Bulletin

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 22 NO. 09  26^TH JANUARY 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

 

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.30pm Clare Knox	9.30am Tom Toland	9.30am	9.30am	9.30am	9.30am John Doyle Anointing of the Sick
Confessions at 6.00pm	11.30am Brendan Small

 

Confirmation will be celebrated in the parish

at 11.30am Mass next Sunday. 

 

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.00pm		9.00am	9.00am	9.00am	9.00am

 

 

Begins this Sunday and ends next Sunday. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2014 is: ‘Catholic Schools – Centres of Faith and Learning’.  This is an opportunity to celebrate the unique contribution that Catholic schools, both primary and post-primary, make to the mission of the Church in our local faith communities and throughout the wider church. Our parish is joining in the celebrations by having a special Mass at 9.30am thisWednesday with the children from St Joseph’s school.

 

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

INTERCESSORY PRAYER TEAM  –  is a small group who meet on a weekly basis to add their voices to yours, presenting your needs to God. Requests for prayer can be made by completing a Petition Slip and placing in the  Prayer Request Box, both of which can be found in Our Lady’s Prayer Space, or by emailing colmcilleprayer@yahoo.co.uk.  All requests are treated with the strictest confidence and you can make your request anonymously if you wish.

A SEVEN DAY CANDLE  – burns continuously at Our Lady’s Prayer Space in the Sanctuary for the intentions of a sponsor. Candles cost £5 each and this offering should be placed in the box in the wall when you light your candle.

WEEKLY CATHOLIC PAPERS AND MAGAZINES FOR SALE –  the following are available on a weekly basis at the back of the Church: Ireland’s Own, Universe, Catholic Times, Irish Catholic and Catholic Herald.  Please put money in box at any of the Candelabras.

DOWN & CONNOR DIOCESAN DIRECTORY  –  copies of the Down & Connor Diocesan Directory, price £3.00, are on sale at the back of the Church. Please put money in either of the Candelabra boxes.

EVANGELII GAUDIUM  –  “The Joy of the Gospel” by Pope Francis, copies of the book are at the back of the Church.  Price £5 each, please put money in either of the Candelabra boxes.

RECENTLY BAPTISED CHILDREN  –  if your child was baptised last year in the parish and you wish to keep your child’s card from the Baptism Tree it will be available in the Sacristy after all Masses this weekend.

LIVING YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME – join with us as we step back to the very beginnings of our faith and the heart of the Roman Catholic Church.  From 4^th – 8^th August we will immerse ourselves in the history of the Church, we will visit the ancient Christian sites of the Eternal City, the tombs of Peter and Paul, the Colosseum, the Catecombs, the Vatican and much more. Price including flights, transfers, accommodation half board, sweat shirt and t-shirts  – £650, which can be subsidised through fund raising.  If you are aged between 16 and 25 and would like to join us, please contact Claire for an Application Form which should be returned by this Friday  – info@livingyouthni.org.

DECEASED –   We pray for the repose of the souls of Aileen Hurley, a parishioner and Gerry Corscadden, a former parishioner, both of whom died recently and for John Graves, whose month’s mind occurs this weekend.  We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Clare Knox,  Tom Toland,  Brendan Small,  John Doyle,  Nicholas Nelson, Margaret Boylan,  Kathleen McKenna,  Patricia O’Connor McGuinness,  Gerry Riddell,

William Neeson,  Mary Neeson  and  Joseph Duffy.

MONEY MATTERS

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

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

VOCATION WEEKEND – A Vocation Weekend for Students and young men will take place in Drumalis Retreat House, Larne from Friday 14^th to Sunday 16^th February.  The Weekend is for anyone who is thinking about the possibility of a Vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life.  Anyone interested should contact Fr. John Murray St. Michael’s Presbytery, 200 Finaghy Road North, Belfast BT11 9EG or phone 9091 3761 for further information.  You can also email Fr John at mail@frmurray.co.uk.

DISCERNING VOCATIONS – a retreat for young women who are considering their vocation in the Church – a look at married life, the single life, lay missionary work, the religious life, consecrated life in the world and the contemplative life. Venue: Drumalis Retreat House, Larne on Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th March. Cost: a donation is acceptable. If interested contact the Diocesan Vocation Director: Fr. John Murray at 9091 3761 or email: mail@frmurray.co.uk or also contact Mags Tierney at 075 3741 4387 (text only) or magstierney08@gmail.com.

ST. BRIGID’S CROSSES  –  next Saturday is the Feast of St Brigid.  St. Brigid’s Crosses will be available after all Masses next weekend.  Donation requested £1.  All money goes to Third World Charities

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION –  will take place next Sunday at 11.30am Mass.

BALLYHACKAMORE GOLF SOCIETY  –  will hold their Annual General Meeting next Sunday in the Iona Room of the Parochial Hall at 4.00pm.  All members are welcome to attend. New members will also be welcomed. Further information is available from Peter 907 63822.

APOSTOLIC WORK  –  next meeting will be on Tuesday 4th February at 8.00pm in the Iona Room.

ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE  –  the principal and staff of the college would like to invite all Pirmary 7 pupils, prospective 6^th form students and their parents to their Open Night this Thursday evening from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.  Principal’s address at 7.00pm.

CURIOUS CHRISTIANS  –  study group continues in the Stye Brae Centre, Gilnahirk, this Monday evening at 8.00pm. Everyone will be welcome.

4 CORNERS FESTIVAL – continues to Saturday 1st February.  The Festival consists of innovative events during and around the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. These events are designed to entice people out of their own ‘corners’ and into new places where they will encounter new perspectives.  Some of this year’s festival highlights include: This Sunday at 7.00pm – The Psychology of Peace in the Sermon on the Mount with Roddy Cowie in Fitzroy Presbyterian Church University Street.  This Monday at 7.30pm – 4 corners, 4 stories with Church leaders in South Belfast Methodist, Lisburn Road.  This Wednesday 7.00pm in An Culturlann, 216 Falls Road, Padraig O’Tuama will read from second collection of poetry “Sorry for your Troubles”. This collection concentrates on the stories of real people struggling with the events of our recent history. If anyone would like to attend this event and would like to go in the company of others, please contact Brian McLoughlin 077 3829 2160.  This Thursday at 7.30pm – Listening to your Enemies with Pat Magee and Jo Berry (chaired by Rev Lesley Carroll) in Skainos, Newtownards Road.  For full programme and other details see www.4cornersfestival.com.

ST. GERARD’S ERC  – Gortnamona, is moving to a new building. A  final Mass in thanksgiving for this place of Faith and Learning will be celebrated this Thursday at 11.00am in the school Assembly Hall. Everyone is welcome.

 

HEARING LOSS?  –  Action on Hearing loss runs a free Hear to Meet group at Harvester House Court, 4-8 Adelaide Street, Belfast.  The next session is scheduled for Friday 7^th February from 10.30am to 12.30pm. If you’re over 55 and have a hearing loss, come along, and make new friends by meeting other people who understand what it is like to live with hearing loss and enjoy activities. We’ll be happy to meet you!

TEXAS HOLDEM NIGHT in Shandon Park Golf Club this Friday evening starting at 7:30pm.  Everyone is welcome. Contact Philip  on 079 9054 1310 or Fintan on (077 4702 1126 to book your place.

BEING SURPRISED BY JOY  –  re-inhabiting the Earth Spring Conference in Drumalis from Friday 7^th to Sunday 9^th February.  We are delighted to have Mary Colwell as the keynote speaker for this annual environmental conference. Mary is an award winning television producer, feature writer for “The Tablet” and consultant on the relationship between religion and the natural world.   It is possible to attend on a residential or non-residential basis for the full weekend and there is also the opportunity to attend for the day only on Saturday. For further details or to book a place, please contact Drumalis on 2827 2196 or 2827 6455.  Booking forms can also be downloaded from www.drumalis.co.uk

BELFAST PIONEER REGION  –  the AGM of the Belfast Pioneer Regional Council will take place in Clonard Monastery at 3.00pm on Sunday 9th February.   All adult Pioneers are welcome to come along and have their say about Pioneer affairs within the Belfast Region.  Please come along and help shape the future of the Belfast Pioneer Council

ADULT IRISH DANCE CLASSES   –  every Tuesday evening at 8.30pm in Holy Family Parish Centre (120 Cavehill Rd). Contact Anne 9032 4732 or 077 1423 3298 or email annereidirishdance@gmail.com

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL  –  Ormeau Road is now on Facebook
To keep up to date with what is happening in the shop, please visit us at 
St Vincent de Paul Shop-Ormeau Road.  Drop by and say hello.

HELP IMPROVE LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSONS  –  give time, get inspired.  Volunteers are vital to our work and make a real difference to everyone living with Parkinson’s in the Belfast area.  You can volunteer for us in lots of ways, from raising awareness of Parkinson’s to helping at a support group. Here’s what some of our volunteers say about volunteering at Parkinson’s UK – “I feel that I am part of something really special and that what is achieved really does make a difference to people with Parkinson’s.”  “Raising funds for research gives me hope that a cure will be found”.  “Volunteering lets me focus on what I can do, rather than what I can’t do because of my Parkinson’s.”  Join us today and you will be part of a team with full training to carry out your role. You will also have a dedicated person to support you and receive out of pocket expenses.  For more information on the volunteer roles available and an application pack contact Paula Mc Larnon, Branch and Volunteer Support, 0844 225 3684 or email pmclarnon@parkinsons.org.uk

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 22 NO. 08  19^TH JANUARY 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

 

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.30pm	9.30am	9.30am	9.30am Julie Gibson	9.30am	9.30am Anointing of the Sick
Confessions at 6.00pm	11.30am

 

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.00pm		9.00am	9.00am	9.00am	9.00am

 

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 this Tuesday evening 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.

 

 

INTERCESSORY PRAYER TEAM  –  is a small group who meet on a weekly basis to add their voices to yours, presenting your needs to God. Requests for prayer can be made by completing a Petition Slip and placing in the  Prayer Request Box, both of which can be found in Our Lady’s Prayer Space, or by emailing colmcilleprayer@yahoo.co.uk.  All requests are treated with the strictest confidence and you can make your request anonymously if you wish.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK  – will begin next Sunday and end on Sunday 2^nd February. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2014 is: ‘Catholic Schools – Centres of Faith and Learning’.  This is an opportunity to celebrate the unique contribution that Catholic schools, both primary and post-primary, make to the mission of the Church in our local faith communities and throughout the wider church. Our parish is joining in the celebrations by having a special Mass at 9.30am next Wednesday with the children from St Joseph’s school.

A SEVEN DAY CANDLE  – burns continuously at Our Lady’s Prayer Space in the Sanctuary for the intentions of a sponsor. Candles cost £5 each and this offering should be placed in the box in the wall when you light your candle.

LIVING YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME – join with us as we step back to the very beginnings of our faith and the heart of the Roman Catholic Church.  From 4^th – 8^th August we will immerse ourselves in the history of the Church, we will visit the ancient Christian sites of the Eternal City, the tombs of Peter and Paul, the Colosseum, the Catecombs, the Vatican and much more. Price including flights, transfers, accommodation half board, sweat shirt and t-shirts  – £650, which can be subsidised through fund raising.  If you are aged between 16 and 25 and would like to join us, please contact Claire for an Application Form which should be returned by Friday 31^st January 2014  – info@livingyouthni.org.

DOWN & CONNOR DIOCESAN DIRECTORY  –  copies of the Down & Connor Diocesan Directory, price £3.00, are on sale at the back of the Church. Please put money in either of the Candelabra boxes.

EVANGELII GAUDIUM  –  “The Joy of the Gospel” by Pope Francis, copies of the book are at the back of the Church.  Price £5 each, please put money in either of the Candelabra boxes

RECENTLY BAPTISED CHILDREN  –  if your child was baptised last year in the parish and you wish to keep your child’s card from the Baptism Tree it will be available in the Sacristy after all Masses this weekend.

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

Pat Grant,  Bridie Grant,  Molly Gibson  and  Julie Gibson.

MONEY MATTERS

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

DIOCESAN YOUTH COMMISSION COLLECTION  – will be taken up at all Masses this weekend.  There is a flyer called “Supporting our Young People on their Faith Journey” available at the back of Church, giving details of the work being carried out by the Youth Commmisson in the Diocese.

VOCATION WEEKEND – A Vocation Weekend for Students and young men will take place in Drumalis Retreat House, Larne from Friday 14^th to Sunday 16^th February.  The Weekend is for anyone who is thinking about the possibility of a Vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life.  Anyone interested should contact Fr.John Murray St. Michael’s DISCERNING VOCATIONS – a retreat for young women who are considering their vocation in the Church – a look at married life, the single life, lay missionary work, the religious life, consecrated life in the world and the contemplative life. Venue: Drumalis Retreat House, Larne on Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th March. Cost: a donation is acceptable. If interested contact the Diocesan Vocation Director: Fr. John Murray at 9091 3761 or email: mail@frmurray.co.uk or also contact Mags Tierney at 075 3741 4387 (text only) or magstierney08@gmail.com.

Presbytery, 200 Finaghy Road North, Belfast BT11 9EG or phone 9091 3761 for further information.  You can also email Fr John at mail@frmurray.co.uk.

SERVICE OF LIGHT  –  a service of commitment for the young people who are preparing for Confirmation, will be held  this Saturday at the 6.30pm Mass.

BELMONT AND DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CHURCHES  –  will hold its Church Unity Week Service this Sunday, 7.00pm, at Knok Methodist Church.   Please come along and join the members of the other Churches in prayer.

SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER GROUP  –  our first meeting for 2014 will be this Tuesday evening, at 8.00 pm in the Committee Room.  We meet on the third Tuesday of each month and look at the readings for the following two Sundays, placing the readings in their historical, cultural and religous context. This is interspersed with short periods of discussion and reflection. Two people will be joining us in the new year, but there is still room for others. Meetings last about seventy five minutes.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION –  will take place on Sunday 2^nd February at 11.30am Mass.

ADULT IRISH DANCE CLASSES   –  every Tuesday evening at 8.30pm in Holy Family Parish Centre (120 Cavehill Rd). Contact Anne 9032 4732 or 077 1423 3298 or email annereidirishdance@gmail.com

4 CORNERS FESTIVAL – continues to Saturday 1st February.  The Festival consists of innovative events during and around the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. These events are designed to entice people out of their own ‘corners’ and into new places where they will encounter new perspectives.  Some of this year’s festival highlights include: This Sunday at 7.00pm – The Psychology of Peace in the Sermon on the Mount with Roddy Cowie in Fitzroy Presbyterian Church University Street.  This Friday at 7.30pm – Burns Night with Philip Orr and Mike Gaston in Sacred Heart Parish Centre, Old Park Road.  Monday 27^th January at 7.30pm – 4 corners, 4 stories with Church leaders in South Belfast Methodist, Lisburn Road.  Thursday 30^th January at 7.30pm – Listening to your Enemies with Pat Magee and Jo Berry (chaired by Rev Lesley Carroll) in Skainos, Newtownards Road.  For full programme and other details see www.4cornersfestival.com.

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE  –  Are you suffering the pain of loss? Looking for help and understanding? Beginning Experience is a support group for widowed, separated and divorced people, which meets every Wednesday from 8pm to 10pm in St Bride’s Hall, 38, Derryvolgie Avenue, recommencing Wednesday 29^th January 2014. For further information please contact Phil on 9020 7645 or Marie on 075 4207 0835.  There will be an information evening this Wednesday at 8.00pm. All welcome.

ACTION ON HEARING LOSS  –  is the new name for RNID. Our name has changed, but our vision hasn’t – a world where hearing loss doesn’t limit or label people, where tinnitus is silenced and where people value their hearing enough to look after it.  We also have a new website at www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL  –  Ormeau Road is now on Facebook
To keep up to date with what is happening in the shop, please visit us at 
St Vincent de Paul Shop-Ormeau Road Drop by, say hello and like our page.

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 22 NO. 07  12^TH JANUARY 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 Special Intention	9.30am Maura Neeson	9.30am	9.30am Raymond O’Neill	9.30am John Feenan	9.30am Anointing of the Sick
Confessions at 6.00pm	11.30am

 

 

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.00pm		9.00am	9.00am	9.00am	9.00am

 

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 21^st January 2014 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.

 

St Colmcilles has set up a Bereavement Support group to be present for and to listen to anyone suffering bereavement after a death, regardless of how long ago the death occurred. The group is here for all, regardless of culture, faith or no faith and is made up of nine parishioners who have all been trained by NI Hospice professionals; on-going training and guidance will continue with the Hospice team.  If you wish to know more about Bereavement Support please telephone us on 074 5698 9458 or complete a Request form and place in the Bereavement Support Box situated at the back of the Church and one of the group will make contact with you. The members of the group are: Regiena Babu, Eileen Brogan, Eithne Daly, Maire Devine, Brenda McMeekin, David McMeekin, Celine Molloy, Joan Rogan, Lucy Traynor.

 

 

INTERCESSORY PRAYER TEAM  –  is a small group who meet on a weekly basis to add their voices to yours, presenting your needs to God. Requests for prayer can be made by completing a Petition Slip and placing in the  Prayer Request Box, both of which can be found in Our Lady’s Prayer Space, or by emailing colmcilleprayer@yahoo.co.uk.  All requests are treated with the strictest confidence and you can make your request anonymously if you wish.

WEEKLY CATHOLIC PAPERS AND MAGAZINES FOR SALE –  the following are available on a weekly basis at the back of the Church: Ireland’s Own, Universe, Catholic Times, Irish Catholic and Catholic Herald.  Please put money in box at any of the Candelabras.

A SEVEN DAY CANDLE– burns continuously at Our Lady’s Prayer Space in the Sanctuary for the intentions of a sponsor. Candles cost £5 each and this offering should be placed in the box in the wall. An intentions form should then be completed and put in the bulletin box. Forms are found next to the bulletin box.

DOWN & CONNOR DIOCESAN DIRECTORY  –  copies of the Down & Connor Diocesan Directory, price £3.00, are on sale at the back of the Church. Please put money in either of the Candelabra boxes. The Directory gives information about every parish in the Diocese, listing the names and addresses of the Priests and Religious, the times of Masses, Parish Schools, Pastoral and Spiritual organisations and useful contact numbers.

EVANGELII GAUDIUM  –  “The Joy of the Gospel” by Pope Francis, copies of the book are at the back of the Church.  Price £5 each, please put money in either of the Candelabra boxes

RECENTLY BAPTISED CHILDREN  –  if your child was baptised last year in the parish and you wish to keep your child’s card from the Baptism Tree it will be available in the Sacristy after all Masses this weekend.

BAPTISM  –  we welcome into the parish Cillian Philip John McGinley who was baptised in St. Colmcilles last weekend.

DECEASED –   We pray for the repose of the soul of Bill Knox, a parishioner, who died recently and Nuala McKinley, a parishioner, who died on Wednesday.  We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Brian Nugent, Brendan O’Donnell,  Raymond O’Neill,  Dan McNaughton,

Catherine Mary Higgins  and  Maura Neeson

MONEY MATTERS

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

DIOCESAN YOUTH COMMISSION COLLECTION  – will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.  There is a flyer called “Supporting our Young People on their Faith Journey” available at the back of Church, giving details of the work being carried out by the Youth Commmisson in the Diocese.

DISCERNING VOCATIONS – a retreat for young women who are considering their vocation in the Church – a look at married life, the single life, lay missionary work, the religious life, consecrated life in the world and the contemplative life. Venue: Drumalis Retreat House, Larne on Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th March. Cost: a donation is acceptable. If interested contact the Diocesan Vocation Director: Fr. John Murray at 9091 3761 or email: mail@frmurray.co.uk or also contact Mags Tierney at 075 3741 4387 (text only) or magstierney08@gmail.com.

VOCATION WEEKEND – A Vocation Weekend for Students and young men will take place in Drumalis Retreat House, Larne from Friday 14^th to Sunday 16^th February.  The Weekend is for anyone who is thinking about the possibility of a Vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life.  Anyone interested should contact Fr.John Murray St. Michael’s Presbytery, 200 Finaghy Road North, Belfast BT11 9EG or phone 9091 3761 for further information.  You can also email Fr John at mail@frmurray.co.uk.

 

SAINT COLMCILLE’S GUIDE UNIT  – reopens for all sections this week.  Brigin Section – Monday evening from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.  Ranger Section – Monday evening from 8.15pm to 9.30pm.  Cygnet Section – Wednesday evening from 6.15pm to 7.15pm.  Guide Section – Wednesday evening from 7.30pm to 9.00pm.  For further information please contact Philomena on 9028 5401 or 077 6194 3649.

HALL COMMITTEE  –  will meet this Monday evening at 7.30pm.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL  –  will meet on Tuesday 14^th January at 7.30pm

SERVICE OF LIGHT  –  a service of commitment for the young people who are preparing for Confirmation, will be held  next Saturday at the 6.30pm Mass.

BELMONT AND DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CHURCHES  –  will hold its Church Unity Week Service next Sunday, 7.00pm, at Knok Methodist Church.   Please come along and join the members of the other Churches in prayer.

 

SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER GROUP  –  our first meeting for 2014 will be on Tuesday 21st January, at 8.00 pm in the Committee Room.  We meet on the third Tuesday of each month and look at the readings for the following two Sundays, placing the readings in their historical, cultural and religous context. This is interspersed with short periods of discussion and reflection. Two people will be joining us in the new year, but there is still room for others. Meetings last about seventy five minutes.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION –  will take place on Sunday 2^nd February at 11.30am Mass.

 

ST. MALACHY’S COLLEGE – will hold two Open Nights for prospective pupils on  this Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The Principal’s Address will begin at 7.00pm and Primary 6 and 7 pupils are welcome to attend.  Parking will be via Lincoln Avenue.

AQUINAS DIOCESAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL  –  Open Day next Saturday from 9.30am to 1.00pm.  Parents and prospective Year 8 pupils are very welcome to attend.  This will be an excellent opportunity to see the school, its state of the art facilities and to talk to pupils and staff.  The Principal, Mr Barry Kelly will address parents and pupils in the Assembly Hall at 9.30am and 11.30am.  Students who are interested in joining Sixth Form are also welcome.

 

ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL  –  St Comcille’s Conference of St Vincent de Paul would like to thank parishioners for your wonderfully generous response to our Christmas Appeal. Over the three weeks of the Appeal you contributed the magnificent sum of £4,132.  In the run up to Christmas we were able to help 30 needy families in our Conference area with money and toys for Christmas; 11 families with heating oil; and 4 families with furniture and kitchen appliances. We also visited our housebound parishioners with small Christmas gifts; and funded the Over 60s Parish Christmas Dinner & Party. We could not have done these things without your generous support.   So thank you again for your support not only this Christmas but throughout last year. The work of St Vincent de Paul continues all year round and we look forward with appreciation and thanks to your continued support in 2014.

TAP CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS  – We would like to thank all our parishioners and friends for their generosity in the appeal for our twinned parish of Moita Bwawani, Tanzania. We raised a total of £2, 265 for the projects and Fr. John Gallagher is delighted with the warm response and kindness.

BREDAGH SLIMATHON & EXCERISE PROGRAMME   –  Starts this Monday in St Josephs College, Ravenhill Road.  Weigh-in/Registration 6.30pm – 7.00pm  (All personal information remains confidential)  Exercise (optional) 7.00pm – 8.00pm – Circuits, Walking or Running (slow & fast groups to suit all levels)  Open to both members and non-members of Bredagh GAC.  12 week Programme – set your own targets and don’t worry if you haven’t done any exercise in a while – designed to suit all levels of fitness and all ages.  So if you just want to lose some weight and/or get fit and have some fun just turn up to register. 12 weeks programme – £30 to be paid in full on registration.  For more information call or e-mail Paul & Elaine Blaney – pbblaney@gmail.com or 078 8561 9616.

ADULT IRISH DANCE CLASSES   –  every Tuesday evening at 8.30pm in Holy Family Parish Centre (120 Cavehill Rd). Contact Anne 9032 4732 or 077 1423 3298 or email annereidirishdance@gmail.com

THE STORY OF FATIMA  –  will be presented, in Sr Lucia’s own words, delivered by Fr Michael Maher in St Oliver Plunkett Church this Wednesday evening from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.  All welcome; tea and coffee & biscuits.  Fr Maher is a member of the Marist Fathers, ie of The Society of Mary, Dundalk.

4 CORNERS FESTIVAL – runs from this Wednesday to Saturday 1st February.  The Festival consists of innovative events during and around the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. These events are designed to entice people out of their own ‘corners’ and into new places where they will encounter new perspectives.  Some of this year’s festival highlights include: Next Sunday at 7.00pm – The Psychology of Peace in the Sermon on the Mount with Roddy Cowie in Fitzroy Presbyterian Church University Street.  Friday 24^th January at 7.30pm – Burns Night with Philip Orr and Mike Gaston in Sacred Heart Parish Centre, Old Park Road.  Monday 27^th January at 7.30pm – 4 corners, 4 stories with Church leaders in South Belfast Methodist, Lisburn Road.  Thursday 30^th January at 7.30pm – Listening to your Enemies with Pat Magee and Jo Berry (chaired by Rev Lesley Carroll) in Skainos, Newtownards Road.  For full programme and other details see www.4cornersfestival.com.