Sunday 11th January 2009

The Baptism of Jesus

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

Food for thought on how to “let go”

To “let go” does not mean to stop caring,
it means I can’t do it for someone else.
To “let go” is not to cut myself off,
it’s the realisation I can’t control another.
To “let go” is not to enable, but to allow learning from natural consequences.
To “let go” is to admit powerlessness,
which means the outcome is not in my hands.
To “let go” is not to try to change or blame another,
it’s to make the most of myself.
To “let go” is not to care for but to care about.
To “let go” is not to fix, but to be supportive.
To “let go” is not to judge, but to allow another to be as human being.
To “let go” is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes,
but to allow others to affect their destinies.
To “let go” is not to be protective, i
it’s to permit another to face reality.
To “let go” is not to deny, but to accept.
To “let go” is not to nag, scold or argue,
but instead to search out my own shortcomings and correct them.
To “ let go” is not to adjust everything to my desires,
but to take each day as it comes,
and cherish myself in it.
To “let go” is not to regret the past,
but to grow and live for the future.
To “let go” is to fear less, and love more.

Parish Envelopes: As it is coming close to the time to re-issue parish envelopes we ask any new parishioners who are not receiving envelopes to please contact Geraldine at the Parish office 047 51048.

Deaths:

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Catherine Manley, Cherry Pk
Tony Holland, NTB Rd
Mary McCabe, Shannock,
Mary Wilson, Belfast

Baptisms: We welcome into God’s community: Tiarnán Prionsias Philip Fitzpatrick

Marriage: We wish God’s blessing to newly-weds: Adrian Quigley & Mary O’Harte

Connons Church Renovation: Fr Duffy & the Committee wish to express a sincere thank you to all who have contributed to the Renovation Fund & returned forms pledging support. The response has been very good, however we would like to remind parishioners who intend to support the project to attend to the matter as soon as possible. Additional forms are available in the three churches. The renovation is progressing well & should be completed by next May. The roof has been re-timbered & felted, slating will commence shortly, dry-lining has commenced & new window frames have been installed.

A Meeting of Parish Groups that worked on the Bishop’s Audit will be held on Mon Jan 26th @ 8pm in St Tiarnach’s School

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
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Maureen & Benny Cassidy, O’Neill Pk

Tues 10.00 Myles Cassidy, O’Neill Pk

Wed 10.00 Thomas, Agnes & Michael Kinsella, Legnakelly
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Brendan McDonald, Cherry Pk

Fri 10.00 Michael McQuillan, Cloncurrin
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Joseph Hughes & Deceased Relatives, Beechgrove & Cara St
7.00pm (Vigil) Months Memory Paddy O’Reilly, Fermanagh Tce &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: M Beggan, S Lynch, C Monahan, G Cunningham, B Cassidy

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 Gerry Boyle, Knockmacarooney

Sun 10am Months Memory Angela Dempsey, Dublin & Drumma

Fri 8pm James Tierney, Rathmoran

Sat 8pm Phil Flynn, Attyclanbrian

Sun 10 Felix Lynch & Deceased Relatives, Kibb

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

Eucharistic Ministers: D Grew, L Mynch

Servers: Team H Louise Flanagan, Megan Flynn
GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 5, 3, 9, 14, jackpot now 1800, thank you.

St Eugene’s College, Roslea: Meeting regarding post –16 provision in the college on Thurs 15th Jan @ 7.30pm.

Collectors for Jan:
(Vigil) Ciaran Faux, Eamon McCabe, Louise Beggan, Mary Courtney
(10am) Brenda Beggan, Frank Cosgrove, Kieran O’Hara, Michaela Kearns

Altar Society for Jan: Michelle Crudden, Kate McPhillips

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.

(11th Jan) James, Josephine & Jim Connolly, Drumsloe & Donegal

(18th Jan) Michael & Philomena Connolly, Coleman Is

Altar Servers (18th) Daniel Maguire, Caolan Maguire, Claire McCaffrey

Reader (18th) Pat McAdam

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s : 3, 14, 21, 27, jackpot now €13,950, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Missionaries of the Sacred Heart: Can recycle used mobile phones to support their work in the Third World. Phones with batteries (but not chargers) can be posted to Mobile Recycling, P.O. Box 23, Western Rd, Cork.

Holy Land Pilgrimage 2009: 10 days/ 9 nights contact Joe Walsh Tours @ 01 241 0822

Citizens Advice: Continues to offer advice & information to all who want to avail of this free & confidential service at the Cassandra Hand Centre, Clones every Fri from 10.30—12.30.

Has Epilepsy left you feeling adrift?: Get back on board with a one year training course in IT Sligo. Earn as you learn, no Leaving Cert required. Campus accommodation & Medical services. Tel: 071 91 55303 for more information.

Cruise Bereavement Care: If someone close to you has died & you are finding it difficult to come to terms with your loss you may need to talk to a Bereavement Support Worker. There is a service available that is free & confidential. Tel: 049 4372999 between 11am & 3pm, Mon—Fri for an appointment in Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Clones, Bailieborough or Cavan.

Local Employment Service - Clones: We are a free confidential service aimed at helping the unemployed in receipt of a social welfare payment to take practical steps towards securing employment. We give information on education, training and vacancies in the immediate locality or around the country. For more information please call to the office @ 1 McCurtain St, Clones or Tel: 047 52994. Opening hours - Mon—Fri 9am—5pm.

Mullinvaum Primary School Reunion: Will take place on Sat 27th June 2009. The organising committee are looking for any photographs or articles which could be included in a book to be produced for the occasion. Names & addresses of relatives who attended the school & have now left the area would be appreciated. This would help ensure all past pupils are accurately recorded & invitations issued. Any enquiries contact Maureen on 048 677 51734.

Hazel Siberry: Will attend Day Care Centre on Tues 13th, usual times.

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.