Bulletin

VOL. 23 NO. 31   28^TH JUNE 2015

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

Phone – 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

 

13^TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – (Page 742, 452 & 499)

13^th Week in Ordinary Time

Readings : Sunday Cycle B, Weekday Cycle 1, Psalter Week 1

Entrance Antiphon	All peoples, clap your hands.  Cry to God with shouts of joy!
1st Reading	(Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-24)  It was the devil’s envy that brought death into the world.
Psalm	I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me.
2nd Reading	(2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15) In giving relief to others, balance what happens to be your surplus now against their present need
Acclamation	Alleluia, alleluia!  Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life: you have the message of eternal life  Alleluia!
Gospel	(Mark 5:21-43)   Little girl, I tell you to get up.
Children	Jairus asks Jesus to come to his home to heal his daughter.  Before they arrive, Jairus is told his daughter has died.  Jesus tells him not to worry but to believe.  Jesus takes the girl by the hand and tells her to get up.  The girl becomes alive and well again
Communion Antiphon	Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all within me, his holy name.

 

SUMMER MASS TIMES

Starting next weekend Vigil Mass – 6.30pm    Sunday Morning Mass – 11.00am

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.30pm	9.30am	No Mass	No Mass	No Mass	No Mass
Confession at 6.00pm	11.30am Claudine Smyth

 

DAILY MASS TIMES IN NEIGHBOURING PARISHES

St. Bernadette’s               Monday, Wednesday to Friday at 9.30am

Tuesday at 7.30pm

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

Holy Rosary                     Monday to Friday at 10.00am

Monday at 7.30pm

St. Malachy’s                   Monday and Friday at 8.00am

Monday to Friday at 1.00pm

 

Would those who are last to leave the Parish grounds

in the evening please close the car park gates.

 

 

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 18th 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

SUMMER MASS TIMES  –  there will be one Mass on a Sunday morning at 11.00am during the months of July and August, starting next Sunday.

DAILY MEDITATION FOR JULY  – copies of “Bible Alive” are available at the back of the Church. Price £2.25 each, please put money in either of the Candelabra boxes

SUMMER CHILDREN’S WEEK – application forms for the children’s holiday bible week ‘Under the Big Top’, from Monday 3^rd to Friday 7^th August, for 4 – 8 year olds,  are available in the Church Porch and from colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk

HALL BOOKINGS  –  please note Pat will not be available to take Parochial Hall bookings from this Wednesday until Tuesday 1^st September.

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.

DECEASED

We pray for the repose of the soul of Claudine Smyth, whose month’s mind occurs this weekend and for all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Malachi Higgins  and  James Armstrong

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.

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 Lisburn pool; Children’s Holiday Bible Week ‘Under the Big Top; day trip to M & D’s Theme Park in Scotland; adventure activities day at Delamont; youth residential retreat. Enquiries to Noeleen, 078 7949 8131 or email  colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk

IRISH DANCE SUMMER CAMP  –  from Monday 10^th to Friday 14^th August.  Each day from 9.45am to 12.30pm in the Parochial Hall, Open to all.  For both experienced and beginner Irish Dancers.  For more information or Booking form contact Nicola Oakes on 077 1892 7242 or email: leonardnicola@hotmail.com

PARISH RETREAT AT DRUMALIS  –  will take place from Saturday 12^th to Sunday 13^th September. For further details please ring Pat on 9067 1036.

CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF ST COLUMBANUS

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Luxeuil, Bregenz, St Gallen & Bobbio  –  to mark the Year of St Columbanus, Bishop Noel Treanor will lead a Diocesan Pilgrimage to sites associated with St Columbanus – Luxeuil, Bregenz, St Gallen and Bobbio from 24^th to 31^st August.  Anyone interested in taking part in the Pilgrimage is asked to contact Kieran Troy  on 00 353 5793 55050.

Bangor Colloquium   –  Part 2 will take place in Luxeuil from Thursday 17^th until Saturday 19^th September.  Part 3 will be held in Bobbio from Saturday 21^st until Sunday 22^nd November.  The title of the Bangor Colloquium is “Making Europe: Columbanus and his Legacy”.

REPORTS

CONGRATULATIONS – to Aoife Beard, Patrick Bingham, Rachael Kelly, Amy Owens,  Eimear Rodgers, Ciara Verdon, Ellie Wightman who were presented with the OCN Practical Youth Ministry Skills Leadership Level 1 award last Tuesday at the Youth Link NI awards ceremony. Youth Link NI is the inter-church youth service for Northern Ireland. It was established by the Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland, the Methodist Church in Ireland and the Presbyterian Church in Ireland in 1991. It exists to provide support and training for youth workers and community relations experiences for young people. Many of our parish young adults have had opportunities for Youth Ministry leadership training during the past five years with Youth Link NI.

Cheques were presented to “Cancer Focus” and St.Colmcille’s Parish following a choral concert on 17th April. The three choirs involved were from “Sing for Life”, St.Colmcille’s Church and St.Joseph’s Primary School. The concert was a fantastic success and raised £1700.

OTHER NOTICES

Ballyhackamore Library’s Knit and Natter group  –  they meet from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the main library every Monday.  All new members need to do is come along with whatever project they are completing.

Traditional Irish Music Workshop –  from 1^st to 3^rd July for all traditional instruments at all levels for children under the age of 18.  Classes will be held at St Columbanus College, Bangor from 10.00am to 1.00pm.  For more info please contact Niall McClean at 079 6007 2218.

Archbishop Eamon Martin –  invites you to join him at his formal investiture with the pallium in St Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh at 7.00pm Mass on Saturday 4^th July.  Pope Francis will bless and present the pallium to Archbishop Eamon privately after concelebrated Mass in St Peter’s Basilica, Rome on the Feast of St Peter and St Paul, 29^th June.  Archbishop Eamon will return to Armagh for the formal investiture by Archbishop Charles Brown, Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland in the presence of bishops and representatives from the nine dioceses in the ecclesiastical province of Armagh, including our own.  The pallium is a white woollen strip, worn around the Archbishop’s neck, which symbolises the bond between an archbishop and the Pope. The wearing of the pallium dates back to the fourth century. It predates the miter and the crozier as episcopal symbols.

All Ireland Rally for Life  –  coaches will be leaving Glengall Street, Belfast for the massive All Ireland Rally for Life to be held in Dublin on Saturday 4^th July. Holy Mass will be offered before the Rally in St Saviour’s Priory, Dominic St. Book your seat now and make a difference for Ireland’s unborn children. For further details, please contact Gemma on 077 9301 8805 or alternatively the Rally for Life Committee on 9027 8484 or emailinfo@preciouslife.com.

AROUND THE WORLD SUMMER CLUB  –  learn about different countries and cultures; speak some French, Spanish, Polish, Chinese; celebrate global festivals; do some artwork, sing songs and play instruments from different countries.  For more information contact Cathy McIver on 078 7026 643.

St Dominic’s Summer Activity Camp  – from 27^th to 31^st July from 10.00am to 3.00pm.  Cost £60.  Girls 8 to 14 years old. Each day participants will be involved in Games, Arts & Crafts and Drama. Lots of fun to be had. Closing date, Friday 3rd July. Contact: 9032 0081.

WORLD WAR II EVACUATION DAY CELEBRATIONS  –  to commemorate the 75^th anniversary of the evacuations from Belfast by the B.& C.D.R. Museum from Bloomfield to Comber by Railway.  For more information and registration froms contact the Museum Trust on 033 3344 1848 or email info@bcdr.co.uk.

90249745. PETER’S FOLLOWERS OF THE CROSS – annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 7^th to 12^th October.  Spiritual Director – Rev. Patrick McCafferty.  Fare – £599 per person inclusive of Belfast/Lourdes return flights, full board accommodation and all taxes.  For bookings and further information please contact James Hyndman on 9032 7218, Julieanne Hughes on 9024 6901 or Jimmy Barr on 90249745.

Tobar Mhuire Annual Summer Institute –  from 1^st to 3^rd July.  “Radical Hopefulness”  This year’s Summer Institute at Tobar Mhuire is an opportunity for reflection upon what it means to keep hope alive in contemporary society. Fr Robin Ryan CP, a Passionist from Chicago Theological Union, and Rev Ruth Patterson, a person known and respected by all of us will lead us as we explore the meaning of radical hopefulness in each of our lives.  Costs: £30 per day or £80 for 3 days (Includes lunch and talks). For further information or to book your place: Contact Tobar Mhuire on 8448 3044 Email: secretary@tobarmhuirecrossgar.com.

 

VOL. 23 NO. 30   21^ST JUNE 2015

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

Phone – 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

 

12^TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – (Page 738, 452 & 499)

12^th Week in Ordinary Time

Readings : Sunday Cycle B, Weekday Cycle 1, Psalter Week 4

Entrance Antiphon	The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed.  Save your people, Lord, and bless your hertiage, and govern them for ever.
1st Reading	(Job 38:1, 8-11)  Here your proud waves shall break.
Psalm	O give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures for ever.
2nd Reading	(2 Corinthians 5:14-17)  Now the new creation is here.
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	(Mark 4:35-41)   Who can this be?  Even the wind and the sea obey him.
Children	Jesus and his friends were in a boat when a storm blew up and the boat was about to sink.  Jesus was asleep in the back of the boat, so his friends woke him and he stood up and told the wind to be quiet and the waves to be still.  The wind died down and there was great calm.
Communion Antiphon	The eyes of all look to you, Lord, and you give them their food in due season.

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.30pm Josie McMillan T M George	9.30am	9.30am Josie McMillan	9.30am Sean Coyle	9.30am Paul McKeown	9.30am Anne Hughes Anointing of the Sick
Confessions at 6.00pm	11.30am Nancy Quinlan

 

 

Would those who are last to leave the Parish grounds

in the evening please close the car park gates.

 

 

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 18th 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.

SUMMER MASS TIMES  –  there will be one Mass on a Sunday morning at 11.00am during the months of July and August, starting Sunday 5^th July

PARISH BULLETIN  –  next Sunday will be the last bulletin until Sunday 30^th August.  There will be a one page information sheet available during July and August.

SUMMER CHILDREN’S WEEK – application forms for the children’s holiday bible week ‘Under the Big Top’, from Monday 3^rd to Friday 7^th August, for 4 – 8 year olds,  are available in the Church Porch and from colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk

BOOKING OF PAROCHIAL HALL  –  hall users are reminded that if they cancel a booking they must notify Pat so that the Hall can be allocated to another user.

MONEY MATTERS                        

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

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION  –  will be taken up at all Masses this weekend.  This collection was started centuries ago to provide financial support for the Pope and has evolved as a resource to fund the Holy See’s charitable actions for those in need. The Peter’s Pence Collection is used by the Pope to support special charitable projects in developing countries as well as defraying expenses of the work of the Church. ‘Peter’s Pence’ is the most characteristic expression of the participation of all the faithful in the Bishop of Rome’s charitable initiatives in favour of the universal Church. The Pope, being Pastor of the whole Church, is attentive to the material needs of poor dioceses, religious institutes and of faithful in grave difficulties (the poor, children, the elderly, those marginalized and the victims of war or natural disasters; concrete aid to Bishops or dioceses in need, Catholic education, assistance to refugees and immigrants, etc.).

DECEASED

We pray for the repose of the souls of Josie McMillan, Paul McKeown  and  Jim Quigg who died recently.  We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Nancy Quinlan,  T M George,  Sean Coyle  and  Anne Hughes  .

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.

THIS WEEK

CLONARD NOVENA – continues to this Thursday.  Leaflets giving all times and details of services are available in the porch.  Please take one home with you.   The Solemn Novena in Clonard is for the whole family and community, young and old – for those who believe and those in doubt – for those who are rejoicing and those who are struggling – for those who hope and those who despair.   Visit Clonard website for times of  Novena sessions.  Watch Live on webcam on  Web site: www.clonard.com Follow on Twitter & Facebook

FAMILY MASS – this Sunday at 9.30am, to celebrate the blessings of a successful year of the Ministry of Children’s Liturgy. There will also be a ceremony for commissioning of new young readers for the Prayers of the Faithful during Mass.

COMMISSIONING  –  of young people to read the Prayers of the Faithful, will take place at the 9.30am Mass this weekend. The parish welcomes into this ministry – Fodhla Beard, Rone Cyriac, Delvia Dominic, Donal Dominic, Donald Dominic, Kate Greene, Jamie Mc Conville, Sandra Saji, Nihal Shaji and Josh Vance.

SCHOOL LEAVERS MASS  –  at the 9.30am Mass this Tuesday.  All parishioners are welcome to join the school for the Mass and refreshments in school afterwards.

SUMMER VOLUNTEERS – meeting for young adult volunteers, with  the ‘Under the Big Top’ children’s holiday bible week is this Thursday at 7.00pm in the Parochial Hall. Additional volunteers aged 18+ are particularly welcome. Please contact Noeleen on 078 7949 8131.

Curry-Céilí Night –  will be held this Friday at 7.30pm in the Parochial Hall.  Admission £15 and includes Indian Curry/Irish Stew. Please support this event in aid of St. Colmcille’s/Gilnahirk India 2015 Project.  B.Y.O. refreshments.

COMING EVENTS

IRISH DANCE SUMMER CAMP  –  from Monday 10^th to Friday 14^th August.  Each day from 9.45am to 12.30pm in the Parochial Hall, Open to all.  For both experienced and beginner Irish Dancers.  For more information or Booking form contact Nicola Oakes on 077 1892 7242 or email: leonardnicola@hotmail.com

PARISH RETREAT AT DRUMALIS  –  will take place from Saturday 12^th to Sunday 13^th September. For further details please ring Pat on 9067 1036.

CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF ST COLUMBANUS

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Luxeuil, Bregenz, St Gallen & Bobbio  –  to mark the Year of St Columbanus, Bishop Noel Treanor will lead a Diocesan Pilgrimage to sites associated with St Columbanus – Luxeuil, Bregenz, St Gallen and Bobbio from 24^th to 31^st August.  Anyone interested in taking part in the Pilgrimage is asked to contact Kieran Troy  on 00 353 5793 55050.

Bangor Colloquium   –  Part 2 will take place in Luxeuil from Thursday 17^th until Saturday 19^th September.  Part 3 will be held in Bobbio from Saturday 21^st until Sunday 22^nd November.  The title of the Bangor Colloquium is “Making Europe: Columbanus and his Legacy”.

OTHER NOTICES

Ballyhackamore Library’s Knit and Natter group  –  they meet from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the main library every Monday.  All new members need to do is come along with whatever project they are completing.

Traditional Irish Music Workshop –  from 1^st to 3^rd July for all traditional instruments at all levels for children under the age of 18.  Classes will be held at St Columbanus College, Bangor from 10.00am to 1.00pm.  For more info please contact Niall McClean at 079 6007 2218.

All Ireland Rally for Life  –  coaches will be leaving Glengall Street, Belfast for the massive All Ireland Rally for Life to be held in Dublin on Saturday 4^th July. Holy Mass will be offered before the Rally in St Saviour’s Priory, Dominic St. Book your seat NOW and make a difference for Ireland’s unborn children. For further details, please contact Gemma on 07793018805 or alternatively the Rally for Life Committee on 9027 8484 or emailinfo@preciouslife.com.

St Dominic’s Summer Activity Camp  – from 27^th to 31^st July from 10.00am to 3.00pm.  Cost £60.  Girls 8 to 14 years old. Each day participants will be involved in Games, Arts & Crafts and Drama. Lots of fun to be had. Closing date, Friday 3rd July. Contact: 9032 0081.

WORLD WAR II EVACUATION DAY CELEBRATIONS  –  to commemorate the 75^th anniversary of the evacuations from Belfast by the B.& C.D.R. Museum from Bloomfield to Comber by Railway.  For more information and registration froms contact the Museum Trust on 033 3344 1848 or email info@bcdr.co.uk.

90249745. PETER’S FOLLOWERS OF THE CROSS – annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 7^th to 12^th October.  Spiritual Director – Rev. Patrick McCafferty.  Fare – £599 per person inclusive of Belfast/Lourdes return flights, full board accommodation and all taxes.  For bookings and further information please contact James Hyndman on 9032 7218, Julieanne Hughes on 9024 6901 or Jimmy Barr on 90249745.

Tobar Mhuire Annual Summer Institute –  from 1^st to 3^rd July.  “Radical Hopefulness”  This year’s Summer Institute at Tobar Mhuire is an opportunity for reflection upon what it means to keep hope alive in contemporary society. Fr Robin Ryan CP, a Passionist from Chicago Theological Union, and Rev Ruth Patterson, a person known and respected by all of us will lead us as we explore the meaning of radical hopefulness in each of our lives.  Costs: £30 per day or £80 for 3 days (Includes lunch and talks). For further information or to book your place: Contact Tobar Mhuire on 8448 3044 Email: secretary@tobarmhuirecrossgar.com.

Diploma in Pastoral Theology  –  Do you want to study and reflect on Christian life and ministry and the way ordained and lay ministry complement each other?  Would you like to combine a comprehensive study programme with the acquisition of new skills and supervised practical experience of ministry?  Are you willing to listen and to share the journey with others?  If your answers are “yes”, perhaps the Diploma in Pastoral Theology is for you.  Coursework  is appraised on a continuous assessment basis. There are no exams.  The course is worth 60 ECTS points (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).  For more information please contact Maura Burns at 028 28276455 or visit the Drumalis website, www.drumalis.co.uk

VOL. 23 NO. 29   14^TH JUNE 2015

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

Phone – 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

 

11^TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – (Page 734, 452 & 499)

11^th Week in Ordinary Time

Readings : Sunday Cycle B, Weekday Cycle 1, Psalter Week 3

Entrance Antiphon	O Lord, hear my voice, for I have called to you; be my help.  Do not abandon or forsake me, O God, my Saviour!
1st Reading	(Ezekiel 17:22-24)  I make low trees grow.
Psalm	It is good to give you thanks, O Lord.
2nd Reading	(2 Corinthians 5:6-10)  Whether we are living in the body or exiled from it, we are intent on pleasing the Lord.
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	(Mark 4:26-34)   It is the smallest of all the seeds; yet it grows into the biggest shrub of them all.
Children	Jesus taught the people about the kingdom of God.  He said it was like when a man planted a tiny mustard seed and it grew into a huge plant so big that birds built their nests in its branches.
Communion Antiphon	There is one thing I ask of the Lord, only this do I seek: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.30pm Teresa Kelly	9.30am	9.30am James Rahilly	9.30am Sean Coyle	9.30am	9.30am Jack Donnelly Anointing of the Sick
Confessions at 6.00pm	11.30am Peggy McCrarren

 

Would those who are last to leave the Parish grounds

in the evening please close the car park gates.

 

 

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 this Tuesday 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

Father John Gallagher SMA, the former Parish Priest of our twinned parish of Moita Bwawani, Tanzania, is celebrating, this weekend, his Silver Jubilee in his home town of Crossmolina, Co. Mayo. Please remember him in your prayers as he gives thanks to God for his 25 years in the Lord’s service and as he prepares for a new missionary challenge in the Philippines.

BAPTISM  –  we welcome into the parish family Finn Anthony Brannigan who was baptised in St. Colmcilles during the week.

ITS YOUR MOVE – is a four session programme that will be delivered to Primary 7 classes in the Parochial Hall in June, by a young adult team from the parish. The programme is interactive and scripture based. It helps young people to consider their hopes and fears, overcome their concerns and make right choices, in making the transition to the post primary setting.

PARISH CENSUS  –  is constantly changing due to new families moving into the parish, and existing families moving homes.  The parish makes a conscious effort to ensure the information we hold is correct and up to date, but we need help from all families to ensure this is done.  If you have moved into the parish and have not registered, please complete a yellow census card at the back of the Church, and place in the bulletin box.  If you have moved house please fill out a white card at the back of the Church, and again leave in the bulletin box.  Parishioners who are moving out of the parish are asked to inform Philomena in the office when they have moved.  Your co-operation in keeping our census up to date is appreciated.

SUMMER CHILDREN’S WEEK – application forms for the children’s holiday bible week ‘Under the Big Top’, from Monday 3^rd to Friday 7^th August, for 4 – 8 year olds,  are available in the Church Porch and from colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk

EXAM BUDDIES–  all students  preparing for exams are invited to take an exam pack from the table in the Church porch and to place their name on the Exam Buddies notice board there. Parishioners are invited to place their name on the Prayer Sponsors board and then pray for the students over the exam period in May and June.

Annual Pilgrimage and Mass on St Patrick’s Mountain SAUL  –  will take place this Sunday at 3.00pm.  Bishop Noel Treanor will be the Celebrant.

Food Banks  –  the St.Vincent de Paul Society would like to draw Parishioners attention to the fact that a number of our local supermarkets have collection points for customer donations which are forwarded on to local Food Banks for distribution to those in need. Demand for the services of food banks is very high in the current economic climate. Please support these initiatives in any way you can.

MONEY MATTERS                        

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

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION  –  will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.  This collection was started centuries ago to provide financial support for the Pope and has evolved as a resource to fund the Holy See’s charitable actions for those in need. The Peter’s Pence Collection is used by the Pope to support special charitable projects in developing countries as well as defraying expenses of the work of the Church. ‘Peter’s Pence’ is the most characteristic expression of the participation of all the faithful in the Bishop of Rome’s charitable initiatives in favour of the universal Church. The Pope, being Pastor of the whole Church, is attentive to the material needs of poor dioceses, religious institutes and of faithful in grave difficulties (the poor, children, the elderly, those marginalized and the victims of war or natural disasters; concrete aid to Bishops or dioceses in need, Catholic education, assistance to refugees and immigrants, etc.).

 

DECEASED

We pray for the repose of the souls of Father Colm Campbell, who died this week, Josie McMillan who died on Thursday and for Peggy McCrarren, whose month’s mind occurred during the week.  We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Teresa Kelly, Sean Coyle,  John Clarke  and  Mary Alice Clarke.

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.

 

THIS WEEK

MINISTERS OF THE WORD – twenty three additional Ministers of the Word will be commissioned this Saturday during the 6.30pm Mass.

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL – young people are invited to join the team who read the prayers at Mass. Training will take place this Sunday from 10.25am to 11.15am in the Church. All welcome. Enquiries to Noeleen 078 7949 8131.

Scripture and Prayer Group.   –  the usual monthly meeting for June has been cancelled

CLONARD NOVENA – will be held from this Wednesday to Thursday 25^th June.  Leaflets giving all times and details of services are available in the porch.  Please take one home with you.   The Solemn Novena in Clonard is for the whole family and community, young and old – for those who believe and those in doubt – for those who are rejoicing and those who are struggling – for those who hope and those who despair.   Visit Clonard website for times of  Novena sessions.  Watch Live on webcam on  Web site: www.clonard.com Follow on Twitter & Facebook

Project India 2015  –  St.Colmcille’s/ Gilnahirk Habitat 2015 Team are hosting a concert featuring the award winning Concentio Chamber Choir led by Jonathan Ireland, this Thursday at 7.30pm in St Colmcille’s Church. Admission is by ticket and costs £10. Come along and listen to some of Northern Ireland’s most talented young singers. Tickets are

to sites associated with St Columbanus – Luxeuil, Bregenz, St Gallen and Bobbio from 24^th to 31^st August.  Anyone interested in taking part in the Pilgrimage is asked to contact Kieran Troy  on 00 353 5793 55050.

Celebrating Columbanus –  a weekend of celebrations will be held in the Dioceses of Down and Connor and Armagh from this Friday to next Sunday.  Visitors from Italy (from the Dioceses of Piacenza-Bobbio, Lodi, Pavia and Mantua), France (from the Archdiocese of Besançon) and Germany (from the Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart) are expected to attend our celebrations. The celebrations commence with Vespers in Good Shepherd Church on Friday, 19^th June at 7.00pm.  Celebrations continue in Bangor on Saturday, 20^th June, with the National Commemoration in honour of St Columbanus taking place in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, next Sunday.

Mass in St Comgall’s Church, Bangor –  the principal celebration in honour of St Columbanus will be a celebration of the Eucharist in St Comgall’s Church, Brunswick Road, Bangor, next Saturday at 6.30pm.  It will be the Parish Vigil Mass.

Bangor Colloquium   –  Part 2 will take place in Luxeuil from Thursday 17^th until Saturday 19^th September.  Part 3 will be held in Bobbio from Saturday 21^st until Sunday 22^nd November.  The title of the Bangor Colloquium is “Making Europe: Columbanus and his Legacy”.

 

OTHER NOTICES

Living Church Down & Connor Lough Derg Pilgrimage  –  the third Living Church Lough Derg 3 day Pilgrimage will take place from Friday 3^rd July to Sunday 5^th July. The pilgrimage will be the traditional three day format.  Those who took part in the pilgrimage over the last few years spoke of the many blessings they received from being on the island of Lough Derg, as countless people have throughout the years. There is quietness and deep spirituality to be found there that is very special. Please consider coming along this year.  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 office@livingchurchdc.org  by Friday 12^th June.

WORLD WAR II EVACUATION DAY CELEBRATIONS  –  to commemorate the 75^th anniversary of the evacuations from Belfast by the B.& C.D.R. Museum from Bloomfield to Comber by Railway.  For more information and registration froms contact the Musem Trust on 033 3344 1848 or email info@bcdr.co.uk.

90249745. PETER’S FOLLOWERS OF THE CROSS – annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 7^th to 12^th October.  Spiritual Director – Rev. Patrick McCafferty.  Fare – £599 per person inclusive of Belfast/Lourdes return flights, full board accommodation and all taxes.  For bookings and further information please contact James Hyndman on 9032 7218, Julieanne Hughes on 9024 6901 or Jimmy Barr on 90249745.

Diploma in Pastoral Theology   –  at Drumalis in association with St. Patrick’s Pontifical College, Maynooth.  Applications are now being accepted for this two-year, part-time, intensive course which begins this September. Information available at www.drumalis.co.uk or by emailing maura@drumalis.co.uk or by phoning Drumalis during office hours.

Songs of Praise –  is coming to Holywood Parish on weekend of 27th & 28th June. The BBC are recording a programme for their series and would like local choirs to participate in this wonderful event. Pre-rehearsals will commence on the following dates: Tuesday 16th June, Friday 19th June & Tuesday 23rd June at 7.30pm in St Colmcille’s Church, Holywood. Also there will be a commitment to rehearsing with the BBC Team on Saturday 27th June (3hrs only). The recording will be taking place on Sunday 28th June. Contact the parish office on  9042 2167 for more information. We look forward to welcoming you all!

Tobar Mhuire Annual Summer Institute –  from 1^st to 3^rd July.  “Radical Hopefulness”  This year’s Summer Institute at Tobar Mhuire is an opportunity for reflection upon what it means to keep hope alive in contemporary society. Fr Robin Ryan CP, a Passionist from Chicago Theological Union, and Rev Ruth Patterson, a person known and respected by all of us will lead us as we explore the meaning of radical hopefulness in each of our lives.  Costs: £30 per day or £80 for 3 days (Includes lunch and talks). For further information or to book your place: Contact Tobar Mhuire on 8448 3044 Email: secretary@tobarmhuirecrossgar.com.

Diploma in Pastoral Theology  –  Do you want to study and reflect on Christian life and ministry and the way ordained and lay ministry complement each other?  Would you like to combine a comprehensive study programme with the acquisition of new skills and supervised practical experience of ministry?  Are you willing to listen and to share the journey with others?  If your answers are “yes”, perhaps the Diploma in Pastoral Theology is for you.  Coursework  is appraised on a continuous assessment basis. There are no exams.  The course is worth 60 ECTS points (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).  For more information please contact Maura Burns at 028 28276455 or visit the Drumalis website, www.drumalis.co.uk