Parish Newsletter WE 14 August 2016
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Sunday 14th August 2016 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ‘I am not here to bring peace, but rather division’ Luke 12:49-53 ‘A society made up of different cultures must seek unity in respect’ Pope Francis tweet August 2016 https://twitter.com/Pontifex http://en.radiovaticana.va/ This link enables you to hear ‘The voice of the Pope and the Church in dialogue with the World’ Suggested donation-please put your donation in the Missalette box -20p) Sunday 14th August 2016 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (36-2016) (Sunday Readings Cycle C – Weekday Cycle 2) PLEASE NOTE - Due to new Data Protection Regulations in hospitals, a patient list will no longer be available to the Priests. In light of this, please let us know if you have someone in hospital to be visited. Contact Fr Charlie 4177 2200 or Fr Tom 4063 0306. If you get the answering machine, leave the Name of the person, Hospital and Ward No. RECENTLY DECEASED – Our prayers and sympathy are with parents Jarlath and Josephine Morgan, and siblings Paul and Rachel on the tragic death of their dear son and brother Stephen. Funeral Mass and Committal takes place today, Sunday 14th August at 1.00pm. We also pray for the happy repose of the soul of Mena Sloan, Greencastle, mother of Christina Sloan, Carnmeen who was interred recently. May they rest in peace. Thank you for your support of the Parish for last week: Sunday 7th August - £997.79 DAY/DATE MASS TIME ANNIVERSARIES Sat 13th Aug 6.00pm MM Betty Magone, St Anne’s Park Charlie Magee, Bavan Road: Harry, Elizabeth, Harry Jr, Hugh, Bridget and Kathy Mullen, California: Aidan McAleenan, Bettyshill Road: Sally Butterfield, Hiltown Road: Teresa Lively, Crossan Road: Rose Morgan, Hilltown Sun 14th Aug 11.15am Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mon 15th Aug 10.00am The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7.30pm Tues 16th Aug 9.15am Mass in Convent Chapel Wed 17th Aug 7.30pm Our Lady of Knock Thur 18th Aug 9.15am Fri 19th Aug 9.15am Sat 20th Aug 6.00pm Mary Butterfield, Carnaney: Mary Jo Lynchehaun: Harry McManus, Lisbane Park Sun 21st Aug 11.15am Eileen Cunningham, Kilkeel: Joe Hillen, Chapel Hill LOUGH DERG - A Day Retreat in Lough Derg on Saturday 27th August. Bus leaving Warrenpoint Square at 7.00am. Dominican Church at 7.15am. Bus £10.00 Island €40.00. Please book early in advance: Vera Fegan 02841773133 or McAnulty’s 028 41752228 NOVENA TO ST PEREGRINE - The Novena to St Peregrine takes place in St Brigidʼs Church, Newry, every Friday evening at the 7.00pm Mass. http://stperegrine.org/ St Peregrine is the patron saint of cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Knock Novena 2016 on the theme ‘Merciful Like The Father’ The annual novena will take place from 14 to 22 August at Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock on the theme ‘Merciful Like The Father’, echoing the theme of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, which is taking place in the universal Church until 20 November 2016. A TRIP TO KNOCK ON SUNDAY 11th SEPTEMBER FOR GRANDPARENTS DAY FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT FREDA 02830263585 NOTICE FROM BISHOP JOHN McAREAVEY Across the Diocese of Dromore, people will be aware of a reduction in the number of priests available to serve in the parishes of the Diocese. In 2005 there were 41 priests serving in parishes; today there are 23 diocesan priests, supported by 3 Polish priests and 3 Permanent Deacons. It is now essential to review the allocation of the priests in the parishes of the Diocese. Beginning in September, a process of consultation will be carried out, involving clergy and parishioners. You will be kept informed about this process, as it evolves. +John McAreavey Please come and join us in our Jesus Divine Mercy Devotions, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction followed by the Blessing of St Faustina’s Relic today Sunday 14th August at 3pm in Mayobridge Church. Saint Faustina was born Helen Kowalska on 25th August 1905 in the village of Glogowiec near Lodz, Poland, as the third of ten children. From her childhood she was distinguished by a love of prayer, diligence at work, obedience and sensitivity for the poor. At the age of twenty she entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in which she spent thirteen years of her life as a quiet, humble and hard-working sister. Her life as a religious was marked with the stigma of suffering, but also with extraordinary mystical graces, especially that of frequently conversing with Our Lord about His Mercy. Worn out and weakened by tuberculosis and the sufferings she bore in sacrifice for sinners, Saint Faustina died in the odour of sanctity, (a sweet odour reputedly emitted by the bodies of saints at or near death), in Krakow on October 5th 1938, at the age of 33. Pope John Paul 11 declared her a Saint on 20th April 2000. She was canonised as the ‘first saint of the new millennium’. YEAR OF MERCY PRAYER - Lord, you have taught us to be merciful like our Father in Heaven is merciful. During this Jubilee Year of Mercy may we follow the example of God our Father who asks us not to judge or condemn but to show love and be forgiving. Help us to be more forgiving and merciful to others. Send your Holy Spirit to bless us in a special way during this Jubilee Year of Mercy. May it be a year of grace for our families, our Parish and your Church throughout the world. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, Amen St Peterʼs GAA Family Fun Day ‒ today, Sunday 14th August, In Clonallon Park, Warrenpoint, commencing at 1.00pm. Bouncy castles, party slides, children sports, pony rides, side stalls, Fancy dress. Bonny baby competition, Duck Derby, music and dancing. Fun for all the family. It's that time of year again - the Parish Fun Run will take place on 28th August at 1pm, with registration starting at 12.15pm in the Convent Grounds. The winner will be presented with the Tim Looney Memorial Cup, and other medals up for grabs - incl best fancy dress. Registration is £5 per person and £10 for family. Please spread the word as we had such a great family fun day last year and would like even more people to enjoy it this year. https://www.facebook.com/St-Patricks-Parish-Mayobridge-Pastoral-Council-1525352647781967/?fref=ts Dromore Diocesan Historical Society On Sunday 28th August 2016 a commemorative field trip to the grave in Desertcreat, Co Tyrone, of Bishop Patrick Donnelly, formerly Bishop of Dromore, the 300th anniversary of whose death occurs this year. Often referred to as “the Bard of Armagh”, on account of his travelling around great areas of this land disguised during the Penal Era, Bishop Donnelly was a heroic priest who carried out his Episcopal and priestly duties in the face of constant persecution. The field trip, (a lecture, discussion & song), will be led by Tom Keane of Lislea and will begin in Desertcreat Church of Ireland graveyard at 3.00pm.Bishop Donnellyʼs brother, Bishop Terence Donnelly, formerly Bishop of Derry, lies in the same grave in this, their native place. PIPS – 6TH ANNUAL PIPS 10K RUN OR 5K WALK – Sunday 4th September at 11am. For further details http://www.pipsnewryandmourne.org/ MICHAEL ANNETT’S MEMORIAL 10K RUN / OR 5K RUN OR WALK on Sunday 11th September in aid of Shane Annett’s ST MARK’S KENYA APPEAL. See facebook for further details. http://stmarkswarrenpoint.org/fundraising/ MAYOBRIDGE GAC invites you to OSKARS NIGHT on Saturday 19th November in INF HALL, HILLTOWN. Contact [email protected] SEPTEMBER LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 14th ‒ 21st September 7 nights full board Contact 07753515718 or 02830267377 for further details. Fare £680. Beginning Experience Weekend Programme for Widowed, Separated & Divorced 16th ‒ 18th September 2016, Dromantine, Newry. Enquiries: North 0035342-9336393 Michaela Foundation promotes values that encourage young people to succeed in life fulfilment and happiness with faith, confidence and fun as their foundation. For more information and details http://michaelafoundation.com/ ACCORD Marriage Preparation Course - Planning to get married? Book your Marriage Preparation Course with ACCORD. Tel: 302 63577 or see website www.accord.ie CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE – Anyone who needs to contact them can do so. Tel: 028 3025 2322 Email: [email protected] or www.cruse.org.uk WARRENPOINT BEREAVEMENT GROUP - Parish Office (028) 4175 9981. WEBSITE ADDRESS www.mayobridgeparish.com Bulletin News to Daniel Morgan 07929568392 or email [email protected] or [email protected] by Wednesday evening Email Information for parish website to [email protected] Parish website and webcam now functioning for the sick and housebound and for those who live far from home www.mayobridgeparish.com The Parish Pastoral Council email address is: [email protected] should a parishioner or visitor to the Parish wish to contact them AL-NON FAMILY GROUP 028 9068 2368 www.al-anonuk.org.uk SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN - Designated person for Dromore Diocese: Patricia Carville 07789917741 Action on Elder Abuse Northern Ireland www.elderabuse.org/northernireland Freephone helpline 08 08 088141 Monday – Friday Parish Hall - to book contact Rosaleen Rooney 028 3085 1291 Knock Novena 2016 on the theme ‘Merciful Like The Father’ The annual novena will take place from 14 to 22 August at Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock on the theme ‘Merciful Like The Father’, echoing the theme of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, which is taking place in the universal Church until 20 November 2016.