Armagh Parish Holy Spirit Prayer Group Life music, Youth Masses, Adoration, Reconciliation, Parish Office - 37522813 in the Spirit Seminars will take place each prayer, Healing service, drama. For more St. Malachy’s - 37510516 Tuesday in the St. Vincent de Paul Conference information and to register go to youth2000.ie. St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish Cathedral - 37522638 Archdiocese of Centre, Chapel Lane at 8pm SVP Help Line - 07733482604 This week: 9th April - Transformation in All Ireland Rosary Rally Knock Shrine Co Christ - Eamon Martin Mayo. Sat 1st June.Main Celebrant: Most Rev. www.armaghparish.net Email: [email protected] SVP Shop - 07518909929 Bishop DDD DCL. Homilist: Fr Safeguarding - 07895460797 Pilgrimage to Lucca & Lake Garda A fully Frank Fahey CC. escorted group pilgrimage to Lucca & Lake Garda 7th April 2019 17th – 24th Sept 2019. The pilgrimage will take St Joseph's Young Priests Society next meeting Fifth Sunday of Lent in many places of great interest including visits to on Mon 8 April in St. Vincent de Paul Centre, Chapel Lane, immediately following 7.30pm Reflection Florence, Venice & Verona. FOR ALL ENQUIRIES AND BOOKING CONTACT Mass in St. Malachy's Church. All welcome to In today’s Gospel, Jesus finds himself between the proverbial “rock and a hard place”. As often join in praying for Vocations. Marian Ireland: Dublin :(01) 878 8159 | Belfast: happened throughout his ministry, he is presented with a dilemma. The Scribes and Pharisees bring (028) 956 80005 or visit www.marian.ie Table Quiz in aid of the Malawi Project in Co. along a woman who has been caught committing adultery. Aware of his relationship with sinners

The Legion of Mary are seeking new members in Armagh Golf Club on Fri 12th April at 8:30pm. and outcasts, they make the woman stand in full view of everyone. They quote the law as stipulated Armagh. They meet every Monday 8.15pm £40 per 4 person team, spot prizes galore, auction by Moses that she should be stoned to death and then they ask him to make a judgment: “What upstairs in SVP Centre Chapel Lane. For info: prizes and light supper included. For more info have you to say?” contact Grainne Gillespie 07540222864. Gemma 07541326303 or Margaret 07799867714. The whole thrust of his ministry has been primarily focused on the poor, the prostitutes, the sick St Pio of Pietrelcina One Day Retreat with Fr. Medjugorje Monthly Prayer Meeting in Sacred and those consigned to the margins of life. His parables have emphasised the need for compassion Heart Convent on Tues 9th April at 8.15pm. Denis Luddy CSsR Sun 14th April 10am-5pm in and forgiveness. If he says that the woman should not be stoned, he would be seen to encourage the Ryandale (Moy). £26 inc. morning coffee & St. Pio’s Prayer Group next meeting on Thurs others to sin and could be accused of ignoring the importance of the Jewish tradition. On the other lunch. St Pio Relic available on the day. Please 11th April in St. Malachy’s Church at 7:30pm. hand, if he says the woman should be stoned, he would be jeopardising his own reputation and all contact Nuala Somers on 02837548382. St. Pio relic available after Mass. All welcome. that he valued in terms of love, mercy and respect. They have him trapped. Either he must condemn

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group Monthly her and so reinforce their position, or he must side with the criminalised woman and lose all credibility as a religious leader. The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place Healing Mass Monday April 8th at 8pm in St on Sunday 26 May. The Knights of St Louis Convent Chapel Monaghan Celebrant Fr As we hear in the Gospel account, the wisdom and compassion of Jesus prevailed and is still much Columbanus will be running a bus from Armagh Peter Okpetu. Rosary at 7.30pm. All welcome. admired. We don’t know what he wrote on the ground; maybe he was only doodling. But after a Parish on the day and it’s hoped that many people Pro-Life Information Meeting Precious Life will moment of quiet reflection, he invites the accusers to look into their own hearts and to recognise will travel to be part of this special diocesan be hosting several information evenings regarding their own sinfulness before condemning the helpless woman – “Let the one who is without sin, cast celebration. Further details in the coming the upcoming elections with advice on candidates the first stone”. At the same time, he sets the woman free and dismisses her with a gentle weeks. and their stance on abortion. One of them will admonition not to sin again – “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more”. Armagh Diabetes Support Group will be take place on Wed 10th April @ 7.30pm Canal holding a health Fair in Dobbin Street community Court, Newry. All welcome. For more info The mission of Jesus is more concerned with mercy and forgiveness than judgement and Centre on Wed 10th April from 7.30pm – 9pm. contact Precious Life on 02890278484 or email condemnation. To correct the woman caught committing adultery was much better than stoning her to death; to pardon and save her was much better than condemning her. Get your blood pressure checked, hear what your [email protected] pharmacist can do for you, watch a first aid Handy man scheme available to Armagh In these closing weeks of Lent, each of us should confront our own sins, admit them, seek help with demonstration, read about reversal of type 2 community managed by West Armagh them and continue to do penance for them. Above all, we should avail of the opportunity to diabetes, see what local recreational clubs are Consortium, special rate for pensioners, please experience Christ’s forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A notice in a parish bulletin available and much more. Admission is free and was advertising a Penitential Service and it said, “If you don’t have any sins, bring a friend who all are welcome. contact Damien 07340303095 does!” Mary’s Meals Backpack Project need your A Prayer During Lent With every blessing, spare dessert/ soup spoons please! We have plenty Father, Rev P McAnenly Adm of teaspoons but have run short of bigger spoons I abandon myself into your hands; for the older children. Please place them in the do with me what you will. Parish Lenten Talks church baskets or pop into Dobbin St old clinic Whatever you may do, I thank you: During the Season of Lent, a guest speaker will join for the 7.30pm Mass in St Malachy's Church on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons. Donations very each of the Monday evenings (Schedule overleaf) This week’s talk is: much appreciated! I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only your will be done in me, “Life beyond Death” The Annual Coffee Morning in aid of Mary’s and in all your creatures – Coping with grief & learning to live again with Fr. Columba Mary OP. Meals takes place in Benburb Priory, Saturday 27 I wish no more than this, O Lord. Fr G Columba Mary Toman OP currently resides in the Dominican Community, Dundalk, where he is April from 10 am-1pm. Your support will help Into your hands I commend my soul: involved in parish missions, school & youth work, and young adult chaplaincies. He recently feed the children in Mpira school in Malawi. I offer it to you with all the love of my heart, Please spread the word!” for I love you, Lord, and so need to give myself, completed Doctoral studies in the area of Dignity & end-of-life care and was previously involved with training those in bereavement ministry, as well as serving as Chaplain to the Ulster Hospital, the The Youth 2000 Ulster retreat will take place to surrender myself into your hands without from the 12th - 14th April in St Macartan’s reserve, and with boundless confidence, Marie Curie Centre and Queen’s University of Belfast. college Monaghan for 16-35 yr olds. This will for you are my Father. Amen. include Inspiring Talks & Workshops, Fantastic RECENTLY DECEASED Na Piarsaigh Óg Lotto: 11/19/23/24. Next week’s Jackpot £2550 Philomena McAtavey, Paul Curran, Baby Noah Kelly, Sally Abbey Lotto: 5/10/11/20. Next week’s Jackpot £2000 Corrigan, Eamon Grimley, Margareita Campbell, Fr Damian M St Colmcilles GAC Lotto: 2/13/14/21 Next week’s Jackpot is £3550 Kilbride OSM, Gerard McAnallen and Marie Lappin. Tullysaran Lotto: 4/7/17/19 Next week’s Jackpot £2000 Weekly collection amounted to £6515.98 & €143.49 CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, TULLYSARAN

Anniversary Requests Novena Mass Monday @ 7:30pm Mass each Wednesday morning during Lent at 10am. All Anniversaries & Month’s Minds should be left in the Parish Office no later than 12noon Children’s Liturgy Group The Children’s Liturgy Group continues at 10am Mass every Sunday. on the Thursday of the week before the anniversary is due to be remembered, this Community Centre Activities / classes this week: Monday: Indoor Bowls 8-10pm. Tuesday: includes Saturday Anniversaries. You can leave anniversaries in as early as you wish, but Bootcamp 7-8pm, Spin Class 8.15-9pm; Wednesday: Parent toddler group 10.30am-12. Pilates 7-8pm. anniversaries left in after this time are considered late, and therefore there is no guarantee that Thursday: Music- Fiddle 7-8pm- Tin whistle beginner 7-7.30pm, advanced 7.30-8pm; Friday Walk the they will be read out at Mass. We request that you leave your anniversary in as early as possible Extra Mile exercise class all ages & abilities @10am. Parish Envelopes can be collected by to avoid disappointment. distributors from the sacristy after Mass.

Parish Safeguarding Reps are Aileen & Maura. Contact: 07895460797 or email at CHURCH OF ST. COLMCILLE, KNOCKACONEY [email protected] Walking Track lights are on every evening from 6-9pm. Youth Choir practice every Wednesday @ 7pm, all new members welcome. Baptism Course All parents of children being baptised in the parish must attend a short course 24 hour run @ St Colmcille's GFC, beginning Fri 19th April @ 8pm in aid of Katie Rose’s Journey before the baptism. For info & booking contact the Parish Office. Parish Envelopes can be collected by distributors from the sacristy after Mass.

Adoration Chapel Adorers needed: Friday at 11pm and Saturday at 5pm. Please contact Nora Townlands Cystic Fibrosis Charity Night at St. Colmcille's Football Club on 12th April at 8pm celebrating & commemorating the life of John Vallely who taught in the Grange school. The night will 37525265 if you can commit to a time. feature a host of local musicians & storytellers. Raffle on the night inc. a signed JB Vallely print & a signed copy of Laoch na Laochra written by Reamonn O Ciaran and illustrated by Dara Vallely.

Lenten Talks Parish Envelopes 2019/20 The new year Chrism Mass The Chrism Mass this year will be celebrated by Archbishop Martin in St Patrick’s During the Season of Lent, a guest speaker will envelopes begin today. Sunday 7th April. If you Cathedral on Wed 17 April (the eve of Holy Thursday) at 7pm. At the Mass, the Archbishop will join join for the 7.30pm Mass in St Malachy's have not received a box of envelopes and wish to with the priests and people of the diocese and during the celebration, we will have the special blessing Church on each of the Monday evenings, do so, please contact the Parish Office. of the Holy Oils of Catechumens, Chrism and the Oil of the Sick. All are invited to join for this special beginning on Monday 11 March. celebration and a special invitation is extended to all those who are to be confirmed later this year, Gift Aid Thanks to all who avail of the Parish along with their families. • Monday 8 April - “Life beyond Death” - Gift Aid Scheme. We are keen to increase the Coping with grief and learning to live again number of contributors within the Parish. Gift Children’s Stations of the Cross On Friday 12th April, the Primary 7 Pupils from St Patrick’s PS with Fr Columba Mary OP Aid means that for every £1 given through the will dramatize the Stations of the Cross in St Patrick’s Cathedral at 10.30am. All are welcome to join, • Monday 15 April - “God reaches out to all” - envelope collection, the Parish can claim an to reflect on the last moments of Jesus’ life, as the Stations are presented in such a special way. The additional 25 pence from the Inland Revenue, as Pupils who are to be confirmed in June have been practising over the last few weeks along with some A special message for young people today members of our PPC and we encourage all to join in supporting the young people on the day. with Laura Whinnery. long as you pay Income Tax and sign a declaration form permitting the parish to claim. An Evening of Taize Music and Prayer St Catherine’s College, Armagh are having an evening of Further info on speakers can be found on Church Gift Aid forms can be accessed on the Taize Music and Prayer in St Patrick’s Cathedral on Tuesday 16th April at 7.30pm. Taize is an notice boards and on the Parish Facebook Page. www.armaghparish.net or by contacting the ecumenical monastic order with a strong devotion to peace and justice through prayer and meditation. The Monday Novena will continue as normal. Parish Office. Prayer and silence are at the heart of the Taize experience. All are welcome to join for this special

* * * evening and what a lovely way to prepare for the celebration of Easter. Do this in Memory Programme will take place Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) again in St Patrick's Cathedral on Sat 13th April St. In order to honour the 350th anniversary of the appointment of St Oliver Plunkett meet each Tues @ 7pm in the Synod Hall. New at 7pm for all Primary Four Pupils and their as , a special statue of the Saint will be unveiled in St Patrick’s Cathedral, members welcome. parents. Armagh on Tuesday 9th July 2019. The statue will be cast in bronze by a well-known Dublin sculptor. Armagh Parish Trip FULLY BOOKED A This new statue is not just about St Oliver, a martyr of yesterday, but it’s also about the martyrs of four day trip will take place from Armagh from Family Photos The family photos displayed for today and tomorrow. The new statue will invite all who gaze upon it, to bear witness to the faith, with Mon 3 June to Thur 6 June. Based at the 4 Star the World Meeting of Families are still in the the same courage and hope as St Oliver did in his day. People throughout the Archdiocese of Armagh Bridge House Hotel & Spa, Tullamore, Co Parish Office. All photos must be collected no are being invited to help fund this special statue. Envelopes have been placed at the back of all later than Thurs 18th April at 5pm. Churches in the parish. Donations can be placed in the weekly basket or left in the Parish Office. All Offaly, the trip will take in places of great interest. Cost is £240per person sharing or £310 Parish Penitential Service The annual Service cheques or money orders should be made out to Archdiocese of Armagh (St Oliver Plunkett Appeal). for a single room. Full balance should be paid in preparation for Easter will take place in St We encourage people to be as generous as they can in helping to fund this special statue, which will be by Fri 17th May at 1pm. Malachy's Church on Tuesday 16 April at placed in the Cathedral Church of our diocese, in honour of this great Saint and in honour of all the Martyrs of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Confessions take place each Saturday in St. 7.30pm. All are encouraged to join, to experience Malachy’s at 12noon and St. Patrick’s Cathedral the love and mercy of God in preparation for Parish Census A parish census form was distributed at all Ash Wednesday Masses in St. Patrick’s Easter. Cathedral & St. Malachy’s Church. We encourage you to return your forms to the sealed boxes in at 6:30pm. either of the Churches by Palm Sunday (14th April). The information in these forms will be kept Mass for the disappeared Archbishop Martin The Cathedral Gift Shop carries a large range strictly confidential and will only be accessed by authorised personnel within the Parish. If you wish to will celebrate the Annual "Mass for the of religious gifts, candles, statues, books, cards complete a census form for your household and did not receive one you can collected a copy from Disappeared" in St. Patrick's Cathedral on and more! Now stocking First Communion & the Parish Office. Sunday 14 April at 3pm. We continue to pray Confirmation Gifts, Cards, Rosaries...etc. We for all the disappeared and their families. encourage you to support the gift shop and the Coffee Morning Have your morning tea/coffee in Dobbin St. Community Centre on Sat 13th April fantastic work of our shop team! from 10:30-12noon. Admission: £2 Sale & Raffle too. All proceeds to feed and educate children in Holy Hour for Life in St Malachy’s Church on Uganda (with the exception of the cost of the hire of the Centre). Enquires to Sr. Carmel Flynn RSCJ Wednesday 10th April 8 to 9pm (after 7.30pm tel. 07708914817. Mass). Permanent Diaconate: Do you feel called to serve as a Permanent Deacon in the Archdiocese of All notices for the upcoming Bulletin must be submitted no later than Tuesday at 5pm - please send them Armagh? Contact Fr Brian White at 0035342 9322244 or speak with your local priest. to [email protected] or leave in the Parish Office. Due to a high volume of requests we cannot guarantee that notices submitted will be published in the Parish Bulletin.