PRIESTS OF THE PARISH

Fr Duffy P.P. 047 51048

Fr Gorman C.C. 048677 51231 - Fr Kearns C.C. 047 51064

Sunday, 5th February 2012

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“The fever left her and she began to wait on them.” One of the lovely features of the Gospels is the number of healing stories they contain. Nothing is too big or too small to bring to Jesus. He raised Lazarus from the dead; he healed Peter’s mother-in-law from a fever. That same Jesus is with us and among us with the same power and the same longing, to heal us into wholeness. All we have to do is ask him for what we need for ourselves and for one another and know that he will answer. We all need his healing power in so far as we set limits to our love for one another because his great commandment is to love. Husbands and wives often need to stretch their love into forgiveness if they are to go forward together. Parents need to grow in understanding of their children. And in our faith community we need Christ’s power to help us to take true responsibility for those in need.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

For Equilibrium

Like the joy of the sea coming home to shore,
May the relief of laughter rinse through your soul

As the wind loves to call things to dance,
May your gravity be lightened by grace.

Like the dignity of moonlight restoring the earth,
May your thoughts incline with reverence and respect.

As water takes whatever shape it is in,
So free may you be about who you become

As silence smiles on the other side of what’s said,
May your sense of irony bring perspective.

As time remains free of all that it frames,
May your mind stay clear of all it names.

May your prayer of listening deepen enough
To hear in the depths the laughter of God.

Allocation of tickets for the Statio Orbis: concluding Eucharist of International Eucharistic Congress 2012, Sun 17th June 2012 in Croke Pk.

Clones Parish has been allocated 21 tickets, these will be distributed on a strictly first come first served basis. Expression of interest forms are available at the back of the three churches in the parish. These forms should be completed and returned to the Parish office with €10/£10 contribution by March 9th.

Deaths: Please pray for the dead, especially:

Teresa McCabe, Cortagher

Annie Kerr, Fairview

Clogher don Óige Lourdes Youth Pilgrimage: 6th—11th July 2012, cost €650. The pilgrimage is open to young people aged 16—21. Booking forms are available at back of church or by contacting Matthew McFadden, Clogher don Óige, St Macartans College, Monaghan, Tel: 047 72784.

Service of Light: Mon 20th Feb @ 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Church for Confirmation Children & Parents.

Statement from Bishop Liam MacDaid

I wish to inform the priests and people of the diocese of Clogher that, contrary to misinterpretations printed on the front page and expanded in a feature article titled a special investigation on Thursday 12 January 2012 in the Irish News, the two priests named as having worked in the diocese of Clogher were not at any time being paid by the diocese since leaving priestly ministry. This may be an important assurance to the faithful in relation to the use of their contributions to their parish and diocese.

The Parish

Parish office hours: 9.30am—4pm Mon—Fri Tel: 047 51048

Duty Rota for Priests in Clones Parish

Monday Fr Duffy
Tuesday Fr Gorman
Wednesday Fr Kearns
Thursday Fr Gorman
Friday Fr Kearns
Saturday Fr Duffy

The priest on duty for Sunday’s will vary and will be printed at the top of the bulletin each week.

IEC 2012: Once every 4 years, somewhere in the world, 8 days. 25,000 participants every day. 12,000 international pilgrims from 5 continents. 80,000 participants in the closing ceremony in the 3rd largest stadium in Europe. 2 main venues RDS & Croke Park, 2,000 to 3,000 volunteers, over 100 exhibition stands, over 150 workshops & discussion groups. 18 keynote speakers, Masses. Prayers & liturgical celebrations in 7 languages, Eucharistic Processions, Adorations & Benedictions, Film, Music. Concerts, Theatre, 100’s of choirs, Dedicated space and events for over 2,500 young people, simultaneous translation in French, German. Irish, Italian, Polish, Spanish. and sign language. 7 websites, 5 social media channels, 100s of media, 1,000s of preparatory gatherings around the globe. 1 Congress Bell, 4 icons calling to over 2,000 parishes, 1 immense opportunity of renewal for all Catholics in Ireland, the world watching and &joining us in prayer. 1 Lord, 1 Faith, 1 Baptism. To volunteer go to www.iec2012.ie

Accord Marriage Care: Accord counsellors offer marriage and relationship counselling to couples or individuals in Monaghan and Carrickmacross. Please ring Majella or Anne @ 047 83359 between 10am—2pm to make an appointment in strictest confidence. Contributions are accepted but do not let a shortage of money stop you from making that phone call.

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 (Vigil) Annie O’Connor, 98 Avenue
Mary & Peter McKenna, McCurtain St
Maureen & Danny McCarney & Eugene Delaney
Philip McDonald, Derrygosh &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Anita Slowey, Aghafin
11.30 People of the Parish

Mon 10.00 Joe, Sadie & Eugene Cooper, Roslea Rd

Tues 10.00 Special Intention

Wed 10.00 Mass
Adoration 10.30am — 10pm

Thurs 10.00 Mass

Fri 10.00 Mass
Evening Mass in Aghadrumsee at 8pm

Sat 10.00 Biddy Trant, Jubilee Rd
7.00pm (Vigil) Sean & Patrick McAleer
Bernard & Mary Maguire & Deceased Relatives, O’Neill Pk &
All for whom Anniversary Masses were celebrated during the week

Sun 9.30am Months Memory Gerry Reihill, O’Neill Pk

Sun 11.30 People of the Parish

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

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 Mass

Sun 10am Mass

Thurs 7pm Divine Mercy Adoration

Fri 9.30am—7.30pm Adoration for Vocations

Fri 8pm Mass

Sat 8pm Months Memory Vincent Mulligan, Corloughaloon

Sun 10 Months memory Sean Mohan, Corranny

GFC Lotto: No Winner. Winning No’s : 3, 12, 13, 28, jackpot now £4,800, 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

(5th Feb) Patricia, John & Elizabeth McCabe, Cloncorrick

(12th Feb) Deceased Members Gavin Family, Clinagore

Altar Servers (12th) Jessica Gavin, Rachel Maguire

Gift Bearers (12th) Gavin Family

Currin Lotto: No Winner.
Winning No’s: 5, 7, 15, 27, jackpot now 5,500, thank you

Altar Servers (5th) Zoe Clarke, Chloe Maguire

Eucharistic Minister for Feb: Barry McCaffrey

Reader for Feb: Sean McCabe

Gift Bearers (5th) McCabe Family

Collectors for Feb: Jim McMahon, John Connolly

Altar Society for Feb: Lorraine Fitzsimon, Angela Gavin

Clones Community Childcare: Book your child's FREE place now for September 2012. Children born between 2nd February 2008- 30th June 2009 qualify. For more information Contact Audrey on 047-52057 at The Diamond, Clones.

Pilgrimage to FATIMA from Carrickmacross on September 26th 2012. 7 nights Hotel Avenida €754 + €25 insurance if required. Spiritual Director Fr.Jimmy McPhillips. for further details contact Noeleen Keenan 0879828831 or Kitty Mc Mahon 0429661644.

St Eugene’s College, Roslea – Grand Variety Concert on Wednesday 15 February at 8 pm. Tickets priced at £7 available from the school office. Tel: 028 67751258.

I.C.A. Monthly meeting will be held on Monday 6th February at 8.00 pm

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For all information on your Rights and Entitlements to civil and public services contact Monaghan Citizens' Information Service at 23 North Road, Monaghan. Tel. 047 82622, email: monaghan@citinfo.ie or Carrickmacross InformationCentre. Tel. 0429663454, email: workhousereception@hotmail.com or Clones in the Cassandra Hand Centre on Friday mornings 10-12.30 Tel:04720626

3rd Annual TABLE QUIZ in aid of Solas Drop in Centre on Thursday 9th Feb @8.30pm in Westenra Hotel Monaghan. Table of 4 only €20.

Basic Introduction to Gardening’, in Monaghan Wellness Centre,19 The Grange, Monaghan. Tuesday the 14th Feb 2012. Time 2-5pm. Voluntary Contribution €2.Contact No. 047 62565

Connons Community Centre: Badminton Classes: Continuing on Monday nights 8—10pm, €3 Boles: Every Thursday night 8—10, free adm Race Night: In McClaves on Sat Feb 18th Anyone interested in joining Allotment Scheme contact any member of Social Club

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