1st January 2017
SUNDAY BULLETIN
1st January 2017
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
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
(Page 79, 452, 504)
Octave of Christmas
Readings : Sunday Cycle A, Psalter Week 2
| Entrance Antiphon | Hail Holy Mother who gave birth to the King, who rules heaven and earth forever. |
| 1st Reading | They are to call down my name on the sons of Israel, and I will
bless them. Numbers 6:22-27 |
| Psalm | O God, be gracious and bless us.
Psalm 23 |
| 2nd Reading | God sent his Son, born of a woman.
Galatians 4:4-7 |
| Acclamation | Alleluia, alleluia! At various times in the past and in various different ways, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets; but in our own time, the last days, he has spoken to us through his Son. Alleluia! |
| Gospel | They found Mary and Joseph and the baby…when the eighth day
came they gave him the name Jesus. Luke 2:16-21 |
| Children | The Shepherds said to Mary and Joseph that an Angel has told them about the birth of this special baby. The people listening were amazed. Mary really thought about all of this. She named the baby Jesus, just as the Angel had asked. |
| Communion Antiphon | Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. |
MASS TIMES
| Saturday | Sunday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 6.30pm
Paddy Kearney Harry Mc Kenna |
9.30am
Vera Donnelly |
9.30am
|
9.30am
Novena
|
9.30am
7.00pm Vigil of Epiphany
|
9.30am
Feast of Epiphany
Anointing of the sick |
| Confessions 6.00pm | 11.30am
Jacqui Quigley Mary Elliott |
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monday and Tuesday from 2.00pm to 9.00pm
in the Chapel of Adoration.
DECEASED
We pray for the repose of the souls of those who have died recently, especially: Gerry Daly.
We also remember all those whose anniversaries
occur at this time of year especially: Vera Donnelly, Mary Elliott,
Paddy Kearney, Harry Mc Kenna and Jacqui Quigley.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT – we can be contacted on
07456 989458
NOTICES
BAPTISM
When arranging a Baptism please contact the Parish office to register attendance at the Baptism meeting. This will be held every third Tuesday of each month in the Iona Room. You may arrange the Baptism date at this meeting and complete the registration card. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 17th January at 8.00pm.
CONFIRMATION
Parents Meeting on Tuesday 10th January at 7.00pm in the Parochial Hall.
Service of Light, a Confirmation Commitment ceremony, on Saturday 14th January at 6.30pm Mass.
Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday 22nd January at 11.30am Mass.
THE LIVE CHRISTMAS CRIB IN BELFAST
The Live Crib in Belfast is open in the Grotto of St Mary’s Church, Chapel Lane, from 10.30am – 5.00pm, until Saturday 7th January 2017.
WEEKLY OFFERING
Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the Christmas Voluntary Collection last weekend.
PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office will reopen this Tuesday 3rd January, 10.00am – 12.30pm.
THE SERVICE OF LOVE
Love and service is the ‘Golden Rule’ and ‘Royal Road’ of the gospel.
The way of the spirit is the way of humble service. This is Jesus’ invitation to all: ‘The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be exalted’ (Matthew 23:11)
We do not serve or love by our own strength but through God’s grace.
‘If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ our Lord’ (Peter 4:11)
Lord, may my thoughts be full of faith, my words echo your widom, and my life be filled with service.
UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE
This programme will resume on Wednesday 11th January, 7.30pm – 9.00pm and is repeated on Friday 13th February, 10.00am – 11.30am.
The Bible is at the heart of our faith and our relationship with God. It is a place where our heavenly Father meets us and speaks to us with love. Millions have found it to be a rich source of wisdom, encouragement, instruction and solace.
This programme is presented by Jeff Cavins on DVD. His dynamic teaching in conjunction with thought provoking discussion questions, will open the door to you, to a new found understanding of God’s word.
Dates for your diary:
Wednesday evening: 11th, 18th, 25th January; 1st February.
Friday morning: 13th, 20th, 27th January (repeats)
BOOKS
PRAYING TO GOD OUR FATHER
Praying To God Our Father is a book of spiritual reflections and a source of prayer, written by Fr Paddy Delargy. It is based on the commentary on the Lord’s Prayer by St Francis of Assisi. The book is available at the back of the Church and a suggested donation of £5 is requested. Please put money in one of the boxes in the wall, next to the candelabra. All proceeds go to TAP to support our twinned parish of Moita Bwawani, for our Tanzanian Africa Project.
DIOCESAN DIRECTORY 2017
The new Directory is available at the back of the Church, price £4.
The Directory provides up to date lists of Priests, Parishes, Times of Masses and other Services in all parishes, Diocesan Bodies, Religious Orders, Organisations, Schools and Colleges, and also an index of deceased Bishops and Priests from 1960 – 2016. Please put money in one of the boxes in the wall next to the candelabra.
YOUTH
NEW ALTAR SERVERS
Young people who have recently attended training to join the Altar Servers’ teams, should come again to training either on Wednesday 11th January at 3.10pm, or Sunday 15th January at 10.20am in the Church.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
Additional youth readers for the Prayers of the Faitful will commence training shortly. Please contact Noeleen on 07879 498131 if your son or daughter would like to join the rota for the Prayers.
PARISH YOUTH GROUP
The Parish Youth group resumes next Saturday 7th January, 7.15pm-9.00pm. This is an opportunity for young people to meet in a safe environment where they feel bonded with the parish community and have good role models who foster the Catholic ethos. Volunteers over the age of 18 years are needed to sustain this vital parish outreach. Please contact Noeleen : 07879 498131 if you feel that you could help in any way.