Paróiste Naomh Oilibhéar Pluincéid

Paróiste Naomh Oilibhéar Pluincéid
Parish Office: 27b Glenveagh Drive, BT11 9HX
Telephone: 028 9061 8180
E-mail: office@stoliverplunkettparish.ie
Parish Priest: Fr. Aidan Brankin PP
Parish Sisters: Sr Claire and Sr Emmanuel (028 9060 2175)
Sunday 2nd November 2014
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
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This week’s Mass times:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
10.00am
10.00am
10.00am
7.30pm (Nov Dead Mass)
6.30pm (Vigil)
10.00am & 12 noon
Confession:
Saturday:
5.45pm
Parish Office opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 1.00pm
MERCY PRAYER GROUP LECTIO DIVINA - ADVENT/CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME
Lectio Divina is a way of reading the scripture prayerfully. It literally means ‘sacred’ or ‘divine’
reading. It is a very old way of praying and was first introduced by the Benedictine monks.
The art of reading scripture through Lectio Divina, of reflecting on the word and relating it to our lives, helps
to bring us to a deeper understanding of God and to develop a more intimate relationship with him.
Mercy
When do we Meet
You are invited to our Advent/Christmas Programme;
Beginning : Tuesday, November 11th in the Convent of Mercy
Morning Session : 10:40am ( after 10am Mass) or Evening Session: 7:00pm (for 1hr)
A Special Invitation to Parents and Grandparents
“The preparation of children for the sacraments of First Holy Communion & Confirmation is a joint School,
Home, Parish Privilege and responsibility”. “The most effective preparation for children is when their
Parents/Guardians are more actively involved in their sacramental journey”. The sacraments take place
outside the classroom, in the Parish Church. Therefore, Parents/Grandparents are urged and encouraged
to be present with their children/Grandchildren at the Sunday Eucharist.
“Advent/Christmas is a special gift of God to his people”(Pope Benedict), So why not join our Parish Prayer
Group as we pray and share God’s Holy Word in preparation for our Sunday Mass.
Contact number : Sisters of Mercy 028 90 602175
Signed ; Fr Aidan P.P, Parish Prayer Group
Trócaire Response to Ebola
Trócaire is working through Church networks in West Africa to tackle the spread of the Ebola virus and
to support those affected by the crisis. The agency’s initial response is focused on raising awareness
of how to reduce the risk of infection. Trócaire is also helping to provide food and counselling to families
affected by the virus. The region is likely to experience food shortages over the coming months
as a result of the disruption to the planting and harvesting seasons. Trócaire will be assisting
communities to overcome food shortages in the months ahead. People in Northern Ireland
can support this by donating on trocaire.org or by phoning 0800 912 1200
www.stoliverplunkettparish.ie
Recently Deceased
Lorna Canavan and Dan Lismore
Anniversaries
David Cross, Sarah Orr, Francie Hunter, Margaret Harte, Sophia Brennan, Joseph & Mary Barry,
James & Jane O’Neill
We welcome to our Parish
Jayden-Thomas Fionntan Shortt, Esmae Clements, Cillian Joseph Creegan, Sophie Marie Byers and
Sophia Lorraine Deery
This week in the Parish...
Sun 2nd Nov
12.00pm Mass
Children’s Liturgy
Parish Hall
Mon 3rd Nov
7.00pm
Prospective Pastoral Council Meeting
Parish Hall
Mon 3rd Nov
7.30pm
Parish Prayer Group
(run by the Legion of Mary)
Church
Wed 5th Nov
11:00am
Bethany Bereavement Group
Parish Hall
Wed 5th Nov
12.30pm
An Teanga Bheo
Parish Hall
Wed 5th Nov
7.30pm
Legion of Mary meeting
Parish Hall
Thurs 6th Nov
11.00am
Cookery Group
Parish Hall
Living Youth - Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia Team 2015
Following on from our successful Habitat for Humanity projects over the past two years
Living Youth is excited to announce recruitment for another youth team due to travel to
Ethiopia next summer. Provisional dates: 20 July - 3 Aug 2015. Applicants should be
18 years or over and all team members will be expected to contribute to the cost of the
trip as well as engage in an extensive fundraising campaign.
For more information and details of online applications please contact:
Claire Smylie, Office Manager, 16 Chapel Lane, Belfast, BT1 1HH, 028 9023 2432,
info@livingyouthni.org.Closing Date for Applications: Monday 3rd November.
Catholic Teachers Association Annual Mass
for Deceased Teachers of Down & Connor
A Big Thank you to all who organised the Youth
Mass and of course to all the
young people who took part.
Venue: Good Shepherd Church
Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 3GS
Date: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Time: 7.30pm
A Special Mass of Remembrance
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is being organised by St Paul’s Disability Care Group and it will be held on Friday 14th November
in St Paul’s Church, Falls Road, Belfast at 7.30pm. This mass will remember all those with a disability
or special needs who have died. If you would like your friend or family member remembered in this Mass,
please contact Mary on 078 6614 6924, Bernadette on 90285374 or Frances on 077 1891 4692.
Please come along and join us on this special occasion.
Financial News
Weekly collection on Sunday 26th October: £1,141.68
(kept by the Parish)
Thank you for your contributions and for your continuing generosity!
Remember we accept both Euro and Sterling in our collections.
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