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. February Intention: The sick of the Parish SVP Helpline for Newtownards and Comber: 07738837984 Polish Priest Fr. Krzysztof Olejnik: 07936279948. Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 1.30pm 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. THEFTS FROM CARS MASS TIMES 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 St. Martha’s Guild Weekday Masses as usual except for Tuesday and Wednesday St. Patrick’s Section ‘C’ Mass on Tuesday morning at 9.30am in Comber. Our Lady’s Team Nicholson/Stewart NO Mass on Wednesday COMBER SPECIALS BAPTISMS 1ST SUNDAY OF MONTH Anyone wanting to arrange a baptism must contact the Parish Office during office hours. 1. 2. PARISH WEB CAMERAS 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 15th February2015 Vigil (6.30 pm) John Leonard 10.00 am Pearce Stinson & Michael McClean 11.30 am Joe Wildy DEATHS Coffee Morning in the Church Hall, Comber immediately after Mass this morning (Sunday). Everyone welcome. Whist Drive this evening at 7.30pm. New members welcome. WEBCAM Anyone experiencing difficulties with the Parish Webcam should contact MCN Media directly by emailing [email protected] and he will help with any difficulties you are having. “Stay here and keep watch with me”. Please remain with Christ and as a community of faith until the final blessing. When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. 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. A QUICK JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE A Quick Journey through the Bible continues on Wednesday 11th February in the Parish Centre, Newtownards, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. SAVE THE DATE St. Finian’s PTA & St. Patrick’s Fund Raising Committee Joint Ceili 2015 will be held on Friday 13th March. Tickets (Adults £6, Children £3) will be available from the 8th February after Mass or from the Parish Office: 91812137, or the School Office: 91815229. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mobile Alert All mobile phones must be switched off while in the Church. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TIN WHISTLE LESSONS IN NEWTOWNARDS PARISH MISSION PRAYER Fully qualified teacher to Diploma Level on Irish tin whistle. Students prepared for grade examinations & competitions. All abilities and ages welcome. £5 per half hour lesson. Please call Lachlan after 6pm or weekends at: 07999891282. God our Father May our Parish Mission bring rich blessings on everyone in our Parish community. May it be a time of grace and renewal for all. We ask that Jesus your Son may be with all families, the young, the sick, the unemployed and all who find life challenging in these times. We thank You for all Your blessings and the joys You gift to us. Pour out Your spirit into our lives so that we may come closer to You and to one another. Matthew 26:38 MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION 8th February 2015 Vigil (6.30 pm) Dorina Edgar 10.00 am Des McAuley & Margaret McAuley 11.30 am Michael McDonald Please do not leave valuables visible in your car. This is an open invitation to thieves!! Recently Deceased: Duncan Mulholland, Joan Campbell, Mary Jo McCaffrey, Tony Ennis. Anniversaries: Joan O’Hagan, Billy Smith, Pat Joe Gilmore, John Gallen, Elizabeth, Graham, Frances Dorrian, Isobel McCartney, Maria Twigley, Margaret Berry, Johnny Clayton, Eileen Taggart, Tillie McAuley, Rita Ward, May Butler, Susan Murray, James Clarke, Ned Darragh. KNOCK 2015 “Witness to hope” “A vision for Knock” Be part of our vision for the future. Faith Renewal, Basilica Refurbishments, Promotion of Knock Shrine. The Parish Pilgrimage to Knock is on the weekend 13th/14th June. Please contact Brenda on 91818152 or 0753915638 for further details. Finance Corner WEEKLY OFFERING: £1145 Monthly Offering: £943 Family Fast: £32 PARISH 2000 CLUB DRAW - 15 £100 - Mr. N. McGuigan 306 £50 - Angela Rea 86 Dear Mother Mary pray for our Parish and for every home. Amen. Our Lady of the Visitation Pray for us. Saint Patrick & Saint Finian Pray for us. © Redemptorist Communications, 75 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6
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