Sunday 11th January 2009

The Baptism of Jesus

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

Slow Me Down, Lord

Slow me down Lord.
Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind.
Steady my hurried pace with a vision of the eternal reach of time.
Give me, amid the confusion of the day, the calmness of the everlasting hills.
Break the tension of my nerves and muscles,
with the soothing music of the singing streams that live in my memory.
Help me to know the magical, restoring power of sleep.
Teach me the art of taking minute vacations,
of slowing down to look at a flower,
to chat with a friend, to pat a dog,
to read a few lines from a good book.
Slow me down, Lord and inspire me,
To send my roots deep into the soil of life’s
enduring values
That I may grow towards the start of my greater destiny.

Parish Envelopes: As it is coming close to the time to re-issue parish envelopes we ask any new parishioners who are not receiving envelopes to please contact Geraldine at the Parish office 047 51048.

Deaths:

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Pauric Sheridan, Stonebridge,
Johnny Donaghy, London
Patricia McGarrity, Sixmilecross.

Baptisms: We welcome into God’s community: Conor Thomas Grew

Italian Pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo & Sorrento: April 11th 2009 - 7 nights, €969 per person. Group Leader: Rosemary Elliott Tel: 047 71449 (after 7pm)

Serivce of Light for Confirmation: Takes place on Mon 2nd March @ 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Church. Confirmation takes place on Fri 8th May @ 6pm in Sacred Heart Church.

A Meeting of Parish Groups that worked on the Bishop’s Audit will be held on Mon Jan 26th @ 8pm in St Tiarnach’s School

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 Paddy O’Reilly, Fermanagh Tce &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Padraig & Noel Maguire, Oak View

Tues 10.00 Joseph & Edward Beggan, Clonkeencole

Wed 10.00 Margaret, Frank & Patrick Curran, Tiernahinch
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Rose McCaughey, Clonkeen

Fri 10.00 Michael, Mary, Malcolm & Molly Daly, Cherry Pk
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Paddy & Mary Rooney, & Dec Members Rooney & McCarney Families
7.00pm (Vigil) Tommy Quigley, Liseggerton &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Catherine Manley, Cherry Pk

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: M Connolly, K McPhillips, Sr Loreta Mary, A M Greenan

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 Phil Flynn, Attyclanbrian

Sun 10am Felix Lynch & Deceased Relatives, Kibb

Fri 8pm John Killen, Carrickmacusker

Sat 8pm Pat Flynn, Attyclanbrian

Sun 10 Clerkin Family, Lackey

GFC Lotto: Winner Cormick Mulligan £1,800. Winning No’s 3, 7, 11, 21, jackpot now £1000, thank you.

Eucharistic Adoration: K Finnegan, M cosgrove, B Beggan, P O’Hara

Eucharistic Ministers: M Little, S McMahon

Servers: Team I Dayna McCabe, Carla Cosgrove

Collectors for Jan:
(Vigil) Ciaran Faux, Eamon McCabe, Louise Beggan, Mary Courtney
(10am) Brenda Beggan, Frank Cosgrove, Kieran O’Hara, Michaela Kearns

Altar Society for Jan: Michelle Crudden, Kate McPhillips

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.

(18th Jan) Michael & Philomena Connolly, Coleman Is

(25th Jan) Deceased Members Gavin Family, Clonagore

Altar Servers (25th Jan) Kevin Murphy, Rebecca Murphy, Michaela Maguire
Reader (25th) Jeanette Coyle

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 1, 10, 20, 22, jackpot now €14,100, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Social Dancing Classes: Clones Community Forum is holding classes in quickstep, jive waltz, etc in the Lennard Arms Hotel starting Thurs 29th Jan @ 8.30pm. This is a great opportunity to learn to dance in a fun environment, no partner necessary. For details or to book contact the Cassandra Hand Centre on 047 52997.

Community Clothes Collection: In the Cassandra Hand Centre on Sat 31st Jan from 10—4pm. If you have any unwanted clothing, bed linen etc, please bring them along. You can also leave your bags into Cassandra Hand Centre during opening hours. 9.30—1—Mon & Wed, 9.30—5 - Tues, Thurs & Fri.

Local Fundraising for Action Cancer: Caroline Cosgrove, Roslea will trek the Himalayas 18—28 April 09. fundraising will include: a number of walks, 1st walk starting from Derrygannon hall Sun 25th Jan @ 1pm - suitable for all ages. Table Quiz in hall on 6th Feb @ 8pm, other events will follow. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Open Night & Enrolment for Coláiste Oiriall: Co Monaghan’s Irish medium post-primary school, will take place in the school in Monaghan town on Thurs 22nd Jan @ 8pm.

VEC Night Classes: Vacancies exist on some courses - due to start week of 26th Jan. For details contact your local VEC School or the VEC Administration Office, Tel: 047 30800/30888.

Free Computer Training @ Snipe Design: For anyone in receipt of benefits. Commencing shortly classes in ECDL, Internet & E-mailing and beginners computers. Tel: 047 51202 or call in.

Missionaries of the Sacred Heart: Can recycle used mobile phones to support their work in the Third World. Phones with batteries (but not chargers) can be posted to Mobile Recycling, P.O. Box 23, Western Rd, Cork.

Holy Land Pilgrimage 2009: 10 days/ 9 nights contact Joe Walsh Tours @ 01 241 0822

Citizens Advice: Continues to offer advice & information to all who want to avail of this free & confidential service at the Cassandra Hand Centre, Clones every Fri from 10.30—12.30.

Has Epilepsy left you feeling adrift?: Get back on board with a one year training course in IT Sligo. Earn as you learn, no Leaving Cert required. Campus accommodation & Medical services. Tel: 071 91 55303 for more information

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.