Clones Parish Bulletin

Imlitir Pharõiste Chluain Eois

6th May 2007 - 5th Sunday of Easter

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
Macartan McQuaid P.P. 047-51048
John Kearns C.C. 047-51064
Martin O’Reilly 048 67751231
Priest on duty this week Fr McQuaid

Clones Parish Confirmation, May 11, 2007

We wish God’s Blessing on all who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
at 6pm on Friday May 11th 2007 in Sacred Heart Church, Clones.
A big thank you to the teachers & parents who help them prepare.

PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Baptisms By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.
May...Fr Kearns June...Fr McQuaid July ...Fr Kearns
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:
Imelda McNeill, O’Neill Pk
Mary Doherty, Co.Donegal

Knock 2007:
Main Pilgrimage Season - April 29th - Oct 7th.
National Public Novena in Honour of Our Lady of Knock 14th - 22nd August
Public All Night Vigils: 1st Fri of Month for May, June, July, Sept.
Dec - Fri 7th (Eve of the Immaculate Conception)
Mini Vigils: 1st Fri - Aug & Oct.

Lough Derg :
One Day Retreats: In May, August & September, (check for dates)
Three Day Pilgrimages: On any day from Fri 1st June to Mon 13th August
Quiet Days: 9th May & 5th September (Reservations essential)
For booking & further information Tel: +353 71 9861518.

Mass for Deceased Bikers:
Will take place in St Macartan’s Church, Aghadrumsee on Fri 18th May @ 8pm.
Faith & Light: No Fiesta this Sunday. Next Fiesta on Sun 13th May @ 3pm.

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 the Week
Sat 7.00pm All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week
Sun 9.30am Peter Holland, Carraveetra
11.30 People of the Parish
Mon 10.00 John Flanagan, O’Neill Pk
Tues 10.00 McCabe Family, Clonkeencole
Wed 10.00 P J Murray, NTB Rd
Thurs 10.00 Patricia O’Reilly, Carn
Fri 10.00 Annie Martin, Cherry Pk
6.00pm Confirmation
Sat 10.00 Josephine Mulhall, Fermanagh St
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)

Sat 8pm Thomas Flanagan, Aghadrumsee Pk

Sun 10am Margaret Collins, Kilrid

Fri 8pm Confirmation in Clones No Mass

Sat 8pm Patrick & Rosanne McAloon & Deceased Relatives, Mullinvaum

Sun 10 Deceased Members Maguire Family, Tully & Callaghan Family, Corranny

Eucharistic Adoration: I Kavanagh, M Boyle, M & P Courtney, J McCaffrey

Eucharistic Ministers: D Manley, I Reilly

Servers: (13th) Team B Thomas O’Hara, Noel Grew

GFC. Lotto No Winner.
Winning No’s: 1, 6, 10, 19, jackpot now £3900, thank you

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. (6th May) Mass
(13th May) Jim & Madge Kennedy, Cloniston

Altar Servers (13th) Rebecca Murphy, Megan Brogan

Reader (13th) Breege Kennedy

Gift Bearers (13th) Kennedy Family

There will be no Adoration on Mon 7th May or on any subsequent Bank Holiday Monday.

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 4, 21, 24, 25, jackpot now €5,900, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Gardening Demonstration:
Hanging baskets, window boxes etc by Mr Scot Robinson, in Drumully Hall on Thurs 10th May @ 8pm. Adm (including supper) €5. Proceeds to Cancer Research. Everyone welcome.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Diocese of Clogher - Lourdes Pilgrimage 2007: From Fri 6th - Wed 11th July. Cost €685. For Booking Forms contact P.J McGilly 048 677 37850, Invalids contact Pilgrimage Director - V.Rev Canon Joseph Mullin - 048 677 21342. Invalid places are limited & need to be confirmed as soon as possible. A Pilgrimage can nourish our faith & devotion, Join us as a diocese in Lourdes 2007.

Scoil Chroí Ró Naofa: The Green-schools committee in Scoil Chroí Ró Naofa would like to thank everyone who took part in the ‘Clean-up Clones’ evening on Wed 25th April. Over 180 people came out in every area of the town & the streets were litter free in just over an hour1 Thanks also to Clones U.D.C. for help in collecting the bags of rubbish, Clones Community Forum, Clones Erne East & Ionad na nÓg. A special thanks to all the teachers, staff & parents who came out to supervise the teams of Litter-busters.

Knock Marriage Introduction Bureau: The aim of the Bureau is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable marriage partner. Over 800 marriages have taken place as a result of these introductions. If you are searching for a suitable partner, why not cinsider applying? For further information contact the Bureau at Knock, Co.Mayo. Phone 094 9375960 or visit our website at www.knockmarriagebureau.com.

Cruse 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. Phone 049 4372999 between 11am & 3pm, Mon - Fr

Art, Craft & Design Graduate Exhibition: Students on the FETEC Art Craft & Design course @ Monaghan Institute will be exhibiting samples of their years work in the Market House, Monaghan up until 25th May, Tues to Sat from 1—5pm. All Welcome.

Small Farm Holders Clinic: In LES Office, McCurtain St, Clones on Thurs 10th May between 2.30 & 4.30pm. Information on welfare issues, medical cards, training, housing repairs & off farm employment. No appointment necessary.

I.C.A - Walk in aid of Breast Cancer: This walk starts in Scotshouse village @ 7pm on Mon 7th. Everyone welcome.

Clones Golf Development Lotto: Alpha-Bet Letter A, J, M, R, no jackpot winner. Jackpot now €2,600, thank you.

Hazel Siberry Chiropodist: Will attend @ Ionad Ná nÓg on Tues 8th May from 11am—4pm.