Moyraverty Parish Bulletin SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2015 TELEPHONE NUMBERS ANNIVERSARIES Fr John Byrne 3834 1901 Fr Desmond Mooney 3834 1356 Fr Michael Maginn 3831 1872 Chaplain,Lurgan and Craigavon Hospital. Deacon Gerry Heaney 07419343261 Pastoral Council/Parish Safeguarding St. Anthony’s Church 3834 5297 Parish Secretary 3834 3013 St Anthony’s Centre Answerphone 077889 16989 S.V.D.P. 24hr Confidential Helpline 079194 96053 Moyraverty S.D.V.P. 3834 4881 Tullygally S.D.V.P. 3834 1513 Saturday 31 January Eleanor Nolan, Drumbeg Rosaleen McGeown, Carrigart Sunday 1 February William Smyth, Garrymore Donna Woods, Meadowbrook John Higginson, Belfast Mary Higginson, Belfast Monday 2 February Stella Mackin, Ardowen Tuesday 3 February Noel Burns Winifred Kelly, Drumellan Park Wednesday 4 February Maureen Blevins, Lurgan Kevin McConville, Ardowen SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & VULNERABLE ADULTS Diocesan Designated Officer: Patricia Carville 077899 17741 Southern Health & Social Care Trust: 0800 783 7745 South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust: 0300 1000 300 N.I. Childline 0800 1111 WEBSITE Check out our website for up to date information on our Parish at www.moyraverty.co.uk IMPORTANT INFORMATION ST ANTHONY’S PARISH CENTRE Any future bookings for the Parish Centre should be made on number: 077 88 916 989 Please leave a message or text and we will get back to you as soon as possible. or email: [email protected] PARISH OFFICE HOURS PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.00am - 2.00pm. OFFERTORY PROMISE COLLECTIONS Sunday 25 January £1723.75. CANDLEMAS DAY Candles for Candlemas Day Monday 2 February are available from the front of the Church. Cost £1.50; please place money in the shrine box. PARISH DRAW There will be meeting regarding our next Parish Development Draw in the Parish Centre on Monday 9 February at 7.30pm. We hope all our regular promoters will attend. We also need new promotersif you would like to help us by being a promoter in your area please come along to this meeting. The draw will commence in March and run through to a ‘Grand Draw’ in December. LOURDES MASS Mass in St Anthony’s on Wednesday 11 February at 7.30pm in honour of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. The sick will be anointed at this Mass. All parishioners welcome. SPIRITFEST We will be holding our third Spiritfest conference on Saturday 21st March in Drumcree Pastoral Centre, Portadown. The speakers are: Fr. Michael Drumm and Ms. Breda O’Brien and the theme for the day is: ‘Disciples Together’. Cost is £30, which includes lunch. For more information contact 00353 42 9336649 or log onto - www.parishandfamily.ie, events section. Website www.moyraverty.co.uk Parish Office Email Address [email protected] ST BRIGID’S DAY Sunday 1 February – St Brigid, Secondary Patron Saint of Ireland. St Brigid was renowned for her hospitality, almsgiving and care of the sick. She was born c. 454. When she was young her father wished to make a very suitable marriage for her but she insisted in consecrating her virginity to God. She received the veil and spiritual formation probably from St Mel and stayed for a period under his direction in Ardagh. Others followed her example and this led her to found a double monastery in Kildare with the assistance of Bishop Conleth. She died in 524 and her cult is widespread not only throughout Ireland but in several European lands. The St. Brigid’s Cross, in legend used by Brigid to explain the Christian faith, remains a popular sign of God’s protection. St Brigid’s Blessing May Brigid bless the house wherein we dwell. Bless every fireside, every wall and door. Bless every heart that beats beneath its roof. Bless every hand that toils to bring its joy. Bless every foot t hat walks portals through. May Brigid bless the house that shelters us. MONDAY 2 FEBRUARY The Presentation of the Lord, a remembrance of the Lord and Mary, mother of the Lord. TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY St Blaise. The Blessing of St Blaise is a sign of our faith in God’s protection and love for us and for the sick. Using two crossed and unlighted candles, blessed on the memorial of St Blaise or on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the minister touches the throat of each person, saying, ‘ through the intercession of St Blaise, Bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from all ailments of the throat and from every other illness. In the name of the Father, the Son and of the Holy Spirit.’ Amen. LITURGY GROUP The next meeting of the Liturgy Group will take place on Wed 4 February. If you have any suggestions or wish to share your views with the group please write to us c/o Parish Office. HOSPICE Young Performers Concert Lurgan Library Tuesday 24th February 7pm. Admission free - donations to Southern Area Hospice Services. Thanks to everyone who supported the Aghagallon Santa Fun Run which raised £4529 for Southern Area Hospice. Special thanks to Barry, Kevin and Martin who organised the event. PRAYING THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS With Padraig O’Tuama at Drumalis, Larne. Thursday 5 February & Thursday 12 February 7.30pm -9.30pm. An opportunity over two evenings to deepen your prayer in preparation for Lent & Easter. These evenings are suitable for either personal use or for those wishing to share the Stations in their parishes. About the speaker: originally from Cork, Padraig is the Corrymeela Community Leader and brings interests in poetry, Language and theology and conflict to his work. He is involved in the delivery of the Scripture section of the Pathways Adult Faith Development Course and the Certificate in Lection Divina Facilitation at Drumalis. Each sessions takes place from 7.30pm -9.30pm, including Tea & Coffee . The suggested contribution is £5 per evening. If you would like to attend please contact Drumalis to book a place on: 028 28272196/28276455, (office hours Mon-Fri 9-5pm). ACCORD MARRIAGE CARE, NEWRY invites couples planning to get married in 2015 to a MASS OF COMMITMENT in Newry Cathedral on Sunday, 15th February at 5.30 pm. This Mass will be celebrated by Dr John McAreavey, Bishop of Dromore. Afterwards, all couples are invited to join members of the Newry Centre for light refreshments and an informative presentation. ACCORD NEWRY PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE DATES FOR 2015 Courses can be booked online at www.accord.ie Friday 20 & Sunday 22 February Friday 20 & Sunday 22 March Friday 17 & Sunday 19 April Friday 8 & Sunday 10 May Friday 29 & Sunday 31 May Friday 12 & Sunday 14 June Friday 19 & Sunday 21 June Friday 17 & Sunday 19 July Friday 21 & Sunday 23 August Friday 18 & Sunday 20 September Friday 16 & Sunday 18 October Friday 20 & Sunday 22 November Friday 11 & Sunday 13 December. ÉIRE ÓG LOTTO Numbers drawn for 25 January were 4 - 8 - 10 - 21. Four £10 winners with 3 numbers. The JACKPOT now stands at £3250. Tickets can be purchased from the usual sources. Many thanks for your ongoing support. ST PATRICK’S & ST RONAN’S MAGHERALIN An ‘Evening Recital’ in St Patrick’s & St Ronan’s Church on Sunday 8 February at 7.30pm. All welcome. Performances by Ciara McCartan, Judit Mate, Chris Green and accompanist Gail Evans. CALLING ALL NHS HEARING AID USERS. Action on Hearing Loss are urging all hearing aid users to avail of our free ‘drop-in’ hearing aid support clinic on Tuesday 3rd February from 10 to 12 noon at Portadown Health Centre, Tavanagh Avenue, Portadown. We will ensure your hearing aid is in tip-top condition and show you how to keep your hearing aid working properly. PRAYER TO SAINT BRIGID Saint Brigid ATTRACTIONS AT ST ANTHONY’S PARISH TELEPHONE 077 88 916 989 Email: [email protected] SCOIL RINCE FIONN IRISH DANCING New class in St Anthony’s Hall each Saturday 10.30am-11.30am, from age 5+ new members welcome. Contact Fionnuala on 07740402325 for details or to book a place. CEILI CLASS Tuesday 8.30 -10.00pm. All welcome. EAT TO SUCCEED St Anthony’s Centre Classes every Thursday at 10.00am and 7.00pm. Contact Kevin 07592734987 for more details. BINGO Every Wednesday at 8.30pm at St Anthony’s Centre. Almost £1900 paid out in prizes each week! Everyone Welcome. Gift Vouchers for Bingo are now available and can be purchased from the Parish office or Parish Centre. They will be on sale during Bingo on Wednesday evening. You were a woman of peace. You brought harmony where there was conflict. You brought light to the darkness. You brought hope to the downcast. May the mantle of your peace cover those who are troubled and anxious, and may peace be firmly rooted in our hearts and in our world. Inspire us to act justly and to reverence all God has made. CHILDREN’S PARTIES Includes Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Disco, fun and Games. COSTS £60. Now providing 2 party rooms. Book early to avoid disappointment! CONTACT 077 88 916 989 Please leave a message or text and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also email at the address below [email protected] Brigid you were a voice for the wounded and the weary. Strengthen what is weak within us. Calm us into a quietness that heals and listens. May we grow each day into greater wholeness in mind, body and spirit. Amen ST ANTHONY’S CENTRE Rooms/Dance Studio For Rent. We have various rooms for rent in the Parish Centre ideal for Dance Classes, Meetings, Mother and Toddler Group, Slimming Classes and much more. Contact 077 88 916 989 www.pattonprint.com | 028 3832 3551
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