Bulletin Notices Forwarded by Parishes and other Organisations - 19 February 2020
Irish National Pilgrimage to 52nd International Eucharistic Congress, Budapest, 12 – 21 September
Join Bishop Kevin Doran on the Irish National Pilgrimage to the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress, Budapest from 12th – 21st September 2020. A Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of people every four years which aims to promote an awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church; to help improve our understanding and celebration of the liturgy and to draw attention to the social dimension of the Eucharist. Be part of this unique event and re-live the atmosphere of the recent International Eucharistic Congress and World Meeting of Families held in Ireland, Cost: From €1,050 per person sharing. For more information see www.catholicbishops.ie. To book: https://www.joewalshtours.ie/holidays/pilgrimages-international-eucharistic-congress. See posters to the right.
Why not take the Short-Term Pledge as your Lenten Sacrifice
As part of its work for temperance and sobriety, the Pioneer Association has a Short-Term Pledge section for adults over the age of eighteen years. This enables a person who does not wish to make a life commitment to total abstinence to take a pledge for a limited period of time and make a worthwhile sacrifice. If you would like to take the pledge for the six weeks of Lent, please go online at www.pioneerassociation.ie and follow the links to join. A small fee applies if you wish to have the Pioneer emblem and the registration card.
Life in the Spirit Seminars, Sacred Heart Church, Omagh 20 Feb – 2 Apr
Life in the Spirit Seminars begin in the Sacred Heart Church, Omagh, on Thursday 20th February in conjunction with 7.30pm Mass. They will run over a period of seven Thursdays finishing on Thursday 2nd April. Fr Coumba Jordan, a member of the Friars of Renewal in Derry will lead the first Seminar on the theme 'God's Love'. Bishop Donal McKeown will be the speaker on Thursday 27th February on 'Salvation'. Week 3 on Thursday 3 March will be led by Fr Columba Toman OP as this falls during the Mission being preached by the Dominicans. Bishop Michael Router will lead week 4 on 12th March and Mgr Colum Curry will celebrate Baptism in the Spirit on 19th March. Deacon John Taaffe will be the speaker on Growth on the 26th March and the Seminars conclude on 2nd April with Fr Eddie McGee speaking on Transformation. See poster below.
St Patrick’s Church Dungannon - Lent a Time to Renew, Reflect & Pray.
Come and spend one hour in St Patrick’s Church, Dungannon at 7.30pm on the 6 Sundays of Lent.
Sunday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th March & Sun 5th April.
Talks Based On The Life In The Spirit
Week 1. GOD’S LOVE: Fr Eamonn Kelly.
Week 2. SALVATION: Teresa Lappin.
Week 3. NEW LIFE : Bishop D McKeown.
Week 4. RECEIVING GOD’S GIFTS: Bishop M Router.
Week 5.RENEWAL OF BAPTISM: Fr Peter Okpetu.
Week 6. GROWTH & TRANSFORMATION IN CHRIST: Sr Josephine Walsh, Daughters of the Holy Spirit.
- Mon 2 Mar "God of this new year, we are walking into mystery” with Bishop Michael Router, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Armagh.
- Mon 9 Mar "We face a future not knowing what the days and months will bring to us or how we will respond” with Fr Ryan McAleer, a priest of the Archdiocese of Armagh and currently Diocesan Adviser in Religious Education to Primary Schools,
- Mon 16 Mar "Be love in us as we journey” with Fr Noel Kehoe is a Redemptorist priest, now Rector of St Joseph’s Parish, Dundalk.
- Mon 23 Mar "Deepen our faith to see all things through your eyes” with Fr Adrian Eastwood who is Vincentian Priest and Chaplain in Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast.
- Mon 30 Mar "Fill us with hope and trust that you are in the midst of all that happens” with Fr Pat Kelly, a Priest of the Society of African Missions
- Mon 6 Apr "God of this new year, we praise you for giving us life and opportunities” with Deacon John Taaffe who ministers in St Peter’s Parish, Drogheda.
Lenten Days of Recollection ‘Lord, open my heart as wide as it can open’ led by Fr. Damian Bresnahan SMA
on Sat. 14th March 9.30am – 5.00pm inc. Lunch - £25
Introducing the practice of Lectio Divina. Reading, Recognising, Responding, Resting-in, and Reflecting on the Sunday Gospel. The Lenten series commences on Ash Wednesday 26th February and will run consecutively for the 6 weeks of Lent.
There will be a choice of 2 sessions, either Wednesday 26th February at 11.30am or Thursday 27th February at 8.15pm. Venue: Lectio Centre, 35-37 Dominic Street, Newry
To book a place please contact Joan- 028 302 62178 or email: lectiocentre35@gmail.com.
The annual Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Abuse takes place on Friday 28 February. Prayers will be offered at Masses on that day for those who have been hurt by abuse in the Church. We are all asked to remember this intention in our private prayers also.
Theme: The relevance of Monastic Life in today’s world?
For: Young women (20 – 40) who would like to learn more about the values of Monastic Life in the Dominican tradition.
Venue: Monastery of St Catherine of Siena, The Twenties, Drogheda, Co Louth, A92 KR84
Opportunity to share in the Liturgy and Eucharistic Adoration and meet with some of the sisters.
Contact: Sr M Breda OP– siena3@eircom.net or Tel: 041-9838524; www.dominicannuns.ie (Early booking advisable as places are limited). See poster below.
Monastic Day Retreat on Saturday 21st March, 9am-5pm. Talks on Monasticism & Monastic Saints. Donation only. Lunch Provided. All welcome.
Monastic Experience on 16th – 18th April. Opportunity for Women discerning Religious Life to experience life in our monastery.
Contact: Mother Prioress, St. Benedict’s Priory, The Mount, Cobh, Co. Cork Tel 021 4811354
cobhtyburnconvent@gmail.com. Booking essential for both events as places are limited. See poster below.
St Paul’s Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2020, 28th June – 3rd July. Fare is €680 per person sharing. This includes Full board in Astoria Hotel, Travel Insurance, Hotel Transfers, Airport Tax & Security Tax. Contact Bridget McConville at St Paul’s High School 028 30 830309 for more information.
The second Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima, led by Archbishop Eamon Martin, will take place from 7th July 2020 - 14th July 2020. Cost £719. For further details contact Maureen or Joe McLaughlin 028 9070 1606, 07745 093530 or 07711 808207. See poster below.
Dromantine Summer Camp is now in its 51st year. The Camp runs during July and August. A week at Camp lasts from Sunday to Friday and offers a variety of activities in Faith, Sport and Entertainment, Guidance in life’s opportunities / challenges and input from FOA [Friends of Africa] Volunteers returning from their experience in Africa.
There are two weeks for BOYS : 26th – 31st of July and 2nd – 7th of August and two weeks for GIRLS: : 9th – 14th of August and 16th – 21st of August , 2020.
REGISTRATION has begun. You can find a link on our Facebook page Dromantine Summer Camp or email us at: dromantinecards@sma.ie or telephone: 02830821224.
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