PARISH OF CLONTIBRET NEWSLETTER

Fr Paudge McDonnell PP 042-9740121; Fr Brendan Kieran CC (SScc) 047-80631

Canon Philip Connolly PE 042-9741239.

Mission Sunday                                  23rd October 2005

“WITNESS TO THE FAITH”:  The Irish Church has produced many missionary martyrs in the 20th century. The late Pope John Paul Ii prayed that the celebration of their lives this Mission Sunday “would draw numerous young men and women to tread the path of heroic fidelity.” You are asked today to be as generous as possible in the Propagation of the Faith collection (World Missions envelope). This collection will be sent in its entirety to the Missions to support current missionaries in their Witness to the Faith.

 

The Society for the Propagation of the Faith was founded in 1822 by a French laywoman, Pauline Jaricot. She wished to assist all missionaries, especially the poorest. Since 1922, it has become the main organisation of the Church for supporting the activities of missionaries. Pope Pius XI (1922-1939) instituted Mission Sunday in 1926 and ordered that it be observed as a day of prayer and alms-giving for the missions.

Mass Intentions for the Week

ST MICHAEL’S, ANNYALLA- (Masses: Mon & Fri 7.30pm, Tues & Sat 10am.)

Today                    11.30am.                    Dec’d of Brennan family, Lisdungormal.

Monday      7.30pm                    James Mulligan, Tullynagrow. (Novena to BVM)

Tuesday                    10.00am                    Thora & Bernard Connolly, Cremartin.

Friday         7.30pm                    Patrick & Ellen McQuillan & Dec’d of Connolly’s.

Saturday                    10.00am                    Margaret & Mary Mooney & Dec’d of O’Hare’s    

Next, Sun                    11.30am                    Dec’d of Kerr family, Annagh.      

 

ST MARY’S, CLONTIBRET - (Masses: Mon-Thurs 10am, Fri 7.30pm)

Today           7.30pm. (Vigil)                    Michael & Mary McQuaid, Listinny, Francis  Barker

                                                & Bridget Duffy

                      8.30am                    Patrick & Susan Casey, Cornabrandy.

Wednesday                    10.00am             John Finnegan & Roseanne & Peter Moorehead.

Thursday                    10.00am                    Alice & Pat Carragher, Corcaskea.

Friday         7.30pm                    Alice & Dec’d McCann family.

Next, Sun      7.30pm (Vigil)                    Packie & Dec’d of McCrarren family, Shanmullagh.

                      8.30am                    People of the Parish..

 

ALL SAINTS’, DOOHAMLET - (Masses: Weds & Thurs 7.30pm, Sat 12 noon)

Today                    10.00am                    Patrick & Dec’d of Connolly family, Coolmannon.

Wednesday    7.30pm             James, Mary Ann & Dec’d of Mulligans, Clonanore

Thursday       7.30pm                    Willie & Dec’d of Smyth family, Tonyscallon

Next Sun                     10.00am                    James Connolly, Corryloan (1st Anniv)

 

OUR DEAD: We pray for Thomas Graham, Clarderry, whose funeral took place in St Mary’s on Friday and Margaret McMahon, Castleblayney (nee Marray, Corderrybane). May they rest in peace and may God comfort those who mourn.

 

FIRST  ANNIVERSARY  MASS  for Una Quinn, Corrintra, on Wednesday 26th October in St. Patrick’s church, Oram at 8pm.

DISASTER RELIEF: You can contribute to TROCAIRE now by calling 1850 408 408, or visiting www.trocaire.ie.  

 

READINGS NEXT SUNDAY: Mal.1: 14-2:2,8-10, Ps 130, 1 Th 2:7-9,13, Mt 23:1-12.

 

MASSES ON HOLY DAYS: From 1 November, Feast of All Saints, the 11.30am Mass in St Michael’s on Holy Days of Obligation (except St Patrick’s Day) will be replaced by a 7.30pm Mass to cater for parishioners who are working. All other Mass times on Holy Days are unchanged – i.e. St Mary’s: Vigil Mass 7.30pm, (except on the rare occasion when the Vigil falls on a Sunday), & 8.30am; All Saints’: 10am. With two evening and two morning Masses in the parish, everyone should be catered for. 

 

ANNYALLA CHOIR: Practice in the church each Thursday 8pm – 9.15pm. New members welcome.  If you play an instrument, you will be especially welcome!

 

NOVEMBER DEAD LISTS available from next weekend. Please fill up a list with the names of your deceased loved ones and return it via the Offertory Collection. Three Novenae of Masses will be offered (one by each of the priests) during November.

 

OFFERTORY COLLECTION: From today, a new system operates in Annyalla church whereby the collection basket is passed along each seat. When your seat is collected, just pass it to the seat behind you. The collectors will then collect the baskets from the pick up points and bring them to the altar. The same system operates in Clontibret & Doohamlet.

 

COLLECTIONS: Weekly Envelopes- €2,180; Parish Renovations €710.

 

GROWING  IN FAITH (3rd Yr): Play in Armagh Theatre on Weds, 7pm to 8pm.  Theme: Teenage Relationships. Transport provided for Leaders & Young People.

 

MS IRELAND: Co Monaghan Branch Church Gate Collection next weekend.

 

CREMARTIN SOCIAL CLUB   on Thursday 27th October.  Music by VAT 19.   Admission €3.  All Very Welcome.

 

DOOHAMLET YOUTH CLUB  Bus leaving the shop next Friday at 7.30pm for trip to cinema.  Please bring €5 towards cost.   Refreshments will be provided.

 

NAN  DUFFY’S  RETIREMENT   Meeting tomorrow night, Monday 24th, in Connolly’s Lounge, Doohamlet, at 9pm to organise function. For information contact 086 350 9080

 

IRISH HEART FOUNDATION  Church Gate Collecion at All Saints’ Doohamlet, amounted to €252.  Many, many thanks.