Sunday 26th July 2009

17th 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

When I say that “Im a Christian”

When I say….”I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting “I am saved”
I’m whispering “I was lost!”
That is why I chose this way.

When I say …”I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
And need someone to be my guide.

When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not trying to be strong.
I’m professing that I’m weak
And pray for strength to carry on.

When I say …”I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
And cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say …”I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache
Which is why I seek His name

When I say… “I am a Christian”
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority.
I only know I’m loved.

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially:

Michael O’Donohue, Clones/California

Baptisms: We welcome into God’s community: Malachy Robert Clerkin
Ruby Bernadette Clerkin, Roarke Michael Clerkin

Marriage: We wish God’s blessing to newly-weds:
Barry McGoldrick & Samantha Finn, Fergal McMahon & Leona McPhillips

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

Simon Community Collection: Thanks to all who contributed so generously to last weekends collection. Total raised was €945 & £138, also a big thank you to our collectors

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 Johnny Murray, NTB Rd &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Rita & Tommy Geehan, Analore St
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Sarah, Pat & Alice Graham, Legnakelly

Tues 10.00 Olive & Jimmy Dunwoody & Deceased Relatives, Clones/England

Wed 10.00 Willie & Margaret Woods, O’Neill Pk
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Special Intention

Fri 10.00 Tony Tighe, The Diamond
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 John, Sean & Annie Coogan, Analore St
7.00pm (Vigil) All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Phyllis Maguire, NTB Rd

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: M Murray, C Toye, A Woods, I Gleeson, R Corr

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 Benny Courtney & Deceased Relatives, Tattygorman

Sun 10am Frank & Katie McMahon, Follom Little

Mon 7.20pm Rosary & Adoration

Thurs 7.20pm Holy Hour of Adoration for Our Lady’s Intentions

Fri 8pm Joe & Mary Faux, Dernacloy

Sat 8pm Mass

Sun 10 Mass

Servers: Team F Dearbhla McDonald, Cliona Mulligan

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

GFC Lotto: No winner. Winning No’s 7, 12, 15, 19, jackpot now £3,700, thank you.

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.

(26th July) Deceased Members Maguire Family, Clonfad & Cloncallick

(2nd August) Mass

Altar Servers (2nd) Rebecca Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Zoe Clarke

Eucharistic Minister for August: Alphonsus Scarlett

Reader (2nd) Pat McAdam

Gift Bearers (2nd) Oliver & Bridie McDonald

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 17, 20, 23, 24, jackpot now €3,650, thank you

Collectors for August: Sean Conlon, Padraig McCaffrey

Altar Society for August: Mary McCaffrey, Deirdre Parker

Irish Catholic on sale today.

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

Clones Country Market: Continues to go from strength to strength with an average of 10 stalls every week. These stalls sell everything from vegetables, chicken, cheese, preserves, pottery, knitting, home-baking, eggs & jewellery. Please support this community endeavour which takes place 11am—2pm every second sat in the ballroom of the Lennard Arms Hotel. Next market Aug 1st.

Prize-Winning Garden open to the Public: Jim & Sheila Murphy, Legacorry House, Monaghan are opening their prize-winning garden to the public on today Sun 26th July from 2.30—7pm. Proceeds in aid of Tearmann Domestic violence Service. Garden is situated 3 miles north of Monaghan town centre on the LHS of the N2. Balloons at the gate for landmark. All welcome & refreshments will be served.

Emmaus Retreat Centre: 5 Day Retreat entitled A Thomas Merton Retreat Experience takes place from 16th—21st August. A 2 day workshop entitled Style & Confidence Clinic takes place on 18th August and a Style & Confidence Workshop on 20th August. On 22nd & 23rd August a 2 day Residential Dance Meditation Workshop will be held. Further information on all the above and for booking contact 01 8700050 or email reservations@emmauscentre.ie

Drugs/HIV Helpline: Freephone confidential helpline service offering support, information, guidance & referral to anyone with a question or concern related to drug or alcohol use and/or HIV and sexual problems. Service available from Mon—Fri between 10am & 5pm. Tel 1800 459 459.

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.

It is difficult for God to guide the person
who has not decided which way he wants to go

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.