Parish Bulletin

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
18th July 2010

"My Lord I beg you,
if I find favour with you,
kindly do not pass your servant by.”

Our Calendar

20 Jul  St Apollinarius, bishop and martyr
21 Jul  St Lawrence of Brindisi, priest and doctor of the Church.
22 Jul  St Mary Magdalen, stood at the Cross of Jesus, with two other women discovered the empty tomb; she was granted an appearance of the Risen Lord early the same day, from which incident she has been described as “the apostle to the apostles”.
23 Jul  St Bridget of Sweden, religious. Declared Patron of Europe in 2000.
24 Jul  St Charbel Makhluf, priest; St Declan, bishop

Apostolic Fundraiser

The Annual Apostolic Fundraiser will take place next Saturday/Sunday, 24th and 25th July in St Mary Star of the Sea Church after the 6.30pm and 9.00am Masses.  Donations of home baked goods; plants and any saleable items will be very gratefully received. 
In years gone past, many of the Apostolic members felt privileged and honoured to make the vestments for the missionary priests but due to the high cost of material, threads etc, it is now more viable to buy the materials in the missionary countries and to employ local ladies to do the needlework.  Our apostolic members here at home are saddened at the fact that they no longer do this work but on the plus side YOUR money goes much further in the third world so the materials are cheaper to buy, in addition to giving employment to a number of people. 
So what used to be the Apostolic Display has now become the Apostolic Fundraiser and as always your generosity means so much to the missionaries and their congregations.  Thank you!

Parish Social Committee – Forthcoming Events

The Annual Parish Treasure Hunt will take place on Sunday 25th July.
Cars will leave McKenna Community Centre at 6.30pm returning no later than 9.30pm.  Admission Adults £5, children free - includes supper.

A Family Ceili
will take place on Sunday 29th August in McKenna Community Centre. 
Dancing to Cross Keys Ceili Band from 8pm – 11pm.  Come along for a great night’s craic and dance!

Sunflower Competition

Hope you have your sunflowers planted and they are growing tall !!! Measurement forms will be issued soon. 

Our prayers are asked for:

Recently deceased:  Our prayers and sympathy to the family and family circle of Rose Hamilton, Glastry who died recently.  On her soul Sweet Jesus have mercy.
First Anniversary: Adrian Crawford
Anniversaries:    Lily Gallagher, John Annett, Kitty Monan, Gerald McCarthy, Peter Ferguson,  Josie Stuart,  Eily Maguire,  Brother Albert,  John Dorrian,  Samuel Kelly, John McGrattan, James O’Prey, Joseph Lennon, Margaret McAuley, Samuel Caldwell,  Patrick Fox,  Mary Ritchie, Nellie Moore, Marie Orr, Frank Mallon and all those whose anniversaries occur at this time.  We remember especially those who have no one to pray for them.  May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen.  

MONEY MATTERS

Last week’s offering amounted to £1560. Thank you for your continued generosity.

Sanctuary Lamp Intentions

St Mary, Star of the Sea-Bridie Byers
St Joseph’s Church- Special Intentions

MASS TIMES

St Joseph’s Church
Mass at 9.00am on
Monday Wednesday and Thursday
Saturday at 9.30am.
Sunday 11.00am
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Saturday 10.00 – 10.30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 10.00am – 10.30am

St Mary, Star of the Sea Church
Mass at 7.30pm on
Tuesday and Friday (Novena)
Sunday (Vigil) 6.30pm
and 9.00am
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Friday 7.00 – 7.25pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 5.45pm – 6.15pm

Divine Mercy Holy Hour

The next Divine Mercy Holy Hour will be held on the first Sunday in August.  Details of time and location will be notified.

Portaferry Gala Car Treasure Hunt

On Sunday 18th July, cars leaving the Community Centre at 7pm. £5 per adult with refreshments on return.
During Gala Week you are invited to come along to:
Sing Praise - ‘Presence’, a cross community group, presents Sing Praise in St Cooey’s Oratory, Portaferry on Sunday 18th July, 5pm – 6pm - everyone welcome.
Open Hour:  Come along to the Methodist Church, Ferry Street, between 10am – 11am and join the 4 churches and the German CE Team in praise and prayer.
Quiet Space – Drop in and view the exhibits in The Castle Yard between 12.20pm and 4.30pm.
PlaCE2b – For young people 14 years plus, Saturday 17th July BBQ at 9pm at the Portaferry Youth Club, Steele Dickson. Come along and join the German CE Team for plaCE2b in the Upper Room, Portaferry Community Centre, Steele Dickson.

During Gala Week you are invited to come along to:

Sing Praise - ‘Presence’, a cross community group, presents Sing Praise in St Cooey’s Oratory, Portaferry on Sunday 18th July, 5pm – 6pm - everyone welcome.
Open Hour:  Come along to the Methodist Church, Ferry Street, between 10am – 11am and join the 4 churches and the German CE Team in praise and prayer.
Quiet Space – Drop in and view the exhibits in The Castle Yard between 12.20pm and 4.30pm.

St Mary’s Primary School News – Tel 427 38581

Cash for Clobber:  over the summer months, the school gates will be open and anyone wishing to donate old clothes, bedding etc can leave it in the Clothing Bank just inside the gate.  We would like to thank everyone who has donated to ‘Cash for Clobber’ over the past year – St Mary’s has been ranked as one of the top collectors in the area!!

Ballycran GAC

Lottery prizewinners for 11th July:  Jimmy Hughes, Mary Murray, Cheryl Masterson and Finbar Blaney.
N.B. Change of times for Ballycran v Loughiel on Sun 18 July - (Res) 12.30 and (Div 1) 2.00 p.m.

Proposed Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2011

A pilgrimage to the Holy Land has been arranged for September 2011.  This pilgrimage will enable you to spend some time at various sites, such as Jerusalem, The Via Dolorosa, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Mount of Olives, The Garden of Gethsemane and many more places, which mean so much to our faith. 
For the pilgrimage, 4* plus hotels will be used.  For further details please contact Fr Neeson, either directly or by phone 427 38294.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, Co Offaly will take place from Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th August for young people aged 16-35.  Free buses available from around Northern Ireland.  For information contact 0751 482 0572 or check web site www.youth2000.ie.

Good wishes

to all who are going away on holiday - safe journey there and home again!  If you are staying at home – enjoy the break and (hopefully) the sunshine!!

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