Contents

Cause of
Bl. Charles

Healing of
Mr. Dormans

Gold Jubilee
of profession

"Get-Together"

Dedication of
Littlepace Chapel

Report
Vocations

News of

Ardoyne
Mount Argus
The Graan

Spirituality

The Joy of
Christmas

 

St. Gabriel's, The Graan

The normal work continues at The Graan. Tuesday night Prayer Group's devoted to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary, with Fr Terence as spiritual director.

There is a Scripture Group on Wednesday night as well as the Charismatic Group on Thursday night, with Frs Michael and Casimir as spiritual directors.

We are delighted to welcome Fr Ailbe as a member of our community. Thank God Ailbe is keeping well again.

In October we had Harvest Thanksgiving which was a beautiful occasion for all of us. We gave £1,000 to Goal and £1,000 to St Vincent de Paul. St Vincent de Paul were also able to give large food hampers to 15 families as a result of gifts given by the congregation on that day.

In November there was a Bereavement Night for the people of the area. The chapel was full for what has become an annual event. Sadly there are always more and more bereaved people and more and more people in need of consolation.

The Graan Dinner Dance was held on the last Friday in November. This year tickets sold out almost two months before the event, which considering there were so many celebratory GAA Dances at the same time, was a minor miracle. We had a wonderful night which was successful from a Community building point of view as well as financially. The winning ticket was sold by Mary Devine, who helps us here in the Monastery and the winner was Nora Smyth from Enniskillen. She was delighted with her win. Our thanks to Frs. Aidan and Victor for travelling on such a cold night to be with us. We appreciate your support as always.

At present we are preparing for Christmas at The Graan. Confessions are already building up steadily. But we look forward to having a peaceful and happy Christmas together.

We wish Holy Cross, Ardoyne well in their Draw in December and many good people from the area bought tickets. We hope at least one can come our way.

Br Mark and all are in good health here. Fr Brendan continues to do well in the Nursing home.

We take this opportunity of wishing each and everyone of you a very Happy Christmas. And if you are passing by you will be most welcome to call with us at The Graan. From Brian, Casimir, Mark, Terence, Ailbe, Michael and all of the Staff of The Graan, Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Fr. Brian D'Arcy C.P.