GIFT Parish of Ardkeen -GIFT Programme The GIFT 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Growing In Faith Together - programmes Parish of Ardkeen for 2019 continue on Monday evening, Fr Anthony Alexander, Parish Priest in St Mary's Primary School, from 7.00pm to 8.30pm . (028) 4273 8294 If you haven’t signed up yet, please come along on Monday night and you can www.parishofardkeen.co.uk sign up then. [email protected] Many thanks to everyone who supported in any way our fundraising Coffee Parish of Ardkeen nd Morning on Saturday 2 February in St Mary's. Fr McGrady PP Portaferry and Ballygalget (028) 4272 8234

Parish of Ardkeen - Silver Circle - January Draw took place last Sunday after the 11am Mass. Congratulations to the following: st nd rd Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Lyndesay McLea, 2 Madeleine Braniff, 3 Patricia McCluskey, 4th Jane and Damien Braniff. Sincere thanks to everyone who rd supports the Parish Silver Circle. Next Draw: 24 th February. 3 February 2019

CEILI CLASS continues on Sunday evening in McKenna Hall from 7-9pm. Experienced and not so experienced dancers are welcome to Jesus began to speak come along and brush up on their favourite dances and have a cup of tea/coffee at half time. It's also good exercise!! Come and see!! in the synagogue,

St Brigid’s Rush Party This text is being fulfilled today Sincere thanks to all, particularly our young parishioners, who came along to both the 'Training Session' and our annual “Rush Party” in even as you listen". The Old School House, Ballycranbeg and made St Brigid's Crosses for the Parish. Also a big thank you to those who cut and And he won the approval of all supplied rushes for the crosses. The crosses were blessed at Mass on St Brigid's Day, 1st February, and are available in both Churches. and they were asto nished

by the gracious words St Brigid's Blessing May Brigid bless the house wherein you dwell that ca me from his lips.

Bless every fireside every wall and door

Bless every heart that beats beneath its roof Mass Times next week (w/b 4th February) Bless every hand that toils to bring it joy Mass in St Mary’s Primary School at 9.00am on Wednesday

Bless every foot that walks its portals through St Joseph’s, Ballycranbeg St Mary Star of the Sea, Nunsquarter May Brigid bless the house that shelters you. Monday and Thursday at 9.00am Tuesday and Friday (Novena) at 7.30pm

Saturday at 9.00am Saturday (Vigil) at 6.30pm nd Sunday at 11.00am Sunday at 9.00am Candles for Candlemass Day - were blessed on Saturday 2 February in St Joseph's. Thank you to everyone who purchased candles for their Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday 7.00pm - 7.25pm - St Mary Star of the Sea and homes and also donated to the cost of Altar candles. If you haven’t on Saturday morning: 9.30am - 10.00am - St Joseph's

already collected your candles they are available on the tables in both Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays - after 9am Mass in St Joseph's and 5.45pm - Churches labelled with your name. 6.15pm in St Mary Star of the Sea. First Friday 7pm - 7.25pm in St Mary Star of the Sea.

Dates for your Diary SVP Helpline No: 078 9583 5215 Bulletin Notices: please call/leave a message @ 4273 8175 or email [email protected] Monday 8th April ~ Sacrament of Confirmation Items for the bulletin must be in by 10am on Thursday morning at the very latest. Saturday 4 th May ~ Sacrament of First Holy Communion Our prayers and sympathy to the families and family circles of: HOLY HOUR IN HONOUR OF JESUS THE DIVINE MERCY will be held on Sunday 3rd Elizabeth Tomelty , Portaferry. February at 4pm in St Cooey's Oratory, The Square, Portaferry. Everyone Welcome. Month's Mind: Darren Carleton; Theresa Gilmore; Marie Moreland; Patricia Hinds; MASS WITH THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK will be held on Wednesday 6th February Harry Blemings. 2019 at 7.30pm in St Cooey’s Oratory, Portaferry. Everyone Welcome Anniversaries: Pat Joe Gilmore, Francis Bell, John Brown, Vincent McCarthy, Ina Cooper, Hugh John Smyth, Fr Paul Lyttle, Mary Doherty, Maureen Owens, Curran, Matthew ST COLUMBA'S PTFA ~ MONSTER VALENTINE’S BINGO on Sunday 10 th February Rogan, Dymphna Taggart, John Lyttle, Seamus Gilmore, Phyllis McCabe, William and Susan at 3.00pm in the College Hall. The PTFA look forward to welcoming you to an enjoyable Crawford, Frank Carey, Eileen Gilmore, Emily Ennis, Bernadette Molloy, Winnie O'Hare, afternoon of bingo, craic and great prizes to be won all whilst enjoying a cuppa! See you there!! Charles Balmer, Eamon McCarthy, Alec Woods Henry McGarry, Jeannie Clarke, Cathal “What’s so Good about Virtue Ethics?” Fr James Keenan SJ will deliver a talk on this Clarke, Margaret Fowler, James Torney, William Hughes, Cathleen Moreland, May Hackett, subject in the Holy Rosary (Good Shepherd) Parish Centre, 511 Ormeau Road, BT7 Delia Arthurs, Billy Breslin and all those whose anniversaries occur at this time. We 3GS, on Wednesday 6 th February at 7.30pm . All welcome to attend and Car Parking is remember especially at this time those who have no one to pray for them. available in the grounds of the Centre. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen. th rd 28 DIVINE MERCY NATIONAL CONFERENCE - Saturday 23 February in the RDS, Sanctuary Lamp Intentions . Entrance fee for Saturday is €30. It is hoped to organise a bus from Portaferry (Cost St Mary Star of the Sea Church of the bus and times to be confirmed). More information, contact Jean Byers 028 427 28781

Weekly (SL) Pat Joe Gilmore RIP DIOCESAN VOCATION WEEKEND ~ “Ask Jesus what he wants from you and be Offering: (SH1) Thanksgiving BH; (SH2) Jean and John Gilmore RIP brave!” (Pope Francis) Why not take time to explore and reflect on becoming a priest. £1785 (OL1) Thanksgiving MS; (OL2) Special Intention DK Join us at the Vocations Weekend in Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne from Friday 15 – If you wish to put forward an intention for one of the lamps, Sunday 17 February . If you wish to attend this weekend or would like further information Thank you for your please call into the Sacristy after Mass. continued generosity contact: Fr. Kevin Tel: 02890614567; Email: [email protected] Suggested offering £5

Children’s Liturgy Leaders - Save the Dates EUCHARISTIC ADORATION continues in St Joseph's Church, Ballycranbeg on Thursday The Living Church Office is hosting a series of development days for from 9am to 9pm . Also in St Cooey's Oratory, Portaferry every Friday - 8.30am to 9pm. Children’s Liturgy Leaders on: Saturdays 16 th February and 11 th May ADORERS NEEDED : Can you help at any of these times: 11am-12noon ; or 5-6pm . If you in the Living Church’s new offices, 120 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 can commit to spending one of these hours in Adoration please let Fr Alexander know or contact 6LA, from 9.30am – 3.30pm. our Co-ordinator, Ellen Mary, on 07980 960 791. Each session will have a different theme and the aim of each day is to encourage, nourish,

St Mary's Primary School - Tel 028 4273 8581 support and resource those involved in leading the important ministry of Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Both days are free, lunch and all necessary resources will be provided. Register by Parish Mass continues every Wednesday at 9.00am. Everyone Welcome. contacting Caren at: [email protected] or 028 9069 0920 Catholic Schools Week - Thank You to the large number of Grandparents who took the time to stay after Mass last Wednesday for a cuppa, a chat about the old days!! Overseas Volunteering Training Course - Open To All! This enjoyable course, run over 4 weekends from February to May, is for anybody who is interested in overseas or home St Joseph's Ballycran GAA Club News – [email protected] volunteering at some stage or who just wants to learn more about global injustice issues Club Lottery: 27th January ~ Numbers: 13, 15 & 21. Jackpot not won. £10 each to Teresa and how we fit in. Training covers Community Development, Health, Global Awareness, Braniff, Mary O'Flynn, Stephen Kelly and Emma Keith. Jackpot this week £750. Mission, etc. and begins on 9-10 February 2019 in Dublin. Contact Viatores Christi Ballycran Gaolbreakers Heist Package. On 6th April the PSNI will have finally caught +353-1-8689986 or email [email protected] for more info. up with the "rogues" in our area and they will be arrested and escorted to Crumlin Road Gaol where they will be locked up. The only way they can be released is by raising at least 30 th Anniversary ‘Homegrown’ Concert celebrating the work of TinyLife, the premature £2,000 Bail Monies. Are you willing to help BAIL one of our prisoners? For more information baby charity. Friday 1 st March at 8pm in Clonard Monastery, Belfast. Artists include the see the flyers in the Churches and keep an eye on our Facebook page. cream of talent: Karl McGuckin, Malachi Cush, Andrea Begley, Eimear

PILATES with Bernie : For details contact Bernie on 07921 658 457 or Facebook - Pilates with Bernie. McGeown, Niamh Perry, St Dominic's Grammar School Choir and Special Guest Phil Coulter. Tickets £20 available from Clonard office, TinyLife office (Bloomfield Avenue): 02890 CLUBBERCISE with Maura - Facebook: clubberciseniwithmaura or 07753 354 771 for information. 815050 or online www.buytickets.at/tinylife

Thinking about volunteering in 2019? Parkinson’s’ UK currently have a variety of As we journey on from the World Meeting of Families, Glenavy and Killead Parish is offering volunteer roles that require just a couple of hours of your time per month, home based roles and an Oasis Day of Prayer and Reflection for Married Couples, on Saturday 2 nd March roles where you can help decide priorities within your local area. So, whether you thrive in a group environment or enjoy making strategic decisions in a small team, please call Emma 2019 , 10.00am – 3.00pm in St. Clare’s Community Hall, 55 Chapel Lane, Glenavy, Crumlin. McKeown on 0797 686 6649 for a no obligation chat to kick start your volunteering journey or This is an opportunity for married couples to take some time out, in the company of other email [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks. couples, to reflect on their marriage in a relaxed and prayerful atmosphere. For more information, contact Accord NI Catholic Marriage Care Service on 02890 233002.