Clones Parish Bulletin

Imlitir Pharõiste Chluain Eois

22nd July 2007

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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 O’Reilly

Reflection

“Let justice roll down like rivers, and righteousness
like a mighty stream”

The 5th of June marked the 40th anniversary of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands. Over the course of that occupation the human rights & humanitarian situation of Palestinians has deteriorated significantly. Violence & loss of life has affected communities on all sides of the conflict. Real action & immediate change is needed to build a just & lasting peace.

Let us remember to pray for those living in the Holy Land after 40 years off Occupation. We know as Christians that there is hope in God & there is a path to justice & peace. Yet we ask “how long O Lord”
O loving God
We remember the injured who fight for their life,
We remember the captives who yearn for freedom,
We remember the deportees who long for the homeland.
We remember towns, villages & camps that are often under siege.
We remember the children whose eyes reflect the light of the future,
We remember the brave who say “no” to injustice,
We lift the olive branch which says “yes” to a just peace.

PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Baptisms By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.
July ... Fr Kearns : August ... Fr McQuaid : September ... Fr Kearns
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

Child Protection

We in the Parish value & encourage the participation of children and young people in parish liturgies & in activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional & social development.

We recognise the dignity & rights of all children & are committed to their protection & support.

In keeping with this we will work to do all in our power to create safe environment for children & young people in order to secure their protection & enable their full participation in the life of the Church

We wish to continue involving children in school liturgies, as altar servers, leaders of prayer & the ministry of music.

Code of Conduct & Basic Procedure notices are displayed in the three churches in the parish.

Baptisms: We welcome into our parish community; Michael John Connolly

Simon Community Collection: A sincere thank you to all who contributed so generously to last weeks Church Gate Collection. The total raised was €1510 & £215. Also a big thank you to the collectors.

New Heart, New Spirit - a course for adult Christians: New Heart, New Spirit aims to provide an opportunity for you to deepen your understanding of Christian faith in relation to your own personal life and to the society in which we live. This is a two-year course and it is open to men and women of all walks of life. It is presented is a down-to-earth way. It will run on Wed evenings, beginning on 21 Sept 2007, in Mahon’s Hotel, Irvinestown. For further information ring Robert @ (N.I.) 077 1932 4444. It will also run on Thursday evenings, beginning 13 Sept in Íontas Centre, Castleblaney. For further information ring La Flynn @ (R.O.I.) 042 9741032.

Wise Words
Just for today I will believe That as I give to the world (parish)
So the world (parish) will give to me.

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 Kathleen Maguire, Clonfad &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 James & Florence Culligan & Deceased Relatives, O’Neill Pk

Tues 10.00 James & Margaret O’Neill, Tiernahinch

Wed 10.00 Deceased Members Murphy Family, Abbey St

Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Sarah, Pat & Alice Graham, Legnakelly

Fri 10.00 Johnny Murray, NTB Rd

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Dara Neeson, Cherry Pk
7.00pm (Vigil) Billy Patton, McCurtain St &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: A Tracey, M Lennon, T Healy, P Connolly, M Coogan

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 Jim & Kathleen Leonard, Killyliffer

Sun 10am James & Elizabeth Conlon & Terry Gaine, Agharooskey

Fri 8pm Joe & Mary Faux, Dernacloy

Sat 8pm Benny Courtney, Tannitygorman

Sun 10 Hugh Mulligan & Deceased Relatives, Corraghy

Eucharistic Adoration: E Crudden, V Quinn, K & S Mulligan, G Beggan

Eucharistic Ministers: M Maguire, M O’Neill

Servers: Team F Ciara Beggan, Cliona Mulligan

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 5, 13, 17, 21, jackpot now £5,000, 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.
(22nd July) Deceased members Clancy Family, Clonshannagh
(29th July) Teresa Herbert & Deceased Relatives, Cloncorrick

Altar Servers (29th) Rebecca Murphy, Daniel Maguire

Reader (29th) Leanne McAdam

Gift Bearers (29th) Farrell Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 8, 14, 23, 27, jackpot now €2,450, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Cancer Collection: The total raised was €220.91, thank you to all who contributed.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Irish Blood Transfusion Service: Will visit Largy College, Clones on Thurs 26th July from 4.30- -9pm. It is important to remember that many patients in hospital need our blood & this need never ceases.

Pioneer Total Abstinence: Fr McGrail from our Head Office will visit the parish & meet with members during the coming week to ascertain how we are progressing in the spread of temperance in our Parish.

Knock Summer Youth Festival: Thurs 26th—Sun 29th July at Knock Shrine is an opportunity for young people to take time out to reflect on their lives and what God is offering…”Life to the full”!. Cost is on donation basis with accommodation and food provided. Special free buses will also be provided from certain locations. For more info contact Ann @ 094 9388100, Sheena @ 01 6753690 or look up www.geocities.com/knockshrine for further details.

Clones Library News: Rap Workshop - Thurs 26th July 11am—12.30pm. For young adults aged 10+, maximum 15 per workshop. Learn to write a rap song with Glen Boyne. Glen has travelled throughout the country helping young people to express themselves through rapping. Book you place today & perhaps superstardom is just around the corner.

Orgami Workshop: Mon 30th July, 2—3pm, for ages 8+, max 15 per workshop. To book a place in any workshop please contact Clones Library @ 047 51143.

College Grant Application Form: Available now from Co.Monaghan VEC, Market St, Monaghan, Tel: 047 30888/email educ@monaghanvec.ie Or Monaghan Co Council, The Glen, Monaghan, Tel: 047 30550/email lduffy@monaghancoco.ie

Drop-In Morning: Clones Community Forum’s Drop-In Morning continues every Wed morning in the Forum’s Diamond meeting rooms. Everyone welcome.

Citizens Advice Information Officer: Will be in attendance every Fri in the Forum’s Diamond meeting rooms from 10.30—12.30. This is a free & confidential service.

Clones Community Forum’s Fun Run: On Fri 27th July @ 7pm. Special children’s walk on Carn. For more information contact 047 52997.

Clones Golf Development Lotto: Alpha-Bet Letters G, R, U, H, no jackpot winner. Jackpot now €3,700, thank you.

Ionad na nOg: The young people of Ionad na nOg would like to invite young & old in the community to join them for the following workshops:

Sexual Activity Community Response Workshop on Tues 24th July @ 7.30pm in Ionad na nOg.

Spirituality Community Response Workshop on Thurs 26th July @ 7.30pm in Ionad na nOg.

Do not be afraid of Christ!
He takes nothing away and He gives you everything.
When we give ourselves to Him, we receive a hundredfold in return:

Pope Benedict XV1

Love Yourself
We need to love ourselves. Accept yourself - love yourself as you are, not as you might have been or might be. Be kind to yourself and you will be kind to others: let others be kind to you and you’ll be kind to yourself. Allow others be compassionate to you and you will look on yourself with love - and that’s how God looks on you.