Sunday 9th May 2010

6th Sunday of Easter

The radiant glory of God

Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I bequeath to you, my own peace I leave you”. We are very conscious today of all the trouble there is in our world and yet peace is a longing in every heart. As Christians we have a great responsibility to work for peace in every way we can and in every situation where there is war or conflict. However, the peace that is Christ’s gift to us is much more than an absence of war or conflict. His peace, for which we also have a great responsibility, is about spreading joy and happiness in our homes and community. It is about practicing forgiveness so that the past is always left behind us. It is about creating an atmosphere in our homes and community in which each individual can feel at ease and be glad to be there. It is about letting Christ’s presence change us to the extent that, even in the midst of suffering and division, we can be a people who look to the radiant glory of God.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

THE MONTH OF OUR LADY

The daffodils dance at the dawning,
The may bells make clamour and sing;
What, then, is this season, good mother,
When flowers such loveliness bring?
It is the sweet month of Our Lady,
Whose Son is our Saviour and King.

The violets waft their faint incense,
In glory the gillblooms blow;
What, then, is this season, dear mother,
That lilies are sisters of snow?
It is the rich month of Our Lady,
When beauty and loveliness flow.

The south wind's a song of love's triumph,
Twined round a child's laugh in the lane;
What, then, is this season, O mother!
When fragrance grows vocal in rain?
It is the lush month of Our Lady,
Madonna of bliss and of pain.

Like cordons of honour, the poplars,
That stand, rigged in green, in the night,
Let us form, then, for Mary, O mother!
Our own little pageant of white.
It is the glad month of Our Lady,
Earth's fairest, and Heaven's delight!

Deaths:

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Eamon Duignan, Ballinamore

John McGonnell, O’Neill Pk/England

Peter McQuaid, Moy

Faith & Light- Knock Pilgrimage:

Annual Pilgrimage Saturday 15th May 2010. Bus departs the Diamond, Clones at 9.15am. For more details and to book a seat please contact Mary O Neill on 047-51745.

Clogher Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:

Tues July 6th - Sun July 11th 2010. Total fare €730 or sterling equivalent - includes full board accommodation, insurance, taxes & coach transfer to & from Belfast International Airport from designated points throughout the diocese. Pilgrims contact—P J McGilly 677 37850; Invalid contact - Fr Joseph Mullin 677 21342.

Confirmation in Clones Parish:

Takes place on Fri 14th May @ 6pm.

Rehearsal takes place on Wed 12th @ 11am.

Blessing of the Sick takes place on Sat 15th May @ 3pm
in St Tiarnach’s P.S. Clones

Collectors for May:
(Vigil) Ann Adamson, Gerry Fleming, Danny Morgan, Gary Neeson
(9.30) Geraldine Nolan, Frank Farrell, Patrick Maguire, Sean McCaughey
(11.30) Janet Newell, Ben Quinn, Tom McGrane, Philomena Maguire

Lough Derg: (Programme for 2010)

May 1st One Day Retreats Commence May 5th Quiet Day
May 15th Special Day May 17th Special Workshop
June 1st 3 Day Pilgrimage start Aug 13th Last Day for starting 3day Pilgrimage
Aug 18th 1 Day Retreats resume Aug 23rd Special Workshop
Aug 28th Family Day Aug 31st Special Day
Sept 1st Quiet Day Sept 7th Special Day
Sept 12th Pilgrimage Walk Sept 15th Special Day
Sept 21st 1 Day Reatreats end.

For bookings or further information contact the Lough Derg Office

Tel / Fax: 071 9861518 (from NI 686 32391)

Email: info@loughderg.org - www.loughderg.org

Helplines

So many feel pain & hurt, so many feel alone, helpless. Whether you are young or old, don't carry a worry or burden alone. A problem shared is a problem halved.

Addiction Resource Centre: 047 72100 & 086 8241228

St Vincent de Paul: 085 2417455

Aware : 1890303302 & 01 6617211

Samaritans: 1850 60 90 90 & 01 872 7700

Teenline: 1800 833 634 & 01 462 2122

Alzheimers Society: 1800 341 341

GROW: 1890 474 474 & 01 873 4029

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 Phyllis & Barney McNeill, NTB Rd &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Mass

Tues 10.00 Sean & Kathleen McPhillips, O’Neill Pk

Wed 10.00 Michael Fitzgerald, Oakview
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Mass

Fri 10.00 McCaffrey Family, Oakfield
6pm Confirmation
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Olive & Jimmy Dunwoody, Clones/England
7.00pm Mary & Eddie Treanor, Bishopscourt &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: C Toye, A Woods, M Collins

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 John & Margaret Collins, Kilrid

Sun 10am James Lynch & Deceased Relatives, Mullins

Mon 8pm Mass (Rosary @ 7.30pm) & Adoration

Wed 9.30am Mass (Rosary)

Thurs 7.30pm—9.30pm Adoration

Fri 9.30am—7.30pm Adoration for Vocations

Fri 8pm James & Mary Maguire, Dernacloy

Sat 9.30am Mass (Rosary)

Sat 8pm Richard & Mary Crudden & Deceased Relatives, Tireevil/Drumma

Sun 10 Deceased Members Maguire & Callaghan Family, Tully/Corraghy

Servers: Team C

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 4, 5, 11, 24, jackpot now £1,400, thank you.

Altar Society for May: Mary Breslin, Catherine Higgins

Collectors for May:
(Vigil) Michael G McCabe, Michelle Faux, Niall Beggan, Teresa McCabe
(10am) Alice Carey, Clara Crudden, Liam Lynch, Pascal Manley

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.

(9th May) Deceased Members McPhillips Family, Cloncallick & Annagheane

(16th May) First Holy Communion

Altar Servers (9th) Claire McCaffrey, Rebecca Murphy

Gift Bearers (16th) First Holy Communion children

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 1, 22, 25, 27, jackpot now €9,500, thank you

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Clones Erne East Community Sports Project : - A public meeting to share the proposed design of the Sports Facility at Lisseggerton , Clones will be held in The Creighton Hotel, Clones on Thursday 13th May at 7.00pm. Everyone welcome

Choir Practice: A practice for all Senior Choir members in preparation for Confirmation on Tues 11th @ 8pm in church. All members please make an effort to attend.

ICA Monthly Meeting :On Monday 10th May at 8.00 pm. A Reminder that Membership Fees are now Due.

Society for Autism: Wish to thank all who contributed to their recent Church Gate collection which amounted to €849.

Clones Day Care Centre: Chiropody on Tues 11th.

Parkinson’s Association of Ireland: Are holding an Information update in the Crown Plaza Hotel, Dundalk on Tues 18th May from 11am—2.45pm. This is not a fundraising event, it is an opportunity for Parkinson’s patients to learn more about their condition and live a more independent life.

Fermanagh Ladies Dinner Dance: Will be held in Mahons Hotel, Irvinestown on Fri 14th May. It will be a very special occasion as the girls will be presented with their 2008 & 2009 Ulster Championship Medals & their 2009 All-Ireland Final Runners-up medals. Special mention goes to Paula Cunningham Team Manager for her achievements, so come & support her and the team.

Children in Crossfire: Are recruiting 20 enthusiastic individuals to join them for the Budapest Half Marathon on Sunday 5th September. £150 deposit is requested and minimum sponsorship applies. For more information please contact Sarah on 028 71269898 / 07966628897 or e-mail events@childrenincrossfire.org

Have you ever thought of starting your own business, but you haven’t yet come up with an idea? If so then the one day Business Ideas Generation workshop hosted by Monaghan Integrated Development for unemployed individuals on this Wednesday the 12th May is for you. For further information and an application form check out www.midl.ie; e-mail Julie at jclarke@monaghanintegrateddevelopment.ie or Tel. 042 9749500”

If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive

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.