Sunday 2nd May 2010

5th Sunday of Easter

Jesus said to his disciples: “I give you a new commandment: love one another; as I have loved you, you also must love one another”. It is said that familiarity breeds contempt. Maybe contempt is too strong a word when we apply this statement to the command of Jesus; it is more likely to be indifference. We hear it and leave it. But this commandment, if it were to be lived out by us, would revolutionise the world. The most obvious place for living it is in marriage and family life. There continues to be far too much mediocrity in marriage and family relationships and this spills over rather than the passionate love of Christ. This power of love is to be lived in our faith community. But again mediocrity is more the flavour of our community than joy and gladness. And the love of Christ, lived by us his followers, knows no bounds but is destined to reach the ends of the earth to heal the divisions of humanity.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

The Things That Haven't Been Done Before

The things that haven't been done before,
Those are the things to try;
Columbus dreamed of an unknown shore
At the rim of the far-flung sky,
And his heart was bold and his faith was strong
As he ventured in dangers new,
And he paid no heed to the jeering throng
Or the fears of the doubting crew.
The many will follow the beaten track
With guideposts on the way,
They live and have lived for ages back
With a chart for every day.
Someone has told them it's safe to go
On the road he has travelled o'er,
And all that they ever strive to know
Are the things that were known before.
A few strike out, without map or chart,
Where never a man has been,
From the beaten paths they draw apart
To see what no man has seen.
There are deeds they hunger alone to do;
Though battered and bruised and sore,
They blaze the path for the many, who
Do nothing not done before.
The things that haven't been done before
Are the tasks worth while to-day;
Are you one of the flock that follows, or
Are you one that shall lead the way?
Are you one of the timid souls that quail
At the jeers of a doubting crew,
Or dare you, whether you win or fail,
Strike out for a goal that's new?

Notices for Parish Bulletin: Should reach the parish office by Wednesday. Email to: clonesparish@eircom.net or Fax to 047 20751. It is not always
possible to include all notices due to lack of space.

Deaths:

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Seamun McElgunn, Kilturk

The Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group:

Are holding the Annual May Novena in Honour of Our Lady from the 1st to 9th May 2010 in St. Louis Convent Chapel, Monaghan at 7.15am, 11am and 8pm each day with a mass at 3pm on Sunday the 2nd May for the Anointing of the Sick.

Faith & Light- Knock Pilgrimage: Annual Pilgrimage Saturday 15th May 2010. Bus departs the Diamond, Clones at 9.15am. For more details and to book a seat please contact Mary O Neill on 047-51745.

THE SICK & HOUSEBOUND WILL BE VISITED @ USUAL TIMES

Collectors for May:
(Vigil) Ann Adamson, Gerry Fleming, Danny Morgan, Gary Neeson
(9.30) Geraldine Nolan, Frank Farrell, Patrick Maguire, Sean McCaughey
(11.30) Janet Newell, Ben Quinn, Tom McGrane, Philomena Maguire

St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society: Monthly Meeting on Tues 27th April @ 8pm in the Parish Meeting Room.

Clogher Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Tues July 6th - Sun July 11th 2010. Total fare €730 or sterling equivalent - includes full board accommodation, insurance, taxes & coach transfer to & from Belfast International Airport from designated points throughout the diocese. Pilgrims contact—P J McGilly 677 37850; Invalid contact - Fr Joseph Mullin 677 21342.

Lough Derg: (Programme for 2010)

May 1st One Day Retreats Commence May 5th Quiet Day
May 15th Special Day May 17th Special Workshop
June 1st 3 Day Pilgrimage start Aug 13th Last Day for starting 3day Pilgrimage
Aug 18th 1 Day Retreats resume Aug 23rd Special Workshop
Aug 28th Family Day Aug 31st Special Day
Sept 1st Quiet Day Sept 7th Special Day
Sept 12th Pilgrimage Walk Sept 15th Special Day

Helplines

So many feel pain & hurt, so many feel alone, helpless. Whether you are young or old, don't carry a worry or burden alone. A problem shared is a problem halved.

Addiction Resource Centre: 047 72100 & 086 8241228

St Vincent de Paul: 085 2417455

Aware : 1890303302 & 01 6617211

Samaritans: 1850 60 90 90 & 01 872 7700

Teenline: 1800 833 634 & 01 462 2122

Alzheimers Society: 1800 341 341

GROW: 1890 474 474 & 01 873 4029

SACRED HEART CHURCH , CLONES

Weekend Masses: Sat 7 pm (Vigil) Sun 9.30 am and 11.30am.
Confessions: Sat 10.20am; Sat 6.30—6.50; 1st Fri. 9.40am
Baptisms: By arrangement with the priest on Baptisms for the month
Marriage: By arrangement. Three month’s notice is required
Anointing Sick: At any time.
Adoration : Wednesday 10.30am—10pm

Masses for the Week

Sat 7.00pm John & Margaret McCabe & Celia Cotter, Magheraveely/Dublin
Leo Craig, NTB Rd Virginia Kiraliute, Lithuania &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Tom, Teresa & Chris Aspell, Cara St

Tues 10.00 James & Mae McMahon, Fermanagh Tce

Wed 10.00 P J Murray, NTB Rd
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 John Flanagan, O’Neill Pk

Fri 10.00 Bridget & Patrick Corrigan, O’Neill Pk
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Seamus, Kathleen & Ann O’Brien, & James & Mary Ann O’Brien
2pm Latin Mass (Note change of date)
7.00pm (Vigil) Phyllis & Barney McNeill, NTB Rd &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: M Connolly, K McPhillips, Sr Loreta Mary, A M Greenan

ST. MACARTAN’S, AGHADRUMSEE

Masses: Sat 8pm(Vigil); Sun 10am. Fri 8pm;
Confessions: First Sat 7.30 pm. 1st Fri 7.30 pm
Baptisms: By arrangement with priest on Baptisms for month (See above)
Adoration : Wednesday 7.30pm—9.30pm

Masses for the Week

Sat 8pm John, Elizabeth & Joe Rooney Greagholia

Sun 10am James McNamee, Tonitybog

Mon 8pm Mass (Rosary @ 7.30pm) & Holy Hour

Wed 9.30am Mass (Rosary)

Thurs 7.30pm Holy Hour of Adoration

Fri 9.30am—7.30pm Adoration for Vocations

Fri 8pm Deceased Bikers Mass

Sat 8pm John & Margaret Collins, Kilrid

Sun 10 James Lynch & Deceased Relatives, Mullans

Servers: Team B

GFC Lotto: No Winner.
Winning No’s 3, 5, 8, 23, jackpot now £1,300, thank you.

Altar Society for May: Mary Breslin, Catherine Higgins

Collectors for May:
(Vigil) Michael G McCabe, Michelle Faux, Niall Beggan, Teresa McCabe
(10am) Alice Carey, Clara Crudden, Liam Lynch, Pascal Manley

ST. ALPHONSUS, CONNONS

Masses: Sun 11.00 am.
Confessions: 1st Thurs. 6.30pm; 1st Sun 10.40
Baptisms: By arrangement with priest on Baptisms for the month

Sun 11am.

(2nd May) Deceased Members McCaffrey Family, Drumgramp

(9th May) Deceased Members McPhillips Family, Cloncallick & Annagheane

Altar Servers (9th) Zoe Clarke, Damien Connolly

Gift Bearers (9th) McPhillips Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 4, 13, 15, 27, jackpot now €9,400, thank you

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Parishioners are reminded to complete and return Mini Marathon Sponsorship Cards to Jeanette Coyle as soon as possible

Collectors for May: Thomas McCaffrey, Aidan McCaffrey

Altar Society for May: Joan McEniff, Mary McCaffrey

Knock Summer Festival 2010-“Walk By Faith”: The Knock Summer Festival is for all people between the ages of 18-35 on the 25th-27th of June. Over the three days there will be talks, workshops, drum, dance, prayer, music and reflection. It is a great opportunity to step out of the busyness of life to question, explore, ignite and celebrate your faith .The festival costs €70 but this includes food, accommodation and access to all that’s happening. Music by Elation Ministries. For more information contact: (094) 9388100,/ (094) 9375035/ 0876927850 or visit www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival

Mums & Dads : A parenting skills programme is taking place in Clones town it is suited to children aged between 0-10 yrs.This six week course will cover topics such as Developing Routines, tips for managing your child’s behaviour, the value of play, how our attitudes can influence our children Date to be confirmed. To book a place please contact Colette Quigley @ Monaghan County Childcare Committee on 047 72896/ 0871309778

Monaghan Citizens Information: Do you feel you have been unfairly dismissed? Have you been made redundant? Are you being treated unfairly in the workplace? Check out Employment Rights at Monaghan Citizens' Information Centre at 23 North Road, Monaghan. Tel. 047 82622, email: monaghan@citinfo.ie or Carrickmacross Farney Resource Centre. Tel. 0429663454, email farneyinfo@eircom.net

Neven Maguire Cookery Night in Creighton Hotel: Clones on Wednesday 12th May, 2010 at 8pm, preceded by Local Farmers Market at 7pm. To book your ticket contact Gaelscoil Eois on 047 52162. Organised by Gaelscoil Eois Parents Association

Horticultural Course: Bookings now being taken for FETEC Horticulture/Plant Care & maintenance course to be held on Tues mornings from 10am—1pm, starting Tues 27th April for 17 weeks. Tel 047 52997 or email Josephine@cassandrahand.ie

Walking for Health: Join us every Thursday evening @ 7pm @ the Cassandra Hand Centre for a short walk.

Clothes Collection: We are continuing to collect clothes at the Cassandra Hand Centre & are open every morning from 10—12.30. We also have a special collection day organised for Sat 8th May 10am—4pm

Alzheimers Tea Day: Will be held in the Drop in Centre @ the Youth Club, Largy on Wed morning 5th May from 10.30—12.30. Please support this worthy cause

Sale of Work: The Cassandra Hand Centre are organising a fund-raising Sale of Work mid June & are looking for donations of items e.g. unwanted gifts—toiletries, candles, ornaments, pictures etc. We will also have flower plants for sale so now is the time to pot up your slips.

National Learning Network Monaghan - Employer Based Training Programme @ Freshstart programme: We are now recruiting for the above programmes. One is classroom based to upskill in Computers & get Fetec qualifications in relevant modules. The other is to get a workplacement of your choice with 1 day per week in the classroom. For more information call Maureen on 087 6500921 (Mon—Fri 9—5)

If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive

One friend, one person who is truly understanding, who takes the trouble to listen to us as we consider a problem can change our whole outlook on the world.