PARISH OF ST. COLMCILLE
BALLYHACKAMORE
SUNDAY BULLETIN
15thJanuary 2017
Fr. Ciaran Feeney Adm. 191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB.
Phone - 028 9065 4157. Website:
E-mail -
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(Page560, 452, 500)
2nd week in Ordinary Time
Readings : Sunday Cycle A, Weekday Cycle 1, Psalter Week 2
Entrance Antiphon / All the earth shall bow down before you, O God, and shall sing to you, shall sing to your name, O Most High!1st Reading / I will make you the light of the nations so that my salvation may
reach to the ends of the earth.
Isaiah 49:3, 5-6
Psalm / Here I am Lord! I come to do your will.
Psalm 39
2nd Reading / May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ send you grace and peace.
1 Cor 1:1-3
Acclamation / Alleluia, alleluia! Blessings on the King who comes, in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heavens! Alleluia!
Gospel / Look, there is the lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world.
John 1:29-34
Children / John baptises with water, but Jesus will baptise people with the Holy Spirit. John tells everyone that Jesus is the Chosen One of God, who has come to bring new life.
Communion Antiphon / You have prepared a table before me, and how precious is the chalice that quenches my thirst.
MASS TIMES
Saturday / Sunday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday6.30pm
Kenneth Mains
Raymond O’Neill / 9.30am / 9.30am / 9.30am
Novena / 9.30am / 9.30am
Anointing of the sick
Confessions 6.00pm / 11.30am
Thomas Varket
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monday and Tuesday from 2.00pm to 9.00pm
in the Chapel of Adoration.
DECEASED
We pray for the repose of the souls of all those
who have died recently.
We also remember all those whose anniversaries
occur at this time of year especially:
Frank Kelly, Bridie Loder, Fred Loder, Kenneth Mains, Nuala Mc Kinley,
Daniel Mc Naughton,Paddy O’Callaghan, Patricia O’Callaghan,
Raymond O’Neill, Monica Spence, George Hugh Thompson,Thomas Varket.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT - we can be contacted on
07456 989458
CONFIRMATION
Next Sunday 22nd January we celebrate the conferring of the Sacrament of Confirmation on the young people of our parish during the 11.30am Mass.
The visiting prelate is Bishop Farquhar and we welcome him to St. Colmcille’s. This is an occasion of great joy for the whole parish. It is a time for all of us to renew our commitment to our Christian calling. Please remember especially in your prayers the 55 young people who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
We pray that the Holy Spirit will come into the lives of all who are asking to be confirmed in their faith.
MONEY MATTERS
WEEKLY OFFERING
Weekly Offering Cash Collection and Standing Orders :
Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the collections last weekend.
The Diocesan Youth Commission Collection will be taken up at all Masses
this weekend.
EVENTS
REFRESHMENTS AFTER MASS
The monthly parish, no agenda, refreshments after Mass, will be hosted this Sunday 15thJanuary after the Sunday morning Masses, in the Parochial Hall. Everyone is welcome to come along for a catch up with friends and family.
UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE
Open the door, to a new found understanding of God’s word, with some discussion, based on a DVD presentation.
Wednesday evening: 18th, 25th January; 1st February.
Friday morning: 20th, 27th January; 3rd February (repeats)
SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER GROUP
We will meet again thisTuesday 17th January, at 8.00pm in the Committee Room.Focus will be on readings for the 3rd and 4th Sundays of Year A.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE
Are you suffering the pain of loss of a partner?Looking for help and understanding?Beginning Experience (a support group for widowed, separated and divorced people) meets every Wednesday evening from8.00pm to 10.00pmin St Bride’s Hall, 38, Derryvolgie Avenue, Malone Rd, Belfast.Information Evening: this Wednesday 18thJanuary at 8.00pm. 1stweekly meeting Wednesday 25thJanuary at 8.00pm.
All welcome. For details please contact Phil Tel: 028 90 207645 or
Marie Tel: 07896119669
4 CORNERS FESTIVAL
The 4 Corners Festival was conceived by a group of Christians who wish to promote unity and reconciliation in the midst of our city’s – and our islands’ – troubled past. The idea for the festival grew out of conversations between Fr Martin Magill, parish priest atSacred Heart Parish in north Belfast, and Rev Steve Stockman of Fitzroy Presbyterian Church in south Belfast. One of this year’s Festival events will be a play, ‘In Search of a Bench’, on Saturday 4th February at 8.00pm, in St Colmcille’s Parochial Hall. Admission Free.
DAY FOR MARRIED COUPLES
Are you a busy married couple? Do you find that most days there simply isn’t enough time for ‘us’? Would you appreciate some time out to reflect on the gifts and strengths that enrich your life together? Then why not take some time out, in the company of other couples, to reflect on your marriage in a relaxed and prayerful atmosphere? Treat yourselves - Make this an early Valentine’s Day gift to each other! Venue: St Mary’s, Pastoral Centre, Chapel Lane, Belfast Date: Saturday 4th February, 10.00am -3.00pm Cost: £10:00 per couple and lunch will be included. For more information contact Deirdre on 07980 898399
WEDNESDAY CLUB
The Club is on this Wednesday 18th January
at 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Come along and meet your friends, enjoy the craic and fun. All welcome.
CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally observed from the 18th to the 25th January – the octave of St. Peter and St. Paul.
UNITED SERVICE AT STORMONT PRESBYTERIAN
There will an interdemoninational service at Stormont Presbyterian Church this Sunday 15th January at 7.00pm, for the week of prayer for Christian Unity. Parishioners are encouraged to attend.
CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE
A United Service to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is to be held at 7.00pm on this Tuesday 17thJanuary in St Peter’s Cathedral.
The preacher at the Service will be TheRt Rev John McDowell, Anglican Bishop of Clogher.We would encourage parishioners to attend.
OTHER NOTICES
WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
We celebrate the 103rd World Day of Migrants and Refugees on this Sunday 15th January. It is important we remember and pray for the tens of thousands of children who migrate alone, unaccompanied, to escape poverty and violence. Pope Francis said that children are the most vulnerable and hardest hit among the world’s migrants and require special protection.
PARISH DRAW
Don’t worry if you feel you have missed out last year… this year’s Parish Draw is being launched on Saturday 28thJanuary & Sunday 29thJanuary.Committee members will be at the back of the Church on the Saturday night and on Sunday after all the Masses. There will be free Tea & Coffee available in the Parochial Hall. Please show your support to the Parish by purchasing a ticket or two!Any queries please contact - Roisin McMullan on 07854 140019, Lucy Traynor on 07900 807589 or Mary Walsh on 07815 493463.
CLEANER REQUIRED
Cleaner required for a couple of hours a week.
For further detailsphone Betty on 9028 5401