Parish Bulletin
2nd Sunday of Lent
28th February 2010Our Calendar
01 Mar St David, bishop and Patron saint of Wales. Several Irish saints were his pupils and he influenced monastic development in Ireland.
04 Mar St Casimir strove to promote peace and the unity of Western Europe. Patron saint of Poland.
05 Mar St Kieran of Saigir was born in Cork. He is numbered among the pre-Patrician saints of Ireland. He returned from the continent to his father’s territory, Ossory where he lived as a hermit. Disciples soon joined him and Saigir became a well-known monastery.Sunday Evening in St Joseph’s Church Ballycran at 7.00pm during Lent
2nd Sunday of Lent – Stations of the Cross
with Benediction
3rd Sunday of Lent - Evening Prayer of the Church with Benediction
MASS TIMES
Wednesday Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s PS at 9.00am.St Joseph’s Church
Mass at 9.00am on
Monday and Thursday
Saturday at 9.30am.
Sunday 11.00am
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Saturday 10.00 – 10.30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 10.00am – 10.30amSt Mary, Star of the Sea Church
Mass at 7.30pm on
Tuesday and Friday (Novena Mass)
Sunday (Vigil) 6.30pm
and 9.00am
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Friday 7.00 – 7.25pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 5.45pm – 6.15pmSacrament of First Penance
Parents Meeting in respect of First Confession will take place in St Mary’s School Hall on Thursday 4th March at 7.00pm.
The Sacrament of First Penance will take place on Wednesday 10th March at 7.30pm in St Mary Star of the Sea Church, Nunsquarter.Our prayers are asked for:
Recently deceased: Our prayers and sympathy to the family and family circle of Patrick Finbar Gilmore, Shore Road, Kircubbin, and Rita Quinn, The Quarter, who died recently. On their souls Sweet Jesus have mercy.
Month’s mind: Rita Trainor 1st Anniversary: Charles Neeson
Anniversaries: Aideen McMullan, Agatha Coulter, Thomas Gallagher, William Mageean, Maureen Magee, Owen Burns, Francis Clancy, Kathleen Gilmore, Susan Orr, Annie Stanton, Adrian McGrattan, Patrick Mullan, Mary Gilmore, Annie O’Prey, Robin Hughes, Brian Conlon, Hugh Gilmore (Slans), Ria Campbell, David Bell, Joey Dorrian, Evelyn McKinley, Rosaleen McMullan, Elizabeth McGregor, James Coulter 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 £1588. Thank you for your continued generosity.Sanctuary Lamp Intentions
St Mary, Star of the Sea Church- Hannah Brown birthday memories
St Joseph’s Church- Special IntentionFirst Friday Visits
The sick and housebound will be attended this coming week. Please note the visits will take place on Thursday morning Kircubbin and Greyabbey and Friday morning the country area.
Wedding Congratulations
Congratulations to Tracey McNamara and Gary Flynn who were married in St Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg on Saturday 20th February.
Baptism: Welcome into the Family of the Parish Madeline Smyth & Kora Bentham RitchieParish of Ardkeen Building Fund
To begin our Building Fund, a draw for 2 tickets to Medjugorje including flights, accommodation and meals will be raffled at The Family Ceili on Sunday 2nd May. Departure dates will be between June and October 2010. A second prize of £100 and third prize of £50 will be included in the draw – tickets £5.00 each. Willie Mageean will be going around with the tickets very soon – please support this fundraiser. (The value of the trip to Medjugorje is approx £750)
Youth 2000 Retreat – Ballymena
Youth 2000 will be hosting a youth retreat in St Patrick’s College, Ballymena 12th – 14th March for 16-35 year olds. Newcomers are very welcome. The programme includes dramas, music, workshops, inspiring talks, games etc. Donation only. Residential so please bring a sleeping bag! For more information contact Carla 07514820572 or www.youth2000.ie. Booking essential.
Coming soon: Grow the Tallest Sunflower Competition
Over the next few weeks small packs of sunflower seeds will be on sale at the church doors costing £1 each. Green fingered parishioners are invited to buy a pack and plant the seeds to grow beautiful sunflowers over the summer. Judging will take place at the start of late summer with a range of prize categories. Further details will follow but in the meantime get your forks out and prepare your sunny patch. The Parish Social Committee
St Mary’s Primary School News – Telephone 427 38581
Cash for Clobber: If you have any old clothing/bedding etc, please deposit it into the Clothing Bank – St Mary’s will benefit financially and the money will be used to purchase outdoor play equipment, to be chosen by the children.
Traditional Music Classes
continue each Monday evening in St Mary’s Primary School. It’s still not too late to make a start! For more details contact Niall McClean on 079 6007 2218.
Keep Fit – St Mary’s Primary School
Boxercise – continues each Tuesday 7-8pm Pilates – each Wednesday 7-8pm
Semper Fidelis – Pilgrimage Group Crossgar
Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi: 16th July 2010 – 7 nights (Rome 4 nights, Assisi 3 nights). Flying from Aldergrove. Spiritual Director Fr Colum Curran PP, Killyleagh. Special group price €975 per person.
Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 2nd October – 5 nights full board, staying in Hotel Mediterranee. £599 per person sharing, deposit £170 pps. Spiritual Director Canon Gerry Ferguson PP.
Contact Terry Andrews on 028 4483 1308 or 078 7999 8559Kircubbin 1st Wednesday “Catch Up”
A chance to come together for coffee/tea, chat and updates on topics of interest for the “More Senior” members of our community on Wednesday 3rd March in the Herron Hall. A time to relax and simply “Catch Up”.
What can I do for Lent?
Daily Mass: check out Mass times.
Try to attend one extra Mass each week.
Evening Prayer of the Church /Stations of the Cross with Benediction
each Sunday evening in St Joseph’s at 7.00pm.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday evening in St Mary, Star of the Sea Church 7.00 - 7.25pm
Saturday morning in St Joseph’s Church 10.00 - 10.30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
St Joseph’s Church, Saturday 10.00 – 10.30am
St Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Saturday 5.45 – 6.15pmThe Rosary will be recited before all weekday Masses
Passing the Church
Every time I pass a Church, let me call in for a visit,
So that when they carry me in, He won’t have to ask, “Who is it?”Trocaire Box please take one home as “Lent is what you do”
The 27th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Takes place under the leadership of Bishop Treanor. Fare inclusive of all charges, return flight from Belfast to Lourdes and full board in hotels is:
5 nights July 11-16 £545
7 nights July 10-17 £595
Youth team (Age 16-25) July 10-17 £475
Further information and application forms contact Fr Neeson.Kircubbin 1st Wednesday “Catch Up”
A chance to come together for coffee/tea, chat and updates on topics of interest for the “More Senior” members of our community on Wednesday 3rd March in the Herron Hall. A time to relax and simply “Catch Up”.
Northern Ireland Cancer Pilgrimage to Lourdes
A pilgrimage to Lourdes for cancer patients will leave Belfast on Thursday 27th May to Tuesday 1st June 2010. Cost for 5 nights full board, £599 with insurance, Oncology patients £499, recently treated £399. For more details telephone 07516759646 or e-mail: mail@nicancerpilgrimage.org.uk.
St Joseph’s College – Mass of Celebration
A Mass celebrating 50 years of education on the Ravenhill Road campus will take place in The Good Shepherd Saturday, 13th March 2010 at 3 pm in The Good Shepherd Church, Ormeau Road, Belfast. If you would like to attend and/or would be able to provide any memorabilia for display, please contact the College at 518-572 Ravenhill Road Belfast BT6 OBY or telephone (028) 90491280/90491474.
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