Sunday 5th October 2008

The 27th 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

They Will Respect My Son.

"This was the Lord's doing and it is wonderful to see." Isn't it amazing how we can so easily take all the wonderful things of life for granted? The result is that life becomes boring or difficult or oppressive for so many people. What makes the difference in life is the quality of our thanksgiving and praise of God and of one another. This week Christ asks us to develop this ability in a special way. Make it a week when criticism is banned especially from our homes and community and when we go out of our way to say thanks and to acknowledge the goodness of one another. This is not easy because we are so used to criticising one another either directly or through gossip. When we are like that we are not living our faith in Christ who only sees all that is good in each of us.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Baptisms

By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.

Oct Baptisms will take place on Sat 18th @ 2pm, contact Fr Duffy

Nov Baptisms will take place on Sat 15th @ 2pm, contact Fr Gorman
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:

Frances Hamill, Dublin

Elizabeth McNamee, Newtownbutler

Baptisms
We welcome into God’s Community:
Emily Sarah Jacobs
Liam Patrick Slowey

Irish Heart Foundation Church Gate Collection: Takes place on Sat 11th & Sun 12th Oct. The Irish Heart Foundation is Ireland’s only national charity for heart health & is urgently working to reduce premature death & disability from heart disease & stroke. It is a voluntary organisation depending on financial support from the public to fight Ireland’s number one killer. Please give generously.

Friends of Lough Derg Annual Draw

Will take place on Fri 10th Oct with over €50,000 cash prizes. The Draw will be held at a Supper Dance at Lusty Beg Island, Kesh, Co.Fermanagh starting @ 10pm. Music by: “The Logues” Supper Dance: €15/£12.

Tickets for the Dance or Annual Draw are available by contacting Lorraine on
+35371-9861975 or 028 -686-32391 or email membershipdraw@loughderg.org

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 Sherry Family, Corravaghan

Tues 10.00 Hughes Family, Bunnoe

Wed 10.00 Nellie Slowey, The Diamond
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Sean & Maura Kearns & McShane Family, O’Neill Pk

Fri 10.00 John & Margaret Donohue, Legar Hill
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Gus McCarra, Clonkeencole
7.00pm (Vigil) All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: M Connolly, K McPhillips, Sr Loreta Mary, A M Greenan

Collectors for Oct - Clones:

(Vigil) Patricia Jenkins, Brendan Jenkins, Gerry Reihill (Snr), Jim O’Reilly (NTB Rd)
(9.30) Larry Butler, Noreen Brady, Kevin Brady, Sean McCaughey
(11.30) Joe Kirk, John McAleer, Tom McGrane, George Neeson

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 Mulligan Family, Killyliffer

Sun 10am Thomas & Mary O’Hara, Cortrasna

Fri 8pm Mass

Sat 8pm Mass

Sun 10 Mass

Eucharistic Adoration: K Finnegan, M Cosgrove, B Beggan, P O’Hara

Eucharistic Ministers: M Little, S McMahon

Servers: Team D Sarah-Jane Flanagan, Emma Keily

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 1, 11, 22, 23, jackpot now £2,700, thank yo

Ladies Aerobics: Re-commencing on Mon 6th Oct, from 7.30—9.30, duration 10 weeks in Cornagague School. Minimum 12 people, Tutor—Declan Maguire.

Aghadrumsee Area Committee Meeting: In priest’s house @ 8pm on Wed 15th Oct. Can all members please attend.

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 Oct) Kitty & Patsy Farrelly, Clonoula

(12th Oct) Mass

Altar Servers (12th) Daniel Maguire, Caolan Maguire, Claire McCaffrey

Reader (12th) Patricia McCabe

Gift Bearers (12th) Oliver & Bridie McDonald

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 1, 6, 16, 21, jackpot now €11,900, thank you

Irish Catholic on sale today.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Connons Church Renovation Project: A public meeting will be held in Connons Community Centre on Thurs 16th Oct @ 8pm, to advise parishioners & the general public of the current situation, progress made to date & to discuss ways & means of fund raising. It is important that all parishioners & people with connections to Connons Church attend this meeting.

Parish Tax Reclaim Forms: CTY2 forms have been delivered to those who according to parish records qualify for a rebate for years 05,06,07. If you received a form please sign, date & insert your PPS No & return via Sunday collection, or to Sacristy, or by post as quickly as possible. We wish to submit these by 31st Oct. Thank you.

Solus Nua: Is a programme which offers support & hope to those who have lost a husband or wife through death, & to those caught up in the traumatic aftermath of separation. Please contact Cavan Family Resource Centre before Tues 7th Oct on 049 4371363 to book a place.

Bereavement Care: If someone close to you has died & you are finding it difficult to come to terms with your loss you may need to talk to a Bereavement Support Worker. There is a service available that is free & confidential. Tel: 049 4372999 between 11am & 3pm, Mon—Fri for an appointment in Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Clones, Bailieborough or Cavan.

Kids have Arthritis too: Join in the fun, sell Jaspar pins in support of young people with arthritis—Oct 6th—12th. By selling Jaspar pins to your family, friends & colleagues you can help make a real difference to the lives of young people with arthritis. Contact: Arthritis Ireland, 1 Clanwilliam Sq, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2. Tel: 01 6618188. Email: fundraising@arthritisireland.ie

Veritas Monaghan: Exhibition of Inspiring Photography by Sr Rose Marie Tulacz, SND, from 6th—31st Oct 2008 @ Veritas Bookshop, 16 - 18, Park St, Monaghan. Tel: 047 84077. email monaghanshop@veritas.ie

Interior Design Classes: Clones Community Forum is organising classes in Interior Design at the moment subject to demand. These will run over four evenings starting in mid October. If you are interested please call 047 20626 or 52997 to register as the class will be limited to twelve participants.

Oil Painting for Beginners: A six week course of Oil Painting classes will begin in the Cassandra Hand Centre on Tues 4th Nov. If you are interested in joining please ring 047 20626 or 52997 to book a place.