Sunday 3rd August 2008

The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH Larry Duffy P.P. 047-51048 John Kearns C.C. 047-51064 Martin O’Reilly 048 67751231 Priest on duty this week Fr Kearns

The Lord who feeds us

Jesus said to his disciples: “Give them something to eat yourselves.” These words of Jesus in this Sunday’s Gospel are a clear reminder that we, as his followers, have to develop a new mentality. Instead of always looking for what we can get we are called to be people who look for what we can give. All the gifts we have are given to us for others. This is especially true of the gift of love. The main question for couples is not “Are we alright?” but “How do we need to be with one another so that others will be alright?” The love of a married couple is full of power for all those who meet them. This is particularly true for their children. It is the quality of the love of the couple that creates the quality of the atmosphere of the home. This command of Christ is also given to us as a community. The gift of faith that we celebrate is given to us so that others may believe. This can call us to radical change as a parish community.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Deaths

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Marie Keating nee Cooke, Finglas

Masie Feeney, NTB Rd

We wish God’s Blessing to newly-weds:
Garrett Moore & Michelle Gillanders.
Edward McKenna & Selina Potter. Alan Carney & Nicola McKenna
Paul Faux & Lorraine Flynn James Sherry & Clare O’Brien

Baptisms: We welcome into God’s community:
Matthew Eugene Fitzpatrick Grace Joyce McMahon

Eucharistic Novena in

Honour of Our Lady of Lourdes:

Takes place in Cuan Mhuire, Monaghan Rd, Ballybay from 7th —15th August,@ 7pm each evening. Everyone welcome.

Blessing of Graves - Sunday 7th 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

Collectors for August:
(Vigil) Paul O’Hart, Danny Morgan, Brendan Jenkins, Patrick Slowey
(9.30) Josephine O’Neill, Brendan Carolan, Ann McEntee, Sean McCaughey
(11.30) George Neeson, Tom Treanor, John McManus, Kevin McMenamin

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 Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Mai & Tommy Tracey, Fairview

Tues 10.00 Benny Reilly, Tiernahinch

Wed 10.00 Craig Family, Clones
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Patrick McQuaid, NTB Rd

Fri 10.00 Eddie & Betty Sherry, Analore Rd
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 P J Smyth, Analore Rd
7.00pm (Vigil) All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mairead Mohan, Carndun

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: M Murray, C Toye, A Woods, I Gleeson, R Corr, B Hughes

Mon 10.00 Johnny Reilly, O’Neill Pk

Tues 10.00 Frank Maguire, O’Neill Pk
Adoration 10.30—10pm

Wed 10.00 Joe & Mary Kirke, NTB Rd

Thurs 10.00 Murphy Family, O’Neil Pk

Fri 10.00 James & Kathleen Slowey & Deceased Relatives, Carraveetra
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 John, Sean & Annie Coogan, Analore St
7.00pm Months Memory Dominic Monahan, O’Neill Pk

Sun 9.30 Months Memory Suzanne McEntee, Clonfad
11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: A Tracey, M Lennon, T Healy, P Connolly, M Coogan.

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

Sat 8pm Benny Courtney, Tannitygorman

Sun 10am Luke & Ellen Carolan, Loughgar

Fri 8pm James & Cassie Donohue, Cornacrieve

Sat 8pm Catherine & Jack Lynch, Lammy

Sun 10 Arthur & Margaret Maguire, Follum Little

Fri 8pm Anna Mulligan, Corraghy/England

Sat 8pm Hugh McCabe, Cortagher

Sun 10am Pat & Margaret Corr, Clarnagh

Eucharistic Adoration: M Lynch, M Flanagan, H Flanagan, H Crudden
(13th) M Keller, M Maguire, J & A Kearns, P & M Maguire

Eucharistic Ministers: N Beggan, R Beggan
(13th) G Breslin, K Boyle

Servers: Team E Ryan McMahon, Joseph McCabe (10th) Team F Dearbhla McDonald, Cliona Mulligan

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 16, 17, 20, 21, jackpot now £1,700, thank you.

Area Committee Meeting: In Fr Martin’s house on Tues 5th August @ 8.30pm

Collectors for August:

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

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

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.
(3rd August) Bridget & George Bennett, Clontivern

(10th August) Peg Everard, Dublin

(17th August) Paddy Maguire, Newtownbutler

Altar Servers (10th) Daniel Maguire, Caolan Maguire, Claire McCaffrey
(17th) Rebecca Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Zoe Clarke

Reader (10th) Jeanette Coyle (17th) Mary Rafferty

Gift Bearers (10th) Martin Family (17th) Maguire Family

Currin Lotto: No winner. Winning No’s: 2, 10, 14, 24, jackpot now €10,550, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Are You interested in the Heritage of Clones: If so you are invited to a public information meeting on the Historic Landscape Characterisation of Clones which will be held in the Cassandra Hand Centre on Wed 30th July @ 8pm. The Consultants who are working on the project, will do a presentation on their findings.

Clones Community Forum’s Change in Office Hours: The Fermanagh St office will be closed on Mondays & Thursdays.

Drum Development Community Barbeque & Sponsored Walk: Drum Development Association would like to invite you to attend their Community Barbeque & Sponsored Walk on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th August. The evening will commence with the sponsored walk/treasure hunt @ 7pm departing from Stewart’s.

PLC Courses: Limited number of places still available for Mature & Leaving Cert students @ Monaghan Institute. For details contact: 047 84900.

Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: For the long-term unemployed now enrolling for September. For application form contact: VEC Office, Market St, Monaghan. Tel: 047 30888.

Castleblaney Show: On Mon 4th August at the show grounds. Big Tom will open the show @ 12 noon. A fun day for all the family.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, Co Offaly: From Thurs 14th—Sun 17th August 2008. for young people Age 16—35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith & meet many new friends. Donation only. Free buses available from around the country. For more information, contact 01 675 3590 or check our websites: www.youth2000.ie, or xx-youth2000-xx.bebo.com.

Seven Days without prayer makes one weak