Sunday 21st December 2008

The 4th Sunday of Advent.

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

Priest on duty this week Fr Gorman

To all our Parishioners

May the Lord bless you.
May He hold you in his love.
May true humility, gentle healing
graceful generosity
find a home in your heart
and flow forth from you
to all those you love
and to all you meet.
May you be
a true ambassador for Christ
of the Christmas Gospel
bringing others to give glory to God
so that there may be
peace on our earth
Amen

Penance Service for Christmas on Today Sun 21st Dec

Magherarney 2pm
Roslea 3pm
Connons 4pm
Aghadrumsee 5pm
Clones 7pm

Multi Intentional Anniversary Masses

The following Masses will be made available for multi-intention from January 2009
St Alphonsus, Connons: 2nd Sunday each month
Sacred Heart Church, Clones: Sat 7pm Weekly
St Macartan’s, Aghadrumsee: Friday 8pm Weekly

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially:

Josephine McMahon, Dernawilt
Patrick O’Reilly, Fermanagh Tce
Stephen Mulligan, England/O’Neill Pk
Francis Maguire, Carrigans/Ekn

Choir Practice: Final Choir Practice on Tues 23rd @ 8pm.

Study Theology from Home: The Priory Institute, run by the Dominican Order, is offering a full programme of theology through distance learning, supported by a network of study centres throughout Ireland. This programme is made up of 15-week modules which can be studied for academic credit (leading to an accredited certificate, diploma or degree in theology) or simply for personal interest. For further information cantact: The priory Institute, Tallagh Village, Dublin 24, Tel: 01 4048124 or Email:

Christmas Mass Times in Clones Parish

Adr Christmas Vigil Mass 7pm Christmas Morning Mass 10am

Clones Christmas Vigil Mass 9pm Christmas Morning Mass 9.30 & 11.30

Connons Christmas Morning Mass 11am

St Alphonsus Church, Connons has closed for renovations and will re-open in Spring 2009.

Connons Church Renovation: Work is proceeding at pace with the renovation of the roofing these days. Thanks to all who have supported the work. There is still time to make your contribution.

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 Mary Fitzpatrick, Fermanagh St &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Michael McKernan, Clones & Ballybay
11.30 People of the Parish
7.00pm Penitential Service

Mon 10.00 Peter Greenan, May & Michael McNamara, Clonkeencole & Scariff

Tues 10.00 Liam McMahon, Cara St

Wed 10.00 Larry McGonnell, O’Neill Pk
No Adoration Today
9.00pm Christmas Vigil Mass

Thurs 9.30am Christmas Morning Mass
11.30am People of the Parish

Fri No Morning Mass

Sat No Morning Mass
7.00pm (Vigil) Billy Flynn & Deceased Relatives &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Agnes Smith, Beechgrove

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: M Murray, C Toye, A Woods, I Gleeson, R Corr, B Hughes

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 Patricia Toye, Newtownbutler

Sun 10am Months Memory Michael Manley, Greaghapple
5pm Penitential Service

Wed 7pm Christmas Vigil Mass

Thurs 10am Christmas Morning Mass

Sat 8pm Patrick & Michael Murray, Tattintonegan

Sun 10 Bernard & Susannagh Beggan, Roslea

Servers: Team E Ryan McMahon, Joseph McCabe

Divine Mercy Christmas cards available from Mary in Sacristy, €5 per pack.

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 6, 13, 23, 24, jackpot now £1,400, 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. (21st Dec) Pat & Teresa McCaffrey, Gortnacarrow
4pm Penitential Service

Thurs 11am Christmas Morning Mass

Sun 11am (28th Dec) Patrick, Margaret & Paudge McCabe, Cloncorrick

Altar Servers (25th) Zoe Clarke, Michaela Maguire
(28th) Rebecca Gavin, Jessica Gavin, Damien Connolly

Reader (25th) Bernadette McPhillips (28th) Mary Rafferty

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 8, 10, 14, 27, jackpot now €13,500, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Collectors for Dec:

(Vigil) Tom Kelly, Michael Fox (Snr) Danny Morgan, Marie Flanagan
(9.30) Atty Cunningham, Raymond Hickey, Elizabeth McDonald, Frank Farrell
(11.30) Patrick Maguire, Sean McNaughton, Alphonsus Killen, Martin Holland

Clones Community Forum: The Management & Staff of Clones Community Forum would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas & prosperous New Year. Thank you for all your support during 2008. The office will be closed from Fri 19th Dec until Mon 5th Jan 2009.

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.

Niall Mellon Township Trust: Methona would like to thank everyone who helped in any way to raise the €5,000 needed. Winners of Draw: 1st €500—Liam Douglas, 2nd €200—Gary O’Connor, 3rd €100 Jimmy McQuaid.

O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie.
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight

For Christ is born of Mary;
And, gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth,
And praises sing to God the King,
And peace to all the earth.

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.