ST JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH BULLETIN Web Site: www.saintjohnbaptist.org
Parish Priest: Fr. Dominic M Towey House Tel: 01698 813156
Pilgrimages
Medugorje Pilgrimages 2012: 4 July (full), 29 August & 14 Oct (school hols only 50 places) - Cost £539. Single room supplement £120.
Holy Land Pilgrimage 2013 is full with waiting list. Names for waiting list to Fr Dominic.
Sunday 5 February 2012 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
Sunday Masses: Vigil 6.00 pm, 10.00 am, 12 Noon, & 6.00 pm Weekday Masses: 9.30 am daily except Mon 9.00 am Mass (note change) Confessions: Sat 9.00 am - 9.25 am & after Vigil Mass Exposition: See below.
Dates for Diary
12 - 18 Feb Parish Mission preached by Fr Jim McManus. Tues 28 " Confirmation P7 children Sat 10 Mar Ordination to Deaconate of Richard Haggarty 12 noon.
THIS WEEK
Sun Vigil 6.00 pm, 10.00 am, 12 noon & 6.00 pm Vigil 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm Mon Mass 9.00 am Exposition 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Tues Mass 9.30 am Exposition 10.00 am - 8.00 pm SVDP meet 7.00 pm RCIA & B.O.T.W. 7.00 pm Meeting 7.00 pm in hall for all going to Holy Land in 2013 (£300 p.p. deposit to be paid) Weds Mass 9.30 am Exposition 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Divine Mercy hour 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm Prayer & Worship 8.00 pm - 9.00 pm Thurs Mass 9.30 am Exposition 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Fri Mass 9.30 am Exposition 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Church cleaning after morning Mass Sat Mass 9.30 am - Fatima Rosary after morning Mass Exposition 10.00 am - 11.00 am Confessions 9.00 am - 9.25 am. Vigil Mass 6.00 pm Confessions after Vigil Mass Next Sun Start of Parish Mission preached by Fr Jim McManus
Pro Life - Dates for Diary
International Youth Conference 2 - 4 Mar in Rotherham - Cost £90. Theme will be 'Human Dignity'. For more details see poster in porch. Pro Life Group meet Mon 5 Mar 6.30 pm
Holy Hour: Sun 5 Feb to pray that the conscience clause will be upheld for all medical staff who oppose abortion.
Eulogy at Funerals: In the General Instructions of the Roman Missal, 382 states:- "At funeral Masses there should usually be a short Homily, but to the exclusion of a funeral eulogy of any kind".
St Patrick's Night Dinner Dance: On Sat 17 March. Tickets £11 available from either Joe Murphy or any member of the Social Committee,
Book of Remembrance: New names will be inserted end of February. Forms available outside sacristy should be completed and returned to box by 26 February.
SVDP: Thanks to Mrs Mary Goldie for the lovely floral decorations for the tables. Also thanks to all who donated prizes or helped with transport, all of which made our 1st Senior Citizens lunch such a happy occasion.
Social Committee Theatre Night: 'Dancing in the Streets' - 60's Motown Show on Wed 23 May in Theatre Royal. Tickets £21.50 + £5 bus. Money to be paid by 18 March. Sheet outside sacristy for names.
Thinking About Adoption?: Adoption can be a rewarding experience for you as parents and could make the world of difference to children's lives. If you are a couple with no children or a parent already and are interested please contact St Margaret's Adoption on 0141 332 8371.
Day Chapel: Remember this is a place of quiet and NOT A PLAY AREA.
Sick List: Up-dated at beginning of each month. Please hand in names for bulletin by Thursday.
Parish Mission 12/17 February
12 Feb Fr Jim will preach at all Masses 13 - 17 Feb Masses 7.00 am & 9.30 am in church 12 Noon session in hall
Services Mon evening 7.00 pm - theme 'Healing' in church Tues evening 7.00 pm - theme 'Reconciliation' Weds evening 7.00 pm - theme 'Seeing ourselves as God sees us' Thurs evening 7.00 pm - Family evening with Mass Fri evening 7.00 pm - theme 'Our Blessed Lady' close of mission
