Clones Parish Bulletin

Imlitir Pharõiste Chluain Eois

26th August 2007

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Thanks a Million

I take my leave of you, the good people of Clones parish with a sad heart, but also
with a multitude of very happy memories
with a deep appreciation of all that I have received from you
with a sense of privilege at having been your parish priest for nine years
with a strengthened faith in God and hope in the future.

My memories of what you have done over those years are varied.
There was the Mass on Carn Rock,
and the Jubilee 2000 pageant in the Church
There was the magnificent renovation of Sacred Heart Church and Cemetery.
There was the special Mass in the Round Tower Cemetery forYear of the Eucharist
There was the approval of the two new schools and school extensions.

But I will remember especially
The Sunday and weekday Masses, and all
you good people and families at prayer
The Baptisms, weddings and funerals where
people celebrated God in their lives
The first Communions, Confirmations, and the wonderful
children and teachers
The choirs, cantors, readers, Eucharistic Ministers, servers,
collectors and helpers
The committees, and all caring, support, sporting and development groups.
The Christmas Masses, the Easter Ceremonies, the Missions and Confessions
Your wonderful generosity to parish, priests, Trocaire and many charities.

May you appreciate who you are and what you have. You are a people blessed by God
I will remember you with love and gratitude for the rest of my life.

Fr Macartan



Blessing of Graves

PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Baptisms By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.
August Fr McQuaid Sept Fr Kearns
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:
Peggy Kearns, Drumma Lane
Paddy Maguire, Newtownbutler

Marriage:
We wish God’s blessings to newly-weds:
Raymond Wims & Inez Leahy

Kitui Missions: This Weekend in Connons. Next Weekend at all Masses in Aghadrumsee & Clones. Please give generously as always.

New Heart New Spirit Adult Faith Course: Beginning in Iontas Centre, Castleblaney on Thurs 13th Sept & Mahon’s Hotel, Irvinstown on Wed 19th Sept. Closing date for application was Fri 24th August but there are still a few places available at both venues, so get your application forms in at once. Forms are available in the Sacristy, Clones.

Senior Choir: Resumes Sat 1st Sept. All available members please attend for Blessing of Graves on Sun 2nd.

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 August 27th to 2nd September
Sat 7.00pm Patricia Johnston, McCurtain St &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week
Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish
Mon 10.00 Francie Farrell, Clonboy
Tues 10.00 Eugene McMahon, Cara St
Wed 10.00 Lilian Tanney, NTB Rd
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm
Thurs 10.00 Paddy Flynn, Cara St
Fri 10.00 Mick & Teresa Corr, Tiernahinch
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm
Sat 10.00 Eileen Graham, Oakview
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: A Tracey, M Lennon, T Healy, P Connolly, M Coogan

The Sick & Housebound will be visited at usual times this week

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 Hugh McCabe, Cortagher
Sun 10am Catherine Grew, Gorteen
Fri 8pm Geraldine Breslin, Doon
Sat 8pm Deceased Members Lynch & Quigley Families, Drumawinter & Roslea
Sun 10 Mass

Eucharistic Adoration: K Finnegan, M Cosgrove, B Beggan, P O’Hara

Eucharistic Ministers: M Little, S McMahon

Servers Team D Zara Phair, Emma Keily

Collectors for Sept:
(Vigil) Marion McCabe, Susan Mulligan, Thomas E McCabe, Tom Mulligan
(10am) Angela McCarville, Jimmy Boyle, Maureen Maguire, Sarah Mulligan

Altar Society for Sept: U McMahon, G McMahon, M Courtney, M McCabe

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 4, 8, 15, 18, jackpot now £5,500, thank you.

Family Fun & Sports Evening: @ St Macartan’s GFC Pitch, Aghadrumsee on Sun 26th August from 6pm to late - Bouncy Castle, Novelty Races, Football Matches & lots more. Barbecued food available. Also Bonfire. Why not come along & enjoy an evening of fun & games

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. (26th August) Peg Everard, Dublin
(2nd Sept) Owen & Jane McCabe, The Annies

Altar Servers (2nd) Megan Brogan, Rebecca Murphy

Eucharistic Minister for Sept Joe Cadden

Reader (2nd ) Jacinta Cadden

Gift Bearers (2nd) McCabe Family

Collectors for Sept: Bridie McDonald, Alphonsus Scarlett

Altar Society for Sept: Cassie Connolly, Margaret Connolly

A collection towards extending Connons Cemetery will be taken up at the Blessing of the Graves on Sun 2nd Sept.

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 1, 3, 10, 24, jackpot now €3,200, thank you.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Collectors for Sept:
(Vigil) Brendan Kelly, Sheila McArdle, Ann Aspell, Danny Morgan
(9.30) Vincent Walls, Bartle Woods, Elizabeth McDonald, Kieran McKenna
(11.30) Stella Keogh, Anthony Keogh, Mary Slowey, Michael Fox (Jnr)

Scoil Chroi Ro Naofa: Re-opens on Thurs 30th August for all pupils.

Munich Boys & Girls Choir in concert in St Macartan’s Cathedral:
On Thurs 30th August. Adm FREE but a congregational collection will be taken up to help them on their journey. This occasion is hosted by the Rotary Club of Monaghan. Bishop Duffy is delighted to welcome the choir back as it is twelve years since their last visit.

Knocks Women Group:
Let’s get dancing for the autumn! Men & Women are welcome. Old Tyme Dancing classes start Mon 3rd Sept 8.30—10.30pm. Dancing continues with Ceili dancing classes starting Mon 15th Oct, 8.30—10.30pm. All classes take place in Knocks Community Centre. For more information contact Kathleen @ 677 22299 or Norah @ 677 22361 after 6pm.

Blessing of Graves: In Ture on Sun 2nd Sept & in Killeevan on Sun 9th Sept after 11.30am Mass.

Autumn Classes: Anyone interested in taking up a hobby for Autumn, eg Flower Arranging, Oil painting, Interior Design, Basket Weaving, can contact Clones Community Forum @ 047 52997 giving their name & choice of course.

Basket Weaving: Beginners class on Sat 6th Oct from 10am—4pm in Cassandra Hand Centre, Clones. Cost €45. A deposit of €20 is required to secure a place. Contact Clones Community Forum @ 047 52997.

Roslea Bowling Club: Will recommence on Thurs 30th August @ 8.30pm in Roslea Community Centre. New members welcome. If interested contact Betty @ 048 677 51261.

Concern: A sincere word of thanks to all who gave so generously to the recent Concern Church Gate Collection. Total raised was €1,111.75. A special word of thanks to the collectors.

Clones Golf Development Lotto: Alpha-Bet Letters W, H, Y, Q, no jackpot winner. Jackpot now €4,200, thank you.

Busy Bee’s Montessori: Opening 3rd Sept, Cara St, Clones. Limited spaces full time & part time. Contact Amy @ 086 1532860.

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.