Clones Parish Bulletin

Imlitir Pharõiste Chluain Eois

29th April 2007 - 4th Sunday of Easter

Vocations Sunday

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

Can I Find Meaning and Purpose in Life?

The paradox of our time in history is that we have:
taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints; We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy it less.

We have bigger houses, but smaller families; more conveniences, but less time;
we have more degrees, but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgement;
More experts but more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.
We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often

We have learned how to make a living but not a life;
We’ve added years to our life, but not life to our years.

We’ve been all the way to the moon and back,
But have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbour.
We’ve conquered outer space, but no inner space;
We’ve cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul;
We’ve split the atom, but not our prejudice.

These are times of tall men, and short character; steep profits, and shallow relationships
These are times of world peace, but domestic warfare; more leisure, but less fun;
More kinds of food, but less nutrition. These are days of two incomes, but more
divorce; fancier houses, but broken homes.

PARISH NEWS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Baptisms By arrangement with Priest on Baptisms for month.
April ...Fr McQuaid May...Fr Kearns June...Fr McQuaid
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:
Sean Maguire, Clones /Holland
Mary Creegan, Cloone

Baptisms: We welcome into our parish community:
James Patrick Jones
Caitlyn Maria Nolan

Legion of Mary:
On Sept 7th 1921 Frank Duff founded the apostolic organisation of The Legion of Mary. We have held the 35,73rd meeting in Clones but new members are needed to continue this work. Meetings take place on Wednesday nights @ 8pm in Ionad Na nÓg.

Collectors for May:
(Vigil) Ann Adamson, Gerry Fleming, Seamus McKiernan, Shay McKiernan
(9.30) Dan McPhillips, Noreen Brady, Kevin Brady, Larry Butler
(11.30) Marian McBride, Janette Newell, Brian Morgan, Liam McDermott

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

Faith & Light:
Change of Date! Our next Fiesta will be held on Sun 13th May @ 3pm in Scoil Chroí Ró Naofa.

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)

Sat 8pm Maura Boyle, Tonnitybog & Belfast
Sun 10am John & Mary Maguire, Toneydrummollard
Fri 8pm Months Memory Thomas Killen, Tattynageeragh
Sat 8pm Thomas Flanagan, Aghadrumsee Pk
Sun 10 Margaret Collins, Kilrid

Eucharistic Adoration: E Crudden, V Quinn, K & S Mulligan, G Beggan

Eucharistic Ministers: M Maguire, M O’Neill

Servers: (6th) Team A Hannah Beggan, Megan Flynn

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: Micheala Kearns, Mairead Faux

GFC. Lotto
No Winner. Winning No’s: 5, 14, 18, 24, jackpot now £3,800, thank you.

Finn Valley Club:
Celebrates 25 years in existence on Thurs 3rd May. All Senior Citizens welcome in the Community Centre, Roslea, from 3pm.

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 the Week
Sat 7.00pm Months Memory Tommy Flynn, Millbrook &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Deceased Member McCaffrey Family, Tiernahinch

Tues 10.00 Pat & Mary Nolan, Legar

Wed 10.00 Deceased Members Hughes Family, Bunnoe

Thurs 10.00 Matt Armshaw & Deceased Relatives

Fri 10.00 James & Mae McMahon, Fermanagh Tce

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Seamus, Kathleen & Ann O’Brien, Fitzpatrick Sq
7.00pm (Vigil) All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Peter Holland, Carraveetra
Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

Altar Society: M Connolly, K McPhillips, Sr Loreta Mary, A M Greenan

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. (29th) Patrick, Susan & Raymond McAdam, Annaghmore
(6th) Mass

Altar Servers (6th) Niall Cadden, Daniel Maguire

Eucharistic Minister for May: Shauna McDonald

Reader (6th) Mary Rafferty

Gift Bearers (6th) Oliver & Bridie McDonald

Collectors for May: Vincent McCaffrey, Eugene Glancy

Altar Society for May: Joan McEniff, Mary McCaffrey

Currin Lotto:
No Winner. Winning No’s: 3, 4, 7, 24, jackpot now €5,750, thank you.

Irish Catholic on sale today.

COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS

Mass for Deceased Bikers:
Will take place in St Macartan’s Church, Aghadrumsee on Fri 18th May @ 8pm.

Knock 2007
Main Pilgrimage Season - April 29th - Oct 7th.
National Public Novena in Honour of Our Lady of Knock 14th - 22nd August
Public All Night Vigils: 1st Fri of Month for May, June, July, Sept.
Dec - Fri 7th (Eve of the Immaculate Conception)
Mini Vigils: 1st Fri - Aug & Oct.

Lough Derg
One Day Retreats: In May, August & September, (check for dates)
Three Day Pilgrimages: On any day from Fri 1st June to Mon 13th August
Quiet Days: 9th May & 5th September (Reservations esse
Drop-In Morning: Clones Community forum’s Drop-In Morning continues every Wednesday morning in the forum’s Diamond Meeting Room. Everyone welcome. On Wed 2nd May we are hosting a Tea Party in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Monaghan Local Sports Partnership Workshop:
Is hosting—Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children’s Sport (Basic Awareness Workshops) on Sat 28th April from 10am—2.15pm, Venue - Ardaghey Community Centre & on Wed 9th May from 6pm—10.45pm in Carrickmacross Workshop. This course is suitable for adults working in any capacity with young people. For more details contact Michelle Murphy at Monaghan Local Sports partnership 047 38140.

Charity Dance:
Last Saturday night’s dance, held in Roslea Community Centre, in aid of “Macmillan Nurses” raised £2,796 & €1,156. The organising committee wish to thank everyone for their support.

Monaghan A Border County, 40 Years Growing 1965—2005:
This DVD offers an insight into some of the events that have taken place in Co.Monaghan over a span of 40 years. It includes a little bit of everything from the show bands era to some famous Monaghan sporting achievements. This DVD will bring back some great & sad memories. So if your looking for that perfect gift , or if you want a trip down memory lane, drop into your local library. DVD cost €20 each.

All Community Group Members/Those Interested in Volunteering:
You are invited to attend an Information Event in the Cassandra Hand Building, Clones on 2nd May @ 7.30pm. Learn all about what the Volunteer Bureau can offer community groups & those who wish to volunteer. For further information contact Emma Quinn, Co Monaghan Partnership, 042 9754551.

Clones Golf Development Lotto:
Alpha-Bet Letters F, P, R, W. Jackpot Winner
Aidy Connolly, c/o Skule Inn. Jackpot now €2,500, thank you.