Sunday 19th July 2009

16th 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

How to Find Happiness

Happiness is something you create in your mind.

not something you search for, but can’t seem to find,

not something that’s purchased with silver or gold,

not something that force can capture and hold.

It’s just waking up and beginning each day,

by counting your blessings and kneeling to pray.

It’s giving up thoughts that breed discontent,

and accepting what comes as gift heaven-sent.

It’s giving up wishing for things you have not,

and making the best of whatever you’ve got.

It’s knowing that life is determined and planned

and God holds the world in the palm of His hand,

and it’s not by complaining what God gives you to do

that you find contentment and happiness too.

The 11.30am Mass in Sacred Heart Church on Sun July 19th ( Ulster Final Day) will be changed to 11am to avoid traffic problems.

Deaths

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Bridget Totten, Toomebridge,

Peggy Duffy nee McCabe, Castleconnell

Baptisms

We welcome into God’s community:

Lucy Aíne McDermott Connolly

Holli Mulligan

Marriage

We wish God’s blessing to newly-weds:

Darren Hughes & Melissa McDermott

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

Official Re-opening & Blessing of Connons Church

By Bishop Joseph Duffy on Fri 24th July @ 8pm. All are welcome.

Collectors for July:
(Vigil) Jim O’Reilly (NTB Rd), Peter McAleer, Joanne Reihill, Brendan Jenkins
(9.30) Michael Carron, Jim Flynn, Sean Dinkin, Josephine O’Neill.
(11.30) Eugene McCaughey, PJ McCague, Patrick Maguire, Michael Fox (Snr)

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(Vigil) Eugene McDonald, The Diamond Kay O’Harte, Leonards Is
Packie McQuaid, NTB Rd Winnie McDonagh, England & All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Suzanne & Tommy McEntee, Teehill
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Thomas & Denis McGonnell, O’Neill Pk & Marie McGonnell, Cherry Pk

Tues 10.00 Paddy & Teresa McElroy, Cara St & Paddy & Susan O’Reilly, Fermanagh Tce

Wed 10.00 James & Florence Culligan & Deceased Relatives, O’Neill Pk

Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Mass

Fri 10.00 Deceased Members Murphy Family, Abbey St

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Delia & Matt Byrne, Kathleen & Tommy McLoughlin & Lennon Family
7.00pm (Vigil) Johnny Murray, NTB Rd &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Rita & Tommy Geehan, Analore St

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 Jim & Kathleen Leonard, Killyliffer

Sun 10am Mass

Mon 7.30pm Mass & Adoration (Rosary @ 7.30)

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

Fri 8pm No Mass. Re-opening Mass in Connons Church

Sat 8pm Benny Courtney & Deceased Relatives, Tattygorman

Sun 10 Frank & Katie McMahon, Follom Little

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 9, 11, 15, 18, jackpot now £3,600, thank you.

Servers: Team E Ryan McMahon, Joseph McCabe

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.

(19th July) Maureen McAdam, Clonfad

Fri 8pm Re-opening & Blessing of Church by Bishop Joseph Duffy

(26th July) Deceased Members Maguire Family, Clonfad & Cloncallick

Altar Servers (26th) Daniel Maguire, Caolán Maguire, Claire McCaffrey

Reader (26th) Mary Rafferty

Gift Bearers (26th) Maguire Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 7, 12, 18, 20, jackpot now €3,500, thank you

Irish Catholic on sale today.

The recent Irish Cancer Society Collection amounted to €217. Thanks to all who contributed.

Monaghan Hospital Alliance: Has arranged a vigil outside Monaghan Hospital to mark the closure of acute services. It takes place from 6pm on Tues 21st July until 6pm on Wed 22nd July. We are asking clubs, groups and individuals to help us make a rota to cover this period. Contact Peadar at 086 044 3300. further details in Northern Standard.

S.N.A.P. Special Needs Active Parents—Monaghan Branch: Are holding a fun day for children with special needs and their families in Kingspan, Century Park, Gortakeegan, Monaghan on Sat 25th July from 3—6pm. Adm Free, please contact Colette on 087 9258008 so we can plan for numbers.

Prize-Winning Garden open to the Public: Jim & Sheila Murphy, Legacorry House, Monaghan are opening their prize-winning garden to the public on Sun 26th July from 2.30—7pm. Proceeds in aid of Tearmann Domestic violence Service. Garden is situated 3 miles north of Moaghan town centre on the LHS of the N2. Balloons at the gate for landmark. All welcome & refreshments will be served.

Cairde Activation Centre Collection: Thanks to all the generous people who contributed. Total raised €900, thanks also to the collectors.

Emmaus Retreat Centre: 5 Day Retreat entitled A Thomas Merton Retreat Experience takes place from 16th—21st August. A 2 day workshop entitled Style & Confidence Clinic takes place on 18th August and a Style & Confidence Workshop on 20th August. On 22nd & 23rd August a 2 day Residential Dance Meditation Workshop will be held. Further information on all the above and for booking contact 01 8700050 or email reservations@emmauscentre.ie

Drugs/HIV Helpline: Freephone confidential helpline service offering support, information, guidance & referral to anyone with a question or concern related to drug or alcohol use and/or HIV and sexual problems. Service available from Mon—Fri between 10am & 5pm. Tel 1800 459 459.

Clones Golf Club: Ladies section—Beginners - note change of day to Tuesdays @ 6.30pm. All ladies welcome.

Choir Concert: By the Swedish choir Kantonia on Sat 25th July @ 8pm in The Protestant Hall, Cara St. Adm €10 including refreshments, children free. All very welcome.

It is difficult for God to guide the person
who has not decided which way he wants to go

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.