Bulletin

VOL. 23 NO. 07  11^TH JANUARY 2015

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

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

St.  Joseph’s Primary School – www.stjosephsps.co.uk   Phone – 9065 0039

St Colmcilles Pre school – www.stcolmcilles-preschool.co.uk.  Phone – 9047 2724

 

THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD – (Page 97, 452 & 95)

1^st Week in Ordinary Time

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

Entrance Antiphon	After the Lord was baptised, the heavens were opened, and the Spirit descended upon him like a dove, and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.
1st Reading	(Isaiah 55:1-11)  Come to the water.  Listen and your soul will live.
Psalm	With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
2nd Reading	(1 John 5:1-9)  The Spirit and water and blood.
Acclamation	Alleluia, alleluia!  John saw Jesus coming towards him, and said:  This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.  Alleluia!
Gospel	(Mark 1:7-11)   You are my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on you.
Children	Jesus goes to the River Jordan where he is baptised by John the Bpatist.  The Holy Spirit comes down from heaven.  God the Father tells everyone how much he loves his Son, Jesus.  Welcome to God’s family!
Communion Antiphon	Behold the One of whom John said: I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

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

 

 

Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds

in the evening please close the car park gates.

 

CREATING PASTORAL COMMUNITIES

Looking to the future Bishop Treanor is calling the Diocese to create new Pastoral Communities. This is part of a dynamic which began with the Listening Process of 2011. This new proposal is guided both  by the vision of a co-responsible Church focused on mission and the realities which are manifested by the findings of the Diocesan Review which took place last Spring. The Diocese is currently engaged in a process to determine the boundaries of our new Pastoral Communities. You are invited to read the Consultation Document available on the Diocesan Website www.downandconnor.org

 

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 on Tuesday 20^th January 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

BAPTISM  –  we welcome into the parish family Sebastian Gareth Kyle who was baptised in St. Colmcilles last weekend.

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.

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 and Young Adults on their Faith Journey” available at the back of the Church, giving details of the work being carried out by the Youth Commmisson in the Diocese.

 

DECEASED

We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially;

Brian Nugent,  Fred Loder,  Bridie Loder  and  Monica Spence.

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.

PARISH DRAW

The November winners for the Parish Draw are as follows: £100 – Maura McGuiness, £75 – Damien & Geraldine McCorry & £25 – Richard Duffin.

The December winners for the Parish Draw are as follows: £100 – Collette Carson , £75 – Marina McConville, £25 – Martine McCaugley

Thank you for all your support over the last year and we look forward to your continuing support in 2015.

This year’s Parish Draw is being launched on Saturday 7^th February & Sunday 8^th  February.  Committee members will be available at all the Masses for you to purchase a ticket.  Tea & Coffee will be available after both Masses on Sunday in the Parochial Hall. Please show your support to the Parish by purchasing a ticket or two! Any queries please contact Roisin McMullan 078 5414 0019 or Mary Walsh 078 1549 3463.

DIOCESAN VOCATIONS

VOCATIONS WEEKEND FOR YOUNG MEN  –  in Drumalis Retreat House, Larne from Friday 13^th to Sunday 15^th February 2015.

VOCATIONS EVENING – in the Parish of Saintfield on Thursday 30^th April 2015.  For more information on vocations please contact Father Kevin McGuckien on 9508 8030.

THIS WEEK

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 077 6194 3649.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL  –  will meet on this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm

CONFIRMATION  MEETING  – parents / guardians of young people who are currently preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation, are invited to a meeting this Wednesday at 7.00pm in the Parochial Hall.

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.  Confirmation will take place on Sunday 1^st February at 11.30am Mass.

BELMONT AND DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CHURCHES  –  will hold its Church Unity Week Service next Sunday at 6.30pm in Knocknagoney Parish Church.   Please come along and join the members of the other Churches in prayer.

COMING EVENTS

Scripture and Prayer Group  –  our first meeting for 2015 will be on Tuesday 20th January at 8.00pm. in the committee room. We meet monthly in  the third Tuesday of each month. All are welcome.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

7. MALACHY’S COLLEGE – Open Nights will take place on Wednesday 14^th and Thursday 15^th January, commencing with the Principal’s Address at 7.00pm.

AQUINAS DIOCESAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL  – open morning will be held next Saturday from 9.30am to 1.00pm.  The Principal, Mr Barry Kelly will deliver his speech to prospective parents and children at 9.30am and 11.30am.  Everyone welcome.

REPORTS

TAP Christmas Cards. A Happy New Year from Our Twinned Parish of Moita Bwawani in Tanzania!! Thanks to the generosity of the parishioners of St. Colmcille’s, the people of Moita Bwawani are also celebrating having received great gifts through our Christmas  Cards. Almost £3,300 was raised for our 3 life enriching projects and this will be considerably enhanced with Gift Aid.

OTHER NOTICES

HELP WANTED   –  parishioner seeks help 2 to 3 hours a week for light domestic work,  no heavy lifting expected. Remuneration negotiable and time flexible. Please contact Peter Stobart on 9045 9491 for further details.

Belfast Beginning Experience  – is continuing its weekly support group meetings during 2015.  Are you suffering the pain of loss? Looking for help and understanding?  Beginning Experience (a support group for widowed, separated and divorced people) meets every Wednesday from 8.00pm to 10.00pm in St Bride’s Hall, 38, Derryvolgie Avenue, Malone Rd, Belfast. Information Evening this Wednesday at 8.00pm. Support group commences Wednesday 21^st January 2015. For further information please contact Phil on 9020 7645 or Marie on 075 4207 0835.

THE WAY OF ST JAMES  –  Camino de Santiago. Sections from the Pyrenees to Santiago from 22^nd to 28^th May 2015.  6 Nights Hotel Accommodation, with Breakfast and dinner daily; Coach and back-up car with group throughout; Walk leader with group throughout; All airport and local taxes; Travel insurance included.  Flying from Dublin Airport.  Cost – £715.00.  Seats are limited.  Single room supplement is extra.  £50.00 deposit secures a seat.  For further details contact Jean Reynolds on 4483 0979 or email: jeanreynolds@hotmail.co.uk

PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA –  from Thursday 25th June to Thursday 2nd July 2015.  7 nights full board en suite £589.00 fully inc. free insurance, free tax, free coach to airport. For more information contact the Spiritual Director Rita O’Neill  on 075 5435 4157.

LIVING YOUTH  –  Summer Pilgrimage.  Are you 17-23?  Why not join us as we journey to celebrate the life and mission of St Columbanus in Milan, Piacenza, Bergamo and Bobbio.  2^nd – 7^th August 2015.  £690 includes flights, transfers, accommodation, half board, t-shirts and hoodie.  Application forms available from the Living Youth website www.livingyouthni.org.  Closing date:  Thursday 29^th January 2015.

4^TH JANUARY 2015

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

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

St. Joseph’s Primary School – www.stjosephsps.co.uk  Phone – 9065 0039

St Colmcilles Pre school – www.stcolmcilles-preschool.co.uk. Phone – 9047 2724

SECOND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS – (Page 83, 452 & 491)

Christmas Season

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

Entrance Antiphon	When a profound silence covered all things and night was in the middle of its course, your all-powerful Word, O Lord, bounded from heaven’s royal throne.
1st Reading	(Ecclesiasticus 24:1-2, 8-12) The wisdom of God has pitched her tent among the chosen people.
Psalm	The word was made flesh and lived among us.
2nd Reading	(Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-18) He determined that we should become his adopted sons through Jesus.
Acclamation	Alleluia, alleluia! Glory be to you, O Christ, proclaimed to the pagans; Glory be to you, O Christ, believed in by the world. Alleluia!
Gospel	(John 1:1-18) The Word was made flesh, and lived among us.
Children	We discover that Jesus has existed since the beginning of time. God sent John the Baptist to tell everyone that Jesus was coming. Jesus is the light who came to live among us. Those who believe in him are the children of God.
Communion Antiphon	To all who would accept him, he gave the power to become children of God.

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6.30pm Molly O’Flaherty, Kenneth Mains & Geraldine Woollams	9.30am Arthur & Mary Devlin	9.30am Mary Mullan	9.30am	9.30am	9.30am Anointing of the Sick
Confessions at 6.00pm	11.30am	7.00pm

 

TUESDAY IS THE FEAST THE EPIPHANY – and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses in the parish will be at 9.30am and 7.00pm on Tuesday.

 

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 on Tuesday 20^th January 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

BAPTISM – we welcome into the parish family John Terence Gilmore who was baptised in St. Colmcilles last weekend.

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.

SUNDAY MISSALS – our stock of missals has decreased by 70+ over the past months. Perhaps you have borrowed one to reflect more on a Sunday’s readings, or in the hustle and bustle of meeting friends on the way out of Church have forgotten to leave the missal behind. At this time of the year with more visitors coming to our Church we need to have sufficient missals available. Please, can you look around your home and car to see if you find one of our missing missals and return it to the Church next Sunday. Thank you for your cooperation!

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.

 

DECEASED

We pray for Geraldine Woollams, whose months mind occurs around this time and for all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially;

Molly O’Flaherty, Kenneth Mains, Arthur Devlin, Mary Devlin, Bill Knox,

Mary Mullan, Eileen MacNeill, Peter Hughes and Therese 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.

DIOCESAN VOCATIONS

VOCATIONS WEEKEND FOR YOUNG MEN – in Drumalis Retreat House, Larne from Friday 13^th to Sunday 15^th February 2015.

VOCATIONS EVENING – in the Parish of Saintfield on Thursday 30^th April 2015. For more information on vocations please contact Father Kevin McGuckien on 9508 8030.

 

THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY CLUB – reopens this Wednesday afternoon from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Come along and join us. New members made very welcome.

LITURGY FOR FAMILIES OF RECENTLY BAPTISED CHILDREN  –  there will be a Liturgy for Families of Recently Baptised Children in the Church next Saturday at 12.00 noon.   Tea and coffee will be served in the Parochial Hall afterwards. Everyone is very welcome.

 

COMING EVENTS

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL – will meet on Tuesday 13^th January at 7.30pm in the Committee Room

 

A CRIB MEDITATION

My brother, my sister, here at this crib, be silent!

Look! Pray!

Be open. Allow the barriers to fall:

The barriers of comfort, the barriers of hate,

Those of your ready excuses and ready made prayers.

 

Be silent! Look! Pray!

Do you know what it means to be cold?

Do you appreciate what is means to sleep on rough straw?

Do you know the suffering of all who search for a place to stay, for a place to work?

 

Do you feel for those parents in the agony of not knowing what tomorrow holds for their children?

If you do not, then you risk passing before this crib without seeing the depth that is here.

You risk understanding nothing of what God has done in choosing to become one of us, in Jesus.

Be silent! Look! Pray!

 

SCHOOL INFORMATION

St. Colmcille’s Pre-school Playgroup – will be hosting an Open Night this Wednesday between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Please come along and bring your son/daughter to meet with staff, see our pre-school and view some of the wonderful arts and craft work by the children.   For application forms please call into the pre-school or telephone 9047 2724.

OUR LADY AND ST. PATRICK’S COLLEGE, KNOCK – Open Morning next Saturday from 9.15am to 12.30pm. Principal’s Address 9.30am and 11.00am. All Year 7 Pupils and Parents are invited . Prospective Year 13 students are also welcome.

St. Dominic’s Grammar School – for girls Open Day next Saturday 2015 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Principal’s Address at 9.30am and 11.30am. Primary 6 and Primary 7 pupils are welcome

7. MALACHY’S COLLEGE – Open Nights will take place on Wednesday 14^th and Thursday 15^th January, commencing with the Principal’s Address at 7.00pm.

 

OTHER NOTICES

Adult Irish Dance classes – in Holy Family Parish Centre Cavehill Rd  from Tuesday 6^th January  at 8.30pm. Contact Anne on 077 1423 3298 or annereidirishdance@gmail.com

THE WAY OF ST JAMES – Camino de Santiago. Sections from the Pyrenees to Santiago from 22^nd to 28^th May 2015. 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation, with Breakfast and dinner daily; Coach and back-up car with group throughout; Walk leader with group throughout; All airport and local taxes; Travel insurance included. Flying from Dublin Airport. Cost – £715.00. Seats are limited. Single room supplement is extra. £50.00 deposit secures a seat. For further details contact Jean Reynolds on 4483 0979 or email: jeanreynolds@hotmail.co.uk

PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA – from Thursday 25th June to Thursday 2nd July 2015. 7 nights full board en suite £589.00 fully inc. free insurance, free tax, free coach to airport. For more information contact the Spiritual Director Rita O’Neill on 075 5435 4157.

LIVING YOUTH  – Summer Pilgrimage.  Are you 17-23?  Why not join us as we journey to celebrate the life and mission of St Columbanus in Milan, Piacenza, Bergamo and Bobbio.  2^nd – 7^th August 2015.  £690 includes flights, transfers, accommodation, half board, t-shirts and hoodie.  Application forms available from the Living Youth website www.livingyouthni.org.  Closing date:  Thursday 29^th January 2015.

 

 

VOL. 23 NO. 05  28^TH DECEMBER 2014

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

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

St.  Joseph’s Primary School – www.stjosephsps.co.uk   Phone – 9065 0039

St Colmcilles Pre school – www.stcolmcilles-preschool.co.uk.  Phone – 9047 2724

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH – (Page 70, 452 & 491)

Christmas Season

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

Entrance Antiphon	The shepherds went in haste, and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in a manger.
1st Reading	(Gensis 15:1-6, 21:1-3)  Your heir shall be of your own flesh and blood.
Psalm	He, the Lord, is our God.  He remembers his covenant for ever.
2nd Reading	(Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19)  The faith of Adraham, Sarah and Isaac.
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	(Luke 2:22-40)   The child grew, filled with wisdom.
Children	Newborn boys were taken to the Temple to be dedicated to God, so Mary and Joseph took Jesus.  An elderly man names Simeon had been told by God that he would not die until he had ssen the Messiah.  He went to the Temple and saw baby Jesus there.  Simeon took Jesus in his arms and thanked God for him with a speical prayer.  He said that Jesus would be a light for all the world.
Communion Antiphon	Our God has appeared on the earth, and lived among us.

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday	Wednesday	NEW YEAR’S DAY	Friday
6.30pm Martin Campfield	9.30am Paddy Kearney	No Mass	No Mass	12.00 noon Vera Donnelly, Mary Elliott & Jackie Quigley	9.30am Anointing of the Sick
Confessions at 6.00pm	11.30am Harry McKenna

 

Please note Mass on New Year’s Day

will be at 12.00 noon.

 

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 OFFICE AND BULLETIN

The parish office will be closed until Monday 5^th January.  

 

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 20^th January 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

DAILY MEDITATION FOR JANUARY  – 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

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.

SUNDAY MISSALS – our stock of missals has decreased by 70+ over the past months.  Perhaps you have borrowed one to reflect more on a Sunday’s readings, or in the hustle and bustle of meeting friends on the way out of Church have forgotten to leave the missal behind. At this time of the year with more visitors coming to our Church we need to have sufficient missals available.  Please, can you look around your home and car to see if you find one of our missing missals and return it to the Church next Sunday. Thank you for your cooperation!

 

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 all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially;

Martin Campfield, Paddy Kearney,  Harry McKenna, Vera Donnelly,

Mary Eliott,  Jackie Quigley and Winnie McCallan.

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.

 

DIOCESAN VOCATIONS

VOCATIONS WEEKEND FOR YOUNG MEN  –  in Drumalis Retreat House, Larne from Friday 13^th to Sunday 15^th February 2015.

VOCATIONS EVENING – in the Parish of Saintfield on Thursday 30^th April 2015.  For more information on vocations please contact Father Kevin McGuckien on 9508 8030.

 

COMING EVENTS

LITURGY FOR FAMILIES OF RECENTLY BAPTISED CHILDREN  –  there will be a Liturgy for Families of Recently Baptised Children in the Church on Saturday 10^th January at 12.00 noon.   Tea and coffee will be served in the Parochial Hall afterwards. Everyone is very welcome.

 

A CRIB MEDITATION

My brother, my sister, here at this crib, be silent!

Look! Pray!

Be open.  Allow the barriers to fall:

The barriers of comfort, the barriers of hate,

Those of your ready excuses and ready made prayers.

 

Be silent!  Look!  Pray!

Do you know what it means to be cold?

Do you appreciate what is means to sleep on rough straw?

Do you know the suffering of all who search for a place to stay, for a place to work?

 

Do you feel for those parents in the agony of not knowing what tomorrow holds for their children?

If you do not, then you risk passing before this crib without seeing the depth that is here.

You risk understanding nothing of what God has done in choosing to become one of us, in Jesus.

Be silent!  Look!  Pray!

 

SCHOOL INFORMATION

St. Colmcille’s Pre-school Playgroup –  will be hosting an Open Night on Wednesday 7^th January between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.  Please come along and bring your son/daughter to meet with staff, see our pre-school and view some of the wonderful arts and craft work by the children.   For application forms please call into the pre-school or telephone 9047 2724.

OUR LADY AND ST. PATRICK’S COLLEGE, KNOCK  –  Open Morning on Saturday 10^th January 2015, from 9.15am to  12.30pm.  Principal’s Address 9.30am and 11.00am.  All Year 7 Pupils and Parents are invited .  Prospective Year 13 students are also welcome.

St. Dominic’s Grammar School  –  for girls Open Day on Saturday 10th January 2015 from 9.30am to 1.00pm.  Principal’s Address at 9.30am and 11.30am.  Primary 6 and Primary 7 pupils are welcome

7. MALACHY’S COLLEGE – Open Nights will take place on Wednesday 14^th and Thursday 15^th January, commencing with the Principal’s Address at 7.00pm.

 

OTHER NOTICES

IHCPT  –  want to bring a smile to the face of a young person with a disability and make their year? Then join us (IHCPT) in Lourdes this Easter (5^th to 11th April). IHCPT bring young people aged 11-30 with varied abilities to Lourdes each year from Easter Sunday until the following Saturday. We are looking for carers (aged 18 or over) to make 2015 for these young people. You can get more information on this experience by visiting http://www.irishpilgrimagetrust.com. If you are interested please contact Kate Acton on 079 6653 6515.

THE WAY OF ST JAMES  –  Camino de Santiago. Sections from the Pyrenees to Santiago from 22^nd to 28^th May 2015.  6 Nights Hotel Accommodation, with Breakfast and dinner daily; Coach and back-up car with group throughout; Walk leader with group throughout; All airport and local taxes; Travel insurance included.  Flying from Dublin Airport.  Cost – £715.00.  Seats are limited.  Single room supplement is extra.  £50.00 deposit secures a seat.  For further details contact Jean Reynolds on 4483 0979 or email: jeanreynolds@hotmail.co.uk

PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA –  from Thursday 25th June to Thursday 2nd July 2015.  7 nights full board en suite £589.00 fully inc. free insurance, free tax, free coach to airport. For more information contact the Spiritual Director Rita O’Neill  on 075 5435 4157.

LIVING YOUTH  –  Summer Pilgrimage.  Are you 17-23?  Why not join us as we journey to celebrate the life and mission of St Columbanus in Milan, Piacenza, Bergamo and Bobbio.  2^nd – 7^th August 2015.  £690 includes flights, transfers, accommodation, half board, t-shirts and hoodie.  Application forms available from the Living Youth website www.livingyouthni.org.  Closing date:  Thursday 29^th January 2015.