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Parish News &
Announcements:
Parish of
Newtownards & Comber
March Intention:
For the needs of all the families in the Parish
SVP Helpline for Newtownards and Comber: 07738837984
Polish Priest Fr. Krzysztof Olejnik: 07936279948.
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 1.30pm
Fr. Martin O’Hagan P.P.
Webcam:www.mcnmedia.tv
028 91812137
Parish Website:
Email: [email protected] www.newtownardsandcomberparish.com
CHURCH GROUNDS PARKING
CANDLES In the interests of their own safety, children are not permitted
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.
to light candles at the shrine. Parents please note: All children must be
accompanied by an adult.
MASS TIMES
WEBCAM
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 follows: Thursday at 10am in St. Patrick’s
St. Patrick’s Day: Vigil Mass on Monday at 6.30pm
in St. Patrick’s: Tuesday morning at 9.00am in St. Patrick’s
St. Patrick’s Section ‘B’
Our Lady’s Team McKee/Patterson
Anyone wanting to arrange a baptism must contact the
Parish Office during office hours.
PARISH WEB CAMERAS
SERIES OF LENTEN TALKS
The third of the Lenten talks takes place on Thursday 19th March at 7.30pm in
St. Mark’s Church of Ireland. Theme: Christian Aid.
A QUICK JOURNEY THROUGHT THE BIBLE
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mobile Alert
All mobile phones must be
switched off while in the
Church.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Church & Grounds Committee of Our
Lady of the Visitation are hosting a Fun Quiz
on Friday 20th March at 8.15pm in the
Church Hall, Comber. Cost £5 including
supper. All welcome.
ORGAN RECITAL
ST. PAUL’S G.A.A.
St. Brigid’s Parish is hosting an Organ Recital by the world famous organist,
James O’Donnell of Westminster Abbey, on Friday 20th March at 7.30pm in St.
Brigid’s Church, Windsor Avenue, Belfast. See poster for full details.
Congratulations
to Michael
McMullan £60 winner in the Club
Draw. For further information
contact Joe McGuigan on
91823928.
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
22nd March 2015
Vigil (6.30 pm)
Karen Leonard
10.00 am
Pearce Stinson &
Michael McClean
11.30 am
Joe Wildy
A CELEBRATION OF SONG
A Celebration of Song takes place in St. Patrick’s Parish Hall on Saturday 18th
April at 8pm. Tickets £10 available from Committee Members, the Parish Office,
the Jewel Box, Cafolla’s & L Murray Jewellers.
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 with Jeff Cavins continues on Wednesday 19th
March at 7.30pm in the Church Hall, Comber.
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
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.
Recently Deceased: Joe Neary
(USA), Christina Conaty.
Month’s Mind: Pat McAlea
Anniversaries:
Tracy Drain,
James McCabe, John Dumigan,
Kathleen & John Fox, Elizabeth
Cairns, Samuel Cairns, Gloria
Cairns, Oliver Patterson, Vincent
Glendinning, Val Dynes, Olive
Meredith.
FUN QUIZ
BAPTISMS 1ST SUNDAY OF MONTH
15th March 2015
Vigil (6.30 pm)
Bernard Noble
10.00 am
Des McAuley &
Margaret McAuley
11.30 am
Michael McDonald
DEATHS
Save us, saviour of the world,
for by your Cross
and Resurrection,
you have set us free.
KNOCK 2015
“Witness to hope”
“A vision for Knock”
Anyone wishing to travel to Knock on week end
13/14 June deposit of £40 is now due. Total cost
will be £95. Please give to Brenda Cafolla or
Anne Stafford as soon as possible. Be part of our
vision for the future. Faith Renewal, Basilica
Refurbishments, Promotion of Knock Shrine.
Please contact Brenda on 91818152 or
07530156389 for further details.
Finance Corner
WEEKLY OFFERING: £1479
Building Fund: £714
Family Fast: £33
PARISH 2000 CLUB DRAW - 20
£100 - Mr. J. Coney 136
£50 - Tony McCrory 200
MATT TALBOT PILGRIMAGE
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage
to the Shrine of the Venerable
Matt Talbot will take place on
Saturday 11th April. Mass will
be celebrated in Our Lady of
Lourdes Church, Sean McDermott Street, Dublin at 12.30pm.
For booking or further information, please contact Josephine
O’Hagan (028 90617116), Mary
Holden (028094423956) or the
Pioneer Office (028090894070).
Collector’s Prize: Phil Alexander
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