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.

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.

 

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