Sunday 2nd August 2009

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH Fr Duffy P.P.. 047-51048 Fr Gorman C.C. 048 67751231 Fr Kearns C.C. 047 51064

Prayers are the Stairs to God

Prayers are the stairs
we must climb every day
If we would reach God
there is no other way,
For we learn to know God
when we meet Him in prayer
And ask him to lighten
our burden of care

So start in the morning
and, though the way’s steep,
Climb ever upwards
‘til your eyes close in sleep-
For prayers are the stairs
that lead to the Lord,
And to meet Him in prayer
is the climber’s reward.

St Alphonsus Church, Connons

Dr Joseph Duffy, Bishop of Clogher was the chief celebrant at a ceremony of blessing and reopening of St Alphonsus Church on Fri July 24th. The packed congregation included invited guests, present and former priests of the parish and leaders of other local Christian Churches. The completed work was favourably commented upon as was the support given by parishioners of Clones Parish and beyond.

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially:

Canon Morris, Castleblaney

Margaret Slowey, Ardara,

Lily King, Doohamlet

Baptisms: We welcome into God’s community:

Martin Joseph Maughan, Euan Crudden

Marriage: We wish God’s blessing to newly-weds:
Kieran Tynan & Nadine McKenna

The Sick & Housebound

will be visited at usual times

Collectors for August:
(Vigil) Mary O’Neill, Raymond Cullen, Paul O’Harte, Stan Kelly
(9.30) Ann McEntee, Elizabeth McDonald, Philomena Maguire, Brendan Carolan
(11.30) Alphonsus Killen, Kevin McMenamin, John McManus, Eamon Monaghan

Marriage Preparation Workshops: Fridays 8—10.30pm; Saturdays 10am—5pm, €150 per couple (Early Booking Advised)

18th & 19th Sept 2009 26th & 27th Feb 2010
16th & 17Oct 2009 26th & 27th March 2010
6th & 7th Nov 2009 23rd & 24th April 2010
4th & 5th Dec 2009 14th & 15th May 2010
15th & 16th Jan 2010 11th & 12th June 2010

Contact Accord, St Macartan’s College, Monaghan. Tel: 047 83359, Mon—Fri 10am-2pm

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 All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Phyllis Maguire, NTB Rd
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 May & Joe Maguire, O’Neill Pk

Tues 10.00 McNeill Family, Clones/Dundalk

Wed 10.00 Mai & Thomas Tracey, Fairview
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Mairead Mohan, Carn Dunn

Fri 10.00 John, Mary & Malachy Armstrong, Carn

Sat 10.00 Charles & Bridget O’Neill,Analore
7.00pm (Vigil) Joseph & Mary Kirke, 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: A Tracey, M Lennon, T Healy, P Connolly, M Coogan

Mon 10.00am Mick & Teresa Corr, Tiernahinch

Tues 10.00am Annie & Pat Beggan, O’Neill Pk

Wed 10.00am Frank Maguire, O’Neill Pk

Thurs 10.00am Brigid & Charlie McManus, Tiernahinch

Fri 10.00am Hetta & James Callaghan, Bohola/Clontivrin /Philadelphia

Fri 7pm Vigil Mass for Feast of the Assumption

Sat 10.00am Feast of the Assumption James & Margaret Davey, Roslea Rd

Sat 7.00pm (Vigil) Benny Reilly, Tiernahinch, Pat McKenna, Cara St &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: U Maguire, M Nicholl, A Connolly, M O’Neill, P Toye

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 Mass

Sun 10am Mass

Mon 7.30pm Mass & Adoration (Rosary @ 7.20)

Wed 9.30am Mass

Thurs 7.30pm Holy Hour of Adoration for our Lady’s Intentions

Fri 8pm Frank & Mary Ellen Faux & Deceased Relatives, Tattynagolan

Sat 9.30am Mass

Sat 8pm Tommy Brady

Sun 10 Arthur & Margaret Maguire, Follom Little

Mon 7.30pm Mass & Adoration (Rosary @ 7.20)

Wed 9.30am Mass

Thurs 7.30pm Holy Hour of Adoration for Our Lady’s Intentions

Fri 8pm James & Cassie Donaghy & Hugh-Pat Cadden, Cornacrieve

Sat 10.00am Mass for Feast of the Assumption

Sat 8pm Hugh McCabe, Cortagher

Sun 10am Thomas, Edward & Mary Boyle & Deceased Relatives, Boneyblaneybawn

Altar Society for August: Vera Quinn, Alice Carey, Paula O’Hara

Collectors for August:

(Vigil) Darren Kearns, Gerard Kearns, Gerard O’Hara, James McCaffrey

(10am) Barney Boyle, Harry McCarron, Hugh Crudden, Kathleen Boyle

Servers: Team G Thomas Beggan, Garbhán Boyle
(9th) Team H Louise Flanagan, Megan Flynn

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 2, 5, 9, 20, jackpot now £3,800, thank you.

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 August) Mass
(9th August) Deceased Members Moore Family, Clonrye

Sat 11am (15th August) Feast of the Assumption

Sun 11am (16th August) George & Brigid Bennett, Clontivrin

Altar Servers (9th) Rebecca Gavin, Jessica Gavin, Damien Connolly
(16th) Daniel Maguire, Caolan Maguire, Claire McCaffrey

Reader (9th) Member of Moore Family (16th) Sean McCabe

Gift Bearers (9th) Moore Family (16th) Bennett Family

Currin Lotto:No Winner. Winning No’s: 7, 9, 11, 13,jackpot now €3,800, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Fatima Pilgrimage: Special Pilgrimage to Fatima celebrating 60th Anniversary of the presentation of Irish Monstrance, departs 8th Oct 2009 from Dublin & Knock. 7 nights in Hotel Tres Pastorinhos, guided tours, cost €800. Spiritual Director travelling with group. For details contact Mrs Bridget Hanna, Brookeborough, Tel: 028 89531364/ 077456 53984. email hannabridget@hotmail.com

Cuan Mhúire: Annual Church Gate Collection on this weekend 1st & 2nd August, please support. Annual Novena takes place from 7th to 15th August. We hope that you will be able to join us one of the evenings. For details contact Cuan Mhúire, Corfad, Ballybay, Tel: 042 9748533.

Walking for Health: Join us every Tuesday @ 7.30pm for a short walk (set your own pace) starting from the Cassandra Hand Centre. We can all benefit from a more active lifestyle. This could be just the motivation you need.

Unislim Classes: Starting in the Cassandra Hand Centre on Tues 4th August @ 7pm. For more details contact Elaine on 085 7574434.

Clones Lace Classes: Taking place in the Cassandra Hand Centre from Fri 14th to Sun 16th August. Anyone interested contact the Centre @ 047 52997. Morning workshop from 10am - 1pm, afternoon workshop 2—5pm.

Concern Annual Church Gate Collection: Next weekend 8th & 9th August. Please give generously.

Who or what your worship
determines what you become

Blessing of Graves

Sunday 6th September

Aghadrumsee After 10am Mass

Connons After 11am Mass

Nuns Graveyard After 11.30am Mass

Abbey/Round Tower 12.30

Sacred Heart/Mount St Oliver 2.30pm

Almighty God, we entrust those who are dear to us to your unfailing care.

Helplines:

Alcoholics Anonymous 01 4538998
Aware 1890303302
Samaritans 1850 60 90 90
Teenline 1800 833 634
Women’s Aid 1800 341900
Accord (Marriage Guidance) 047 83359

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.