Sunday 5th July 2009

14th 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

We cannot speak of this? Who has not stood
weighing in the hand the envelope
in the draughty hall? Or down the long slope
of the snowfield leaned into the turn
past all recall? Who, in the quick sharp burn
of the fuse has not felt it, moments before
the rocket lifts? Or at a silent door
reached out to knock for news that must be good.

that must, O Lord, please let it be good, we pray.
It’s nothing rare. In each of us the heart
was made in love to beat day after day
expectantly on, on—and never to depart
from trusting all is well, knowing the cold grey
of dawn is gifted light, is another start.

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.

Mt St Oliver Graveyard: Work has begun on developing and extending Mt St Oliver Graveyard, Clones. Cost about €100,000.

Deaths:

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Joe Teague, Lisnaskea,

Francis Tuminin, NTB

St Alphonsus Church Connons: A Public Meeting will be held in Connons Community Centre onTues July 14th @ 8.30pm, updating the community on the renovation of St Alphonsus Church and it’s future beyond the official re-opening and blessing by Bishop Duffy on Fri July 24th @ 8pm.

Clonmacnois Catholic Youth Festival: From 13th—16th August, FREE buses, no cost—donation only, for those aged 16—35 . For details contact Youth 2000 Office: 01 6753690, Eamon 086 3025442, Lana 07929095820 (from N.Ire)

Collectors for July:
(Vigil) Jim O’Reilly (NTB Rd), Peter McAleer, Joanne Reihill, Brendan Jenkins
(9.30) Michael Carron, Jim Flynn, Sean Dinkin, Josephine O’Neill.
(11.30) Eugene McCaughey, PJ McCague, Patrick Maguire, Michael Fox (Snr)

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 Tom, Teresa & Christopher Aspell, Cara St &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Billy & Mary Culligan, Fitzpatrick Sq

Tues 10.00 Claire Fitzgibbon, O’Neill Pk

Wed 10.00 James & Mary McGovern, O’Neill Pk

Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 McManus Family, Carraveetra

Fri 10.00 John & Ann Brady, Cara St

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Vincent Clerkin, Clonkeencole
7.00pm (Vigil)Packie Cunningham, O’Neill Pk , Dominic Monaghan, O’Neill Pk &
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 McCaul Family, Drumma

Sun 10am Margaret & Pat Corr, Clarnagh

Mon 7.30pm Mass & Adoration (Rosary @ 7.20)

Wed 9.30am Mass

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

Fri 8pm Deceased Members Beggan & McGlynn Families, Toneydrumallard

Sat 9.30am Mass

Sat 8pm Sr Catherine Swift & Deceased Relatives, Cornagague

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

GFC Lotto: No winner. Winning No’s 8, 11, 21, 24, jackpot now £3,400, thank you.

Servers: Team C Shannen Flanagan, Shauna Donohoe

Child Protection Meeting for Parents of Altar Servers: In Cornagague School @ 8.30pm on Tues July 7th. All parents of Altar Servers in St Macartan’s Church are asked to attend. All completed altar server consent forms to be returned to Fr Owen.

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.

(5th July) Philomena McCaffrey, Cloncallick

(12th July) Mass

Altar Servers (12th) Rebecca Gavin, Jessica Gavin, Zoe Clarke

Reader (12th) Bernadette McPhillips

Gift Bearers (12th) Sean & Vera McCaffrey

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 9, 11, 21, 25, jackpot now €3,350, thank you

Irish Catholic on sale today.

The recent Irish Kidney Association collection amounted to €187.20 & 32.30. Thanks to all who contributed.

Collectors for July: Patrick Connolly, Patrick McAdam

Altar Society for July: Angela McCaffrey, Mary Rafferty

Public Meeting in Connons Community Centre on Tues 14th July @ 8.30pm.

Pilgrimage to Shrines of Italy: From 3rd to 11th August including San Giovanni, Loreto, Assisi & Rome including Mugnano, Pietrelcina & Lanciano— Limited seats available. Cost €1065pp sharing. Contact Marian Pilgrimages 01 8788159 or Philip McArdle 042 9661572.

Rally for Life—Dublin Sat 4th July: Come celebrate gift of life & keep Ireland Abortion Free 1.00pm Holy Mass in St Saviours Church, Dominick St (beside Parnell Sq) 2.00pm Pro-life Rally from Gardens of Remembrance, to Merrion Sq. International Guest Speakers. Bus departs Monaghan (New Car-Park opposite Shopping Centre) @ 10.30am. Returns 6.30pm. For booking contact Gene Flood 087 7687257 or Ciaran McArdle 087 7683113. For further information visit www.rallyforlife.net

Looking for More meaning in Life?: Our Lady’s Catholic School of Evangelisation, Knock are now inviting applications for Sept ‘09. The vision of the school is to empower young men a& women for Life and Mission. It is an unique one year residential course and fantastic opportunity for any young person to experience. For more details log onto www.olseknock.com Tel 094 93 88245/087 7766505.

Summer Camps: Drama & dance summer camps open to all between the ages of 5 & 18 (Classes divided into age groups). St Joseph’s hall, Clones Mon 13th—Fri 17th July, 10am—2pm daily. Cost €65 per child (Family rates available) Places are limited so booking is essential. Contact 086 0652938.

Clones Theatre School: Drama & Dance classes are back & are open to all between the ages of 5 & 18. If you would like the chance to record a CD & be in a show at Christmas join our classes each Saturday from 12pm. Adm €8. To book a place contact Steven on 086 0652938.

Swimming Lessons: Thinking of learning to swim? Why not call into Monaghan Leisure Complex & book into our Adult/Children swimming lessons. We are currently taking bookings. We are also running an Assistant Swim Teacher course in Sept. Contact reception for further information 047 81734.

Community Alert Meeting: In Lennard Arms on Wed 15th July @ 7.30. Everyone welcome.

Irish Kidney Association Collection: Thanks to all who contributed. Total raised was €594.60.

Hazel Siberry Chiropodist: Day Care Centre, Clones on Tues 7th July.

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap,

but by the seeds you plant.

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.