ST JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH BULLETIN Web Site: www.saintjohnbaptist.org
Parish Priest: Fr. Dominic M Towey House Tel: 01698 813156
Sunday 7 March 2010 3rd Sunday of Lent Year C
Dates for Diary
11 Mar Prayers of the Faithful Group meet after 7.00 pm Mass 12 " Confessions 6.30 - 7.00 pm followed by Stations 18 " Mass 7.00 pm followed by meeting of Eucharistic Ministers
Sunday Masses: Vigil 6.00 pm, 10.00 am, 12 Noon, & 6.00 pm Weekday Masses: 9.30 am daily & Thurs 7.00 pm Confessions: Fri 6.30 pm - 6.55 pm Sat 9.00 am - 9.25 am & after Vigil Mass Exposition: See below
Social Committee Events
20 Mar St Patrick's Night Dinner Dance - Tickets £11 23 Apr Golf Night - more details later 5 May 'Hairspray' in Clyde Auditorium - Tickets £15 (normal price £42) with bus £19. See social committee member after Masses.
THIS WEEK
Today Sun Mass Vigil 6.00 pm, 10.00 am, 12 noon & 6.00 pm Mon Mass 9.30 am Keeping Adults & Vulnerable Children Safe - Talk 7.00 pm Rosary Prayer Group meet 7.30 pm Padre Pio Group meet after morning Mass in Day Chapel Exposition in John Paul II Adoration Chapel 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Tues Mass 9.30 am Exposition 10.00 am - 8.00 pm SVDP meet 6.15 pm RCIA 7.30 pm Weds Mass 9.30 am - Feast of St John Ogilvie Divine Mercy Hour 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm Prayer & Worship 8.00 pm - 9.00 pm Exposition 10.00 am - 9.00 pm Thurs Masses 9.30 am & 7.00 pm Exposition 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Prayers of the Faithful Group meeting after evening Mass Fri Mass 9.30 am Exposition 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Church cleaning after morning Mass Stations of the Cross 7.00 pm Sat Mass 9.30 am Exposition 10.00 am - 11.00 am Vigil Mass 6.00 pm Confessions 9.00 am - 9.25 am & after Vigil Mass Next Sun Second collection for SCIAF
Choir: Now practising for Easter - Sundays at 11.00 am. New members welcome.
Keeping Children & Vulnerable Adults Safe: There will be an informative evening this Mon 8 March at 7.00 pm in the hall. All who work with children are requested to attend.
Prayers of the Faithful Group: Meeting this Thurs after evening Mass.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Fri 23 July - Fri 30 July. See poster in porch.
Confessions: Reconciliation Service Tues 23 Mar. Note times of confessions during this week as there are NO CONFESSIONS during Holy Week.
Sick List: Renewed beginning of each month. Names for bulletin should be handed in by Thurs evening.
Social Event: St Patrick's Night Dinner Dance on Sat 20 March. Tickets £11.
WYD Group: Young people going to WYD are holding a Race Night on 12 Mar in the hall (light refreshments provided). Tickets £5.
Day Chapel: Please leave space for young children. Please remember the Day Chapel is a place of prayer & NOT A PLAY AREA.
Year of the Priesthood: Prayer Cards for 'Priests & Life' at back of church. Prayer for Priest will be said after all Masses during Lent.
Medjugorje Pilgrimages: This year will be 26 June & 9 October.
Prayer Garden: Open Mondays to Saturdays 8.00 am - 8.00 pm (children must be accompanied by an adult). Please keep it a place of prayer and quiet.
Fatima Rosary: The Fatima Rosary & Devotional Prayers in the church on the 1st Saturday of the month after 9.30 am Mass.
Getting Married? Remember it is necessary to give SIX months notice.
Baptismal Talk: Next talk for Parents & Sponsors this Mon 12 April at 7.30 pm in small hall.