Sunday 8th June 2008

The 10th 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 Duffy

The Lord is My Light and My Salvation

“What I want is mercy not sacrifice”. Aren’t we great people for working hard and giving so much of ourselves? And yet we can be so unhappy. The clue to life is found once again in the word of Jesus in the Liturgy for this week. Love is not so much doing things, as treasuring this other person as s/he is. That often takes mercy, which is about holding another gently in our minds and hearts and arms. This is particularly true of family life. Parents are generally very generous people and yet the complaint of so many young people is that their parents don’t listen to them. This is often because the parents are so busy getting things for their family rather than spending time with them. Married couples need to also listen to this message of Jesus and practice relaxing with each other. And in our parish we all need to contribute to a community that is built on reverence rather than ritual.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

“Don’t Let the Sorrow Dwell in You”

Many people in this world have died without having lived, while some are still living while dying. For them, life has become a heavy burden they can’t bear any longer, & the whole world seems to fall helplessly on them. This is a terrible time for them. Something has to be done in order to find relief. But things may happen in a way that, due to our sorrow we don’t make any effort to overcome even though we are able to do so; rather we sit on the fence, expecting others to solve our problems on our behalf. Here is an anecdote from which we can learn to solve our own problems in life:

“One day, a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried, unsuccessfully, to figure out what to do to help the donkey. Finally, he decided the animal was old, & the well needed to be covered in anyway; it just wasn’t worth retrieving the donkey. He invited all his neighbours to come over & help him. They all grabbed a shovel & began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realised what was happening & cried horribly. Then, to everyone’s amazement, the animal suddenly quieted down! A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well, to be astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. As the farmer’s neighbours continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off & take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well & happily trotted off”

The moral of this teaches each one of us that, whenever the world pushes you down to your knees, instead of complaining, believe that you are in a better position to pray. Thank God that your troubles are a stepping-stone, & have brought you closer to the One able to lift you up: God! Moreover, you may learn that the shortest distance between a problem & a solution is that very distance between your knees & the floor. Therefore, whoever kneels to the Lord with Faith, can stand up to just anything!

Above all, life is going to shovel all kinds of dirt on you; the only way to get out of the well of our troubles is to shake it off & take a step up: Never give up!

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially:
Mary Ellen Meehan, Stonebridge

Baptisms: We welcome into our parish community: Gabriela Skliutaite

St. Vincent de Paul Annual Pilgrimage to Knock: On thurs 19th June @ 9.30am (sharp). Names please on or before Tues 17th. Contact No: 51340 or 20893 or any member. Sorry adults only please.

Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group Monthly Healing Mass: Will be celebrated in St Louis Convent Chapel, Monaghan on Mon 9th June @ 8pm. Celebrant - Fr Ronnie Mitchell. Holy Rosary @ 7.40pm. All welcome.

First Holy Communion ‘09

Parents of children to celebrate First Holy Communion in Sacred Heart Church in ‘09 are invited to a brief meeting in St Tiarnach’s Primary School on Thurs June 19th @ 8.30pm

Collectors for June:
(Vigil) Jim McMahon, Gerry Reihill (Jnr), Thomas Monaghan, Sheila McArdle
(9.30) Una Keenan, Rita Cooke, Francis Cooke, Elizabeth McDonald
(11.30) Bernadette Comaskey, Methona McNally, Martin Holland, Michael Fox (Jnr)

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 Faith & Light Mass

Sun 9.30am Charles McCabe, Clonkeencole
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Rooney Family, Carn Gardens

Tues 10.00 Patricia O’Reilly, Carn

Wed 10.00 Special Intention
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Annie Martin, Cherry Pk

Fri 10.00 William & Rose O’Neill, O’Neill Pk
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Tommy & Anthony Murphy, 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: U Maguire, M Nicholl, A Connolly, M O’Neill, P Toye

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 Carmel Leonard, Killyliffer

Sun 10am John & Peggy Maguire, Drumma

Fri 8pm Leo Cosgrove, Follum Big

Sat 8pm Nora Brady, Coolnasillagh

Sun 10 Mass

Eucharistic Adoration: A Carey, E Lynch, M & N McCabe, C & P Higgins

Eucharistic Ministers: D Grew, L Lynch

Servers: Team G Thomas Beggan, Garbhán Boyle
GFC. Lotto: Winning No’s: 5, 7, 17, 25, winner Monica Boyle, jackpot now £1,000.

Collectors for June:
(Vigil) Breege Grew, Deirdre Grew, Michael Grew, Patsy Beggan
(10am) Brian Boyle, Stephen Flynn, Rose Beggan, Shane Boyle

Altar Society for June: Peggy Kearns, Anna Kearns

Could You be a Foster Carer? For more information please contact 028 8283 5264/5299

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.
(8th June) Deceased Members McDonald Family , Clonshanvo
(15th June) Pat McBride & Deceased Relatives, Gortnacarrow

Altar Servers (15th) Jessica Gavin, Damien Connolly, Rebecca Gavin

Reader (15th) Pat McBride

Gift Bearers (15th) McDonald Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 5, 6, 12, 14, jackpot now €9,350, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Knock 2008: Main Pilgrimage Season—April 27th—Oct 12th

Knock Summer Youth Festival: On July 24th—27th, Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock. 18—35 yrs, for more info & to book your place contact (094) 9388100/087 6927850 or check out www.knock-shrine.ie/youthministry.

National Public Novena in Honour of Our Lady of Knock
14th to 22nd August
Public All-Night Vigils: 1st Fri in Month - May, June, July, Sept
Dec - Fri 7th (Eve of the Immaculate conception)
Mini Vigils: 1st Fri—Aug & Oct.
All enquiries to 094 9388100.

Legion of Mary: Alphonusu Lambe, Tullamore was appointed Envoy for the Legion of Mary in 1953. He worked in Columbia, Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay & Brazil. He died in Buenos Aires in 1959. The cause for his Beatification was introduced by the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires in 1978. Favour’s attributed to his intercession should be sent to Legion of Mary, De Montfort House, Dublin 7.

Snipe Design & Training Computer Summer Club: Starts June 30th, Mon—Thurs, from 10am—12.30pm, afternoons - 2pm—4.30pm. Groups: 7 - 10 yrs & 10—13yrs. 1 child €30, 2 children €50, 3 children €65 (from same family). Families in receipt of benefit will receive funding. This year children can choose to design & print their own T-shirt or mug. For further information contact 51202.

Clones Theatre School: Are looking for actors, singers & dancers age 6 - 18 yrs. Classes resume on Sat 14th June @ 12.00 in St Joseph’s Hall, Adm €8. Tots & toddlers class starts on 14th June @ 3pm for age 3—5 yrs, Adm €5. Contact Stephen on 086 0652938.

Rotary 10k Enniskillen: 10k Road Race & Leisure Walk takes place on Sat 21st June @ 2pm sharp at Fermanagh Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen. Entry Fees £12/€17. Application forms are available at Clones Community Forum Office. Closing date for entries—Wed 11th June.

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.

Drop In Coffee Morning: Clones Community Forum’s Drop In Coffee Morning continues every Wed Morning from 10.30am—12.30pm. Everyone welcome.

Monaghan Carers: Coffee Morning on 10th June 11am—1pm to raise awareness of our support to Family Carers. Basic Foot, Hand, Head Massage 12th & 13th June, 10.30am—2pm in Lodge Laurel Hill, Castleblaney.
Cavan Carers: 9th June, Killashandra Resource Centre—Information & Awareness from 10am—2pm.

Fund Raiser Tea Morning Fri 13th in Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough 10am—1pm
12th June—Care Home Project 11. Promotional Stand in Hotel Kilmore, Careers & Information Day for Family Carers 10am—5pm. Contact 087 6832742 or 087 7785435.

Citizens Advice Information: Monaghan Citizens Information Centre continues to offer a free and confidential information service every Friday morning in the Diamond meeting rooms. All are very welcome to avail of this service.

Small Farm Holders Clinic: In the Acorn Centre, Newbliss on Tues 10th June
Hazel Siberry Chiropodist: Day Care Centre on Tues 10th June, 11am—4pm.

Worry does not empty tomorrow of it’s sorrow;
it empties today of it’s strength