PORTSTEWART PARISH 10th January 2016
The Baptism of the Lord
respected in our parishes and encouraged to play their part in living and celebrating their faith. NEXT SUNDAY: FR RAYMOND ON TV! (RTE) At 11.0am next Sun 17th Jan the Down and Connor Folk Group will be providing music for the live studio broadcast Mass on RTE TV. All the music is composed by Mr Brendan Dowd and Fr Raymond McCullagh will be the celebrant. The congregation will be made up of young people under the direction of Living Youth as it will replace our monthly diocesan youth Mass. The broadcast will be available through RTE 1, RTE Digital, RTE Radio LW 252 and online at rte.ie
Readings: Sunday C/Weekday 2 Psalter: Week 1 Fr. Austin McGirr PP 7083 2534 / 07739 223295 Email: pp@portstewartparish.co.uk Fr. Raymond McCullagh 07739 223293 Parish Secretary: Ruth McGuckian 7083 2534 Office email: secretary@portstewartparish.co.uk Website: www.portstewartparish.co.uk St Vincent de Paul: 07508 549 572 Bethany Bereavement: 07743 310 846
MASSES THIS WEEK Monday – Friday: Mass at 9.30am Saturday: Mass at 9.30am and Sunday Vigil at 6pm Sunday: Mass at 9am, 11am and 8pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Eucharistic Adoration takes place in the Marian Hall from 10am to 9pm every Thursday. PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice. THE YEAR OF MERCY Pope Francis has inaugurated a Year of Mercy. He hopes this will be “a special time for the Church”: a time to “gaze more attentively on mercy so that we may become a more effective sign of the Father’s action in our lives.” www.downandconnor.org REST IN PEACE Anniversaries: Jack McCann (7), Agnes McCullagh, Patsy McCrory (8), Kevin Doherty, Eileen Doone, Isobel Farthing, Ian Madden (10), Liam and Mary Magee (11), Nora Bannon, Margaret Ferris, Mary McKeown (12), Bridget Kelly (13), Mary Eastwood (14), Patrick Nolan COLLECTIONS Last weekend’s parish collection came to £1006. Thank you for your continued support. NEXT SUNDAY: THE YOUTH COMMISSION Please take a flier outlining the work of the Down and Connor Youth Commission “Living Youth” an annual collection for which will be taken up in an envelope next Sunday. We all benefit from a thriving young church where young people are welcomed and
CHILDREN’S LITURGY The Children’s Liturgy will restart next Sunday 17th January during the 11am Mass for children aged between 4 and 9. PARISH CENTRE 10 – 16 JANUARY Sun: Malawi Sunday Kitchen & Car Boot Sale 1000 – 1500 Innova Irish Dance 1530 – 1900 Mon: U3A Pilates 1000 – 1200 U3A Spanish 1100 – 1200 Art Class 1130 – 1330 Weightwatchers 1730 – 1830 Karate 1845 – 2045 Art Class 2000 – 2200 Tues: Little Stars Parents + Toddlers 1030 – 1200 U3A Whist 1415 – 1645 Innova Irish Dance 1700 – 1900 Bowling Club 1900 – 2200 Legion of Mary 1930 Apostolic Work 1930 Wed: Zest Fitness 1000 – 1130 U3A Bridge 1400 – 1700 Innova Irish Dance 1700 – 1900 Portstewart Bridge 1930 – 2230 Thurs: U3A Pilates 1600 – 1700 Innova Irish Dance 1700 – 1900 Bowling Club 1900 – 2200 Fri: Zumba Gold 1030 – 1130 Seated Tai Chi 1130 – 1230 U3A Bridge 1400 – 1700 Junior Legion 1700 Flame Club 1830 – 2030 Sat: Zest Pilates 0915 – 1015 Innova Irish Dance 1030 – 1730 FEEL LIKE A CUPPA AFTER SUNDAY MASS? Why not drop in to the Malawi Sunday Kitchen in the Parish Centre where there are loads of 'homemade goodies' freshly prepared by parishioners every week. LITTLE STARS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Reopens for the new term on Tuesday 12th January. MARIAN CLUB The Wednesday morning Marian Club will be back on Wednesday 13th January after the 9.30am Mass.
EOGHAN RUA GAC Lotto: Sun 3rd Jan - no jackpot winner. Nos: 5,8,14,15. £25 winner: Fred Scharf . Jackpot next Sunday: £4100. PORTSTEWART CHURCHES FRIENDSHIP GROUP The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th January at 7.30pm in the Marian Hall. CAUSEWAY COAST PEACE GROUP The next meeting is on Tuesday 12th January from 10-12noon in the Ramoan Centre, Ballycastle. Seven Causeway Coast and Glens councillors will be present to answer questions. This is a good opportunity to meet and hear what councillors are doing, particularly in terms of the council’s Good Relations Strategy. Everyone is very welcome. Mary 0776 3933606 JUNIOR CHOIR Rehearsals take place at 13 Burnside Road on Wednesday evenings from 6 – 7pm. New members always welcome! PARISH CENTENARY BOOK Celebrating 100 years of the church of St Mary’s, Star of the Sea, copies of the Centenary Book are now on sale in the Repository priced £5. Special centenary candles are also on sale for £1. The book has lots of old and new photographs, articles by parishioners, nuns and bishops. DOMINICAN COLLEGE PORTSTEWART OPEN NIGHTS Wed 13th & Thurs 14th January 2016 from 7 – 9pm Parents, P7 pupils and other prospective students are warmly invited. To help manage numbers, could those attending schools in the Coleraine or Ballymoney areas come on Wednesday and those from Portstewart, Portrush and all other areas on Thursday. We are happy to see you on either night if one night does not suit. The Principal will speak at 7pm, followed by a tour of the school to meet students and staff. An Information Day for Prospective Sixth Formers will be held on Fri 12th February 2016. Contact the school for further details 7083 2715 ST COLUM’S PRIMARY SCHOOL 2016/17 Children born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012 must commence primary education in September 2016. Application forms may be obtained from St Colum’s School office, and must be returned by 12 noon on Wednesday 13 January 2016 ST. COLUM'S PRE-SCHOOL CENTRE 2016/17 Was your child born between 2 July 2012 and 1 July 2013? If so then you are entitled to a funded Pre-school place starting in September 2016. Application forms are now available from St. Colum's Pre-school Centre or from www.eani.org.uk/admissions. Closing date for lodging an application form is 12 noon Wednesday 13 January 2016 NORTH CONNOR YOUTH PROJECT Are you 18 to 25? Could you give some time to work with young people in our parish? NCYP are organising a retreat on
15th – 17th January for anyone interested. Please contact: gottschalk.kerry@gmail.comCYP BEGINNERS’ BRIDGE Classes commence in Portstewart 15th January. Please ring 7083 1000 for more information and registration. COLERAINE CHURCHES FORUM Service for Christian Unity will be held on Tuesday 19th January at 7.30pm in Star of the Sea Parish Hall. Speaker: Dr. Johnston McMaster. All welcome. JEFF CAVINS Jeff Cavins’ scripture course “A Quick Journey Through the Bible” will be presented in Ballymoney Parish Hall starting on Sunday night 31st Jan 2016 7.30pm – 9.00pm and continuing until the evening of Palm Sunday. The course is a mixture of DVD presentations by Jeff and small group discussion and has been organised and presented by members of the North Connor Pastoral Community Team (formerly PAT). Parishioners from all six parishes (including our own) are being invited. To give an idea of numbers please let the parish office know if you plan to attend. “THE PRIESTS” IN CONCERT Friday 12th February in the Diamond Hall on the University Campus at Coleraine. It is a fundraiser for Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School in Ballymoney. Tickets are £20 each and are available from the school. 2766 2050 PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE? Engaged Encounter is designed for couples preparing for marriage to enrich communication in all aspects of their relationship. The next weekend will take place 5-6 March 2016 in St. Malachy’s Parish Centre, Coleraine. For details and booking: marriageencounter.ie or 2763 8512 THE DIOCESAN DIRECTORY 2016 This invaluable wee book is now on sale in the repository at £3.00. This year it features photographs of our Sheila – on the Portstewart parish page. SACRED HEART MESSENGER Please contact Sheila Conway if you would like the Messenger delivered each month. 7083 6630 LOURDES 2016 The Diocese is currently seeking doctors (post foundation training) and nurses (on the NMC live register) to join the volunteer staff of the Diocesan Pilgrimage (11-16th July 2016). For more information please lourdes@downandconnor.org EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Please collect your copy of the January rota from the Sacristy. LOST PROPERTY A ring was found in the church following the 9pm Mass on Christmas Eve. Please contact the parish office 7083 2534 THE TABLET This Catholic Church news magazine, now in its 175th year, is running a promotion in our parish: free copies for a limited time. If have been enjoying the magazine please leave your name with the parish office and we’ll place an order for you.