Bulletin - 22 January 2012

Anniversaries: James Fitzsimons, Maureen Gillen, Baby Roisin Cosgrove, Sheila McAuley, Bridget Lorimer, Kevin McCann, Edward Walsh, Jane Magee, Nancy Magee, Daniel Magee, Dominic Henry, John McKillen, Charles & Kathleen McAuley, Hugh Gillen, Patricia Waho, John McKenna, Thomas McFadden, Harry McCullough, David Elliott, Hugh Boyle, Maureen Gillen, Nellie McReynolds, Tom Erwin, Dennis McGarry, Muriel Dinsmore (nee McToal), Liz, Elizabeth & Lawrence McCusker, Brendan Kearney, Patrick & William Erwin, John Carberry, Catherine & Brian Quinn, Sadie McCambridge, John & Isobel O’Rawe, Alex McManus, Veronica McManus, Peggy Burns, Lily Daly, Fr Gerry McAteer

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The 50th International Eucharistic Congress is entitled “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with One Another”. Check out the pastoral resources for this spiritual journey available on the Congress website. www.iec2012.ie/pastoral Why not get together with a group of people and walk that journey using these resources?

Volunteer now to help at the Eucharistic Congress and make a difference. www.iec2012.ie/volunteer

FORTHCOMING EVENTS:

Vocation Weekend for students and young men – Drumalis Retreat House, Larne on 10-12 February. This weekend is for anyone (18 and older) who is thinking about the possibility of a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. Contact Fr John Murray, 028 9061 5174 for more information.

‘Follow Me and I will make you fishers of all’. Are you considering a vocation to the priesthood? Call Fr John Murray 028 9091 3761 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

No Bible Study on Wednesday 25 January at 7 30pm.

Bingo in Parish Centre on Sunday 22 January at 8.00pm.

Bethany Bereavement Support Group - A member of the Bethany Group may be contacted confidentially on 078 4210 0060.

Repository open Monday-Saturday from 10 30am-1 30pm.

Trainee Leader Programme – All Saints’ Youth Club are now recruiting young people aged 16-18 years. Contact Allison for further details on 028 2564 2869.

Rosary beads appeal in aid of Zambia. All donations to be left into the Repository before the end of February 2012.

Beginning Experience (supporting widowed, separated and divorced people through the grief of loss) Weekly support group meets every Wednesday in St Bride’s Hall, 38 Derryvolgie Avenue, Malone Rd, Belfast commencing 25th January 2012 from 8 to 10pm. Information evening – Wednesday 18th January at 8pm in St Bride’s. For further information please contact Phil Tel: 02890 207645 or Geraldine Tel: 02890 833329 or Marie Tel: 07542070835

Non-Stop Parish Draw – Week 9 - £50 Lloyd Givens/Sinead McNeill, £15 Odhran McKeever/Eileen Kearney, £15 Patrick McAuley/Marie Burke, £15 Mary Agnew/Josephine Mooney, £15 Gillian & John Burton/Eileen Kearney, £15 Louise McNally/Ann Faith, £15 John McGrath/Mary Gribben

'Divine Mercy Conference, 17th-19th February 2012 @ RDS Dublin. Bus £30 sterling, Entrance into conference for 2 days, all meals (except Saturday midday) and accommodation in Bewley’s Hotel for 2 nights-170 Euro. Deposit of £30 required on booking. Contact Una on 028 79659199 or Mona on 028 86737954 ASAP'

Effective Proclamation - Training for Ministers of the Word over two days Saturday, 10 March & Saturday, 14 April 2012 (9:30 am – 4:00 pm) with Alan McGuckian SJ & Team. Drumalis Retreat & Conference Centre, Glenarm Road, Larne. Cost: £60 (includes tuition as well as refreshments and lunch on each day For further details or to book a place, please contact Drumalis - 028 28272196/ 28276455 (Mon- Fri, 9am – 5pm) Booking forms can also be downloaded from www.drumalis.co.uk

Choral Singing Workshop for Easter - A Lenten and Easter Workshop for Singers of Choral Music on Saturday, 18 February 2012 (10:00 am – 4:30 pm) with Loreto McAuley and David Stewart. Drumalis Retreat & Conference Centre, Glenarm Road, Larne. Cost: £30 (includes tuition as well as refreshments and lunch) For further details or to book a place, please contact Drumalis - 028 28272196/28276455 (Mon- Fri, 9am – 5pm) Booking forms can also be downloaded from www.drumalis.co.uk

Apostolic Work Quiz in the Slemish Bar on 26 January at 8 00pm. Everyone welcome.

Seven Towers Senior Citizens’ Club reopens in the Bowling Club on 2 February.

Thanks to the Entertainments Committee for the generous donation they made to the parish before Christmas.

‘Expression of Interest Forms’ for the purpose of leading/establishing/running of the Parish Centre Care are available for collection from the Parish Centre Office –
028 2563 1236

Overcoming Sectarianism (Unearthing the Theological roots). This six week course is open to anyone interested in improving understanding between the churches and within the local community. It will be held in the Adair Arms Hotel from Thursday 16 February to Thursday 29 March. For more information, or to register telephone Wendy Morton on 077 9005 9481 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Principal and Staff of St Louis Grammar School extend and invitation to their Open Night on Wednesday 25 January at 7 15pm. P6/P7 pupils and parents are all welcome. If unable to attend please contact the school to arrange an alternative tour.

The Board of Governors, Principal and Staff invite you to attend St Killian’s College Open Night on Thursday 26 January. The Principal’s address will be at 6 30pm and 7 15pm.

St Louis Preschool has a number of FREE PLACES for September. If your child will be three years old before 1 July contact Anne at 077 1963 8968 and arrange to visit this facility in St Joseph’s Early Years Centre, Doury Road.

All Saints GAC Club Notes WB: 22-01-12. Lotto: (15/01/12) Numbers: 3, 9, and 14. No Jackpot winner. Hardluck prize: M Murray. Jackpot tonight (22/01/12) ***£300***. The All Saints GAC Annual Dinner Dance will take place on: Saturday 11th February at 7pm Sharp @ Tullyglass House Hotel, Ballymena. Live Entertainment by The Raparees, Cost: £25 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased by contacting any committee member ASAP. Tables of 10 can only be reserved on up-front complete payment.

Important: All perpetual trophies to be returned to either a coach or a member of the senior committee ASAP.

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