Clones Parish Bulletin

Imlitir Pharõiste Chluain Eois

9th December 2007

Second Sunday of Advent

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

Completion

I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among
you will bring it to completion, by the day of Jesus Christ
-Philippians 1:6

Gracious God, may I take these words of St Paul to heart this day and throughout Advent! So often I see how I have failed to live as a Christian should, failed to treasure the gift of faith that I have received. This is not false humility; it is plain fact, and it can be discouraging at times. But St Paul says that I can trust you, who gave me faith is the first place, to “bring it to completion”. Completion may be a long way off, but at least I can have the assurance that it is coming. And I can recognise that I have a Saviour, so I do not have to waste a lot of time and energy trying to save myself. Christ Jesus, help me to wait upon you with patience, gratefully accepting whatever you see fit to give me today and every day.

Penance Service for Christmas on Sun 23rd Dec
Roslea 2pm
Magherarney 3pm
Connnons 4pm
Aghadrumsee 5pm
Clones 7pm

God of mercy, nothing is hidden from your eyes.
I acknowledge in your sight all the sins of my life.
I come to ask your forgiveness in the sweet name of Jesus Christ.
Come to the Lord for forgiveness for we all need his mercy.

PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Baptisms By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.
Dec Baptisms will take place on Sat 15th @ 2pm Contact Fr Duffy

Marriages: By arrangement. 3 Months notice is essential.

Sick Calls: Always send for the priests to anoint the Sick

Deaths:
Please pray for the dead, especially:
Willie Connolly, Cloniston

Marriage:
We wish God’s blessings to newly-weds: Melissa Cawley & Joseph Joyce

Youth 2000 Ireland—Christmas Youth Retreat:
In St Paul’s Secondary School, Greenhills, Dublin 12, from 14th—16th Dec. Contact Kevin @ 086 3025442 or Youth 2000 Office @ 01 6753690. No cost - donation only, Free buses.

Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group Monthly Healing Mass:
On Mon 10th Dec @ 8pm in St Louis Convent Chapel. Celebrant—Fr Stefan Park, Holy Rosary @ 7.30pm. All Welcome.

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.

Masses for Week of December 9th to 16th
Sat 7.00pm Months Memory Eugene McCaffrey, Tonitybog &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Dessie Foster, NTB & Manchester
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 James McCarthy, London

Tues 10.00 Noreen Flynn & Deceased Relatives, Tiernahinch

Wed 10.00 Edward, Susan & Jim Rafferty & Deceased Relatives, Clonmackin
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm
8.00pm Months Memory Rose Mohan, NTB Rd (Celebrant Fr Mohan)

Thurs 10.00 Padraig Maguire, Oakview

Fri 10.00 Michael, Ellen & Seamus Maguire & Deceased Relatives, Scotshouse
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Elizabeth Monaghan & Deceased Relatives, Cherry Pk
7.00pm (Vigil) Months Memory Frankie McCabe, McCurtain St &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Eileen Ronayne, Clonmore
Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: À 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 John McElroy & Deceased Relatives, Knockmacarooney
Sun 10am Deceased Members of Aghadrumsee G.F.C
Fri 8pm James, Teresa & Gerard Rooney & Deceased Relatives, Mullanvaum
Sat 8pm Mass
Sun 10 Mass

Eucharistic Adoration: M Lynch, M Flanagan, H Flanagan, H Crudden

Eucharistic Ministers: N Beggan, R Beggan

Servers: Team E Dennis & Patrick Higgins

GFC. Lotto
No Winner. Winning No’s: 3, 7, 8, 23, jackpot now £1,100, thank you.

Clean Up in Church:
On Sat 15th Dec @ 10.30am. It would be much appreciated if as many people as possible could turn up as Church has also to be decorated for Christmas.. Bring usual equipment - hoovers, dusters etc.

ST. ALPHONSUS, CONNONS

Masses: Sun 11.00 am.
Confessions: 1st Sun 10.40
Baptisms: By arrangement with priest on Baptisms for the month

Sun 11am. (9thn Dec) Deceased Members Gilroy Family, Clonagore
(16th Dec) Patrick, Margaret & Paudge McCabe, Cloncorrick

Altar Servers (16th) Daniel Maguire, Peter Clarke

Reader (16th) Jeanette Coyle

Gift Bearers (16th) McCabe Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 3, 10, 23, 27, jackpot now €5,450, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Drop In Morning:
Continues every Wed morning in the Forum’s Diamond meeting Rooms. Come along for a coffee & a chat. Next Wed (12th), Sandra Irwin will give a floral demonstration with a Christmas theme. Everyone welcome.

Citizens Advice Information:
An Officer from Citizens’ Advice Information will be in attendance every Fri morning in the Forum’s Diamond Meeting Rooms from 10am—12.30pm. This is a free & confidential service.

Santa is coming to Town:
So have those lists ready for Sat 15th Dec when Santa visits the Cassandra Hand Centre, Clones from 2—5pm. Local photographer Eugene Hamill will be on hand to photograph that special moment.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party:
On Wed 12th Dec @ 7.30pm. Please contact Eileen @ 51545.

Volunteer Bureau:
Interested in Volunteering some of your time for your local community? Contact Emma in the Volunteer Bureau on 042 9754551 to have a chat about options available to you.

Christmas Floral Demonstration:
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Floral Demonstration which was due to take place on 10th Dec in the Lennard Arms has been cancelled.

Small Farm Holders Clinic:
In Rockcorry Community Centre on Tues 11th Dec, 2.30—4.30pm. Information on welfare issues, medical cards, housing repairs, training, off farm employment etc. No appointment necessary, just drop in.

National Learning Network - Employment Based Training:
This FAS funded programme to help people with a disability or at a disadvantage in the workplace has two places available for a January 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. For more information please call Maureen on 087 6500921 (Mon—Fri 9am—5pm)

S.N.A.P.( Special Needs Active Parents):
Monaghan Branch are holding a Christmas Party for Children with Special Needs & their families in Kingspan Century Park, Gortakeegan, Monaghan on Sat 22nd Dec from 3—6pm. Please Tel: Martina on 087 6259771 by 14th Dec so we can plan for numbers.
Hazel Siberry: Will attend Clones Day Care Centre, Tues 11th Dec.

The Family that prays together
Stays together.

On Human Relations
The six most important words: “I admit I made a mistake”
The five most important words: “You did a good job”
The four most important words:”What is your opinion”
The three most important words: If you please”
The two most important words:Thank you”
The one most important word: “We”
The least important word: “I”