Sunday 25th April 2010

4th Sunday of Easter

Day of Prayer for Vocations

The Lamb will be our shepherd

Jesus said: “The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice”. One of the big questions of today for people is: “Who am I?” and there are all kinds of self-awareness courses around to help us answer that question. It is an important question and many of these courses are helpful. But it is not the most important question for us. Much more important is the question: “To whom do I belong?”. Belonging is of the essence of being human and our belonging is identified by and lived out through the voices that we listen to. Some people listen to the voice of the world around which tells us to put ourselves first and they belong to the world. Others listen to the voice of Christ telling us to put others first and by so doing they belong to him. In the struggle between the two, Christ invites us to listen to his voice.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Who I am

I must come to realise
That I am the one and only me,
A person in process-
Always and forever learning,
Changing, growing.
The only important reality is
Who I am right now.

I am not who I used to be.
I am not yet who I will be.
And above all I must know this:
I am who I am supposed to be,
And I am fully equipped to do
Whatever it is I am supposed
To be doing with my life.

Notices for Parish Bulletin: Should reach the parish office by Wednesday. Email to: clonesparish@eircom.net or Fax to 047 20751. It is not always
possible to include all notices due to lack of space.

Women’s Mini Marathon: A number of ladies from the parish are taking part in the mini-marathon on June 7th to raise funds for the Restoration work that has been carried out to St Alphonsus Church, Connons.. If you would like to provide sponsorship please contact the Parish Office @ 047 51048.

Trocaire Collection: Thanks to all who contributed so generously to this years Trocaire collection which amounted to €10,610 & £2712.

Deaths:

Please pray for the dead, especially:

Maria Plana, Spain

Dave Ryan, Carrickmacross

Eileen McDonald, Clones

Baptisms: We welcome into God’s community:
Jack Hugh Quigley Roxanna Olana Garvin

Collectors for May:
(Vigil) Ann Adamson, Gerry Fleming, Danny Morgan, Gary Neeson
(9.30) Geraldine Nolan, Frank Farrell, Patrick Maguire, Sean McCaughey
(11.30) Janet Newell, Ben Quinn, Tom McGrane, Philomena Maguire

St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society: Monthly Meeting on Tues 27th April @ 8pm in the Parish Meeting Room.

Clogher Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Tues July 6th - Sun July 11th 2010. Total fare €730 or sterling equivalent - includes full board accommodation, insurance, taxes & coach transfer to & from Belfast International Airport from designated points throughout the diocese. Pilgrims contact—P J McGilly 677 37850; Invalid contact - Fr Joseph Mullin 677 21342.

Knock 2010

Masses Sundays & Holidays: 8, 9, 10.30am, 12 noon, 3pm & 7pm
Public Ceremonies: 2,30: Anointing of the Sick, 3pm: concelebrated Mass
National Public Novena in Honour of Our Lady of Knock 14th to 22nd August
Public All Night Vigils 1st Fri in Month—May, June, July, Sept
Mini Vigils: Fri Aug 6th & Fri 1st Oct
Candlelight Rosary Procession: Each Thurs night @ 9pm (July—Oct)
All enquiries to 094 9388100. E-mail: info@knock-shrine.ie

Lough Derg: (Programme for 2010)

May 1st One Day Retreats Commence May 5th Quiet Day
May 15th Special Day May 17th Special Workshop
June 1st 3 Day Pilgrimage start Aug 13th Last Day for starting 3day Pilgrimage
Aug 18th 1 Day Retreats resume Aug 23rd Special Workshop
Aug 28th Family Day Aug 31st Special Day
Sept 1st Quiet Day Sept 7th Special Day
Sept 12th Pilgrimage Walk Sept 15th Special Day

Helplines

So many feel pain & hurt, so many feel alone, helpless. Whether you are young or old, don't carry a worry or burden alone. A problem shared is a problem halved.

Addiction Resource Centre: 047 72100 & 086 8241228

St Vincent de Paul: 085 2417455

Aware : 1890303302 & 01 6617211

Samaritans: 1850 60 90 90 & 01 872 7700

Teenline: 1800 833 634 & 01 462 2122

Alzheimers Society: 1800 341 341

GROW: 1890 474 474 & 01 873 4029

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 Francis, Noreen & Tom Cooke & Marie Keating, Cara St
Imelda McNeill, O’Neill Pk
Margaret McMahon, Clonmore &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Mass

Tues 10.00 Bridget & Edward Charity, O’Neill Pk

Wed 10.00 Tommy & Alice Lyttle, Beechgrove & Marian Flynn, Lisnaskea
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Noble Moore, Clonrye

Fri 10.00 Gerry Butchart, O’Neill Pk /England
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Peter Holland & Deceased Relatives, Carraveetra
2.00pm Latin Mass
7.00pm John & Margaret McCabe & Celia Cotter, Magheraveeley & Dublin
Leo Craig, NTB Rd Virginia Kiraliute, Lithuania &
(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, 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

Masses for the Week

Sat 8pm Maura & Sean Boyle, Tonitybog/Boneyblaneybawn

Sun 10am Months Memory Jimmy Cosgrove, Greagholia

Mon 8pm Mass (Rosary @ 7.30pm) & Holy Hour

Wed 9.30am Mass (Rosary)

Thurs 7.30pm Holy Hour of Adoration

Fri 9.30am—7.30pm Adoration for Vocations

Fri 8pm Kearns Family, Arnotts Grove

Sat 8pm John, Elizabeth & Joe Rooney, Greagholia

Sun 10 James McNamee, Tonitybog

Servers: Team A

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 9, 12, 21, 24, jackpot now£1,200, thank you.

Altar Society for May: Mary Breslin, Catherine Higgins

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

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.

(25th April) Bernard McCabe, Clonfad

(2nd May) Deceased Members McCaffrey Family, Drumgramp

Altar Servers (2nd) Rebecca Gavin, Jessica Gavin

Eucharistic Minister for May: Shauna McDonald

Reader for May: Shauna McDonald

Gift Bearers (2nd May) McCaffrey Family

Currin Lotto: No winner. Winning No’s: 3, 12, 14, 24, jackpot now €9,300, thank you

Collectors for May: Thomas McCaffrey, Aidan McCaffrey

Altar Society for May: Joan McEniff, Mary McCaffrey

SMA Pilgrimage to Knock: On Sat 22nd May 2010 to ask the intercession of Our Lady of Knock for Missionaries, Vocations, Personal Intentions. We would like as many as possible from all over Ireland to join us on this day. Pilgrimage exercises begin @ 12 noon.

Deceased Bikers Mass: May 7th @ 8pm

Neven Maguire Cookery Night in Creighton Hotel: Clones on Wednesday 12th May, 2010 at 8pm, preceded by Local Farmers Market at 7pm. To book your ticket contact Gaelscoil Eois on 047 52162. Organised by Gaelscoil Eois Parents Association

Eimear Quinn - Voice of An Angel for Cancer Support: In St. Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan on Friday, 30th April at 8.30p.m. Tickets €15. Available at Veritas, 02 Shop, Glaslough Street & Tithe Alainn.
FÁS Training for men under 25yrs : Is starting in Castleblayney on 24th May. Subjects include Horticulture, Home Maintenance and Computers. Call Mary on 042 9753404 or FÁS on 047 81511

Coillte – Healthy Forest’s, Healthy People Exhibition: Clones Library are delighted to host Coillte’s Healthy Forest’s, Healthy People Exhibition from 19th April to 16th May which show-cases the environmental and recreational amenity provided by Coillte’s forests. It features recreation, habitat restoration and the management of biodiversity on the company’s estate.

I.C.A: On Mon 26th April - a talk on Aboriginal Art by Ray Ryan. Non members welcome. Affiliation fees are now due.
Different Drums of Ireland Workshops: The Forum is running workshops for adults & children in the Cassandra Hand Centre on Fri 30th April & Sat 1st May. To book email Josephine@cassandrahand.ie or Tel: 047 52997/087 1435798.

Horticultural Course: Bookings now being taken for FETEC Horticulture/Plant Care & maintenance course to be held on Tues mornings from 10am—1pm, starting Tues 27th April for 17 weeks. Tel 047 52997 or email Josephine@cassandrahand.ie

Walking for Health: Now that the longer brighter evenings are back with us again it is time to dust off the walking shoes & join us every Thursday evening @ 7pm @ the Cassandra Hand Centre for a short walk. So if you need a little motivation to get started now is your chance.

Clothes Collection: We are continuing to collect clothes at the Cassandra Hand Centre & are open every morning from 10—12.30. We also have a special collection day organised for Sat 8th May 10am—4pm

VSI International Volunteer Projects Book 2010: VSI has just published its 2010 International Volunteer Projects Book.The Book lists over 600 short term projects in over 70 countries worldwide including;- Running a summer playscheme for the children of asylum seekers in Co. Meath Making nature trails in the Dolomite region of Austria Gardening & landscaping work at the former concentration camp in Buchenwald, GermanyRestoring an old lighthouse in western Iceland Helping with a summer activity programme for people with disabilities in New York Building a classroom onto a rural school in Tanzania Replanting mangrove trees with the local community in Java, Indonesia Helping a local farmer's cooperative with the olive harvest in Palestine. Some copies are available from the Monaghan Volunteer Centre on request. Please contact 042 97 54551.

If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive

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.