Sunday 28th December 2008

The Holy Family

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH Larry Duffy P.P. 047-51048 John Kearns C.C. 047-51064 Owen Gorman C.C. 048 67751231

Priest on duty this week Fr Duffy

New Year’s Resolutions

How can I use the New Year
To better serve my Lord?
I’ll read my Bible every day,
And be more in accord.
I’ll find new ways to serve others;
I’ll love my neighbour, too.
I’ll focus on "give" instead of "get"
In everything I do.
I’ll forgive the people I’m mad at;
Angry feelings I’ll discard;
I’ll try to love my enemies,
Even though it’s hard.
In the new year, I’ll lift people up,
Instead of putting them down.
I’ll fill my heart with love and joy,
And never wear a frown.
I’ll let go of my worries;
I’ll put it all in His hands;
I’ll repent and try to sin less,
And obey all His commands.
These new year’s resolutions
Are difficult, at best,
But there’s something I can do each day
That will put my soul at rest:
I’ll love my Lord with all my heart,
With all my mind and soul,
And if I do that essential thing,
All the rest will be in control.

Deaths: Please pray for the dead especially: Fr Eugene McQuaid, Moybridge/NewJersey

Marriage: We wish God’s blessing to newly-weds:

Adrian Quigley & Mary O’Harte

Collectors for Jan:

(Vigil) Mary O’Neill, Liam Rooney, Ann Rooney, Ann Slowey
(9.30) Catherine McMahon, Mary Reilly, Dan McPhillips, Josephine O’Neill
(11.30) Anna Holland, Eugene McCaughey, Larry Butler, Tom Treanor

No visitation of the Sick in January except by personal request.

St Alphonsus Church, Connons has closed for renovations and will re-open in Spring 2009.

Connons Church Renovation: Work is proceeding at pace with the renovation of the roofing these days. Thanks to all who have supported the work. There is still time to make your contribution.

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 Billy Flynn & Deceased Relatives &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Agnes Smith, Beechgrove
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Orla Peake, Clonedergole

Tues 10.00 Deceased Members Reinhardt Family, Analore St

Wed 10.00 Michael McCabe Corcummins
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Special Intention

Fri 10.00 Margaret & Patrick McDonald & Dec Members Walker Family, Clontreat

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Madge & Mick Burke, John & Anna McCabe, The Diamond
7.00pm (Vigil) All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Tommy Daswson, Roslea Tce

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: A Tracey, M Lennon, T Healy, P Connolly, M Coogan

Mon 10.00 Joseph & Alice Reihill & Deceased Relatives, Glear
7.00pm Vigil Mass for Feast of the Epiphany

Tues 10.00 Feast of the Epiphany Jim Rooney & Deceased Relatives NTB Rd

Wed 10.00 Ann Campbell, Bangor & Clones

Thurs 10.00 McGrane Family, Sunbeam Tce

Fri 10.00 John & Annie Quigley, O’Neill Pk

Sat 10.00 Jim & Madge Nolan, Leonards Island
7.00pm (Vigil) All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: U Maguire, M Nicholl, A Connolly, M O’Neill, P Toye

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 Patrick & Michael Murray, Tattintonegan

Sun 10am Bernard & Susannagh Beggan, Roslea

Fri 8pm Mass

Sat 8pm Brendan Maguire, Corloughaloon

Sun 10 Mary Grew & Deceased Relatives, Gorteen

Tues 8pm Mass for Feast of the Epiphany

Fri 8pm Catherine & Phil Crudden, Loughgar & NTB

Sat 8pm John Gerry Boyle, Knockmacarooney

Sun 10am Months Memory Angela Dempsey, Dublin/Drumma

Eucharistic Adoration: M Lynch, M Flanagan, H Flanagan, H Crudden
(7th) M Keller, M Maguire, J & A McCabe, P & M Maguire

Eucharistic Ministers: N Beggan, R Beggan
(7th) G Breslin, K Boyle

Servers: Team Team F Dearbhla McDonald, Cliona Mulligan (4th) Team G Thomas Beggan, Garbhán Boyle

Collectors for Jan:
(Vigil) Ciaran Faux, Eamon McCabe, Louise Beggan, Mary Courtney
(10am) Brenda Beggan, Frank Cosgrove, Kieran O’Hara, Michaela Kearns

Altar Society for Jan: Michelle Crudden, Kate McPhillips

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. (28th Dec) Patrick, Margaret & Paudge McCabe, Cloncorrick
11am (4th Jan) Mass

Tues 11am Mass for Feast of the Epiphany

Sun 11am (11th Jan) James, Josephine & Jim Connolly, Drumsloe & Donegal
& Deceased Members Gilroy Family, Clonfad

Altar Servers (4th) Daniel & Caolan Maguire, Claire McCaffrey
(6th) Kevin & Rebecca Murphy, Michaela Maguire
(11th) Rebecca & Jessica Gavin, Zoe Clarke

Eucharistic Minister for Jan: Mary Rafferty

Reader : (4th) Jacinta Cadden (6th) Sean McCabe (11th) Margaret Connolly

Collectors for Jan: Bernadette McPhillips, Patrick mcAdam

Altar Society for Jan: Ann McAdam, Marion McMahon

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Gorta Church Gate Collection: On Sat 10th & Sun 11th Jan, please give generously.

Missionaries of the Sacred Heart: Can recycle used mobile phones to support their work in the Third World. Phones with batteries (but not chargers) can be posted to Mobile Recycling, P.O. Box 23, Western Rd, Cork.

Irish Association of Anger Management: Is inviting every parishioner to download for FREE their “Stay Cool This Christmas” help sheet at www.difficultemotions.com In addition, if anger is causing you difficulties in your marriage, relationships or work you can find out about a range of Anger Management Programmes that are held confidentially throughout Ireland by contacting your local representative Rosie Toner 087 240 8667.

Holy Land Pilgrimage 2009: 10 days/ 9 nights contact Joe Walsh Tours @ 01 241 0822

Thank you from the priests of the parish to the many parishioners who sent Christmas cards or gave gifts to us at Christmas. We thank all those who help out in so many ways in the parish. We wish you all a happy and peaceful New Year.

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.