Bulletin - Parish of Moyraverty

Moyraverty Parish
Bulletin
SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2015
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
ANNIVERSARIES
Fr John Byrne
3834 1901
Fr Desmond Mooney 3834 1356
Fr Michael Maginn 3831 1872
Chaplain,Lurgan and Craigavon Hospital.
Deacon Gerry Heaney 07419343261
Pastoral Council/Parish Safeguarding
St. Anthony’s Church
3834 5297
Parish Secretary 3834 3013
St Anthony’s Centre Answerphone
077889 16989
S.V.D.P. 24hr Confidential Helpline
079194 96053
Moyraverty S.D.V.P. 3834 4881
Tullygally S.D.V.P.
3834 1513
Saturday 31 January
Eleanor Nolan, Drumbeg
Rosaleen McGeown, Carrigart
Sunday 1 February
William Smyth, Garrymore
Donna Woods, Meadowbrook
John Higginson, Belfast
Mary Higginson, Belfast
Monday 2 February
Stella Mackin, Ardowen
Tuesday 3 February
Noel Burns
Winifred Kelly, Drumellan Park
Wednesday 4 February
Maureen Blevins, Lurgan
Kevin McConville, Ardowen
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
& VULNERABLE ADULTS
Diocesan Designated Officer:
Patricia Carville 077899 17741
Southern Health & Social Care Trust:
0800 783 7745
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust: 0300 1000 300
N.I. Childline 0800 1111
WEBSITE
Check out our website for up to date
information on our Parish at
www.moyraverty.co.uk
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ST ANTHONY’S PARISH CENTRE
Any future bookings for the Parish Centre
should be made on number:
077 88 916 989
Please leave a message or text and we will
get back to you as soon as possible.
or email:
stanthonyscentre@gmail.com
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday & Friday
9.00am - 2.00pm.
OFFERTORY PROMISE
COLLECTIONS
Sunday 25 January
£1723.75.
CANDLEMAS DAY
Candles for Candlemas Day Monday 2
February are available from the front
of the Church. Cost £1.50; please place
money in the shrine box.
PARISH DRAW
There will be meeting regarding our next
Parish Development Draw in the Parish
Centre on Monday 9 February at 7.30pm.
We hope all our regular promoters will
attend. We also need new promotersif you would like to help us by being a
promoter in your area please come along
to this meeting. The draw will commence
in March and run through to a ‘Grand
Draw’ in December.
LOURDES MASS
Mass in St Anthony’s on Wednesday 11
February at 7.30pm in honour of the
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. The sick will
be anointed at this Mass. All parishioners
welcome.
SPIRITFEST
We will be holding our third Spiritfest
conference on Saturday 21st March in
Drumcree Pastoral Centre, Portadown.
The speakers are: Fr. Michael Drumm
and Ms. Breda O’Brien and the theme
for the day is: ‘Disciples Together’. Cost
is £30, which includes lunch. For more
information contact 00353 42 9336649
or log onto - www.parishandfamily.ie,
events section.
Website
www.moyraverty.co.uk
Parish Office Email Address
moyraverty@hotmail.com
ST BRIGID’S DAY
Sunday 1 February – St Brigid, Secondary
Patron Saint of Ireland.
St Brigid was renowned for her
hospitality, almsgiving and care of the
sick. She was born c. 454. When she was
young her father wished to make a very
suitable marriage for her but she insisted
in consecrating her virginity to God. She
received the veil and spiritual formation
probably from St Mel and stayed for a
period under his direction in Ardagh.
Others followed her example and this
led her to found a double monastery
in Kildare with the assistance of Bishop
Conleth. She died in 524 and her cult is
widespread not only throughout Ireland
but in several European lands. The St.
Brigid’s Cross, in legend used by Brigid
to explain the Christian faith, remains a
popular sign of God’s protection.
St Brigid’s Blessing
May Brigid bless the house
wherein we dwell.
Bless every fireside,
every wall and door.
Bless every heart
that beats beneath its roof.
Bless every hand that toils
to bring its joy.
Bless every foot t
hat walks portals through.
May Brigid bless the house
that shelters us.
MONDAY 2 FEBRUARY
The Presentation of the Lord, a
remembrance of the Lord and Mary,
mother of the Lord.
TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY
St Blaise. The Blessing of St Blaise is a sign
of our faith in God’s protection and love
for us and for the sick. Using two crossed
and unlighted candles, blessed on the
memorial of St Blaise or on the Feast of
the Presentation of the Lord, the minister
touches the throat of each person, saying,
‘ through the intercession of St Blaise,
Bishop and martyr, may God deliver you
from all ailments of the throat and from
every other illness. In the name of the
Father, the Son and of the Holy Spirit.’
Amen.
LITURGY GROUP
The next meeting of the Liturgy Group
will take place on Wed 4 February. If you
have any suggestions or wish to share
your views with the group please write to
us c/o Parish Office.
HOSPICE
Young Performers Concert Lurgan Library
Tuesday 24th February 7pm. Admission
free - donations to Southern Area Hospice
Services.
Thanks to everyone who supported the
Aghagallon Santa Fun Run which raised
£4529 for Southern Area Hospice. Special
thanks to Barry, Kevin and Martin who
organised the event.
PRAYING THE STATIONS
OF THE CROSS
With Padraig O’Tuama at Drumalis, Larne.
Thursday 5 February & Thursday 12
February 7.30pm -9.30pm.
An opportunity over two evenings to
deepen your prayer in preparation for
Lent & Easter. These evenings are suitable
for either personal use or for those wishing
to share the Stations in their parishes.
About the speaker: originally from Cork,
Padraig is the Corrymeela Community
Leader and brings interests in poetry,
Language and theology and conflict to
his work. He is involved in the delivery
of the Scripture section of the Pathways
Adult Faith Development Course and the
Certificate in Lection Divina Facilitation
at Drumalis. Each sessions takes place
from 7.30pm -9.30pm, including Tea &
Coffee . The suggested contribution is £5
per evening. If you would like to attend
please contact Drumalis to book a place
on: 028 28272196/28276455, (office
hours Mon-Fri 9-5pm).
ACCORD MARRIAGE CARE, NEWRY
invites couples planning to get married
in 2015 to a MASS OF COMMITMENT
in Newry Cathedral on Sunday, 15th
February at 5.30 pm. This Mass will be
celebrated by Dr John McAreavey, Bishop
of Dromore. Afterwards, all couples are
invited to join members of the Newry
Centre for light refreshments and an
informative presentation.
ACCORD NEWRY
PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE DATES FOR 2015
Courses can be booked online at
www.accord.ie
Friday 20 & Sunday 22 February
Friday 20 & Sunday 22 March
Friday 17 & Sunday 19 April
Friday 8 & Sunday 10 May
Friday 29 & Sunday 31 May
Friday 12 & Sunday 14 June
Friday 19 & Sunday 21 June
Friday 17 & Sunday 19 July
Friday 21 & Sunday 23 August
Friday 18 & Sunday 20 September
Friday 16 & Sunday 18 October
Friday 20 & Sunday 22 November
Friday 11 & Sunday 13 December.
ÉIRE ÓG
LOTTO
Numbers drawn for 25 January
were 4 - 8 - 10 - 21. Four £10
winners with 3 numbers. The
JACKPOT now stands at £3250.
Tickets can be purchased from the
usual sources. Many thanks for your
ongoing support.
ST PATRICK’S & ST RONAN’S
MAGHERALIN
An ‘Evening Recital’ in St Patrick’s & St
Ronan’s Church on Sunday 8 February at
7.30pm. All welcome. Performances by
Ciara McCartan, Judit Mate, Chris Green
and accompanist Gail Evans.
CALLING ALL NHS
HEARING AID USERS.
Action on Hearing Loss are urging all
hearing aid users to avail of our free
‘drop-in’ hearing aid support clinic on
Tuesday 3rd February from 10 to 12 noon
at Portadown Health Centre, Tavanagh
Avenue, Portadown. We will ensure your
hearing aid is in tip-top condition and
show you how to keep your hearing aid
working properly.
PRAYER TO SAINT BRIGID
Saint Brigid
ATTRACTIONS AT
ST ANTHONY’S PARISH
TELEPHONE 077 88 916 989
Email: stanthonyscentre@gmail.com
SCOIL RINCE FIONN
IRISH DANCING
New class in St Anthony’s Hall
each Saturday 10.30am-11.30am,
from age 5+ new members
welcome. Contact Fionnuala on
07740402325 for details or to
book a place.
CEILI CLASS
Tuesday 8.30 -10.00pm.
All welcome.
EAT TO SUCCEED
St Anthony’s Centre
Classes every Thursday
at 10.00am and 7.00pm.
Contact
Kevin 07592734987
for more details.
BINGO
Every Wednesday at 8.30pm
at St Anthony’s Centre.
Almost £1900 paid out in prizes
each week! Everyone Welcome.
Gift Vouchers for Bingo are now
available and can be purchased
from the Parish office or Parish
Centre. They will be on sale during
Bingo on Wednesday evening.
You were a woman of peace.
You brought harmony
where there was conflict.
You brought light to the darkness.
You brought hope to the downcast.
May the mantle of your peace cover
those who are troubled and anxious,
and may peace be firmly rooted
in our hearts and in our world.
Inspire us to act justly and
to reverence all God has made.
CHILDREN’S PARTIES
Includes Bouncy Castle, Face
Painting, Disco, fun and Games.
COSTS £60.
Now providing 2 party rooms.
Book early to avoid
disappointment!
CONTACT 077 88 916 989
Please leave a message or text
and we will get back to you as
soon as possible. You can also
email at the address below
stanthonyscentre@gmail.com
Brigid you were a voice for the
wounded and the weary.
Strengthen what is weak within us.
Calm us into a quietness
that heals and listens.
May we grow each day
into greater wholeness in mind,
body and spirit.
Amen
ST ANTHONY’S CENTRE
Rooms/Dance Studio
For Rent.
We have various rooms for rent in
the Parish Centre ideal for Dance
Classes, Meetings, Mother and
Toddler Group, Slimming Classes
and much more.
Contact 077 88 916 989
www.pattonprint.com | 028 3832 3551