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Parish News This Week THE PRIEST ON DUTY: The Priest on call this week is Fr Gabriel 90841507 ST. MACNISSI’S DAILY MASS: We regret that daily Mass in St. MacNissi’s has been cancelled for the immediate future as Fr Paul is in hospital. SILVER JUBILEE OF THE EPISCOPAL ORDINATION OF BISHOP WALSH AND BISHOP FARQUHAR: Mass, presided over by Cardinal Daly, will be celebrated in the Cathedral on Sunday 18th May at 3.00pm. A warm invitation is extended to all parishioners to join them in this Mass. CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION from the Dominican Convent, Falls Road to the Cathedral will take place on Sunday 25th May at 3pm. This procession should be a manifestation of our faith in and love of the Blessed Sacrament THE BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING will be held on Tuesday 3rd June at 7.30 p.m. in St Bernard’s church. All parents are expected to attend the baptism before the baptism of their child. To book, ring the Parish Office (90832979) 10.30am – 2.30pm Monday – Friday. KOINONIA JOHN THE BAPTIST: Invites you to a Pentecost Celebration ‘Come Holy Spirit’ an evening of prayer, praise and worship, in St. Gerard’s Community Centre on Sunday 11th May from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. There will be a welcome cup of tea/coffee at 6.00pm. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: St. Mary’s on the Hill and St. Bernard’s Conferences are holding their Annual Senior Citizens outing on Sunday 8th June. If you would like to attend, please contact any member of St. Vincent De Paul. DRUMALIS FUNDRAISING APPEAL: The Sisters at Drumalis and members of the Fundraising Committee wish to express their thanks to the parishioners of St. Mary’s on the Hill for their generous response to the recent appeal. The total raised to date is £4300.00 for which we are very grateful and we look forward to welcoming the Parish groups back in the autumn. APOSTOLIC WORK MASS: To mark the 80th Anniversary of the founding of Apostolic Work in Down & Connor a Mass will be celebrated in St. Peter’s Cathedral on 1st June at 11.15am. This Mass will be televised by RTE CHARITY NIGHT in aid of Cancer Lifeline on Friday 16th May in the Lansdowne Court Hotel with the fabulous Chevys. Tickets available from Cancer lifeline on 90351999 or Colm on 07714409280. THREE DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING against the ‘HFE’ Bill on 12th – 14th May. Precious Life asks you to unite with them in sending up an outpouring of prayer, so that through the intercession of Our Lady, the Holy Spirit will guide all M.P’s to respect the sanctity of human life and vote against ‘Human Fertilisation and Embryology (HFE)Bill’ and any attempts to extend abortion to N. Ireland Prayer for Vocations Lord Jesus, you said to your disciples: ‘The Harvest is great but the labourers are few’. We ask that we may know and follow the vocation to which you have called us. We pray for those called to serve: those whom you have called, those you are calling now, and those you will call in the future. May they be open and responsive to the call of serving your people. Amen. PARISH FUNERALS: Due to Fr Paul’s absence and the number of weddings taking place, we ask bereaved families to understand that Funeral Masses should be arranged to coincide with daily Mass in St. Mary’s on the Hill (9.15am) and St. Bernard’s (10.00am). We thank you for your cooperation in this. ST. MACNISSI’S DAILY MASS: We regret that daily Mass in St. MacNissi’s has been cancelled for the immediate future as Fr Paul will be in hospital. SILVER JUBILEE OF THE EPISCOPAL ORDINATION OF BISHOP WALSH AND BISHOP FARQUHAR: Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral on Sunday 18th May at 3.00pm. An invitation is extended to all parishioners. GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER - PENTECOST SUNDAY (11TH May) We invite people from every denomination, Church, community, family to join together in Clonard Monastery at 7.00pm. This is part of a Global Day of Prayer and we will join millions of people in over 200 nations around the world. For further information tel. 07791078453 or see www.transformationireland.org DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS each Friday in St. Bernard’s from 5pm – 6pm. ANNUAL NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP will be held in St. Gerard’s from Wednesday 7th May to Thursday 15thMay. Times: Weekdays: 7.00am, 9.30am, 6.00pm & 8.00pm. Saturday: 7.00am, 9.30am, 6.30pm & 8.00pm. Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.30am, 3.30pm, 7.00pm. Blessing of babies with Mass on Saturday 10th @ 3.30pm Blessing of Sick with Mass on Sunday 11th @ 3.30pm. Penitential Service: Monday 12th May at 6.00pm and 8.00pm. OUR LADY OF MERCY GIRLS’ SCHOOL offer the following Post 16 Courses commencing September 2008. NVQ Levels 1 & 2 Business and administration; Childcare and Education (CACHE) Levels 2 7 3; A levels; Applied A levels in Business & Health & Social Care. Please contact the secretary on 90391769 to obtain an application form. CHARITY NIGHT in aid of Cancer Lifeline on Friday 16th May in the Lansdowne Court Hotel with the fabulous Chevys. Tickets available from Cancer lifeline on 90351999 or Colm on 07714409280. CARNMONEY CEMETERY Our local devotions will take place towards the end of June. Confirmation date later. ST. MARY’S ON THE HILL PARENTS COMMITTEE are holding a “Night at the Races” on Friday 30th May (please note change of date) in Corr’s Corner. ACCORD MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE: The dates for the next courses are July 3rd & 5th; July 24th & 26th; August 7th & 9th; August 21st & 23rd September 4th & 6th; September 18th & 20th. All course are held on Thursday evenings 6.30pm – 9.30pm & Saturday 9.00am – 3.00pm. The venue and cost is yet to be confirmed. We advise you to book your course at least six months before your wedding date. To book please ring 90339944 or e-mail: accordbelfast@btconnect.com CHOICE WEEKEND for single adults aged 20-45 in Drumalis on weekend 17th / 18th May. Contact Drumalis on 28272196 or 28276455 (office hours) or email drumalis@btconnect.com PLAYGROUPS: Can you help by helping to form a new committee to manage the running of the playgroups. Please help in this important work. Phone the Parish Office 90832979 GLENGORMLEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC is holding a Fund Raising Night in St. Enda’s Clubrooms on Friday 9th May. The concert from the school will be followed by a night’s craic with the Folk Group ‘Folkus’. Adm. £5. Tickets from 90848964. PILGRIMAGE to Tivoli-San Giovanni – Cattolica for seven nights from 9th July accompanied by a Spiritual Director. Special Group price £350.00. To book contact Lucy Cranney on 90742589. ST. BERNARD’S FOLK GROUP: We are looking for musicians who can read music including a piano or keyboard player who could commit to practice nights (Monday) and enjoys playing with other musicians. Also male singers required – if interested contact Ann on 90801372 or speak to us after 11 o clock Mass on Sunday. DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady to St. Bernadette in Lourdes. The 25th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage takes place this July. Fare, inclusive of all charges and including return fares from Belfast to Lourdes and full board is: 5 nights: July 11 – 16 £435.00 7 nights; July 10 – 17 £485.00 Youth Team (Age 17-25) £365.00. Application forms available in the Parish Office.
GLENGORMLEY SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC
based in Edmund
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: Have you any old musical instruments about that are no longer in use ie Violins,/ fiddles, Banjos, Mandolins, Guitars (traditional), Button Accordion, even Uillean Pipes or Harps. If you are interested in donating, lending or selling them please contact Ray Morgan on 90848964. We will put them to good use. ACCORD MARRIAGE PREPARATION: If you are getting married this year Accord are offering Marriage Preparation Courses throughout the year. You should attend the course at least six months before the wedding date. To book ring 90339944. PIANO, VIOLIN & THEORY LESSONS available for all. Assistance for GCSE/A level pupils. Contact Ruaidhri on 07921146517. THE FRANCIS MC PEAKE SCHOOL OF MUSIC Classes available for all ages, whether casual learner or those pursuing exams. Classes available in Tin Whistle, Fiddle, Guitar, Uilleann Pipes, banjo, Accordion, Bodhran and Mandolin. Tel. 90246006 /info @francismcpaeke.com.
ST. BERNARD’S THURSDAY CLUB for all Senior Citizens at 10.30am in St Bernards hall.
IRISH DANCING
PARISH YOUTH GROUP: A weekly group for young people aged 14-18 Sunday evenings at 7pm in the meeting room of St. Bernard’s church. Come along to learn more about your faith, meet new people and have fun! WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008: Up to one million young people travelling to Australia to celebrate their faith, meet the Pope and have a once in a lifetime experience! Want to be part of it? We leave Dublin on 7th July to fly to Brisbane. After 5 days in Brisbane we fly to Sydney for the main World Youth Day event. We leave Sydney on 22nd July (this may possibly include an overnight stay in Seoul) to arrive back in Dublin. Total cost approx. £1600.00. Numbers are strictly limited to 40 participants. If you are interested, and at least 18 years of age by the date of departure, contact Youthcom immediately for further details. Telephone 90232432. Email info@youthcom.org. Or call at 68, Berry Street, Belfast. BELFAST BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: Provides support for those who are Widowed, Separated and Divorces. Weekly meetings are held each Wednesday evening in St. Bride’s Hall, Derryvolgie Avenue from 8pm – 10pm. For further information contact Phil on 90207645 or Geraldine on 90833329.
St. Mary’s Football Club New players and volunteers are always welcome. For further information please visit Club website www.st-marysfc.co.uk or contact Frankie Wilson Tel 028 90842525. A MOTHERS’ PRAYERS GROUP meets every Tuesday morning after 10a.m. Mass in St. Bernard’s church meeting room. The prayer group will last for one hour – all mothers, grandmothers, aunts, spiritual mothers etc are welcome to come and pray for their children. CHILDREN’S LITURGY has resumed at 1 o’clock Mass. We would remind all parents wishing to send their children to this liturgy that ALL children attending MUST be registered – forms will be available in the porch of the church or ask one of the leaders.
THE WELCOME ORGANISATION works with some of the most vulnerable people in our society that is those who sleep on the streets. They have addictions, mental health issues and many sad stories. The collection today is for very basic essentials i.e. food; clothing; bedding. There but for the grace of God go I. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT continues each day from 9am – 6pm in St. Bernard’s Church.. REVERENCE IN CHURCH: Please remember to show respect at all times to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Christ is present before and after Mass, and at all times in the Tabernacle. Please refrain from chatting and switch off your mobile! PARISH BUILDING CLUB DRAW:If you wish to join the Parish Draw please ring the office on 90832979 between 10.30am – 2.30pm or give your name and address to one of the church collectors.
ST BERNARD’S
REPOSITORY: Now open in the front entrance of the church.
Religious goods, books etc may also be ordered. CAR PARKING: The disabled car spaces should be used only by cars displaying an official ‘disabled’ sign, especially on Sundays when a number of disabled people are attending Mass. |
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ST.
BERNARD’S ART CLUB recommences on
Thursday 3rd April in St. Bernard’s
Hall from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. New members,
irrespective of age or experience are welcome.
Try your hand at oils, acrylics or watercolours.
All children should be accompanied by a parent/
classes
take place in the Scout Hall behind St.
Bernard’s on Wednesday 2.00pm – 3.00pm,
Fridays 3.00pm and Saturdays 10.15am. New
pupils welcome.
THE
CHILDREN’S LITURGY has recommenced for
the 
