Clones Parish Bulletin

Imlitir Pharõiste Chluain Eois

28th October 2007

30th 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 Duffy

Reflection

The Gospel for this weekend puts before us the example of Zacchaeus, the wealthy tax collector, whose encounter with Jesus transforms his life. Climbing up a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus as he passes, Zacchaeus finds himself being singled out by Jesus: ‘Zacchaeus, hurry down, because I must stay at your house’. In this moment the tax collector experiences the joy of a new life in Christ. But it is a joy not shared by everyone. Some bystanders grumble that Jesus is willing to stay ‘at a sinner’s house’. His retort to them is a direct challenge to the limitations we so often place on God’s universal love and his desire that all may be saved – ‘The Son of Man,’ he tells them, ‘has come to seek out and save what was lost.’

Child Protection Parish Information Session
Nights: Wed 7th Nov and Thurs 15th Nov @ 8pm in Scoil Chroi Ro Naofa
Those requested to attend: Priests, Sacristans, Parish Employees, Parents of Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir Leaders (Leader & another adult), Baptismal Team, St Vincent de Paul, Any interested Parishioners.
You may choose one of the above nights to attend.


PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Baptisms By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.
Oct Baptisms will take place on Sat Oct 20th @ 2pm Contact Fr Duffy
Two weeks notice must be given

Marriages: By arrangement. 3 Months notice is essential.

Sick Calls: Always send for the priests to anoint the Sick

Deaths
Please pray for the dead, especially:
Philomena Sheenan, Tullamore
Elizabeth McDonald, Monaghan
Paddy McNally, USA
Sr Monica Mooney, Arklow
Eugene Faux, Carrickfergus

Marriage
We wish God’s blessings to newly-weds:
Kevin Smith & Teresa Toye

Monaghan Mental Health Association
Thanks to all who contributed to the recent collection which amounted to €727 also a big thank you to the collectors.

Clones Faith & Light: On this Sunday (4th Nov) @ 3pm.

Knock Marriage Introduction Bureau
The aim of the Bureau is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable marriage partner. For further information contact the Bureau at Knock, Co.Mayo Tel: 094 9375960 or visit our website at www.knockmarriagebureau.com

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.

Masses for Week of November 4th to 11th
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 2nd Novena Mass
Tues 10.00 James, Margaret & Laurence McPhillips, Church Hill & Millbrook
Wed 10.00 Patrick Freeman, McCurtain St
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm
Thurs 10.00 3rd Novena Mass
Fri 10.00 Kieran O’Neill & Deceased Relatives, McCurtain St
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm
Sat 10.00 John & Margaret McPhillips, Lisnaroe
7.00pm (Vigil) 4th Novena Mass
Sun 9.30am Mass
Sun 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 Margaret & Patrick Courtney & Deceased Relatives, Golan
Sun 10am Mass
Fri 8pm Frank & Mary Ellen Faux & Deceased Relatives, Tattynagolan
Sat 8pm Michael Grew, Greagholia
Sun 10 Bridie & Michael Mulligan & Deceased Relatives, Corraghy

Eucharistic Adoration: G Boyle, R Carolan, J Quinn, M & J Toye

Eucharistic Ministers: G Breslin, K Boyle

Servers: Team G Beibhinn Boyle, Garvin Boyle

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 3, 4, 10, 17, jackpot now £6,500, thank you.

Altar Society for Nov: Jean Cosgrove, Nora McManus

ST. ALPHONSUS, CONNONS

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

Sun 11am. (4th Nov) Connolly Family, Cloniston
(11th Nov) Mass

Altar Servers (11th) Rebecca Gavin, Rebecca Murphy

Reader (11th) Sean McCabe

Gift Bearers (11th) Sean & Vera McCaffrey

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s : 7, 9, 14, 21, jackpot now €4,700, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Clones Erne East Partnership
Is looking for nominations to its ‘People & Places’ project, which will commemorate famous local people & places through the erection of plaques. The Partnership is happy to take nominations from community groups, individuals & anyone with an interest in the project. For more information contact: Grace Moloney, Clogher Historical Society, St Macartan’s College, Monaghan. Tel: 047 71984, mobile 086 840 7067 email chs@eircom.net

Forum’s Tea/Coffee Morning
Will be held in the Boardroom (Cassandra hand Centre) next Wednesday 7th Nov. Come along & meet friends. Everyone welcome.

Old Time Dancing Classes
In Connons Community Centre on Mon 8th Nov @ 8pm. All welcome.

Rural Social Scheme
Anyone interested in putting their name on the waiting list for the Rural Social Scheme or would like any information on the Scheme, either as a participant or sponsor group, please contact Geraldine Maguire at Clones Community Forum. Tel: 047 52997.

A Night at the Races
Remember to keep free Fri 30th Nov for a night at the races in the Lennard Arms Hotel in aid of the P.A. of Scoil Chroi Ro Naofa.

Attention - Community Groups
Training course on developing PR, communications & profiling your Community Group. Commencing Wed 21st Nov @ 7.30pm. Contact Gerard Callan on 042 9749500 for details. Closing date for booking places is Fri 16th Nov.

When you repress or suppress those things which you don’t want to live with you don’t really solve the problem because you don’t bury the problem dead—you bury it alive. It remains alive and active inside you.

The Family that prays together
Stays together.

Two men looked out from
prison bars
One saw mud, one saw stars


Do not be afraid of Christ!
He takes nothing away and He gives you everything.
When we give ourselves to Him, we receive a hundredfold in return:

Pope Benedict XV1

Love Yourself
We need to love ourselves. Accept yourself - love yourself as you are, not as you might have been or might be. Be kind to yourself and you will be kind to others: let others be kind to you and you’ll be kind to yourself. Allow others be compassionate to you and you will look on yourself with love - and that’s how God looks on you.