Clones Parish Bulletin

Imlitir Pharõiste Chluain Eois

6th January 2008

Feast of the Epiphany

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

Reflection

‘The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as the Messiah of Israel. Son of God and Saviour of the world. This great feast celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men (magi) from the East, together with his baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee. In the magi, representatives of the neighbouring pagan religions, the Gospel sees the first-fruits of the nations, who welcome the good news of salvation through the Incarnation.’
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 528).

PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Baptisms By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.
Jan...Fr Kearns
Feb Baptisms will take place on Sat 23rd, contact Fr Duffy

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:
Michael McKernan, Ballybay
Agnes Smith, Beechgrove,
Anne Campbell, Bangor
Lissie Freeman, Magherarney
Jimmy Lynch, Glasgow

Baptisms:
We welcome into our parish community: Andrew James Declan Hughes

Marriage:
We wish God’s blessings to newly-weds: Anne McEntee & Paul Hackett

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 January 6th to 13th
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 McCaffrey Family, Oakfield

Tues 10.00 Joe & Annie Callaghan & Deceased Relatives, Abbey St

Wed 10.00 Hughie, Kathleen & Noel McGovern, O’Neill Pk
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Doherty Family, Coraghy

Fri 10.00 Maureen & Benny Cassidy, O’Neill Pk
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Brendan McDonald, Cherry Pk
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 Murray, C Toye, A Woods, I Gleeson, R Corr, B Hughes

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 Brendan Maguire, Corloughaloon
Sun 10am Mary Grew, Gorteen
Fri 8pm Philip & Catherine Crudden, Loughgar & NTB
Sat 8pm Months Memory Ambrose Mcelroy, Knockmacarooney
Sun 10 Mass

Eucharistic Adoration: E Crudden, V Quinn, K & S Mulligan, G Beggan

Eucharistic Ministers: M Maguire, M O’Neill

Servers: Team B Thomas O’Hara, Noel Grew

Ladies Aerobics/Circuits:
Venue—Cornagague School. Enrolment—Mon 14th Jan @ 7.30pm, minimum 14 persons. Classes commence Mon 21st Jan, Fee £30, duration—10 weeks.

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. (6th Jan) Deceased Members Gavin Family, Clinagore
(13th Jan) Michael & Philomena Connolly, Coleman Is

Altar Servers (13th) Daniel Maguire, Peter Clarke

Reader (13th) Patricia McCabe

Gift Bearers (13th) Connolly Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 2, 3, 9, 21, jackpot now €5,900, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Happy Faces Calendar 2008:
€1020 already raised, lets make ot €1500 for Debra Ireland who support people that suffer from severe skin disorders. €13 per calendar, 10 images of people taken at our event in the Canal Stores featured in the calendar which is available but in limited quantity from Eugene Hamill @ 047 51788 or 087 9948585.

VEC Night Classes:
Enrolment takes place on Thurs 10th Jan from 8—9pm. Classes start week of 28th Jan. For details contact your local VEC School or the VEC Administration Office, Tel: 047 30888.

A Big “Thank you”
Thanks from the priests of the parish to the many parishioners who sent Christmas cards or gave gifts to us at Christmas. Your support and kindness is very much appreciated. We wish you a happy and blessed New Year.

The Family that prays together
Stays together.




New Beginnings

Each chapter that is ending
Leads us to a new beginning
The past that we are leaving
Means a future we are winning

Each change that fills the present
Sets the stage for our tomorrow
And how we meet each challenge
Helps determine joy or sorrow.

In every new beginning
Spirit plays a vital part.
We must approach tomorrow
With a strong and steady heart.

So as we turn the corner
Let’s all apprehension shed
And fill our hearts with confidence
As we proceed ahead.

MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AS THIS NEW YEAR UNFOLDS.
MAY HE RENEW WITHIN YOU HIS HOLY SPIRIT.
MAY HE GROW GREATER WITHIN YOU AND BLESS ALL YOU ATTEMPT AND ACHIEVE
AND MAY THE LOVE OF GOD BE REFLECTED IN ALL YOUR DEALINGS WITH OTHERS.

Rejoice. How can I ?
It was a happy family.
But drink caused disaster.
First it was the odd day.
Then it was most weekends.
Soon it was most days.
Money ran short.
Rows increased. Inevitably.
Nobody could live with it.
She begged him to seek help
He refused.
He was destroying all……..
His health, job and family

Why didn't he stop?
Why didn't he talk to someone,
Anyone. Why? Why?
They could have been so different,
Even happy.

TOO MUCH DRINK


Seek Help….Now
So many feel pain and hurt
So many feel alone, helpless.
Who can I turn to? Who cares?

Many people care. Most in fact. Really.
People used to go to the priest to talk.
The priests here will welcome you.
If you need a listening ear…
If you need a prayer…
Or a word of encouragement….come

You can talk to the priests in total confidence or to the Samaritans or Cura, or Vincent de Paul

Whether you are young or old, don't
Carry a worry or burden alone.
A problem shared is a problem halved.