Sunday 14th June 2009

The Body & Blood of Christ

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

Sunday Duty Rota for Priests in Clones Parish

In silence

In silence the star,
Proclaimed Jesus' birth.
In silence He walked,
Thirty years on this earth.

In silence He ministered.
Marks in the sand,
In silence dispersing,
The unruly band.

In silence He entered,
Jerusalem's gate.
In silence He stood,
Accepting love's fate.

In silence abused.
Disrobed as a slave.
In silence He rose,
Over sin and the grave.

In silence we often,
Must stand as He stood,
Receiving the evil,
Returning the good.

In silence His children,
Oft' kneel at His throne.
The cry of their hearts,
Heard by His ears alone.

Silent faith holds us fast,
Shining truth in the night.
But that silence will end,
When our faith becomes sight!

Corpus Christi

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, traditionally called the feast of Corpus Christi. In so celebrating, we acknowledge the wonderful gift of Holy Communion and its implication for our daily nourishment by God’s love in giving his Son, Jesus Christ, to and for us. This feast underscores the grand desire on the part of Jesus to remain with us even after his death to be the life-giving presence that we count on.

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially:

Brian Maughan, Dublin

Baptisms: We welcome into God’s community: Matthew Quigley

Marriage: We wish God’s blessing to newly-weds: Darrel Peddie & Catriona Teague

St Vincent de-Paul Annual Pilgrimage to Knock: On Thurs 18th June. Bus leaving the Diamond @ 9am. Names please to any member or ring 51340, 20893 or N. I. 048 677 38345. Sorry adults only please.

Parish Child Protection Information Nights

Connons Social Club—Thurs 18th June @ 8.00pm

Aghadrumsee - Cornagague P.S. Mon 22nd June @ 8.30pm.
All groups using parish premises, involved with children under 18 years & vulnerable adults must attend. This includes sacristans, parents of altar servers & choir. There will be a further information night for Clones in early Autumn.

Eucharistic Ministers: Are advised that they need to be vetted for Child Protection when bringing Holy Communion to anyone other than a member of family.

Eucharistic Congress Collection: Due to the National Council for the Blind Collection on 13th & 14th June, the Eucharistic Congress Collection will now take place on 21st & 22nd June in Clones Parish.

First Communion 2010: Parents of children for First Communion in 2010 to be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Clones are invited to a short meeting in St Tiarnach’s P.S. on Mon 22nd June @ 9pm.

Parish Finance & Property Committee Meeting: On Wed June 24th @ 8pm in Parish Priests house.

Clogher don Óige Youth Pilgrimage to Lough Derg: Mon 29th June to Wed 1st July. For further details or to book a place contact Clogher don Óige office 047 72784.

Accord Marriage Preparation Course: Please book Marriage Preparation course early, at least 6 months in advance. Contact Accord, Monaghan on 83359 www.accord.ie

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 Months Memory Patsy Flynn, Dromard &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Mass

Tues 10.00 Laurence & Catherine Sherry & Deceased Relatives & Tony Smith

Wed 10.00 Mary & Thomas O’Brien & Deceased Relatives, Oakview
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Mass

Fri 10.00 Anna Fitzgerald, Church Hill
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Delia & James McKernan, O’Neill Pk
7.00pm (Vigil) Hugh & Eugene Holland, Etna Lodge &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: M Connolly, K McPhillips, Sr Loreta Mary, A M Greenan

Collectors for June:
(Vigil) Jim McMahon, Gerry Reihill (Snr), Thomas Monaghan, Marie Flanagan
(9.30) Una Keenan, Francis Cooke, Josephine O’Neill, Frank Farrell
(11.30) Methone McNally, Martin Holland, Tom McGrane, Michael Fox (Snr)

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 Phil & Bell Scott & Keith Lambe, Toneydrumollard

Sun 10am Frank McGinnity, Gorteen

Mon 7.30pm Holy Hour of Adoration for Vocations

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

Fri 8pm Nora Brady, Coolnasillagh

Sat 8pm Brendan Cassidy, Cornacrieve

Sun 10 Months Memory Rebecca Higgins, Rossbrick

Altar Society for June: Mary Breslin, Catherine Higgins

Collectors for June:
(Vigil) Breege Grew, Deirdre Grew, Michael Grew, Patsy Beggan
(10am) Brian Boyle, Stephen Flynn, Rose Beggan, Shane Boyle

Servers: Team J Sarah McCarville, Niamh McCabe

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 9, 19, 23, 24, jackpot now £3,100, thank you.

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 June) Mass

(21st June) Months Memory Vincent Connolly, Drumsloe

Eucharistic Minister for June Joan McEniff

Collectors for June: Oliver McDonald, Gerry Gavin

Altar Society for June: Bridie McDonald, Rose Conlon

Altar Servers (21st) Rebecca Gavin, Jessica Gavin, Damien Connolly

Reader (21st) Martin Connolly

Gift Bearers (21st) Connolly Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 8, 12, 14, 16, jackpot now €2,900, thank you.

The Priests’ in Concert: Odyssey Arena, Belfast 20th June, The O2, Dublin 22nd June. The Priests will perform soaring renditions of Catholic classics such as Ave Maria, Pie Jesu and Panis Angelicus as well as classical Irish songs. Their outstanding harmonies have won ecstatic applause from audiences of all denominations. Contact Aiken Promotions Belfast 028 90689090, Dublin 01 7755800.

Corpus Christi Celebration: In St Macartans Cathedral on Sun 14th June. Commencing with Eucharistic Adoration @ 4pm, followed by Eucharistic Procession @ 5pm. Rosary & Benediction. Everyone welcome.

Lough Derg Youth Pilgrimage: Final reminder that closing date for applications is on 24th June, pleasr contact Clogher don Óige on 047 72784 or email: info@clogherdonoige.com

Clones Country Market: On Sat 20th June in the Lennard Arms Hotel 11—2. Exciting new stalls have been added. Come along & enjoy some home grown goodness.

Walking Tour of Heritage Sites: Clones Community Forum are organising a walking tour of the heritage sites in Clones @ 12 O’clock daily from 16th June to end of Sept, starting from the Cassandra Hand Centre, Clones. Contact Mary @ the Centre for further information Tel: 047 52997 or email: cassandrahand@eircom.net

Clones Community Forum’s AGM: In the Lennard Arms Hotel on Thurs 25th June @ 8pm. All Voluntary & Community groups are asked to attend this meeting. Refreshments served & everybody welcome. We would appreciate your support.

Citizens Information: Continues every Friday morning in the Cassandra Hand Centre from 10am—12.30pm. This is a free & confidential service & is available to everyone.

Monaghan Institute Summer Camps: In both Computers & Art on week of 6th July. For further details contact Co.Monaghan VEC on 047 30888.

PLC Courses: Limited number of places still available for Mature & Leaving Certificate students at Monaghan Institute. For details contact 047 84900.

Monaghan Summer Sports Camp - St Louis Secondary School Monaghan: June 29th—July 3rd & July 6th—July 10th. Multi-sports & Art & Pottery Activity Camp. Ages 5—12. cost €65 per week. To book ring 047 89229. Brochures in local shops & library.

Irish Heart Foundation: Thanks to all who supported the recent Irish Heart Foundation collection. Total raised was €1,250, thank you.

Cross Community Christian Fellowship Meeting: In Creighton Hotel on Fri June 19th @ 8pm. Guest Speaker Dr Carlon Gamboa from Angola. Everyone welcome. For further information contact Leslie Gray on 048 677 38346.

Thank you, God
Thank you God for the little things
That often come our way,
The things we take for granted
And don’t mention when we pray

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.