Sunday 29th June 2008

The Feast of St Peter & St Paul

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH Larry Duffy P.P. 047-51048 John Kearns C.C. 047-51064 Martin O’Reilly 048 67751231 Priest on duty this week Fr Kearns

Jesus put this question to his disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” That would not seem like a question that we would be able to answer today. But for us it can be translated into the question of: “where do people look for their happiness, their fulfilment, their hope?” Everyone is looking for these in their lives, some in very strange places. The second question Jesus asks is: “Who do you say I am?” And Peter answers: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” The core of our Christian faith is that Jesus is the only one who can teach us true human living. He teaches it very clearly as the way of love. That is the only way to happiness and fulfilment and hope – the only way to the fullness of life. This has huge implications for us in marriage, the sacrament of love; in family life, the school of love; and in our faith community, the prophet of love. The practice of our faith is measured mainly by how we love God with our whole hearts and how we love one another.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Chosen Vessel

The Master was searching for a vessel to use,
On the shelf there were many, which one would he choose
“Take me, cried the gold one I’m shiny & bright,
I’m of great value & I do things just right
My beauty & luster will outshine the rest,
& for someone like you, Master, gold would be best
The Master passed on with no word al all;
He looked at a silver urn, narrow & tall;
“I’ll serve you, dear Master, I’ll pour out your wine
& I’ll be at your table whenever you dine
My lines are so graceful, my carvings so true,
& my silver will always compliment you”
Unheeded the Master passed on to the brass,
It was wide mouthed & shallow, polished like glass
“Here! Here!” cried the vessel, I know I will do.
Place me on your table for all men to view.”
“Look at me”,called the goblet of crystal so clear.
“My transparency shows my contents do dear
Though fragile am I, I will serve you with pride,
& I’m sure I’ll be happy in your home to abide
The Master came next to a vessel of wood,

Polished & carved, it solidly stood.
“You may use me, dear Master, the wooden bowl said.
But I’d rather you use me for fruit, not for bread”!
Then the Master looked down & saw a vessel of clay,
Empty & broken it helplessly lay.
No hope had the vessel that the master might choose
, To cleanse & make whole, to fill & to use.
Ah! This is the vessel I’ve been hoping to find
, I will mend & use it & make it all mine.
I need not the vessel with pride of itself;
Nor the one who is narrow to sit on the shelf;
Nor the one who is big mouthed & shallow & loud;
Nor one who displays his contents so proud;
Nor the one who thinks he can do all things just right;
But this plain earthly vessel filled with my power & might.
Then gently He lifted the vessel of clay.
Mended & cleansed it & filled it that day.
Spoke to it kindly “There’s work you must do.
Just pour out to others as I pour into you”.

Baptisms: We welcome into our parish community: Aisling Brigid Murphy

Collectors for July:
(Vigil) Jim O’Reilly (NTB), Stan Kelly, Dan McPhillips, Michael Fox (Snr)
(9.30) Jim Flynn, Michael Carron, Sean Dinkin, Raymond Hickey
(11.30) Eugene Hamill, Eamon Monaghan, Patrick Maguire, Raymond Cullen

The Sick & Housebound will be visited at usual times

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially: Mae Lawless, Clones/Liverpool Lorcan Duffy, Doohamlet

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 All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Gerry & Bridie Slowey & Deceased Relatives, Churchhill
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 James & Sarah McNaughton, Lisorty

Tues 10.00 James & Mary McGovern, Cara St

Wed 10.00 Michael Martin, Cara St
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Sean & Kathleen McPhillips, O’Neill Pk

Fri 10.00 Noel McKenna, Clonkeencole

Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Noel Greenan, Clonkeencole
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: M Murray, C Toye, A Woods, I Gleeson, R Corr, B Hughes

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 John James & Annie McMahon & Deceased Relatives, Corraghy

Sun 10am Vincent & Patricia Courtney, Omagh

Fri 8pm Joe & Mary Faux, Dernacloy

Sat 8pm Luke McDermott, Doon

Sun 10 James & Elizabeth Conlon & Terry Gainey, Agharooskey

Eucharistic Adoration: G Boyle, R Carolan, J Quinn, M & J Toye

Eucharistic Ministers: G Breslin, K Boyle

Servers: Team J Sarah McCarville, Niamh McCabe

Altar Society for July: Mary Mulligan, Geraldine Mulligan

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

GFC. Lotto No Winner. Winning No’s: 1, 3, 16, 24, jackpot now £1,300, 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.
(29th June) Maureen McAdam, Clonfad
(6th July) Philomena McCaffrey, Cloncallick

Altar Servers (6th) Rebecca Gavin, Jessica Gavin, Damien Connolly

Eucharistic Minister for July: Mary Rafferty

Reader : (6th) Jacinta Cadden

Gift Bearers (6th) McCaffrey Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s: 11, 12, 16, 22, jackpot now €9,800, thank you

Collectors for July: Patrick Connolly, Tom Conlon

Altar Society for July: Angela McCaffrey, Mary Rafferty

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Irish Cancer Society Church Gate Collection: Takes place on Sat 5th & Sun 6th July. Please give generously.

NCBI (Monaghan): Wish to thank most sincerely all who contributed to their collection which amounted to €982.14. Thanks to all who helped.

Adult Guidance comes to Clones: Ever wanted to go back to education but didn’t know where to start1 Talk in confidence to Adult Guidance Counsellor, Eithne Doherty, who will be able to help you choose the right course for you. Eithne is available to meet people on a one to one basis by appointment at Clones Community Forum. Tel: 047 30800/30888 or email eithnedoherty@monaghanvec for an appointment.

Charity Concert: A Charity concert is being held in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan on Thurs 10th July @ 8.30pm. Adm Free, Everyone welcome. Artists include; Mourne Young Defenders Flute Band & Drum Corp, Vocalist Gareth Chambers, Highland Dancers & Natalie Chambers on solo drums. Voluntary donations at the event in aid of; Clones Erne East Special Olympics, Co.Monaghan Alzheimer’s Society, Errigal Truagh Special Needs & Holy Family School, Cootehill. More information from Border Minority Group 047 54922/087 6493451 info@borderminoritygroup.ie.

College Grants: Reminder to Leaving Certificate students & others intending to commence college in September—submit college grant application forms NOW to Co Monaghan VEC (047 30888) or Monaghan Co council (047 30550)

Co.Monaghan VEC Plant Care & Maintenance Course: Due to begin in St Patrick’s Accommodation Centre, Monaghan on Sat 19th July from 9.30am—1.30pm. The course fee is €75 & is FETEC accredited at Level 4. It is essential that all interested students should contact Carol or Cathy in Co. Monaghan VEC on (047 30888) to enrol as there is a limited number of places available.

Snipe Design & Training Computer Summer Club: Starts June 30th, Mon—Thurs, from 10am—12.30pm, afternoons - 2pm—4.30pm. Groups: 7 - 10 yrs & 10—13yrs. 1 child €30, 2 children €50, 3 children €65 (from same family). Families in receipt of benefit will receive funding. This year children can choose to design & print their own T-shirt or mug. For further information contact 51202.

“When the soul is satisfied a little is a lot;
but abundance is never enough when it’s not”