Sunday 6th July 2008

The 14th 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

Come to me and I will give you rest

“Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest.” How we need to hear that word from Christ today and to heed it. We have never had so many time saving devices that should make life more enjoyable for us. And yet we have never been so busy! People find it so difficult to relax and be thankful for all the wonderful things of life. Our world needs the witness of people who are willing to take time for their love relationships in ways that say that this is the most important part of life. We give this witness just by taking the time for the Sunday Mass but it is so important to really take the time and not just rush in and out again. We give this witness by married couples taking time regularly for their relationship, especially by doing courses that will help them grow in love. We give this witness when parents give good time regularly to their children instead of having others look after them all the time.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Dear God

So far today I have done all right
I haven’t gossiped
I haven’t lost my temper
I haven’t been greedy, grumpy
nasty, selfish or overindulgent

I am thankful for that!

But in a few minutes, Lord
I am going to get out of this bed
And from then on,
I’m going to need a lot
more help.

Amen

Problem with rubbish in Mount St Oliver

Graveyard

The rubbish dumped in Mount St Oliver has been cleared. Sadly some have used the graveyard to deposit their household waste. I ask that all waste, including all items removed from gravetops be brought home. Fr Duffy.

Belfast-Knock Walkers

The Belfast to Knock Walkers will arrive in Clones on Wednesday 16th July. Mass will be celebrated @ 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Church. The Walkers are very grateful to the people of Clones for their hospitality and would appreciate offers of accommodation as in previous years. “I was a stranger and you took me in.”

Eucharistic Adoration: There will be a meeting in the Parish Meeting Room @ 8pm on Tues 8th July re Eucharistic Adoration in Clones. All are invited to attend.

Blessing of Graves - Sunday 7th 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

Collectors for July:
(Vigil) Jim O’Reilly (NTB), Stan Kelly, Dan McPhillips, Michael Fox (Snr)
(9.30) Jim Flynn, Michael Carron, Sean Dinkin, Raymond Hickey
(11.30) Eugene Hamill, Eamon Monaghan, Patrick Maguire, Raymond Cullen

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially: Annie Gallagher, O’Neill Pk

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 James & Margaret O’Neill, Tiernahinch

Tues 10.00 Patrick & Mary McKenna & Deceased Relatives

Wed 10.00 James & Margaret Davey, Roslea Rd
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Packie Cunningham, O’Neill Pk

Fri 10.00 Thomas & Marie McGonnell, O’Neill Pk & Cherry Pk
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Kay O’Harte, Leonards Is
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: 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 Luke McDermott, Doon

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

Fri 8pm Beggan Family, Toneydrumallard & Bridie McGlynn, Drogheda

Sat 8pm Mass

Sun 10am James Eddie & Emily Toye, Mullycavan

Eucharistic Adoration: M Collins, Carmel Toye

Eucharistic Ministers: D Grew, L Lynch

Servers: Team A Hannah Beggan, Gemma Beggan

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 6, 9, 17, 20, jackpot now £1,400, thank you.

Aghadrumsee Annual Sports: A special word of thanks to all who helped out at this event last Sunday evening. It was a great success & a very enjoyable evening. The “Water Sports” were very popular!! Also the “Face Painting” went down a treat. Again thank you to all who supported & took part.

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 July) Philomena McCaffrey, Cloncallick
(13th July) Deceased Members Glancy Family, Clonshanagh

Altar Servers (13th) Daniel Maguire, Caolan Maguire, Claire McCaffrey

Reader (13th) Sean McCabe

Gift Bearers (13th) Glancy Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 3, 5, 12, 13, jackpot now €9,950, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

The recent Irish Kidney Association Collection amounted to €181.20 & £18. Thanks to all who contributed.

Clones Bingo: On every Friday night in St Joseph’s Hall, jackpot now stands @ €5,700 and goes up €100 every week.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, Co Offally: From Thurs 14th—Sun 17th August 2008. for young people Age 16—35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith & meet many new friends. Donation only. Free buses available from around the country. For more information, contact 01 675 3590 or check our websites: www.youth2000.ie, or xx-youth2000-xx.bebo.com.

Adult Guidance comes to Clones: Ever wanted to go back to education but didn’t know where to start1 Talk in confidence to Adult Guidance Counsellor, Eithne Doherty, who will be able to help you choose the right course for you. Eithne is available to meet people on a one to one basis by appointment at Clones Community Forum. Tel: 047 30800/30888 or email eithnedoherty@monaghanvec for an appointment.

Charity Concert: A Charity concert is being held in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan on Thurs 10th July @ 8.30pm. Adm Free, Everyone welcome. Artists include; Mourne Young Defenders Flute Band & Drum Corp, Vocalist Gareth Chambers, Highland Dancers & Natalie Chambers on solo drums. Voluntary donations at the event in aid of; Clones Erne East Special Olympics, Co.Monaghan Alzheimer’s Society, Errigal Truagh Special Needs & Holy Family School, Cootehill. More information from Border Minority Group 047 54922/087 6493451 info@borderminoritygroup.ie.

College Grants: Reminder to Leaving Certificate students & others intending to commence college in September—submit college grant application forms NOW to Co Monaghan VEC (047 30888) or Monaghan Co council (047 30550)

Co.Monaghan VEC Plant Care & Maintenance Course: Due to begin in St Patrick’s Accommodation Centre, Monaghan on Sat 19th July from 9.30am—1.30pm. The course fee is €75 & is FETEC accredited at Level 4. It is essential that all interested students should contact Carol or Cathy in Co. Monaghan VEC on (047 30888) to enrol as there is a limited number of places available.

Support for Community & Voluntary Groups: The Department of Community & Gaeltacht Affairs invites applications from Community & Voluntary organisations with income of under €100,000 pa for funding under two programmes of grants for community & voluntary organisations. Application forms & further information are available from: Pobal, Holbrook House, Dublin 2, Tel: 01 4484888.

Give Blood: Blood Donation Clinic Times - Wed 9th July from 4.30pm—9pm @ Assembly Hall, Largy College, Clones. Please support this essential service.

Hazel Siberry: Will attend Clones Day Care Centre Tues 8th July 11am—4pm.

“When the soul is satisfied a little is a lot;
but abundance is never enough when it’s not”