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PARISH OF CLONTIBRET NEWSLETTER
Fr. Paudge McDonnell PP 042-9740121; Fr.Kenneth McCabe C.C. (SScc) 047-80631
Canon Philip Connolly PE 042-974123

Second Sunday of Advent 5th December 2010

"Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is close at hand"
Today and next Sunday the figure of John the Baptist will dominate our Gospel story. We know the story of John not only from the Gospels but also from Jewish history. He was the last of the great prophets of the Old Testament. He looked back to the origins of the Jewish faith. Their meeting with God in the desert had formed the Jewish people and they had become a nation when they crossed the river Jordan to enter the Promised Land. They were a nation ruled by God. John wanted to call his people back to the roots of their faith, back to the desert from which, they will make a new entry into the Promised Land across the waters of the river Jordan. So the two words that dominate his teaching are the Kingdom (or rule) of Heaven and Repentance. At the beginning of the season of Advent John now speaks to us, calling us back to the origins of our Christian faith. Again the two words are Repentance and the Kingdom (or rule) of God.

ST. MICHAEL’S ANNAYALLA

Weekday Masses: Monday & Wednesday 7.30pm; Rest of week 10.00am.
Today	11.30am	Hugh & Ellie Brannigan, Lismagunsion
Monday	7.30pm	Owen, Alicia, Frankie & Noel McBennett, Dunfelimy
Wednesday	7.30pm	Packie, Annie & Dec’d McQuaid Family, Corladargan
Saturday	10.00am	Arthur, Mary & Dec’d Mulligan Families, Cremartin/Dunfelimy
Next Sunday	11.30am	Phil & Dec’d Collins Family, Lisnagrieve 'Do this in memory Mass'

ST. MARY’S, CLONTIBRET

Weekday Masses: Tuesday & Friday 7.30pm; Wednesday 8.30am; Rest of week 10am.
Today	7.30pm (V)	Tom & Bridget McMahon, Dooskey
	8.30am	2nd Sunday of Advent
Monday	10.00am	James & Mary Rice, Moys
Tuesday	7.30pm (V)	Francis & Dec’d McQuade Family, Listinney, Francis Barker & Bridget Duffy
Wednesday	8.30am	Mamie & Vincent Corey, Ballygreaney
Friday	7.30pm	Minnie, John & Dec’d Murphy Family, Drumgolet
Next Sunday	7.30pm (V)	Paula & Rose Cassidy, Moys 'Do this in memory Mass'
	8.30am	3rd Sunday of Advent

ALL SAINTS’, DOOHAMLET

Weekday Masses: Monday - Thursday 10am; Friday 7.30pm; Saturday 12 noon.
Today	10.00am	Mamie & Ned Smyth, Tonyscallon
Wednesday	10.00am	Mass of the Immaculate Conception
Friday	7.30pm	Dec’d Connolly Family, Corleanmaddy
Saturday	12 noon	Kevin & Margaret McGuinness, Doohamlet
Next Sunday	10.00am	Dec’d Malone Family, Muldrummond 'Do this in memory Mass'

WE REMEMBER
All the faithful Departed. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord!

A PRAYER FOR ADVENT
Mary, Virgin of expectation and Mother of Hope, revive the spirit of Advent in the entire Church, so that all humanity may start out anew on the journey towards Bethlehem, from which it came, and that the Sun that dawns upon us from on high will come once again to visit us, Christ our God. (Pope Benedict XVI)

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Wednesday next 8th December, we celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception. This is a holy day of obligation and the Masses in our Parish will be at the following times. The Collection that day is for the support of the Sick and Retired Priests of the Diocese of Clogher.

St. Mary’s: Vigil Mass Tuesday 7.30pm, Wednesday 8.30am
All Saints’: Wednesday 10.00am
St. Michael’s: Wednesday 7.30pm

COLLECTIONS
Last Sunday 28th.November Weekly: €1,346. Parish Improvements €641. Bishops’ Collection: €1,726 (to date). Many thanks for your continued support during these very difficult times.

ST.VINCENT de PAUL
The theme of this year’s collection is ‘Give Hope’ we do not have to be reminded, that this year more than ever, many families are in need of help. This has left St. Vincent de Paul Society funds depleted, so there is a greater need of our support The Annual church-gate Christmas Collection will take place at the three Churches on the weekend of 11th - 12th.December. Any family needing help please call 042 974 0686 or 047 80708 (after 6.00pm).

CHRISTMAS YOUTH RETREAT
17th - 19th December. 16-35 yrs, Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. No Cost, Donation only. Bring a sleeping Bag. Free Buses Contact 01 6753 690 - 085 8289 231. A fantastic weekend, great music, Inspiring Talks, Workshops, Prayer, Celebration of the Christmas Season & a chance to meet new people.

DOOHAMLET DAY CARE
Christmas Party night on Monday, 6th December at 7pm: Hot Punch Reception. 7.30pm: Full Christmas Dinner. Tickets €15 from any committee member. (Weather permitting)

TONING CLASS
Clontibret Community Centre on Wednesday’s at 7.15pm, and Thursday’s at 9pm. Shape up for the holidays, stay active and beat the winter blues. Please bring an exercise mat. For details contact Sarah on 087 760 4161 or just turn up.

CLONTIBRET CAMOGIE CLUB ANNUAL CAKE AND JUMBLE SALE
In Clontibret Community Centre on Saturday, 11th December, at 6pm. Your support is much appreciated.

CREMARTIN SOCIAL DANCING CHRISTMAS PARTY
Was cancelled due to weather conditions and will now go ahead on Thursday, 9th December. Music by Seamus Delaney and the Mavericks. Admission €8. Festive supper served. All welcome.

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