Clones Parish Bulletin

Imlitir Pharõiste Chluain Eois

11th November 2007

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Is Resurrection For All?

Will everybody experience resurrection? No, if you take at face value what you hear in this Sunday’s first reading: But for you there will be no resurrection to life! (2 Macc 7:14). The ‘you’ is a despotic king and his sadistic torturers. One suspects the list could easily be lengthened. Again at face value, today’s gospel reading reinforces this view: those who are considered worthy of a place in that age and in the resurrection from the dead … (Lk 20:35). The implication is clear: some won’t be considered worthy of resurrection. So, what happens to those?

Basing its views on Jn 5:28-29 the Catechism of the Catholic Church states: ‘All the dead will rise, those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment.’ (Par. 998).

We describe death as the separation of soul and body – not knowing really what either is. The body decomposes conveniently, but what about that soul? Where is it until it rises with its glorified body? Why does it need one? Do those who ‘rise’ to judgment also have one? If not, what do they have? Silly questions? Maybe. But allow me one more: what’s the difference between unquestioned faith and fundamentalism? Over to you!

November - Month of the Holy Souls

Almighty God, we entrust those who are dear to us to your unfailing care, knowing that you are doing better things for them than we can desire or pray for.

Novena Masses are being offered for those whose names are on the parish dead lists.

November lists are still available at back of Church

PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Baptisms By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.
Nov...Fr Kearns
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:
Jack Cunneen, Fermanagh St,
Genie McCaffrey, Tonitybog
Eileen Ronayne, Clonmore
Stephen Maguire, Lisnaskea

Marriage
We wish God’s blessings to newly-weds:
John O’Neill & Brenda Smith

Day Care Centre Collection:
Thanks to all who contributed to the recent collection. The amount raised was €1020, also thank you to the collectors.

Tax Relief Forms:
Would those who received tax relief forms and haven't returned them to the parish office please do so as soon as possible.

Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group Monthly Healing Mass:
In St Louis Convent Chapel, Monaghan on Mon 12th Nov @ 8pm. Celebrant Fr Kevin Smith.. Holy Rosary @ 7.30pm. All welcome.
Cluster Review Workshop: For all priests in Clogher Diocese on Tues 13th & Wed 14th Nov

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 November 11th to 17th
Sat 7.00pm 4th Novena Mass
Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish
Mon 10.00 Pat & Bernadette McGrane & Dec. Members McGrane & Bogue Families
Tues 10.00 5th Novena Mass
Wed 10.00 Sheila McCabe, Clones & Slane
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm
Thurs 10.00 6th Novena Mass
Fri 10.00 John, Betty & Eamon Slowey, Aghafin
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm
Sat 10.00 Kathleen Matthews, Clonmore
7.00pm (Vigil) John Smith, O’Neill Pk &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week
Sun 9.30am Mass
Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: U Maguire, M Nicholl, A Connolly, M O’Neill, P Toye

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 Michael Grew, Greagholia
Sun 10am Bridie & Michael Mulligan & Deceased Relatives
Fri 8pm Hugh Pat & Eileen Cosgrove & Deceased Relatives, Errasallagh
Sat 8pm Hugh & Mary Frances McMahon, Drumswords
Sun 10 Tommy McGeogh, Cromaghy

Eucharistic Adoration: M Collins, C Toye

Eucharistic Ministers: D Grew, L Lynch

Servers: Team A Hannah Beggan, Megan Flynn

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 3, 4, 15, 23, jackpot now £6,600, thank you.

The committee would like to thank Jim O’Neill for sponsoring the youth trip to England.

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. (11th Nov) Mass
(18th Nov) Tom & Mary Maguire & Deceased Relatives, Clontask

Altar Servers (18th) Daniel Maguire, Peter Clarke

Reader (18th) Pat McAdam

Gift Bearers (18th) Maguire Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 5, 6, 7, 10, jackpot now €4,850, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Sports Project Draw Tickets:
Tickets for a Toyota Corolla car are on sale for €20 each, book of 6 for €100. A major push must be made in the next few weeks, all help would be much appreciated. This is a very worthy cause, a great sports facility for the young and not so young in our community.

A Night at the Races:
Remember to keep free Fri 30th Nov for a night at the races in the Lennard Arms Hotel in aid of the P. A. of Scoil Chroi Ro Naofa.

I.C.A:
Please note no craft meeting this Mon 12th. Keep free Mon 19th for International night & Mon 26th for Christmas decorations. New members always welcome.

Drop –In Morning:
Clones Community Forum Drop In Morning continues every Wed from 10.30—12.30 in the Forum’s Diamond meeting rooms. Come along for a coffee & a chat with friends! Everyone welcome.

Rural Social Scheme:
Anyone interested in putting their name on the waiting list for the Rural Social Scheme or would like any information on the Scheme, either as a participant or sponsor group, please contact Geraldine Maguire at Clones Forum, Tel: 047 52997.

Garage Theatre Monaghan:
Fri 16th Nov “Song Sisters” From classical to disco, follow the journey that Song Sisters bring you on. Five talented ladies whose passion for quality songs and arrangements, combined with their band, guarantee a great night’s entertainment. Box office 047 81597.

Notice for Community Groups:
Training course on developing PR, communications & profiling your community group, commencing Wed 21st Nov @ 7.30pm. Contact Gerard Callan on 042 9749500 for details. Cloning date for booking places is Fri 16th Nov.

Small Farm Holders Clinic:
In Rockcorry Community Centre on Tues 13th Nov, 2.30 & 4.30. Information on welfare issues, medical cards, housing repairs, training, off farm employment, etc. No appointment necessary, just drop in.

Hazel Siberry: Will attend Day Care Centre on Tues 13th, 11am—4pm.

Child Protection Parish Information Session
Thurs 15th Nov @ 8pm in Scoil Chroi Ro Naofa
Those requested to attend: Priests, Sacristans, Parish Employees, Parents of Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir Leaders (Leader & another adult),
Baptismal Team,

The Family that prays together
Stays together.

Two men looked out from
prison bars
One saw mud, one saw stars


Do not be afraid of Christ!
He takes nothing away and He gives you everything.
When we give ourselves to Him, we receive a hundredfold in return:

Pope Benedict XV1

Love Yourself
We need to love ourselves. Accept yourself - love yourself as you are, not as you might have been or might be. Be kind to yourself and you will be kind to others: let others be kind to you and you’ll be kind to yourself. Allow others be compassionate to you and you will look on yourself with love - and that’s how God looks on you.