Sunday 12th October 2008

The 28th 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

Duty Rota For Priests in Clones Parish

From today (Sun 12th Oct) the duty rota for the priests will be as follows:

Monday’s - Fr Duffy
Tuesday’s- Fr Gorman
Wednesday’s - Fr Kearns
Thursday’s - Fr Gorman
Friday’s - Fr Kearns
Saturday’s - Fr Duffy

The priest on duty for Sunday’s will vary and will be printed at the top of the bulletin each week.

Be There

The most loving thing we can do when someone is in pain is to share the pain; to ‘be there’ even when we’ve nothing to offer except our presence, even when being there is painful to ourselves. God comforts us in our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God..

One of the fastest & surest routes to spiritual health, is taking the focus off ourselves & helping others. In fact we were born with a natural empathy to those who are hurting. Ever notice that babies in a nursery start crying when other infants cry? Compassion, which literally means ‘to suffer with’ is the ability to be moved by the troubles of others. When we reach out from our own pain to help others it comes back to us in healing, fulfilment & a sense of worth. Jack Canfield says ‘You take it all in. You let the pain touch your heart & you turn it into compassion. What a splendid way to go through life, bringing blessing to all we touch’.

Today ask God to make you more sensitive to the needs & hurts of those around you. And when He answers your prayer & puts someone into your path, don’t be too busy to care. In other words, ‘be there’.

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially:

Patsy Farrelly, Clonoula
Tony Smith, Blackpool,
Jim Bell, Drumsloe/Australia

Senior Choir: Members are requested to attend a short meeting in St Tiarnach’s Primary School on Mon 13th Oct @ 7.30pm.

Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group: Monthly Healing Mass will be celebrated in St Louis Convent Chapel, Monaghan on Mon 13th Oct @ 8pm. Celebrant—Fr Ronnie Mitchell. Holy Rosary @ 7.40pm. Everyone welcome.

Fr Martin would like to thank the parishioner’s of Clones Parish for their support & prayers during his time here & for their cards & good wishes on his departure to Enniskillen.

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 Kevin, Sean & Kevin (Jnr) McCusker & Moira Brady, O’Neill Pk

Tues 10.00 Bridget, Edward & Kevin Charity, O’Neill Pk

Wed 10.00 Michael Armstrong, Fermanagh St
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Jim Monaghan, O’Neill Pk

Fri 10.00 Ursula Dolan & Deceased Relatives
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Gerard McGirr, NTB Rd
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 Murray, C Toye, A Woods, I Gleeson, R Corr, B Hughes

Collectors for Oct - Clones:

(Vigil) Patricia Jenkins, Brendan Jenkins, Gerry Reihill (Snr), Jim O’Reilly (NTB Rd)
(9.30) Larry Butler, Noreen Brady, Kevin Brady, Sean McCaughey
(11.30) Joe Kirk, John McAleer, Tom McGrane, George Neeson

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 Mass

Sun 10am Mass

Fri 8pm James, Teresa & Gerard Rooney, Mullinvaum

Sat 8pm Frank & Richard Kearns & Deceased Relatives, Drumma

Sun 10 Mass

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

Eucharistic Ministers: M Maguire, M O’Neill

Servers: Team E Ryan McMahon, Joseph McCabe

GFC Lotto: Winner Olivia McCaffrey, Drumma. Winning No’s 2, 9, 10, 16, jackpot now £1000, Thank you.

Ladies Aerobics: Re-commencing in Cornagague School on Mon 13th Oct duration 10 weeks. Minimum 12 people, Tutor—Declan Maguire.

ECDL Classes: Anyone interested please contact Fermanagh College @ 66 322431.

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 Oct) Thomas, Mary Anne & John Connolly, Coleman Is
(19th Oct) Hugh & Nora McCaffrey, Drummully

Altar Servers (19th) Kevin Murphy, Rebecca Murphy, Michaela Maguire

Reader (19th) Margaret Connolly

Gift Bearers (19th) McCaffrey Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 9, 21, 22, 26, jackpot now €12,050, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

The recent collection in aid of NSPCC amounted to €230, thanks to all who
contributed.

Connons Church Renovation Project: A public meeting will be held in Connons Community Centre on Thurs 16th Oct @ 8pm to advise parishioners & the general public on the current situation, progress made to date & to discuss ways & means of fund raising. It is important that all parishioners & people with connections to Connons Church attend this meeting

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Mental Health: The Church’s Day for Life this year which was Oct 5th focused on the theme of mental health. Mental ill-health can happen to anyone - 1 in 4 will experience a mental health problem at some stage in their life. Both those who are affected by mental health & their carers often experience isolation & rejection. Parishioners can help by offering the hand of friendship which is a crucial step towards a person’s recovery.

Mental Health Helplines:
Aware 1890303302 & 016617211
Samaritans 1850 60 90 90 & 01 872 7700
Teenline 1800 833 634 & 01 462 2122
The Alzheimer Society 1800 341 341
GROW 1890 474 474 & 01 873 4029

Parish Tax Reclaim Forms: CTY2 forms have been delivered to those who according to parish records qualify for a rebate for years 05,06,07. If you received a form please sign, date & insert your PPS No & return via Sunday collection, or to Sacristy, or by post as quickly as possible. We wish to submit these by 31st Oct. Thank you.

Clones Friends of the Mentally Handicapped: Wish to acknowledge the kind & very generous anonymous donation of €1,500, be assured that the money will be used for the benefit of all our Special People. Thank you.

Monaghan Mental Health Association Church Gate Collection: On Sat 25th & Sun 26th October. This is a voluntary organisation involved in actively promoting positive mental health & supporting people who experience mental health difficulties in Monaghan. The money collected will be used throughout Monaghan to promote positive mental health particularly in our young people, through education programmes & to actively support those with mental health difficulties, their families & carers by identifying their needs & advocating their rights. Please give generously to this collection.

Fundraising Draw for the Niall Mellon Township Trust: Takes place in the Round Tower Bar (McClaves) Clones on Sat 25th Oct. Music & Spot Prizes on the night. 1st Prize €500, 2nd Prize €200, 3rd Prize €100. tickets €5 each or book of 3 for €10, available from Methona Tel: 047 51128.

St Tiarnach’s Green-School Committee: Are collecting used batteries, mobile phones/chargers & printer cartridges for recycling. Please leave in school or give to a member of staff or pupil.

Volunteers Needed: In Clones area to assist with local youth club. If you enjoy working with young people & would like to avail of this exciting opportunity please contact Monaghan Volunteer Bureau on 042 9754451.

Veritas Monaghan: Exhibition of Inspiring Photography by Sr Rose Marie Tulacz, SND, from 6th—31st Oct 2008 @ Veritas Bookshop, 16 - 18, Park St, Monaghan. Tel: 047 84077. email monaghanshop@veritas.ie