Sunday 12th July 2009

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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

Personal Responsibility

Lord, sometimes we are tempted to blame others
for what we are
Let us always remember
that we become what we want to become
No one can force us to be what we don’t want to be,
and no one can influence us unless we choose to be influenced.
Sometimes we fool ourselves into thinking
that when we do something wrong,
it isn't really our fault;
it’s somebody else’s fault;
it’s the fault of some injustice;
it’s the fault of society in general.
But that isn’t true, is it, Lord?
When we are tempted to blame ,
remind us that you created us
with a will that is free-
free to choose good or bad,
free to choose kindness or meanness,
free to choose love and understanding
or anger and resentment,
free to choose to work on our faults
or to stubbornly hold on to them.
Let us always remember, Lord,
to use the freedom you have given us
to develop ourselves
into good, likeable, and responsible people. Amen

The 11.30am Mass in Sacred Heart Church on Sun July 19th ( Ulster Final Day) will be changed to 11am to avoid traffic problems.

Deaths

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Patrick Clerkin, Dundalk,

Tony McKenna, USA

Baptisms: We welcome into God’s community: Tiernach Graham

Marriage: We wish God’s blessing to newly-weds: Sean Quinn & Kathleen McGinnity

St Alphonsus Church Connons: A Public Meeting will be held in Connons Community Centre onTues July 14th @ 8.30pm, updating the community on the renovation of St Alphonsus Church and it’s future beyond the official re-opening and blessing by Bishop Duffy on Fri July 24th @ 8pm. All Welcome.
Irish Cancer Society Church Gate Collection: On this weekend Sat 11th & Sun 12th July. Please support this worthy cause.

Belfast Knock Walkers

The Belfast Knock Walkers will arrive in Clones on Wed July 15th. Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church @ 7.30pm. The Walkers are very grateful to the people of Clones for their hospitality and would appreciate offers of accommodation as in previous years. “I was a stranger and your took me in”.

Blessing of Graves

Sunday 6th September

Aghadrumsee After 10am Mass

Connons After 11am Mass

Nuns Graveyard After 11.30am Mass

Abbey/Round Tower 12.30

Sacred Heart/Mount St Oliver 2.30pm

Almighty God, we entrust those who are dear to us to your unfailing care.

St Alphonsus Church Connons: A Public Meeting will be held in Connons Community Centre on Tues July 14th @ 8.30pm, updating the community on the renovation of St Alphonsus Church and it’s future beyond the official re-opening and blessing by Bishop Duffy on Fri July 24th @ 8pm.

Clonmacnois Catholic Youth Festival: From 13th—16th August, FREE buses, no cost—donation only, for those aged 16—35 . For details contact Youth 2000 Office: 01 6753690, Eamon 086 3025442, Lana 07929095820 (from N.Ire)

Collectors for July:
(Vigil) Jim O’Reilly (NTB Rd), Peter McAleer, Joanne Reihill, Brendan Jenkins
(9.30) Michael Carron, Jim Flynn, Sean Dinkin, Josephine O’Neill.
(11.30) Eugene McCaughey, PJ McCague, Patrick Maguire, Michael Fox (Snr)

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 Dominic Monaghan, 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 John, Kathleen & Sean Boyle & Deceased Relatives, Creevaghey

Tues 10.00 Doreen Murphy

Wed 10.00 Devlin Family, The Diamond
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Special Intention

Fri 10.00 Malachy King, Edenforan
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Dara Neeson, Cherry Pk
7.00pm (Vigil) Eugene McDonald, the Diamond, Kay O’Harte, Leonards Is,
Packie McQuaid, NTB Rd, Winnie McDonagh, England &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Suzanne & Tommy McEntee, Teehill

Sun 11.00 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 Sr Catherine Swift & Deceased Relatives, Cornagague

Sun 10am James & Elizabeth Conlon & Terry Gaine, America & Agharooskey

Mon 7.30pm Mass & Adoration (Rosary @ 7.20)

Wed 9.30am Mass

Thurs 7.30pm Holy Hour of Adoration for Our Lady’s Intentions

Fri 8pm Michael & Josephine Corr, Crockawaddy

Sat 9.30am Mass

Sat 8pm Jim & Kathleen Leonard, Killyliffer

Sun 10 Mass

Servers: Team D Sarah Jane Flanagan, Emma Keily

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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.

(12th July) Mass

(19th July) Maureen McAdam, Clonfad

Altar Servers (19th) Michaela Maguire, Damien Connolly

Reader (19th) Jacinta Cadden

Gift Bearers (19th) McCabe Family

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Marriage Preparation Workshops: Fridays 8—10.30pm; Saturdays 10am—5pm, €150 per couple (Early Booking Advised)

18th & 19th Sept 2009 -26th & 27th Feb 2010
16th & 17Oct 2009 -26th & 27th March 2010
6th & 7th Nov 2009 -23rd & 24th April 2010
4th & 5th Dec 2009 -14th & 15th May 2010
15th & 16th Jan 2010 -11th & 12th June 2010

Contact Accord, St Macartan’s College, Monaghan. Tel: 047 83359, Mon—Fri 10am-2pm

Simon Community Church Gate Collection: On Sat 18th & Sun 19th July. The Simon Community depends heavily on fundraising such as this collection to keep their Community House operating, the Gatehouse project which caters for rough sleepers and to support their re-settlement programme—approx 250 people have been supported to move into their own homes over the past few years. Seatown House Day Centre, which is a “one stop-shop” for information, referral, medical advice, counselling, education & support has also been opened. Please give generously.

Pilgrimage to Shrines of Italy:(Final Reminder) From 3rd to 11th August including San Giovanni, Loreto, Assisi & Rome including Mugnano, Pietrelcina & Lanciano— Limited seats available. Cost €1065pp sharing. Contact Marian Pilgrimages 01 8788159 or Philip McArdle 042 9661572.

Clones Country Market: Continues to run every second Saturday in the Lennard Arms Hotel. The market has proven to be a great success. Local stallholders are enjoying providing homegrown goodness to the residents of Clones. To ensure that this important venture continues to thrive please come along. Next market takes place on Sat 17th July 11am—2pm.

Community Alert Meeting: In the Lennard Arms Hotel on Wed 15th July @ 7.30pm. Everyone welcome to come along.

Guided Walking Tour of Heritage Sites in Clones: Clones Community Forum have organised a walking tour of the heritage sites in Clones at 12 o’clock daily, Mon—Fri from June to Sept, starting from the Cassandra Hand Centre. Contact Mary 047 52997 for more information or email cassandrahand@eircom.net

Clones Town F.C: Are holding an evening of Football coaching for 7—12 year olds, at Connons Social club, Cavan Rd on this Thurs 7—8.30pm.

Bus to Knock: 19th July, leaving Roslea @ 8.15am. Contact 048 677 51353 for booking.

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.