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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 21st December 2014
“I am the
handmaid
of the Lord;
let what you
have said
be done
to me.”
Fourth Sunday of Advent
This week’s Mass times:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
10.00am
10.00am
10.00am
6.30pm
Family Mass
9.00pm
“Midnight Mass”
10.00am Christmas Mass
12.00 noon Christmas Mass
7.30pm
6.30pm (Vigil)
10.00am & 12 noon
Confession:
Christmas Eve: 12.00 noon
Saturday:
5.45pm
Mon 29th Dec to Sun 4th January:
Masses as normal
Rotas for the Christmas Masses are available outside the Sacristy today. Rotas for January
will be available from Sunday 28th December. Rotas can always be viewed or
downloaded from www.stoliverplunkettparish.ie
Dear Parishioners,
Christmas can mean many different things to each of us. To many who have
suffered bereavement it can be a lonely time. To those who have financial or
health problems, it can be a worrying time. Some aren’t looking forward to
Christmas due to break-ups or family rows or fall-outs. Please God, may it be a
time for all of us to reflect that God came to live among us, so much does he
love us and want us all to know the hope, warmth and security of his closeness
on our faith journey.
We are never alone; he is with us always. So as we celebrate, may we recognise his love in all those who visit us, give us a gift or send us a card. These
are signs of God’s love and through the good and difficult times may the love
and presence of God help us to live as a people of hope; a people who are truly
loved and cherished by God. For God is the source of our true joy and true
peace.
May you all have a very Happy Christmas and may God bless and support you
through 2015.
Fr. Aidan
Parish Priest
Beannachtaí na Nollag agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise!
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Anniversaries
Paddy & Bell McNeill, Kathleen & Seamus McBride,
James & Annie Carleton, Charlie & Kathleen Patterson, Paul Hickland,
James & Sarah Bell, Mary & Harry Buckle and Brendan Barber
Month’s Mind
Pat Evans (on Sunday 28th December)
Recently Deceased
Annie Emmett (in Canada)
The Parish Office will close at 1.00pm on Christmas Eve and will re-open
at 9.00am on Monday 29th January 2015.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Moving Crib
is very grateful for the continued support of
parishioners who give to their red boxes every
week of the year. They are particularly busy at
this time of year when many people find it
difficult to make ends meet.
Please be extra generous and support
St. Vincent de Paul after all Masses this
weekend (the last before Christmas).
Oh Come Let us Adore Him!
A “live crib” is now open at St. Mary’s Church, Chapel
Lane, until 6th January 2015. It features a real donkey
and goats as well the Holy Family, shepherds and
kings. All proceeds will go to Tuesday’s Child
“Following Yonder Star Christmas Appeal” for
children in Gaza, Kenya and Brazil.
Gel Bags
PARISH DRAW WINNERS:
December 2014
1st: Mary McLaughlin
2nd: John & Pat O’Reilly
3rd: Patricia Hamill
(£75 prize)
(£25 prize)
(£15 prize)
If you’re not in - you won’t win!
Tickets available from Parish Office
The Parish has access to fifty Gel Bags from the
Housing Executive over the Christmas period . These
are for use in an emergency flooding situation. They
will stop water coming in your front door for a couple of
hours and can only be used once. If you need one in
an emergency, please contact the Parish Office.
Please note there will be no Bulletin on Sun 28th Dec.
Keep up to date via the Parish website!
Tweet from the Pope @Pontifex:
“The Lord put it clearly: you cannot
serve two masters. You have to
choose between God and money.”
Children’s Liturgy - 12 o’clock Mass
All children from P1 to P7 are welcome.
The Catholic Guides are
setting up a group in our
Parish in the new year. On
Tuesday 20th January
there will be a family fun
evening open for all girls aged 4 upwards (and
their families) who are interested in joining. Also
any adults who would like to train to be a leader
or volunteer with the group should come along.
The meeting will last from 7.00 to 8.30pm.
Did you know?
Fr. Aidan is the Chaplain to the Girl Guides!
An amazing £2,750 was
raised over two weekends by
sales of the Global Gifts. A big thank you to
everyone in the Parish who contributed.
Due to Safeguarding Regulations only those children
whose parents have completed a Parental Agreement
Form may be admitted to the Children’s Liturgy.
Forms are available every Sunday from a group leader.
Our young people will be acting in the Nativity Play
as well as singing and reading during the Family
Mass on Christmas Eve. Please give them your
support and keep them in your prayers.
Many thanks to everyone who supported the
Christmas Sale last week and bought ballot tickets for
the Christmas hampers. The grand total of £524.36
was raised which will go directly to Parish funds. Paddy
Barry, Seán McClory and Ann Laird won the hampers.
Christmas Mass Bouquets are available from the Parish Office until Christmas Eve from 9.00am to 1.00pm
Financial News
Weekly collection for 14th December:
Collection on Feast of The Immaculate Conception :
£ 1,123.16
£ 430.36
.
Thank you for your contributions and for your continuing generosity!
Remember we accept Sterling and Euros in our collections!
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