SUNDAY BULLETIN
VOL. 23 NO. 21 19TH APRIL 2015
Father Ciaran Feeney Adm. 191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB.
Phone – 9065 4157. Website: www.st-colmcilles.net
E-mail:
St. Joseph’s Primary School – www.stjosephsps.co.uk Phone – 9065 0039
St Colmcille’s Pre school – www.stcolmcilles-preschool.co.uk. Phone – 9047 2724
Please note that the Parish email address has changed.
The new email address is
will cease at the end of this month.
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER – (Page 337, 452 & 495)
3rd Week of Easter
Readings : Sunday Cycle B, Weekday Cycle 1, Psalter Week 3
EntranceAntiphon / Cry out with joy to God, all the earth; O sing to the glory of his name. O render him glorious praise, alleluia.
1st Reading / (Acts 3:13-15, 17-19) You killed the prince of life. God, however, raised him from the dead.
Psalm / Lift up the light of your face on us, O Lord.
2nd Reading / (1 John 2:1-5) He is the sacrifice that takes our sins away, and not only ours, but the whole world’s.
Acclamation / Alleluia, alleluia! Lord Jesus, explain the scriptures to us. Make our hearts burn within us as you talk to us. Alleluia!
Gospel / (Luke 24:35-48) So you see how it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead.
Children / After his death and resurrection Jesus came to see his friends. He said, “Peace be with you.” Jesus’ disciples were frightened, though, because they thought Jesus might be a ghost. Jesus proved it was really him by eating a meal of fish with them.
Communion
Antiphon / The Christ had to suffer and on the third day rise from the dead; in his name repentance and remission of sins must be preached to all the nations, alleluia.
MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK
Saturday / Sunday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday6.30pm
Mary Wright / 9.30am
Eamonn Doyle / 9.30am
Maureen Taggart / 9.30am
Eamonn Doyle / 9.30am / 9.30am
Anointing of the Sick
Confessions at 6.00pm / 11.30am
Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds
in the evening please close the car park gates.
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 this Tuesday evening 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.
PARISH FAMILY
EASTER DUTY - “ ... each of the faithful is obliged to receive Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled during Paschal time unless for a good reason it is fulfilled at another time during the year.” Canon 920.
WALK WITH ME BOOKS – An Eastertide Journey of Prayer for 2015 are available at the back of the Church. Price £1. Please put money in either of the Candelabra boxes.
CTS BOOKLETS–a new range of resources is on sale in the Church porch. There is also a variety of cards to purchase, to celebrate special occasions. Payment may be placed in any of the money boxes in the walls next to the candelabras.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN LITURGY SEMINAR - entitled “Closer to Christ in the Eucharist” will be held on Saturday 9th May from 1.00pm to 4.30pm in St Brigid’s Parish Centre, Derryvolgie Avenue. It will be presented by Brother Pat Mullins O.Carm. The Seminar is open to all, and will be especially interesting to Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Seminar Fee £10. To book, please contact: Malachy McKeever on 077 6010 8903 or e-mail:
FIRST COMMUNION ENROLMENT MEETING – parents, whose children are currently preparing for this sacrament and who were unable to attend the Enrolment Meeting in March, are invited to enrol their child for the sacrament, at a First Communion Enrolment Meeting on Wednesday 29th April at 7.00pm in the Parochial Hall. Parents who attended in March need not attend this meeting.
LIVING YOUTH – Music Ministry Day with DCF next Saturday in St Bernadette’s Parish, Belfast. £15.00 per person. Contact Living Youth to register:r phone 9023 2432.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES – application forms are now available from the Parish Office. Fare, inclusive of all charges, return flight from Belfast to Lourdes and full board in hotels in Lourdes, is: 5 nights (July 11-16th) - £570 in hotel or £450 in hospital; 7 nights (10-17th) - £625; Youth Team (Age 16-25) – 8-17th £520. For more information see the poster in Church Porch or contact the Pilgrimage Office on 9064 6040 or email
BAPTISM - we welcome into the parish family Ella Louise Cavanagh who was baptised in St. Colmcilles during the week.
MONEY MATTERS
Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the collections.
TROCAIRE BOXES - parishioners are asked to return their Trocaire box to the parish as soon as possible. Boxes may be left in the parish office or returned through the Offertory collection baskets at Mass. It would be appreciated if any small coins could be changed to larger denominations. All cheques should be made payable to Saint Colmcille's Parish.
PARISH DRAWS
The winners of the 2nd Parish Draw for 2015 are: Aideen & Kevin O'Neill - £100, Colette O'Flaherty - £75 Jerome & Betty Dawson - £25. Don't worry its still not to late to get your tickets please speak to any member of the committee.
DECEASED
We pray for the repose of the soul of Eamonn Doyle, who died recently. We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:
Mary Wright, Flora O’Kane and Gerry Edwards,.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT - we can be contacted on 074 5698 9458. Our members are Regiena Babu, Eileen Brogan, Eithne Daly, Maire Devine, Brenda McMeekin, David McMeekin, Celine Molloy, Joan Rogan and Lucy Traynor.
DIOCESAN VOCATIONS
Have you ever considered a vocation to the priesthood? Have you felt called to serve Christ in the Church as a priest? If so, take this opportunity to gather with other men who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood.
A Eucharistic Prayer Vigil for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life will take place in the Church of Mary, Mother of the Church, Saintfield, Co. Down on Thursday 30th April 2015 from 7.30pm – 10.00pm. The Vigil will conclude with Mass at 9.00pm.
“Behind and before every vocation to the priesthood or to the consecrated life there is always the strong and intense prayer of someone: a grandmother, a grandfather, a mother, a father, a community…. This is why Jesus said: “Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest,” that is, God the Father, “to send out labourers into his harvest” (Mt 9:38). May these words of Pope Francis encourage us to come together to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life remembering that vocations are born in prayer and from prayer and only through prayer can they persevere and bear fruit.
THIS WEEK
Scripture and Prayer Group - our meetings will resume this Tuesday evening, at 8.00pm in the Committee Room. All are welcome.
GIFT 2– Growing in Faith Together, is an activity based programme for P7 to year 10 students. Continues this Wednesday in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Contact Noeleen on 078 7949 8131 or
FRIDAY MORNING - this Friday, coffee and scones in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall at 10.00am. All welcome.
COMING EVENTS
SUMMER VOLUNTEERS - who would like to help with the children in the holiday bible week, ‘The Big Top’ – Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August – are invited to come to a meeting in the Iona Room, Parochial Hall on Friday 1st May at 7.00pm
Date for your diary - The Annual Parish Sirloin Steak/Chicken BBQ & Disco will be held on Friday 5th June, tickets £15 per person. More details to follow nearer the time.
OTHER NOTICES
St. Malachy’s College Annual Concert - this Sunday at 4.00pm in the Ulster Hall. Adults £10, Concession £8, Family(4) £30. Tickets available from College Reception on 9074 8285.
Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School - Sixth Form Information Evening for September 2015 Entry, this Wednesday evening at 5.00pm This is an opportunity for Year 12 students to explore Sixth Form opportunities in Aquinas. All welcome.
Gilnahirk Presbyterian Church - are holding a Spring Craft & Plant Morning next Saturday from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Admission: adults £3.50 (includes homemade shortbread & scones); children free (juice & biscuits provided). Homemade crafts & cakes for sale. Buy some plants for your garden or bring your own baskets or pots to be filled.
Mass for Ireland – The Lamb Will Conquer , next Saturday in the newly refurbished Knock Basilica to pray for the protection of the sanctity of marriage, family and human life and for the wellbeing of Ireland. Mass at 3.00pm. with Stations of the Cross and Rosary Procession at 2.00pm. Bus going from Junction 1 Antrim at 7.00am picking up outside St Agnes’s Church, Belfast at 7.30am. and Sprucefield at 7.45am. Cost £15 return. Please bring a packed lunch. To book a seat contact Patrick on 079 4221 2538 or Orla on 075 4545 2362.
Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration - third All Ireland pilgrimage to Knock, next Sunday. Buses will be available for this event. £15 return. To book your seat phone or text 077 3828 2199.
Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season- opens Saturday 2ndMay withOne Day Retreatswhich continue on 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 16th, 17th, 19th, 23rd, 25th of May.Advance booking is essential. The Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Friday 29thMay. You can begin the Three Day Pilgrimage any day between 29thMay and 13thAugust. Pre-bookingnotrequired. Contact Lough Derg on 00 3537198 61518 or
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS - will take place in St. Matthias’ Church, Glen Road on Saturday 2nd May. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions at 3.00pm, this will be followed by Mass at 4.00pm.
COLUMBANUS BANGOR FOLK FESTIVAL 2015 - Ards CCÉ can confirm that the headline act for this year’s folk festival will be Dervish, supported by Ards CCÉ Entertainment Group. The concert will take place on Saturday 13th June at St Comgall’s Parish Hall and there will be a fully licensed bar available. Tickets are only £10 per person and are now available to purchase from Thomas’ Shop.