Sunday 9th March 2008

Fifth Sunday of Lent

REFLECTION

The miracle of Lazarus’ resurrection from the dead which we read about in the Gospel for this Sunday, prepares us for Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday morning. It is also a sign that points to what we have undergone in baptism where we died to sin and rose to divine life through the pouring on of water. But it is also a sign that points to the definitive resurrection of the just at the end of time when their bodies will rise from this earth and be reunited with their souls in heaven.

If you need Him,He will be there for you.

PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

I am the Lamb that takes away your sin
I am the gate that guards you night and day.

Parish Forum in St Joseph’s Hall on Mon 10th March @ 8pm

Pope John Paul said in the Jubilee Year “We must set about drawing up an effective post-Jubilee pastoral plan. It is not a matter of inventing a ‘new programme’

The programme already exists - it is the plan found in the Gospel: It has its centre in Christ himself, but it must be translated into pastoral initiatives adopted to the circumstances of each community……

It is in the local churches that the specific features of a detailed pastoral plan can be identified - goals and methods, formation and enrichment of the people involved, the search for the necessary resources.

Lent is an opportune time to reflect on parish. Fr Duffy invites all parishioners to a one hour meeting in St Joseph’s Hall on Mon 10th March @ 8pm when he will listen to parishioners experiences and hopes. There will also be a short presentation looking at the larger picture, Clones a parish of Clogher Diocese.

Mass on Northern Sound Radio
The 7pm Vigil Mass in Sacred Heart Church on Sat 15th March will be recorded and broadcast on Northern Sound Radio on Sun 16th March. All are asked to be seated by 6.50pm.

Penitential Service for Easter on Sun 16th March
Connons - 4pm
Aghadrumsee - 5pm
Clones - 7pm

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially:
Margaret Brady, Coolnalong/S.H.Home
Shay Patrick McCullogh, Glasgow
Margaret McCormilla, Smithboro
Domonic Prunty, Threemilehouse

Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group Monthly Healing Mass: will be celebrated in St Louis Convent Chapel, Monaghan on Mon 10th March @ 8pm. Celebrant—Fr Ronnie Mitchell. Holy Rosary @ 7.30, all welcome.

Come Celebrate Divine Mercy: In St Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan on Sun 30th March @ 3pm. Everyone Welcome.

Missionaries of Africa Collection
Fr Ian Buckmaster would like to thank most sincerely the people of Clones Parish for their generous response to the collection last Sunday. The total raised was €3228.24 & £739.67. Also a big thank you to all who helped

Sacred Heart Church, Clones

Masses for the week
Sat 7pm All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30 Jimmy Magee, Altertate
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 7.30 Special Intention
10.00 John & Teresa O’Neill & Deceased Relatives, O’Neill Pk

Tues 7.30 Mass
10.00 Laurence & Catherine Sherry & Deceased Relatives, Clonkeenlucas

Wed 7.30 Mass
10.00 Deceased Members Fitzpatrick Family, Lisabuck & Paddy Newell

Thurs 7.30 Mass
10.00 James & Marian Coyle, Drogheda

Fri 10.00 Martina Gavin, Millbrook

Sat 10.00 St Patrick’s Day Mass Susan O’Neill, Corraghy
7pm (Vigil) Bernard & Joan Armstrong &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30 (Palm Sunday) Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: M Connolly, K McPhillips, Sr Loreta Mary, A M Greenan

Aghadrumsee

Sat 8pm Hugh Pat Flanagan, Carnmore
Sun 10am Jim & Ellen Crudden & kate McElroy, Knockawaddy
Fri 8pm Vigil Mass for St Patrick’s Day Michael & Ann Kelly, Cornagague
Sat 8pm Patrick & Roseann McAloon, Mullinvaum
Sun 10 (Palm Sunday) Clare McCarron & Deceased Relatives, Killyliffer

Eucharistic Adoration: M Keller, M Maguire, J & A McCabe, P & M Maguire
Eucharistic Ministers: G Breslin, K Boyle
Servers: Team D Sarah-Jane Flanagan, Emma Keily

GFC. Lotto: Winning No’s 4, 11, 17, 23, winner - Seamus Foy, Knockatallon. Jackpot now £1,000, thank you.

Connons

Sun 11am. (9th March) Mass
Sat 11am St Patrick’s Day Mass Margaret Kelly & Deceased Members Mohan Family
Sun 11am (16th, Palm Sunday) Deceased Members McCaffrey Family, Drumgramp

Altar Servers
(15th) Rebecca Gavin, Caolan Maguire, Zoe Clarke
(16th) Rebecca Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Claire McCaffrey

Eucharistic Minister: (15th & 16th) Joe Cadden

Reader: (15th) Mary Rafferty, (16th) Lee Anne McAdam, Mary Rafferty, Jeanette Coyle

Gift Bearers: (15th) Conlon Family (16th) McCaffrey Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 15, 23, 24, 27, jackpot now €7,400, thank you

Irish Catholic etc. on sale today.

Match on Sun 9th: Currin V Killeevan at home, 3pm start.

Parish News

St Tiarnach’s New Primary School: Invites all parents, Past Pupils and the whole community to visit, appreciate and view their wonderful new premises. This building is the most recent Generic Repeat Design School funded, designed and supervised by Dept. Education & Science. We ask people to come along on Sun 9th March 2.30—5pm.

This heralds another significant and positive milestone on the recent development and regeneration of Clones. As a parish we can be justifiably proud to have two fine institutions of education as evident in the wonderful modern bright buildings of St Tiarnach’s and Largy College.

Monaghan Bereavement Support: Invite you to a talk on “Life after Loss”, by Patricia Donnelly, Psychotherapist & Bereavement counsellor, in the Westenra Hotel, Monaghan on Wed 12th March @ 8pm. Everyone welcome, Adm free, refreshments served.

Gaelsciol Eois: Gaelscoil Eois & Paisti Eois are holding their annual Table Quiz in the Lennard Arms Hotel on Fri 14th March @ 9pm. This has proven to be a very enjoyable night in the past with great spot prizes and hampers. The quiz will be in ENGLISH with one round in Irish. Please come along and support your local Gaelscoil and Naoinra.

Do You have time to Volunteer: Volunteers wanted across the county for a range of different one off and longer term projects. To find out more contact Emma at Monaghan Volunteer Bureau on 042 9754551.

Open Day/Information Sessions at Monaghan Institute: On Mon 10th March, 6.30—7.30pm & Tues 11th, 10am—2.30pm (including lunch hour). Staff available to give information on full & part-time courses for Sept 08. All welcome. For a Prospectus
Tel: 047 84900.

National Learning Network Monaghan: Employment Based Training Programme - this Fas funded programme to help people with a disability or at disadvantage in the work place has two places available. If interested please get your name in as soon as possible. Call Maureen on 087 6500921 (Mon—Fri 9am—5pm)

Clones Golf Development Lotto: Alpha-Bet Letters V, I, S, X, no jackpot winner. Jackpot now €2,700, thank you.

Celebrate St Patrick’s at the Cassandra Hand Centre: Join us for a night of Irish music & dancing to celebrate St Patrick’s weekend on Fri 14th March from 8—10pm.

Monaghan Town St Patrick’s Day Parade: Will be held on Sat 15th March @ 4pm.

St Patrick’s Day Parade in Roslea: Parade starts @ 12.15pm sharp. Dancing & Singing will take place in car park followed by traditional music in Roslea Arms. Roads will be closed from 12—2pm. Come along & show pride in our Patron Saint.

Clones Club Notes: Lotto - No Winner, wining No’s 4, 8, 20, 25, jackpot now €8,200.

Junior Team: Play Killanny At home on Sun @ 3pm. Dublin V Monaghan Game is all ticket, contact Ben Quinn. Club membership is now due @ €10 for year.