Parish News & Announcements: Parish of Newtownards & Comber Fr. Martin O’Hagan P.P. Webcam:www.mcnmedia.tv 028 91812137 Parish Website: Email: [email protected] www.newtownardsandcomberparish.com CANDLES In the interests of their own safety, children are not permitted to light candles at the shrine. Parents please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sunday: 6.30 pm (Sat) Vigil, 11.30 am in St. Patrick’s 10.00 am in Our Lady of the Visitation Weekday: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 9.30 am in St. Patrick’s Tuesday at 7.30 pm in Our Lady’s Confessions: Saturdays from 5.30 pm to 6.15 pm only Rosary: Every Tuesday in Our Lady’s, Comber at 7.15 pm & after Daily Mass in St. Patrick’s Children’s Liturgy: Every Sunday at 11.30 am Mass. Term Time Only Eucharistic Adoration: Takes place in St. Patrick’s Church once a month Weekday Masses CHURCH GROUNDS PARKING For Health & Safety reasons and to allow access in the event of an emergency, only those individuals with restricted mobility will be permitted to use the Church Grounds for Car Parking. Grateful for your co-operation. Please do not leave valuables visible in your car. This is an open invitation to thieves!! EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Eucharistic Adoration will take place in St. Patrick’s on Wednesday 14th January from 10am to 4pm. Please sign your name on the sheet provided so that we know the Blessed Sacrament is not left unattended at any time. Month’s Mind: Paddy Mulholland Anniversaries: Jack Mullan, Norman & Idena Graham, Mary Carson, Jim Eagleson, Rena McConnell, Nancy Loughlin, Kate Murray, Angela Collins, Harry Delaney, Roma McAlinden, Barney McMullan, Anna Waugh, Joseph Waugh Snr., John Kearney Snr., Margaret Kearney, Dr. Edmund Quiery, Michael Corcoran. I would ask that children do not play with electronic games or mobile phones when in this sacred space out of respect to God and I would also ask that food, especially chewing gum, is not consumed by children, including in the crying chapel. St. Martha’s Guild St. Patrick’s Section ‘B’ Our Lady’s Team Kingwood/King CHURCH UNITY OCTAVE BAPTISMS 1ST SUNDAY OF MONTH Anyone wanting to arrange a baptism must contact the Parish Office during office hours. PARISH WEB CAMERAS 18th - 25th January The Comber Service takes place on Sunday 18th January at 6.30pm in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland. The Newtownards Service will take place on Wednesday 21st January at 8pm in The Salvation Army Citadel. I wish to advise that Masses will be broadcast over the internet. We will be broadcasting 24/7. The Operator of the system is Fr. Martin O’Hagan, 71 Upper North Street, Newtownards BT23 4JD. Telephone number: 02891812137. Any queries should be addressed to the operator. LECTORS AT MASS ON 18th January 2015 Vigil (6.30 pm) Claire Kanhye Crawford 10.00 am Celia Magill & Patrick Gallen 11.30 am Joe Wildy January Intention: Church Unity SVP Helpline for Newtownards and Comber: 07738837984 Polish Priest Fr. Krzysztof Olejnik: 07936279948. Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 1.30pm THEFTS FROM CARS MASS TIMES As normal except for Tuesday NO Mass on Tuesday. DEATHS Matthew 26:38 “Stay here and keep watch with me”. Please remain with Christ and as a community of faith until the final blessing. MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION 11th January 2015 Vigil (6.30 pm) Paula Morrison 10.00 am Pearce Stinson & Michael McClean 11.30 am Paul Higginson When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. BETHANY GROUP Bethany Bereavement Support Group is a parish based group ministry which aims to help those bereaved and grieving. Support is offered on an individual basis in the home, to groups in drop-in centres, by phone calls, by helping at funeral liturgies and remembrance services. It is hoped to form a Bethany Group in the Parish. Anyone interested in an application form for the next training session, which will be late February early March 2015, should contact Fr. Martin, the Parish Office or Aine Murray. CROSS COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIP CLUB ADMISSION TO PRIMARY SCHOOL 2015 Any child whose 4th birthday falls on or before 1st July 2015 will have reached compulsory school age in September 2015 and must commence primary education/ Parents of children in the above age group should contact the principals of the schools being considered for attendance. The principals will be in a position to provide an application form and other information regarding admission. The last date for lodging application forms is Wednesday 14th January 2015. ST. VINCENT de PAUL The SVP collections over the Christmas period amounted to £2,169. A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed so generously. We would also like to thank you for donating food all year round to the Food Bank. Finance Corner WEEKLY OFFERING: £1178 Monthly Offering: £958 Family Fast: £50 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mobile Alert All mobile phones must be switched off while in the Church. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PARISH 2000 CLUB DRAW - 11 £100 - Francis Gilmore 175 £50 - Frank Cafolla 59 Re-opens after the Christmas/New Year break on Wednesday 21st January from 2pm to 4pm. Anyone interested in some dancing & bingo or just a chat with friends, come along and you will be made very welcome. ST. PATRICK’S BOWLS Come all bowlers. All old and new members are welcome on Thursday nights at 7.30pm. Resuming on Thursday 15th January after the Christmas/New Year break. © Redemptorist Communications, 75 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6