Parish News & Announcements: Parish of Newtownards & Comber March Intention: For the needs of all the families in the Parish SVP Helpline for Newtownards and Comber: 07738837984 Polish Priest Fr. Krzysztof Olejnik: 07936279948. Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 1.30pm Fr. Martin O’Hagan P.P. Webcam:www.mcnmedia.tv 028 91812137 Parish Website: Email: ards-comber@btconnect.com www.newtownardsandcomberparish.com CHURCH GROUNDS PARKING CANDLES In the interests of their own safety, children are not permitted 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. to light candles at the shrine. Parents please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult. MASS TIMES WEBCAM 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 St. Martha’s Guild Weekday Masses as follows: Thursday at 10am in St. Patrick’s St. Patrick’s Day: Vigil Mass on Monday at 6.30pm in St. Patrick’s: Tuesday morning at 9.00am in St. Patrick’s St. Patrick’s Section ‘B’ Our Lady’s Team McKee/Patterson Anyone wanting to arrange a baptism must contact the Parish Office during office hours. PARISH WEB CAMERAS SERIES OF LENTEN TALKS The third of the Lenten talks takes place on Thursday 19th March at 7.30pm in St. Mark’s Church of Ireland. Theme: Christian Aid. A QUICK JOURNEY THROUGHT THE BIBLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mobile Alert All mobile phones must be switched off while in the Church. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Church & Grounds Committee of Our Lady of the Visitation are hosting a Fun Quiz on Friday 20th March at 8.15pm in the Church Hall, Comber. Cost £5 including supper. All welcome. ORGAN RECITAL ST. PAUL’S G.A.A. St. Brigid’s Parish is hosting an Organ Recital by the world famous organist, James O’Donnell of Westminster Abbey, on Friday 20th March at 7.30pm in St. Brigid’s Church, Windsor Avenue, Belfast. See poster for full details. Congratulations to Michael McMullan £60 winner in the Club Draw. For further information contact Joe McGuigan on 91823928. 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 22nd March 2015 Vigil (6.30 pm) Karen Leonard 10.00 am Pearce Stinson & Michael McClean 11.30 am Joe Wildy A CELEBRATION OF SONG A Celebration of Song takes place in St. Patrick’s Parish Hall on Saturday 18th April at 8pm. Tickets £10 available from Committee Members, the Parish Office, the Jewel Box, Cafolla’s & L Murray Jewellers. 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. A Quick Journey through the Bible with Jeff Cavins continues on Wednesday 19th March at 7.30pm in the Church Hall, Comber. 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 Anyone experiencing difficulties with the Parish Webcam should contact MCN Media directly by emailing philip@mcnmedia.tv and he will help with any difficulties you are having. Recently Deceased: Joe Neary (USA), Christina Conaty. Month’s Mind: Pat McAlea Anniversaries: Tracy Drain, James McCabe, John Dumigan, Kathleen & John Fox, Elizabeth Cairns, Samuel Cairns, Gloria Cairns, Oliver Patterson, Vincent Glendinning, Val Dynes, Olive Meredith. FUN QUIZ BAPTISMS 1ST SUNDAY OF MONTH 15th March 2015 Vigil (6.30 pm) Bernard Noble 10.00 am Des McAuley & Margaret McAuley 11.30 am Michael McDonald DEATHS Save us, saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free. KNOCK 2015 “Witness to hope” “A vision for Knock” Anyone wishing to travel to Knock on week end 13/14 June deposit of £40 is now due. Total cost will be £95. Please give to Brenda Cafolla or Anne Stafford as soon as possible. Be part of our vision for the future. Faith Renewal, Basilica Refurbishments, Promotion of Knock Shrine. Please contact Brenda on 91818152 or 07530156389 for further details. Finance Corner WEEKLY OFFERING: £1479 Building Fund: £714 Family Fast: £33 PARISH 2000 CLUB DRAW - 20 £100 - Mr. J. Coney 136 £50 - Tony McCrory 200 MATT TALBOT PILGRIMAGE The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Venerable Matt Talbot will take place on Saturday 11th April. Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sean McDermott Street, Dublin at 12.30pm. For booking or further information, please contact Josephine O’Hagan (028 90617116), Mary Holden (028094423956) or the Pioneer Office (028090894070). Collector’s Prize: Phil Alexander © Redemptorist Communications, 75 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6
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