Sunday 16th May 2010

Ascension of the Lord

‘Now as he (Jesus) blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up to heaven. They worshipped him and then went back to Jerusalem full of joy.’ The feast of the Ascension of the Lord is above all else a feast of hope. Hope has been described as, not just some vague kind of feeling, but rather having someone or something worth living for and dying for. In Christ we have such a person. He lives in us in our marriage and family relationships and it is worth putting every effort into making those the best possible for his sake. He lives among us in our community and again we need to do everything in our power to make our parish the best we possibly can to his glory and for the good of all. And Christ lives for us in heaven at the right hand of the Father, assuring us of our ultimate destiny among the saints. We can aim to be there!

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

We wish God’s Blessing to all who received the

Sacrament of Confirmation in

Sacred Heart Church on Fri 14th May 2010

Deaths:

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Maurice Lynch, Aghadrumsee/Magherafelt

Baptisms:

We welcome into God’s community:
Lily-Mai McArdle-Kierans, Cara Mairead Cunningham

Episcopol Ordination of Mgr Liam McDaid:

Will take place on Sun 25th July 2010 in St Macartan’s Cathedral Monaghan. We ask parishioners to pray for his intentions.

Pentecost Sunday Ecumenical Service:

On Sun 23rd May @ 3pm in the Round Tower Cemetery, Clones. Guest speaker: Bishop Noel Treanor

National Collection for the Eucharistic Congress 2012:

Will be taken up on week-end of 5/6 June.

Clogher Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:

Tues July 6th - Sun July 11th 2010. Total fare €730 or sterling equivalent - includes full board accommodation, insurance, taxes & coach transfer to & from Belfast International Airport from designated points throughout the diocese. Pilgrims contact—P J McGilly 677 37850; Invalid contact - Fr Joseph Mullin 677 21342.

Collectors for May:
(Vigil) Ann Adamson, Gerry Fleming, Danny Morgan, Gary Neeson
(9.30) Geraldine Nolan, Frank Farrell, Patrick Maguire, Sean McCaughey
(11.30) Janet Newell, Ben Quinn, Tom McGrane, Philomena Maguire

Lough Derg: (Programme for 2010)

May 1st One Day Retreats Commence May 5th Quiet Day
May 15th Special Day May 17th Special Workshop
June 1st 3 Day Pilgrimage start Aug 13th Last Day for starting 3day Pilgrimage
Aug 18th 1 Day Retreats resume Aug 23rd Special Workshop
Aug 28th Family Day Aug 31st Special Day
Sept 1st Quiet Day Sept 7th Special Day
Sept 12th Pilgrimage Walk Sept 15th Special Day
Sept 21st 1 Day Reatreats end.

For bookings or further information contact the Lough Derg Office

Tel / Fax: 071 9861518 (from NI 686 32391)

Email: info@loughderg.org - www.loughderg.org

Helplines

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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

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 & Eddie Treanor, Bishopscourt &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Angela Flynn, O’Neill Pk

Tues 10.00 Patsy Flynn, Dromard

Wed 10.00 Tommy Monaghan, O’Neill Pk
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Patrick & Mary Reilly, O’Neill Pk

Fri 10.00 Patrick & Mary McCarville & Paddy Sheridan, Corconnolly
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 First Holy Communion
7.00pm Patrick, Bridget & Paddy Foster, Magheraveely &
(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

Masses for the Week

Sat 8pm Richard & Mary Crudden & Deceased Relatives, Tireevil & Drumma

Sun 10am Deceased Members Maguire & Callaghan Family, Tully & Corranny

Mon No Mass, Holy Hour 7.30—8.30pm

Wed No Mass

Thurs Holy Hour of Adoration 7.30—8.30pm

Fri 9.30am—7.30pm Adoration for Vocations

Fri 8pm Joseph Cassidy, Clonkeencole

Sat No Morning Mass

Sat 8pm Rebecca Higgins, Rossbrick

Sun 11am First Holy Communion ( Note change of Mass time)

Servers: Team D

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Altar Society for May: Mary Breslin, Catherine Higgins

Collectors for May:
(Vigil) Michael G McCabe, Michelle Faux, Niall Beggan, Teresa McCabe
(10am) Alice Carey, Clara Crudden, Liam Lynch, Pascal Manley

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.

(16th May) First Holy Communion

(23rd May) Vincent Connolly, Drumsloe

Altar Servers (23rd) Rachel Maguire, Michaela Maguire

Gift Bearers (23rd) Connolly Family

Irish Catholic on sale today.

In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility. Eleanor Roosavelt

Plantation of Ulster: A talk on ‘The Plantation of Ulster’ by Dr. Paddy Fitzgerald - Migration Studies Ulster America Folk Park, will be held in the Cassandra Hand Centre on Monday 24th May @ 8pm. Admission free - everyone welcome

Clones Community Forum AGM: Clones Community Forum AGM will be held on Thursday 27th May in the Cassandra Hand Centre @ 8pm. We are seeking nominations for the management committee from groups and individuals. Nominations papers are available from the office every week day morning or by email from Josephine@cassandrahand.ie or telephone 047 52997.

Sale of Work: The Centre will hold a fund raising Sale of Work in June and we are looking for items for sale such as unwanted gifts e.g. toiletries, candles, ornaments, pictures etc. We will also have flower plants for sale so now is the time to pot up your slips.

Famine Commemoration: To mark National Famine Memorial Day a wreath laying ceremony & talk will take place on Sun 16th May @ 3pm in the Famine Graveyard.

New one year Interior Design course at Monaghan Institute: Helping to develop creativity, imagination and expertise for a career in Interior Design. For further information email: interiordesignmifet@hotmail.com or phone 047 81200

Madhatters Tea Party: Friends of Sean Forde, Emyvale and Monaghan, who is a transplant receiver, are organising a function to raise funds for Dialysis Unit in Cavan and Beaumont Renal Unit. Wear a Hat - win a prize, in Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan, on June 6th. Starting at 9.30pm.with supper followed by top class entertainment including Margo and then dancing till 1.30pm.

Third World Run 2010 : Help raise funds for the world poorest countries and join Trócaire at the annual Third World Run on Sunday 23rd May at the Ozone Complex, Ormeau Park, Belfast at 3.00pm. Sign up for 10k, 3K or family fun walk. To register log onto www.thirdworldrun.org. It s fun day for everyone and really does make a difference.

Clones I.C.A:. Are offering variety to their Annual Outing this year, on Friday 11th June. Firstly a visit to Peader Morgan's unique Wild Life Centre and a meal on route to the Iontas Centre Castleblaney, to attend a show. "Womens Voices"---Women's" Stories Deposit....€20.00

Children in Crossfire: Are recruiting 20 enthusiastic individuals to join them for the Budapest Half Marathon on Sunday 5th September. £150 deposit is requested and minimum sponsorship applies. For more information please contact Sarah on 028 71269898 / 07966628897 or e-mail events@childrenincrossfire.org

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.