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 . 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 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. www.stoliverplunkettparish.ie
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