                   (Matthew 13:44-52)   He sells everything he owns and buys the field.

Children               Jesus tells us that heaven is like a piece of valuable treasure that is worth searching for and finding.

Communion        Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all his benefits.

Antiphon             

 

Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds

in the evening please close the car park gates.

 

PARISH WEBCAM

Parishioners are invited to view parish Masses and other parish services with the help of the parish website: www.st-colmcilles.net where you will find the Webcam. Click on ‘WEBCAM’ and scroll to view. The picture quality has been greatly enhanced recently. The Webcam is normally on 24 hours a day. It should also work on iphones, ipads and Android devices. The sound is normally only on during Mass and other Church services.

 

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 Tuesday 19th August 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 FAMILY

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

HOLY HOUR  –  this Thursday evening from 7.00pm to 8.00pm in St. Peter’s Cathedral to thank God for the gift of the Eucharist and to pray for priests and vocations  This month we will be praying especially for the situation in Gaza, Syria and Iraq. All are most welcome.

PARISH FACEBOOK  – please search for St Colmcilles Parish on Facebook and ‘like’ to join the page for up to date parish information and uplifting comments.

DECEASED –   We pray for the repose of the soul of John O’Neill, who died recently.  We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Kathleen McNaughton,  Margaret Canney,  Owen Quigley,  Leo Morris  and  Rita Morris

MONEY MATTERS                        

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

The Monthly Stipend Collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.

COMING EVENTS

SUMMER PROGRAMME  – for children and youth in August.  Application forms and more details can be found in the Church porch. The programme includes: a Youth Leadership programme; a visit to Aurora Pool in Bangor; Children’s Holiday Bible Week ‘On Safari’;  day trip to M&D’s Theme Park in Scotland; adventure activities day; sports coaching; family camp weekend; youth residential retreat. Enquiries to Noeleen: 078 7949 8131 or  email colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk

OTHER NOTICES

BE STILL  –  Directed Retreat, from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th August. Led by Mrs Breige O’Hare in St Anthony’s Retreat Centre, Burnfoot, Donegal.  Offering prayer and rest in beautiful surroundings, with daily Eucharist, spiritual direction (Ignatian), scripture-based prayer and reflection and Sacrament of Reconciliation. Suggested donation: €175(£150)  Enquiries/ booking: ring 00 3537 4936 8370.

YOUTH 2000  –  Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 14​​th to Sunday ​17​​th August​.  For young people aged 16 to 35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people.  This Festival has been nicknamed the “Holy Oxygen” with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only.  Free buses available from towns throughout Ireland.  For more information and to book online see www.youth2000.ie or phone 075 9887 6399, or join us on facebook (youthtwothousandIreland).

 

 

DRUMALIS  –  the parish retreat this year will take place from Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th September.  Anyone who is interested in going please contact Pat on 9067 1036, to book a place.

 

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE –  To Our Lady’s shrine at Knock takes place on  Sunday 14th September.   Blessing of the sick 2.30 pm Mass 3pm.Chief Celebrant Archbishop Charles Brown Papal Nuncio. Everyone welcome.  Children are invited to compose a prayer for their Grandparents and send it to
CGA office Castlebar St Westport Co Mayo. All prayers will be displayed in the basilica and blessed during the Mass.   For further information,coach and train travel phone email info@catholicgrandparentsassociation.com

20th July

VOL. 22 NO. 33  20TH JULY 2014

 

Father Ciaran Feeney Adm.  191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB.

Tel. 9065 4157. Website: www.st-colmcilles.net  E-mail: stcolmcilles@hotmail.com

 

MASS  TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

6.30pm 11.00am No Mass No Mass No Mass No Mass No Mass
Maria-Therese Younger Frances McClure          

 

SUMMER MASS TIMES

Vigil Mass – 6.30pm    Sunday Morning Mass – 11.00am

 

DAILY MASS TIMES IN NEIGHBOURING PARISHES

St. Bernadette’s               Monday to Friday at 9.30am

St. Matthew’s                   Monday to Friday at 10.00am.

Holy Rosary                     Monday to Friday at 10.00am

St. Malachy’s                   Monday and Friday at 8am

Monday to Friday at 1.00pm

 

16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Page 618, 452 & 499)

16th Week in Ordinary Time

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

 

Entrance               See, I have God for my help.  The Lord sustains my soul.  I will sacrifice to Antiphon        you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.

1st Reading           (Wisdom 12:13, 16-19)  After sin you will grant repentance.

Psalm                    O Lord, you are good and forgiving.

2nd Reading          (Romans 8:26-27)  The Spirit expresses our plea in a way that could never be put into words.

Acclamation        Alleluia, alleluia!  May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us.  Alleluia!

Gospel                   (Matthew 13:24-43)   Let them both grow till the harvest.

Children               Jesus tells stories that help us understand what heaven is like.  He tells stories that people at the time would understand, about sowing wheat and planting mustard seeds and mixing yeast into bread.

Communion        The Lord, the gracious, the merciful, has made a memorial of his wonders; Antiphon        he gives food to those who fear him.

 

Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds

in the evening please close the car park gates.

 

PARISH WEBCAM

Parishioners are invited to view parish Masses and other parish services with the help of the parish website: www.st-colmcilles.net where you will find the Webcam. Click on ‘WEBCAM’ and scroll to view. The picture quality has been greatly enhanced recently. The Webcam is normally on 24 hours a day. It should also work on iphones, ipads and Android devices. The sound is normally only on during Mass and other Church services.

PARISH FAMILY

PARISH FACEBOOK  – please search for St Colmcilles Parish on Facebook and ‘like’ to join the page for up to date parish information and uplifting comments.

SISTERS FROM THE CONVENT OF ST. ELISABETH IN BELARUS­  –  will be visiting the parish this weekend.  There will be a stall in the porch selling products made by the sisters for parishioners to purchase.

DECEASED –   We pray for the repose of the souls of Ann Carroll and Raymond Hamill, who died during the past week.  We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Maria-Therese Younger, Frances McClure  and Maureen Edwards

MONEY MATTERS                        

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

PASTORAL SERVICES COLLECTION  –  will be taken up at all Masses this weekend.  This collection is used to help subsidise the parish’s contribution to the administrative cost of the Diocese

COMING EVENTS

SUMMER PROGRAMME  – for children and youth in August.  Application forms and more details can be found in the Church porch. The programme includes: a Youth Leadership programme; a visit to Aurora Pool in Bangor; Children’s Holiday Bible Week ‘On Safari’;  day trip to M&D’s Theme Park in Scotland; adventure activities day; sports coaching; family camp weekend; youth residential retreat. Enquiries to Noeleen: 078 7949 8131 or  email colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk

DRUMALIS  –  the parish retreat this year will take place from Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th September.  Anyone who is interested in going please contact Pat on 9067 1036, to book a place.

OTHER NOTICES

BE STILL  –  Directed Retreat, from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th August. Led by Mrs Breige O’Hare in St Anthony’s Retreat Centre, Burnfoot, Donegal.  Offering prayer and rest in beautiful surroundings, with daily Eucharist, spiritual direction (Ignatian), scripture-based prayer and reflection and Sacrament of Reconciliation. Suggested donation: €175(£150)  Enquiries/ booking: ring 00 3537 4936 8370.

YOUTH 2000  –  Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 14​​th to Sunday ​17​​th August​.  For young people aged 16 to 35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people.  This Festival has been nicknamed the “Holy Oxygen” with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only.  Free buses available from towns throughout Ireland.  For more information and to book online see www.youth2000.ie or phone 075 9887 6399, or join us on facebook (youthtwothousandIreland).