Sunday 24th August 2008

The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

On this Rock I will build my Church

“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” This is the core of our faith as followers of Christ. A way of restating this is that Christ is the one above all others who can teach us the fullness of human life. And he teaches us that the only way to full human living is to love God with our whole heart and to love our neighbour as ourselves. Married couples are the great prophets of this way, as love is at the core of their existence. But this love has to be worked at every day. Love does not just mean how we feel but how we choose what is best for each other and for the marriage relationship. These choices have to be made every day and often during many days. The same is true within family life. As we acknowledge the family as the Domestic Church, we know that love is at the centre of it. And certainly if we are to build the parish as a community of faith these decisions to love, to make Christ present, are essential.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Blessing of Graves - Sunday 7th 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

Collectors for August:
(Vigil) Paul O’Hart, Danny Morgan, Brendan Jenkins, Patrick Slowey
(9.30) Josephine O’Neill, Brendan Carolan, Ann McEntee, Sean McCaughey
(11.30) George Neeson, Tom Treanor, John McManus, Kevin McMenamin

Deaths

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Tommy Brady, Coolnasillagh

We wish God’s blessing to newly-weds:

Mark Dougan & Aileen Muligan

We welcome into God’s Community:

Katelyn Marie Doran, Amy Marie O’Harte,
Guilherme Antonio Tavares/De Morais,
Jamie Stephen Dowds, Rowan Dara McEntee, Finn Michael Brogan

Kitui Mission Annual Parish Collection: We appeal for the usual generous response to help the two Hospitals, the Deaf School & the Children’s Street Home in Kitui Diocese. The Collection will be taken up in Connons on Sun 31st August and in Aghadrumsee & Clones on Sat 6th & Sun 7th Sept at all Masses. Fr Duffy will take this money to them when he goes out in Sept.

Senior Choir: Will resume on Sat, Sept 6th.

Annual Co Rehab Collection: At all masses this weekend. Please give generously.

One Day Retreats - Places still available on the following days:
August 24, 25, 26, 27, & 31
September 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22 & 23
Cost: €27. Reservation essential
Family Day—30th August
Cost: Adults €20/Children €10. Reservation essential
For booking or further information contact—The Lough Derg Office, Pettigo, Co.Donegal
Tel/Fax (00353) 071 9861518 email info@loughderg.org

Study Theology from Home

The Dominicans are offering a full programme of theology through distance learning, supported by a network of centres around the country. This programme is made up of 15 week modules which can be studied at your own pace, leading to either a certificate or a diploma or a degree in theology. Please call us for further information: The Priory Institute, TallaghVillage, Dublin 24 Tel: 01 404 8127 or 404 8124. Email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com www.prioryinstitute.com

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 Months Memory, Rita Geehan, Analore St
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Deceased Members St Louis Sisters who worked in the Parish

Tues 10.00 Charlie & Bridig McManus, Tiernahinch

Wed 10.00 Eugene McMahon, Cara St
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 John & Margaret McPhillips, & Dec Members McPhillips & Brady Families

Fri 10.00 Lillian Tanney, NTB Rd
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Mary, Owen, Eugene, Edmund & Seamus Sweeney, O’Neill Pk
7.00pm (Vigil) Months Memory Maisie Feeney, NTB Rd &
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, G Cunningham, B Cassidy

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 Kathleen McMahon, Tannitybog

Sun 10am Peggy Kearns, Drumma

Fri 8pm Frank & Mary Ellen Faux & Deceased Relatives, Tattynagolan

Sat 8pm Geraldine Breslin, Doon

Sun 10 Peter Gallagher, Cortrasna

Eucharistic Adoration: P Gallagher, D Lynch, K Cassidy, P Higgins

Eucharistic Ministers: M Little, S McMahon

Servers: Team H Louise Flanagan, M Flynn

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 5, 9, 11, 22, jackpot now £2100, thank you.

Coffee Morning in Fr Martin’s: On Sun 24th August after 10am Mass. Hosted by Area Committee & Prayers of the Faithful Group. Tea, Coffee & Craic, Bouncy Castle & Face Painting. Everyone welcome (All donations gratefully accepted). Why not come along & support our young people.

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.
(24th August) Cassie Connolly, Cloniston

(31st August) Deceased Members Moore Family, Clonrye

Altar Servers (31st) Daniel Maguire, Caolan Maguire, Claire McCaffrey

Reader (31st) Patricia O’Connor

Gift Bearers (31st) Moore Family

Currin Lotto: No winner. Winning No’s: 18, 20, 22, 27, jackpot now €11,000, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Talk on Ulster Canal 1842—1930: By Fred Hammond, Industrial Architect, in the Cassandra Hand Centre, Clones on Thurs 28th August 8—10pm.

Fundraising Walk: Thank you to everyone who supported & sponsored Rita O’Connor to do her fundraising walk. Rita raised €800 for Friend’s of Clones Hospice.

Pioneer, Probation and Juvenile Pins: May be ordered from Noreen 51710, Dan 51702 or Eilish 51111.

Dócas For Women are holding an Open Day: In Teach Na nDaoine Resource Centre on Mon 8th Sept from 6—9pm. In attendance will be organisations within the Monaghan area which will offer information on their services. Everyone welcome. Contact 047 71640.

Dócas For Women Courses: Programme of courses for 2008 are as follows: Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Lunchtime Pilates, Positive Parenting, Life Coaching/Persommel Development, First Aid, Capacitor, Thai-Chi, Mid-Life & After Transitions, Trauma healing & Relaxation, Compassion Fatigue/Compassion Satisfaction. Please give the office a call if you are interested in any of the courses Tel: 047 71640.

Counselling Services at Dócas for Women: Dócas offers a counselling service for men & women &/ or families who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Counselling is non-directive, person centered, where clients can explore how best to move forward. Appointments can be arranged to suit the individual, couple or family member. Dócas is situated at Teach na nDaoine family resource centre in Mullaghmatt/Cortolvin area. Contact Dócas @ 71640 Email docasfor women@eircom.net

Snipe Design & Training: Free computer classes this Sept for anyone in receipt of benefits: unemployment, lone parent, elderly & disabled. Classes for Beginners, ECDL, how to use Internet & email. For details call 047 51202.

College Grant Applications: Cloning date in Fri 29th August. Early submission to Co. Monaghan VEC or Monaghan Co Council is advised.

PLC Courses: Limited number of places still available for Mature & Leaving Cert students at Monaghan Institute. For details visit our stand in Monaghan Shopping Centre from Thurs 21st August to Sun 24th or contact 047 84900.

Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: For the long-term unemployed now enrolling for Sept. Contact VEC Office, Monaghan @ 047 30888.

Seven Days without prayer makes one weak