Divine Mercy Sunday, 11th April 2010

Second Sunday of Easter

Thomas said: “Unless I see the holes that the nails made in his hands and can put my finger into the holes they made, and unless I can put my hand into his side, I refuse to believe”. Thomas has gone down in history with the nickname Doubting Thomas and is often referred to in relation to those who are always questioning. And that is one of his roles, to assure us that questions and doubts are an important part of true faith. We can so easily look only for certainty and perfection and then we will believe and hope and love. Our call is to believe in the setting of uncertainty, to hope even though there is insecurity, to love in spite of a lack of perfection. And there can be no doubt that all of these are present in our lives and our Church today. It is often because we can see the gaping holes in the Body of Christ left there by so many scandals, or because we are asked to put our hands into his side opened by the sins of one another that we find it difficult to believe. And unfortunately many give up.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

On the Wings of Prayer

Just close your eyes
and open your heart
And feel your worries
and cares depart,
Just yield yourself
to the father above
And let Him hold you
secure in His love-
For life on earth
grows more involved
With endless problems
that can’t be solved-
But God only asks us
to do our best,
Then He will “take over”
and finish the rest-
So when you are tired,
discouraged and blue,
There’s always one door
that is open to you-

And that is the door
to “The House of Prayer”
And you’ll find God waiting
to meet you there,
And “The House of Prayer”
is no farther away
Than the quiet spot
where you kneel and pray-
For the heart is a temple
when God is there
As we place ourselves
in His loving care,
And He hears every prayer
and answers each one
When we pray in His name
“Thy will be done”-
And the burdens that seemed
too heavy to bear
Are lifted away
on the wings of prayer

Confirmation in Clones Parish:

Takes place on Fri May 14th.

Rehearsal takes place on Wed May 12th @ 11am

Pentecost Sunday Ecumenical Service:

On Sun 23rd May @ 3pm in the Round Tower Cemetery, Clones. Guest speaker|: Bishop Noel Treanor

Deaths:

Please pray for the dead especially:

Seamus Poynton, Scotshouse/Clones

Baptisms:

We welcome into God’s community:

Mark John Maguire,

Ewan Michael Connolly

Marriage

We wish God’s blessing to newly-weds: Frank Reavey & Yvonne McQuillan

Lough Derg - A Day of Friendship & Prayer Sat, 17th April.

Join us for this special day – a day of friendship and prayer on Lough Derg. Whether or not you have been to the Island before, we would be delighted if you could bring friends from other Churches to experience this special place. Guest speaker: Bishop Ken Good who will give the Address at 12 noon followed by lunch (soup and sandwiches) with free time to explore the Island after lunch Boats run from 10.30am Departure from 2:00pm. Suggested donation €15 Book now to avoid disappointment Tel: 071 9861518 (from NI 686 32391)
Email: info@loughderg.org

Divine Mercy Sunday:

Come celebrate Divine Mercy in St Macartan’s
Cathedral, Monaghan on today Sun 11th April @ 3pm. All Welcome.

Divine Mercy 3 O’Clock Prayer (The hour of great mercy):

You expired Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls & an ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world & empty Yourself out upon us. O Blood & Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in you. (pray from the heart always)

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.

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 Months Memory Paddy Foster, Magheraveely
Frank Fitzpatrick, Fermanagh St
Peter & Seamus Meehan, O’Neill Pk &

All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Special Intention

Tues 10.00 Special Intention

Wed 10.00 Dan & Nora Reilly & Mary Doherty, Maudabawn
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Joseph Laurence Maughan,& Laurence & Kathleen Maughan, Teehill

Fri 10.00 Francie & Rosie Burns, O’Neill Pk

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Jim & Mai Curran, Mullinamoy
7.00pm (Vigil) Edward, Ellen & Eileen Kelly, NTB Rd &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Raphael McKenna, NTB Rd

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: A 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

Masses for the Week

Sat 8pm Brendan & Packie Lynch, Kibb

Sun 10am Johnh & Mary Maguire, Toneydrumallard

Mon 8pm Mass Rosary @ 7.30pm & Holy Hour

Wed 9.30am Mass (Rosary)

Thurs 7.30pm Holy Hour of Adoration

Fri 9.30am—7.30pm Adoration for Vocations
8pm Edward Courtney, Tattynageeragh

Sat 8pm Barry & Eddie Faux, Cornagague
Margaret & Paddy Elliott, Tattynageeragh

Sun 10 Dympna Toye, Mullycavan

Servers: Team I

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 4, 7, 11, 23, jackpot now £2,100, thank you.

Request for new readers: We are currently updating our rota for readers in St Macartan’s & would invite anyone who would be interested in reading either at the Friday evening Mass @ 8pm, Saturday Vigil or Sunday Mass to be part of the new rota. Young people over 16 years are especially encouraged to join. Please contact Fr Owen Gorman

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 April) Paddy Martin & Deceased Relatives, Hermitage

(18th April) Mass

Altar Servers (18th) Claire McCaffrey, Rebecca Murphy

Gift Bearers (18th) Bridie & Oliver McDonald

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 6, 11, 15, 17, jackpot now €9,100, thank you

Calling all Parishioners to come & support the Church Fundraising Dance in Connons Hall on Fri 16th April, dancing to Hugo Duncan. Tickets €15. Bar facilities.

Clones Community Forum: Information Seminar delivered by Irish Rural Link Wed 21st April 7pm in the Cassandra Hand Centre. Irish Rural Link provide training to community groups and individuals in subjects to tackle all forms of disadvantage and exclusion, helping communities to reach their full potential. This event is free, but booking is advised. Phone 047 52997

Cairde Eois are running a six week Irish Conversation Course: Starting Sat 10thApril from 2-4pm for senior primary and secondary school pupils. The cost per child is €50and €40 for second child. This course is taking place at Gaelscoil Eois, Eanach Cille - For further details please contact Gaelscoil Eois 047 52162 or email eois.ias@eircom.net

Volunteers needed: To steward outdoor events organised as part of the Feile Oriel Festival in Monaghan Town from 29th April to 3rd May. For more information see www.feileoriel.com or contact Monaghan Volunteer Centre on 042 9754551

Unislim: Don’t wait, join now flexi membership. A once off payment offer of €99—12 weeks for the cost of 10 & for new members no joining fee. Offer available from 5th Apr—2nd May. Morning class in Knockatallon from 10.30—11.30 every Wed. 2 evening classes in Roslea every Wed 6.30—7.30 & 7.30—8.30. Also thinking of starting a men’s class, if interested contact Martina @ 087 9174470.

Growing Green Together: Are you interesting in gardening and growing your own vegetables and would you like to share your skills and tips with some young people? Well if the answer is YES, than the Youth Leaders for Peace project needs your help! This intergenerational project promises to be great way for the over 55's to teach a younger generation a thing or two!! ! For further details please contact Fiona Mc Entee, Youth Development Officer on 087 6369109.

Conradh na Gaeilge/Cairde Eois : Would like to thank everyone who contributed to the church gate collections on St. Patrick's Day and previous evening - your support was much appreciated.

Gorta Church Gate Collection: Thanks to all who contributed to the recent collection which raised €916. A special word of thanks to Ann & Nailey Slowey who organised the collection.

St Louis Mission Collection: The Sisters of St Louis wish to thank all who contributed to the recent collection. The total collected was €1580 & 94.

Clones Social Services for the Elderly:

Chiropody on Tues at Clones Day Care Centre

Brookeboro Youth Band: In Crieghton Hotel, Clones on Fri April 16th @ 8pm
Classes @ Cassandra Hand Centre: Horticulture/Plant Care & Maintenance Course will be held on Tues mornings from 10am—1pm. This is a FETEC level 4 course & will run for 17 weeks, date to be decided. Oil painting for beginners—new class starting Tues April 6th @ 8pm, for 6 weeks. Photography class starting 15th April for 6 weeks Concert in Newtownbutler Parish Hall: On Fri 16th April @ 8pm. An evening of music, song & dance, featuring local & all-Ireland winning talent.

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.