Sunday 22nd February 2009

The 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH Fr Duffy P.P.. 047-51048 Fr Gorman C.C. 048 67751231

Lent

The ceremony of reception of ashes manifests the churches willingness to undergo penance. Penance and conversion are constant themes in scripture. Lent calls us to inner change; a turning away from sin, a rejection of all that is evil in our lives, a turning point to God. Taking on this task of personal renewal prepares us to celebrate Easter with fresh joy.

Lent begins on Wed Feb 25th. Ashes will be blessed and distributed at the
following masses:

Clones: 7.30am, 10am, & 7pm

Connons: 11am

Aghadrumsee: 8pm

During Lent there will be an additional mass celebrated Mon to Fri @ 7.30am in the Sacred Heart Church.

Trocaire boxes are available at each church.

Weekly Envelopes: The distribution for Year 09/10 will take place this week

Eucharistic Ministers: A meeting of all current Eucharistic Ministers will be held in St Tiarnach’s Primary School on Mon March 2nd @ 8.30pm.

“Do this in Memory” Mass in Sacred Heart church on Sun March 1st @ 9.30am.

As today is Temperance Sunday the pledge will be given out at the
following Masses:

Adr 10am

Clones 9.30am

Connons 11am

The children for confirmation will be taking the pledge and we encourage
others to do so especially for the season of Lent.

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially:

Catherine Courtney, NTB,

Michael Stronge, McCurtain St/England

Baptisms: We welcome into God’s community: Jake McDonagh

Fatima Pilgrimage: 4th June & 23rd July. 7 nights full board en-suite £599, Hotel Recinto (right beside the Sanctuary) Full tours etc. accompanied by Spiritual Director. For more information & booking contact Rita O’Neill 048 623186

Holy Land Pilgrimage: 10 days, 10th - 19th Sept, Half Board, Transfers, Full Tours, Spiritual Director. Only £1,089, for more information Tel: Rita O’Neill 048 623186.

Clones Faith & Light: Please remember Fiesta on 8th March.

First Communion Mass:
Aghadrumsee: Sat May 23rd
Connons: Sun May 24th
Clones: Sat May 30th

First Confession:
Aghadrumsee: Tues March 3rd @ 8pm
Connons: Thurs March 5th @ 12.45pm
Clones: Tues Feb 24th @ 7.30pm

Lough Derg: Ash Wednesday 25th Feb— Ecumenical Day of Welcome & Reflection.

You are invited to bring with you someone from another Church. Guest Speaker: Very Rev Ken Newell. Day begins @ 11.30am (Boats from 10.30). Lunch will be served (Departure from 1.30) .
For further information & to register contact the Lough Derg
Office Tel: 071 9861518 (from N.I. 686 32391) Email: manager@loughderg.org

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

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 Billy McMahon, Carn , John & Kathleen Cunningham & Deceased
Relatives, Corraghy & All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mary Murray, Legnakelly
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Tony Smith, Blackpool

Tues 10.00 Edward O’Grady & Deceased Relatives, Fermanagh St

Wed 7.30am Ash Wednesday Mass
10.00 Brendan Brogan, Annakilly
Adoration
7.00pm Mass

Thurs 7.30am Mass
10.00 Richard & Mary McQuaid, Mary Kelly & Deceased Relatives, Millbrook

Fri 7.30am Mass
10.00 Thomas & Teresa Kelly & Deceased Relatives, NTB Rd
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Geoffrey Douglas, Lios A Ghoirtin
7.00pm (Vigil) Months Memory Peter McCabe, Legar Hill &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Des Dolan, Ballinasloe

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

Masses for the Week

Sat 8pm Months Memory Maureen McCabe, Crockaraven

Sun 10am Gary McGovern, Clones & Maguiresbridge

Wed 8pm Ash Wednesday Mass (Adoration 8.30- 9.30pm)

Thurs 7.30pm—8.30pm Medjugorje Holy Hour

Fri 8pm Terence, Elizabeth & Bernard Flanagan, Carnmore

Sat 8pm Owen & Annie Beggan & Deceased Relatives, Mullinvaum

Sun 10 Clare McCarron & Deceased Relatives, Killyliffer

Eucharistic Adoration: A Carey, E Lynch, M & N McCabe, C & P Higgins

Eucharistic Ministers: D Grew, L Lynch

Servers: Team D Sarah-Jane Flanagan, Emma Keily

Collectors for March:
(Vigil) Marion McCabe, Susan Mulligan, Thomas E McCabe, Tom Mulligan
(10am) Angela McCarville, Jimmy Boyle, Maureen Maguire, Sarah Mulligan

Altar Society for March: Geraldine Boyle, Samantha Boyle, Margaret Beggan

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 1, 4, 12, 19, jackpot now £1,500, thank you.

Aerobics: Now taking place on Tuesday evenings in Cornagague P.S. from 7.30—9pm.

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.

(22nd Feb) Austin, James & Angela Johnston, Kiltober

Wed11am Ash Wednesday Mass

Sun 11am (1st March) Bernard & Bridget Rafferty, Annaghraw & Monaghan

Altar Servers (1st) Rebecca Gavin, Jessica Gavin, Damien Connolly

Eucharistic Minister for March: Joe Cadden

Reader (1st) Francis Rafferty

Currin Lotto: No winner. Winning No’s: 8, 9, 14, 25, jackpot now €14,850, thank you

Collectors for March: Ciaran McBride, Sean McCaffrey

Altar Society for March: Maureen Gavin, Bridie Conlon

St Joseph’s Young Priests Society Monthly Meeting: Tues 24th Feb @ 8pm in Parish Meeting Room.

Clones I.C.A: A Talk by Foina Gilliand (Physiotherapist) on Mon 23rd Feb in the
Protestant Hall, Cara St @ 8pm. Everyone welcome

Bowling Classes for beginners on Fri 20th & 27th Feb & Fri 13th, 20th & 27th March in the Protestant Hall, Cara St @ 8pm. All are welcome, Adm FREE.

Action Cancer Fundraiser: Caroline Cosgrove’s Trek in the Himalayas.

Local Walk: Sun 22nd Feb leaving Derrygannon Hall @ 2pm sharp. This walk is to Jenkin Lough over bog & lanes, approx 3 hours. Waterproof clothing & footwear essential. Refreshments afterwards.

45 Card Drive: Sat 28th Feb in Darrygannon Hall @ 8pm sharp. Entry fee £10, Prize money £200. Everyone welcome. Thank you for your support.

Cairde Activation Centre, Canal Stores, Clones : Would appreciate your used cards (Birthday, Anniversary, Easter, Christmas, etc) and any unwanted wool or materials for recycling purposes, used in making our crafts.

Clones Library 6 Week course for Parents & Pre-School Children: This course which will cover areas such as the value of play, How play develops literacy & numeracy skills, Fun with Storysacks, commences Mon 23rd @ 10am in Clones Library.

Cavan Monaghan Carers: Are you caring for a family member, feeling isolated, need someone to talk to? Who cares? We Do. If you would like to find out more please come along to our support group meeting on Wed 25th Feb @ 8.30pm in the Community Centre, Broad Rd, Monaghan. Tel: 087 6832742 or 042 97 54856.

Dancing Classes in Lennard Arms: Every Thursday from 8.30—10.30pm. Tutors Eileen & Jimmy Scott. Classes taught in Jive, Quickstep, Waltzing. For information contact 047 52997.

Clones Senior Citizens Centre: Have you some time to spare on a Wednesday evening between 8 & 10pm or a Tuesday afternoon between 1 & 4pm to help provide Day Care & Social evenings for our Senior Citizens? For further information contact Josephine @ 51770 or Eileen 51545. We would appreciate your help.

Cookery Course: Places available on a cookery course facilitated by SNAP Monaghan in regard to Special Diets i.e.wheat free, gluten free, dairy free etc in the Iontas Centre on Sat 28th Feb & Sat 7th March. Anyone interested contact Martina 087 6259771.

Training Course for Actors/Drama Groups: In the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan on Tues 24th, Wed 25th & Thurs 26th Feb from 7—11.30pm. Min age 16 years (over 30’s esp.welcome! No upper age limit.) Course director Shane Munroe. All enquiries/bookings etc 074 91 26994 or email: filmactorsworkshop@eircom.net

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.