Clones Parish Bulletin

Imlitir Pharõiste Chluain Eois

23rd December 2007

Fourth Sunday of Advent

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

Reflection

The birth of Christ is a key moment in God’s plan of salvation. Through the prophets God prepared his people for the coming of his Son. We pray that we too may be prepared for Christ’s coming, because each of us is also a part of God’s saving plan. As Mary nurtured the Christ-child and Joseph protected him, we must welcome him into our hearts and by our lives proclaim his presence to the world.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

Thanks to all the people of the parish for
your friendship, support, faith and inspiration.
Special thanks to all who help out in so many
ways and give their time to the parish. We
wish you a holy and blessed Christmas and
may the year ahead be a happy one.

PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Baptisms By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.
Jan...Fr Kearns
Feb Baptisms will take place on Sat 23rd, contact Fr Duffy

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: Mary O’Hara, Cortrasna

Baptisms
We welcome into our parish community;
Martin Shane Maughan, Darragh John McGovern,
Dyllan Ralph McDonald

Penance Service for Christmas today in all churches in the parish;
Connons - 4pm, Aghadrumsee - 5pm, Clones - 7pm

The Sick & Housebound will be visited on 3rd & 4th January

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 Week of December 23rd to 30th
Sat 7.00pm All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish
7.00pm Penance Service

Mon 10.00 Larry McGonnell, O’Neill Pk
9.00pm Christmas Vigil Mass

Tues 9.30am Christmas Morning Mass
11.39 People of the Parish

Wed No Morning Mass No Adoration today

Thurs No Morning Mass

Fri 10.00 Orla Peake, Clonedergole

Sat 10.00 Michael, Mary, Molly & Malcolm Daly, Cherry Pk
7.00pm (Vigil) 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 Cuningham, B Cassidy

Masses for Week of Dec 31st to Jan 6th
Mon 10.00 Michael McCabe, Corcummins

Tues 10.00 Joseph Hughes, Beechgrove & Hughes Family, Cara St

Wed 10.00 Michael McQuillan, Cloncurrin

Thurs 10.00 Mary & Joe Doherty, Beechgrove

Fri 10.00 McGrane Family, Sunbeam Tce
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee

Sat 10.00 Jim & Madge Nolan, Leonards Island
7.00pm (Vigil) All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

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

Collectors for Jan:
(Vigil) Patricia Jenkins, Brendan Jenkins, Gerry Reihill(Snr), Jim O’Reilly
(9.30am) Catherine McMahon, Mary Reilly, Noreen Brady, Kevin Brady
(11.30) Mick Hamill, Tom Treanor, Alphonsus Killen, Joanne Reihill

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 Patricia Toye, Newtownbutler
Sun 10am Michael Maguire, Corloughaloon
5pm Penance Service
Mon 7pm Christmas Vigil Mass
Tues 10am Christmas Morning Mass
Sat 8pm Bernard & Suzanne Beggan, Roslea
Sun 10 Mass
Fri 8pm(4th Jan) John Gerry Boyle, Knockmacarooney
Sat 8pm Brendan Maguire, Corloughaloon
Sun 10am Mary Grew, Gorteen

Eucharistic Adoration: (2nd Jan) P Gallagher, D Lynch, K Cassidy, P Higgins

Eucharistic Ministers: M Little, S McMahon

Servers: (30th) Team G Beibhinn Boyle, Garvin Boyle
(6th) Team A Hannah Beggan, Megan Flynn

Collectors for Jan:
(Vigil) Ciaran Faux, Eamon McCabe, Louise Beggan, Mary Courtney
(10am) Brenda Beggan, Frank Cosgrove, Kieran O’Hara, Michaela Kearns

Altar Society for Jan: Angela McCarville, Susan Mulligan, Marie Little

ST. ALPHONSUS, CONNONS

Masses: Sun 11.00 am.
Confessions: 1st Sun 10.40
Baptisms: By arrangement with priest on Baptisms for the month

Sun 11am. (23rd Dec) Deceased Members Maguire Family, Teer
4pm Penance Service
Tues 11am Christmas Day Mass
Sun 11am (30th Dec) Months Memory Willie Connolly, Cloniston
Sun 11am (6th Jan) Gavin Family, Clinagore

Altar Servers (25th) Rebecca Murphy, Daniel Maguire
(30th) Michaela Maguire, Peter Clarke
(6th) Rebecca Gavin, Rebecca Murphy

Eucharistic Minister for January: Mary Rafferty

Reader (25th) Margaret Connolly (30th) Brendan Devlin (6th) Pat McAdam

Gift Bearers (25th) Sean & Vera McCaffrey (30th) Connolly Family (6th) Gavin Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 11, 13, 17, 20, jackpot now €5,750, thank you

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Collectors for Jan: Bernadette McPhillips, Patrick McAdam
Altar Society for Jan: Ann McAdam, Marian McMahon

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Irish Blood Transfusion Service:
Largy College on Wed 2nd Jan from 4.30pm—8.30pm. There is a very urgent need for extra supplies of blood at this time of year, especially as supplies are down below the levels which the board need for everyday events in the countries hospitals never mind in the case of emergencies. Give the Gift of life this year.

Cairde Activation Centre for Special Needs:
Would like to thank all who contributed to their Christmas collection which raised €660. Also a big thank you to the collectors.

Christmas Concert in Newtownbutler Parish Hall:
On Sun 23rd Dec from 7.30pm—10pm. Bus leaves The Diamond, Clones @ 7pm. Concert organised by Clones Erne East - Shadow Youth Partnership.

Carol Service: 14th Community Carol Service in Roslea Community Centre on Sun 23rd Dec @ 8.30pm.

Welcome Lord Jesus. Cead mile failte, Welcome are you. Saviour of all to our hearts and our homes. You come with peace and joy to light our way. Bless our friends and family, the poor, the sick and the lonely. Bless the young and the old. As we work for justice and search for truth may we find you and find one another in your love at Christmas.

The Family that prays together
Stays together.

Knowing God

I have seen a mother at a crib - and I know what love is.
I have gazed into the eyes of a child, and I know what faith is.
I have heard the pounding of the sea, and I know what power is.
I have seen a rainbow in the sky, and I know what beauty is.
I have planted a tree and I know what hope is.
I have heard a wild bird sing - and I know what freedom is.
I have seen a chrysalis burst into life - and I know what mystery is.
I have lost my parents, and I know what sadness is.
I have been in prison - I know what loneliness is.
I have lived with the destitute and I know what want is.
I have sat with the dying, and I know what fear is.
I have gazed into the sky alight with stars at night, and
I know what the Infinite is.
I have seen and felt all these things,
So, now I know who God is.