Sunday 23rd August 2009

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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

I Asked God

I asked God to take away my pride and God said, No,
He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole and God said, No,
He said her spirit is whole, her body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience and God said, No,
He said that patience is a by-product of tribulation. It isn’t granted, it is earned

I asked God to give me happiness and God said, No,
He said He gives blessings, happiness is up to me

I asked God to share my pain, and God said, No,
He said suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me…

I asked God to help me love others as much as He loves me, and God said,
Ah finally you have the idea.

New Heart, New Spirit

Faith Development Course for Adults

174 participants have already enjoyed the New Heart, New Spirit experience in Clogher diocese. This two-year course is open to men and women of all walks of life, and it values whatever life experience a participant may bring. The
programme will run on Tuesday evenings, beginning 22nd Sept 2009, in the Presbyterian Church Hall, Smithboro. An information night will be held in the Cuil Daragh on Tues Sept 8th @ 8pm. All welcome.

Baptisms: We welcome into God’s community:
Amy Nicole McMenamin, Ciara McPhillips

As and from Sun 23rd August Eucharistic Ministers are asked to carefully wash their hands with spray provided before and after distributing Holy Communion.

Blessing of Graves

Sunday 6th September

Aghadrumsee After 10am Mass

Connons After 11am Mass

Nuns Graveyard After 11.30am Mass

Abbey/Round Tower 12.30

Sacred Heart/Mount St Oliver 2.30pm

Almighty God, we entrust those who are dear to us to your unfailing care.

Lough Derg—some dates to remember including the new “Life’s Journey Series”

August 19th One-Day Retreats resume
August 28th Desi Maxwell (“This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God”)

August 29th Family Day

Sept 2nd Quiet Day

Sept 4th Bishop Ken Clarke & Fr Paul Symonds (“The Jesus I Know”)

Sept 11th Ken Needham (“The Lord is my Shepherd”)

Sept 18th Doug & Sue Barnett (don’t count your years, make your years count)

Sept 25th Rev Ken Newell & Fr Gerry Reynolds(“ The befriending God who turns strangers into friends”)

For more information contact +353 71 9861518 email: info@loughderg.org www.lough derg.org

Collectors for August:
(Vigil) Mary O’Neill, Raymond Cullen, Paul O’Harte, Stan Kelly
(9.30) Ann McEntee, Elizabeth McDonald, Philomena Maguire, Brendan Carolan
(11.30) Alphonsus Killen, Kevin McMenamin, John McManus, Eamon Monaghan

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

18th & 19th Sept 2009 26th & 27th Feb 2010
16th & 17Oct 2009 26th & 27th March 2010
6th & 7th Nov 2009 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

All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Ellan & Frank McCaughey, Analore St

Tues 10.00 St Louis Sisters R.I.P.

Wed 10.00 John, Elizabeth & Kity McDonald, Cherry Pk

Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Paddy Flynn, Cara St

Fri 10.00 Eugene McMahon, Cara St

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Eddie & Betty Sherry, Analore St

7.00pm (Vigil) Arthur & Lillian Tanny, NTB Rd,
Deceased Members Reinhardt Family, Analore St,
Peter Greenan, Clonkeencole,
May & Michael McNamara, Scariff &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: M Connolly, K McPhillips, Sr Loreta Mary, A M Greenan

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 Pat & Paggy Kearns, Drumma

Sun 10am Peter Gallagher, Cortrasna

Mon 7.20pm Rosary & Adoration

Thurs 7.30pm Holy Hour of Adoration for Our Lady’s Intentions

Fri 8pm Geraldine Breslin, Doon

Sat 8pm John Pat & Kathleen McMahon, Tonitybog

Sun 10 Dan Reilly & Deceased Members McElroy Family, Scotland

Servers: Team G Thomas Beggan, Garbhán Boyle

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 1, 2, 15, 20, jackpot now £4,100, thank you.

Altar Society for August: Vera Quinn, Alice Carey, Paula O’Hara

Collectors for August:

(Vigil) Darren Kearns, Gerard Kearns, Gerard O’Hara, James McCaffrey

(10am) Barney Boyle, Harry McCarron, Hugh Crudden, Kathleen Boyle

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.

(23rd August) John & Katie Coyle & Patrick Conlon, Clonoula & Drumsloe

(30th August) Paddy Maguire, Newtownbutler

Altar Servers (30th) Michaela Maguire, Rebecca Gavin, Damien Connolly

Reader (30th) Margaret Connolly

Gift Bearers (30th) Maguire Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 7, 8, 17, 24, jackpot now €4,400, thank you.

A DVD of the Rededication of Connons Church is now on sale at Matthews Newsagents. Price €10.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group Annual Pilgrimage to Knock: From 6.30pm on 28th August to 12.30pm on 30th August 2009 with all events taking place in Basilica. Speakers Fr Stan Fortuna, Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Fr Ronnie Mitchell, S.M.M. and Mrs Marie Maguire MCPG. Healing Service on Sat night. All welcome.

Clones Family Resource Centre”International Day”: On Sat 29th August in Ulster Canal Stores, to celebrate the cultural diversity that exists in our town. There will be International Cuisine, Music, Dance, in fact there will be something for everyone. Proceedings get underway @ 12 noon @ will be a non Alcohol event. Everyone welcome to this FREE event. Flyers have been distributed to all households with further details.

Senior Helpline: Do you need someone to listen? We provide a confidential listening service for older people, by older people for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland. Open every day of the year from 10—4pm and 7—10pm.People phone us for many different reasons—for human contact, to share a problem, to discuss a difficult issue or to look for information. We are trained volunteers & are there to listen. Call 1850 440 444.

Ulster Canal Caper in Clones 25th—27th Sept 2009: Weekend festival launching programme to re-open Ulster Canal in Clones. Activities include Soapbox Derby, Helicopter Rides, Outdoor Markets, Sports Events, Family Fun Day, Treasure Hunt, and much more. See local posters and press for info. If you require more information or wish to help in supporting your community please contact clonescanal@hotmail.com

Walking for Health: Join us every Tuesday @ 7.30pm for a short walk (set your own pace) starting from the Cassandra Hand Centre. We can all benefit from a more active lifestyle. This could be just the motivation you need

Clones Athletic Club: Training recommences for the up-coming Cross Country season on Tues 25th August from 6—7pm at Coyle’s GAA Pitch. All new members over the age of 9 years welcome.

Talk on Old Coins: In Lennard Arms Hotel on Mon 24th August @ 8pm, by Paddy O’Flagherty. If you have any old coins that you would like valued please bring them along.

Co.Rehab Church Gate Collection: On this weekend at all Masses. Please give generously.

Who or what your worship
determines what you become

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.