23 November 2014 – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the universe EVANGELISATION INVOLVES CLOSE SHARING OF LIFE, OF JOY AND OF PAIN When the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles at Pentecost, they immediately set out to proclaim the Kingdom of God, speaking to each person in their own language. Today, “Jesus wants evangelisers who proclaim the good news not only with words, but above all by a life transfigured by God’s presence.” Today, “Spirit-filled evangelisers are evangelisers who pray and work” and neither is complete without the other. The first stage in the task of evangelisation is prayer, in its different forms — “The Church urgently needs the deep breath of prayer.” This prayer brings us into “a personal encounter with the saving love of Jesus,” and this in turn prompts us to share our joy, to evangelise. This closeness to the Lord means that we share his suffering in the suffering of others: “Sometimes we are tempted to be that kind of Christian who keeps the Lord’s wounds at arm’s length. Yet Jesus wants us to touch human misery, to touch the suffering flesh of others.” Evangelisation involves close sharing of life, of joy and of pain. IN HIS OWN WORDS committed missionary knows the joy of being a spring which spills over and refreshes others. Only the person who feels happiness in seeking the good of others, in desiring their happiness, can be a missionary. This openness of the heart is a source of joy... We do not live better when we flee, hide, refuse to share, stop giving and lock ourselves up in own comforts. Such a life is nothing less than slow suicide. This is a strongly phrased warning, not to invoke fear, but to emphasise the importance of our encounter with the Lord and the joy it brings. Here, Pope Francis shares from his own experience to illustrate what he means, and the intensity with which he believes it: “My mission of being in the heart of the people is not just a part of my life or a badge I can take off; it is not an �extra’ or just another moment in life. Instead, it is something I cannot uproot from my being without destroying my very self. I am a mission on this earth; that is the reason why I am here in this world.” We too are meant to be “sealed, even branded, by this mission of bringing light, blessing, enlivening, raising up, healing and freeing.” A THE MISSIONARY POWER OF INTERCESSORY PRAYER ne form of prayer moves us particularly to take up the task of evangelisation and to seek the good of others: it is the prayer of intercession. Let us peer for a moment into the heart of Saint Paul, to see what his prayer was like. It was full of people: “… I constantly pray with you in every one of my prayers for all of you… because I hold you in my heart” (Phil O 1:4, 7). Here we see that intercessory prayer does not divert us from true contemplation, since authentic contemplation always has a place for others. Like the evangelising power of personal piety, this emphasis may seem surprising at first, but praying for people constantly deepens our feelings of involvement with them; we care, we pray, and we are more likely to do something, to bring practical Good News. The Holy Father’s final words are on Mary, whom he calls the Mother of Evangelisation, and the letter ends with a prayer, the final part of which is here: SPIRIT-FILLED evangelisers continued PAUSE FOR PRAYER Virgin of listening and contemplation, Mother of love, Bride of the eternal wedding feast, pray for the Church, whose pure icon you are, that she may never be closed in on herself or lose her passion for establishing God’s kingdom. Star of the new evangelisation, help us to bear radiant witness to communion, service, ardent and generous faith, justice and love of the poor, that the joy of the Gospel may reach to the ends of the earth, illuminating even the fringes of our world. Mother of the living Gospel, wellspring of happiness for God’s little ones, pray for us. Amen. Alleluia! WHITE PARISH POINTERS n n Read this prayer together before or after Mass Thank God for the faith handed down, and hand it to the next generation. n ds series en Based on paragraphs 259-288 of The Joy of the Gospel “Soul Space - The Joy of the Gospel” is written by Fr Ed Hone, C.Ss.R. - Designed by Gabriel Carbone. Images from ShutterStock. Published by Redemptorist Communications, 75 Orwell Road, Dublin 6. Printed by Nicholson & Bass © REDEMPTORIST COMMUNICATIONS 2014 www.redcoms.org Season colour: SERIES: The Joy of the Gospel In this series, Fr Ed Hone, C.Ss.R. examines Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium on back p age ings: ’s read -17 Today 5 1-12.1 Ez 34:1 Ps 22 6.28 5:20-2 1 Cor 1 -46 1 Mt 25:3 THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE EVENT Parish Office Telephone: 90616300 130 Upper Dunmurry Lane Mon-1.00pm- 4.00pm Belfast, Tues-Fri- 10.00am-1.00pm BT17 0EW Fr. Rory Sheehan. PP email:[email protected] VISIT OUR PARISH WEBSITE www.ourladyqueenofpeacekilwee.com The Credenhill, Forest Park, Netherlands Residents Association and Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Church is holding its annual Christmas Tree event on Saturday, 6 December after the 6.30pm vigil mass... The event consists of children visiting Santa Claus in his grotto and receiving a selection box from the Big Man. Adults will be provided with Christmas cheer of hot mulled wine and mince pies and members of the residents association will be singing Christmas hymns. Our newly appointed Parish Priest, Fr. Rory, will be �switching on’ the Christmas tree lights. Everyone is welcome. Ho Ho Ho! and Seasons Greeting to you all and I hope the children and you come along and enjoy this highly successful community event. ADVENT RETREAT - Fr. Frank Downes O.P. @ Emmaus Date: 12 - 14th December 2014 (Weekend Retreat Friday - Sunday) Time: 7.00pm Friday - 2.30pm Sunday Total Cost €150 Residential or €100 Non Residential. Bookings can be made by calling Emmaus on 01-8700050 or on-line at www.emmaus.ie. Facilitator: Fr. Frank Downes O.P. Lord, we await your presence in our hearts as you bestow on us the gifts of wisdom; fresh understanding and new vision this Advent time’. DIVINE MERCY HOLY HOUR On Thursday 27th November at 7.30pm the Church of the Nativity, Poleglass will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet & Mass. CREATING PASTORAL COMMUNITIES. �You may remember that back in the Spring we did a count of the attendance at all our Masses over three weeks. This was part of a Review to help us plan for the future. Bishop Treanor has written a letter to the diocese outlining the next steps in a process called Creating Pastoral Communities. Copies of the letter are available at the back of the church.’ RECRUITMENT OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL The Parish Pastoral Council aims to enable parishioners to move closer to God and to promote an inclusive, vibrant parish. The Council has just completed delivery of its first year goals, culminating in the parish mission and is now seeking to recruit new members to join in their work for next year. If you are interested in joining our Parish Pastoral Council, please leave your name and contact details in the parish office by Monday 1st December. ST VINCENT DE PAUL SANTA APPEAL Once again we have been asked to help Santa to bring presents to those families who are under more pressure than most at Christmas time. Santa has asked us to help 30 children this year. If you would like to help please contact the parish office on 90616300 KEEP CALM-SLOW DOWN FOR CHRISTMAS Come and enjoy calm for a few hours in the middle of the Christmas frenzy. Slow down. Rest. Rediscover Christmas for yourself. Time for you-time for God. Space for yourself to pray and think, gently guided by Breige O’Hare.11am- 3pm Clonard Monastery, Saturday 6 December. Bring a packed lunch. Tea/coffee provided. Donation £5. Booking is essential. Ring Clonard 02890445950 or contact Breige through her website www.athomewithgod.co.uk EUCHARISTIC ADORATION- ”Will you spare an hour with me” We are desperately in need of adorers who can spare just one hour in divine intimacy with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament between 1.00pm – 5.00pm. If you are interested in putting your name forward please contact the Parish Office on 90616300. RECENTLY DECEASED Roisin McGrenaghan (Months Mind Noreen Donnelly (Months Mind) ANNIVERSARIES We pray for those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Peter McCusker and Maura Cushnahan Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them SOCIETY OF ST MARTHA There is an urgent need for additional volunteers to join some of the Church housekeeping teams especially for Saturday mornings at 10.30am. If you could give some time to this very necessary work please contact the parish office 90616300 CHILDREN'S LITURGY every Sunday at 10.00am and 12 noon Mass CHRISTMAS AT TOBAR MHUIRE. Join us for two great events and at the same time show your support for the work of the Passionist Community. Christmas Craft Fair and Christmas Candlelight Dinner Tobar Mhuire Craft Fair on 29th and 30th November from 1pm - 5pm. There's Face painting, Craft stalls, Refreshments and a visit to Santa. The annual Christmas Candlelight Dinner is being held again on 12th and 13th December. Please call the Secretary at Tobar Mhuire for more details and to make a reservation 02844 830242 THE SANCTUARY LIGHT: Has been dedicated on week beginning 23rd November �For a special intention’ WEEKLY OFFERING Envelope Offering £931.00 Loose Offering £338.00 Maintenance £291.00 Bishops Commissions £271.00 Many thanks for your continued support CHURCH HOUSEKEEPING: Group D Saturday 29th November 2014 ST. VINCENT de PAUL: Anyone needing help please contact 90616300 Details of MASS TIMES AND ADDITIONAL NOTICES can be seen on the Parish web site. SAFEGUARDING (PARISH AUDIT) The Safeguarding Committee recently completed The Parish Audit in relation to Safeguarding our children, young people and vulnerable adults. We are pleased to state that Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is compliant with all standards as outlined by the National Board for Safeguarding. All those volunteers in our parish, who are working with children, young people and vulnerable adults(Eucharistic Ministers to the Nursing Homes) are vetted through Access N.I. All have attended relevant Safeguarding Training . If you have concerns re: the safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult you can contact : Social Services Duty Social Worker 02890507000 PSNI Child Protection Team 028 90259457 02890650222 (out of hours) The Diocesan Safeguarding Office 02890492783 You can also speak to one of the committee members through the parish office (90 616300) Committee members are : Fr. Rory Sheehan, Mr. Gerry Heery, Mrs. Pauline Moane, Mrs. Joan Mc Keever (chair) THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL �Dear parishioners. The St Vincent de Paul as a Christian Society strives to help the genuinely needy. Neither poverty nor the Society discriminates. Sadly and increasingly we have bogus callers who abuse the Christian generosity of our parishioners whose support we depend on. It is difficult to refuse someone who presents as “seemingly” distressed as we may mistake the genuine for the bogus but we ask parishioners to direct anyone who contacts them seeking help, either at their homes or at the church, to call 90601899 or 90351561. FURNITURE APPEAL The St Vincent De Paul requires donations of good furniture and Bric-a brac on an on going basis to assist families who are being housed and seeking help. Meeting this demand is a constant struggle that may only be met through the public’s generosity. Aware of the many demands already made of parishioners and thankful for your continued support may we ask you to consider donating good used furniture to us by contacting any of our members or telephoning our area office on 90601899 VINCENT’S SHOP; Do you have a few hours to spend each week? Why not help out at our newly established Vincent’s Shop facing Turf Lodge. Volunteers urgently needed CLOTHES BANK A St Vincent De Paul clothes bank has been installed to the left of the Church in the car park. Used clothes are very welcome. All proceeds go to West Belfast. BAPTISMS - First Sunday of every month. To register please contact the parish office at least one month in advance of baptism. Parents presenting their first born child for Baptism will be expected to attend a pre-baptism meeting. Please contact the Parish Office to book a place at the meeting as spaces are limited. PRAYER LIBRARY A small prayer library is located in the Baptistery. There, you will find books of guidance, suggestions on prayer which you can borrow for use at home. Please record the details of the book you have borrowed and returned SAINT MALACHY’S FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE Saint Malachy’s Fundraising Committee are having a QUIZ NIGHT on Friday 28th November 2014 in St. Malachy’s Parish Centre at 8pm. Admission £5 (Pay at Door) CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR There will be a Christmas Craft Fair in St Kevin’s Hall, North Queen St, Belfast on Sunday 30th November between 10.00 – 4.00 ST GENEVIEVE’S HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday 6th December 2014 10.00am – 2.30pm £1 entrance fee donated to the school charity, AJOSEPO (funding development projects in Ethiopia and Nigeria) A wide range of stalls selling handmade, locally crafted products – a great opportunity for some Christmas shopping, Santa’s Grotto, café, raffle, performances throughout the day by our school choirs, band and traditional group and over 30 crafts stalls. Please come along and support our school charity. ARDS CCÉ CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Ards CCÉ will be celebrating this year’s Christmas concert at St Comgall’s Parish Centre, Bangor. The concert will be an extravaganza of Irish/Festive Music, Song and Dance and will be compered by local celebrity....George Jones! All the super talented kids from Ards will be participating at the event along with various other artists, including world famous vocalist Fr Martin O’Hagan! The concert will take place on Saturday 6th December with doors opening at 8pm. Admission is only £5 and there will be a ballot, mince pies, tea/coffee and a fully licensed bar available. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED FOR £5 AT MACE STORE, BRUNSWICK RD, BANGOR OR TICKET LINE 07955685745 FREE HEARING-AID CLINIC: Do you wear an NHS hearing aid or know someone who does? Action on Hearing Loss runs a free drop-in clinic at Harvester House, 4-8 Adelaide Street, Belfast BT2 8GA. Telephone 028 90239 619 Thursday 11th December. If you're having trouble with your hearing aid, need new batteries (they are free), need the tubing changed, or just need some information, come along and talk to our trained Action on Hearing Loss volunteers. They'll be glad to help Suffolk Library Thursday 27 Nov 14 10.30am to 12.30pm Finaghy Library Thursday 27 Nov 14 1.30pm to 3.30pm The Montague Centre (Fallswater Street) Wednesday 3 Dec 14 10am to 12pm Action on Hearing loss runs a free Hear to Meet group at Harvester House, 4-8 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8GA. VOLUNTEER APPEAL Action for Hearing Loss is setting up some new clinics in Belfast and we are looking for Volunteers – Contact Angela, on 02890 239 619. If you have a few hours to spare a month we would love to hear from you. �ALTERNATIVE MASS CARDS’ Alternative Mass Cards are on sale in the shop or from any member of the Apostolic Group. A priest does not need to sign them -The onus is on you to go to Mass and offer it up for the deceased and their family. A suggested contribution is £2.00. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA The stand in the front porch of the Church offers 16 different CD’s. We encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! A suggested donation of £2.00 per CD covers the basic costs. THE WAY OF ST JAMES -Camino de Santiago Sections from the Pyrenees to Santiago 22nd – 28th May 2015. 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation, with Breakfast and dinner daily; Coach and back-up car with group throughout; Walk leader with group throughout; All airport and local taxes; Travel insurance included.Flying from Dublin Airport COST £715.00 STG SEATS ARE LIMITED Single room supplement is extra £50.00 deposit secures a seat! For further details contact: Jean Reynolds 028 44830979 or email: [email protected] THE EXPLOREAWAY PROGRAMME If you are single and between 21 and 40 years of age and feel you may have an interest in religious life and would like to share with others similar questions then exploreAway aims to provide the input, support and accompaniment needed to help participants discern their call. The programme involves five residential weekends and one residential weekend retreat throughout the year, based in Dublin The weekends will provide input on vocation, discernment, prayer and religious life- its core values and the various ways it is lived. Email [email protected] or Tel 087 358 4447 or 085 766 4480 ADOPTERS NEEDED NOW Family Care Adoption Services is presently seeking families who would be interested in adopting children aged between 2 – 6 years and who need the love and attention of a caring and understanding family. Could this be you? If you would like to find out more please contact Family Care Adoption Services on: Belfast: 028 90691133 or [email protected] Website: www.familycaresociety.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you FRIENDS IN FAITH GROUP- CLONARD- Come and join us ! Are you in your 30’s,40’s, 50’s or over, Interested in making new friends / living & sharing your faith together / participating in various events,. Interested in finding out more ? Why not come along and see for yourself. Simply register now by emailing your name to [email protected] or text your name/to 07842960198 and we will be in touch. CHRISTMAS PIONEER GIFTS Sacred Heart Calendars and diaries for 2015 as well as Christmas cards are available from the Diocesan Pioneer Office, 68 Berry St. Tel no. 9089 4070 or Josephine @9061 7116. MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS… …AND CHANGE YOUR OWN LIFE FOREVER Since 1960, Viatores Christi has aimed to respond to needs overseas and at home by giving people an opportunity to share their lives and skills with those in need. People from all backgrounds and professions join VC - people who want to challenge themselves to make a difference in the world, however big or small. If you want to explore such a challenge, and you are interested in learning more email [email protected] call 01-8689986 or visithttp://viatoreschristi.com/events/ URGENT: PROJECT LOVE: The Justice Minister of the Northern Ireland Assembly David Forde has launched a public consultation on legalising abortion in cases of, what he refers to as, lethal feotal abnormality and sexual crime. Every Life Counts has launched the Project Love campaign to give you more information and help you make your submission to the Justice Minister. For further information on PROJECT LOVE or to receive your free Submission Card, please contact, Every Life Counts on 07927412226 or email us at [email protected] RISE IN ROAD DEATHS Tragically so far this year 57 people have lost their lives on Northern Ireland’s roads. This figure is the same as for the whole of 2013. We are told that most of the deaths on our roads could be prevented. We all share the responsibility of making our roads safer. This means slowing down, wearing our seatbelts, paying full attention to the road and never driving after drinking alcohol. It sounds simple. It makes sense. We just need to do it. Road users may wish to sign up to the Department of Environment’s “Share the Road to Zero” programme which has one aim - zero road deaths in Northern Ireland. Pledging is quick, easy and FREE and when you sign up, you will receive weekly road safety tips about how you and your loved ones can stay safe on our roads these coming months. Let us pray for all those in our parish who have been affected in some way by a road death. TIDY GRAVES We Tidy Graves is offering a tidy up service and placing of a Christmas wreath on a loved ones grave from only £15. Contact Andrew on 02890 292 140 or mobile 0771 8282 816 Website: www.wetidygraves.com CHERNOBYL CHILDREN APPEAL We are a locally based Charity offering children living in the areas most heavily contaminated by the radioactive fallout a respite holiday, helping them recover from the effects of the disaster. The short time that they spend with us greatly improves their health and offers a tremendous boost to their immune system. If you can help, please contact Mairead on 07752399393 anytime on Sunday or after 7pm the rest of the week. You can also email us at :- [email protected] INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? The charity Lifeni is looking for volunteers for their charity shop on the Lisburn Road. If you would like to find out more please contact Jayne/Joanne @90438339. We are also seeking donations of good quality clothes, accessories, shoes, books and bric-a-brac. Lifeni caring, educating, upholding the value of human life. SÓLÁS “Unique volunteering opportunities for Retired Teachers to provide 1:1 support to children, with additional educational needs, in primary schools in West and North Belfast. One morning per week is required for a minimum of 15 weeks, full induction will be provided and the start date will be October/November 2014. Please contact Sólás on 02890 247600 or email [email protected] for further information and registration pack”. ACTION CANCERS SUPPORT SERVICES  Counselling (for adults and children over the age of 5) – counselling provides an opportunity to explore thoughts and feelings, to identify worries and concerns and to create self awareness and bring about change. Examples of therapies used include: Person Centred Counselling; Sandplay/art therapy; Thought Field Therapy and Emotional Freedom Technique  Complementary therapies which include: reflexology, aromatherapy, relaxation techniques, Bach Flower remedies, gentle massage, Bowen and Emmett therapy.  Acupuncture clinic – acupuncture can help with pain and symptom control.  One to one Coaching.  A group focused Positive Living Programme – this programme uses life coaching techniques to help people reflect, refocus, build coping skills and set personal goals to be able to move forward positively with life after a cancer diagnosis. For further information Tel 90803344 or email [email protected] or visit the website at www.actioncancer.org WERE YOU ABUSED WHEN YOU WERE IN AN INSTITUTION? TALK TO US - WE WILL LISTEN” The Historic Institutional Abuse Inquiry is an independent Inquiry set up to investigate abuse of children in residential institutions (but not schools) in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995. Abuse could be sexual or physical abuse, or emotional abuse or neglect. The Inquiry has an Acknowledgment Forum where you can come and tell experienced professionals in private, and in confidence, about abuse you experienced. Another part of the inquiry will investigate abuse, and then make recommendations to the Northern Ireland government. You can choose to talk to both parts, or to either part, of the Inquiry. If you were abused in an institution, or saw others being abused, the Inquiry wants to talk to you. It hopes that as many people as possible who experienced abuse in institutions, or witnessed others being abused, will come forward to help the Inquiry investigate the way these children were treated, and what should be done about it. If you know someone who was abused encourage them to contact us. If you want to contact us you can get more information on our website www.hiainquiry.org. If you live in the UK you can write to us at FREEPOST HIA Inquiry, or ring us at our FREEPHONE number 0800 068 4935. If you live outside the UK you can write to us at HIA Inquiry, PO Box 2080, Belfast, BT1 9QA, HEAVEN’S ROAD FM CATHOLIC RADIOwww.heavensroadfm.com is a new internet Radio broadcasting Catholic programmes, prayers, interviews and music. Their website broadcasts up to 40 Masses and other services daily and has over 200+ podcasts available as Listenagain. Tune in and listen/watch. The Radio is run on a shoestring by unpaid volunteers, so any donation, however small, would be very welcome. Cheques should be made payable to Heavens Road fm Catholic Radio and sent to Heavens Road fm Radio, St John’s Seminary, Wonersh, Guildford, GU5 0QX. Follow on Facebook (Heavens Roadfm) or twitter (@HeavensRoadFM). Heavens Road fm Catholic Radiowww.heavensroadfm.com is broadcasting a special series of programmes on Vocations startingSunday 12th Oct. Tune in and enjoy this new series on our Catholic radio. Their website broadcasts up to 40 live Masses daily. They are also looking for enthusiastic people to help make programmes and techies to operate the Radio. Further info athttp://www.heavensroadfm.com/vols/. Follow on Facebook (Heavens Roadfm) or twitter (@HeavensRoadFM). SERVING AFRICA THROUGH OLD COMPUTERS Camara are a Local Charity based in Unit 10, Townsend Enterprise Park. Belfast BT13 2 ES, who take old computers, wipe the data, refurbish them and set them up in schools in Africa as computer labs. Combined with accredited training courses and ongoing maintenance we have taught over half a million young people how to use a computer. This vital skill in today's world opens up unending opportunities for the young people whilst also building a better future for the country. To do this amazing work we need old computers. There is huge demand from Africa for Camara computers as we send them preloaded with software and train the teachers how to use them. From 11th November we will run our annual "One week, One Thousand Computers" campaign. Churches in Northern Ireland contributed over a quarter of this last year. This annual event tries to find 1,000 unused and unwanted pcs and laptops for reuse in deprived schools in Africa. Camara wipe and repair computers of all ages, shapes and sizes, load them with educational software and ship them to one of Camara’s seven African Hubs where they are distributed to the most deprived schools. We are asking people to dig out their old computers that are gathering dust. Visit www.camara.org for details of where to drop your computers off between 9.30 and 4.30 any week day. For your information. It costs £100 per computer to process, ship and provide the relevant training and maintenance for a minimum of 21 children to learn how to use it over the next 3 years. Most schools require a 25 computer suite at a cost of £2,500. Whilst we are not asking for donations anyone who feels they would like to support Camara in this way may do so through https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/camara or by sending a donation along with a computer to our base in 10, Townsend Enterprise Park. HELP IMPROVE LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S…… Give time, get inspired Volunteers are vital to our work and make a real difference to everyone living with Parkinson’s in the Belfast area. You can volunteer for us in lots of ways, from raising awareness of Parkinson’s to helping at a support group. Here’s what some of our volunteers say about volunteering at Parkinson’s UK: “I feel that I am part of something really special and that what is achieved really does make a difference to people with Parkinson’s.” “Raising funds for research gives me hope that a cure will be found”. “Volunteering lets me focus on what I can do, rather than what I can’t do because of my Parkinson’s.” Join us today and you will be part of a team with full training to carry out your role. You will also have a dedicated person to support you and receive out of pocket expenses. For more information on the volunteer roles available and an application pack contact Paula Mc Larnon, Branch and Volunteer Support, 0844 225 3684 or email [email protected]
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