Clones Parish Bulletin

Imlitir Pharõiste Chluain Eois

13th January 2008

Baptism Of Our Lord

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

Reflection

‘Baptism is both a gift and a commission. Through baptism, God’s favour rests on us, and at the same time He calls us to service to him and to each other. As we grow and mature, we should become ever more conscious of what the demands of service involve. We have before us the example of Jesus himself, the ultimate Servant. As Son, Beloved and Favoured of God the Father, he fulfilled the demands of service to the point of laying down his life. May the Spirit of God which we first received at Baptism help us too to be generous in the sacrifices we make for the good of others.

PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Baptisms By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.
Jan...Fr Kearns
Feb Baptisms will take place on Sat 23rd, 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:
Felix Lynch, Kibb/London
Hugh Reilly, Derryledigan

Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group Monthly Healing Mass: In St Louis Convent Chapel on Mon 14th Jan @ 8pm. Celebrant - Fr Ronnie Mitchell. Holy Rosary @ 7.30. All Welcome.

Prayer for our Young People going to World Youth Day
Heavenly Father, we ask your protection for all our young people who are going to World Youth Day. We pray that they will open their hearts and minds to Jesus, the gift of life and to the Holy Spirit, the gift of strength, courage and love.

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 January 13th to 20th
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 Colm Mullally, Fermanagh St
Tues 10.00 Kathleen King, Edenforan
Wed 10.00 Ellen Patton, McCurtain St
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm
Thurs 10.00 Margaret & Patrick McDonald & Deceased Members Walker Family
Fri 10.00 Joseph & Edward Beggan, Clonkeencole
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm
Sat 10.00 Paddy & Mary Rooney & Deceased Relatives, O’Neill Pk
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: 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

Sat 8pm Months Memory Ambrose McElroy, Knockmacarooney
Sun 10am Mass
Fri 8pm James Tierney, Rathmoral
Sat 8pm Packie Lynch, Enniskillen & Kibb
Sun 10 Months Memory Mary O’Hara, Cortrasna

Eucharistic Adoration: I Kavanagh, M Boyle, M & P Courtney, J McCaffrey

Eucharistic Ministers: D Manley, I Reilly

Servers: Team C Shannen Flanagan, Louise Flanagan

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 7, 10, 15, 23, jackpot now £1,600, thank you.

Ladies Aerobics/Circuits: Venue—Cornagague School. Enrolment—Mon 14th Jan @ 7.30pm, minimum 14 persons. Classes commence Mon 21st Jan, Fee £30, duration—10 weeks.

Donagh Wee Folk Playgroup: Have funded places available for children born between 2nd July 04 - 1st July 05. Application forms can be obtained from Playgroup. Contact No: 677 22952

The Family that prays together
Stays together.

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.
(13th Jan) Michael & Philomena Connolly, Coleman Is

(20th Jan) James, Angela & Austin Johnston, Gortnacarrow

Altar Servers (20th) Rebecca Murphy, Rebecca Gavin

Reader (20th) Jeanette Coyle

Gift Bearers (20th) Johnston Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 8, 11, 18, 25, jackpot now €6,200, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Clones I.C.A: Monthly Meeting on Mon 14th. From now on our meetings will take place in the protestant Hall, Cara St (next to Rory McMahons). Please note change of venue.

Clones Day Care Centre: Re-opens on Tues 15th. Usual arrangements. Contact Eileen @ 51545.

VEC Night Classes: Vacancies exist on a number of night classes due to start on 28th Jan. For details contact your local VEC school or Tel: 047 30888.

Sliabh Beagh Training & Resource Centre: Computer Courses commencing in January, for details contact 048 677 51918.

Happy Faces Calendar 2008: €1020 already raised, lets make ot €1500 for Debra Ireland who support people that suffer from severe skin disorders. €13 per calendar, 10 images of people taken at our event in the Canal Stores featured in the calendar which is available but in limited quantity from Eugene Hamill @ 047 51788 or 087 9948585.

Bunscoil an Traonaigh, Lisnaskea: Are holding an open night on Wed 16th Jan , from 7.30—8.30 for all parents/children going into P.1in Sept 2008.

Cross Community Christian Fellowship Meeing: On Fri 18th Jan in the Creighton Hotel @ 8pm. Guest Speaker—Brian Ogibly, Carrickfergus. For details contact Leslie Gray @ 048 677 38346. All welcome.

Oak Healthy Living Classes in Connons/Derrykerrib Hall:
First Aid Mon 14th Jan for 7 weeks
Tai Chi Wed 16th Jan for 8 weeks
History Talks Thurs 17th Jan for 4 weeks
Flower Arranging Wed 20th Feb for 8 weeks
All classes 8—10pm. Contact Thraise McPhillips 048 677 38114.

I thank God for my life and health
I thank God for family and friends
I thank God for faith and hope

Lord, help me see the bright side,
The glass half full, not half empty.
Let me be positive

Help me speak the word of praise
Not words of blame or criticism
Help me to see that my blessings are many
And my crosses few.

Lord you are so kind and good
I love you.