highlights all the great participation of St Colmcille’s children, young people and young adults in parish youth ministry projects. Noeleenwould also like to acknowledge that without the 50+ volunteers currently working with children and young people in our parish in youth ministry programmes, events and activities, none of this work would be achievable
CONGRATULATIONS- to Hans Abraham, Ciara Campbell, Liam Greene, Andrew Johnston, Ellen Long, Kerry McEvoy, Piotr Lata, Anna McLaughlin, Lisa Owens and Timothy Stacey who were presented with their OCN Level 1 Practical Youth Ministry Skills Leadership certificate by the Lord Mayor Nichola Mallon last Tuesday at the Youth Link NI awards ceremony.Youth Link NI is the inter-church youth service for Northern Ireland. It was established by the Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland, the Methodist Church in Ireland and the Presbyterian Church in Ireland in 1991. It exists to provide support and training for youth workers and community relations experiences for young people. Many of our parish young adults have had opportunities for Youth Ministry leadership training during the past four years with Youth Link NI and Paddy Norwod has, through this opportunity,progressed toa Youth and Community degree course.
OTHER NOTICES
MICHAELA FOUNDATION - Girls Summer Camp at St. Mary's College, Belfast, from this Monday to this Friday.The Summer Camp offers 11 to 13 year-old girls the opportunity to experience a range of inspiring and entertaining activities including fashion, Irish and well-being, all taught by highly-experienced and trained experts in a fun and supportive environment, whilst growing in faith.For more information and to book a space visit:
TOBAR MHUIRE RETREAT CENTRE– 3rd Annual Summer Institute, from this Tuesday to this Thursday. Theme: “The Passion of the Church”, facilitated by Fr Peter McVerry SJ and Fr Tom Scanlon CP. For further information phone: 02844 830 242 or email: tobarmhuirecrossgar.com
RALLY FOR LIFE – Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Belfast next Saturday at 12.30 pm before the All Ireland Rally for Life, in Custom House Square, Belfast at 2.00pm. Stand together, North and South, against a new abortion push in Belfast and Dublin – politicians in Stormont and the Dáil need to see thousands opposing the bid to introduce abortion for unborn babies with disabilities.
BE STILL - Directed Retreat, from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th August. Led by Mrs Breige O’Hare in St Anthony’s Retreat Centre, Burnfoot, Donegal. Offering prayer and rest in beautiful surroundings, with daily Eucharist, spiritual direction (Ignatian), scripture-based prayer and reflection and Sacrament of Reconciliation. Suggested donation: €175(£150) Enquiries/ booking: ring 00 3537 4936 8370.
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SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES (pages 1009 and 452)
13th Week in Ordinary Time
Readings : Sunday Cycle A, Weekday Cycle 2, Psalter Week 1
Entrance These are the ones who, living in the flesh, planted the Antiphon Church with their blood; they drank the chalice of the Lord and became the friends of God.
1st Reading(Acts of the Apostles 12:1-11) Now I know the Lord really did save me from Herod.
PsalmFrom all my terrors the Lord set me free.
2nd Reading(2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18) All there is to come now is the crown of righteousness reserved for me.
AcclamationAlleluia, alleluia!
You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church. And the gates of the underworld
can never hold out against it.
Alleluia!
Gospel(Matthew 16:13-19) You are Peter, and I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.
ChildrenToday is the feast of St Peter and St. Paul. Peter and Paul were leaders in the Church. They listened to what God said and worked together. Peter and Paul led the Church well and helped the first Christians to be like Jesus.
CommunionPeter said to Jesus: You are the Christ, the Son of the Antiphonliving God. And Jesus replied: You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.
SUNDAY BULLETIN
VOL. 22 NO. 30 29THJUNE 2014
Father Ciaran Feeney Adm. 191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB. Tel.9065 4157.Website: E-mail:
MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK
Saturday / Sunday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday6.30pm / 9.30am / No Mass / No Mass / No Mass / No Mass
Confession at 6.00pm / 11.30am
SUMMER MASS TIMES
Vigil Mass – 6.30pm Sunday Morning Mass – 11.00am
DAILY MASS TIMES IN NEIGHBOURING PARISHES
St. Bernadette’sMonday to Friday at 9.30am
St. Matthew’s Monday to Friday at 10.00am.
Holy RosaryMonday to Friday at 10.00am
St. Malachy’sMonday and Friday at 8am
Monday to Friday at 1.00pm
Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds
in the evening please close the car park gates.
PARISH WEBCAM
Parishioners are invited to view parish Masses and other parish services with the help of the parish website: where you will find the Webcam. Click on‘WEBCAM’ and scroll to view. The picture quality has been greatly enhanced recently. The Webcam is normally on 24 hours a day. It should also work on iphones, ipads and Android devices. The sound is normally only on during Mass and other Church services.
PARISH FAMILY
PARISH FACEBOOK – please search for St Colmcilles Parish on Facebook and ‘like’ to join the page for up to date parish information and uplifting comments.
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.
HALL BOOKINGS - please note Pat will not be available to take Parochial Hall bookings until Monday 1stSeptember.
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.
DECEASED - We pray for the repose of the soul of James Joseph McDonnell, who died recently. We also remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially:
James Armstrong and Malachi Higgins.
MONEY MATTERS
Weekly Offering Collection – £1,041.91
Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the collections.
The Monthly Stipend Collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.
THIS WEEK
SOLEMN VESPERS – in St Peter’s Cathedral at 5.00pm this Sunday, for the Feast of St Peter and St Paulwith the Preacher Fr. Henry O'Shea O.S.B.Glenstal Abbey. Music led by St Peter's Cathedral Schola
HOLY HOUR - this Thursday evening from 7.00pm to 8.00pm in St. Peter’s Cathedral to thank God for the gift of the Eucharist and to pray for priests and vocations. All are most welcome.
COMING EVENTS
SUMMER PROGRAMME - for children and youth in August.Application forms and more details can be found in the Church porch. The programme includes: a Youth Leadership programme; a visit to Aurora Pool in Bangor; Children’s Holiday Bible Week ‘On Safari’;day trip to M&D’s Theme Park in Scotland; adventure activities day; sports coaching; family camp weekend; youth residential retreat. Enquiries to Noeleen: 078 7949 8131 or email
DRUMALIS - the parish retreat this year will take place from Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th September. Anyone who is interested in going please contact Pat on 9067 1036, to book a place.
REPORTS
YOUTH LINK AWARD- At the Youth Link NI awards ceremony last Tuesday,the leaders of the four main Churches were present.Bishop Noel Treanor was invited by Youth Link NI to present a surprise special award to Noeleen Dunn for significant contribution to Community Relations and Youth Work. This