Bulletin

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 24 NO. 40 21^st 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 School – www.stjosephsps.co.uk   Phone – 9065 0039

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

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

21^st 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 20^th 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

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 16^th 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

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 24 NO. 37 7^th July 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

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 906, 452, 499)

19^th week in Ordinary Time

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

Entrance  Antiphon	(Psalm 73:20. 19. 22. 23) Look to your covenant, O Lord, and forget not the life of your poor ones for ever. Arise, O God, and defend your cause, and forget not the cries of those who seek you.
1st Reading	(Wisdom 18:6-9) By the same act with which you took vengeance on our Foes, you made us glorious by calling us to you.
Psalm	(Psalm 32) Happy are the people the Lord has chosen as his own
2nd Reading	(Hebrews 11:1-2. 8-19) Abraham looked forward to a city founded, designed and built by God.
Acclamation	Alleluia, alleluia!  Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children. Alleuia!
Gospel	(Luke 12:13-48) You too must stand ready.
Children	Jesus  teaches his disciples that real treasure is not about buying precious things but it is about doing good things for others. He tells a story about two servents who are asked to do some jobs while their master is away. One servant works hard to get things done but the other does nothing. When the master comes back, he rewards the good servant for his good work. Jesus asks his disciples to carry on his work of spreading God’s love and happiness to all people, even when he is not with them.
Communion Antiphon	(Psalm 147:12, 14) O Jerusalem, glorify the Lord, who gives you your fill of finest wheat.

 

 

 

SUMMER MASS TIMES

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

in the Chapel of Adoration.

Entrance is from the outside door at the left side of the Church.

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is:

• Putting faith into action.
• Authentic witness of our belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
• A practical way of giving God adoration.
• To show gratitude to Our Lord Jesus for our redemption.
• Petitioning God for the needs of the parish and its people!

 

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.

 

STANDBY LIST – If you cannot commit on a regular basis but are willing to be contacted to stand in for an Adorer from time to time please put your name and telephone number on the Standby List found in the Adoration Chapel and the back of the Church.

 

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.

 

‘‘Indeed this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son and believes in him, shall have eternal life and I will raise him up on the last day”

(John 6: 40)

 

DECEASED

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

Niall O’Connor and Peggy McSorley.

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

John Price, Rita Rooney, James Wilkinson and Siro Malankara.

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

 

BAPTISM

The next Baptismal Course takes place on Tuesday 16^th 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 OFFICE

The office is open Monday to Thursday 10.00am-12.30pm and Friday 10.00am-1.00pm

PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND – St. Patrick’s Parish, which hosts the Door of Mercy for Down and Connor Diocese, will lead a Pilgrimage of Mercy to Poland from Thursday 8th to Thursday 15th September.  Pilgrims will be accommodated on a half-board basis in a luxury 4* hotel in the historic city of Krakow.

Pilgrims will have an opportunity to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, the shrine at Czestochowa, Wawel Castle and Cathedral, the birthplace of St. John Paul II, the tomb of St. Faustina, the shrine of Divine Mercy and Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

Itineraries and booking forms are available from St. Patrick’s Parish Office, 199 Donegall Street, Belfast (tel: 02890324597). The cost of the pilgrimage is 995 Euros per person sharing (a single supplement applies). Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment

MONEY MATTERS

WEEKLY OFFERING – Cash Collection £869 Standing order – £660

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

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

 

SUMMER EVENTS

YOUTH PROGRAMME –

Going For Gold: This Monday 8^th – Friday 12^th August (fully booked);

Lisburn Leisureplex : Monday 15^th August;

Tayto Park, Co Meath : Wednesday 17^th August;

Vertigo Trampoline Park : Friday 19^th August.

Enquries to Noeleen 078 7949 8131/ colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk.

Forms available in Church Porch.

NOVENA KNOCK –

14^th Aug Merciful like the Father – Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 8.30pm

15^th Aug Mary – Icon of God’s Mercy – Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 8:30pm

16^th Aug Compassion for…addictions – Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and8.30pm

17^th Aug Healing and Hope… – Events on at; 3.00pm and 8.30pm

18^th Aug Confession… Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 8.30pm

19^th Aug God’s Word of Mercy Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 8.30pm

20^th Aug The name of God is Mercy Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 8.30pm

21^st Aug The Joy of the Gospel… Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 8.30pm

22^nd Aug Becoming a merciful Person… Events on at; 12.00pm, 3.00pm and 6.00pm

More information regarding the Novena Knock can be seen on the notice board in the porch.

 

 

 

SURFING LIFE’S WAVES – Jim Deeds will launch his latest book, Surfing Life’s Waves, at St. Oliver Plunkett Parish during Féile an Phobail. Jim works for Living Church and is at the forefront of building lay involvement in the Catholic Church today. The book is written simply and is for anyone who is curious about life and the purpose to our existence. The event will start at 7.00pm on this Monday 8^th August in St. Oliver Plunkett Parish Hall, Glenveagh Drive. There will be readings, poetry, songs and a question and answer session.