Bulletin - Parish of Newtownards and Comber

Parish News &
Announcements:
Parish of
Newtownards & Comber
Fr. Martin O’Hagan P.P.
Webcam:www.mcnmedia.tv
028 91812137
Parish Website:
Email: ards-comber@btconnect.com 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
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Mobile Alert
All mobile phones must be
switched off while in the
Church.
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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.
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