Sunday 10th May 2009

5th Sunday of Easter.

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH Fr Duffy P.P.. 047-51048 Fr Gorman C.C. 048 67751231 Fr Kearns C.C. 047 51064

Sunday Duty Rota for Priests in Clones Parish

We wish God’s Blessing to all who received the

Sacrament of Confirmation

in Sacred Heart Church on Fri 8th May 2009

Deaths

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Kay Gibbons, NTB Rd/Scotshouse,

Annie Carolan, Donegal

Mass for the Sick:
Will be celebrated on Sat 23rd May @ 4pm in St Tiarnach’s P.S.

Youth Mass: In Sacred Heart Church on Wed 13th May @ 7pm. All welcome.

Faith & Light National Pilgrimage to Knock: On Sat 16th May. Bus departs Diamond @ 9.15am. For more information ring Mary 047 51745.

Clones Baptismal Team - Celebration of Children

We invite all children who were Baptised in Clones Parish since the
Baptismal Team commenced in Sept 2006 to a short celebration (approx 30 mins) and blessing in Sacred Heart Church on Sat 16th May @ 4pm.
All Pre-School children are welcome to come for a blessing.

Upcoming Dates

Confirmation: Fri May 8th @ 6pm

First Communion Mass:
Aghadrumsee: Sat May 23rd
Connons: Sun May 24th
Clones: Sat May 30th

St Alphonsus Church, Connons has closed for renovations and will re-open in Spring 2009.

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 Christopher Aspell, Cara St &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Annie Martin, Cherry Pk

Tues 10.00 James & Mae McMahon, Fermanagh Tce

Wed 10.00 Sean & Kathleen McPhillips, O’Neill Pk
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Billy & Ellen Patton, McCurtain St

Fri 10.00 Bernard & Mary Maguire & Deceased Relatives, O’Neill Pk
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 John & Margaret McCabe, Magheraveely, Patsy Dougan & Celia Cotter
7.00pm (Vigil) Patricia O’Reilly, Carn &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

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

Collectors for May:

(Vigil) Ann Adamson, Gerry Fleming, Danny Morgan, Gary Neeson
(9.30) Noreen Brady, Kevin Brady, Shay McKiernan, Seamus McKiernan
(11.30) Janett Newell, Ben Quinn, John McAleer, Michael Fox (Snr)

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 John & Peggy Maguire, Drumma

Mon 7.45pm Mass for Life & Adoration to follow (Rosary @ 7.20)

Wed 8pm Mass of Our Lady of Fatima (Consecration of Families)

Thurs 7.30pm Medjugorje Holy Hour

Fri 8pm Luke & Ellen Carolan & Deceased Relatives, Loughgar

Sat 9.30am Mass
8pm Richard & Mary Crudden & Deceased Relatives, Terevil

Sun 10 Maguire Family, Tully & Callaghan Family, Corranny

Servers: Team E Ryan McMahon, Joseph McCabe

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 6, 7, 8, 15, jackpot now £2,600, thank you.

Corranny P.S. Bothar Project: The staff & pupils of Corranny P.S. are very grateful for the support and generosity of everyone who helped raise money to buy a cow for a needy family in Uganda (via the Bother project). A total of £3,383.97 and €1484.63 was raised and four cows and a consignment of goats are being sent.

Collectors for May:

(Vigil) Michael G McCabe, Michelle Faux, Niall Beggan, Teresa McCabe

(10am) Alice Carey, Ciara 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.

(10th May) Mass

(17th May) William, Catherine, Bernard & May McDonald, Clonshanvo

Altar Servers (17th) Daniel Maguire, Caolan Maguire, Claire McCaffrey

Reader (17th) Margaret Connolly

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 1, 8, 26, 27, jackpot now €2,100, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Eucharistic Minister for May: Shauna McDonald

Collectors for May: Vincent McCaffrey, Eugene Glancy

Altar Society for May: Joan McEniff, Mary McCaffrey

Looking for more Meaning in Life?: Our Lady’s School of Evangelisation, Knock, now invites applications for Sept 09. The vision of the school is to empower young men and women for Life and Mission. It is a unique one year opportunity for any person to experience during a career break or a gap year. For more details log onto www.olseknock.com Tel: 094 93 88245/087 2351294.

Bucket Collection for Special Olympics: Clones Erne East Special Olympics’
committee and athletes would like to thank everyone who so generously contributed to the national “Bucket collection” fundraising event on Fri 24th April. Total collected in Clones €1,274, thank you.

Walking for Life: Now that Spring is in the air why not put a spring in your step and join us at the Cassandra Hand Centre on Tues 12th May @ 7pm for some leisurely walking in a relaxed environment.

I.C.A.: A reminder to all members that the A.G.M. takes place in the Protestant Hall, Cara St, on Mon 11th May @ 8pm. Your attendance would be much appreciated.

Benefit Dance: A total of £10,500 was raised for the NI childrens Hospice, Horizon West, at the recent dance held in Roslea Arms. Sincere thanks to all who helped make the event so successful.

Hazel Siberry Chiropodist: Will attend Day Care Centre on Tues 12th May 11am—4pm

Lá na ngClub - celebrating 125 years of GAA: Come along & join in the fun & games at St Tiarnach’s Pk @ 3pm on Sun 10th May. Face Painting, Music, Barbeque & Craic.

Friendship

When we hurt each other we should write it down in sand,
so the winds of forgiveness can make it go away for good.

When we help each other we should chisel it in stone,
so that we may never forget the love of a friend.

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.