The Lough Shore Parishes Churches of Our Lady Star of the Sea Whitehouse; St Mary’s Greencastle; Saint James’ Whiteabbey; St Colman’s Greenisland 3 May 2015 Mass Times SATURDAY VIGIL 5.30 pm – Whitehouse 7.00 pm - Greencastle SUNDAY MASS: 10.00 am – St Colman’s 10.30 am – Whitehouse 11.30 am – St James’ 12 noon – Greencastle WEEK DAY MASSES: Greencastle: Mon – 7.30 pm, Wed – 9.00 am Whitehouse: Mon 9am, Wed – 7.00 pm St James’: Fri – 10.00 am St Colman’s: Tues – 10.00 am ST PEREGRINE’S NOVENA: First Monday of the month at 7.30 pm in Greencastle MOTHER OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR: Every Wednesday at 7 pm in Whitehouse; Every Friday at 10 am in St James’ EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Every Wednesday in Greencastle - 9 am to 7 pm HOLY HOUR IN HONOUR OF THE DIVINE MERCY: Second Sunday of the month at 6.30 pm in Greencastle Parish Priest: Fr. Anthony Alexander Parish Office: 824 Shore Road Newtownabbey Co Antrim BT36 7DG Tel: 9037 0845 (open Mon – Fri 9.30am – 12 noon) Fr Samuel Kerr PE/CC Tel: 9036 5773 E-mail: [email protected] website: www.loughshoreparishes.org Webcam: mcnmedia.tv (double click on picture of Whitehouse Church) WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Whitehouse £705.00, St James £500.69 St Colman’s £207.25, Greencastle £405.00 SECOND COLLECTIONS Whitehouse £88.00, St James £66.68 St Colman’s £46.34, Greencastle £240.00 PRAYER FOR STUDENTS: Let us pray for all students undergoing examinations. May they work but not worry, organise their studies sensibly, make the sacrifices they need to make, take care to eat, exercise and sleep. Then, pray that they may succeed in order to find that place in life which God has committed to them. Their part in the rebuilding of creation with Christ through whom we ask for all they need. Amen. LADIES GROUP: Thurs 14th May at 7.30 pm in St Mary’s Greencastle Pastoral Centre Jewellery demonstration by Maryanna’s Jewellery. Make your own necklace, earrings or bracelet. Admission £5 (including light supper and the piece of jewellery you make). Thurs 11th June at 7.30 pm in St Mary’s Greencastle Pastoral Centre – Mrs Tracey Beare from Hazelwood Integrated College who is a member of the Titanic Committee will give a short talk on the Titanic and the aftermath that followed (including artifacts). We are sure that many of you will be interested in listening to her. Admission £3 (including light supper). Come and join us on those dates. ST JAMES SVP WHITEABBEY: Annual summer outing for senior citizens on Sat 30th May to Cookstown. Those parishioners, who wish to attend, please put your names on the sheet in the Church Porch. ST MARY’S SVP GREENCASTLE: are having their summer bus trip on Sat 20th June 2015 to Omeath and Newry. Cost - £10. Those wishing to go can leave their name in the Church porch. Bus leaves from outside St Mary’s Greencastle Chapel at 10.30am. FUNDRAISING FOR ROMANIA: Niamh O’Hara and Conor Taggart will be having a collection throughout the parish this weekend (2nd/3rd May) for volunteering this summer in Romania. There will also be a coffee morning after 10.30am Mass in Whitehouse. Any support would be greatly appreciated. ORDINATIONS: Parishioners are asked to pray for Rev Andrew Black who will be ordained on Sun 3rd May 2015 and Rev Conor McCarthy who will be ordained on Sun 28 th June 2015. Please keep them in your prayers. MUSIC AT MASS: Can you play a musical instrument? Do you enjoy singing? Or do you know anyone who does? We are looking for singers and musicians to enhance the liturgy at Star of the Sea Whitehouse. Please get in touch with Charlie McQuillan 07809 097063 or have a chat with him after 10.30 Mass on Sundays. DOWN AND CONNOR MARYVALE ASSOCIATION: invite you to a training day in the Anchor Catechetical programme taking place on Saturday 9th May 2015, Tobar Mhuire Retreat Centre, Crossgar. There are still places available. This course is especially suited to anyone involved in their parish including Ministers of the Word, Sacramental Preparation, Special Eucharistic Ministers or anyone who would like to understand the methodology of catechesis. The cost including full lunch, materials and training is £60. For further information please contact Brigid 07955656780 /[email protected]. For more information on the Anchor programme please visit www.anchoryourfaith.com ST COLMAN’S GREENISLAND: ‘CUPPA AND A CHAT’ Tea and coffee are provided after Mass on Sundays – everyone welcome! A year with Pope Frances – Daily reflections from his writings Education for solidarity is not only about teaching to be good and generous or raising funds, participating in social work, supporting foundations and NGOs. It is also about creating a new mentality, thinking in terms of community, prioritising everyone’s life and wellbeing about greediness and egoism. 5th Sunday of Easter LOUGHSHORE PARISH DRAW: Draw will take place on Sun 3rd May 2015 in Dallat Hall after 10.30am Mass. DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2015: Full board in 3* hotel; 7 nights (10-17 July) for £625 or 5 nights (11-16 July) for £570. Full board for sick or infirm pilgrims with medical and nursing care in Accueil Notre-Dame; 5 nights (11-16 July) for £450. Youth Team (8-17 July) £520. All flights from Belfast Int’l Airport. Application forms now available from the Parish Office or for further information contact the Pilgrimage Office on (028) 9064 6040 or email: [email protected] LIVING YOUTH: Summer Pilgrimage. Are you 17-23? Why not join us as we journey to celebrate the life and mission of St Columbanus in Milan, Piacenza, Bergamo and Bobbio. 2nd – 7th August 2015. £690 includes flights, transfers, accommodation, half board, t-shirts and hoodie. Application forms available from the Living Youth websitewww.livingyouthni.org. ST PATRICK’S PARISH, BELFAST: 200th Anniversary Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, staying in the heart of Rome visiting the principal holy places of the Eternal City, attendance at a papal event in St Peter’s Square Overnight in the city of St Francis and St Clare, 2nd – 9th Oct 2015, €995 (approx £780 per person sharing). Itinerary and booking forms available from parish office. MEDJUGORJE: 13th TO 20th May 2015. Cost £399. Please call 02890311652 Mon to Sat 10 am to 5 pm. Also Youth Festival 29th July – 10th August – 2 weeks - £589. OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE PILGRIMAGES – MEDJUGORJE: 3RD – 10TH May. Cost £519. Fully inclusive for 7 nights, departing from Belfast. Reggie Donnelly (028) 9030 0980 or Jean Reynolds (028) 4483 0979. DIOCESAN LITURGY SEMINAR: The Annual Diocesan Liturgy Seminar entitled ‘Closer to Christ in the Eucharist’ will be held on Sat 9th May from 1pm – 4.30pm in St Brigid’s Parish Hall, 38 Derryvolgie Avenue, Belfast BT9 6FP. It will be presented by Brother Pat Mullins O.Carm. The Seminar is open to all and will be especially interesting to Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion who assist with the distribution of Holy Communion at Sunday and weekday Mass and who bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound. Seminar Fee £1o. To book please contact Malachy McKeever, Tel: 07760108903 or email: [email protected]. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: First Communion - Sat 9th May at 11 am in Whitehouse. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE Recently Deceased Billy Dempsey (Funeral Mon 9 am Whitehouse), Elizabeth O’Loan, Thomas McCrisken Months Mind Mary Vanston Anniversaries Hugh, William & James Reeves, Sinead McCartney, Josephine McKenna, Margaret & Edmund Sweeney, Marie McVeigh, James Farrell, Marie McFlynn, Liam McDonald, Christina Lyttle, James & Mary Bleakley, George Picken
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