THE PRIEST ON DUTY: The priest on call - is:
Fr Eugene 90832488
PARISH OFFICE: 90832979 or e-mail:stmaryoth@hotmail.com" stmaryoth@hotmail.com or gorm165@gmail.com" gorm165@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY NEXT IS ASH WEDNESDAY – The beginning of the Holy Season of Lent. It is a day of Fast and Abstinence.
Mass times as follows:
St Mary’s on the Hill: 7.30am & 9.15am
St Bernard’s: 10am & 7pm
St MacNissi’s: 10am
During Lent there will be an early morning Mass in St Mary’s on the Hill at 7.30am Mon to Fri.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – There will be a mass to solemnly bless and dedicate the new adoration chapel on Thursday 16th February at 7pm. All welcome.
A BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING to help parents appreciate better the Baptism of their child will be held in St Bernard’s Church on Monday 5th March. To confirm attendance please phone the parish office on 90832979 between 9am and 1pm.
Greater Glengormley Churches Community Forum: AGM will be held on This monday 27th February at 7:30 in the Yarn suite at Mossley Mill. Tea and sandwiches provided. We encourage as many parishioners to come along and get involved in our plans for the coming year. We hope, with your support to setup a summer street youth Reach programme and a street pastor programme to offer support to our youth in Glengormley at the weekends. Some of our local councillors will be there. Come along for a chat and share your ideas.
PARISH CELL GROUP EUCHARISTIC VIGIL: Saturday 10th March 2012 (10am – 7pm)
PARISH EVANGELIZING CELL SYSTEM
Would you like to deepen your Catholic faith, grow in an on-going intimacy with the Lord
Consider joining our cell group ring Briege at 90879611 after 7pm
TROCAIRE FAMILY FAST BOXES are available for each home in the parish, and may be collected in the Church porch.
TEMPERANCE SUNDAY – SUNDAY 19TH FEBRUARY – Down & Connor Diocesan Pioneer Council addressing alcohol abuse through prayer, education and support. Why not make a difference this Lent by registering for a Temporary pledge? Register with your local pioneers or the Down & Connor Pioneer office on 90322744.
A BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING to help parents appreciate better the Baptism of their child will be held in St Bernard’s Church on Monday 5th March @ 7pm. To confirm attendance please phone the parish office on 90832979 between 9am and 1pm.
DOWN & CONNOR APOSTOLATE OF PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Presents two events in preparation for the Eucharistic Congress in June. Frances Hogan a world renowned Bible Scholar & Theologian will be giving a one day retreat in St Annes’s Parish Centre, Dunmurry on Saturday 3rd March 2012. 10.00am – 5.00pm. Commences with Mass at 10am and then to Parish Centre for 10.45am. talk. Lunch available @ 1.00pm or bring a packed lunch. Course is free but a donation to defray costs.
An evening on the Eucharist on Sunday 25th March 2012 at 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Includes a DVD on the Eucharistic Miracles followed by a short talk by Rt Rev Monsignor Sean Connolly VG.
ReelRobics: Reel into shape! ReelRobics is a new and exciting dance programme, combining traditional Irish dancing with aerobics for a full body workout!
New Class starting in Glengormley! Monday 20th February, Edmund Rice College, Hightown Road from 7-8pm. Book your place now: info@reelrobics.com
Ages 16 and over welcome! Why not take up a new hobby and learn to dance or start working out again? For more information visit: www.reelrobics.com
Special offer: £2.50 Launch Night (Half Price).
FASHION SHOW – 24th March 2012 at 7.30pm
In the Parish Hall all proceeds in aid of Cancer Research £5 per ticket. For further information please contact Rebecca at 07540349565.
CURSILLO weekend in Benburb priory. Men’s Weekend Thursday 23rd Feb - Sunday 26th Feb. Cost £100 single room. Transport provided from Belfast. Contact Sean Cullen 90220492 or Peggy Kerr 90612234.
DOWN & CONNOR DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA - 14th August–21st August 2012. It is hoped to run this pilgrimage every 2/3 years. Details along with booking forms have already been sent by the tour operator and to all parishes. Fr Gerry McCloskey and Fr Sean Gilmore have been appointed as Pilgrimage Directors. For further details contact parish office Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm on 90832979.
PARISH BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TEAM – Tuesday morning 11am to 1pm in the Pastoral Centre. Two members of the Bereavement Team will be available each Tuesday to listen and offer support in your bereavement journey. For more information call 90830292 or email: yourgrief@talktalk.net.
LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES
THE ROAD TO EASTER - A series of four evenings in preparation for Easter.
Monday 20th Feb: Jesus on the Road of Life.
Monday 27th Feb: Jesus and his followers on
the road of life.
Monday 5th March: Jesus on the Road to the
Cross.
Monday 12th March: The people of God on the
road to life.
Each session will take place from 7.30pm until 9.30pm, including tea/coffee. The suggested contribution is £5 per evening. Please contact Drumalis to book a place 28272196/28276455, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
During lent why not consider taking a temporary pledge to abstain from alcohol. Application forms will be available next week in the church porch.
TEMPERANCE SUNDAY – SUNDAY 19TH FEBRUARY – Down & Connor Diocesan Pioneer Council addressing alcohol abuse through prayer, education and support. Why not make a difference this Lent by registering for a Temporary pledge? Register with your local pioneers or the Down & Connor Pioneer office on 90322744.
KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBANUS – are holding their monthly Quiz on Friday 24th February in the O’Neill Centre (at the back of Saint Patrick’s church, Donegall Street). Quiz starts at 7.30pm sharp with some fantastic prizes to be won. All welcome.
ST BERNARD’S PLAYGROUP – Pre school places available for 2012/13. Contact Nicola on 07872130322 for further information.
ST BERNARD’S PRIMARY SCHOOL We are proposing to set up a new youth club at St Bernard’s Primary School. An initial meeting to discuss this project and to set up a small committee to supervise the running of the club will be held on Thursday 23rd February at 7pm in the school. This notice applies to all members of the parish community. Web address www.stbernardspsglengormley.co.uk
GLENGORMLEY SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC 10th ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER.
25th February 2012 at Corr’s Corner
Tickets available Thursday nights from all committee members at Edmund Rice School from 7.30pm – 9.30pm or contact Nicola on 07988331819 for more details.
ATTENTION PRMARY 6’S – Primary school teacher, with many years’ experience, has vacancies for transfer test tuition. Excellent results. Numeracy and literacy support also available, all age groups. (Can travel to child’s home). For further information call 07972103130
AGE NI DIGITAL SWITCHOVER HOME VISIT SERVICE: Age NI is one of the partners in the digital switchover scheme for Northern Ireland, in the run up to switchover this October. We are recruiting now for volunteers to help with the home visit service, where older and vulnerable people get that little bit of extra help from volunteers. If you are interested please contact Maura McClean on 90245729 or 07809553069
GRADUATE PHOTOGRAPHER living in parish available for family portraits/family events/weddings/special occasions etc. Very keen rates. Contact Liz on 07545051311.
AEROBICS/BODYTONING CLASS – Every Monday night in Mayfield Village Hall, 6.30pm-7.30pm. Please bring mat or towel.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: The sacrament will be conferred on P7 children on 29th March at 4pm. Children attending non parish schools and requiring sacramental instruction should contact parish office. Telephone 90832979 Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm.
CHILD CARE COMMITTEE (CCC) – The parish of St Mary’s on the Hill is committed to the welfare of our children and vulnerable young adults. Our Child Care Committee oversees the training and police vetting of all volunteers who have access to our children whilst on parish property. For further information on the work of the CCC call 90832979. A leaflet ‘Best Practice in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and young People and the Adults who work with them’, is available in the porch of the church.
PRIVATE SINGING LESSONS: Nuala Mannion ALCM (Associate of the London College of Music) is offering private, one-to-one singing lessons available for all ages and abilities. Classes will be offered specialising in Musical Theatre, Classical singing and general vocal technique with the added opportunity for entry into graded exams accredited by the London College of Music. Contact Nuala on 07788440640 or Nuala42@hotmail.com.
ST ENDA’S GAC now recruiting new Hurlers & Camogs at U6 (Primary 1 & 2) and U8 (Primary 3 & 4). Hurling training each Sunday morning in St Malachy’s College 9.30am – 11.00am. Camogie training each Saturday morning in Edmund Rice College 10am – 11.30am. Contact Eugene 07810555945 (Hurling) or Siobhan 07657585725 –(Camogie)
SLIMMING WORLD – Classes will be held in the new Pastoral Centre, (behind St Bernard’s Church) every Thursday at 7.30pm. All welcome. Contact Maureen 07833652890
St Mary’s on the Hill Parish Prayer Group: We are St Mary’s on the Hill Prayer Group. We come together to Pray, Praise and Thank God, to Intercede and to listen to the Word of God. Further information here.
NO GUM – Chewing gum thrown away both outside and even inside the church is a real problem. Please exercise care when disposing of chewables, including raisons, particularly children. Respect your church.
SPRED: We need your help for our special people who have learning difficulties. Do you have 2 to 3 hours to spend helping them with faith development? No experience needed. Come along and join us at our next meeting on Wednesday 5th October at 7.30pm in St Bernard’s Church meeting room. Contact Lena on 07828134350 or the parish office on 90832979 for further information.
MATHS/ICT TUTORING available. Contact Denis Fallis on 07961 651424.