KILLEESHIL PARISH NEWSLETTER Fr. Pat Hannigan P.P.

65 Tullyallen Road, . BT70 3AF Tel: 028 8776 1211

MINISTRIES Parish Office A very warm welcome to our Parish. We all have different, but valuable gifts and Brenda Mulgrew - Secretary talents that we can use to serve God and each other. If you would like to know Tel: 028 8776 1211 more about Parish life or are interested in taking part in any of our Parish activities Email: [email protected] or ministries please contact the Parish Office. Website: www.killeeshilparish.com Parish Webcam: www.mcnmedia.tv Parish Pastoral Council Masses for the Week Brian O Neill - Chair th 7.00pm Tel: 028 8556 7235 Sat 4 May Ackinduff Paddy & Ann Mc Kenna Sheila O Neill – Secretary Sun 5th May 9.00am Tel: 028 8776 1500 Tony, Anthony & Annie Gormley Aughnagar Parish Safeguarding Rep. 11.00am Geraldine Scullion Tullyallen th Tel: 028 8556 7078 Sat. 11 May 10.00am No 10am Mass: First Holy Communion at Email: Tullyallen 11am in Ackinduff www.archdioceseofarmagh.com 7.00pm Ben Goodwin St. Mary’s P.S. Ackinduff th Seamus Mc Creesh - Principal Sun. 12 May 9.00am James & Annie Montague Aughnagar Tel: 028 8776 7356. 11.00am Panda Cross Community Playgroup Tullyallen Roseanne Mallon (Killymaddy) Patricia Holland - Leader Please note: there will be no Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Tel: 028 8776 9090 Thursday & Friday this week. Community Centre Many of our priests are on retreat in Dromantine this week. Bookings - Kieran Please keep them in your prayers. Tel: 07776939351

Baptisms Baptisms are arranged by Gift Aid appointment only and three weeks Recently Deceased A large number of parishioners make their notice must be given. They will be contribution to the parish either via weekly held on the second and fourth Pat Morris (Galbally) envelope or via monthly bank standing weekend of every month. Peter Mc Aleer () order or, in some cases by both. The main ACCORD - Marriage Preparation Mary Mc Cann (Creggan) benefit of giving by these methods is that Drumcree Pastoral Centre Terry Mc Mullan (Navan) the parish can reclaim the tax that the Tel: 028 3833 4781 donor has already paid on the amount Email: www.accord-ni.co.uk May they rest in peace given. If you would like to set up a Standing Priests in Pastoral Area Order or receive a box of envelopes please Ballygawley: Fr. Michael O Dwyer contact the Parish Office. Tel: 8776 1211 Tel: 028 8556 7096 Aghaloo & : Fr. Sean McEvoy (Aughnacloy) Parish Mission Statement Lord, as flowers move Tel: 028 8555 7212 Killeeshil Parish Pastoral Council or an open door swings gently, : Msgr. Colum Curry aims to meet the pastoral needs of at the presence of a breeze, Tel: 028 8075 8206 the people of the Parish through so I sense your loving presence fostering a more active involvement Fr. P.J. Mc Crory that gently stirs my spirit. in living out Christ’s mission. An open tomb, a sense of peace, Tel: 028 8075 8344 Like the Good Samaritan, we value Useful Numbers a movement within the spirit, each Parish member and the a presence of grace, of goodness, CRUSE (Bereavement): 8778 4004 contribution each can make to the an awareness of you alive and risen, SAMARITIANS: 3833 3555 building up of an active and caring a truth understood with the heart, CHILDLINE: 9030 7773 community. this mystery of faith. LIFELINE: 0808 808 8000 You are risen! BREAKTHRU: 8775 3228 Ministries for 11th/12th May St Oliver Plunkett Statue Community Centre Ackinduff Archbishop Eamon Martin will unveil a Bowls: Finished for the Summer. Will Eucharistic Minister Brian Donnelly new Bronze Statue in St Patrick’s resume in September. Reader Sheila O Neill Cathedral, on July 9th to mark Physio-led Pilates: Tuesdays Altar Servers Eva Battle the 350th anniversary of the Improvers 8.00pm. Mixed Level 9.00pm. Sophie Campbell appointment of St Oliver Plunkett to the Irish Dancing: Tuesdays Aughnagar See of Armagh and honouring the Beginners 5.00pm - 6.00pm Eucharistic Minister Brian Mulgrew Martyrs of Yesterday, Today and Advanced 6.00pm - 7.30pm Reader Marian Rafferty Tomorrow. We ask for your prayers and Ju-jitsu: Thursdays 6.45pm - 7.45pm Altar Servers Eoin Mc Anespie invite your financial support to help Killeeshil Open Door Club: The club’s Matthew Murray bring this project to completion. Annual Tea Dance takes place this Tullyallen Information flyers and envelopes about Tuesday 7th May in Quinn’s Corner at the project are available in each church. 2.00pm. Music by ’Swinging Paddy’. Eucharistic Minister Nora Quinn Age Care, Dungannon have invited the Damien Hoy Priory Retreat club to an afternoon tea dance in Reader Anthony Mc Gonnell A retreat will be held on Saturday 18th Quinn’s Corner on Thursday 9th May at Altar Servers Claire Quinn May in the Servite Priory, Benburb. 2.00pm. They return to Quinn’s Corner Aaron Mc Govern Spend a day reflecting on the gift of our at the invitation of Club Glenview N.H. life and the joys of God’s world. Cost on Wednesday 15th May at 2.00pm. Eucharistic Minister Briege/Damien Hoy incl. lunch £25. Contact Theresa on There is no club on Tuesday 14th May. 028 3754 8241. Usual transport available for all events. First Holy Communion Lough Derg Slimming World First Holy Communion will be celebrated One Day Retreats began on Saturday 4th Quinn’s Corner on Thursdays at 9.30am, next Saturday 11th May at 11.00am in May and continue during the month. 5.30pm & 7.30pm. St Joseph’s Church, Ackinduff. Booking is essential. A new event, Parish Killeeshil G.F.C. Please note: there will be no 10.00am Mass Ministry Day is on Saturday 18th May for in Tullyallen on this morning. those who serve in lay ministry. Alphalot: C Q U X Z Bookings: 00353 71 9861518. Lucky Dip Winners: Gerard Donaghy & Parish Draw Cursillo Weedends Ruairi Mc Nally. Sellers Prize: Caolan Mc Elvogue. Our next Parish Draw will be held this Would you like to experience a joyful, Jackpot: £9850. Monday 6th May at 11.00am in the sacristy uplifting and peaceful weekend at Tullyallen. encounter with Christ, yourself and 10th Tyrone Killeeshil Scouts others? Benburb Priory is the venue for Baptism Programme the Cursillo residential weekends. Killeeshil Community Centre: Mens: 30th May - 2nd June. Monday: Beavers 6.00pm - 7.00pm and The next Baptism Programme for parents Womens: 6th - 9th June. For more info Cubs 7.15pm - 8.30pm. and godparents will be held this Tuesday 7th or to book your place please contact Friday: Scouts 7.00pm - 8.30pm May at 7.30pm in the sacristy at Tullyallen. Martin - 8774 8623, Donna - 8775 2589 For more information please contact Veronica - 07733171082. [email protected]

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Diocesan Youth Pilgrimages North of Family Lough Derg Youth Pilgrimage: History Society (NIFHS) The Annual Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to 21st - 23rd June. Ages 18+ The South Tyrone branch of NIFHS will Knock will take place on Sunday 26th May. Fatima Pilgrimage: 27th June - 2nd July. meet at Killymaddy Centre on the third Bus leaves Quinn’s Corner at 8.00am. Ages 16+ Tuesday of every month at 8.00pm and Anyone wishing to go should contact: Camp LifeTeen, England: 10th - 15th will focus on family history, DNA and Dessie - 8776 7708, Barney - 8776 1387 or August. 14 - 15 year olds. genealogy. All welcome. Charlie - 8556 8011. Camp Assume, Newcastle, Co Down: 11th - 15th August. 12 - 13 year olds. Details of this year’s pilgrimage season in Torrent Credit Union Knock are available on church notice boards. Contact Dermot Kelly on 07525774024 or email [email protected] Torrent Credit Union are celebrating Blessing of Graves Loreto Past Pupils Reunion 50 years serving the community with a Dinner & Dance in Quinn’s Corner on Graves will be blessed this year as follows: A chance for all age groups to meet Friday 17th May at 7.30pm. Music by former school friends on Saturday 1st Ackinduff Saturday 8th June 7.00pm June in Kelly ’ s Inn, at 1.00pm. ‘ Infinity ’. Tickets cost £15 and are

To book for lunch or for further details available from Donaghmore Office Aughnagar Sunday 16th June 9.00am (Tel: 028 8776 7301) or committee contact Briege 07867 934684, Tullyallen Sunday 23rd June 11.00am Joan 07934 377699, Mary 07736 687950 members. Please come along and support this unique occasion.