Lenten SundaysHealing the Hurt

Starting this Sunday eveningin

Our Lady of Lourdes Churchat 7pm.

Guest Speaker Mickey Harte, Acceptance and Healing.

Do come along.********

Evening Mass Times during Lent in our Pastoral AreaMellifont/Tullyallen Monday, Wednesday &

Friday 7.30pmSt. Peter’s Church Tuesday St. Anthony’s

Novena 7.30pmMell Parish Wednesday 7.30pm.

********A second collection, will be taken up next weekend

after the parish collection, for the support of the workof the Irish Episcopal Conference & the World Meeting of Families third National Collection.

Pope Francis has asked us to prepare for the 9th WorldMeeting of Families by reflecting on Amoris Laetitia

(The Joy of Love), his apostolic exhortation released in2016. Pope Francis believes that the family is good

news for today’s world. We are inviting families in ourparish to join us on our journey of preparation for theworld Meeting of Families and to be part of the events

in Dublin from 21st – 26th August.

We remind all families that our ‘Family Mass’ takesplace in Our Lady of Lourdes Church next Sunday at

12noon. Refreshments served afterwards.

The Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes would like Doctors and Nurses to join the Pilgrimage Team from 12th – 17th May 2018. Live registration withIMC/GMC is required. All enquiries to the General Secretary Martin Feeney,email secretary4adlh@gmail.com or tel 004428- 30868057.

Cúpla Focal: Try out your ‘cúpla focal’ over a cappuccino and bun on Wednesday21st February at 11am in Café Nero, West Street. This is not a class, just a relaxedway to rediscover your forgotten school Irish. Eolas Ben 086-2663392.

Boomerang one stop youth service and café … Let’s Talk Youth: Help yourchild/teen “Be Happy & Content” presented by John Lonergan on Wednesday 28thFebruary at 10.00am in the Boomerang Café, 62, Fair Street. Everyone welcome.Boomerang contact details 041-9839916 or info@boomerangcafe.ieThe Alzheimers Group Church Gate collection will take place on Saturday24th/Sunday 25th February. Your support is much appreciated.

The monthly meeting of St. Joseph’s Young Priests’ Societytakes place in the Community Services Centre, Scarlet Cres-cent, on Thursday 22nd February at 7.30pm. New members arewelcome on the night. The Society invites parishioners to itsannual Afternoon of Prayer & Reflection, in the Synod Hall, Armagh Cathedralon Sunday 25th February, beginning with Mass at 2.30pm, celebrant Cardinal SeanBrady. All are welcome to join with us in praying for vocations to the priesthoodin our diocese.

As part of our Parish preparation for the World Meeting of Families, marriedcouples celebrating the important milestones of 10, 25, 40, 50 & 60 years anniver-saries in 2018, are invited to give their names into either sacristy or to any of thepriests. We hope to arrange a Mass to mark these special occasions. We encourageparishioners to notify us of upcoming anniversaries within their families.

Readers required … If you are interested in becoming a Reader of the Word in ei-ther church please contact Fr. Barry, or leave your name and contact details withany of the priests or sacristans. A programme of training will be provided. This isa great opportunity to spread the word of God in the service of the faith commu-nity.

Catechesis to rediscover the riches of your Baptism continues every Monday andThursday until 25th March at 8pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church (crying room).Christ has been sent to help you. Open the door of your heart.

Archdeacon J. Carroll PPSt. Peter’s Parochial House

041-9838537Fr. Paul Murphy CCSt. Peter’s Presbytery

041-9838239.

Canon P. McDonnellFr. Maciej Zacharek CCFr. Barry Matthews CC

Our Lady of Lourdes Presbytery 041-9831899

Deacon David DurriganDeacon John Taaffe

THE BARBICAN, St. Peter’s Parish Centre. Phone 041 - 9807416.

St. Peter's Parish NewsletterYear B of the Sunday Cycle. : www.saintpetersdrogheda.ie

Sunday 18th February 2018Sunday Masses:

St Peter’s Church:- Saturday Vigil 6.15pm; Sunday 8.00am; 11.00am;12.15pmOur Lady of Lourdes:- Saturday Vigil 7.30pm; Sunday 9.30am;10.30am; 12 noon.

The Rosary for Vocations is recited daily after the 10 o’clock Mass in Our Ladyof Lourdes Church and after the 10.30am Mass in St. Peter’s Church for worldpeace and the protection of the unborn.

Eucharistic AdorationAdorers are required for the following times:

Sunday 3 – 4pm, Tuesday 1 – 2am & Thursday 5 – 6pmFor further information or to volunteer phone Anna at 9836661 orBreda at 9836896.Information for those discerning the call to priesthood may be found on www.ar-maghpriest.com or by contacting any of the priests of the parish.

Armagh Diocesan Pastoral CentreOne to One Bereavement Support, confidentiality assured. Appointment not

necessary, no cost involved. Thursday mornings from 10.30am.-12.30pm.Venue Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk.

Enquiries from 10am – 2pm on 042-9336393Pastoral Parents Family Programme will continue on Friday mornings from10.30am – 12noon. For information contact John 086-8611531

The Irish Cancer Society operates a free transport service for patients attendinghospital for chemotherapy treatment. Volunteer drivers collect patients from their home, leave them to the hospital and after theirtreatment take them home. Volunteer expenses are paid. Patientswishing to avail of this free service should contact their healthcareprofessional, visit the Society’s website at irishcancer.ie or contactthe Irish Cancer Society for more information on 01-2310522Camino de Santiago de Compostela … Walk part of the Way of St. James …during the week pilgrims will walk 130 kilometres approximately. A spiritual di-rector and guide will accompany the group. For further details about the CaminoExperience and booking contact Armagh Parish Office on 028-37522813

Local pilgrimage to Fatima departs 14th September for 7 nights. Hotel Avenida.Further details from Bridie Murray on 086-3855079.

Playmates Montessori School based in St. Joseph’s CBS, Sunday’s Gate andPresentation School, Ballymakenny Road: Names are now being accepted forSeptember 2018. Children who are 3 or 4 years old in 2018 are entitled to theECCE scheme (free pre-school year). Further information from Jackie 086-3697983.

Baptism Due to the need to plan ahead, our Baptism Team re-quests that parents give 4 weeks advance notice to a priest of theparish at either presbytery. Congratulations to all parents blessedwith a new baby. We will endeavour to help you celebrate the

sacrament of Baptism with joy.

We pray for the repose of the souls ofTerry Reilly, Flanagan TerracePauline McLoughlin, Ballsgrove, late of Hand StreetMa ythey rest in peace. Amen

Bereavement Counselling on a one-to-one basis is available at the Drogheda Com-munity Services Centre, Scarlet Crescent, Drogheda. There is no charge for this serviceand a panel of trained counsellors is available during the day and evenings to seeclients on an individual basis. For more information contact the Centre on 041-9836084

Mass at 10.00am. including Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in OurLady of Lourdes Church on Monday mornings.Tuesday: Novena in honour of St. Anthony at 10.30.am. and 7.30.pm. in St. Peter’s Church.The Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is recited on Wednesday morningsafter the 10.30am Mass in St. Peter’s Church.

St Vincent de Paul if you need help or wish to become a volunteer at 041-9835914Drogheda Women’s and Children’s Refuge Centre Ltd. Helpline open 24 hours perday 7 days per week. Tel 041-9844550 website www.droghedarefuge.org SOSAD Suicide Bereavement Support Group, further details on 086-6698735Amen: Group Meetings for Male victims of Domestic Abuse. For further information,contact 046-9023718GROW a group that supports people with mental health issues. Every Tuesday at7pm in the Community Office, Park St., Dundalk, 086-7706067.

Church collection for the weekend 10th /11th February 2018Loose €1,764 Envelopes € 1,694 Total €3,458

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