Sunday 16th November 2008

The 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Priest on duty this week Fr Gorman

Life Happens

When life happens you have two choices
You can cower down and try to avoid it,
Or you can meet it head on, taking the good with the bad

As life happens you can gripe about the obstacles,
Or you can be diligent in getting over them.

When love happens, you can love with everything that’s in you,
Or you could remain emotionally unavailable and alone

When death happens, you can grieve forever and crawl up inside yourself,
Or you could cherish the memories of those who have passed.

When life is happening, live it to the fullest,
Live as if every day was your last,
Or you can live every day in fear of stepping out

Regardless of how you choose to live it,
Life happens, so live admirable.

Renovation of St Alphonsus Church, Connons
Thanks to all who have returned their form pledging support. We appeal to those who have yet to return their form to please do so as soon as possible. Forms are available at the back of the church for anyone who wishes to contribute and has not yet received one.

Deaths

Please pray for the dead, especially: Hugh Pat Boyle, Knockmacarooney
Michael Manley, Greaghapple & Seamus McCabe, McCurtain St

Baptisms: We welcome into God’s community:
Leon Eugene Thomas Cosgrove Hannah Bridget Leonard

Baptismal Team Meeting: A meeting of the Baptismal Team will take place in the Parish Meeting Room on Mon 17th Nov @ 8pm.

Choir Practice: In Church Thurs 20th, Sopranos - 8.15, Altos - 8.40, All members 9 - 10.

Divine Mercy Christmas Cards: Available at back of Church, €5 per pack.

Do This in Memory Masses: In Sacred Heart Church, Clones will be celebrated @ 9.30am on Nov 23rd, Feb 15th, Mar 1st and April 23rd.

First Holy Communion:

Aghadrumsee - Sat 23rd May
Connons - Sun 24th May
Clones - Sun 30th May

Confirmation: In Sacred Heart Church on Fri 8th May @ 6pm

St Alphonsus Church, Connons has closed for renovations and will re-open in Spring 2009.

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 John Sherry, Clonkeenlucas &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Charles & Frances McDermott & Deceased Relatives, Bishopscourt

Tues 10.00 5th Novena Mass

Wed 10.00 Peter & Margaret Lynch & Deceased Relatives, Millbrook
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 6th Novena Mass

Fri 10.00 Patrick & Mary Tumelty, Downpatrick
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Peter Connolly, Roslea Tce
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 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

Masses for the Week

Sat 8pm Hugh Pat & Mary Frances McMahon, Drumswords

Sun 10am Michael & Bridie Mulligan & Deceased Relatives, Corraghy

Fri 8pm James, Theresa & Gerard Rooney & Deceased Relatives, Mullanvaum

Sat 8pm Kathleen, Willie & Eamon Little & Elizabeth McQuaid, Gorteen

Sun 10 John Thomas, Margaret & Jim Quinn, Lisnamallard

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

Eucharistic Ministers: M Little, S McMahon

Servers: Team J Sarah McCarville, Niamh McCabe

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 9, 10, 16, 18, jackpot now £1,500, 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.

(16th Nov) Edward & Roseanne McCaffrey, Annaghnullen

(23rd Nov) Frank & Brigid Morrow, Clonlura & Conlon Family, Clonoone

Altar Servers: Rebecca Gavin, Jessica Gavin, Damien Connolly

Reader : (23rd) Mary Rafferty

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 11, 12, 16, 26, jackpot now €12,800, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Dr Ward Cup Final today in Emyvale, Currin V Aghabog

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Birth, Death & Marrriage Certificate’s: It is now possible to apply online for any Irish official Long Form Birth, Death or Marriage Certificate, providing you have the relevant information. If the Birth, Death or Marriage has taken place and has been registered in the Republic of Ireland it can be posted directly to any address Worldwide. This applies to Civil and Religious marriage Certificates and all requests can be placed 24/7, 365 days a year. Email patricia@birthsdeathsmarriages.ie Tel: +353 1801 33 33.

Cruise Bereavement Care: If someone close to you has died & you are finding it difficult to come to terms with your loss you may need to talk to a Bereavement Support Worker. There is a service available that is free & confidential. Tel: 049 4372999 between 11am & 3pm, Mon—Fri for an appointment in Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Clones, Bailieborough or Cavan.

AEGIS (Adult Education Guidance & Information Service): This is a free & confidential education guidance service for adults! For further information contact Marie on 047 30800.

Active Retirement Christmas Party: On Thurs 4th Dec in the Creighton Hotel @ 5pm. Transport will be provided. All members please contact Mary 51698 or Hannah 51300 before Nov 15th.

Mullinvaum Primary School Reunion: Will take place on Sat 27th June 2009. The organising committee are looking for any photographs or articles which could be included in a book to be produced for the occasion. Names & addresses of relatives who attended the school & have now left the area would be appreciated. This would help ensure all past pupils are accurately recorded & invitations issued. Any enquiries contact Maureen on 048 677 51734.

Energy Awareness Evening: In the Cassandra Hand Centre on Thurs 20th Nov @ 8.30pm. Cover charge €3.

Round Table Quiz: In Lennard Arms Hotel, Clones on Fri 28th Nov @ 9pm in aid of Gaelscoil Eois. Everyone welcome, please come along & support. There will only be one Irish round.

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.