Fifth Sunday of the Year

Sunday Cycle B, Weekdays 2, Psalter Week 1

e-mail: holy.family@btconnect.com

Website: www.holy-familyparish.com

Very Rev Gerard McCloskey Adm ~ 9074 3119

Fr Colin Crossey ~ 9071 4892

Canon Brendan Murray ~ 9020 5041

Mass with Anointing of the Sick

Mass with Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on Sunday 12th February at 3pm in Holy Family Church. Everyone welcome.

Prayer for the Sick

Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ

Rest your weary ones.

Bless your dying ones.

Soothe your suffering ones.

Pity your afflicted ones.

Shield your joyous ones.

And for all your love’s sake.

Amen.

Rest in peace

We pray for all those who died recently especially Mary Boyle, Kathleen McErlane and Philomena McQuillan and for all those whose anniversaries occur at this time:

Owen Markey, Jack and Annie McCann, Gabrielle Porter, Declan McCann, Hugh David McCambridge, Kevin Caulfield, Marie Malone, Betty Shanagher, Gareth Honey, Fr Fred MacSorley, Hannah Fitzsimons, Gerry Rossbotham, Kathleen Foreman, Terry Conlan, Cyril Smith, Fernanda Forte, Colette McGlade, Elizabeth Woods, Michael McCaughey, Patrick and Margaret Kearns, Rose Keenan, Michael McClone, Sarah McClone, Pat Clarke, Hugh Johnson, Bill Gilmore, Margaret McMahon, Patricia Burns, Maureen and Gerry Mulholland.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord

Eucharistic Congress

The Parish has an allocation of 100 tickets to participate in the Statio Orbis – the final Mass of the Eucharistic Congress which will be celebrated at 3pm in Croke Park, Dublin, on Sunday 17th June. A coach will leave Holy Family at 9.30am, coffee/tea en route. Dinner on the way home. Price £45 – includes coach, refreshments and entrance to the Statio Orbis. If interested please contact the Parish office as soon as possible on 9074 3119.

Down and Connor Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima

Under the patronage of Bishop Noel Treanor, 14th – 21st August, 3 star hotels, £629, includes Belfast – Dublin Airport return coach, return flight to Lisbon, transfer from Lisbon to Fatima. Seven nights full board, based on sharing twin bedded rooms with facilities, full religious programme, directed by Fr Gerard McCloskey and Fr Sean Gilmore. For further details contact Pat Wade 07780 685768, Joe Catney 9071 4001 or Maria McAree 4376 8208.

The Stations of the Cross – a series of Lenten Talks

Will take place on Thursday 23rd February, 1st March and 8th March in Holy Family Pastoral Centre, 222 Limestone Road. Suggested offering for the 3 evening course is £15. The Stations of the Cross began during pilgrimages to Jerusalem. Now, many, if not most Churches have a depiction of the fourteen Stations .This series of 3 Lenten talks will stop at a number of those images to examine the Biblical texts related to them and also examine what the outworking of those images might mean for our lives today. We will look at the depictions of Jesus’ interactions along the Way of the Cross as a demonstration that he walked to his death in the same way he walked throughout his life – with dignity, with a view to the marginalised and in a way that challenged the misuse of power.

Vocation Weekend

For students and young men will take place in Drumalis Retreat House, Larne on 10th – 12th February. The weekend is for anyone (18 and over) who is thinking about the possibility of a vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life. Anyone interested should contact Fr John Murray, St Michael’s Presbytery, 200 Finaghy Road North for further information.

Baptism Course

The next Baptism Course will be held on Monday 5th March at 7pm in Holy Family Church. If you would like to attend please contact the Parish office on 9074 3119.

Wedding

We would like to congratulate Sean Paul Murray and Ciara McDonnell on their recent Marriage.

Offertory Collection

The Offertory Collection for Sunday 29th January amounted to £3,356.

Many thanks to all those who contributed.

Holy Family Parish Building Fund – Week 39:

£200 John Smye, Bristol Avenue

£200 Mrs McGarrigan, Hughenden Avenue

£200 Elizabeth Reid, ℅ Camberwell Court

£200 P McKeever, Glanleam Drive

Promoter’s £100 prize: Mrs Breen

Holy Family Film Club

The next meeting of the Film Club will take place on Friday 10th February in the Gathering Space of Holy Family Church at 7.45pm. Whale Rider will be screened.

Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Dramaworks at Holy Family Parish Centre

Boost your child’s confidence, creativity and communication skills by signing them up to leading drama school, Dramaworks. Drama classes for 4 years old – 8 year olds are held every Tuesday at 3.30pm at Parish Centre, 120 Cavehill Road. At Dramaworks, whilst having fun through drama and team building activities, participants develop lifelong skills in communication, creativity and confidence. Dramaworks also provides accredited and recognised qualifications in drama. Get in touch with Dramaworks today by calling Chis on 07746 956997 or e-mailing: hello@dramaworksni.com

Coffee Morning – Sunshine Foundation Romania

Is holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th February after all Masses. The Foundation works to significantly improve the lives and living conditions of children and young adults who have been abandoned by their families in oppressive and poorly managed orphanages in Romania.

For more information visit www.sunshine-foundation.com

Cancer Lifeline - thanks

Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the Coffee Morning / collection last weekend. The amount raised was £650.47. Cancer Lifeline, situated at 44 Alliance Avenue, provides a welcoming ‘home from home’ for individuals and their families living with cancer. For more information visit www.cancerlifeline.com or phone 9035 1999. Why not visit our boutique at 193 Antrim Road?

Northern Ireland Cancer Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Sunday 27th May – Friday 1st June, flights direct from Belfast. £599 with reduction for Oncology patients. Spiritual Director - Very Rev Sean McCartney. Pilgrims will be accompanied by medical, nursing and other Oncology staff. Phone 07516 759646 to enquire or request a booking form.

Resurrection Playgroup

Does your child enjoy playing with other children or maybe you would like them to have the opportunity to do so? Here at Resurrection Playgroup we provide a safe, caring and friendly environment with fully qualified members of staff. If your child is 3 years or over please phone 9039 1012 or call in and pick up an application form.

Cursillo Weekends in Benburb Priory

Men – Thursday 23rd February – Sunday 26th February, cost £100. Single rooms. Transport provided from Belfast. Contact Sean Cullen 9022 0492 or Peggy Kerr 9061 2234

Al-anon

Are you disturbed by someone else’s drinking? Then Al-anon can help. Please call 9068 2368.

A New Year Resolution

Do you want to learn more about the Catholic Faith? Do you want to enrich your prayer life? Do you want to develop close Catholic friendships? Do you want to grow closer to Jesus and his mother? Do you want to hand on our faith to our youth? If yes, then come as a guest to our Legion of Mary meeting, every Tuesday night at 7.30pm in Legion of Mary Headquarters, 14 Cliftonville Road. Tel: 9074 6626. You will be made very welcome.

The Quiet Hour

For the unity of Christians takes place every Wednesday 7 – 8pm in the Adoration Convent, 63 Falls Road. Every third Wednesday of the month there is a night vigil beginning with Mass at 7pm and concluding with Morning Prayer at 7am. Come and experience the Quiet Hour.

Oliver!

Fortwilliam Musical Society presents Oliver at Theatre at the Mill, Newtownabbey, Tuesday 12th – Saturday 17th March at 7.45pm and a Matinée on Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets priced £10 - £18.

Easter Fair

If you’re looking for somewhere to sell those special gifts and treats, why not join us? Sunday 25th March from 11am – 6pm. (Stall holders set up Sunday from 9am). CB Club, 287 Antrim Road (facing Waterworks) £10 per table, limited number of places – book early to avoid disappointment. Names needed by end of January for advertising.

St Agnes’ Choral Society

Proudly presents the family favourite ‘Annie’ - ‘The sun’ll come out tomorrow!’ in the Grand Opera House, Tuesday 28th February – Saturday 3rd March (including matinée on Saturday afternoon). This promises to be a show not to be missed.

Times of Mass and Confession

Holy Family Church

Monday – Friday 9.15am

Saturday Vigil 6.30pm

Sunday 9am, 11am, 12.30pm

Confession: Saturday 5.30 - 6pm

St Thérèse Church

Monday – Friday 10am, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7pm.

Saturday 10am and Vigil at 6pm

Sunday 10.30 and 12 noon.

Confession: Saturday 10.30 – 11am and 5 – 5.30pm.

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