Sunday 11th May 2008 - Pentecost Sunday.

Receive the Holy Spirit

“As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” As we celebrate Pentecost, it is important to remember what it is about. The Holy Spirit is given to us, not as a possession, but as a power. And this power is one that can transform the world. We are given the power of love, which is invested in a special way in the various important relationships of our lives. That power of God is there in the sacrament of marriage, calling couples to love for the sake of the world. The power of love is in our families, making our homes the Domestic Church to the glory of God. And it is this power of God’s Spirit that is at the heart of every parish. All we have to do is practise that power and great things will happen all around us. There can be no doubt that great things need to be made happen in our world today. Receive the Holy Spirit.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Jesus Talking

Dear Friend,
As you got up this morning, I watched you and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words but I noticed you were too busy trying to find the right outfit to put on and wear to work. So I waited. When you ran around the house getting ready, I knew there would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were too busy.

At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do and when I saw you spring to your feet I thought you wanted to talk to me, but you ran to the phone and called a friend to make plans for the weekend.

I watched as you went to work and I waited patiently all day for you to say something to me but you were too busy. I noticed before lunch you looked around and three or four tables away you noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate, but you didn’t. You were probably a little embarrassed. That’s okay, there are many more hours left in the day for you to talk to me. After work you went home, did some things and then you turned on the TV. You spent a lot of time watching it not thinking about anything. I waited for you to talk to me after your evening meal but again not a word. You were too busy. I waited a while you did some chores and after that you watched some more TV and then very tired you went to bed.

I have great patience and I an always there for you and I hope that sooner or later you will realise that and make me part of your life. I love you so much that I died for you and even though I wait everyday for a nod, or a prayer, or a ‘thank you’ there is nothing. I often hear you talking about dialogue with your work colleagues but I am life carrying on a one sided conversation.

I wait with hope that tomorrow you will give me some time. Sleep well.

Your friend

Jesus.

St Alphonsus Church, Connons

All with an interest in St Alphonsus Church, regardless of where they presently reside, are invited to a public meeting in Connons Community Centre on Tues 13th May @ 8pm, to discuss the proposed renovation of the church. The architect, Mr Paul Mongan will be available to present his findings on the current condition of the building, proposed renovations and costings. This meeting will invite those present to decide on future course of action.

Deaths:
Please pray for the dead, especially:
Chris Aspell, Cara St
Francie McCaffrey, Monaghan. May they rest in peace.

Sr Consilio Rehabilitation Fund: One of Irelands longest running “Charitable Events” the Sr Consilio 25 Hour Sponsored Fast has a shortfall of €2,500 to reach this year’s target of €75,000. In all her lifetime work at Cuan Mhuire, Sr Consilio has never experienced such demands as at present from the Homeless & the Afflicted. While it is hoped to make up this shortfall through donations of €50 or €100 each, any donation whatsoever will be greatly appreciated and duly acknowledged. Donations to Paddy O’Connor, Sr Consilio Rehabilitation Fund, 17 Oakpark Demesne, Tralee, Co.Kerry.

Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group Monthly Healing Mass: In St Louis Convent Chapel, Monaghan on Mon 12th May @ 8pm. Celebrant - Fr Gerry Campbell.

Pentecost - The Spirit & His Gifts

I want to be wise, full of understanding, making right judgements. A person of courage. I want to know what’s right. I want to have reverence & wonder & awe of God. Lord, make me a person of love & joy, of peace & patience, of goodness & kindness, of trustfulness & gentleness, of self-control. Spirit of God help me to grow in these gifts.

Important Dates

First Holy Communion - Sun 18th May in Ad/rumsee @ 11am

Corpus Christi Procession - Thurs 22nd May @ 7pm

Mass of the Sick - Sat 24th May @ 3pm in St Tiarnach’s P.S.

Mass of Sending for those going to World Youth Day in Armagh Cathedral on 30th June @ 7.30pm.

Knock 2008: Main Pilgrimage Season—April 27th—Oct 12th

National Public Novena in Honour of Our Lady of Knock 14th to 22nd August
Public All-Night Vigils: 1st Fri in Month - May, June, July, Sept
Dec - Fri 7th (Eve of the Immaculate conception)
Mini Vigils: 1st Fri—Aug & Oct.
All enquiries to 094 9388100

SACRED HEART CHURCH

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 McCaffrey Family, Tiernahinch

Tues 10.00 McCarthy Family, Mullinavanogue

Wed 10.00 Phyllis & Barney McNeill & Deceased Relatives, NTB Rd & Millbrook

Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Annie Cooney, Fermanagh St

Fri 10.00 Johnston Family, Church Hill & McCurtain St

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat No 10am Mass
11am First Holy Communion
7.00pm (Vigil) 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

AGHADRUMSEE

Sat 8pm Sarah & John Kirkpatrick, Dernacloy

Sun 10am James McNamee, Tonnitybog

Fri 8pm Sarah & Gerard McCabe & Deceased Relatives, Boneyblaneybawn

Sat 8pm Deceased Members Maguire Family, Tully & Callaghan Family, Corranny

Sun 11am First Holy Communion

Eucharistic Adoration: S Mulligan, W McGinnity, McCabe Family, A & J kearns

Eucharistic Ministers: M Maguire, M O’Neill

Servers: Team C Shannen Flanagan, Shauna Donohoe

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 6, 10, 11, 23, jackpot now £2,100, thank you.

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

Altar Society for May: Patricia Gallagher, Irene Kavanagh

CONNONS

Sun 11am.
(11th May) Joe McPhillips & Deceased Relatives, Cloncallick
(18th May) Philip & Annie Curran, Francie McMahon & Johnny McCabe

Altar Servers (18th) Michaela Maguire, Damien Connolly, Caolan Maguire

Reader (18th) Jacinta Cadden

Gift Bearers (18th) McMahon Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 5, 7, 22, 23, jackpot now €8,750, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

St Comgall’s N.S. Enrolment: On Thurs 8th May from 1—5pm. Parents are requested to bring their child’s birth cert & PPS No for registration.

Collectors for May: Vincent Smyth, Eugene Glancy

Altar Society for May: Joan McEniff, Mary McCaffrey

NOTES

Collectors for May
(Vigil) Ann Adamson, Gerry Fleming, Shay McKiernan, Seamus McKiernan.
(9.30) Noreen Brady, Kevin Brady, Brendan Carolan, Bartle Woods.
(11.30) Marian McBride, Janet Newell, Philomena Maguire, Patrick Slowey.

Clones Community Forum’s AGM: In the Lennard Arms Hotel, Clones on thurs 15th May @ 8pm. Guest Speaker - Paddy Logue, Independent Peace & Conflict Inpact Consultant Research & Policy Adviser to Donegal Peace Centre, An Teach Ban, Downings. All voluntary & Community groups are asked to attend this meeting. Refreshments served & everyone welcome. We would appreciate your support.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day: Clones community Forum held its Annual Alzheimer’s Tea Day on Wed 30th April. We would like to thank everyone who attended & for their donations to this worthy cause. The total raised was €327.20 & this has been forwarded to the

Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.
1st Blackwater 10k - Run & Walk: Fun day for all the family takes place on Sun 18th May. Start/Finish Monaghan UTD, Monaghan Town. Entry forms available from Forum office, Clones. All proceeds in aid of Monaghan Hospice Homecare, Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Dancing for Pleasure: Takes place on Wed 14th May in the newly refurbished Protestant Hall, Cara St. Music by Country Traditions, dancing from 10pm—12.30am. Supper served, everyone welcome. Adm €8.

Attention Childminders: Are you a childminder who would like to go on our Voluntary Notification list which is sent to parents who call us looking for a childminder. We get many calls from parents in Clones & surrounding areas who are looking for childminders. Thee are Childminding Development Grants available to enhance your service. To go on this list & to find out more contact Colette Quigley, Childminding Advisory officer on 047 72896.

Volunteers Wanted: If you have some free time & would like to do something different please contact Emma in Monaghan Volunteer Bureau on 042 9754551. Wide choice of things to do regardless of location age etc.

Community Groups - Attention all PRO’s: Interested in improving your skills as your group’s Public Relations Officer? If so, Co Monaghan Partnership is offering a free communications training course on Tues 13th & 20th May from 7.30—9.30 in Castleblaney Enterprise Centre. To book a place contact Gerard Callan on 042 97 49500.

Pick A Peak: Is a fun & novel hill-walk that will have 50 teams on top of 50 peaks on Sat 12th July in aid of Juvenile Arthritis. We have put together a list of over 50 peaks to choose from. However, if there is a peak you would rather climb, just let us know and we will add it to the list. All you need is a team of four, then contact Arthritis Ireland & we will give you everything you need to get involved. For more information or to register, please email Caroline on fundraising@arthritisireland.ie or Tel: 01 661 8188.

Clones Community Games: All gymnasts are reminded that the Area Final for Clones Community Games Gymnastics will be held next Tuesday May 13th @ 7pm in Killeevan Gymnastics Club. Good luck to all competing.
Irish Society for Autism: Wish to thank everyone who contributed to their Church Gate Collection which amounted to €944.00.

Volunteers needed: For Bingo on Friday nights. Contact Fr Duffy @ 047 51048.