Sunday 31st May 2009

Pentecost Sunday

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

Sunday Duty Rota for Priests in Clones Parish

Isn't It...

Funny how a €20 note looks so big when you take it to church, but so small when you take it to the shop
Funny how big an hour serving God looks and how small 60 minutes are when spent watching television, playing sports, sleeping or taking a lunch break.
Funny how long a couple of hours spent at church are but how short they are when watching a good movie.
Funny how we get thrilled when a football game goes into overtime, but we complain when a sermon is longer than the regular time.
Funny how laborious it is to read a chapter in the Bible and how easy it is to read 200-300 pages of a best selling novel.
Funny how we believe what newspapers say, but question what the Bible says.
Funny how people scramble to get a front seat at a concert, but scramble to get a back seat at the church service.
Funny how we look forward to that big date on Friday night, but complain about getting up for church on Sunday morning..
Funny how we call God our Father and Jesus our brother, but find it hard to introduce them to our family.
Funny how small our sins seem, but how big their sins are..
Funny how much difficulty some have learning the gospel well enough to tell others, but how simple it is to understand and explain the latest gossip about someone else.
Funny how we can't think of anything to say when we pray, but don't have any difficulty thinking of things to talk about to a friend.
Funny how we are so quick to take directions from a total stranger when we are lost, but are hesitant to take God's direction for our lives.
.Funny how people want God to answer their prayers, but refuse to listen to His counsel..
Funny how it is okay to blame God for evil and suffering in the world, but it is not necessary to thank Him for what is good and pleasant.

...Or wait...maybe all this isn't so "funny" after all.

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially:

Bridget Colgan, O’Neill Pk,

Mary O’Reilly, England

Faith & Light: Annual Parish Mass on Sat 6th June @ 7pm in Sacred Heart Church. All welcome. “Good Luck” to all ladies for marathon on Mon & much gratitude to those who sponsor them.

Eucharistic Congress: Pope Benedict XV1 announced last June that the 50th Eucharistic Congress will take place in Ireland in 2012. While the Diocese of Dublin will host the congress, it is envisaged that a programme of evangelisation and catechesis will take place in each diocese in the two year period prior to the Congress. A special collection will be taken up in each church in support of the congress on the Feast of Corpus Christi—Sun June 14th.

The Sick & Housebound will be visited @ usual times

Clogher don Óige Youth Pilgrimage to Lough Derg: Mon 29th June to Wed 1st July. For further details or to book a place contact Clogher don Óige office 047 72784.

Accord Marriage Preparation Course: Please book Marriage Preparation course early, at least 6 months in advance. Contact Accord, Monaghan on 83359 www.accord.ie

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 Phyllis & Barney McNeill & Deceased Relatives, NTB Rd &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Mass
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Paschal Craig, London

Tues 10.00 James Healy, Clonboy

Wed 10.00 McNeill Family, Clones & Dundalk
Adoration 10.30 — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Patricia Dowds, Cherry Pk

Fri 10.00 Deceased Members Kerr Family, Fairview
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Thomas & Anthony Murphy, Fermanagh St
7.00pm (Vigil) Faith & Light Mass

Sun 9.30am Mass

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

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

Collectors for June:
(Vigil) Jim McMahon, Gerry Reihill (Snr), Thomas Monaghan, Marie Flanagan
(9.30) Una Keenan, Francis Cooke, Josephine O’Neill, Frank Farrell
(11.30) Methone McNally, Martin Holland, Tom McGrane, Michael Fox (Snr)

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 James Eddie, Emily & Dympna Toye, Mullycavan

Sun 10am Joseph Cassidy, Clonkeencole

Mon 7.45pm Mass & Adoration (Rosary @ 7.20)

Wed 9.30am Mass

Thurs 7.15—9.30 Medjugorje Mass & Evening of Prayer

Fri 8pm Patrick & Margaret Elliott, Tattynageeragh

Sat 9.30am Mass

Sat 8pm Catherine & Jack Lynch, Lammy

Sun 10 John McQuaid, Gorteen

Servers: Team H Louise Flanagan, Megan Flynn

Altar Society for June: Mary Breslin, Catherine Higgins

Collectors for June:
(Vigil) Breege Grew, Deirdre Grew, Michael Grew, Patsy Beggan
(10am) Brian Boyle, Stephen Flynn, Rose Beggan, Shane Boyle

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s 4, 5, 15, 24, jackpot now £2,900, thank you.

Finn Valley Tea Dance: On Thurs 4th June in Community Centre, Roslea @ 2.30pm. Come along & enjoy a good dance & a delicious tea.

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.

(31st May) Pat McBride & Deceased Relatives, Gortnacarrow

(7th June) Deceased Members Murtagh Family, Clonlura & Clonkeelan

Altar Servers: (7th) Rebecca Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Claire McCaffrey

Eucharistic Minister for June Joan McEniff

Reader : (7th) Mary Rafferty

Gift Bearers (7th) Murtagh Family

Collectors for June: Oliver McDonald, Gerry Gavin

Altar Society for June: Bridie McDonald, Rose Conlon

Currin Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s : 18, 21, 25, 26, jackpot now €2,600, thank you

Irish Catholic on sale today.

Veritas Customer Evening: Veritas invites you to a special Customer Evening next Tuesday, 2 June from 7—9pm, at 16/18 park St, Monaghan. Fr John Flanagan will be available to sign copies of his new book of reflections “A Healing Word”. Light refreshments will be provided and customers will receive 20% discount off all goods purchased on the night.

The Priests’ in Concert: Odyssey Arena, Belfast 20th June, The O2, Dublin 22nd June. The Priests will perform soaring renditions of Catholic classics such as Ave Maria, Pie Jesu and Panis Angelicus as well as classical Irish songs. Their outstanding harmonies have won ecstatic applause from audiences of all denominations. Contact Aiken Promotions Belfast 028 90689090, Dublin 01 7755800.

Fatima Pilgrimage:Departs 17th Sept, 7 nights, Spiritual director—Fr Jimmy McPhillips. For details contact Catherine McMahon on ( 00353) 429661644.

National Council for the Blind: Church Gate Collection on Sat 6th & Sun 7th June. Please give generously.

Campa Samhraidh/Irish language Summer Camps: At Páistí Eois/Gaelscoil Eois, Clones from 6 to 10 July and 13 to 17 July ‘09. Children: Age 4—13 yrs. Emphasis on Spoken Irish through Arts, Fun and Activities. Contact (047) 52162. (047) 52868/ paistieois@gmail.com

ICA Annual Outing: On sun 7th June to Garden Festival at Belvedue House, Mullingar. Bus leaving the Diamond @ 10am. Fare €20, to book Tel: 047 51710 / 087 7643596.

Volunteers Needed: Would you like to use your knitting or sewing skills for charity? Age Action Ireland are currently seeking volunteers to knit or make football flags/scarves/headbands that can be sold in their shop in Glaslough St, Monaghan. All money raised will go towards the very valuable work of Age Action. If you would like more information, please contact Monaghan Volunteer Centre on 042 97 54551 or email Audrey@volunteermonaghan.ie

Do not undermine your worth
by comparing yourself to others.
It is because we are different
that each of us is special

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.