Sunday, 5th February 2012

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Job 7:1-4.6-7
Restlessly I fret till twilight falls.

Second Reading: Corinthians 9:16-19.22-23
I do not boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty which has been laid on me;
I should be punished if I did not preach it.

Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
He cured many who suffered from diseases of one kind or another.

Reflection:

Living God, source of light and life,
we come to you as broken members of your body;
your strength is our strength,
your health is our health,
and your being is our being.
Grant us your wisdom in our work,
your love in our pain
and your peace in our hearts.
Send your blessing on all those who care for the sick,
and those whom they serve,
and give us the joy of everlasting love.
In the name of Jesus your Son.
(CARA) (adapted)

Announcementsy

Donagh Parish Office Hours:

Any Parish enquires baptisms,Weddings, Masses etc

contact the office on 047-88120

Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

9.30 – 12.30.

In the case of emergency ring 087 2454705

MASSES

St. Mary’s, Glennan:

Sat 4th Feb 7.00pm (Vigil)

Sun 5th Feb 10.00am

Mon 6th Feb 7.30pm Anniv: Mary, Michael and Briege McKenna, Knocknasave.
Anniv: Noel Comiskey, Tullyree and Dan and Margaret Clarke, Galway.

Sat 11th Feb 7.00pm (Vigil)

St. Patrick’s, Corracrin:

Sun 5th Feb 11.30am First Anniv: John Kerins, Corraduff

Fri 10th Feb 7.30pm Anniv: Patrick James & Kathleen McAree, Edenmore
Anniv: Peter & Margaret McKenna, Glenickney, Glaslough and also their daughters Claire, Mary and Dympna.

Sun 12th Feb 11.30am First Anniv: Ellen McKenna, Toneysilloga, Tydavnet.

Donagh Oratory:

Tues 7th Feb 10.00am

Wed 8th Feb 10.00am

Thurs 9th Feb 10.00am

Eucharistic Ministers:

St. Mary’s:

Sat 11th Feb 7.00pm Jason McGovern, Mary Lavery.

Sun 12th Feb 10.00am Christine Holland, Chloe Holland.

St. Patrick’s:

Sun 12th Feb 11.30pm Patrick McKenna, Eamon McKernan, Mary Sherry.

Readers For February:
St. Mary’s: 10.00am Mary Holland, Seamus McNally.
7.00pm Paul Reynolds, Kathy McKenna.
St. Patrick’s: 11.30am Eugene O’Brien, Annie Murphy.

Altar Society (February):
St.Mary’s: Margaret McGonnell, Ann Kelly.
St.Patrick’s : Patricia McCarron, Bridget McKenna.

Collectors (February):
St.Mary’s: 7.00pm Denis Kelly, Seamus Wallace, Eugene O’Brien
10.00am Sean McGonnell, Paul McGlade, Ken Kennedy.
St.Patrick’s: 11.30am Oliver McCarron, Sean Tierney, Gerry Mohan

Deaths:

Brigid McCrudden, Knocknagrave.

Maura Quinn, London formerly Emyvale

Sick and Housebound: The sick and housebound will be visited on
Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th of February 2012.

International Eucharistic Congress June 2012: Those who wish to attend any part of the congress should apply in advance. Contact the Parish Office.

Blessed Sacrament: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Tuesday in the Oratory, Emyvale from 10.30am - 9pm. The number of parishioners coming to pray is very low. We invite you to come and spend time with the Lord. If there is not a big increase in attendance we will have to review the matter.

Training support for small farm holders: If you are a member of a small farm holder household and thinking of doing a course to help you gain employment, support may be available to eligible individuals from the Smallholder Service. For further details, contact Michael Donohoe on 042 9749500.

Badminton for U-15s: Badminton for Under 15s returns to Emyvale Leisure Centre every Tuesday night at 7-8pm. Boys and Girls welcome. Come along and give it a go. Only €2 per night.

Beginners Line Dancing Classes starting Tuesday 7th February 8-10pm in St. Mellans Complex. Suitable for all ages.

Dog Missing: Hound Dog White with brown patches missing since Sunday 22nd January in the Tydavnet area. Any sightings or news of this dog please call
086 3219733.

Pilgrimage to FATIMA: from Carrickmacross on September 26th 2012. 7 nights - Hotel Avenida €754 + €25 insurance if required. Spiritual Director Fr. Jimmy McPhillips. For further details contact Noeleen Keenan 0879828831 or Kitty Mc Mahon 0429661644.

Basic Introduction to Gardening: in Monaghan Wellness Centre,19 The Grange, Monaghan. Tuesday the 14th Feb 2012. Time 2-5pm. Voluntary Contribution €2.Contact No. (047) 62565.

Meningitis Research Fundraiser: Michael and Diarmuid Coll from Emyvale are organizing a waxing night in Emyvale in order to raise funds to undertake a husky trail challenge in aid of a national charity, Meningitis Research Foundation. The Waxing night will take place on Saturday, 11th February in the Redboys Bar, starting at 8pm. Refreshments served. Music by Rula Bula and DJ Barry Bear. For more details on this event contact Michael on 086 3862370.

Broadband installation in the Glaslough Area: It has been brought to our attention that in order to obtain broadband services in the Glaslough area that it is necessary for all residents to put this in writing to the providers. This is to help the providers determine the need and indeed strengthen the case for installation. This can be done in two ways.

1 Submitting a personal representation directly to Eircom i.e. letter outlining for business or personal use.

2 Signing the petition forms provided. These forms are available from

Friday 13th January and are situated in the local churches and shops. We would appreciate your support with our endeavors which we hope will eventually bring broadband to the area and provide us with a much more efficient internet facility.

Corracrin NS Gala Dinner Dance and Reunion: Keep free, Saturday 17th March 2012 for Corracrin NS Gala Dinner Dance and Reunion in The Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan. A great chance to catch up with old school friends and then Dance the night away with the Hughes Brothers. Tickets €50 each include 4 course meal. Tickets available from Seamus Fields 086 8113967, or Martin O'Brien 087 6721981 or any Parents Association Committee member.

St. Mary’s N.S., Glaslough: Enrolment for the Academic year 2012/13 will take place from 26th- 30th March. Enrolment forms can be obtained from Mrs. Tate. The Induction Afternoon for new pupils and parents will be held in June.

The Novena of Hope: The Graan this year is from Sun 4th to Mon 12th March. Sunday services are 9am, 10.30am, 12 noon & 4pm. Weekdays 12.30pm & 8pm, except Wed which is at 11am & 8pm. Sat 10th Mass at 11am & 6.30pm. In addition there are services for the sick on Wed 7th & Sat 10th at 2.30pm. Contact: The Graan
tel: (048) 66 322 272.

The Emyvale Leisure Centre Committee: will hold its AGM on Tuesday next, 7th February, in the Art Room of the Leisure Centre at 9pm. Members of organisations as well as individuals who use the centre are invited to attend, as are the general public.

Table Quiz: There will be a table quiz in the Coach House Bar, Glaslough on Friday 17th February at 8.30pm, table of 4 €40. Proceeds are in aid of Glaslough Tidy Towns.

Knockatallon Ladies Group are hosting a Physiotherapist night with Fiona Gilliland on Tuesday 7th February @ 8pm, in the Sliabh Beagh Hotel. Fiona will give you professional advice and answer your questions. Adm €5. Everyone welcome. Male and Female.

Y.W.C.A. Monaghan: Flower Arranging with Yolandia Campbell Saturday 31st March 2012. Cost €45.00 per person. Create two arrangements in time for Easter. All materials provided. Only a few places left so if you are interested please contact us on 047-62922 or 087 610 32 95. If you have any unwanted books, we will be collecting story, educational, colouring or bible books and also old bible reading notes at the Y.W.C.A. North Road, Monaghan on Friday 17th February from 9am – 1pm. These will then be sent to Africa to under privileged people.

Tydavnet Drama Troupe: Watch this space, Tydavnet drama troupe have taken to the stage once again to perform another lively and witty Sam Cree Play in Widows Paradise, this is a production not to be missed with some new faces taking to the stage and old faces coming out of retirement. Keep free the last weekend of February, and the first two weekends of March if you want a good nights entertainment. More details in the next few weeks.

Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group: Spring Conference weekend beginning Friday Feb 10th at 7pm ending Sunday 12th at 4.30pm 2012. Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan. Led by Fr Ronnie Mitchell S.M.M, Guest Speakers Sr. Josephine Walsh D.H.S., Fr John Keane. All Welcome. For further details: www.mcpg.net

FETAC Level 3 - Sign Language Programme:

Do you want to learn a new language?

Do you want to improve your ability to communicate effectively with all people you interact with?

If the answer is “YES” then this programme is for you! Monaghan VEC is currently providing FETAC certified sign language training which is free to participants. Classes will be taking place one evening a week for 2 hours (start date to be confirmed) at the Blackwater Valley Lifelong Learning Centre, Ballyoisin, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan. The course lasts approximately 20 weeks and is an extremely worthwhile programme for any individual’s personal development or anyone working in a frontline role. If you are interested please telephone the VEC Community Education Office on (047) 71914 or email cflanagan@monaghanvec.ie

Blackwater Heritage & Peace Project: Training Opportunity, Not to be Missed!

Title: The Right To Be Effective.

Theme: Conflict Management & Personal

Development. Date: Friday 24th February (6pm – 9.30pm) & Saturday 25th February 2012 (10am – 6pm).

Venue: Blackwater Valley Learning Centre.

This a great opportunity to further your skills, build self-confidence, and learn more about behaviours and how they impact upon your personal and community life. Following this certified training you will be able to work more effectively within your community. It is also a chance to enjoy the social aspect of meeting people from our border area. All costs including facilitation and hospitality will be met by the Blackwater Heritage & Peace Project with funds from the International Fund for Ireland. To confirm your place, more information, contact Andrea (047) 87192 andrea@truagh.com

Parish Mission 2012

The mission will take place from

3rd March to 11th March 2012.

Parish Mission Feb 25 – Mar 11 2011

Mission given by ceili mission group

Mission Prayer
God, our Father we ask you to bless our parish.
Help us to know Jesus in a new way.
Help us listen to your Word.
May we experience your healing and love.
May the presence of the Holy Spirit light up our lives.
Father, we place all our hope in you.