Sunday 17th August 2008

The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Mercy to every person

“Lord”, the woman said, “help me.” Human life is too big and too complex for any of us to live it on our own. We have all kinds of people and relationships to help us to wholeness. The most important one of all has to be the presence of Christ with us. The intimate relationships of marriage and family life, for example, change so often and so deeply that we cannot manage them on our own. Christ is with us to help us see the opportunities for ever greater loving and to give us the strength to grow in our love. Relationships within the parish community are also so complex that we cannot possibly build our unity with one another except through the power of Christ. When we depend on our own efforts we set very low limits and settle for mediocrity. When we call on the power of Christ, and live by his power, we are set free to reach for the stars.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Blessing of Graves - Sunday 7th 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

Collectors for August:
(Vigil) Paul O’Hart, Danny Morgan, Brendan Jenkins, Patrick Slowey
(9.30) Josephine O’Neill, Brendan Carolan, Ann McEntee, Sean McCaughey
(11.30) George Neeson, Tom Treanor, John McManus, Kevin McMenamin

Deaths

Please pray for the dead, especially:

John Graham, Stonebridge,
Stephen King, Keady

We wish God’s blessing to newly-weds:

Bernard Leonard & Jennifer Nash
Fergal McFarland & Genevieve Campbell

One Day Retreats - Places still available on the following days:
August 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, & 31
September 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22 & 23
Cost: €27. Reservation essential
Family Day—30th August
Cost: Adults €20/Children €10. Reservation essential
For booking or further information contact—The Lough Derg Office, Pettigo, Co.Donegal
Tel/Fax (00353) 071 9861518 email info@loughderg.org

Study Theology from Home

The Dominicans are offering a full programme of theology through distance learning, supported by a network of centres around the country. This programme is made up of 15 week modules which can be studied at your own pace, leading to either a certificate or a diploma or a degree in theology. Please call us for further information: The Priory Institute, TallaghVillage, Dublin 24 Tel: 01 404 8127 or 404 8124. Email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com www.prioryinstitute.com

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 Dominic Monaghan, O’Neill Pk &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Suzanne McEntee, Clonboy
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Johnny Elliott, Beechgrove & May McKenna

Tues 10.00 Frank & Ellen McCaughey, Analore St

Wed 10.00 Mich & Teresa Corr, Tiernahinch
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Hugh & Eugene Holland, Etna Lodge

Fri 10.00 Eugene McDonald & Deceased Relatives, The Diamond

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Charlie & Bridget O’Neill. Analore St

7.00pm (Vigil) All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Rita Geehan, Analore St

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: U Maguire, M Nicholl, A Connolly, M O’Neill, P Toye

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 Hugh McCabe, Cortagher

Sun 10am Pat & Margaret Corr, Clarnagh

Fri 8pm Frank & Mary Ellen Faux, Tattynagolan

Sat 8pm Geraldine Breslin, Doon

Sun 10 Peter Gallagher, Cortrasna

Eucharistic Adoration: A Carey, E Lynch, M & N McCabe, C & P Higgins

Eucharistic Ministers: D Grew, L Lynch

Servers: Team G Thomas Beggan, Garbhán Boyle

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.
(17th August) Paddy Maguire, NTB

(24th August) Cassie Connolly, Cloniston

Altar Servers (24th) Rebecca Gavin, Jessica Gavin, Michaela Maguire

Reader (24th) Brendan Devlin

Gift Bearers (24th) Connolly Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s : 5, 12, 19, 25, jackpot now €10,850, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Connons Area Committee Church Gate Collection on Sun 7th Sept.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Simon Community Collection: A sincere thank you to all who contributed so generously to our recent church gate collection. The total raised was €1127.25 & £186.50. Also a big thank you to our collectors.

Pioneer, Probation and Juvenile Pins: May be ordered from Noreen 51710, Dan 51702 or Eilish 51111.

Dócas For Women are holding an Open Day: In Teach Na nDaoine Resource Centre on Mon 8th Sept from 6—9pm. In attendance will be organisations within the Monaghan area which will offer information on their services. Everyone welcome. Contact 047 71640.

Dócas For Women Courses: Programme of courses for 2008 are as follows: Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Lunchtime Pilates, Positive Parenting, Life Coaching/Persommel Development, First Aid, Capacitor, Thai-Chi, Mid-Life & After Transitions, Trauma healing & Relaxation, Compassion Fatigue/Compassion Satisfaction. Please give the office a call if you are interested in any of the courses Tel: 047 71640.

Counselling Services at Dócas for Women: Dócas offers a counselling service for men & women &/ or families who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Counselling is non-directive, person centered, where clients can explore how best to move forward. Appointments can be arranged to suit the individual, couple or family member. Dócas is situated at Teach na nDaoine family resource centre in Mullaghmatt/Cortolvin area. Contact Dócas @ 71640 Email docasfor women@eircom.net

Flat Lake Arts & Literary Festival: Meeting for all volunteers on Mon 18th August in The Butty Barn, Hilton @ 7pm. If you would like to volunteer it is not too late, come to the meeting on Mon or contact Carmel on 086 6040460.

Clones St Tiarnach’s GAA: There was no winner of this weeks lotto which now stands @ €10,500.

Junior Championship: Clones V Aghabog in the Championship on Sun in Monaghan

Snipe Design & Training: Free computer classes this Sept for anyone in receipt of benefits: unemployment, lone parent, elderly & disabled. Classes for Beginners, ECDL, how to use Internet & email. For details call 047 51202.

College Grant Applications: Cloning date in Fri 29th August. Early submission to Co. Monaghan VEC or Monaghan Co Council is advised.

PLC Courses: Limited number of places still available for Mature & Leaving Cert students at Monaghan Institute. For details visit our stand in Monaghan Shopping Centre from Thurs 21st August to Sun 24th or contact 047 84900.

Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: For the long-term unemployed now enrolling for Sept. Contact VEC Office, Monaghan @ 047 30888.

Seven Days without prayer makes one weak