Bulletin

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 21 NO. 52  24^TH NOVEMBER 2013

 

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 Willie John Duffy	9.30am Hugh Patrick Close	9.30am Peter Kelly	9.30am	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

 

St Colmcille’s 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. One of the group will speak briefly at the Masses this weekend and the group will be commissioned at the 11.30 Mass. 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.

 

The Anointing of the Sick will take place directly after the Friday Morning Mass each week.   If you know of anyone who would benefit from receiving this Sacrament please bring them.

 

 

There will be a special collection at all Masses this weekend for the people of the Philippines in the aftermath of the Super Typhoon Haiyan and for the grave crisis in Syria.  Trociare have provided gift aid envelopes which are available at the back of the church for you to return this week.

SERVICE OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION FOR THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY  will be held this Sunday evening at 7.00pm in Stormont Presbyterian Church

 

GIFT – Growing in Faith Together is a fun-filled parish based faith programme for post Confirmation young people. It offers children in Year 8 (1^st year) the opportunity to connect more fully with parish and to develop their Catholic faith. There are six sessions which will be delivered in Term 2.  Do you have experience working with young people or are you a Parent / Guardian of a year 8 student?  If you could help with this programme, please contact Noeleen on 078 7949 8131. Training with the resource materials will be provided.

MINISTRY OF OUTREACH  – every home in the parish will shortly be visited by a member of the Outreach Team.  However more volunteers to do this work are required.  If you can give of your time (approximately 2 hours) to help please put your name, address and telephone number on the sheet at the back of the Church.

VOCATIONS – “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”  Will you make Christ the King and His merciful love remembered as a priest?  Call Father John Murray, Vocations Director on 9091 3761 or e-mail Fr. John to vocations@frmurray.co.uk.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL COLLECTION  –  in local Ballyhackamore shops takes place from 9.00am to 5.00pm at Tesco Express and Spar next Saturday and at Marks and Spencers on Saturday 7^th December.  If you would be prepared to help for 1 hour on either of the dates please put your name and telephone number on the sheet at the back of the church together with the time that suites you and Paddy Donnelly will provide you with a collection box and badges in ample time before the collection.

LIVING YOUTH – Are you aged 18 to 24 and interested in meeting other young adults from across the Diocese, volunteering in your parish and community, getting involved in fun activities and learning more about the Catholic faith?   Why not do the Papal Cross – the Pope John Paul II Award for young adults.  The programme will be coordinated through the Living Youth office and will include an exciting programme of activities with speakers, leadership training, residentials and lots more.  To find out more, register your name and details with Claire at 9023 2432 or email info@livingyouthni.org and come to the meeting next Sunday from 4.00pm to 6.00pm (Living Youth Office, Berry Street entrance) to find out more and register for the Award.

SPECIAL MASS OF REMEMBRACE  –  is being organised by St Paul’s Disability Care group will be held this Friday evening in St Paul’s Church, Falls Road, Belfast at 7.30pm.  This Mass will remember all those with a disability or special needs who have died.  If you would like your friend or family member remembered in this Mass, please contact Mary on 078 6614 6924, Bernadette on 9028 5374 or Frances on 077 1891 4692.

DECEASED –   We pray for the repose of the souls of Liz Boyle, sister of parishioners, Paddy Brady and Willie John Duffy, who died recently.  We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Hugh Patrick Close,  Nasor Tio,  Ellen Doherty,  Brenda Simpson,  Peter Ferrie,

Elizabeth Ferrie,  Jim McCrarren,  Marie O’Neill and  Bridgh O’Neill

MONEY  MATTERS

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

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

DAILY MEDITATION FOR ADVENT  – copies of “Bible Alive” are available at the back of the church.  Please put money in any of the Candelabra boxes.

WALK WITH ME  –  A journey of Prayer for Advent and Christmas.  Copies are available at the back of the church.  Price £1.  Please put money in any of the Candelabra boxes.

TAP CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS  –will be available over the weekends of Advent after all the Masses. We look forward to the usual generous support for this annual fundraising event. An added significance to the need for this appeal is the recent news that the mission was subjected to an armed robbery. Thankfully Fr. John was unhurt but traumatised and lost money, laptop computer, camera and other valuables. Please keep him in your prayers and also the safety of all who are part of the Mission.

PREPARE A WAY FOR THE COMING OF THE LORD  –  with our Advent Service, to be held herein the Church, Sunday 8^th December at 7.30pm. A lovely programme of Advent Hymns and Carols will be presented in a service which should last approx. one hour. Parish families, friends and all denominations are most welcome.

ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN MORNING  – on Thursday 5^th December from 10.30am to 11.45am.  All welcome.  Is your child due to start primary school in September 2014? If so, you have a very important decision to make in January – which school you think is most appropriate for your child. Have you considered St. Joseph’s, your local primary school?  Enrolment forms have to be completed in January 2014 listing your preferred schools. To help you in this process why not come along to the school during the Open Morning where you will be an opportunity for you the principal, ask questions, collect an Application Form/BELB Booklet and see around the school.

ST COLMCILLE’S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP  –  Will you child be in their pre-school year in September 2014?  The pre-school invites you to an open day on Tuesday 10^th December between 3.30 and 4.30 pm and in the evening between 6.30 and 7.30 pm to view the premises, meet the staff and collect an application form for enrolment in September 2014.  Please telephone Kathy on 9047 2724 if this date doesn’t suit and arrange an alternative time to visit the group.

YOUTH – both the junior and senior groups meet this Saturday from 7.15pm to 9.00pm in the hall.

DTIM – The ‘Do This In Memory of Me’ pre sacramental programme for children preparing for the sacrament of Holy Communion, will take place at the 9.30am Mass this Sunday.

ADVENT– take some time out for prayer and reflection on Thursday mornings during Advent in the Iona room at 10.00am – refreshments provided, beginning this Thursday morning.

APOSTOLIC WORK – CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING   –  will take place after all the Masses next weekend.  There will be cakes, jewellery, books and toys, some seasonal goods and, of course, the Tombola and raffle for a hamper and other prizes.  There will be tea and coffee as usual.  If anyone wishes to provide cakes or other items for the sale please speak to a member of Apostolic Work or bring it to the hall on Saturday 30^th November.  There have been an increasing number of requests for help to Apostolic headquarters from missionaries recently, so your continued support will be very important. New members or anyone who can help in other ways are always welcome.

BELMONT AND DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CHURCHES  –  will hold their Advent Service next Sunday 2nd December, in Stormont Presbyterian Church at 7.00pm.

ST COLMCILLE’S GUIDE UNIT – will be holding their Enrolment Ceremony on Sunday 8th December, at the 11.30am Mass. The unit would like to invite all parishioners to this celebration and everyone is welcome to join us for refreshments in the Den afterwards. Come over and find out more about what the Guide Unit gets up to, you never know you might like to join us!

60+ CHRISTMAS PARTY – will be held on Sunday 8th December in the Parochial Hall commencing at 4.30pm and finishing at approximately 8.00pm. The night will include a 3 course dinner, entertainment and a visit from Santa.  Tickets are available from Roisin McMullan 078 5414 0019, Mary Walsh 078 1549 3463 or Lucy Traynor 079 0080 7589.  If you require transport please let us know when your book your place.  We look forward to seeing you there.

ST COLMCILLE’S GUIDE UNIT – 15 Rangers from the unit attended the National Ranger weekend in Knockree Hostel in Wicklow, last weekend.  The girls really enjoyed meeting others from other units around the country. They also enjoyed the activities they did, which were a leadership talk/activity, talk on self-esteem, stop the violence and they loved the aromatherapy relaxation where they did a hand and arm massage and got to mix different oils. They enjoyed the night line walk on the Saturday night where we stopped off on part of the walk to sit down and sing campfire songs, learning new ones from the other units, as well as singing some well-known one, it was great fun. The highlight of the weekend was when it was announced that Ellen Blair had won the National competition to design a link badge for Guides moving to Rangers.  Ellen was presented with the first badge and a certificate by Cecilia Browne, our Chief Commissioner.   Congratulations to Ellen, and the whole unit is very proud of her achievement. 

SHARING FAIR EVENT  – Sister Catherine and Good Shepherd Sisters wish to thank you for your great support for Sharing Fair last week-end.  Crafts sold and donations received amounted to £2,323.00 which was excellent.  We hope you enjoy the beautiful crafted items you purchased—they were all made with hands of great hope by women and young girls whose lives are greatly enhanced by the sale of these crafts. Be assured of a daily remembrance in our community prayers.  You can contact Sharing Fair by calling to 19 Rossmore Drive; by e-mail: sharingfair@btconnect.com or by phone: 9069 4036.

CURIOUS CHRISTIANS  –  study group will not meet again until the New Year, due to the preparations for pantomimes and Christmas

IN JOYFUL HOPE: A NEW STEP IN EUCHARISTIC COMMUNION  – the next celebration will be held in Knock Methodist Church this Tuesday evening at 8.00pm.  Everyone welcome.

DIVINE HEALING MINISTRIES  –  warmly invite everyone to attend a special service of healing on the theme: ‘Because of their faith’.   It will be held in St. Peter’s Cathedral, this Wednesday evening at 7.00pm and the speaker will be Father Ciaran Dallat.  Prayer for healing and blessing with oil will be available at the end of this service.

THE NEARNESS OF GOD AT ADVENT  –  stop in the middle of a busy weekend for a light-hearted look at Christmas, at life, at God. Led by Breige O’Hare in Clonard Monastery, next Saturday from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Cost £10. Bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided. To book, contact Clonard at 9044 5950 or Breige 075 6550 2662 or breigeohare@athomewithgod.co.uk

KNOCK ALL NIGHT VIGIL  –  buses will depart from King Street and Kennedy Way on Saturday 7^th December at 3.00pm returning to Belfast on Sunday 8^th December at 12.00 noon.  Price £39, this includes dinner and breakfast.  To book please phone 9066 5211 between 9.00am and 5.00pm or 9059 5942 after 6.00pm or call into 13 King Street.  £5 deposit required.  Vigil starts at 11.00pm and consists of the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Benediction and finishes with Mass at 4.00am

PARISH OF BANGOR – is delighted to present A Celtic Christmas by Father Liam Lawton in St Comgall’s Parish Centre on Thursday 12^th December at 8.00pm (Doors open 7.30pm).  Tickets Available Priced £20 from the following locations: St Comgall’s Parish Office – Brunswick Road, Bangor -stcomgalls@btconnect.com or 9146 5522 (Mon to Fri 9.30am to 1pm); St Colmcille’s Parish Office, Holywood – on 9042 2167; St Patrick’s Parish Office, Newtownards – 9181 2137 and tickets also available at Mace Brunswick Road, Bangor.  For more details please contact Christine McClean on 079 0202 1958 or 9146 5013.

NORTHERN IRELAND CANCER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES –  from Thursday 22nd May to Tuesday 27th May 2014.  We aim to help cancer patients and their carers make a pilgrimage to Lourdes and to provide nursing and medical support for them. Medical, nursing and other Oncology staff will travel with us on the Pilgrimage.  Return flights from Belfast (Aldergrove).  Full board at the Hotel Agena based on twin-bedded and treble rooms.  Travel insurance cover and the service of tour operators in Lourdes.  Chairman:- Dr Seamus McAleer.  Spiritual Director: V. Rev Sean McCartney.  To enquire or to obtain a booking form, please speak to a member of the Committee on 075 1675 9646 or e-mail:- mail@nicancerpilgrimage.org.uk.  Full Price £599:  Reductions are available for Cancer Patients.

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 21 NO. 51  17^TH NOVEMBER 2013

 

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 Annie Cullen	9.30am Michael Fay	9.30am Special Intention	9.30am Ruby Lapus	9.30am Anna Lenaghan	9.30am Anointing of the Sick
Confessions at 6.00pm	11.30am Sean McDermott

 

The Sacrament of Baptism is one of the most joyful occasions both for the family and the Parish and everyone is welcome.  The Baptismal Course takes place on the third Tuesday of each month 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.

 

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

 

The Anointing of the Sick will take place directly after the Friday Morning Mass each week.   If you know of anyone who would benefit from receiving this Sacrament please bring them.

 

 

ANNUAL MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH FAMILY  – will be celebrated  this Tuesday evening at 7.00 pm.  This is an opportunity for our parish family to pray for our own deceased relatives and friends as well as the deceased members of our parish who have prayed with us and celebrated the liturgy with us throughout the years.

 

GIFT – Growing in Faith Together is a fun-filled parish based faith programme for post Confirmation young people. It offers children in Year 8 (1^st year) the opportunity to connect more fully with parish and to develop their Catholic faith. There are six sessions which will be delivered in Term 2.  Do you have experience working with young people or are you a Parent / Guardian of a year 8 student?  If you could help with this programme, please contact Noeleen on 078 7949 8131. Training with the resource materials will be provided.

MINISTRY OF OUTREACH  – every home in the parish will shortly be visited by a member of the Outreach Team.  However more volunteers to do this work are required.  If you can give of your time (approximately 2 hours) to help please put your name, address and telephone number on the sheet at the back of the Church.

VOCATIONS – ““By your endurance you will gain your souls.”  Are you being invited to gain your soul and the souls of countless others for Christ as a priest?  Call Father John Murray, Vocations Director on 9091 3761 or e-mail Fr. John to vocations@frmurray.co.uk.

SHOE BOX APPEAL – please take a leaflet in the porch, to find out how you can participate in this scheme, to give a gift-filled shoe box to a disadvantaged child this Christmas. Deadline for donating boxes is this Sunday. Please leave your filled shoe box in the Church porch or Sacristy.

SUICIDE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT GROUP  –  are holding a Mass of Hope this  Sunday at 3.00pm in Clonard Monastery.  Everyone welcome to attend.  If you need any more details please contact 9023 9967.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – enrolment ceremony for children who are preparing to receive the sacrament this school year, takes place during the 6.30pm Mass this Saturday.

PRISON WEEK  –  a  Prayer Service to mark this week is being held in St Patrick’s Church, Donegall Street at 7.30 pm this Wednesday evening.  This prayer service will be held by Prison Chaplains from all denominations and a welcome is extended to all those who have been touched or affected in any way by the prison service or anyone who wishes to attend.

LIVING YOUTH – Are you aged 18 to 24 and interested in meeting other young adults from across the Diocese, volunteering in your parish and community, getting involved in fun activities and learning more about the Catholic faith?   Why not do the Papal Cross – the Pope John Paul II Award for young adults.  The programme will be coordinated through the Living Youth office and will include an exciting programme of activities with speakers, leadership training, residentials and lots more.  To find out more, register your name and details with Claire at 02890232432  or email info@livingyouthni.org and come to the meeting on Sunday 1st December  from 4.00pm to 6.00pm (Living Youth Office, Berry Street entrance) to find out more and register for the Award.

SPECIAL MASS OF REMEMBRACE  –  is being organised by St Paul’s Disability Care group will be held on Friday 29^th November in St Paul’s Church, Falls Road, Belfast at 7.30pm.  This Mass will remember all those with a disability or special needs who have died.  If you would like your friend or family member remembered in this Mass, please contact Mary on 078 6614 6924, Bernadette on 9028 5374 or Frances on 077 1891 4692.

DECEASED –   We pray for the repose of the souls of Bridie Kerins, Joan Lindsay, Ruby Lapus and Anna Lenaghan, who died recently.  We also remember Annie Cullen whose month’s mind occurs this weekend and for all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Michal Fay,  Sean McDermott,  Martin Nugent,  Jack Allen,

John Logue,  Elizabeth Logue  and  Sister Gabriel.

MONEY  MATTERS

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

BISHOPS COMMISSION COLLECTION  –  will be taken up at all Masses this weekend.  This collection helps defray the contributions from the Diocese for the work of the various National Episcopal Commissions.  To help it fulfil its aims more effectively, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has established various commissions, agencies, councils and other bodies which focus on specific tasks and areas of responsibility within the mission of the Church.  These are grouped into five departments as follows: Department of Catholic Education and Formation; Department of Pastoral Care; Department of Planning, Communications and Resources; Department of Social Issues and International Affairs and Department of Worship, Pastoral Renewal and Faith Development.  The Diocese is obligated to pay the amount levied (2012 – £152,778) by the Bishops’ Conference each year and this annual collection helps cover part of the annual levy.

TROCAIRE EMERGENCY APPEAL –  there will be a special collection at all Masses next weekend for the people of the Philippines in the aftermath of the Super Typhoon Haiyan and for the grave crisis in Syria.  Trociare have provided gift aid envelopes which are available at the back of the church for you to take home and return next week.

SHARING FAIR EVENT  – The Sisters of the Good Shepherd, will hold a sale of lovely hand-crafted items made in Good Shepherd Centres in the developing world this weekend in the Parochial Hall after all Masses.  As a way of reaching out to young girls and women in poor countries made vulnerable to exploitation because of poverty and powerlessness.  The Sisters have developed Self-Help projects in twenty or so countries where they produce beautifully hand-woven fabric for personal and household items, skilfully crafted educational and other toys, beautiful items suitable for Christmas gifts, Christmas decorations etc.  The success of the projects enables these women, young girls and their children to live with dignity and hope.  You make a real difference in their lives when you purchase their top-quality crafts at the sale.

SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER GROUP  –   our next meeting is this Tuesday evening at 8.00 pm in the Committee Room.  Our focus will be on the Gospel reading for the Feast of Christ the King and an introduction to Matthew’s Gospel used in the Second Sunday of Advent.

YOUTH – both the junior and senior groups meet next Saturday from 7.15pm to 9.00pm in the hall.

DTIM – The ‘Do This In Memory of Me’ pre sacramental programme for children preparing for the sacrament of Holy Communion, will take place at the 9.30am Mass next Sunday.

ADVENT– take some time out for prayer and reflection on Thursday mornings during Advent in the Iona room at 10.00am – refreshments provided, beginning Thursday 28^th November.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL COLLECTION  –  in our local Ballyhackamore shops takes place from 9.00am to 5.00pm at Tesco Express and Spar on Saturday 30^th November and from 9.00am to 5.00pm at Marks and Spencers on Saturday 7^th December.  If you would be prepared to help for 1 hour on either of the dates please put your name and telephone number on the sheet at the back of the church together with the time that suites you and Paddy Donnelly will provide you with a collection box and badges in ample time before the collection.

 

TAP CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS  –will be available over the weekends of Advent after all the Masses. We look forward to the usual generous support for this annual fundraising event. An added significance to the need for this appeal is the recent news that the mission was subjected to an armed robbery. Thankfully Fr. John was unhurt but traumatised and lost money, laptop computer, camera and other valuables. Please keep him in your prayers and also the safety of all who are part of the Mission.

APOSTOLIC WORK – CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING   –  will take place after all the Masses on Saturday 30^th November and Sunday 1^st December.  There will be cakes, jewellery, books and toys, some seasonal goods and, of course, the Tombola and raffle for a hamper and other prizes.  There will be tea and coffee as usual.  If anyone wishes to provide cakes or other items for the sale please speak to a member of Apostolic Work or bring it to the hall on Saturday 30^th November.  There have been an increasing number of requests for help to Apostolic headquarters from missionaries recently, so your continued support will be very important. New members or anyone who can help in other ways are always welcome.

60+ CHRISTMAS PARTY – will be held on Sunday 8th December in the Parochial Hall commencing at 4.30pm and finishing at approximately 8.00pm. The night will include a 3 course dinner, entertainment and a visit from Santa.  Tickets are available from Roisin McMullan 078 5414 0019, Mary Walsh 078 1549 3463 or Lucy Traynor 079 0080 7589.  If you require transport please let us know when your book your place.  We look forward to seeing you there.

 

UNITY PILGRIMS  –  congratulations to the 51 parishioners who visited our surrounding Christian Churches last Sunday to attend their Remembrance Sunday services.

 

THANK YOU from Precious Life – On behalf of the ONE OF US Campaign, Precious Life thank everyone who signed the petition and collected signatures, and helped make it an outstanding success. We collected almost 18,000 signatures towards the total of 1.89million collected across Europe. For further information, please contact Precious Life on 02890278484 of info@preciouslife.com

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH CENTRE, CARRYDUFF  –  Annual Concert will be held in the Parish Centre Carryduff this Sunday at 7.30pm.  Doors open at 7.00pm.  Proceeds in aid of upgrading facilities in the Centre.  This year St. Agnes’ Choral Society presents Musical Memories.  Tickets £12.50 each to include light refreshments. For Tickets please ring Charlie Clarke on 078 5020 3835 or   email charlie@saintkillians.ie or Pat Polin on 077 7179 4366.

THE GUILD OF CATHOLIC NURSES –  (Belfast Branch) are holding their Annual Mass & Blessing of Hands this Monday evening at 7.30pm in the Hospital Church, Belfast City Hospital – all nurses are welcome to attend.  

FORTWILLIAM MUSICAL SOCIETY  –  will be staging an evening of music and song from this Tuesday to next Saturday in the Courtyard Theatre, Ballyearl. Come along and enjoy a wonderful evening of music which will appeal to all ages and tastes. Book online www.thecourtyardtheatre.com or phone 02890340202. Tickets priced £10/£12.

FAITH PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL NEED AND SOCIAL POLICY  – Conference being organised by the Community Faiths’ Forum.  This is a half day conference in Skainos, Newtownards Road this Thursday from 10.00am to 1.30pm followed by lunch.  To book please send the following information to rob.fairmichael@ccwa-ni.org.uk or phone 9074 0077 with your name, organisation or group (if any), email address, postal address, phone number.  Further information is available from notice in porch.

EXHIBITION OF PATCHWORK AND ART –  in Belmont Presbyterian Church from this Thursday to next Saturday.  Please see poster in porch for details and times

SAINT MALACHY’S FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE  –  are holding a Quiz Night in Saint Malachy’s Parish Centre,  Alfred Street this Friday evening at  8.00pm.  Doors open at  7.30pm.  Tickets £5 per person and are available from St. Malachy’s Parish Office.  For further details please phone 9032 1713.

COURSE FOR PARENTS AND PROSPECTIVE PARENTS OF TEENAGERS  –  next Saturday at Strandtown Baptist Church.  The goal for this course is to provide parents with strategies and encouragement they may need to better navigate the challenges of parenting this generation.  Full details on the course, including timetable, can be seen at www.sbchurch.co.uk/parentingteenagers.  Whilst the course is free and open to anyone we would ask that those attending should book online at www.sbchurch.co.uk/parenting to give us assistance with numbers.  The speakers are John & Ann Benton who have vast experience in the field – their bio’s can be viewed on the website.  Tea & coffee will be supplied.

IN JOYFUL HOPE: A NEW STEP IN EUCHARISTIC COMMUNION  – the next celebration will be held in Knock Methodist Church on Tuesday 26^th November at 8.00pm.  Everyone welcome.

THE NEARNESS OF GOD AT ADVENT  –  stop in the middle of a busy weekend for a light-hearted look at Christmas, at life, at God. Led by Breige O’Hare in Clonard Monastery, on Saturday 30^th November from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Cost £10. Bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided. To book, contact Clonard at 9044 5950 or Breige 075 6550 2662 or breigeohare@athomewithgod.co.uk

KNOCK ALL NIGHT VIGIL  –  buses will depart from King Street and Kennedy Way on Saturday 7^th December at 3.00pm returning to Belfast on Sunday 8^th December at 12.00 noon.  Price £39, this includes dinner and breakfast.  To book please phone 9066 5211 between 9.00am and 5.00pm or 9059 5942 after 6.00pm or call into 13 King Street.  £5 deposit required.  Vigil starts at 11.00pm and consists of the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Benediction and finishes with Mass at 4.00am

PARISH OF BANGOR – is delighted to present A Celtic Christmas by Father Liam Lawton in St Comgall’s Parish Centre on Thursday 12^th December at 8.00pm (Doors open 7.30pm).  Tickets Available Priced £20 from the following locations: St Comgall’s Parish Office – Brunswick Road, Bangor -stcomgalls@btconnect.com or 9146 5522 (Mon to Fri 9.30am to 1pm); St Colmcille’s Parish Office, Holywood – on 9042 2167; St Patrick’s Parish Office, Newtownards – 9181 2137 and tickets also available at Mace Brunswick Road, Bangor.  For more details please contact Christine McClean on 079 0202 1958 or 9146 5013.

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 21 NO. 50  10^TH NOVEMBER 2013

 

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 Christopher Robinson	9.30am	9.30am	9.30am	9.30am Ita O’Brien	9.30am Anointing of the Sick
Confessions at 6.00pm	11.30am Michael Rooney

 

The Sacrament of Baptism is one of the most joyful occasions both for the family and the Parish and everyone is welcome.  The Baptismal Course takes place on the third Tuesday of each month 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.

 

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

 

The Anointing of the Sick will take place directly after the Friday Morning Mass each week.   If you know of anyone who would benefit from receiving this Sacrament please bring them.

 

 

NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF DEVOTION TO THE HOLY SOULS  –  during the month of November Mass will be celebrated each day for the repose of the souls of those deceased whose names have been included in the November Dead Lists. Lists are available at the back of the Church.  If you wish to donate an offering for the Masses, please include it with the List in the envelope provided.  Completed Lists can be placed in the collection baskets or in the box in the Sanctuary area.

ANNUAL MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH FAMILY  – will be celebrated on Tuesday 19^th November at 7.00 pm.  This is an opportunity for our parish family to pray for our own deceased relatives and friends as well as the deceased members of our parish who have prayed with us and celebrated the liturgy with us throughout the years.

ST. MALACHY’S COLLEGE –  will hold their Annual Mass for deceased former students and staff this Monday in the College Chapel at 7.30pm.

DOWN AND CONNOR PIONEERS  –  the Annual Diocesan Mass for deceased Pioneers will take place this Tuesday in St Comgall’s Church, Antrim at 7.00pm.  All Pioneers and their families are invited to attend.

VOCATIONS – “May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God.”  Are you being called to love the Lord with an undivided heart as a priest?  Call Father John Murray, Vocations Director on 9091 3761 or e-mail Fr. John to vocations@frmurray.co.uk.

SHOE BOX APPEAL – please take a leaflet in the porch, to find out how you can participate in this scheme, to give a gift-filled shoe box to a disadvantaged child this Christmas. Deadline for donating boxes next Sunday. Please leave your filled shoe box in the Church porch or Sacristy.

SUICIDE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT GROUP  –  are holding a Mass of Hope next  Sunday at 3.00pm in Clonard Monastery.  Everyone welcome to attend.  If you need any more details please contact 9023 9967.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – enrolment ceremony for children who are preparing to receive the sacrament this school year, takes place during the 6.30pm Mass next Saturday.

BAPTISM  –  we welcome into the parish family Laura Anne Guinane and Tess Catherine Joannides who were baptised in St. Colmcilles last weekend.

DECEASED –   We pray for the repose of the souls of Chris Graham, a parishioner, who died last Sunday, Grace McCullough, Patricia Holywood, Mary Mount, and Zenaida Mallari who died recently.  We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Christopher Robinson,  Ita O’Brien  Dan Conway,  Colm Kerr  and  Michael Rooney

MONEY  MATTERS

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

BISHOPS COMMISSION COLLECTION  –  will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.  This collection helps defray the contributions from the Diocese for the work of the various National Episcopal Commissions.  To help it fulfil its aims more effectively, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has established various commissions, agencies, councils and other bodies which focus on specific tasks and areas of responsibility within the mission of the Church.  These are grouped into five departments as follows: Department of Catholic Education and Formation; Department of Pastoral Care; Department of Planning, Communications and Resources; Department of Social Issues and International Affairs and Department of Worship, Pastoral Renewal and Faith Development.  The Diocese is obligated to pay the amount levied (2012 – £152,778) by the Bishops’ Conference each year and this annual collection helps cover part of the annual levy.

YOUTH –both the junior and senior youth groups meet this Saturday evening from 7.15pm to 9.00pm in the Hall.

UNITY PILGRIMS  –  this Sunday is Remembrance Sunday. It is our tradition for as many as possible to attend services at our neighbouing Churches on this day.  Please if you can find the time to attend a service put your name on the list at the back of the Church together with the Church you will be attending and which service.  Times of services are at the top of the list.

11^TH BELFAST SCOUT GROUP  –  St. Colmcilles, Scouting Ireland.  The Scout Group will hold its’ annual investiture in the Parochial Hall this Sunday beginning at 3.00pm sharp. All parents and friends of the group are warmly invited. Following the investiture, the Group will hold its’ annual general meeting. With over 115 youth members and 19 adult leaders in membership, the Group is currently in very good shape. Plans for the future include the scout troop camping in Austria during the summer of 2014. Already 34 scouts have signed up to this adventure, to be accompanied by a team of 9 leaders!

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL  – will meet this Tuesday at 7.30pm

SHARING FAIR EVENT  – The Sisters of the Good Shepherd, will hold a sale of lovely hand-crafted items made in Good Shepherd Centres in the developing world next weekend in the Parochial Hall after all Masses.  As a way of reaching out to young girls and women in poor countries made vulnerable to exploitation because of poverty and powerlessness the Sisters have developed Self-Help projects in twenty or so countries where they produce beautifully hand-woven fabric for personal and household items, skilfully crafted educational and other toys, beautiful items suitable for Christmas gifts, Christmas decorations etc.  The success of the projects enables these women, young girls and their children to live with dignity and hope.  You make a real difference in their lives when you purchase their top-quality crafts at the sale.

 

SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER GROUP  –   our next meeting will be on Tuesday 19th November at 8.00 pm, in the Committee Room.  New members are always welcome

60+ CHRISTMAS PARTY – will be held on Sunday 8th December in the Parochial Hall commencing at 4.30pm and finishing at approximately 8.00pm. The night will include a 3 course dinner, entertainment and a visit from Santa.  Tickets are available from Roisin McMullan 078 5414 0019, Mary Walsh 078 1549 3463 or Lucy Traynor 079 0080 7589.  If you require transport please let us know when your book your place.  We look forward to seeing you there.

 

NIGHT WITH FRIENDS IN AID OF LEUKAEMIA & LYMPHOMA NI – the committee on behalf of Fintan would like to thank everyone for attendance, donations, prizes and sponsorship.  The night was a tremendous success, with excellent venue, great food, good entertainment and wonderful company enjoyed by all particularly because the amount of money raised including gift aid was in excess of £6,000.  Thanks again for all the support we received.9

THE LION ON THE HILL –  (C S Lewis) a celebration with Professor Allister McGrath in partnership with the Hub at Queen’s and The Good Bookshop, Belfast will be held this Sunday in St. Mark’s Church at 7.30pm.  For more information phone St Mark’s on 9065 9047.

CURIOUS CHRISTIANS– the “Curious Christians” study group will continue this Monday at 8.00pm in the Stye Brae Centre, Gilnahirk where tea and coffee will be available from 7.45pm.  The discussion which will centre on “How the bible is misused by politicians and others” will be led by Alastair Kilgore.  Everybody will be welcome.

YOUTH 2000  –  invites all young adults between ages of 16 to 35 to a Catholic weekend Retreat taking place this Friday to next Sunday at De La Salle High School, Downpatrick.  This will be an exciting weekend attracting over 150 young people from all over the country.  For more details phone 075 9887 6399 or check the website www.youth2000.ie.  The weekend is being organised by young people for young people.  Parental consent is essential for all those under 18.  All meals provided for and accommodation is on site.  Don’t let money by an obstacle; just bring any donation and a sleeping bag.

CHORAL SINGING WORKSHOP FOR CHRISTMAS  – with Loreto McAuley and David Stewart next Saturday, at Drumalis, from 10.00am to 4:30pm.  Enjoy a day of singing new Christmas carols and songs in the beautiful chapel in Drumalis. This workshop is particularly useful for church/school choirs and individuals looking for material for the Christmas & Advent season. If you enjoy singing and you enjoy Christmas then why not come along for the music & the hospitality. Cost, including lunch and music, is £30.  This event is supported by Larne Borough Council  For further details or to book a place, please contact Drumalis on 2827 2196 or booking forms can also be downloaded from www.drumalis.co.uk.

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH CENTRE, CARRYDUFF  –  Annual Concert will be held in the Parish Centre Carryduff next Sunday at 7.30pm.  Doors open at 7.00pm.  Proceeds in aid of upgrading facilities in the Centre.  This year St. Agnes’ Choral Society presents Musical Memories.  Tickets £12.50 each to include light refreshments. For Tickets please ring Charlie Clarke on 078 5020 3835 or   email charlie@saintkillians.ie or Pat Polin on 077 7179 4366.

THE GUILD OF CATHOLIC NURSES –  (Belfast Branch) are holding their Annual Mass & Blessing of Hands on Monday 18^th November at 7.30pm in the Hospital Church, Belfast City Hospital – all nurses are welcome to attend.  

FORTWILLIAM MUSICAL SOCIETY  –  will be staging an evening of music and song from Tuesday 19^th to Saturday 23rd of November in the Courtyard Theatre, Ballyearl. Come along and enjoy a wonderful evening of music which will appeal to all ages and tastes. Book online www.thecourtyardtheatre.com or phone 02890340202. Tickets priced £10/£12.

FAITH PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL NEED AND SOCIAL POLICY  – Conference being organised by the Community Faiths’ Forum.  This is a half day conference in Skainos, Newtowanrds Road on Thursday 21^st November from 10.00am to 1.30pm followed by lunch.  To book please send the following information to rob.fairmichael@ccwa-ni.org.uk or phone 9074 0077 with your name, organisation or group (if any), email address, postal address, phone number.  Further information is available from notice in porch.

THE NEARNESS OF GOD AT ADVENT  –  stop in the middle of a busy weekend for a light-hearted look at Christmas, at life, at God. Led by Breige O’Hare in Clonard Monastery, on Saturday 30^th November from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Cost £10. Bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided. To book, contact Clonard at 9044 5950 or Breige 075 6550 2662 or breigeohare@athomewithgod.co.uk

KNOCK ALL NIGHT VIGIL  –  buses will depart from King Street and Kennedy Way on Saturday 7^th December at 3.00pm returning to Belfast on Sunday 8^th December at 12.00 noon.  Price £39, this includes dinner and breakfast.  To book please phone 9066 5211 between 9.00am and 5.00pm or 9059 5942 after 6.00pm or call into 13 King Street.  £5 deposit required.  Vigil starts at 11.00pm and consist of the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Benediction and finishes with Mass at 4.00am

PARISH OF BANGOR – is delighted to present A Celtic Christmas by Father Liam Lawton in St Comgall’s Parish Centre on Thursday 12th December at 8.00pm (Doors open 7.30pm).  Tickets Available Priced £20 from the following locations: St Comgall’s Parish Office – Brunswick Road, Bangor -stcomgalls@btconnect.com or 9146 5522 (Mon to Fri 9.30am to 1pm); St Colmcille’s Parish Office, Holywood – on 9042 2167; St Patrick’s Parish Office, Newtownards – 9181 2137 and tickets also available at Mace Brunswick Road, Bangor.  For more details please contact Christine McClean on 079 0202 1958 or 9146 5013.

CAMARA  –  are a Local Charity who take  old computers, wipe the data, refurbish them and set them up in schools in Africa as computer labs. Combined with accredited training courses and ongoing maintenance we have taught over half a million young people how to use a computer. This vital skill in today’s world opens up unending opportunities for the young people whilst also building a better future for the country.  To do this amazing work we need old computers.   There is huge demand from Africa for Camara computers as we send them preloaded with software and train the teachers how to use them. From 11th November we will run our annual “one week, one thousand computers” campaign. “This week is “One Week, One Thousand Computers” week with Local Charity Camara. This annual event tries to find 1,000 unused and unwanted pcs and laptops for reuse in deprived schools in Africa. Camara wipe and repair computers of all ages, shapes and sizes, load them with educational software and ship  them to one of Camara’s seven African Hubs where they are distributed to the most deprived schools. We are asking people to dig out their old computers that are gathering dust and visit www.camara.org for details of where to drop their computers off. Please contact us on 9581 1812 to arrange a collection or drop off time if you cannot drop off between 9.30 and 4.30 any week day.