Most Reverend Liam S. MacDaid DD

Bishop of Clogher.

The ordination ceremony has been well documented and reported by the media, particularly the Northern Standard. There were many memorable moments throughout the ceremony but none more so than when the new Bishop addressed the following words to the people of the diocese.

“My dear priests and people of Clogher there are two symbols which I wish to recall from to-days ceremony- the laying on of Hands(symbol of the guiding Spirit of God) and of the book of the Gospels (the Word of God). Let us embrace these gifts and make our way together to the well of salvation.

There we are assured we will find living water which will nourish the spirit as well as the body. It will be water which we can safely offer our children; water which will protect our universe as well as enriching the quality of our lives and leading us to everlasting life. In the words of to-day’s Gospel; anyone who wants to be great among you must be your servant, and anyone who wants to be first among you must be your slave, just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

 

 

Sunday, 1st August 2010

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2,2:21-23
The things that are supposed to satisfy human beings do not satisfy them.

Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-5.9-11
Through Baptism we share in the life of Christ.

Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
Jesus warns against greed.

 

 

 

MASSES

 

St. Mary’s:

Sunday 1st. 10.00am.

Monday 2nd 7.30pm. Anniv Mass: Edward and Catherine McKenna, Balderg.
Also Eamonn McKenna and Sadie McGuinness and all deceased members of family.

Saturday 7th 7.00pm (Vigil).

Sunday 8th 10.00am.

St. Patrick’s:

Sunday 1st 11.30am.

Friday. 6th 7.30pm. Anniv Mass - Kathleen Sherry, Edenisland, Peter and Mary Sherry, Drumhillock.

Sunday. 8th 11.30am.

 

Donagh Oratory:

Tuesday, 3rd 10.00am. Anniv Mass - William Harvey, Tullyard.

Wednesday, 4th 10.00am

Thursday, 5th. 10.00am.

 

 

St. Mary’s:

Saturday 7th 7.00pm James McKnight, Cara McKenna, Shannon McKenna.

Sunday 8th 10.00am. Naoimh Connolly, Kyle Hughes, Karl McKenna, Oisin Campbell.

 

St. Patrick’s:

Friday, 6th 7.30pm. Christopher Treanor, Ciara McCarron, Lucy McDonnell,
Kassie McKenna, Carol Ann Mulligan.

Sunday, 8th 11.30am. Sarah Donohue, Ellen O’Brien, Jake Ward, Oisín Murphy, Ellen Mulligan.

 

 

Eucharistic Ministers:

St. Mary’s:

Saturday, 7th. 7.00pm Caroline Leddy, Geraldine McCarron.

Sunday, 8th 10.00am. Christine Holland, Chloe Holland.

St. Patrick’s:

Sunday, 8th 11.30am. John Treanor, Raymond McAree, Nuala Finn.

 

 

 

The Aged and housebound will be attended on

Thursday 5th and Friday 6th August.

 

 

 

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Oratory, Thursday 5th August, 9.30am.

 

 

 

Altar Society:

St. Mary’s: Concepta McNally, Ann Marie Duffy.

St. Patrick’s: Molly Colton, Mary Quinn.

 

Deaths:

Mick Hughes, Middletown.

Peggy McKenna, Tydavnet.

Anna Higgins, Tydavnet

 

 

 

GROW IT YOURSELF (GIY) Monaghan:

Interested in growing your own food? Then come along to the next meeting of GIY Monaghan at Market House, Monaghan on Wednesday 4th August at 7.30pm sharp. There'll be an auction of food-growing related items - please donate something and get a bargain! New members always welcome. For more information email giymonaghan@gmail.com or see www.giyireland.com (click on meetings and then Monaghan town)

 

Citizens Information

Are you an older person and are you wondering if you are entitled to anything besides the State Pension? Contact us; we can help. Monaghan Citizens' Information Centre at 23 North Road, Monaghan. Tel. 047 82622, email: monaghan@citinfo.ie or Carrickmacross Information Centre. Tel. 0429663454, email: workhousereception@hotmail.com, or Clones in the Cassandra Hand Centre on Friday mornings 10-12.30 Tel:04720626

 

BreastCheck,

The National Breast Screening Programme,

Monaghan, August-December 2010. Its quick, it’s easy and it’s free. Mobile unit at St.Davnets Hospital, Monaghan, for women aged 50 to 64, free breast x-ray every two years. Appointments take about half an hour. For further information contact; Freephone 1800 454555 or www.breastcheck.ie.

 

 

 

Cuan Mhuire Golf Classic

at Rossmore Golf Club, Monaghan in aid of Cuan Mhuire, Ballybay on Friday, 6th August. Team of 4 - €160.00 First prize- round of golf in Partmarnock Hotel & Golf Links with one nights stay, plus many more excellent prizes! Contact Liam on 087-4179092 for tee-time.

 

 

 

Veritas Mega Sale.

There is still a chance to get at least 20% off books, gifts, art and music until midnight this Monday when you order online through www.veritas.ie. Visit your local Veritas store to catch a bargain this summer.

 

 

 

Autism Church Gate Collection:

Thanks to all who contributed. Total collected €283.00

 

 

 

The last day for beginning the traditional Three Day Pilgrimage is Friday 13th August.

Boats available from 11am until 3pm daily.

Advance booking is not necessary.

Cost: 55 euro includes boat fare and accommodation.

One Day Retreats resume on Wednesday 18th August and continue each day, except for Thursdays and Fridays, until Tuesday 21st September.

Boats available from 9:15am until 10:30am. Numbers are limited so advance booking is essential.
Cost: 30 euro includes boat fare and a light lunch. Further information available at
www.loughderg.org or by telephone 071 9861518