This Weeks Diary Monday 1 st October:St Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor Tuesday 2 nd October:The Holy Guardian Angels Wednesday 3 rd October:Bl Columba Marmion, Priest Thursday 4 th October:St Francis of Assisi Friday 5 th October:FIRST FRIDAY Saturday 6 th October:St Bruno, Priest... Our prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Teresa Smyth, recently deceased and for the following whose anniversaries occur around this time:john Herlihy, Jim Dumigan, May Ross, Sean McCullough, Sr. Jerome Curran, Rev. Bernard Merron, Ellen Campbell, John Byers, Damien Donnelly, Rosaleen, Margaret & William Gibson, Andy Kane, Tom McGrattan, Bob Sims.... 1 / 15
HARVEST THANKSGIVING today Sunday 30th September at 6.30pm in Portaferry Methodist Church, Ferry Street. Everyone Welcome.... MASS WITH THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK will be held on Wednesday 3 rd October at 7.30pm in St Cooey s Oratory.... The Parish at Prayer:The Holy Rosary will be offered on Thursday 4 th October at 7pm in St Cooey s Oratory.... HOLY HOUR IN HONOUR OF JESUS THE DIVINE MERCY will be held next Sunday 7 th October at 6pm in St Cooey s Oratory.... SICK AND HOUSEBOUND 2 / 15
During the weeks commencing Monday17th, 24 th September and 1 st October, sick and housebound will be visited in the following areas:rockfield Park, The Gables, Links Crescent, Armstrong Avenue, The Fairways, Castle Street, Church Street, Ann Street, Church View, Barrhall Road.... CHILDREN S LITURGY Children s Liturgy of the Word resumes Saturday 5 th October and Sunday 6 th October 2018 Children from Primary 3 upwards whose parents have completed a consent form are welcome to attend. Please Note: to comply with Child Protection Safeguarding, if your child is not registered, they will not be able to take part in the Children's Liturgy. (Consent Forms available from the Church Porches). 3 / 15
... The parish would like to thank Blaney s Shop and their customers who contribute to the mite box. 58.43 was collected for St Cooey s Oratory.... PARISH DRAW: Week 52 300.00:Cian Braniff C/o Shore Road 200.00:M.T Murray, C/o Blaney s Shop 4 / 15
100.00:Conor Savage C/o Elmgrove Crescent 50.00:Connie Keating, Rockfield Park 30.00:Christine Gordon, Cloughey Road 20.00:Brendan Mageean, Ballyphilip Road 10.00Denis Cooper, Rockfield Park Year 26 of the Parish Draw has just ended.the Parish would like to thank the organizers, collectors and contributors. 5 / 15
23,226.00 was collected. 14,040.00 was distributed in prizes and 9,186.00 accrued to the parish. If you would like to join the draw, please contact a collector. List of collectors are on the Church notice boards.... MY FAMILY books produced by the Pastoral Area Team and written by the very talented P4 P7 students in our Pastoral Area Schools can be purchased from the schools, or the Parish Office, 15 Church Street, Price 10.00.... 6 / 15
CEILI CLASS Sunday evenings in McKenna Hall from 7pm - 9pm. Come and join the fun and craic and learn a few dances.it's also very good exercise!! All skills and particularly beginners are most welcome.... There will be a Catholic Young Adult Conference at QUB Catholic Chaplaincy on Saturday October 20th. Brilliant talks and workshops on how to be a courageous Catholic in today's world. Speakers include Fr Andrew Black, Fr Conor McDonough and Maria Steen. Cost: 10 inc. lunch. For ages 18-40. To book a place call 07753379110 or email cyaconferen ce16@gmail.com 7 / 15
... Stress Control: A FREE 6 week stress management programme. Portaferry GAA Club Runs Monday evenings 7.00pm 8.30pm until 22 nd October.You can come to one or two sessions only if you wish. If you are currently suffering from stress, know someone who is or just want to be better equipped, then this is the course for you!no booking required Just turn up. Visit: facebook page stresscontrolni or www.setrust.hscni.net... Annual Legion of Mary Rosary Procession, Sunday 7 th October 2018 On Sunday 7 th October, the Annual Legion of Mary Rosary Procession will take place.the procession leaves St Johns Church, Falls Road, at 3pm and will process to St Michael the Archangel Church where there will be a short service of Benediction.Refreshments will be available afterwards.rosary beads and leaflets provided.all are welcome.please gather at St John s Church at 2.45pm. 8 / 15
... On Sunday October 7 th Ireland together with the UK, the USA, Poland and other countries will form a Holy League of Nations. We will gather on our coasts and borders to pray the Rosary. There will be a Holy Rosary recited at the Waters edge, Titantic Quarter, Belfast @ 2:30pm. Contact Precious Life on 02890278484 or for more information.... Dedication of Studies Mass at Queen s University Belfast The annual Dedication of Studies Mass will be celebrated by the Bishop of Down and Connor, Most Rev. Noel Treanor DD, in the Corpus Christi Chapel at the Catholic Chaplaincy, Queen s University Belfast, 28 Elmwood Avenue, on Sunday 7 th October, 2018, at 8.00pm.Students, parents and visitors are very welcome to attend.refreshments will be served after Mass. 9 / 15
... Anam Cara Belfast the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Wednesday 10 th October at 7:20pm in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Milltown Road, Belfast, BT8 7XP. This is a free event and open to all bereaved parents. As Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for teas, coffees, etc, please RSVP to before Tuesday 9 th October or call 02895213120.... First Saturdays Devotion of Reparation as requested by Our Lady of Fatima will take place in the Church of Christ the Redeemer, Lagmore, Belfast, BT17 0TG on Saturday 6 th October : Sacrament of Reconciliation from 8.30am; Rosary at 8.45am; Meditation on the Mysteries of the Rosary at 9.10am (for fifteen minutes) Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 9.30am.... 10 / 15
Introduction to Theology of the Body This DVD and group discussion programme for adults will be held in Tobar Mhuire Monastery, Crossgar for 8 consecutive weeksbeginning Thursday 11th October 2018 at 7.30pm, lasting 1 hour. For further enquiries contact tobteam@yahoo.com... A day in Honour of Our Lady - "Calling all Families". Consecrate your families to Our Lady on Saturday, 6th October in Knock Shrine at the 3pm Pilgrimage Mass. Followed by testimony, food and music in the Rest and Care Centre and concludes with a Holy Hour to pray for our Priests, Bishops and their Dioceses. To book your seat on the FREE Bus from Glengall Street, Belfast at 7am,(Donations Welcome, Booking Essential) please contact Human Life International in Knock on 094 9375993 or email: mail@humanlife.ie... ADOPTION 11 / 15
Family Care Adoption Services is presently seeking to recruit adoptive families for babies and young children.for a free information pack please contact us at: Telephone: 028 71 368592 or 028 90 691133 Monday to Friday 9 5 p.m. Website: www.familycaresociety.co.uk... 10-day Pilgrimage to the Holy land October 28th to November 6th inclusive Total price 1450.00 deposit 450.00 single room supplement 350.00. For bookings contact Philip 0872508043 or call Brenda Murray Flynn Phone: 041 6863390 Email: Brenda.murrayflynn@travelcounsellors.com... 12 / 15
Christmas Pilgrimage Group to the Holy Land Ex Dublin 19 h 27 th December 2018 Taking in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, (Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Last Supper Room and Calvary), Mount Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Jericho, River Jordan, Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee. Contact James Treacy 035361921470 or 00353860572216 payments can be made in instalments and it s perfectly safe to go otherwise you will get your money back.... 11 day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land February 11 th to 21 st 2019 Spiritual Directors Fr Stephan Park, Fr Owen Gorman, Fr Peter Okpetu, Price 1,450.00 PPS, to secure a place Deposit 450.00 before August 15 th 2018 For Bookings call: Philip 087 2508043 or Brenda 0416863390 Email: Brenda.murrayflynn@travelcounsellors.com... Bethany Support Group This group offers support for anyone experiencing bereavement. If you would like to talk to a member of the Bethany Support Group Please Telephone: 07564293692 13 / 15
Loss and Blessings Day at Tobar Mhuire, CrossThe Joy of Love- The Church s care for the family. On Wednesday 9th November at 7:30pm the Diocese will welcome Fr Nick Austin SJ, moral theologian, to St Brigid s Church, Derryvolgie Avenue, Belfast. The evening will be an opportunity to discuss Pope Francis s apostolic letter on the family. Everyone very welcome. The Joy of Love- The Church s care for the family. On Wednesday 9th November at 7:30pm the Diocese will welcome Fr Nick Austin SJ, moral theologian, to St Brigid s Church, Derryvolgie Avenue, Belfast. The evening will be an opportunity to discuss Pope Francis s apostolic letter on the family. Everyone very welcome.âââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââ ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ 14 / 15
emember your deceased relative and friends= on Saturday 12th November 2016 from 10.30am -4 price 30 which includes tea/ You are welcome to being a picture or mement of the person you are remembering Pleas Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the month of November and offer this sacrifice up for their deceased loved ones. YOU CAN DO LIKEWISE. Take the Short Term Pledge for : "I promise in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary to abstain from all alcoholic dri 15 / 15