5th January

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 22 NO. 06  5TH JANUARY 2014

 

Father Ciaran Feeney Adm.   191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB.  Tel. 9065 4157.   Website: www.st-colmcilles.net  E-mail: stcolmcilles@hotmail.com

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

6.30pm

9.30am

Feast of the Epiphany

11.00am

9.30am

9.30am

9.30am

9.30am

Anointing of the Sick

Confessions at 6.00pm

11.30am

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONDAY IS THE FEAST THE EPIPHANY  – and is a Holy Day of Obligation.  Mass in the parish will be at 11.00am on Monday.

 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Saturday

Sunday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

6.00pm

 

9.00am

9.00am

9.00am

9.00am

 

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 Tuesday 21st January 2014 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.

 

ST. COLMCILLE’S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

St Colmcilles 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.  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.

 

Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds

in the evening please close the car park gates.

 

PARISH FAMILY

PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS  –  the office will reopen this Tuesday

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.

EVANGELII GAUDIUM  –  “The Joy of the Gospel” by Pope Francis, copies of the book are at the back of the Church.  Price £5 each, please put money in either of the Candelabra boxes

BOOKINGS FOR PAROCHIAL HALL  –  If you wish to use the Hall you must book directly with Pat Feenan between 7.00pm and 8.00pm on Monday to Friday (phone 9067 1036).  Pat will be available to take bookings from this Monday.

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.

BAPTISM  –  we welcome into the parish family Darcy Catherine Dynan, Eleanor Rose Gowers and Caleb Greer who were baptised in St. Colmcilles last weekend.

DECEASED –   We pray for the repose of the soul of Kenneth Mains, a parishioner, who died on Thursday.  We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Mary Elliott,  Jackie Quigley,  Harry McKenna,  Fred Loder  and  Molly O’Flaherty.

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.

PARISH DRAW

The November winners for the Parish Draw are as follows:

£100 – Roisin McMullan, £75 – Roisin Bogues and £25 – Fr Ciaran Feeney.

The December winners for the Parish Draw are as follows:

£100 – Colette O’Flaherty, £100 – Mary & Martin O’Brien, £100 – Aideen & Kevin O’Neill and £100 – Annette Dixon

Thank you for all your support over the last year and we look forward to your continuing support in 2014.

THIS WEEK

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 14th January at 7.30pm

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. LOUISE’S COLLEGE  –  open night this Wednesday evening for app primary 7 pupils and their families.  All departments throughout the school will be open.  Any student who wish to transfer into sixth form are also most welcome.  Families are inviteed to the Principal’s address at 4.30pm or 6.30pm.

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

ST. DOMINIC’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS  –  the Principal and staff invite you to their annual Open Day next Saturday from 9.30am to 1.00pm.  Principal’s address at 9.30 am and 11.00 am.  P6 and P7 pupils welcome

ST. MALACHY’S COLLEGE – will hold two Open Nights for prospective pupils on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th January 2014. The Principal’s Address will begin at 7.00pm and Primary 6 and 7 pupils are welcome to attend.  Parking will be via Lincoln Avenue.

OTHER NOTICES

BREDAGH SLIMATHON & EXCERISE PROGRAMME 2014  –  Your first step to a healthier you in 2014!  Starts Monday 13th January 2014 in St Josephs College, Ravenhill Road.  Open to both members and non-members of Bredagh GAC.  12 week Programme – set your own targets and don’t worry if you haven’t done any exercise in a while – designed to suit all levels of fitness and all ages. So if you just want to lose some weight and/or get fit and have some fun just turn up  at St Josephs on the 13th  Jan at 6.30pm to register or e-mail  pbblaney@gmail.com   for more info.

29th December

SUNDAY BULLETIN
VOL. 22 NO. 05  29TH DECEMBER 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
MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK
Saturday Sunday Tuesday New Year’s Day Thursday Friday
6.30pm
Paddy Kearney
9.30am
Mary Mallon
9.30am
Martin Campfield
12.00 noon
Vera Donnelly 9.30am
Spcial Intention
9.30am
Anointing of the Sick
Special Intention
Confessions at 6.00pm 11.30am
Special Intention
Please note Mass on New Year’s Day
will be at 12.00 noon.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.00pm 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am
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 Tuesday 21st January 2014 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.
ST. COLMCILLE’S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
St Colmcilles 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.  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.
Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds
in the evening please close the car park gates.
PARISH FAMILY
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS  –  the office will be closed until Tuesday 7th January 2014.
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.
EVANGELII GAUDIUM  –  “The Joy of the Gospel” by Pope Francis, copies of the book are at the back of the Church.  Price £5 each, please put money in either of the Candelabra boxes
BOOKINGS FOR PAROCHIAL HALL  –  If you wish to use the Hall you must book directly with Pat Feenan between 7.00pm and 8.00pm on Monday to Friday (phone 9067 1036).  Pat will not be available to take bookings until Moday 6th January 2014.
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.
BAPTISM  –  we welcome into the parish family Evie Mary Davies who was baptised in St. Colmcilles last weekend.
DECEASED –   We pray for the repose of the soul of baby Ronan McKenna, who died last weekend.  We also remmeber all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:
Paddy Kearney,  Mary Mallon,  Vera Donnelly,  Edward Trainor,
Pauline Trainor  and  Marie Kerr.
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.
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 11th 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. LOUISE’S COLLEGE  –  open night on Wednesday 8th January 2014 for app primary 7 pupils and their families.  All departments throughout the school will be open.  Any student who wish to transfer into sixth form are also most welcome.  Families are inviteed to the Principal’s address at 4.30pm or 6.30pm.
OUR LADY AND ST. PATRICK’S COOLEGE KNOCK – Year 7 Pupils and Parents are invited to the College’s Open Morning on Saturday 11th January 2014 from 9.15am to 12.30pm.  Principal’s Address 9.30 am and 11.00 am.  Prospective Year 13 students are also welcome.
ST. DOMINIC’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS  –  the Principal and staff invite you to their annual Open Day on Saturday, 11th January 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm.  Principal’s address at 9.30 am and 11.00 am.  P6 and P7 pupils welcome
ST. MALACHY’S COLLEGE – will hold two Open Nights for prospective pupils on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th January 2014. The Principal’s Address will begin at 7.00pm and Primary 6 and 7 pupils are welcome to attend.  Parking will be via Lincoln Avenue.
OTHER NOTICES
BREDAGH SLIMATHON & EXCERISE PROGRAMME 2014  –  Your first step to a healthier you in 2014!  Starts Monday 13th January 2014 in St Josephs College, Ravenhill Road.  Open to both members and non-members of Bredagh GAC.  12 week Programme – set your own targets and don’t worry if you haven’t done any exercise in a while – designed to suit all levels of fitness and all ages. So if you just want to lose some weight and/or get fit and have some fun just turn up  at St Josephs on the 13th  Jan at 6.30pm to register or e-mail  pbblaney@gmail.com   for more info.

December 22nd

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 22 NO. 04 22ND DECEMBER 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

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday

Sunday

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Thursday

Friday

6.30pm

 

9.30am

Special Intention

9.30am

Special Intention

9.30am

William O’Neill

No Mass

 

No Mass

 

Confessions at 6.00pm

11.30am

Special Intention

6.30pm

Colin McCoy

11.00am

Special Intention

 

 

 

 

12.00 Midnight

Special Intention

 

 

 

 

Christmas Masses

Christmas Eve – 6.30pm and Midnight

Christmas Morning – 9.30am and 11.00am

 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Saturday

Sunday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

6.00pm

 

9.00am

 

 

 

 

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 Tuesday 21st January 2014 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.

 

Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds

in the evening please close the car park gates.

 

PARISH FAMILY

Father Ciaran will attend the sick and housebound in the parish for Christmas this Monday.

PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS  –  the office will be closed from this Monday until Tuesday 7th January 2014.

BISHOP TREANOR’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE  –  copies are available at the back of the Church.

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.

EVANGELII GAUDIUM  –  “The Joy of the Gospel” by Pope Francis, copies of the book are at the back of the Church.  Price £5 each, please put money in either of the Candelabra boxes

BOOKINGS FOR PAROCHIAL HALL  –  If you wish to use the Hall you must book directly with Pat Feenan between 7.00pm and 8.00pm on Monday to Friday (phone 9067 1036).  Pat will not be available to take bookings until Moday 6th January 2014.

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.

TROCAIRE –   would like to thank parishioners for their support this year particularly during the recent emergency appeals for Syria and the Philippines. Trocaire wishes everyone a very happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. Trocaire Christmas Gifts can still be bought at www.trocaire.org/giftsor by calling 0800 912 1200.

DECEASED –   We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Winnie McCallan,  Joseph Conway,  Mary Conway,  Margaret Rogan,

Bernard Murray,    Colin McCoy,  William O’Neill,  Bernadette Clarke,

Eileen Hughes,  Eileen McNeill  and  Una Kerr.

MONEY MATTERS

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

The Christmas Voluntary Collection will be taken up at all Christmas Masses.

 

ADVENT

CHRISTMAS MASS BOUQUET CARDS – are available in the Parish office or Sacristy after Masses.

TAP CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS – will be available after all the Masses this weekend.

 

PENITENTIAL SERVICES

“The Lord your God is in your midst, He will renew you by his love.”  (Zephaniah 3)

This Sunday                                        St. Brigid’s                             4.00pm

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL

The St Vincent de Paul annual appeal finishes this weekend.  Your donations can be popped into our normal collection boxes with our members at the Church exits.

ANNUAL COLLECTION – the collection on the 30th November at Tesco Express and the Spar and at Marks and Spencer’s on the 7th December raised a total of £1,413, a record.  We wish to thank our 23 volunteers for collecting with great patience and the stores for once more granting us permission to collect and for all their assistance given to our collectors.

THIS WEEK

CHRISTMAS DISCO – at the Youth Club this Saturday in the Parochial Hall, 7.15pm – 9.00pm. All old and new members welcome.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY– at 6.30pm Mass this Tuesday, Christmas Eve, All children attending this Mass should come as a shepherd or an angel. Practice, for those children who would like to be involved in the Nativity story, is after 9.30am Mass this Sunday.

SOLEMN VIGIL MASS ON CHRISTMAS EVE – will commence at 12.00 midnight.  The Choir will lead the congregation in the singing of carols at 11.30pm.  The Parish Pastoral Council invites all members of the congregation over to the Hall for Christmas refreshments after the Mass.  Help to serve refreshments would be very welcome – so if you can do so, please call Mary Walsh on 078 1549 3463 or Lucy Tray nor on 079 0080 7589.

A CHRISTMAS MORNING CHILDREN’S CHOIR – is being formed for the 11.00am Mass this Wednesday. If you know any children interested in being part of this choir then please contact Jacqui Vance on 075 9464 6660 or Kate Acton on 079 6653 6515. Rehearsal will take place in the Church from 1.30pm to 3pm this Sunday. Permission slips can be forwarded in advance or completed when you bring your child to rehearsal.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

ST. LOUISE’S COLLEGE  –  open night on Wednesday 8th January 2014 for app primary 7 pupils and their families.  All departments throughout the school will be open.  Any student who wish to transfer into sixth form are also most welcome.  Families are inviteed to the Principal’s address at 4.30pm or 6.30pm.

OUR LADY AND ST. PATRICK’S COOLEGE KNOCK – Year 7 Pupils and Parents are invited to the College’s Open Morning on Saturday 11th January 2014 from 9.15am to 12.30pm.  Principal’s Address 9.30 am and 11.00 am.  Prospective Year 13 students are also welcome.

ST. MALACHY’S COLLEGE – will hold two Open Nights for prospective pupils on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th January 2014. The Principal’s Address will begin at 7.00pm and Primary 6 and 7 pupils are welcome to attend.  Parking will be via Lincoln Avenue.

OTHER NOTICES

RUSSIAN GREATS  –  a SWOT and CRY Charity Concert.   Come along for an evening of great classical Russian works (including Shostakovich, Glinka and Tchaikovsky) and some Christmas tunes.      Money raised is for SWOT (Student’s Working Overseas Trust) who provide medical supplies for developing countries and for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) who raise awareness and fund research to identify conditions leading to sudden death syndrome. The concert will take place at 7.45pm next Saturday in St. Anne’s Church Dunmurry. Tickets: £5 (Includes Refreshments)