Sunday 22nd November 2009

Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH Priest on duty today Fr Gorman 04867751231

Safeguarding children & Vulnerable Adults

Information Night:

Connons Social Club;
Wed 25th Nov 2009 @ 8pm

St Joseph’s Hall:
Wed 2nd Dec 2009 @ 8pm.

All Adults who use parish premises for activities & who work with underage children—under 18 years or vulnerable adults must attend

This includes the following

Baptism Team, Irish Dancing Teachers
Boxing Club, keep Fit
Choir leaders, Organist
Bingo, Play School
Drama, Snooker/Pool

Eucharistic Ministers (who visit homes)

NB. Eucharistic Ministers are advised that they should not bring Communion to a home other than their own if they have not attended a parish safeguarding children meeting & been vetted.

‘Do this in Memory’ will be celebrated @ 9.30am Sunday Mass on Nov 22nd, Jan 31st & Mar 7th (2010) in Sacred Heart Church.

All are welcome to today’s (Nov 22nd) Service for the Dead @ 4pm in Sacred Heart Church. This is a special opportunity to remember and pray for deceased family members & friends. This short service will be followed by refreshments.

Deaths

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Agnes McKenna, Gortgrannard

Anthony McDonald, Clones/Southamton,

Kitty Reilly, Newtownbutler,

Eddie O’Harte, Corraghy,

Larry McElroy, Clinagor/Scotalnd

Baptisms:

We welcome into God’s community: Aoife Siobhan McKenna

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

Service of Light in preparation for Confirmation 2010: On Tues 1st Dec @ 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Church

Monastic Weekend: Carmelite Life? Could it be what you’ve searching for? Come and See! We invite Single Women between 22—40 years to experience our Carmelite Life on the Weekend of Dec 4th—6th. Further information available on request. Please contact Sr Teresa, Carmelite Monastery, Tallow, Co. Waterford. 058 56205; email: teresatallow@eircom.net

Duty Rota for Priests in Clones Parish

Monday Fr Duffy
Tuesday Fr Gorman
Wednesday Fr Kearns
Thursday Fr Gorman
Friday Fr Kearns
Saturday Fr Duffy

The priest on duty for Sunday’s will vary and will be printed at the top of the bulletin each week.

Collectors for Nov:

(Vigil) Ann Rooney, Liam Rooney, Peter McAleer, Liam Slowey
(9.30am) Kathleen Hannon, Michael Hannon, Ben Quinn, Jim Flynn
(11.30am) Methona McNally, Bernadette Cumiskey, Gary Neeson, Jimmy Reilly.

Marriage Preparation Workshops: Fridays 8—10.30pm; Saturdays 10am—5pm, €150 per couple (Early Booking Advised)

26th & 27th March 2010 - 23rd & 24th April 2010
4th & 5th Dec 2009 - 14th & 15th May 2010
15th & 16th Jan 2010 - 11th & 12th June 2010

Contact Accord, St Macartan’s College, Monaghan. Tel: 047 83359, Mon—Fri 10am-2pm

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 Sheila McCabe, Clones/Slane
John Matthews, The Diamond &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Eileen Smyth, O’Neill Pk
11.30 People of the Parish`
4.00pm Remembrance Service for the Dead

Mon 10.00 Pat & Bernadette McGrane & Deceased Members McGrane & Bogue Family

Tues 10.00 Owen & Bridie Martin, McCurtain St

Wed 10.00 6th Novena Mass
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 7th Novena Mass

Fri 10.00 Purdy Family, Mullinamoy

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Molly, Frank, Richard, Gary & John Nicholl, Fitzpatrick Sq
7.00pm (Vigil) Mary Fitzpatrick, Fermanagh St &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Thomas Dawson, Roslea Rd

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

Masses for the Week

Sat 8pm Patrick & Margaret Courtney & Deceased Relatives, Golan

Sun 10am John Thomas, Margaret & Jim Quinn, Lisnamallard

Mon 8pm Mass for Faithful Departed (Rosary @ 7.30pm)

Wed 9.30am Mass for Faithful Departed (Rosary)

Thurs 7.30pm Holy Hour of Adoration

Fri 8pm Kim McCaffrey, Errasallagh

Sat 9.30am Mass (Rosary)

Sat 8pm Months Memory Barney McMahon, Knocknagross

Sun 10 Months Memory Mary Bridget Nolan, Follom Big

Servers: Team H Louise Flanagan, Megan Flynn

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 4, 7, 12, 22, jackpot now £5,400, thank you.

Mass of Remembrance for the Dead: On Thurs 26th Nov @ 7.30pm also lighting of candles especially for those who died in the past year. All Parishioners welcome.

First Holy Communion: Will take place on Sun 23rd May 2010 @ 11am. The later time than the normal Sunday Mass is to facilitate relatives travelling to the ceremony.

Collectors for Nov:
(Vigil) Michael G McCabe, Michelle Faux, Niall Beggan, Teresa McCabe
(10am) Alice Carey, Clara Crudden, Liam Lynch, Pascal Manley

Altar Society for Nov: Mary Toye, Nuala McCabe, Ann Beggan

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 Nov) Teresa Herbert & Deceased Relatives, Cloncorrick

(29th Nov) Deceased Members Gilroy Family, Clinagor

Altar Servers (29th) Daniel Maguire, Caolán Maguire, Claire McCaffrey

Reader (29th) Pat McAdam

Gift Bearers (29th) Gilroy Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 4, 9, 18, 19, jackpot now €6,350, thank you

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Dancing Classes: Continue in Connons Community Centre every Monday from 8.30—10.30pm

Cúrsa Comhrá Gaeilge/Irish Conversation Course:5 week beginner level, Irish conversation course for adults , commences Monday 23rd November (8.00-9.30) at Gaelscoil Eois/Páistí Eois, Clones. Fee €25.00. Gaelscoil Eois: (047 52868)/eois.eas@eircom.net

"Páistí Eois:Club Iar-Scoile/After-school Club: Gníomhaíocht spraoi i nGaeilge/fun based activities through Irish, ag déanamh Cártaí Nollaig gach Aoine/Christmas Card making every Friday. Open to all Primary school children, snack provided. 3.00pm - 5.30pm Mon - Fri. Guthán/Phone Eilish(047) 5286

Level One Basketball Coaching Course: This coaching course will be held over two days in Ballybay community college, on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December from 10am-6pm each day. Participants must have already completed a foundation level course in order to be eligible to attend. A fee of €20 will apply for this course to cover resources and refreshments.

Drama workshop: This is a two hour workshop designed to give participants an insight into developing drama pieces in their own club/organisation. The workshop will take place on Wednesday 2nd December at Clontibret Hall from 7pm-9pm. This workshop will also prove to be useful to clubs for an upcoming Monaghan’s Got Talent event to be held next year for all youth clubs. To register your interest, contact Alan Ryan, Peace III Project Support Worker, Co. Monaghan VEC (047) 30888

Monaghan Bereavement Support: Will host a talk on “Living with Loss” by Fr Pat McHugh in the Westenra Hotel, Monaghan on Wed 25th Nov @ 8pm. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served, Adm free.

Sale of Work: Cassandra Hand Centre is holding a Sale of Work on Fri 11th Dec from 6—8.30pm. We would Ask people if they have any unwanted small gifts e.g. perfumes, scarves, plants, etc which have never been used to leave in at the centre or contact staff on 047 52997 for further details. Everyone welcome.

Sewing & Knitting Classes: Have you ever wished you could do your own alterations on your clothing etc, well now is your opportunity to learn, basic sewing classes starting in Cassandra Hand Centre. Knitting classes will begin soon, contact 047 52997 for details.

Charity Gospel Concert: In the Creighton Hotel, Clones on Fri 27th Nov @ 8pm.
Artists include Margaret Johnston, Matthew & Naomi Campbell, Lorraine Vance. Proceeds to orphanages in India. Tickets €10, includes supper. Everyone very welcome.

Active Retirement Christmas Dinner: In the Creighton Hotel, Clones on 10th Dec 09 @ 5pm. Those needing transport please contact 047 51300.

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.