Sunday 21st September 2008

The 25th 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

The generous love of God

“Why be envious because I am generous?” It is very difficult to tolerate begrudgers, those who forget the riches they have themselves and are forever complaining about what others have. We can so easily become like that. We have a call this week to get in touch with all the good things that are in our lives and to give thanks and praise to God and to each other. This is particularly important for the health and growth of every marriage relationship. The greatest temptation in marriage is to take each other for granted and so become dissatisfied. Criticism then enters into the relationship and becomes destructive. A couple needs to be generous with each other and give time regularly to count their blessings. This is also so important in family life where the pull can be towards ever more material things rather than a true appreciation of the treasure that is in each person. The parish can only be built on generosity also.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Deaths

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Tom Crudden, NTB

Bernadette Ginley, England

Baptisms: We welcome into God’s community: Dillon McCormick/Nevin
Emma Mai Dunwoody

Marriage: We wish God’s blessing to newly weds:

James McDonald & Orla Martin
Philip McAree & Nuala Maguire Martin Reinhardt & Nadia Abrahams
Eugene Doris & Una Maguire Raymond Andrews & Ester Donnellan

Kitui Mission Collection: On behalf of our friends in Kitui we want to say a huge thank you to all who contributed to this collection. The overall total was €4465 - a massive 33% increase on last year. Fr Larry has already given it to the two homes & two hospitals as promised. Thanks also to the collectors. Well done everyone.

Collectors for Sept:
(Vigil) Brendan Kelly, Philomena Maguire, Sheila McArdle, Joanne Reihill
(9.30) Bartle Woods, Vincent Walls, Frank Farrell, Dan McPhillips
(11.30) Stella Keogh, Anthony Keogh, Alphonsus Killen, Ann Aspell

One Day Retreats - Places still available on the following days:

September 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

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 Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Delia & Matt Byrne,Kathleen & Tommy McLoughlin & Lennon Family

Tues 10.00 Thomas Maguire, Carn Gardens

Wed 10.00 William & Mary McMahon, NTB Rd
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Hugh & Paul Boyle & Deceased Relatives, Birmingham

Fri 10.00 Thomas, Bridie & Brendan McCabe, O’Neill Pk
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Eileen Graham, Oakview
7.00pm (Vigil) Mary Carron, NTB Rd &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Patricia Dinkin, Sunnymeade & Paddy O’Shea

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 Months Memory Tommy Brady, Coolnasillagh

Sun 10am James Crudden, Drumma

Fri 8pm George & Mary Kellett, Magheraveely

Sat 8pm Deceased Members Lynch & Quigley Families, Drumawinter & Roslea

Sun 10 Robert, Mary & Patrick Barkey, Corraghy

Eucharistic Adoration: G Boyle, R Carolan, J Quinn, M & J Toye

Eucharistic Ministers: G Breslin, K Boyle

Servers: Team B Kyle Crudden, Noel Grew

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 6, 13, 14, 20, jackpot now £2,500, thank you.

Ladies Aerobics: Re-commencing on Mon 22nd Sept, from 7.30—9.30, duration—10 wks in Cornagague School.. Minimum 12 people.

If anyone is interested in a 10 wk computer course contact S/West College on 322431.

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 Sept) John & Katie Coyle, Clonoula & Patrick Conlon, Drumsloe

(28th) Deceased Members McDonald Family, Gortnacarrow

Altar Servers (28th) Zoe Clarke, Michaela Maguire

Reader (28th) Mary Rafferty

Gift Bearers (28th) McDonald Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 13, 18, 23, 25, jackpot now €11,600, thank you.

New Year: We welcome back the pupils to St Comgall’s N.S. as we embark on a new school year. We look forward to another busy & enjoyable year with the tireless support of our parents.

Recycling: St Comgalls N.S. will once again participate in a recycling scheme with 21st Century Recycling to help generate funds for the school. Items to be included are clothes/sheets/fabrics, shoes, mobile phones & used ink cartridges. We would ask that you fill these items into separate black bags for collection on Thurs 25th Sept. All bags should be brought to the school by 3pm on Wed or 11am on Thurs at latest. Thank you.

Solus Nua: Is a programme which offers support & hope to those who have lost a husband or wife through death, & to those caught up in the traumatic aftermath of separation. The next programme begins on Wed 1st Oct in the Farnham Hotel, Cavan @ 8pm (note change of date). Please contact Cavan Family Resource Centre on 049 4371363 before 26th Sept to book a place.

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. Tel: 049 4372999 between 11am & 3pm, Mon—Fri for an appointment in Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Clones, Bailieborough or Cavan.

Irish Cancer Society & Temple St Children’s Hosp: The total amount collected for these charities in the Clones area on Sat 6th Sept was €7606.70. This would not have been possible without the generosity of the general public & the collectors both in Clones & Clogher Markets. A sincere thank you to all involved.

Kids have Arthritis too: Join in the fun, sell Jaspar pins in support of young people with arthritis—Oct 6th—12th. By selling Jaspar pins to your family, friends & colleagues you can help make a real difference to the lives of young people with arthritis. Contact:
Arthritis Ireland, 1 Clanwilliam Sq, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2. Tel: 01 6618188.
Email: fundraising@arthritisireland.ie

Clones Jobs Club: For unemployed people commencing on Mon 22nd Sept @ 9.30am in the Cassandra Hand Centre, Clones & includes C.V Preparation, Cover Letters, Interview Techniques & Job Searching. For further information please contact Linda or Teresa on 042 9748090 or 086 8105058.

Speech & Drama Classes: For 5—14 year olds will commence in the Creighton Hotel on Sat 20th Sept. New members welcome. For further information Tel: 087 9315033 after 6pm.

Clones I.C.A: On Mon 22nd Sept Dr Annalie, who is based in Clones will give a talk on S.Africa @ 8pm in the Protestant Hall, Cara St. All members are asked to attend.

Irish Course: Six week Irish Course starting in Gaelscoil Eois, Eanach Cille on Mon 22nd Sept @ 7.30pm. Everyone welcome to come along.

All Ireland Ladies Football Finals: Takes place in Croke Park on Sun 28th Sept. Your support would be greatly appreciated. For further information Email www.ladiesgaelic.ie or contact 01 8363156.

Monaghan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA): Invite you to join them on a Sponsored Walk—with or without a dog - on Sun 21st Sept @ 2.30pm in Rossmore Pk, Monaghan. All money raised is for charity. Sponsorship cards from Emyvale Dog Shelter, Hillgrove Hotel, Squealing Pig, phone Sharon McNulty on 047 80081 for details,or just make your own donation & come along.

Seven Days without prayer makes one weak