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Twelfth Sunday in ordinary time
The place of a father in family life is unique and of irreplaceable importance
(John Paul II)
Study after study shows that fathers make an irreplaceable difference in the lives of their children.
Fatherhood is not about domination of wife and children; it is about humble self-sacrifice and servant leadership.
“To be a father means above all to be at the service of life and growth,” Pope Benedict XVI said a year ago to mark the feast of St.Joseph, the model of fatherhood.
The pope also noted that St. Joseph’s deep respect and care for Mary serves as a model for all husbands. The saint welcomed “the mystery that was in Mary and the mystery that was Mary herself. He loved her with great respect, which is the mark of all authentic love. Joseph teaches us that it is possible to love without possessing.”
The most important thing a man can do for his children is to love their mother”
Author Unknown
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| DAILY READINGS
You
can access the daily readings on the
parish website:
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Summer Sensation
St Malachy’s College, Belfast, Department of Art and Design has pleasure in cordially inviting you to attend A Preview Evening of The End of Year Art & Design and Moving Image Arts Show Tuesday 22 June 2010, 6.45pm - 9pm in the College Hall
The exhibition will be officially opened by Gemma Gallagher, Ryan Moffett and Sarah Campbell three of the most exciting young artists working in Belfast. The exhibition will also be open to the public
9.30am - 2.30pm Wednesday 23 June. St Malachy’sCollege, 36 AntrimRoad, Belfast BT15 2AE
Tel: 028 9074 8285
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Apostolic Workers
The Apostolic Workers are having a sponsored walk on Saturday 6th June. Anyone who would like to take part or would like to sponsor, please ring Mary 9061 5406.
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Day of Prayer for Renewal of Faith in our Land
There will be a day of prayer for renewal and revival of the faith in this land on Saturday 26th June, St Anne’s Cathedral, 10.30am-3.30pm. Amongst those leading will be David O’Connor from the Koinonia Community, Sr Eibhlín Hegarty, Dominican Sister and Drumbo Catholic Worship Group. Everyone welcome. |
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St Dominic’s Summer Camp
St Dominic’s Grammar School will be holding a Summer Activity Camp 10.00am-3.00pm on 28th June-2nd July and 2nd August-6th August. Numerous sports plus Arts & Crafts available. £50 per week or £12 per day.
Contact Laura McCann for further information, 079 2010 2906 |
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CLONARD SOLEMN NOVENA 2010
Wednesday 16th – Thursday 24th June
The Clonard Novena will be aired each day
on the Parish Radio, Channel 6 |
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Precious Life- Rally for Life
Coach to the Rally for Life – book your seat NOW on the coach to the massive pro-life rally in Belfast city centre on Saturday 3rd July. Various pick-up points in your area.
For further details, please contact the Rally for Life Committee on 028 9027 8484 |
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EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place each Friday at 7pm-7.25 pm followed by evening Mass at 7.30pm.
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Please Note!
Mass Intentions,
Anniversary Masses, Baptisms, and
Marriages are to be arranged through
the Parish Office
on Tel: 9061 8180 during the office
hours
of 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
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Project 2030 Friends & Faith Group
Summer Reflection, Friday 9th July – Sunday 11th July. Are you in your thirties or forties and interested in meeting others from parishes in and around Down and Connor? Everyone is invited to our Summer Reflection, for time out to relax from their busy lifestyles, at Drumalis Retreat Centre. Come along for the Day, 2 Days or for the week end starting on Friday evening at 8.00pm.
Book direct with Drumalis Retreat Centre tel: 028 28276455
Further information tel: 077 5134 7559 Mon – Fri 6pm-7pm
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SCHOOL NEWS
Farewell Wishes to our Year 7s
This time of year for our Year 7 children is always a time of mixed emotions. Feelings such as excitement that a new era is beginning when new friends and new experiences will be met. Sorrow that friends they have known for years will move on to other schools. Happiness and gratitude that so much has been achieved over 7 years. One of their last activities is shared with their teachers and family.
This is a Religious Service which is taking place this year in the School Hall. The date is Tuesday June 22nd at 1.30. Family is invited and we look forward to seeing you all there.
Adult Education Opportunities
Are you interested in improving your academic qualifications?
St. Oliver Plunkett Primary School will be hosting classes in English, Maths and Computers from September during the school day with professional tutors from the Belfast Metropolitan College. If you would like to take a class in order to get a qualification or to meet new people please leave your name and contact details in an envelope addressed to Mr. Martini in the school office. Most of the courses are free.
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PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME
SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR P4, P5 AND P6
We extend a very warm welcome to the children of P4, P5 and P6 and their parents to our Masses this weekend.
We continue to encourage you to come along and attend Sunday Mass every week.
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PETER'S PENCE COLLECTION
There will be a second collection next week, 20th June, the Pope’s/Peter’s Pence Collection.
This collection was started centuries ago to provide financial support for the Pope and has evolved as a resource to fund the Holy See’s charitable actions for those in need. The Peter's Pence Collection is used by the Pope to support special charitable projects in developing countries as well as defraying expenses of the work of the Church. ‘Peter’s Pence’ is the most characteristic expression of the participation of all the faithful in the Bishop of Rome’s charitable initiatives in favour of the universal Church. The Pope, being Pastor of the whole Church, is attentive to the material needs of poor dioceses, religious institutes and of faithful in grave difficulties (the poor, children, the elderly, those marginalized and the victims of war or natural disasters; concrete aid to Bishops or dioceses in need, Catholic education, assistance to refugees and immigrants, etc.).
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Catholic Singles
An organization which helps single, widowed, separated and divorced Catholics of all ages (over 18 years) meet, either one to one or through social events.
For more information phone 0161 941 3498,
visit www.catholicsingles.org.uk
or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk
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Hanging Baskets
CBS Greenhouse now has a wide range of wicker and wire baskets, tubs and window boxes.
Contact CBS, Glen Road, 9080 8050 for more information. Prices start from as little as £1.75.
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Mass Times
Saturday
Vigil 6.30pm
Sunday 10.00am and 12 Noon
Monday-Thursday 10.00am
Friday 7.30pm
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| Baptisms
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Next available date for baptism is Sunday 18th July 2010 at 1.30pm. The next pre-Baptism instruction will be on Thursday 24th June 2010 at 8pm in the convent.
It is necessary to attend pre-Baptism preparation before asking to have your child baptised. To arrange a Baptism and to book a place on the pre-Baptism instruction course please contact the parish office 9061 8180 Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm.
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Newly Baptised
We welcome into our parish family
Holly Mary Delaney
Mollie Meghan Hetherington McVeigh
Paul Joseph Kearney
Tierna Louise McCullough
Mya Frances Parker
who were recently baptised.
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| We
Loved Them In Life
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We offer
our prayerful support to the family of those
who died recently:
We
pray for the happy repose of those whose
anniversaries occur around this time:
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Sean Mulholland
Gerard Maginn
Michael Aylward
John and Elizabeth Mallon
Philomena Keenan
Maggie O’Neill
Patrick Shannon
Frank Murphy
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| Collections
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Last week's Offertory Collection amounted to £886.11
The Pope's Collection
amounted to £615.27
BIBLE ALIVE
June’s edition now available from sacristy, price £1.95
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
By now all who are registered to receive parish envelopes to support the parish should have received their envelopes. A leaflet outlining the system of donating to the parish should also have been delivered to every household. If anyone has not received either of these items please contact the parish office 9061 8180 between the office hours 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday.
Please return late envelopes to the parish
office between 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday.
Thanks to all
those who gave so generously to the Parish collections
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