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This is the Lord for whom we have waited;
Let us rejoice and be glad. (Isaiah 25;9)
They found Mary and Joseph, and the Baby
lying in the manger …. (Luke 2:16).

Sunday 27th December 2009
Feast of the Holy Family
First Reading : 1 Samuel 1: 20-22, 24-28
The prophet Samuel is dedicated by his mother
to the Lord.
Second Reading: 1 John 3: 1-2, 21-24
We are called God’s children, and that is
what we are.
Gospel: Luke 2: 41-52
Jesus is found by his parents in the Temple.

Masses
St. Mary,
Glennan
Monday
28th 7.30pm Anniv. Mary and Tony and all the
deceased members of the Watterson family, Derrygasson
Emyvale.
Saturday,
2nd 7.00pm. Vigil.
Sunday,
3rd 10.00am.
St. Patrick’s
Friday.
1st 7.00pm. Anniv. Stephen and Monica McAree,
Tydavnet.
Sunday.
3rd 11.30am.

Donagh Oratory
Thursday,
31st 10.00am.

St. Patrick’s
Sun. 3rd
11.30am. Patrick Koska, Harriet Gunn O’Connor,
Ellen O’Brien, Jonathan
McCarron, Sarah Jo Treanor.

Eucharistic
Ministers
St. Mary’s
Sat. 2nd
7.00pm. Martin O’Donnell, Teresa Brennan.
Sun.
3rd 10.00am. Justin Rogan , Bried McQuaid.
St. Patrick’s
Sun. 3rd
11.30am. Tommy O’Donaghue, Declan McMahon,
Breda McKenna

Baptisms
Sun. 3rd Jan.
Contact Fr. Martin
Phone 047 88120.

The Aged
and Housebound will be attend on 7th and 8th January.

Readers
for January:
St. Mary’s:
Saturday, 2nd Thomas Kelly. Sunday, 10.00am. Elaine
O’Doherty.
St. Patrick’s:
Sunday 2nd. – 11.30am. Monica McKernan.
Offertory
Collectors:
St. Mary’s
7.00pm. Dan Rogan, Kieran Boyle, Gerard O’Hanlon.
10.00am. Francie
McQuaid, Janice Cassidy, Eamonn Kelly, Drumnolan.
St. Patrick’s
11.30am. Niall Hughes, Martin McKenna, Drumully, Barry
McKenna.
Eucharistic Ministers:
You will be aware
that a new group of Eucharistic Ministers is overdue
to be recruited, trained and commissioned; the current
team has done more than its fair share. This will be
given priority in the new- year and members of the current
team are asked to stay in position and cover for absent
colleagues until the new team is ready to take over,
hopefully before the end of March 2010.

Farewell to Fr.
Brendan Ward:
Sunday 27th December
marks Fr. Brendan’s last official engagement in
the parishes of Donagh and Truagh. Over the last four
months it has been our privilege to have him here; and
we hope that he will take with him many happy memories.
As he leaves he is deeply appreciative of the welcome
he received from one and all, young and old.
Coming to an
end all too soon, Fr. Brendan’s time among us
and his ministry to us has touched the lives and hearts
of so many people that he will be long remembered and
always welcome back. Fr. Cathal Deery has been equally
well received in New Zealand; and he too is deeply appreciative
of his experience there. The idea of an exchange between
Fr. Cathal and Fr. Brendan has worked out so well for
each of them. We wish both of them well on the return
leg of their respective journeys and pray that God will
bless them with health and happiness throughout 2010
and in the years ahead.

Eucharistic
Adoration:
In the Oratory
all day every Tuesday from after 10.00am Mass. This
is a beautiful tradition, a steady stream of people
praying continuously for the day. Those who participate
experience calm and peace in their lives. More volunteers
are needed, particularly between 5.00pm and 7.00pm.

Peter
McKenna, Feebabane, Scotstown would like to thank all
the people from Glaslough and Emyvale who sponsored
him on his marathon from Nice to Cannes.
and
Multible
Sclerosis Ireland
Thanks
to all who contributed to the recent church gate collection,
the total
was €560.60.

Emyvale Fun Run:
New years day,
start at 12 noon. 6km and 10km, all runners and walkers
welcome. Entries accepted on day from 10.00am-11.30am
at Emyvale Leisure Centre. Entry fee 10 euro in aid
of Monaghan cancer treatment support service. Organised
by Glaslough Harrier and Jolly Joggers. First 200 entries
will receive a tee-shirt.
Drumlin
Bazaar:
Another great
day out recently when the Drumlin Youths Bazaar took
place, with over 100 prizes up for grabs on the day,
everyone went home a winner. Joe Kelly won the Wii,
kindly sponsored by Silverhill foods and Kent Griffiths
won the 32" flat screen TV, kindly sponsored by
Skeath Transport limited. Many thanks to all who came
out to support us on the day, all the people who sponsored
prizes and to the all the members of the club. Happy
Christmas.

Donagh
Community Games:
Anyone who wants
to take part in U13 indoor football for Donagh Community
Games please contact Seamus at 086 8113967 as training/trails
will take place after Christmas as signed form needs
to be in by 7th of January 2010.
Party
Night: “Turkey in the Rough”
In Oakland Community
Centre Sunday 27th December.
Music by Tumbleweed,
full bar extension.
Admission €10.00

Monaghan Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals
sponsored Christmas
Dog Walk on Mon, 28th December at 1pm in Rossmore Park!
Come along with or without a dog!! Refreshments and
raffle. Get sponsorship card/s from the Squealing Pig
Bar, Hillgrove Hotel, or phone Sharon 047-80081 for
details. All proceeds to the MSPCA shelter in Emyvale.
A great opportunity to burn off those calories-and help
us help animals!! See you there.
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