Sunday 6th September 2009

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH Priest on duty today Fr Kearns 047 51064 Fr Duffy P.P.. 047-51048 Fr Gorman C.C. 048 677 51231

Beatitudes for those Who Comfort

Blesses are those who hear with their hearts
for they have the gift of empathy

Blessed are those who in spite of being uncomfortable
step forward to comfort the grieving
for their presence shows inner strength

Blessed are those who refrain from giving advice or platitudes
for their wisdom reminds the bereaved
there are no answers to loss

Blessed are they who continue to call,
visit and send notes long after others have stopped
for they are living examples of compassion.

Blessed are those who understand the timetable of grief
and the fragility of bereavement,
for they possess a gentle and loving heart.

New Heart, New Spirit

Faith Development Course for Adults

174 participants have already enjoyed the New Heart, New Spirit experience in Clogher Diocese. This two-year course is open to men and women of all walks of life, and it values whatever life experience a participant may bring. The
programme will run on Tuesday evenings, beginning 22nd Sept 2009, in the Presbyterian Church Hall, Smithboro. An information night will be held in the Cuil Daragh on Tues Sept 8th @ 8pm. All welcome.

Collectors for Sept

(Vigil) Ann Aspell, Marie Flanagan, Brendan Kelly, Michael Fox (Snr)
(9.30) Bartle Woods, Vincent Walls, Josephine O’Neill, Noreen Brady
(11.30) Mary Slowey, Stalla Keogh, Tom Treanor, Anthony Keogh

Kitui Mission Collection: On this weekend 5th & 6th Sept, please give
generously.

Faith & Light: Annual Pilgrimage to Lough Derg on Sun 13th Sept. All members welcome. Bus departs Diamond, Clones @ 9.30am. To book, please ring Mary 047 51745.

Church Gate Collection for the benefit of St Luke’s Hospital: On Sat 12th & Sun 13th Sept. Please give generously.

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.

Marriage Preparation Workshops: Fridays 8—10.30pm; Saturdays 10am—5pm, €150 per couple (Early Booking Advised)

18th & 19th Sept 2009 26th & 27th Feb 2010
16th & 17Oct 2009 26th & 27th March 2010
6th & 7th Nov 2009 23rd & 24th April 2010
4th & 5th Dec 2009 14th & 15th May 2010
15th & 16th Jan 2010 11th & 12th June 2010

Contact Accord, St Macartan’s College, Monaghan. Tel: 047 83359, Mon—Fri 10am-2pm

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 Joe Elliott, NTB Rd, Laurence & Una Reilly, O’Neill Pk
Deceased Members O’Brien & Stapleton Families, Dublin &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish
2.30 Blessing of Graves

Mon 10.00 Bernadette & John McGonnell, Church Hill

Tues 10.00 James, Margaret & Laurence McPhillips, Church Hill & Millbrook

Wed 10.00 Joe & Annie Callaghan, Abbey St
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Patrick, Paddy & Agnes Toal, Sunbeam Tce & Church Hill

Fri 10.00 Mass
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Peter Connolly, Roslea Tce
7.00pm (Vigil) Bernie Brady, O’Neill Pk &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Aloysius Mohan, Carn Dun

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

Masses for the Week

Sat 8pm Vigil Mass

Sun 10am Lynch & Quigley Families, Roslea & Drumawinter
Blessing of Graves after Mass

Mon 7.30pm Mass & Adoration (Rosary @ 7.30)

Wed 9.30am Mass & Rosary

Thurs 6.45pm (Confessions & Rosary) 7.30pm Medjugorje Holy Hour

Fri 8pm Jenny Maguire, Toneydrumallard

Sat 9.30am Mass

Sat 8pm Frank, Richard & Deceased Members Kearns Family, Drumma

Sun 10 Dessie Kelly, Belfast

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 14, 18, 20, 21, jackpot now £4,300, thank you.

Servers: Team G Thomas Beggan, Garbhán Boyle

Altar Society Ladies: Our next “Clean Up” takes place on Sat 12th Sept, from 10.30am—12 noon.

All ladies on duty from July to Dec are responsible for this tidy-up. If you can’t attend maybe you could arrange for someone to go in your place. Thanks to all who give of their time.

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 Sept) Owen & Geanie McCabe, The Annies
(13th Sept) Francis & Phil McDonald, Derrygoash,
Philip & Annie Curran, Johnny McCabe & Francis McMahon, Cloncorrick

Altar Servers (13th) Jessica Gavin, Rebecca Gavin, Claire McCaffrey

Reader (13th) Member McDonald Family

Gift Bearers (13th) Members of McDonald & McMahon Families

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 3, 9, 13, 27, jackpot now €4,700, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Church Gate Collection today for Church Renovation Fund

The recent Rehab Collection amounted to €205.86. Thanks to all who contributed.

University of Ulster: Welcome applications for our part-time Irish language courses (Diploma/Degree) in our various centres at Magee College Derry, Annagry, Downings and Letterkenny. Please call Gemma Thornton on (028)71375597 or email mf.oneill@ulster.ac.uk<mailto:mf.oneill@ulster.ac.uk> for further information.

Ulster Canal Caper in Clones 25th-27th Sep 2009. 3 weeks to go. There is still time if you wish to build a racer for the Harte Peat Canalball Run during the festival. If you wish to fly in a helicopter during the festival, contact 047 52700 or clonescnal@hotmail.com to prebook your seat for this exciting event supported by Clones credit Union. See local press for further Festival Info.


Training Support for Small Farm Holders - Monaghan Small Farm Holder Service has funding available to small farm holders who wish to complete a training course. If interested, please contact Michael Donohoe on 042 9749500 for more information.

Aware Public Lecture—”Depression and the Family”: Takes place in the Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan on Tues 8th Sept @ 8pm, to celebrate Aware being 20 years in Monaghan.

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann: Music Classes are held every evening starting Tues 8th Sept @ 7pm in Roslea Community Centre. Lessons include Whistle, Accordion, Keyboard, Fiddle & Piano. The Branch is now in a position to hire instruments to pupils attending the classes.

Monaghan Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Are having a Bag & Bling Sale (handbags, jewellery etc) on Sat 5th Sept from 11am—5pm in Ronaghan’s Shop (across from Courthouse, Monaghan Town) in aid of our Emyvale Shelter. Quality merchandise—be sure to save this date!! Further details: Sharon 047 80081.

National Learning Network—Employer Based Training Programme: This Fas funded programme to help people with a disability or a disadvantage in the workplace has two places available for an immediate start. If interested please get your name in as soon as possible. You keep all your social welfare entitlements plus get a training allowance, choose the area of work where you would most like to be involved. Just leave the rest to us!!. For more information please call Maureen on 087 6500921 (Mon—Fri 9am—5pm)

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

Autumn Classes in the Cassandra Hand Centre: Classes include Oil Painting, Dancing, Photography, Interior Design, Flower Arranging to name but a few. If interested in any of these classes contact the Centre on 52997 to register.

Clones Day Care Centre: Re-opens Tues 8th Sept. New people welcome. Tel: Eileen 047 51545.

Clones A.B.C. Boxing: Starting back on Tues 29th Sept.

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.