Sunday 20th July 2008

The 16th 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

Our Merciful Judge

“Listen, anyone who has ears.” We live in a world of constant sound and yet we are not all that good at listening. Take a few moments as you read this to listen to the sounds around you. What do you hear? Listen to the sounds within you. What do you hear? A lot of the time what we hear is discordant noise and yet what Jesus wants us to hear is the love of God that is all around us and within us and between us. We will hear that sound if we listen carefully enough with our hearts and minds. Listen especially to the beautiful sounds of your love for one another in marriage and/or family life. It is so easy to get into a pattern of not listening in these sacred places. Listen also to the goodness of the people who make up your parish so that you can become aware of Christ who lives in them. And listen this week to the needs of the people around you so that you can respond to those needs in love.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Angels in the Alley

Diane, a young university student was home for the summer. She had gone to visit some friends one evening & the time passed so quickly that she ended up staying longer than she planned & had to walk home alone. But she wasn’t afraid because it was a small town & she lived nearby.

As she walked along she asked God to keep her safe from harm & danger. When she reached the alley which was a short cut to her house, she decided to take it. However, halfway down the alley she noticed a man standing at the end as though he were waiting for her. She became uneasy & began to pray asking for God’s protection. Instantly a comforting feeling of quietness & security wrapped around her, she felt as though someone was walking with her. When she reached the end of the alley she walked right past the man & arrived home safely.

The following day, she read in the paper that a young girl had been attacked in the same alley, just twenty minutes after she had been there. Feeling overwhelmed by the tragedy & the fact that it could have been her, she began to cry. Thanking the Lord for her safety & to help this young women, she decided to go to the police station. She felt she could recognise the man, so she told them her story.

The police asked if she would be willing to look at a lineup to see if she could identify him. She agreed & immediately pointed out the man she had seen in the alley the night before.

When the man was told he had been identified, he immediately broke down & confessed. The officer thanked Diane for her bravery and asked if there was anything they could do for her, she asked if they would ask the man one question. Diane was curious as to why he had not attacked her. When the policeman asked him, he answered, “Because she wasn’t alone. She had two tall men walking on either side of her”.

Moral of the story? Don’t underestimate the “Power of Prayer”.

Baptisms: We welcome into our parish community:

Chloe Eileen McNaughton

Ciara Patricia Fionnuala Graham

Knock SummerYouth Festival: Living life to the full , Knock Shrine, Co.Mayo, 24th—27th July 08, strictly age 18—35 years. Fee €55, Free buses, bring sleeping bag, places limited. Tel: Youth Ministry office 094 9375035, Shrine office 094 9388100

Simon Community Collection: Takes place this weekend at all masses. The Simon Community depends heavily on this collection to keep its Community House for 25 homeless people operating, the Gatehouse project which caters for local rough sleepers & also to support their resettlement programme—approx 250 people been supported to move into their own homes over the past few years. Seatown House Day Centre has recently opened which is a “one-stop-shop” for information, referral, medical advice, counselling, education & support. Please give generously to this worthy cause.

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 July:
(Vigil) Jim O’Reilly (NTB), Stan Kelly, Dan McPhillips, Michael Fox (Snr)
(9.30) Jim Flynn, Michael Carron, Sean Dinkin, Raymond Hickey
(11.30) Eugene Hamill, Eamon Monaghan, Patrick Maguire, Raymond Cullen

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially: Dominic Monaghan, O’Neill Pk Malachy McKernan, Lisnaskea Tom Smith, England

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 All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Denis McGonnell, O’Neill Pk
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Malachy King, Edenforan

Tues 10.00 McManus Family, Carraveetra

Wed 10.00 Deceased Members Murphy Family, Abbey St
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Doherty Family, Corraghy

Fri 10.00 Johnny Murray, NTB Rd

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Vincent Clerkin, Clonkeencole

7.00pm (Vigil) Mary Culligan, Fitzpatrick Sq &

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

Sat 8pm Jim & Kathleen Leonard, Killyliffer

Sun 10am Frank McGinnity, Gorteen

Fri 8pm Michael & Joephine Corr, Crockawaddy

Sat 8pm Sr Catherine Swift & Deceased Relatives, Cornagague

Sun 10am Frank & Katie McMahon, Follom Little

Eucharistic Adoration: S Mulligan, W McGinnity, McCabe Family, A & J Kearns

Eucharistic Ministers: M Maguire, M O’Neill

Servers: Team C Shannen Flanagan, Shauna Donohoe

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 4, 10, 15, 17, , jackpot now £1,600, 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.
(20th July) Teresa Herbert & Deceased Relatives, Cloncorrick
(27th July) Deceased Members Maguire Family, Clonfad & Cloncallick

Altar Servers (27th) Rebecca Gavin, Jessica Gavin, Michaela Maguire

Reader (27th) Pat McAdam

Gift Bearers (27th) Maguire Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 8, 14, 18, 25, jackpot now €10,250, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

The recent collection in aid of Irish Cancer Society amounted to €404.25. Thanks to all who contributed so generously.

Faith & Light—Zone Celebration: Emmaus Centre, Swords, Co.Dublin on Sun 3rd August, 3—6pm. Bus leaving Diamond @ 12.30pm. Those wishing to join us in meeting with our friends from England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland please ring - Patricia 048 677 38775 or Mary 047 51745.

Annual Fun Run /Walk: Clones Forum’s Annual Fun Run/Walk will be held on Thurs 31st July @ 7pm. A fun event for all the family1 Registration from 6.15 at the Forum’s meeting room on the Diamond. Further enquiries contact 047 20626.

S.N.A.P. (Special Needs Active Parents) - Monaghan Branch: Are holding a Fun Day for Children with Special Needs & their families. It will be held on Sat 26th July from 3—6pm at Kingspan, Century Pk, Gortakeegan, Monaghan. There will be a Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Magician, Raffle & Refreshments for all. Adm FREE. Please contact Martina on 087 6259771 so we can plan for numbers.

Clones Lourdes Fund Committee: Wish to thank all who supported their fund raising day. The amount collected was €2,517. This is very much appreciated & we thank you all. We also wish to thank the collectors for their good work. Candles have lit at the Grotto for the peoples intentions.

Buíochas CD now available: Falcarragh Choir, Co.Donegal recently produced a CD, Buíochas, a collection of inspirational songs and music. The CD, priced €15, is available in Veritas and local Pharmacy outlets with all proceeds going to our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin. Please support this worthy cause.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, Co Offally: From Thurs 14th—Sun 17th August 2008. for young people Age 16—35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith & meet many new friends. Donation only. Free buses available from around the country. For more information, contact 01 675 3590 or check our websites: www.youth2000.ie, or xx-youth2000-xx.bebo.com.

Accord - Relationship Counselling: If you and/or your partner need to talk through your difficulties an appointment can be made with an Accord Counsellor in either Monaghan or Carrickmacross by ringing Anne or Majella at Accord 047 83359 Mon—Fri 10am—2pm

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. Phone 049 43 72999 between 11am & 3pm, Mon—Fri for an appointment in Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Clones, Bailieborough, or Cavan.

We fear man so much because we fear God so little