Sunday 21st June 2009

12th 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

Sunday Duty Rota for Priests in Clones Parish

You Have a Part to Play

Each one of God’s children
Has a special part to play
Whether it be great or small
We are needed every day

If your part seems very small
Don’t feel you’re insignificant
Don’t feel that you can’t offer much
And you wouldn’t make a difference

Though you’re tempted to give up
And let another take your place
Remember God gave you your gifts
And you cannot be replaced

And these gifts that God has given
He longs for you to share
You’re just as important as anyone
So don’t be in despair

The only one who matters most
Is watching for your part
With much anticipation
And excitement in His heart

So do not disappoint Him
By not taking your cue
Though you think it unimportant
This part is made for you

Don’t let God walk away
With a disappointed heart
Because you felt so unworthy
Of your very special part

The parts that we’ve been given
Isn’t based on size at all
But rather on the abilities
And the gifting of the Lord

For each part is important
To make the whole thing work
So do your part with enthusiasm
And know that you have worth

The Vigil Mass on Sat June 27th will be celebrated @ 5pm to avoid traffic problems with fans at 7pm match in the park.

Corpus Christi Procession: We thank all from Clones and neighbouring parishes who attended and helped out at the recent Corpus Christi Procession making it such a success.

Parish Child Protection Information Night:
Aghadrumsee - Cornagague P.S. Mon 22nd June @ 8.30pm.
All groups using parish premises, involved with children under 18 years & vulnerable adults must attend. This includes sacristans, parents of altar servers & choir. There will be a further information night for Clones in early Autumn.

First Communion 2010: Parents of children for First Communion in 2010 to be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Clones are invited to a short meeting in St Tiarnach’s P.S. on Mon 22nd June @ 9pm.

Parish Finance & Property Committee Meeting: On Wed June 24th @ 8pm in Parish Priests house.

Eucharistic Congress Collection: At each Parish Mass this weekend.

Bishop Joseph Duffy will celebrate Mass and Bless St Alphonsus Church, Connons on Fri July 24th @ 8pm.

Clogher don Óige Youth Pilgrimage to Lough Derg: Mon 29th June to Wed 1st July. For further details or to book a place contact Clogher don Óige office 047 72784.

Accord Marriage Preparation Course: Please book Marriage Preparation course early, at least 6 months in advance. Contact Accord, Monaghan on 83359 www.accord.ie

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 Hugh & Eugene Holland, Etna Lodge &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 James O’Neill, Carraveetra

Tues 10.00 Dessie & Mae Davey, Monaghan Rd

Wed 10.00 Barney, Annamay & Vange Rafferty, McCurtain St
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Josie Gerard, NTB Rd

Fri 10.00 Jack Crothers, Millbrook

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 James & Sarah McNaughton, Lisorty
5.00pm (Vigil) Months Memory Bridget Colgan, O’Neill Pk &
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

Collectors for June:
(Vigil) Jim McMahon, Gerry Reihill (Snr), Thomas Monaghan, Marie Flanagan
(9.30) Una Keenan, Francis Cooke, Josephine O’Neill, Frank Farrell
(11.30) Methone McNally, Martin Holland, Tom McGrane, Michael Fox (Snr)

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 Brendan Cassidy, Cornacrieve

Sun 10am Months Memory Rebecca Higgins, Rossbrick

Mon 7.30pm Mass & Adoration (Rosary @ 7.20)

Wed 9.30am Mass

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

Fri 8pm Leo Cosgrove, Follom

Sat 9.30am Mass

Sat 8pm John James & Annie McMahon & Deceased Relatives, Corraghy

Sun 10 Vincent & Patricia Courtney, Omagh

Altar Society: Our next “Clean Up” takes place on Sat June 27th @ 10.30am. All ladies on altar duty from Jan to June are asked to attend and to bring their cleaning equipment.

Altar Society for June: Mary Breslin, Catherine Higgins

Collectors for June:
(Vigil) Breege Grew, Deirdre Grew, Michael Grew, Patsy Beggan
(10am) Brian Boyle, Stephen Flynn, Rose Beggan, Shane Boyle

Servers: Team A Hannah Beggan, Gemma Beggan

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 1, 8, 9, 10, jackpot now £3,200, thank you.

Aghadrumsee New School - Public Meeting: On Wednesday July 1st @ 8.30pm in St Macartan’s Church.

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.

(21st June) Months Memory Vincent Connolly, Drumsloe

(28th June) Mass

Altar Servers (28th) Daniel Maguire, Caolán Maguire, Claire McCaffrey

Reader (28th) Sean McCabe

Gift Bearers (28th) Oliver & Bridie McDonald

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 7, 14, 18, 28, jackpot now €3,050, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

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The recent collection for the blind amounted to €256.60. Thanks to all who contributed.

Clogher Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2009: A meeting has been organised on Tues June 23rd @ 8pm in the Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan and on Wed June 24th @ 8pm in St Ronan’s Parish Centre for all who are booked on the Clogher Lourdes Pilgrimage which departs on July 6th. Travel documents will be distributed at these meetings.

Clogher Diocese 3 Day Youth Pilgrimage to Lough Derg: From June 29th—July 1st. Contact Yvonne Newell @ 086 1975757.

Irish Language Summer Camps: 6—10 July & 13—17 July at Gaelscoil Eois/Páisti Eois, Clones. Contact 047 52162/52868 to enrol. Open to all children between 4 & 13 years—emphasis on Spoken Irish Through the Arts, Fun & Activities.

Gransha Montessori School & After –School Club: Enrolment for Sept. Applied to participate in providing free pre-school year in Early Childhood Care & Education Scheme. Tel: 086 1798628/047 57842.

Busy Bees Montessori Summer Camp: Will begin on Mon 6th July & finish on 31st July. Camp runs daily from 10am to 1pm. Cost is €10 per day. Children up to age 10 welcome. To book please contact 086 2057374 or 086 1532860.

Dundalk Agricultural Show: Is being held this Sunday 21st June at the new venue of Kilkerley Village, Co.Louth. It promises to be a fun filled day for all the family where children will be admitted free.

Walking for Health: If you need a little motivation to get started on a healthier active lifestyle why not join us for a short walk starting from the Cassandra Hand Centre this Tues evening 23rd @ 7.30pm.

Community Alert Meeting: Monaghan Integrated Development Ltd recently undertook a detailed study into Rural Isolation in Co Monaghan. One of the main recommendations surrounds the need to re-activate Community Alert & a need has been identified in the Clones, Newbliss & Smithboro Areas. To discuss this proposed project they are holding a preliminary meeting in the Lennard Arms Hotel on Wed 1st July @ 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.

Aghadrumsee Football Blitz: The pupils of Corranny, Cornagague, St Tierney’s, St Mary’s Brookeborough, St Eugene’s (Knocks), Kellesher, Tattygar & Derrylin Primary Schools wish to express their gratitude to Aghadrumsee G.A.A. Club for setting up of the pitch, providing medals & refreshments for the annual Aghadrumsee Football Blitz. The day proved to be very entertaining and enjoyable for the children, giving all of them opportunities to play football in a sporting atmosphere. Particular thanks to John Cunningham, Paul McCabe & Danny Crudden for their assistance with refereeing, which kept the whole day running smoothly.

Clones Community Forum’s AGM: Lennard Arms Hotel on Thurs 25th June @ 8pm.

Thank you, God
Thank you God for the little things
That often come our way,
The things we take for granted
And don’t mention when we pray

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.