Clones Parish Bulletin

Imlitir Pharõiste Chluain Eois

22nd April 2007 - 3rd Sunday of Easter

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
Macartan McQuaid P.P. 047-51048
John Kearns C.C. 047-51064
Martin O’Reilly 048 67751231
Priest on duty this week Fr McQuaid

Holiness comes from God alone
Everyone starts off with the hope of being the perfect family. But then reality sets in. All of life’s difficulties begin to emerge. It’s only when we realise that we are not perfect, that we are never going to be perfect, neither as individuals nor as a family that the real work of holiness begins.

When we accept that something has really gone wrong, when we have that terrible feeling in the pit of our stomach, then we can begin to discover what it is to rely on God, to have eyes for God, to walk each minute with God.

Lord Jesus, we rejoice and praise your name. Whatever we face we know you will give us strength and courage

Trocaire Collection
The Trocaire Collection this year amounted to €12187 and £2067.
Thank you to the people of Clones Parish for their very generous donations.

PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Baptisms By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.
April ...Fr McQuaid May...Fr Kearns June...Fr McQuaid
Two weeks notice must be given

Marriages: By arrangement. 3 Months notice is essential.
Sick Calls: Always send for the priests to anoint the Sick

Deaths:
Please pray for the dead, especially:
Barry Faux, Cornagague,
Reggie Finn, O’Neill Pk
Pat Kearns, Drumma
Anthony McCauley, Kill
Sheila McCarron, Emyvale
Michael Breen, Tempo

Baptisms: We welcome into our parish community: Caitlín Jane Treanor

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

Senior Choir:
To prepare for upcoming events there will be two last practices in the school on Thurs 26th April & Thurs 3rd May @ 8pm. We need every available member to attend.

Mass for Deceased Bikers:
Will take place in St Macartan’s Church, Aghadrumsee on Fri 18th May @ 8pm.

Do This in Memory Mass:
Last Mass before First Holy Communion - Sun April 29th @ 9.30am. School Choir will sing at this Mass.

Faith & Light:
Change of Date! Our next Fiesta will be held on Sun 13th May @ 3pm in Scoil Chroí Ró Naofa.

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)

Sat 8pm Dympna Toye, Roslea
Sun 10am Annie & Eugene Rooney, Greagholia
Fri 8pm Mary & Richard Crudden & Deceased Relatives, Drumma
Sat 8pm Maura Boyle, Tannitybog & Belfast
Sun 10 John & Mary Maguire, Toneydrummollard

Eucharistic Adoration: (25th) P Gallagher, D Lynch, K Cassidy, P Higgins

Eucharistic Ministers: M Little, S McMahon

Servers: (29th) Team G Beibhinn Boyle, Garvin Boyle

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 3, 10, 20, 22, jackpot now £3,700, thank you.

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.

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 Johnny & Sally Smith, McCurtain St & Darren Smith, Ardee
Tues 10.00 Francis, Noreen & Tom Cooke & Deceased Relatives, Cara St
Wed 10.00 William, Molly, Gerald &Molly McDonagh
Thurs 10.00 Dr Edward Tierney, Galway
Fri 10.00 Bridget & Edward Charity, O’Neill Pk

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Rose O’Neill, O’Neill Pk
7.00pm (Vigil) Months Memory Tommy Flynn, Millbrook &
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, N Brady, G Cunningham, B Cassidy

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 April) Patrick, Margaret & Paudge McCabe, Cloncorrick
(29th April) Patrick, Susan & Raymond McAdam, Annaghmore

Altar Servers (29th) Megan Brogan, Rebecca Gavin

Reader (29th) Pat McAdam

Gift Bearers (29th) McAdam Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 1, 11, 17, 27, jackpot now €5,600, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

St Comgall’s N.S. Enrolment/Open Day: On Thurs 26th April from 1—5pm. Parents are requested to bring their child’s birth certificate & PPS No. for registration.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Knock 2007: Main Pilgrimage Season - April 29th - Oct 7th.
National Public Novena in Honour of Our Lady of Knock 14th - 22nd August
Public All Night Vigils: 1st Fri of Month for May, June, July, Sept.
Dec - Fri 7th (Eve of the Immaculate Conception)
Mini Vigils: 1st Fri - Aug & Oct.

Lough Derg : One Day Retreats: In May, August & September, (check for dates)
Three Day Pilgrimages: On any day from Fri 1st June to Mon 13th August
Quiet Days: 9th May & 5th September (Reservations essential)
For booking & further information Tel: +353 71 9861518.

Diocese of Clogher - Lourdes Pilgrimage 2007: From Fri 6th - Wed 11th July. Cost €685. For Booking Forms contact P.J McGilly 048 677 37850, Invalids contact Pilgrimage Director - V.Rev Canon Joseph Mullin - 048 677 21342. Invalid places are limited & need to be confirmed as soon as possible. A Pilgrimage can nourish our faith & devotion, Join us as a diocese in Lourdes 2007.

Annual Town Clean Up:
The Green-schools committee from Scoil Chroí Ró Naofa are organising the ‘Annual Town Clean Up’ for Wed 25th April from 7—9pm. Children from the school will be allocated different areas of the town & we need adults to come along & give a hand. The U.D.C. will provide skips in the usual places so please come along & help to make Clones a cleaner town.

Suicide Intervention Workshop (Assist):
Will be held in the Donn Carragh Hotel, Lisnaskea on 23rd & 24th April from 9.30am to 4.30pm each day. If interested please contact Oliver @ 677 51913.

Clones I.C.A:
Our International Night takes place on Mon 23rd April. Guest speaker is Maria Trant who will speak about Sardinia & Italy. Our Annual Outing this year is to see “The Matchmaker” in the Ardhowen, Enniskillen on 21st June. Early booking is essential, Tel: 51318.

Support after Homicide: Homicide refers to: murder, manslaughter & death by violent crime. The death of someone close to you through a violent crime is a devastating & traumatic experience. Our team of specially trained volunteers provide: one to one support, Family support, Support groups. We also provide group therapy. If you feel we can help please contact 087 9837322 (7 days).

Clones Golf Development Lotto:
Alpha-Bet Letters D, J, K, L, no jackpot winner. Jackpot now €3,500, thank you.