Clones Parish Bulletin

Imlitir Pharõiste Chluain Eois

15th July 2007

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
Macartan McQuaid P.P. 047-51048
John Kearns C.C. 047-51064
Martin O’Reilly 048 67751231
Priest on duty this week Fr McQuaid

Reflection

Be just. Be honest. Be Fair.
Scripture says “This is true holiness...to walk justly in the sight of God.”
To be just means to treat others fairly.
It means to respect them, their rights and their property.

There is no shortage of injustice in to-days world.
There are many robberies and muggings.
There is corruption and deceit.
There are many examples of paying under the minimum wage.
Many Irish have been convicted of underpaying foreign nationals.
There is failure to do an honest days work.
There is failure to pay bills.
There is tax-dodging.

All acts of injustice are acts against the law of God.
It is hypocritical to say we love God and not treat others justly.
We should each examine our consciences about our own justice.

PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Baptisms By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.
July ... Fr Kearns : August ... Fr McQuaid : September ... Fr Kearns
Two weeks notice must be given

Marriages: By arrangement. 3 Months notice is essential.
Sick Calls: Always send for the priests to anoint the Sick

Belfast-Knock Walkers
The Belfast to Knock Walkers will arrive in Clones on Wednesday next 18th July. Mass will be celebrated @ 7pm in Sacred Heart Church. 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 you took me in.”

Baptisms:
We welcome into our parish community:
Darragh Peadar McElvaney

Marriage:
We wish God’s blessings to newly-weds:
Alan Smith & Caroline Monaghan
Shane McNaughton & Leona Brady

Lough Derg: One Day Retreats in August & September. The retreats are open to all adults & does not require fasting or walking barefooted. Booking is essential. Cost €27 - includes boat fare & lunch. Three Day Pilgrimage may commence on any day up until 13th August, Cost €45 - includes boat fare & accommodation.

Quiet Day—5th Sept ‘where you can be all by yourself & rest for a while. Cost €20 - includes boat fare & lunch. For booking Tel: +353 71 9861528.

Simon Community Church Gate Collection: The Simon Community depends heavily on this collection to keep their Community Houses (for 25 homeless people) operating, the Gatehouse project which caters for 7 local rough sleepers & also to support their resettlement programme - approx 210 people been supported to move into their own homes over the past few years.. They have also opened a day care/drop in centre. Their annual Church Gate collection takes place at all Masses this weekend. Please give generously

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 Kay O’Harte, Leonards Is &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Deceased Members Reinhardt Family, Analore Rd

Tues 10.00 P J Smyth, Analore Rd

Wed 10.00 Malachy King, Edenforan
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm
7.00pm Knock Walkers Mass

Thurs 10.00 Mary & Nan Matthews & Deceased Relatives, Louth Village

Fri 10.00 Delia & Matt Byrne, Kathleen & Tommy McLoughlin & Lennon Family

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Nora McCormack, Carn
7.00pm (Vigil) Kathleen Maguire, Clonfad &
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

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 Sr Catherine Swift, Cornagague

Sun 10am Frank & Katie McMahon, Follum Little

Fri 8pm Patricia Maguire, Killyliffer & Theresa, James & Gerard Rooney, Mullinvam

Sat 8pm Jim & Kathleen Leonard, Killyliffer

Sun 10 James & Elizabeth Conlon & Terry Gaine, Agharooskey

Eucharistic Adoration: P Gallagher, D Lynch, K Cassidy, P Higgins

Eucharistic Ministers: M Little, S McMahon

Servers: Team E Dennis & Patrick Higgins

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 7, 12, 18, 23, jackpot now £4,900, 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.
(15th July) Deceased Members McDonald Family, Gortnacarrow
(22nd July) Deceased Members Clancy Family, Clonshannagh

Altar Servers (22nd) Megan Brogan, Michaela Maguire

Reader (22nd) Sean McCabe

Gift Bearers (22nd) Clancy Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s : 10, 11, 20, 23, jackpot now €2,300, thank you

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Regretfully Eucharistic Adoration has been discontinued due to lack of support.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Knock Summer Youth Festival: Thurs 26th—Sun 29th July at Knock Shrine is an opportunity for young people to take time out to reflect on their lives and what God is offering…”Life to the full”!. Cost is on donation basis with accommodation and food provided. Special free buses will also be provided from certain locations. For more info contact Ann @ 094 9388100, Sheena @ 01 6753690 or look up www.geocities.com/knockshrine for further details.

Clones Community Forum Arts Workshop (Notice to Parents): A number of items of clothing were left behind at the Summer Arts workshop. They may be collected at the Forum Office.

Harry Potter Table Quiz: A Table Quiz organised by Paisti Eois Committee is being held in Acorn Centre Newbliss on Wed 18th July from 8—10pm. Age guidance is 7—15 yrs. Adm €1 per child. So for all you Harry Potter fans, lets test your knowledge of the books. A fun night for all.

Clones Library News - Harry Potter Launch: Clones Library invites all children up to the age of 18 yrs to the launch of the last book in the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows” at midnight on Fri 20th July.
Rap workshop—Thurs 26th July from 11am—12.30.

Orgami Workshop—Mon 30th July from 2—3pm, for ages 8+. Max 15 per workshop. If you wish to book a place on either of these workshops please contact Clones Branch Library @ 047 51143.

Disco & Magic Show: For all primary school children on Fri 20th July from 9pm—11.30pm in the Cassandra Hand Centre, Cara St, Clones. Adm €5 per child. Fancy Dress essential so get out all those wizard & witches costumes. In conjunction with the launch of the Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows book in clones Library at Midnight.

Monaghan Co Library Used Book Sale: In Clones Library commencing Mon 16th July. Something for everyone.

Open Air Garden Theatre - Hilton Park, Clones: Chapterhouse Theatre Company will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the grounds of Hilton Park, on Thurs 19th July @ 7.30pm. For ticket information & general queries please contact 047 56007 or 047 38162.

College Grant Application Form: Available now from Co.Monaghan VEC, Market St, Monaghan, Tel: 047 30888/email educ@monaghanvec.ie Or Monaghan Co Council, The Glen, Monaghan, Tel: 047 30550/email lduffy@monaghancoco.ie

Do not be afraid of Christ!
He takes nothing away and He gives you everything.
When we give ourselves to Him, we receive a hundredfold in return:

Pope Benedict XV1

Love Yourself
We need to love ourselves. Accept yourself - love yourself as you are, not as you might have been or might be. Be kind to yourself and you will be kind to others: let others be kind to you and you’ll be kind to yourself. Allow others be compassionate to you and you will look on yourself with love - and that’s how God looks on you.