Clones Parish Bulletin

Imlitir Pharõiste Chluain Eois

24th June 2007

Birth of John the Baptist

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 Kearns

Reflection - I thank you for the wonder of my being.

The psalm for this Sunday – the feast of the Birth of John the Baptist speaks of God’s intimate relationship with a person, resting or rising, walking or lying down. It celebrates the infinite value of life as a gift from God, lovingly chosen and carefully crafted or knitted in the mother’s womb.

Today, the psalm celebrates the birth of one called John, a name meaning God-is-gracious. Luke writes of the sense of awe aroused in those who attended his naming. They wondered what this child would turn out to be. He was chosen to prepare the way for the Lord.

Each of us can apply this psalm to oneself. My role may not be as publicised as that of Baptist, but God will use me to prepare the way for others to enjoy the divine presence. In God’s eternal scheme there are deeds of love that will not be done unless I do them. God is watching over me at every moment and accompanying me at every step.

I thank you for wonder of my being,
for the wonders of all your creation.

PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Baptisms By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.
June...Fr McQuaid July ...Fr Kearns August...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:
Teresa Burns, Newtownbutler
Kitty Callahan (nee McKenna) Leonards Island/ New Jersey

Marriage: We wish God’s blessings to newly-weds: Ciaran Toye & Edel Parker
Michelle McPhillips & Bernard Reihill Tonya Newell & Jonathan Douglas

NCBI (Co Monaghan): Wish to thank sincerely all who contributed to their collection which amounted to €950, also a big thank you to those who helped.

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 Josie Gerrard, NTB Rd
11.30 People of the Parish
Mon 10.00 Jack Crothers, Millbrook
Tues 10.00 Laurence & Catherine Sherry & Deceased Relatives
Wed 10.00 Annie, John & Sean Coogan, Analore St
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm
Thurs 10.00 Bridie Slowey & Deceased Relatives, Churchill
Fri 10.00 Sr Columban

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Noel Greenan, Clonkeencole
7.00pm (Vigil) Michael Martin, Cara St & all for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week
Sun 9.30am Months Memory Charlie McCabe, Clonkeencole

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: U Maguire, M Nicholl, A Connolly, M O’Neill, P Toye

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 Brendan Cassidy, Cornacrieve
Sun 10am Deceased Members McCaul Family, Drumma
Fri 8pm Michael Boyle & Deceased Relatives & Ellen Mularkey, Follum
Sat 8pm John James & Annie McMahon & Deceased Relatives, Corraghy
Sun 10am Vincent & Patricia Courtney, Omagh

Eucharistic Adoration: M Lynch, M Flanagan, H Flanagan, M Courtney

Eucharistic Ministers: N Beggan, R Beggan

Servers: Team B Thomas O’Hara, Noel Grew

Altar Society for July: Peggy Kearns, Anna Kearns

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

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 3, 10, 18, 22, jackpot now $4,700, thank you.

On behalf of the schools who participated in the annual Aghadrumsee Football Blitz the staff & pupils of Corranny/Cornagague Primary Schools would like to thank Aghadrumsee G.F.C. for their organisation, medals & treats. Due to this commitment the day was enjoyable & successful for all involved. A special thanks to Martin Kearns for his refreshments which were greatly appreciated by the parents.

Coffee Morning & Cake Sale: In Carn Court on Sat 30th June from 10am—12 in aid of Alzheimers Society. Please give generously.

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. (24th June) Francis McMahon, Johnny McCabe, Philip & Annie Curran
(1st July) Philomena McCaffrey, Cloncallick

Altar Servers: (1st) Megan Brogan, Michaela Maguire

Eucharistic Minister for July: Mary Rafferty

Reader: (1st) Pat McAdam

Gift Bearers: (1st) McCaffrey Family

Collectors for July: Patrick Connolly, Tom Conlon

Altar Society for July: Angela McCaffrey, Mary Rafferty

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 2, 9, 11, 17, jackpot now €6.950, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Garden Competition Winners: Congratulations to children & staff for winning “The Schools Planting Project” organised by 4Homes, Monaghan, which involved 10 other schools. This was a great achievement, well done to all.

New School Extension: A big thank you to our parents for lending a helping hand during renovation work. We look forward to an official opening early in the new school year.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

New Era of Primary Education for Clones: Formal signing of documents, bonds & contracts was held during the week to seal the progress & development of a new Primary School for Clones. Teachers, pupils & staff are justifiably proud & delighted & look forward to the “big move” early in 2008.

Paisti & Gealscoil Eois: Congratulations to the children of Gaelscoil Eois & Paisti Eois who will be appearing on “the Championship” on BBC2 @ 9pm on Sunday night.

Church Gate Collection for Ireland/Brazil Project: Joanne Maguire would like to thank everyone who contributed so generously to the collection last weekend. A total of €851.31 & £50.40 was collected. All of this money goes directly to the project.

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

Summer Arts Workshops - Ladybirds, Lillies & Lupins: The annual Summer Workshops will be held in Scoil Chroi Ro Naofa from Mon 2nd July to Thurs 5th July from 10am—12.30 daily. Children must be registered in the Forum Office. Places will be allocated on a first come first served & cannot be booked over the telephone.

Paisti Eois Summer Camp: Week 1: Mon 2nd July—Fri 6th July, for children aged 4—7 years. Week 2 & 3: Mon 9th July—Thurs 20th July. For children aged 8—13 years. Places are limited, so please call Johann on 047 52868 as soon as possible to book or call out anytime between 9.15am—5.30pm.

Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre Summercamp Vacancies: Some vacancies exist in our Clones/Cootehill Camp (6 –8 Aug) & an extra week (20 - 24 Aug) has opened to cover pick-up for most areas. For further details contact Sharon, Co Monaghan VEC on 047 30888.

Golf Classic in aid of Special Olympics: Thanks to all who supported our Golf Classic on Sat 23rd June. Your help was greatly appreciated.

Monaghan Local Sports Partnership: Wishes to invite representatives of all sporting clubs/groups & community organisations in Co Monaghan to its public consultation meetings for the preparation of a County Sports & Recreation strategy. The view of people with an interest in sport & recreation from all areas of society is very important to this process & we invite you to make your views known. Meetings will be held as follows:

Wed 27th June @ 7pm in Corcaghan Commuity Centre.
Tues 3rd July @ 7pm in Carrickmacross Workhouse.

If you cannot attend & wish to contribute to the consultation process, please contact Michelle Murphy on 042 9755126.

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.