Sunday 27th April 2008

Sixth Sunday of Easter

The Spirit of Truth

Jesus said to his disciples: “I shall ask the Father and he will give you the Spirit of truth.” If someone ever says to you “I want to tell you the truth about yourself” stand well back because you can be almost certain that you will hear all the things that are wrong with you! That’s what we have done with the notion of truth. God’s idea of truth is just the opposite. It is about all that is good and wonderful about us. This week ban criticism from your life and practice the truth by speaking the good about yourself and also about one another and about those who share your home with you. Go out of your way to notice the good qualities of each person who makes up your life and let each one know the goodness you see in them. And look at your parish this week and make a list of all the good that is being done by your priests and by so many people and let them know what you see. Then you will be God’s people.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Important Dates

Rehearsal for Confirmation - Mon 28th April @ 10.30am
Confirmation Wed 30th April @ 6pm

First Holy Communion - Sat 17th May in Clones @ 11am
Sun 18th May in Ad/rumsee @ 11am

Corpus Christi Procession - Thurs 22nd May @ 7pm

Mass of the Sick - Sat 24th May @ 3pm in St Tiarnach’s P.S.

Mass of Sending for those going to World Youth Day in Armagh Cathedral on 30th June @ 7.30pm.

Starfish on the Beach

A man and his grandson went for a walk down to the beach. It had been a rough day and the tide had been high. When they arrived they found that hundreds of thousands of starfish had been thrown onto the beach by the storm & they were all dying. Immediately the man started to pick the starfish up & throw them back into the sea.

The boy, copying his grandfather’s example, started to do like wise.

After about half an hour the boy was getting tired. He straightened up and looked around him. He was struck by the amount of starfish still on the beach.

He turned to the old man. “ Grandfather, what is the point of this,” he said. “Look at all those starfish dying. What difference can we possibly make?”

His grandfather, who was picking up a starfish, turned and looked at the boy right in the eye. “It makes a difference to this one,” he said as he turned and threw it into the ocean.

Sometimes when we look at all the sorrow and suffering in the world, we can feel overwhelmed. Whatever we do to bring a bit of joy into another’s life, we can never erase all the troubles of the world. Instead of getting caught up in the misery, just remember, when we do what we can do, we do make a difference.

Special Exam Liturgy

In Sacred Heart Church on Wed 7th May @ 7.30pm. Special Prayer Cards will be distributed in second level schools & are also available at back of church.

A public meeting will be held in Connons Community Centre on Tues 13th May @ 8pm to discuss the renovation of St Alphonsus Church. All are welcome.

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially:
Ellen Kelly, NTB Rd,

Baptisms: We welcome into our parish community:Jake Andrew Brady,
Daina Ellie Murphy, Lia Patrice Merity Murphy.

St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society:
Monthly Meeting on Tues 29th April @ 8pm in Parish Meeting Room.

Irish Society for Autism:
Church Gate Collection on this weekend 26th & 27th April.

Faith & Light:
Next Fiesta on Sun 4th @ 3pm in St Tiarnach’s Primary School.

Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group - May Novena:
From 1st - 9th May in St Louis Convent Chapel, Monaghan @ 8pm each evening. All welcome.

SACRED HEART CHURCH

Masses for the week
Sat 7.00pm All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Imelda McNeill, O’Neill Pk
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Kathleen Mount, Derby/Clones

Tues 10.00 Katherine & Patrick Gethings & Deceased Relatives, Gorey

Wed 10.00 Denis McGuigan, Clincorn House
Adoration 10.30 - 4pm
6pm Confirmation

Thurs 10.00 John & Kathleen Boyle & Deceased Relatives, Creevaghy

Fri 10.00 James & May McMahon, Fermanagh Tce
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Michael Fitzgerald, 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

AGHADRUMSEE

Sat 8pm Barry Faux, Cornagague

Sun 10am Months Memory Patricia Carey, Donagh

Fri 8pm Phyllis Beggan, Follum & Thomas Flanagan, Aghadrumsee Pk

Sat 8pm John & Margaret Collins, Kilrid

Sun 10 Mulligan Family, Killyliffer

Eucharistic Adoration: Maria Collins, Carmel Toye

Eucharistic Ministers: Deirdre Grew, Liam Lynch

Servers: Team A Hannah Beggan, Gemma Beggan

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 2, 11, 12, 13, jackpot now £1,900, thank you.

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

Altar Society for May: Patricia Gallagher, Irene Kavanagh

The Charity Dance in aid of Macmillan Nurses, held in the Community Centre, Roslea, raised a total of £4,070.37. the organising committee wish to thank all who bought tickets or made a contribution.

Finn Valley Club: Meet in Carncourt, Roslea on Thurs 1st May.

CONNONS

Sun 11am.
(27th April) Frank, Francis & Catherine McPhillips, Annagheane/Cloncallick

(4th May) Mass

Altar Servers: (4th) Rebecca Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Claire McCaffrey

Eucharistic Minister for May Shauna McDonald

Reader : (4th) Margaret Connolly

Gift Bearers: (4th) Vincent & Bernadette Smyth

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 1, 16, 17, 18, jackpot now €8,450, thank you

Collectors for May: Vincent Smyth, Eugene Glancy

Altar Society for May: Joan McEniff, Mary McCaffrey

NOTES

Collectors for May
(Vigil) Ann Adamson, Gerry Fleming, Shay McKiernan, Seamus McKiernan.
(9.30) Noreen Brady, Kevin Brady, Brendan Carolan, Bartle Woods.
(11.30) Marian McBride, Janet Newell, Philomena Maguire, Patrick Slowey.

Clones Theatre School: After the success of their first show last Christmas, Clones Theatre School are proud to present a brand new show - “Oh What A Night”. Jam packed with all your favourite musical hits, fantastic dance routine’s and hilarious comedy sketches, this promises to be a show not to be missed!! Date: 10th May. Venue: St Joseph’s Hall, Clones. Adm: €10 / €7.

County Library: Monaghan County Library Services wish to announce that due to the relocation of Clones Branch Library services will be unavailable from 5pm April 25th. The branch will reopen in its new location 98 Avenue on Mon 26th May. Any queries please contact Joe McElvaney @ 047 51143.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day: Clones Community Forum is holding its Alzheimer’s Tea Day on Wed 30th April from 10.30am to 12.30pm in our Diamond Office. As in past year’s it is being run as part of our weekly Drop In coffee morning. We would ask you to support this worthy cause, while enjoying a cup of coffee & some home baking.

College Grants: Application forms are now available from either: Co.Monaghan VEC, Market St, Monaghan , (047 30888/email: educ@monaghanvec.ie) or Monaghan Co.Council, The Glen, Monaghan (047 30550/email: lbrannigan@monaghancoco.ie

Attention Childminders: Are you a childminder who would like to go on our Voluntary Notification list which is sent to parents who call us looking for a childminder. We get many calls from parents in Clones & surrounding areas who are looking for childminders. Thee are Childminding Development Grants available to enhance your service. To go on this list & to find out more contact Colette Quigley, Childminding Advisory officer on 047 72896.

Local Employment Service: This service has been created to meet your needs & to help you take practical steps towards securing a job. We can also help you to access further education or training in the immediate locality & around the country. For more information Tel: 047 52994, Mon—Fri 9am—5pm.

Clones Community Games: Thanks to all who contributed to the recent Church Gate Collection which amounted to €746.51.

Clones Golf Development Lotto: Alpha-Bet letters B, O, Q, K, no jackpot winner. Jackpot now €3,500, thank you.

Watch found: In Sacred Heart Church, owner can collect it from Wishie in Sacristy.