CHILDREN’S SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB – ‘On Safari’ from Monday 11th – Friday 15th August, for 4 – 8 year olds. Application forms in Church porch. Teenagers and adults who PARISH OF ST. COLMCILLE wish to volunteer to assist with the programme are invited to attend a training evening next Saturday in the Parochial Hall at 7.30pm. Contact Noeleen 07879 498131 ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK - will take place next Sunday and will be led by BALLYHACKAMORE The Most Reverend Anthony Farquhar. The ceremonies commence at 2.30pm in the Basilica with the Sacrament of the Sick, followed by Mass, Benediction and the Rosary Procession. COMING EVENTS THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD (YEAR A pages 318, 452, 495) WEDNESDAY CLUB – Trip to the Hill of the O’Neills, Dungannon on Wednesday 18th June. Join us for an interesting day out. The bus is leaving the Church car park at 10.30am Entrance Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking in the sky? The and returning at 6.00pm. To book ring Pat : 9067 1036 or Anna : 9065 1351 CLONARD NOVENA – Wednesday 18th to Thursday 26th June Antiphon Lord will return, just as you have seen him ascend, alleluia. LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE -The annual Living Church Lough Derg 3 day Pilgrimage will take place this year from Fri 27th June to Sunday 29th June. The pilgrimage will be the 1st Reading (Acts 1:1-11) In this reading Luke is speaking to Theophilus. traditional three day format. Please consider coming along this year. The cost of the He tells him that Jesus foretold the coming of the Holy Spirit pilgrimage is £60.00. The cost does not include travel to the island. For details of travel and that His followers would receive the power to proclaim the arrangements and to book a place please call the Living Church Office on 02890690920 or email [email protected] by Monday 16th June. Good News throughout the world. OTHER NOTICES LIVING CHURCH REPORT- to the 8 parishes in our Vicariate recently, was hosted by St Response God goes up with shouts of joy; Colmcille’s parish. A number of statistics were presented for our consideration. This included the Lord goes up with trumpet blast. factual information gathered in a recent Diocesan audit. Our Priests are highly engaged in celebration of Masses, pastoral work, visiting the sick, school support, chaplaincy, 2nd Reading (Ephesians 1:17-23) Paul says in this letter that Christ is the preparation and celebration of Sacraments etc. They are also engaged in parish management ruler of the world. He is the head of the Church which is duties, administration and sit on many committees etc. This hardly sums up their workload. Furthermore the number of Masses provided in the Vicariate for parishioners has remained guided by the Holy Spirit. We receive the fullness of God’s constant over the past ten years, and Weddings and Baptisms have increased. Despite this, love in the person of Jesus Christ. the numbers of Priests in active ministy has fallen. The ten year projected figures for the Diocese (88 parishes) are that there will only be 60 Priests under the age of 65 years, with Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! only 17 of them under the age of 50 years. Food for thought ! Go, make disciples of all the nations; HALL BOOKING – Pat is not available to take booking for the Parochial Hall from I am with you always; yes, to the end of time. Monday 2nd – Friday 6th June inclusive. THE ART OF CARING - St Colmcille’s Art Exhibition. The Committee wish to thank all Alleluia! those people who gave their time so generously and who made the exhibition such a success. We would also like to thank our sponsors, artists and buyers with whom none of it would be Gospel (Matthew 28:16-20) Matthew tells us of the disciples going to possible. The exhibition made in excess of £20,000 but it does much more than that. It brings the mountain as directed by Jesus. Some were still doubtful a whole range of people together who enjoy themselves, get a different experience and make but were reassured by this meeting and by His promise that He a major contribution to the wellbeing of many. Thank you all. More details later. would be with them always, even to the end of time. ST DOMINIC’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS – are holding a registration event at the school for girls transferring in 2015, on next Wednesday 11th June, 4.00pm -7.00pm. A birth certificate and passport size photo is required. Application form on school website, Children Jesus goes back to his Father, but he promises that we will not www.stdominics.org.uk be left without any help. ST.MALACHY’S COLLEGE - Antrim Road, will host an Information and Registration Event for GL Assessment 2014 on Tuesday 24th June at 7.00pm . Parents and Primary 6 Communion I, the Lord, am with you always, until the end of the world, pupils who wish to apply for a place in the College are welcome to attend. Antiphon alleluia. SUNDAY BULLETIN PARISH FAMILY VOL. 22 NO. 26 1st JUNE 2014 BAPTISM – We welcome into the parish family Malachy John Brunt, Rián Patrick McCormick, Eve Mulvaney and Cíllion Sloan who were baptised last weeknd. Father Ciaran Feeney Adm. 191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB. EASTER DUTY - “ ... each of the faithful is obliged to receive Holy Communion at least Tel. 9065 4157. Website: www.st-colmcilles.net E-mail: [email protected] once a year. This precept must be fulfilled during Paschal time unless for a good reason it is MASS TIMES FOR COMING WEEK fulfilled at another time during the year.” Canon 920. Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday CTS BOOKLETS – a new range of resources is on sale in the Church porch. There is also a 6.30pm 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am variety of cards to purchase, to celebrate special occasions. Payment may be placed in any of Noel Anointing of the money boxes in the walls next to the candelabras. Callan the Sick EXAM BUDDIES- all students preparing for exams are invited to take an exam pack from Confessions 11.30am the table in the Church porch and to place their name on the Exam Buddies notice board at 6.00pm Alice there. Parishioners are invited to place their name on the Prayer Sponsors board and then pray McGourty for the students over the exam period in May and June. DECEASED - We pray for the repose of the soul of a parishioner, Joan Mulholland, who PARISH WEBCAM died recently and for all those whose anniversaries occur at this time of year especially: Parishioners are invited to view parish Masses and other parish services with the help of the Alice Mc Gourty and Noel Callan. parish website : www.st-colmcilles.net where you will find the Webcam. Click on MONEY MATTERS ‘WEBCAM’ and scroll to view. The picture quality has been greatly enhanced recently. The Weekly Offering Collection – Webcam is normally on 24 hours a day. It should work on iphones, ipads and Android Trócaire to date – devices. The sound is normally only on during Mass and other Church services. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the collections. Could those who are last to leave the Parish grounds TRÓCAIRE - if you haven't done so already please remember to return your Trócaire box in the evening please close the car park gates. this week. 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 PENTECOST SERVICE THIS WEEK St Colmcille’s are hosting an interdenominational prayer service, ‘Come, Holy Spirit, and PRAY FOR SCHOOLS EVENT – this Wednesday 4th June, 8.00pm – 9.00pm at Ashfield Renew the Face of the Earth’, on behalf of the Belmont and District Council of Churches Girls School. Pray for Schools is a partnership between Care, Scripture Union, Youth for Christ, Crown Jesus ministries, 24-7 Prayer and Urban Saints. Pray for Schools' mission is to next Sunday at 7.00pm, in St Colmcille’s Church. Everyone is encouraged to attend. ensure every school in Northern Ireland is a prayed for school. Our passion is to see every PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL school in Northern Ireland supported with prayer and to encourage and equip Christians to The Council supports and advises our parish Priest and represents the view of parishioners in pray for their local school. For more information please send an email: matters affecting parish life. Nominations have been sought over the past few weeks for new [email protected] Council members. The number of nominations met the corresponding number of vacant WEDNESDAY CLUB – Trip to Newcastle for the Festival of Flowers on this Friday 6th seats on the Council, therfore no elections are necessary this weekend. All of those June. The bus is leaving the Church car park at 11.00am, returning at 6.00pm approximately. nominated have agreed to serve on the Council over the next four years. Names to follow. Ring Anna : 9065 1351 to book, before Tuesday 3rd June. GIFT PROGRAMME – a celebration of the conclusion of the parish Growing In Faith BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Together programme, for year 8 and year 9 students, will be held during the Vigil Mass next St Colmcilles has a Bereavement Support group to be present for and to listen to anyone Saturday, at 6.30pm. Primary 7 pupils are invited to join us and come to the youth club in suffering bereavement after a death, regardless of how long ago the death occurred. The the hall, for refreshments and activities afterwards. group is here for all, regardless of culture, faith or no faith and is made up of nine FAMILY FUN DAY - on next Saturday from 2.00pm-4.00pm at Knock Methodist Centre. parishioners who have all been trained by NI Hospice professionals; on-going training and Everyone is very welcome guidance will continue with the Hospice team. If you wish to know more about Bereavement Support please telephone us on 074 5698 9458 or complete a Request form and place in the Bereavement Support Box situated at the back of the Church and one of the group will make contact with you. The members of the group are: Regiena Babu, Eileen Brogan, Eithne Daly, Maire Devine, Brenda McMeekin, David McMeekin, Celine Molloy, Joan Rogan, Lucy Traynor.