3rd July 2016

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 24 NO. 32 3rd July 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

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

St Colmcille’s Pre Schoolwww.stcolmcilles-preschool.co.uk.  Phone – 9047 2724

 

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 883, 452, 499)

14th week in Ordinary Time

Readings : Sunday Cycle C, Weekday Cycle 2, Psalter Week 2     

Entrance  Antiphon Your merciful love, O God, We have received in the midst of your temple.

Your praise, O God, like your name, Reaches the ends of the earth;

Your right hand is filled with saving justice

1st Reading (Isaiah 66:10-14)  Towards her I send flowing peace, like a river.

 

Psalm (Psalm 65) Cry out with joy to God all the earth

 

2nd Reading   (Galatians 6:14-18)  The marks on my body are those of the Lord Jesus

 

Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!  I call you friends, says the Lord,

Because I have made known to you everything

I have learnt from my Father. Alleluia!

Gospel (Luke 10:1-12. 17-20)  Your peace will rest on that man
Children Jesus sends seventy-two people ahead of him, to help spread the Good News. He tells them to travel light, to eat what they are given, and to heal the sick. They come back and tell Jesus with delight how well everything has gone.
Communion Antiphon (Psalm 33:9) Taste and see that the Lord is good;

blessed the man who seeks refuge in him

 

 

 

SUMMER MASS TIMES

Summer Mass Times for July and August will begin this weekend:

Saturday 6.30pm Sunday 11.00am Vera Fay

There will be no weekday Masses during the month of July.

Please see flyer for details of Mass times in other Churches, available in the Church Porch.

DECEASED

We pray for the repose of the souls of Issac Jordan and John Moore, relatives of parishioners who have died recently and also Maura McCourt (nee Walsh)

a former parishioneer, who died recently.

We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Vera Fay

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Monday and Tuesday from 2.00pm to 9.00pm

in the Chapel of Adoration.

Entrance is from the outside door at the left side of the Church.

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is:

  • Putting faith into action.
  • Authentic witness of our belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
  • A practical way of giving God adoration.
  • To show gratitude to Our Lord Jesus for our redemption.
  • Petitioning God for the needs of the parish and its people!

ADORATION– More Volunteers are required on Mondays and Tuesdays to cover the hourly slots: 4.00pm-5.00pm; 5.00pm6.00pm; 6.00pm-7.00pm. Volunteer slips are available at  the back of the Church and completed ones can be left in the Bulletin box.  Please consider giving an hour to Jesus in his Sacrament and receive the blessings that flow from this.

STANDBY LIST – If you cannot commit on a regular basis but are willing to be contacted to stand in for an Adorer from time to time please put your name and telephone number on the Standby List found in the Adoration Chapel and the back of the Church.

ROTA – It would be very much appreciated if you could kindly find a family member or friend to cover your hour when you are not available to come to Adoration.

CHAPEL OF ADORATIONThose who still wish to contribute to setting up this Chapel of Adoration may do so. Envelopes and slips can be found on the table at the back of the Church and returned to the parish office or placed in the Offertory collection baskets.

CLOSED – The Adoration Chapel will be closed on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th July.

 

‘‘Indeed this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son and believes in him, shall have eternal life and I will raise him up on the last day”

(John 6: 40)

 

PARISH FAMILY

PARISH OFFICE  –  The office is open from Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm – however we will be closed on Friday 8th, Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th reopening on Wednesday 13th  July as normal.

YOUTH PROGRAMME – Going For Gold: Monday 8th – Friday 12th August (fully booked); Lisburn Leisureplex; Monday 15th August; Tayto Park, Wednesday 17th August; Vertigo Trampoline Park; Friday 19th August. Enquries to Noeleen 078 7949 8131/ colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk. Forms available in Church Porch

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME – running alongside the children’s Going For Gold scheme there will be a leadership training programme for young people aged 14 – 18 years. Additional adult volunteers over 18 years of age are also needed for Going For Gold. Please consider helping on some or all of the dates on the mornings of: Monday 18th– Friday 12th August. Please contact Noeleen on 078 7949 8131/colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk.

HALL BOOKINGS – Pat will not be available to take bookings for the Hall until Monday 5th of September.

 

 

MONEY MATTERS

WEEKLY OFFERING – Cash Collection and Standing Order £ 1708.82

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

THE MONTHLY STIPEND – will be taken up at all Masses this weekend

 

 

SUMMER EVENTS

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL  –  Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th July.  This is a four day celebration of faith for young people aged 16 to 35 years.  There is an action packed programme of inspiring talks, workshops, testimonies, prayer, music,  drama and much more.   The festival is donation only.  Free buses available from all around Ireland.  For more information and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie

IRISH DANCE SUMMER SCHEME – from Monday 1st to Friday 5th August in St. Colmcille’s Parochial Hall  from 9.45am to 12.30pm.  Fun week of Irish dance for all, both experienced and beginner Irish Dancers welcome. Cost £55 per week. To book a place or enquire contact Nicola Oakes on  Leonardnicola@hotmail.com  or 077 1892 7242.

  1. PATRICK’S CHURCH – in aid of their restoration project, are hosting a Free Admission, Festival of Choirs this Wednesday 6th July, 7:30pm with a retiring collection.

 

 

BAPTISM

The next Baptismal Course takes place on Tuesday 16th August

in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.00pm to 9.30pm.                                                                                                              Please contact the Parish Office to register attendance or make enquiries.

 

OTHER NOTICES

SUMMER GRADUATION MASSES – Queen’s Univeristy, Belfast Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated on each day during the Graduation celebrations, in the Catholic Chaplaincy, 28 Elmwood Avenue, BT9 61Y, until Wednesday 6th (Sunday excluded) at 12:45pm. All graduates, their families and friends are most welcome to attend. There will be tea and coffee served after the Mass.

PATHWAYS – Adult Faith Devlopment course, two years part-time, starting October at Drumalis, Larne. Enquires to 028 2827 2196 or email maura@drumalis.co.uk. Pathways aims to offer a space where adults can explore, reflect upon and discuss faith and how it relates to life in today’s world, both at a personal and community level. Leaflets are avilable in Church Porch

 

26th June 2016

SUNDAY BULLETIN

VOL. 24 NO. 31 26th June 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

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

St Colmcille’s Pre Schoolwww.stcolmcilles-preschool.co.uk.  Phone – 9047 2724

 

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 879, 452, 499)

13th week in Ordinary Time

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

 

Entrance  Antiphon All peoples, clap your hands.

Cry to God with shouts of joy!

 

1st Reading (1 Kings 19:16. 19-21)  Elisha rose and followed Elijah.
Psalms (Psalm 15) O Lord, it is you who are my portion.
2nd Reading   (Galatians 5:1, 13-18)  You were called to liberty.
Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!  Speak, Lord, your servant is listening:

You have the message of eternal life. Alleluia!

Gospel (Luke 9:51-62)  Jesus resolutely took the road for Jerusalem. I will follow

You wherever you go.

 

Children Someone promised to follow Jesus. Jesus pointed out that it would be hard                 following him. Foxes and birds have homes, but Jesus did not.

 

Communion Antiphon Bless the Lord, O my soul,

And all within me, his holy name.

 

 

 

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.30pm

 

9.30am

Anne Hughes

9.30am

Archie O’Leary

9.30am

 

9.30am

 

9.30am

Anointing     of the sick.

 

Confession at 6.00pm

11.30am

 

 

 

 

SUMMER MASS TIMES

Summer Mass Times for July and August will begin next weekend:

Saturday 6.30pm; Sunday 11.00am

There will be no weekday Masses during the month of July.

Please see insert for Mass times in local Churches.

 

 

 

 

 

DECEASED

We remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

James Armstrong, Anne Hughes and Brendan Tansey

 

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458.

 

 

 

 

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Monday and Tuesday from 2.00pm to 9.00pm

in the Chapel of Adoration.

Entrance is from the outside door at the left side of the Church.

 

ADORATION-. More Volunteers are required on Mondays and Tuesdays to cover the hourly slots: 4.00pm-5.00pm; 5.00pm6.00pm; 6.00pm-7.00pm. Volunteer slips are available at  the back of the Church and completed ones can be left in the Bulletin box.  Please consider giving an hour to Jesus in his Sacrament and receive the blessings that flow from this.

ROTA – It would be very much appreciated if you could kindly find a family member or friend to cover your hour when you are not available to come to Adoration.

CHAPEL OF ADORATION Those who still wish to contribute to setting up this Chapel of Adoration may do so. Envelopes and slips can be found on the table at the back of the Church and returned to the parish office or placed in the Offertory collection baskets.

 

 

 

 

 

BAPTISM

The next Baptismal Course takes place on Tuesday 16th August

in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.00pm to 9.30pm.                                                                                                              Please contact the Parish Office to register attendance or make enquiries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH FAMILY

PARISH OFFICE  –  The office is open Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm and Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm.

FIRST FRIDAY SICK – Father Ciaran will attend the sick and housebound in the parish this Tuesday.

YOUTH PROGRAMME – Going For Gold: Monday 8th – Friday 12th August. Lisburn Leisureplex, Monday 15th August. M&D’s Theme Park Scotland: Wednesday 17th August. Vertigo Trampoline Park: Friday 19th August. Enquries to Noeleen 078 7949 8131/ colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME running alongside the children’s Going For Gold scheme there will be a leadership training programme for young people aged 14 – 18 years. Additional adult volunteers over 18 years of age are also needed for Going For Gold. Please consider helping on some or all of the dates on the mornings of: Monday 18th– Friday 12th August.

 

 

 

‘Serve one another in works of love’ Galatians 5:13

 

 

 

 

MONEY MATTERS

WEEKLY OFFERING – Cash Collection and Standing Order £ 1794.08

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION  –  £911.63

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

THE MONTHLY STIPEND – will be taken up at all Masses next weekend

 

 

 

 

Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds

in the evening please close the car park gates.

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMER EVENTS

DOWN & CONNOR LOUGH DERG THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE  – will take place next weekend from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July.  The cost of the pilgrimage is £60.00. The cost does not include travel to the island. For details of travel arrangements and to book a place please call the Living Church Office on 028 9069 0920

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL  –  Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th July.  This is a four day celebration of faith for young people aged 16 to 35 years.  There is an action packed programme of inspiring talks, workshops, testimonies, prayer, music,  drama and much more.   The festival is donation only.  Free buses available from all around Ireland.  For more information and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie

IRISH DANCE SUMMER SCHEME – from Monday 1st to Friday 5th August in St. Colmcille’s Parochial Hall  from 9.45am to 12.30pm.  Fun week of Irish dance for all, both experienced and beginner Irish Dancers welcome. Cost £55 per week. To book a place or enquire contact Nicola Oakes on  Leonardnicola@hotmail.com  or 077 1892 7242.

  1. PATRICK’S CHURCH – in aid of their restoration project, are hosting a Free Admssion, Festival of Choirs next Wednesday 6th July, 7:30pm with a retiring collection.

 

 

 

OTHER NOTICES

HEALING SERVICE – Archbishop Eames is speaking at the Monday evening healing service in St Anne’s Cathedral this Monday, June 27th at 8.00pm.

RALLY FOR LIFE – the 10th All Ireland Rally for Life in Belfast city centre is next Saturday 2nd July. Please contact Precious Life on 028 9027 8484 or email info@preciouslife.com

SUMMER GRADUATION MASSES – Queen’s Univeristy, Belfast Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated on each day during the graduation celebrations, in the Catholic Chaplaincy, 28 Elmwood Avenue, BT9 61Y, from Thurday 30th June until Wednesday 6th (Sunday excluded) at 12:45pm. All graduates, their families and friends are most welcome to attend. There will be tea and coffee served after the Mass.

AN EVENING WITH PAUL CLARK – Songs and stories from one of the founding fathers of the Jesus Movement and the Contemporary Christian Music industry, on this Wednesday 27th July,Canteen Café, 10 Belmont Road 8pm. Tickets available https://cfc.churchapp.co.uk/events/ynzb1jr2.

PATHWAYS – Adult Faith Devlopment course, two years part-time, starting October at Drumalis, Larne. Enquires to 028 2827 2196 or email maura@drumalis.co.uk. Pathways aims to offer a space where adults can explore, reflect upon and discuss faith and how it relates to life in today’s world, both at a personal and community level.

 

 

19th June 2016

VOL. 24 NO. 29  12th June 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

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

St Colmcille’s Pre Schoolwww.stcolmcilles-preschool.co.uk.  Phone – 9047 2724

 

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  (Page 875, 452, 499)

12th week in Ordinary Time

Readings : Sunday Cycle C, Weekday Cycle 2, Psalter Week 4

 

Entrance       The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one

Antiphon       he has anointed.  Save your people, Lord and bless your heritage, and govern

them for ever.

1st Reading  (Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1) They will look on the one whom they have pierced

Psalm 62        R. For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God.       

2nd Reading   (Galatians 3:26-29)  All baptised in Christ, you have all clothed yourselves

                         in Christ.

Acclamation   Alleluia, alleluia!  I am the light of the world, says the Lord, anyone who

                         follows me will have the light of life.

Gospel          (Luke 9:18-24)  You are the Christ of God. The Son of Man is destined to

                        suffer grievously.

Children:      Jesus asked his followers: “Who do you think I am?”  Some said names

they heard from other people.  But Peter said, “You are the Christ of God.”  Then Jesus

warned them that he was going to suffer, but that after he died he  would rise up on the

third day.  He warned his followers that if they carried on following him, they too

would have lots of difficulties on earth, but they would be  rewarded with eternal life.

Communion  Alleuia, alleluia! I am the light of the world, says the Lord, anyone who

Antiphon       follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia! 

 

 

 

MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK

Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6.30pm

 

9.30am

T.M. George

9.30am

Eamon

McKeown

9.30am

Eileen

Fay

9.30am

Communion Service

9.30am

Anointing     of the sick.

 

Confession at 6.00pm

11.30am

Jack Donnelly

 

 

 

 

Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds

in the evening please close the car park gates.

 

 

 

 

 

DECEASED

We pray for the repose of the souls of – Ruth Williamson and Richard Bradshaw who died last week and also Sean Cunningham and Bill MacNeill a former parishioner, who died recently.

 

We remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:

Rosina McManus, Margaret McGrath, Jack Donnelly,

T.M. George, Eamon McKeown and Eileen Fay.

 

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  –  we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458.

 

 

 

 

 

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Monday and Tuesday from 2.00pm to 9.00pm

in the Chapel of Adoration.

Entrance is from the outside door at the left side of the Church.

 

ADORATION – More Volunteers are required on Mondays and Tuesdays to cover the hourly slots: 4.00pm-5.00pm; 5.00pm6.00pm; 6.00pm-7.00pm. Volunteer slips are available at  the back of the Church and completed ones can be left in the Bulletin box.  Please consider giving an hour to Jesus in his Sacrament and receive the blessings that flow from this.

ROTA – It would be very much appreciated if you could kindly find a family member or friend to cover your hour when you are not available to come to Adoration.

CHAPEL OF ADORATION – Those who still wish to contribute to setting up this Chapel of Adoration may do so. Envelopes and slips can be found on the table at the back of the Church and returned to the parish office or placed in the Offertory collection baskets.

 

 

BAPTISM

The next Baptismal Course will take place this Tuesday 21st June                                                                 in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 8.00pm to 9.30pm.                                                                                                              Please contact the Parish Office to register attendance or make enquiries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH FAMILY

PARISH OFFICE  –  The office will open Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm and Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm.

SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER GROUP – Our meeting will be this Tuesday 21st June, at 8.00pm in the Committee Room. This will be our last meeting untill the Autumn.

LIVING FAITH – Meeting this Thursday 23rd June at 7.30pm in the Committee Room.

FRIDAY MORNING – you are invited to meet in the Iona Room this Friday at 10.00am for coffee and chat, to reflect on today’s feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, with the help of a couple of video clips.The liturgy invites us to celebrate the Solemnity of the Birth of St John the Baptist, whose life was totally devoted to Christ, as was that of Christ’s Mother, Mary. John the Baptist was the forerunner, the “voice”, sent to proclaim the Incarnate Word. Thus, when we commemorate his birth, it means we are celebrating Christ, and the fulfillment of the promises of all the prophets, among whom the greatest was the Baptist, called to “prepare the way” for the Messiah.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMErunning alongside the Going for Gold children’s scheme there will be a leadership training programme for young people aged 14 – 18 years.  The next training night is this Friday 24th June, 7.00pm – 8.30pm.  Additional adult volunteers over 18 years of age are also needed for Going for Gold. Please consider helping on some or all of the dates on the mornings of: Monday 8th – Friday 12th August.

Enquiries to Noeleen: 07879 498131 / colmcilleyouth@yahoo.co.uk.

WELCOME – We joyfully welcome to the Parish Family our recently Baptised children:

  • Maya Grace Dalton
  • Saibh Rachel Kerrin
  • Thomas Joseph McBrien

 

 

 

 

 

 CLONARD NOVENA

Concludes this Thursday 23rd  June. There are new Novena times.

Leaflets and details available in Church porch.

 

 

 

 

MONEY MATTERS

WEEKLY OFFERING – Cash Collection and Standing Order £1777.02

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

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION  –  will be taken up at all Masses this weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMER PROGRAMMES

DOWN & CONNOR LOUGH DERG THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE  – will take place this year from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July.  The cost of the pilgrimage is £60.00. The cost does not include travel to the island. For details of travel arrangements and to book a place please call the Living Church Office on 028 9069 0920 or email livingchurch@downandconnor.org by Friday 17th June.

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL  –  Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th July.  This is a four day celebration of faith for young people aged 16 to 35 years.  There is an action packed programme of inspiring talks, workshops, testimonies, prayer, music,  drama and much more.   The festival is donation only.  Free buses available from all around Ireland.  For more information and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie

RETREAT – Contemplative silent Centering Prayer retreat, 19th – 26th July, Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar. For registration and further details contact Eileen by email: contemplativeoutreachireland@gmail.com or by phone: 00353876017709. The prayer group meets every Tuesday, 7.30pm – 9.00pm, in Tobar Mhuire. Newcomers welcome.

IRISH DANCE SUMMER SCHEME – from Monday 1st to Friday 5th August in St. Colmcille’s Parochial Hall  from 9.45am to 12.30pm.  Fun week of Irish dance for all, both experienced and beginner Irish Dancers welcome. Cost £55 per week. To book a place or enquire contact Nicola Oakes on  Leonardnicola@hotmail.com  or 077 1892 7242.

SUMMER DRAMA HOLIDAYS – residential and non-residential bookings taken, for young people aged 8 years to 18 years, during July and August, in Garron Tower, St Kilian’s College, Co Antrim. Contact – Roma Tumelty: 02890 778099 / www.summerdrama.co.uk  / Twitter@SummerDramaHols

 

 

 

 

OTHER NOTICES

CATHOLIC SINGLES is an organisation which helps single adult Catholics of all ages meet, either one to one or through social events. Please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk

ANNUAL DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE – on St Patrick’s Mountain Saul, will take place this Sunday 19th June. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Noel Treanor at 3.00pm.

SOS BUS NI – Concentio Chamber Choir Summer Concert  on Wednesday 22nd June, 8.00pm at St John’s Church of Ireland, Malone Road, Belfast. Featuring John Rutters Gloria and other choral classics. There will be a retiring collection in support of SOS Bus NI. SUMMER GRADUATION MASSESQueen’s University, Belfast Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated on each day during the graduation celebrations, in the Catholic Chaplaincy, 28 Elmwood Avenue, BT9 6AY, from Thursday 30th June until Wednesday 6th July (Sunday excluded), at 12.45pm. All graduates, their families and friends are most welcome to attend, there will be tea and coffee served after Mass.