Sunday 14th February 2010

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lent—a time to live simply

Lent, can be a time to make more space each day for reflection and prayer. That may well mean less television, less chatter. During Lent can we be less preoccupied with our own moods and emotional needs, letting them simply be and giving our attention to others?. During Lent can we cut back on what we consume, relying more on each other for comfort and relaxation? .

Making the most of Lent , involves three steps:

*See the invitation of God in every moment

* Respond generously to that invitation, turning away again and again from a
focus on ourselves

* Fashion a simpler life style that leaves us free for the Lord, free from our own compulsive needs and free for others in their needs

Temperance Sunday
Some children preparing for Confirmation will be taking a pledge at some of the Masses today. Others who want to give up alcohol for lent are also
welcome to take this pledge

Mass Schedule

Clones: 7.30am; 10am;,7pm

Adr: 8pm

Connons 11am

Trocaire Boxes

Trocaire boxes are now available at back of church.

Please have one in every home

Deaths:

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Jim Cleary, Teehill/England

Peg McEntee, Emyvale

Sean McAleer, Clonkeen

Baptisms:

We welcome into God’s community:

Peter Bartholomew Woods,

Yvie Polly Carron

Concern Haiti Appeal:

We thank all who so generously supported the recent appeal for the people of Haiti. The total raised was €4880 & £850. This money has been forwarded to concern and a receipt will be posted at back of church.

Well done to all who volunteered to provide music & song at the Sun 11.30 mass. Meeting in St Joseph’s Hall on Mon 15th @ 8pm.

Altar Society Meeting
On Sat 13th Feb @ 10.30 in Sacred Heart Church. We ask all members currently on rota to try to attend this short meeting.

Collectors for February:
(Vigil) Martin Conolly, Gerry Reihill (Snr), Eamon Reilly, Michael Fox (Snr)
(9.30) Geraldine O’Reilly, Sean Dinkin, John Conlon, Martin Holland,
(11.30) Eamon Monaghan, Anthony Keogh, Larry Butler, Stella Keogh.

Pilgrimage to the Shrines of France: From 21st July to 29th July 2010, departing Dublin 8 nights accompanied by Spiritual Director. Contact Monaghan Prayer Group - Philip McArdle 042 9661572 or visit www.mcpg.net

Helplines

So many feel pain & hurt, so many feel alone, helpless. Whether you are young or old, don't carry a worry or burden alone. A problem shared is a problem halved.

Addiction Resource Centre: 047 72100 & 086 8241228

St Vincent de Paul: 085 2417455

Aware : 1890303302 & 01 6617211

Samaritans: 1850 60 90 90 & 01 872 7700

Teenline: 1800 833 634 & 01 462 2122

Alzheimers Society: 1800 341 341

GROW: 1890 474 474 & 01 873 4029

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

26th & 27th March 2010 - 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

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 Mary & Peter McKenna, McCurtain St
Aidan & Cora McFarland, Fairview &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Frank & Kitty Martin, O’Neill Pk

Tues 10.00 Brendan Brogan, Annakilly

Wed 7.30am Mass

Wed 10.00 Jim Cleary, Teeehill /England
7.00pm Mass
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 7.30am Mass

Thurs 10.00 Mass

Fri 7.30am Mass

Fri 10.00 James & Anna Nicholl, Carn Heights
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Patrick & Bridget Connolly & Deceased Relatives, Clonkirk
7.00pm (Vigil) Willie & Rose O’Neill, O’Neill Pk
John & Kathleen Cunningham & Deceased Relatives, Corraghy
James & Martha O’Harte, Concera
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

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 Vigil Mass

Sun 10am Tony, Edward & Elizabeth O’Hara, Corraghy

Mon 8pm Mass (Rosary @ 7.30pm) & Holy Hour

Wed 8pm Mass (Rosary)

Thurs 7.30pm Holy Hour of Adoration

Fri 8pm Jimmy, Bridget, James & Mary Cassidy, Cornacrieve

Sat 9.30am Mass (Rosary)

Sat 8pm Owen & Annie Beggan & Deceased Relatives, Mullinvam

Sun 10 Gary McGovern, Maguiresbridge & Clones

Servers: Team B Kyle Crudden, Eugene Donohoe

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 1, 2, 9, 22, , jackpot now £1,300, thank you.

Senoir Citizens Thursday Club, Carncourt: Will resume on Thurs 25th Feb @ 11 O’clock. All young at heart welcome to come along. Tel: 677 51580.

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

(14th Feb) Mass

Wed 11am Ash Wednesday Mass

Sun 11am (21st Feb) Molly & Willie McDonald, Gortnacarrow)

Altar Servers (21st) Zoe Clarke, Damien Connolly

Gift Bearers (21st) McDonald Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s , 16, 18, 21, 24, jackpot now €8,200, thank you

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Cookery Classes: In Connons Community Centre for 7 weeks commencing Thurs 18th Feb @ 8pm

Collectors for Feb: Jim McMahon, John Connolly

Altar Society for Feb: Lorraine Fitzsimmons, Angela Gavin

ACCORD: Would you like to speak with a counsellor about your problem? Accord provides a caring and supportive environment to help you find a way through any difficulties you are experiencing in your relationship.

You can contact us at 047.83359 10am – 2pm to make an appointment in confidence. Our counsellors see people in either Monaghan or Carrickmacross during the day or in the evening.

SNAP: Dyslexia evening by Annette Duggan - managing Dyslexia and the struggles children have, on Tues 16th Feb @ 8pm in YMCA North Rd, Monaghan. Adm €5. For details contact Colette @ 042 9741609/0879258008

Spina Bifida Fundraiser Cavan/Monaghan Branch:

A 3 Act comedy Play “Where There’s a Will” will take place in Corcaghan Community Centre on Sat 20th Feb @ 8.30pm. Tickets €7.50. contact Brendan Carolan @ 047 51415.

Cross Community Christian Fellowship Meeting: In The Crieghton Hotel on Fri 19 th Feb @ 8pm. For Details contact Leslie Gray 048 677 38346.

GIY MONAGHAN are holding a cookery demonstration featuring Liz Moore from BELLE ISLE CASTLE in the WESTENRA HOTEL on the 23rd of february 2010 @ 7.30pm

Family quiz in Derrygannon Hall Roslea: On Friday 19th February at 9.00pm sharp. (seated at tables by 8.45pm) Proceeds will contribute towards the heating and lighting costs incurred by hosting community events. The focus of the quiz is entertainment more than general knowledge. Light refreshments will be provided in what we hope will be a pleasant atmosphere

Childminders Quality Awareness Programme: Are you a Childminder caring for other people’s children in your home? If so Monaghan County Childcare Committee are offering a 12 hour training course that will cover all aspects of Family Day Care. This course is free except for a minimal fee of €10 for refreshments. The dates are as follows 1st, 4th, 8th & 10th March—7—10pm at Monaghan Co Childcare Training Room, 17 The Grange, Plantation Walk, Monaghan. Tel: 047 72897.

Clones Area Art Final: Will be held on Saturday 27th February 2010 at 11am in St. Tiarnachs Primary School, Clones. Entry Fee €2.00. Please bring colouring materials, paper will be provided.

Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality. It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions, and the actions which speak louder than the words. It is making the time when there is none. Coming through time after time, year after year after year. Commitment is the stuff character is made of, the power to change the face of things. It is the daily triumph of integrity over scepticism. (Abraham Lincoln)

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.