6th November 2016
SUNDAY BULLETIN
VOL. 27 NO. 51 6th November 2016
Fr. Ciaran Feeney Adm. 191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB.
Phone – 028 9065 4157. Website: www.st-colmcilles.net
E-mail – stcolmcilles@downandconnor.org
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Page 960, 452, 499)
32nd Week in Ordinary Time
Readings : Sunday Cycle C, Weekday Cycle 2, Psalter Week 4
| Entrance Antiphon | Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord. |
| 1st Reading | The King of the world will raise us up to live again forever.
2 Maccabees 7:1-2. 9-14 |
| Psalm | I shall be filled, when I awake, with the sight of your glory, O Lord.
Psalm 16 |
| 2nd Reading | May the Lord strengthen you in everything good that you do or say.
2 Thessalonians 2:16 – 3:5 |
| Acclamation | Alleluia, alleluia! Stay awake, praying at all times for the strength to
stand with confidence before the Son of Man. Alleluia! |
| Gospel | He is God, not of the dead, but of the living.
Luke 20:27 – 38
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| Children | When we get to heaven we will all be together and all our questions will be answered. |
| Communion Antiphon | The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose, near restful waters he leads me. |
MASS TIMES
| Saturday | Sunday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 6.30pm
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9.30am
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9.30am
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9.30am
Nan Kearney
Novena
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9.30am
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9.30am
Anointing of the sick |
| Confessions 6.00pm | 11.30am
Jim McConnell
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DECEASED
We pray for the repose of the souls of those who have died recently especially:
Fr. Michael Ross, Dublin.
We remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:
Colm Kerr, John Bradley, Mary Bradley, Brian Bradley, Maeve McMurray,
Patricia Fox and Jim McConnell.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT – we can be contacted on 07456 989458
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 rear 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 at the front of the Church.
PARISH ACTIVITIES
THANK YOU
Parishioners have contributed an amazing 154 Christmas Shoe Boxes in response to the recent appeal. The shoe boxes filled with your gifts, are going overland to Romania to be distributed to children and the elderly in time for Christmas. A huge thank you to all who participated in this act of mercy.
PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Parish Pastoral Council will meet this Tuesday 8th November at 7.30pm in the Committee Room.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
First Confession and First Holy Communion class continues on Tuesday 8th November at 6.00pm, class ends at 7.00pm.
Confirmation class continues on Wednesday 9th November, 6.15pm – 7.15pm.
Enquiries to Noeleen 07879 498131.
PARENTS MEETING
There will be a meeting for parents of the children who are being prepared for the Sacrament of Holy Communion on Wednesday 16th November at 7.00pm.
MINISTRY OF WELCOME
We have a great shortage of Ministers of Welcome and are asking for new Ministers.
It involves volunteering twice a year, undertaking to welcome Parishioners before 6.30pm Saturday Mass, or 9.30am or 11.30am Sunday Masses. Your role is to give each Parishioner a Missal and Bulletin and to particularly welcome new Parishioners.
If you are willing please put your name on the list at the back of the church.
THE ROSARY
The Rosary will be said after Mass during the week. All are welcome to join in this prayer.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monday and Tuesday from 2.00 pm to 9.00 pm
in the Chapel of Adoration.
WEEKLY OFFERING
Weekly Offering Cash Collection and Standing Orders: £
All Saints Collection: £
Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the collection.
BAPTISMS
When arranging a Baptism please contact the Parish office to register attendance at the Baptism meeting. This will be held every third Tuesday of each month in the Iona Room. You may arrange the Baptism date at this meeting and complete the registration card. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 15th November at 8.00pm.
If parents have already attended the meeting for an earlier Baptism please contact the Parish office to complete a registration card and arrange a Baptism date.
SERVING MY PARISH – THE DOOR OF MERCY 2
Sean Goan will return for a talk in parish – next Saturday 12th November 9.30am.
“The Bible is not an easy book, yet it is at the heart of who we are as Catholic Christians. During our morning we are going to consider some steps that will help us to approach the Bible with faith and reverence, while at the same time using our God given reason to help us understand its message for us today. There will be time for reflection and discussion – so bring your Bible and lets get started!!”
The morning will finish with a light lunch at 12.30pm. All are welcome. Please put an attendance slip into Bulletin Box in Church porch.
UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE
In a follow up to Sean’s morning with us, the Living Faith Parish Group are providing you with an opportunity to explore the Bible further by proving the series “Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible” presented by Jeff Cavins. This will take place on 8 Wednesday evenings: 7.30pm – 9.00pm on 16th, 23rd, 30th November; 7th December and 11th, 18th, 25th January; 1st February.
You may sign up on the morning of 12th November or complete a slip that you will find next to the Bulletin Box in the Church Porch. Please post in the Bulletin Box.
OTHER EVENTS
Loss and Blessings Day at Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar
Remember your deceased relative and friends on Saturday 12th November 2016 from 10.30am -4.00pm. Price £30 which includes tea/coffee and lunch
Please phone 02844830242 to reserve you place.
UNITY PILGRIMS
Sunday 13th November 2016 is Remembrance Sunday, a Sunday on which we as a Parish express our unity with our fellow Christians by attending a service at one of our neighbouring churches. A list of the services and their times is set out on a list at the back of the church. Please put your name on the list together with the church you will be attending and the time of the services.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER VIGIL
A Eucharistic Prayer Vigil for Vocations to the Priesthood, Permanent Diaconate and Religious Life will take place in Good Shepherd Church, Ormeau Road, Belfat on Thursday 17th November 2016 from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. The Vigil will conclude with Mass as 9.00pm. In his message for Vocation Sunday, Pope Francis said that “Vocations are born in prayer and from prayer; and only through prayer can they persevere and bear fruit.” May we take this invitation up to come together as a diocese to pray for vocations to the priesthood, permanent diaconate and religious life.
THE LARDER
Every week The Larder distribute food, toiletries, bin bags, cleaning products, washing up liquid, Jay cloths and Brillo Pads to poor families in East Belfast. We as a Parish collect these items twice a year. So for the month of November we will have boxes at the back of the church to collect these items with the exception of baked beans and cereals of which they have an ample supply.
INCA TRAIL
Take part in the Belfast Trail on Friday 25th November 2016 in Aid of Cancer Fund for Children! The evening will include the Belfast (Car) Trail beginning at 7.30pm outside the Parochial Hall, followed by Peruvian Cuisine and Entertainment.
Tickets will be on sale from Saturday 5th November 2016, you can contact either Alyssia (07549523831) (02890809679) or Serena (07549523832) (serenamcanee@gmail.com).
For further information on Cancer Fund for Children please visit www.cancerfundforchildren.com/.
CORRYMEELA
Family Weekend in Corrymeela 9th – 11th December 2016. Separate activities for adults, teenagers and children in beautiful, tranquil surroundings. Crèche for younger children. New families welcome!Anyone interested please contact Paula Sheils/John Barry (02890 654395), Mary Walsh (07815 493463) or Aideen O’Neill (07739 837331).