parish-bulletin 21st dec 2014

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ST TERESA’S PARISH BULLETIN
SUNDAY 21ST DEC 2014
St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin
Fr Brendan Hickland P.P
Fr Aloysius Lumala
Parish Office
[email protected]
Tel: 028 9089 0955
Tel: 9061 2855
(Please note new e-mail)
[email protected]
Ext (2)
SUNDAY MASSES:
St Teresa’s
Vigil Sat 6pm Sun 12noon
St Matthias’
Sunday 10.00am
Holy Spirit
Sunday 11.00am
WEEKDAY MASSES:
St Teresa’s
Monday—Wednesday
10.00am
St Matthias’
Thursday - Saturday
10.00am
Holy Spirit
Tuesday Thursday & 1st
Friday 7pm.
CONFESSIONS:
St Teresa’s
Saturday 5.30pm/6.00pm
St Matthias’
First Thursday after
10.00am Mass
Holy Spirit
1st Friday 6.30pm
Or on request
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
VIGIL MASSES
(CHRISTMAS EVE)
Holy Spirit
6.30pm
St Teresa’s
9.00pm
St Matthias’s 9.00pm
THURSDAY
(CHRISTMAS DAY)
St Matthias 10am Holy Spirit 11am
St Teresa’s 12noon
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MASS TIMES
FRIDAY 26TH DEC – FRIDAY 9TH JAN
WEEKDAYS
ST TERESA’S
ST MATTHIAS’S
MON-TUE-WED
THUR-FRI- SAT
10AM
10AM
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO EVENING
MASS DURING ABOVE DATES EXCEPT TUESDAY
6TH JANUARY (HOLY DAY)
MASS TIMES FOR THE FEAST OF
THE EPIPHANY
TUESDAY 6TH JANUARY 2015
ST TERESAS 10.00AM
HOLY SPIRIT 7.00PM
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RECENTLY DECEASED
John Dundon
Josephine Drumm
Arthur Magennis
ANNIVERSARIES
Bridget Bell
Annie Mc Donnell
Patrick & Seamus Mc Aleese
Alex, Briege & Susan Donnelly
Annie & James Mc Guckian
Margaret Callow
Laurence & Christina Marken
Gerry Largey
Mary Ann & Patrick Mc Laughlin
Andrew Hillan
Frank Jones & Jones Family
Eddie Rogan/Mary Mc Donagh
Rita Cushnan
Patsy Fennell/Edward Mc Cann
Joseph & Mary Conlon
Patrick & Brigid Trainor
Percy Cleland
Frances Gillen/Paula Grant
Robbie Mc Donnell
Joseph Snr & Mollie Nugent
Joseph Nugent Jnr.
Rachel & Anne Caldwell
Charlotte Boniface
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CANDLES WILL BURN FOR
(Sunday 21st December)
ST. TERESA’S
Annie Mc Donnell (R.I.P.)
ST MATTHIAS’S
Mary Mc Donagh (R.I.P.)
HOLY SPIRIT
Patsy Fennell (R.I.P.)
(Sunday 28th December)
ST. TERESA’S
Brendan Murray (R.I.P.)
ST MATTHIAS’S
Robbie Mc Donnell (R.I.P.)
HOLY SPIRIT
Hannah Teresa Mc Manus (R.I.P.)
Sunday 4th January at 5pm
Prayer Around the Crib
An evening of quiet reflection and
prayer on the wonder of the
Incarnation. Join St. Teresa’s Folk
Group in prayer and song with a
chance to sing some of your
favourite Carols on the eve of
Epiphany.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Last week was £1718.00
Eternal rest grant unto them,
O Lord
Christmas Collection will be taken
up on Christmas Day
Thank you for your generous
financial support
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Love begins at home, and it is not how much we
do... but how much love we put in that action.”
Mother Teresa
Follow the Pope on Twitter @Pontifex.
Latest Tweet: Advent increases our hope, a
hope which does not disappoint. The Lord
never lets us down.
BAPTISMS take place at 1.15pm on the 2 nd and 4th Sundays
in St Teresa’s Church
Baptism meetings are held each month in our parish. All first time
parents ought to attend a baptism meeting before their child's
baptism. Baptism enquiries should be made to the parish office
eight weeks before due baptism date. Please book a date for the
Baptism meeting before booking a date for your child’s Baptism.
Godparents are also encouraged to attend the Baptism meeting with
the parents. Many thanks for your co-operation.
Next Baptism Meeting Thursday 15th January 2015 at 7pm in
the Stables
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
ST TERESA’S ST.VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS
COLLECTION IS BEING HELD AFTER EACH MASS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.
CENTENARY CAMPAIGN
Donations recently received £400.00.
Many thanks to the donors, your generosity is much
appreciated.
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ST TERESA’S NURSERY SCHOOL
Enrolment for Sept 2015
Application forms for enrolment in Sept 2015 are
available from the school. Come along and meet the staff
and see the facilities. Bring your child to stay and play.
ST GENEVIEVE’S HIGH SCHOOL
OPEN NIGHT
Transfer of pupils to St Genevieve’s in September 2015.
Open Night is Tuesday 6th January 2015 at 7.00pm
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St Genevieve’s High School requires exam invigilators
for the summer session. If interested please contact
Geraldine McConville on 02890 925670
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK 11th-13th MAY 2015
KNOCK HOUSE HOTEL
2 nights BB & 2 Dinners £165 (single supp £30)
(£50 non refundable deposit required)
Spiritual Director Fr Brendan Hickland PP
For further information contact Sheila Butler
07903188313 / 90618842
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Bethany Bereavement Support Group
Bethany Bereavement Support Group is a parish based
group ministry which aims to help those bereaved and
grieving. Support is offered on an individual basis in the
home, to groups in drop-in centres, by phone calls, by
helping at funeral liturgies and remembrance services.
As of January 2015 there are twenty four parishes in the
Diocese with Bethany Teams.
For more information or to register interest in the next
training session which begins in February, please contact
Claire Dowds, Good Shepherd Centre, 511 Ormeau Road,
Belfast BT7 3GS. ( 07557882183,
email: [email protected]
REGINA COELI HOSTEL —— CHRISTMAS APPEAL
The Flower Festival committee chose Regina Coeli Hostel
to be a recipient of a donation from our Festival of
Flowers. As a Parish we would like to continue our
support of the Hostel by assisting them with some Santa
Sacks for the guests on Christmas morning. We thought
we may be able to help with the following items;
Dressing gowns, Pyjamas, Slippers, Bath towels, Face
Cloths, Socks, Umbrella's, Toiletry Sets, Shampoo,
Conditioner, Make- up. Perfume & Jewellery
Margaret Donnelly has kindly agreed to coordinate the
items for the Santa Sacks. If you wish to consider
helping or have any queries please contact Margaret on
02890618534 or 07984548522.
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Trócaire seeks volunteers to help sell their gifts
at Christmas time.
Looking for a way to get into the true spirit of
Christmas? Trócaire Gifts are the perfect way to give a
gift that will make a real difference to the lives of some
of the world's poorest people. Trócaire is asking for
volunteers to sell these gifts in their parish either after
Mass or at a parish event during the month of
December.
If you are interested please contact
Joseph O'Neill for details on how to get involved.
Tel: 02890 808030 or email: [email protected]
O PERCENT
FINANCE
AVAILABLE
GLEN ROAD BELFAST BT11 8BL
TELEPHONE: 02890612855
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PIANO LESSONS
EXPERIENCED TEACHER
PHONE 90618285
WE TIDY GRAVES
Cleaning and Maintenance Of Your Loved Ones Grave
ANDREW MC CARROLL 0771 82 82 81 6
www.wetidygraves.com
Bradley's Barber & Hairdresser
11 Glen Rd Belfast, BT11 8BA
Tel: 028 9061 5231
Opening Hours Tues-Sat
9.00am 5.00pm
SERVICES INCLUDE
SPAR
154 Glen Road Belfast
BT118BN
GLEN ROAD BELFAST BT11 8BL
TELEPHONE: 02890612855

LOTTO

PAY-POINT

FREE ATM

TEA COFFEE

NEWS

FRESH FRUIT & VEG

MAGAZINES

FLOWERS

COLLECT +
OPENING HOURS
Monday-Friday 7.00.am10.00pm
Saturday-Sunday 7.30am10.00pm
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Fr. Brendan and Fr. Aloysius wish all Parishioners a
Happy and Holy Christmas. We thank those who
cleaned, erected the Cribs, decorated with flowers
and participated in the Liturgies in each of the
churches in our parish. The Priests and Parishioners
appreciate very much your generosity and work at
this time and throughout the year.
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PARISH OFFICE
Please note the Parish Office will close on Wednesday
24th December at 1pm and will re-open on
Monday 29th December at 9am.
Parish bulletin will resume on W/E 03rd/4th January 2015.
FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS
CALENDARS £4 AND
KEYRINGS £2 FOR SALE IN
THE CHURCHES AND THE
PARISH OFFICE
TERESA’S PARISH DRAW 2015
More than £20,000 in prize money.
**Special Christmas draw £7000**
Dear Parishioner, We would like you to join us in our monthly
PARISH DRAW which runs continually within the parish.
Over £20,000 in prize money is drawn beginning January 2015,
winners are notified and prizes delivered promptly to your home. All
this for only £5 monthly paid either by cheque or standing order.
Looking forward to presenting YOU with one of the many prizes

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