Sunday 29th August 2010

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Ecclesiasticus 3: 17-20.28-29
Behave humbly, and then you will find favour with the Lord.

Second Reading: Hebrews 12: 18-19.22-24
You have to come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God.

Gospel: Luke 14: 1.7-14
Everyone who exalts themselves will be humbled,
and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

MASSES

St. Mary’s:

Saturday 28th 7.00pm Vigil.

Sunday 29th 10.00am

Monday 30th 7.30pm Anniv. Anthony and Maisie Brennan, Glenickney, Glaslough.

Saturday 4th 7.00pm Vigil.

Sunday 5th 10.00am

St. Patrick’s:

Sunday 29th 11.30am

Friday 3rd 7.30pm Anniv. Josie and Dan McAleavey, Cornacrieve.

Sunday 5th 11.30am

Donagh Oratory:

Tuesday 31st 10.00am

Wednesday 1st 10.00am

Thursday 2nd 10.00am Anniv. Patrick O’Doherty, Drumully.

St. Mary’s:

Sat. 4th Sept. 7.00pm Rory McCarey, Alana Hughes, Ellen Molloy, Ciaran McKenna.

Sun. 5th Sept. 10.00am Oisin Campbell, Shane Gilbane, Shannon Coughlan, Pauric Hayes.

St. Patrick’s:

Sun. 5th Sept. 11.30am Shauna McAree, Saoirse Treanor, Sarahlouise McCaffrey,

Jonathan McCarron, James McKenna

Eucharistic Ministers:

St. Mary’s:

Sat. 4th Nancy Murphy, Carmel Duffy.

Sun. 5th Kathleen Connolly, Laura Treanor.

St. Patrick’s:

Sun. 5th Kate McAree, Eilis Treanor, Margaret Hackett.

Offertory Collectors; (September)
St. Mary’s: Sat 7.00pm Paul Curley, Seamus McKenna, (Derryhee).Patsy McQuillan.
Sun 10.00am Seamus McNally, Willie Flannery, Victor Watterson.

St. Patrick’s: Sun 11.30am Michael McCarron, Drumcaw, Dermot McMahon, Emy,
Raymond Kelly.

Altar Society:
St. Mary’s: Marie Hayes, Aine Hayes.
St. Patrick’s: Patricia McKenna, Margaret McKenna, Carmel McKenna.

Readers:
St. Mary’s: Sat 7.00pm Debbie McKnight/Peter Matthews.
Sun 10.00am Ann Flannery.
St. Patrick’s: Sun 11.30am John Treanor.

Deaths:

Owen McKenna, formerly Golan;

Mary Lavery (nee Hughes) Middletown, Co. Armagh.

Mick McCaffrey, Davagh.

Irish Blood Transfusion Service
The opportunity to give blood will arise at Emyvale Leisure Centre on Monday 6th September, 2010 from 5.00pm-8.30pm, please note that this will be the last clinic in Emyvale if there is a low turn out at this clinic. For further information, kindly contact our local voluntary organiser Irene Kerr on 0879612934.

Monaghan VEC: Important reminder for Students going to College, closing date for College Maintenance Grant Applications: Tuesday 31st August, application forms may be downloaded from www.studentfinance.ie

Edenbeag Childcare Centre: Re-opens on 1st September 2010. Any queries please phone Brenda on 047 87970/86748

South West College Information Evening: Tuesday 31st August, 6pm-9pm. Call into your local campus in Dungannon, Enniskillen & Omagh to find out about the wide range of full-time, part-time, further education, higher education and training courses starting September. Further info: tel 0845 603 1881,
visit www.swc.ac.uk

The Monaghan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are having a Bag & Bling sale (handbags, jewellery etc) on Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th September from 11am-5pm in “Ronaghan’s Shop” (across form Courthouse, Monaghan Town) – in aid of our Emyvale Shelter. Quality merchandise – be sure to save this date!! Details: Sharon 047 80081.

An Excellent talk on Heatlh and Nutrition: by renowend Health Speaker Dr. David De Gernier in the Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan on Tuesday 7th September @ 8.00pm. A truly benificial night for everyone. Admission €5.00 contact Margaret McKenna on 047-87788

McQuillan Stationary : Please note McQuillan Stationary Emyvale, have some surplus books for Corracrin N.S. please call in or ring Laura on 047 86755.

Blackwater Valley Learning Centre, Ballyoisin Senior Lunch

Seniors meal and entertainment on Monday 30th August at 1pm with music by The Treanors. Please contact 047-87049 if you require transport. Please note on Monday 6th September the Senior’s Meal will take place in Clara Hall instead of the Blackwater Valley Learning Centre at the usual time of 1pm. Please contact 047-87049 if you require transport.

Courses/Classes Autumn Winter 2010

Intermediate Computer Classes: Commencing on Tuesday, 14th September from 7-10 pm. Total Cost: €50 per person. Tutor: Tracey Cairns. Please contact Mary on 047 87049 or Josie on 086 8093465 to register your interest.
ART Classes – Expression of Interest

Are you interested in Art and learning about painting, drawing, water colours and oils? If so,
Art Classes will commence on: Tuesday, 14th September for 8 weeks from 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Total cost: €40.00 Tutor: Joan Mallon

It is important that you book in advance as spaces are limited. For further information and to register please contact Mary on: 047 87049 or Josie on 086 8093465 or email: mary@blackwaterlearningcentre.com to register your interest.

ECDL Classes – (Expression of Interest) Are you interested in doing a ECDL course at the Blackwater Valley Learning Centre. If so, please contact Mary on: 047 87049 or Josie on 086-8093465 or email: mary@blackwaterlearningcentre.com to register your interest.

Childcare Course (Caring for Children 0-6yrs)
Commencing on Thursday, 9th September to Thursday, 16th December at the Blackwater Valley Learning Centre. If you are interested contact Cathy, VEC on 047 71914 to book. Fee: €100.00

Clara Hall

Yoga commences on Monday 6th Sept at 8pm for 6 weeks, Tutor Mary Higgins.

Old Tyme Dancing will commence on Tuesday 14th Sept from 8.30 – 10.30pm. Frank has requested that booking and payment is essential to ensure a place on this 8 week course. Fee €40.00. Contact Josie on 089-8093465 for further details.

Employability Monaghan: is an employment and recruitment service designed to assist jobseekers with a disability to secure and maintain employment.

Ann McClatchey (Job Coach) is at the Blackwater Valley Learning Centre every Friday from 9.30 – 12.30 pm to provide advice and support on the programme including employment grants. To find out more or make an appointment contact Ann on 047 72191.

Reflection on Career Choice and Work

Each of us has different qualities, talents, and gifts. All are given by God who wants us to use them. Deciding on a career or entering a new job can be an anxious time. Success or failure does not give the full measure of our worth. Each one of us is unique and precious in the eyes of God. Life is measured by the kindly things we do and the happiness we give.

Along the road there are many promises and opportunities ready for the taking – some good, some false; some leading to happiness, others luring us to a desolate land. You are in the driving seat. Turn your face to the Lord, and the shadows will fall behind you.

Nothing in life that is worthy is ever too hard to achieve if you have the courage to try it, and the faith to believe. God wants us to discover all our wonderful gifts.

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.”