Sunday 16th August 2009

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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

His Gifts

Lord, help me to use each day You give
Wisely, in ways You would have me to live…
Forgetting self but remembering more
Those who are lonely, the suffering, the poor.
Let me lift them up in fervent prayer,
Reassuring them of Your love and care.

Let me thank You for the beauty You bring
In Summer, autumn, Winter and Spring;
Each one with special beauty You wrought
And on angels’wings to earth were brought.
No earthly artist could e’er compare
To all Your gifts, so rich and rare

Oh, may I not take for granted all these gifts
That bless my heart and my spirit lifts…
A love that nourishes my body and soul,
Just knowing You’re near and in control
Brings me joy, peace and tranquillity,
And grace to always trust in Thee.

New Heart New Spirit

An information night on this life and religion course will be held in the
Cuil Daragh on Tues Sept 8th @ 8pm. All welcome.

Deaths

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Marian McCabe, Roslea Tce

Alo Mohan, Carn Dun,

Michael Boylan, Glaslough

Angela Gurkin, Antrim,

Marriage: We wish God’s blessing to newly weds:
Andrew McManus & Deirdre O’Sullivan

Concern Collection: A big thank you to all who contributed to the recent collection. The total raised was €939.49.

Lough Derg—some dates to remember including the new “Life’s Journey Series”

August 19th One-Day Retreats resume
August 28th Desi Maxwell (“This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God”)

August 29th Family Day

Sept 2nd Quiet Day

Sept 4th Bishop Ken Clarke & Fr Paul Symonds (“The Jesus I Know”)

Sept 11th Ken Needham (“The Lord is my Shepherd”)

Sept 18th Doug & Sue Barnett (don’t count your years, make your years count)

Sept 25th Rev Ken Newell & Fr Gerry Reynolds(“ The befriending God who turns strangers into friends”)

For more information contact +353 71 9861518 email: info@loughderg.org www.lough derg.org

Collectors for August:
(Vigil) Mary O’Neill, Raymond Cullen, Paul O’Harte, Stan Kelly
(9.30) Ann McEntee, Elizabeth McDonald, Philomena Maguire, Brendan Carolan
(11.30) Alphonsus Killen, Kevin McMenamin, John McManus, Eamon Monaghan

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

18th & 19th Sept 2009 26th & 27th Feb 2010
16th & 17Oct 2009 26th & 27th March 2010
6th & 7th Nov 2009 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 Benny Reilly, Tiernahinch, Pat McKenna, Cara St, &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Mick McGeady, Beechgrove

Tues 10.00 Special Intention

Wed 10.00 Johnny Reilly, O’Neill Pk

Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Mass

Fri 10.00 James & Kathleen Slowey & Deceased Relatives, Carraveetra

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Eddie & Mary Treanor, Bishopscourt
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: 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 Hugh McCabe, Cortagher

Sun 10am Thomas, Edward & Mary Boyle & Deceased Relatives, Boneyblaneybawn

Mon 7.30pm Mass for Life & Adoration (Rosary @ 7.20)

Wed 9.30am Mass

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

Fri 8pm Sarah & Gerard McCabe & Deceased Relatives, Boneyblaneybawn

Sat 9.30 Mass

Sat 8pm Pat & Paggy Kearns, Drumma

Sun 10 Peter Gallagher, Cortrasna

Servers: Team I Dayna McCabe, Carla Cosgrove

Altar Society for August: Vera Quinn, Alice Carey, Paula O’Hara

Collectors for August:

(Vigil) Darren Kearns, Gerard Kearns, Gerard O’Hara, James McCaffrey

(10am) Barney Boyle, Harry McCarron, Hugh Crudden, Kathleen Boyle

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 August) George & Bridget Bennett, Clontivrin

(23rd August) John & Katie Coyle & Patrick Conlon, Clonoula & Drumsloe

Altar Servers (23rd) Rebecca Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Zoe Clarke

Reader (23rd) Jeanette Coyle

Gift Bearers (23rd) Coyle Family

Currin Lotto: No winner. Winning No’s: 5, 11, 18, 23, jackpot now €4,250, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Clones Family Resource Centre”International Day”: On Sat 29th August in Ulster Canal Stores, to celebrate the cultural diversity that exists in our town. There will be International Cuisine, Music, Dance, in fact there will be something for everyone. Proceedings get underway @ 12 noon @ will be a non Alcohol event. Everyone welcome to this FREE event. Flyers have been distributed to all households with further details.

Senior Helpline: Do you need someone to listen? We provide a confidential listening service for older people, by older people for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland. Open every day of the year from 10—4pm and 7—10pm.People phone us for many different reasons—for human contact, to share a problem, to discuss a difficult issue or to look for information. We are trained volunteers & are there to listen. Call 1850 440 444.

Ulster Canal Caper in Clones 25th—27th Sept 2009: Weekend festival launching programme to re-open Ulster Canal in Clones. Activities include Soapbox Derby, Helicopter Rides, Outdoor Markets, Sports Events, Family Fun Day, Treasure Hunt, and much more. See local posters and press for info. If you require more information or wish to help in supporting your community please contact clonescanal@hotmail.com

Walking for Health: Join us every Tuesday @ 7.30pm for a short walk (set your own pace) starting from the Cassandra Hand Centre. We can all benefit from a more active lifestyle. This could be just the motivation you need.

Unislim Classes: Starting in the Cassandra Hand Centre on Tues 4th August @ 7pm. For more details contact Elaine on 085 7574434.

Guided Walking Tours of heritage Sites in Clones: Cassandra Hand Centre Clones are currently holding walking tours of the heritage sites in Clones @ 12 o’clock daily, Mon to Fri starting from the Cassandra Hand Centre. You can contact Mary on 00353 47 52997 or cassandrahand@eircom.net

Sponsorship Thank You: David Masterson would like to thank all the generous people who sponsored him on his recent trip to Shrewsbury. It is much appreciated.

Important Reminder for Students going to College: Closing date for College Maintenance Grant Applications is Mon 31st August. Contact Co. Monaghan VEC 047 30888 or Monaghan Co Council 047 30550.

S.N.A.P. Special Needs Active Parents—Monaghan Branch: Are holding a summer camp for children with special needs and their siblings in Kingspan, Century Pk, Gortakeegan, Monaghan from 17th—21st august, 10.30—12.30. for details contact Colette on 042 97 41609.

Who or what your worship
determines what you become

Blessing of Graves

Sunday 6th September

Aghadrumsee After 10am Mass

Connons After 11am Mass

Nuns Graveyard After 11.30am Mass

Abbey/Round Tower 12.30

Sacred Heart/Mount St Oliver 2.30pm

Almighty God, we entrust those who are dear to us to your unfailing care.

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.