Sunday, 4th July 2010

The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Past is frozen; it no longer flows;
What's already happened, everyone knows.
It's gone; it's solid - it cannot be changed;
For better of worse it can't be exchanged.

The Future's obscure; it has yet to come;
A time of concern and fear for some;
Looked forward to with ambition or lust -
Much better to leave it with God in trust.

The Present's lit up with eternal rays;
Today is indeed the best of days.
Love looks to this moment; the now and the here;
The time when our Father is present and near.

We should look with gratitude to the past,
Having borne righteous fruit that will last;
Our future hopes; our dreams and our plans
Can be left in the Father's good hands.

Right now; today; this moment in time
We need reach out and touch the Divine;
To honour the Lord; to cling to our King;
Forsaking every unholy thing.

Let's love as if there is no tomorrow;
Not allowing regrets or sorrow
To steal and ruin even one more day,
But live for Jesus right now; today.

Deaths:

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Jean McDonagh, Beechgrove,

Junior McPhillips, Millbrook

Baptisms:

We welcome into God’s community: Abbey Marie Cosgrove

Clones Parish One Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg: On Tues August 31st 2010. Bus from the Diamond. Anyone interested in travelling contact Geraldine at the Parish office 047 51048.

Clogher don Óige Youth Pilgrimage to Lough Derg : - Join us on the 3 day Lough Derg Pilgrimage Mon 26th July to Wed 28th July. Bus leaving Carrickmacross at 10am and will stop along the route. To book, contact Geraldine on 00353 47 72784.

Episcopol Ordination of Mgr Liam McDaid:

Bishop elect Mgr Liam McDaid will be ordained Bishop of the Diocese of Clogher in St Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan on Sun 25th July 2010 @ 3pm. Admission to the ceremony is by ticket only. The Parish of Clones will receive 12 tickets. Those wishing to attend should forward their name, address & contact number to the Parish office, Clones not later than Wed July 7th . In the event of requests exceeding 12 a draw will take place which will attempt to respect the request that each parish has as wide a representation as possible.

Collectors for July:

Vigil: Joanne Reihill, Liam Doherty, Jim O’Reilly (NTB Rd), Stan Kelly

(9.30) Josephine O’Neill, Jim Flynn, Michael Carron, Dan McPhillips

(11.30) Mary Cooper, Patrick Slowey, Alphonsus Killen, Tom Treanor

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, Elizabeth & Kitty McDonald, Cherry Pk
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory, Bridie Reilly, Tiernahinch
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Billy & Mary Culligan, Fitzpatrick Sq

Tues 10.00 Special Intention

Wed 10.00 Mass

Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Mass

Fri 10.00 James & Margaret Davey, Roslea Rd

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Deceased Members Murphy Family, O’Neill Pk
7.00pm Packie Cunningham, O’Neill Pk,
Johnny & Sarah Smith, McCurtain St &
& All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: M Beggan, S Lynch, C Monahan, G Cunningham, B Cassidy

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 Emily Toye, Mullycavan

Sun 10am James & Elizabeth Conlon & Terry Gaine, Agharooskey

Mon 7.30—8.30 Holy Hour

Wed 9.30am Mass (Rosary)

Thurs Evening of Prayer, Rosary @ 7pm, Mass @ 7.45pm & Holy Hour

Fri 9.30—7.30 Adoration

Fri 8pm Leo Cosgrove & Micheal & Bridget Durnien, Follom & Cornacrieve

Sat 9.30am Mass & Rosary

Sat 8pm Sr Catherine Swift & Deceased Relatives, Cornagague

Sun 10 Months Memory Ann Mohan, Follom

Servers: Team A

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s1, 4, 6, 14, , jackpot now£2,2000, thank you.

The Charity Dance held in Roslea Community Centre raised £3,599.80 which was donated to “Macmillan Cancer Support” & €2,262.00 for “Friends of Clones Hospice”. The organisers wish to thank everybody who bought tickets or gave donations.

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.

(4th July) Philomena, Hugh & Nora McCaffrey, Cloncallick & Drummully

(11th July) Mass

Altar Servers (11th) Damien Connolly, Claire McCaffrey

Gift Bearers (11th) Oliver & Bridie McDonald

Currin Lotto: Congratulations to Michael & Mary Reilly, 39 O’Neill Pk, the lucky winners of the €10,200 jackpot. Winning no’s 10, 13, 17, 23, jackpot now €2,000, thank you

Irish Catholic on sale today.

In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility. Eleanor Roosavelt

Monastic Experience Weekend for Women: Redemptoristine sisters Monastery of St Alphonsus, 23rd—25th July. Single women interested in finding out more about monastic vocation are invited to join in our life of prayer, liturgy & work for the weekend.

Preferred age 25—45 years, places limited. Details from Sr Gabrielle O.Ss.R. Monastery of St Alphonsus, St Alphonsus Rd, Dublin 9. Tel: 086 8164179, www.rednuns.faithweb.com Email: Gabrielle.fox@redemptorists.ie

Composting Workshops: A series of free workshops will focus on composting food and garden waste using various systems Wed 7th July 7-9 pm, Sat 10th July 10am – 4pm Wed July 14th 7-9pm. Lunch & refreshments included, Phone 047 52997 for details. Places limited. Applicants must be available for all three workshops. In conjunction with Monaghan Co Council, the EPA& Clones Community Forum

Clones Erne East Sports Partnership: Invites everyone to the launch of their Photographic Competition entitled "Capturing Sporting Moments in the Clones Erne East area" by Ray Mc Manus from Sportsfile. The lauch will take place on Thursday 8th July at 7.30pm in the Cuil Darach, Fermanagh St, Clones.

Clones Erne East Sports Partnership is organising a day trip to the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum on Saturday 31st July for any Bowling Club members from the Clones Erne East area. To book contact Josephine Treanor at 087 1781979.

GROW IT YOURSELF (GIY) Monaghan: Interested in growing your own food? Then come along to the next meeting of GIY Monaghan at Market House,Monaghan Town on Wednesday 7th July at 7.30pm sharp.Guest speaker Joe O'Neill (O'Neill's Garden Centre) will talk about 'fruit' with Q & A session. New members always welcome. For more information email giymonaghan@gmail.com or see www.giyireland.com ( click on meetings and then Monaghan town)

Information on your Rights and Entitlements to civil and public services: Contact Monaghan Citizens' Information Service at 23 North Road, Monaghan. Tel. 047 82622, email: monaghan@citinfo.ie or Carrickmacross InformationCentre. Tel. 0429663454, Carrickmacross Information Centre. Tel. 0429663454, email: workhousereception@hotmail.com We may be able to help

Irish language courses for primary and secondary school students: In Greenan's Cross School; Cursa A: Monday 5th July- Friday 9th July for 5th,6th class and 1st year students, 10.00 a.m. - 2.00p.m.Cost 50 euro. Cursa B:Monday 12th July -Friday 16th July for senior secondary school students ( i.e 5th and 6th year in 2010/11),10.00 a.m. -2.00 p.m. Cost 70 euro. For booking and further information contact Betty at 04757367 or 0868509541

Clones Parish Pope John Paul II Group: Invite you to join them in climbing Croagh Patrick on Monday 5th July. Bus leaving Clones at 8am and can stop to pick people up on the route. The cost is €15. To book or for further details contact Yvonne on 0861975757.

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.