Bulletin

The Fifth Sunday of the Year (Year B) Parish of Galloon 05 February 2012

Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640

Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hour’s service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165

St Vincent de Paul Society: Local Telephone No: 07966718749.

It was still dark, deserted and prayerful: The Gospel today is a busy one. Jesus goes from teaching in the synagogue, to healing Peter’s mother-in law, to curing everyone in the city who was sick or possessed. But there is one line in the midst of this text which stands out: ‘In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed.’ We don’t have to think too hard about the busyness of our own lives to realise the importance of stopping at some point in the middle of the mayhem to breathe, to give some space, prayer, reflection, whatever we can to focus our minds on the purpose of all the madness… God’s Kingdom. The Difference: I got up early one morning and rushed right into the day; I had so much to accomplish that I didn’t take time to pray. Problems just tumbled around me, and heavier came each task; ‘Why doesn’t God help me?’ I wondered. He answered, ‘You didn’t ask.’ I wanted to see joy and beauty-but the day toiled on, grey and bleak; I wondered why God didn’t show me, He said, ‘But you didn’t seek.’ I tried to come into God’s presence, I used all my keys at the lock; God gently and lovingly chided: ‘My child, you didn’t knock.’ I woke up early this morning and paused before entering the day; I had so much to accomplish that I had to take time to pray.

Saints of the Week: Monday 6-Sts Paul Miki and companions Martyrs. Martyred at Nagasaki, Japan in 1597. Twenty three Franciscans and three Jesuits died suspended on crosses.

Bishop’s Statement: I wish to inform the priests and people of the diocese of Clogher that, contrary to misinterpretations printed on the front page and expanded in a featured article titled a special investigation on Thursday 12 January 2012 in the Irish News, the two priests named as having worked in the diocese of Clogher were not at any time being paid by the diocese since leaving priestly ministry. This may be an important assurance to the faithful in relation to the use of their contributions to their parish and diocese. Bishop Liam McDaid

Newtownbutler: Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm; on Sunday from 7.00-9.00 pm

Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30-10.30 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.

Mass Servers: 05.02.12: Group 4-Daniel McGovern, Conor Courtney, Meabh McDaid, Emilia McCormack, Daniel McLoughlin, Declan Wilson. 12.02.12: Group 1-Megan Harte, Oisin McKeown, Damien McCabe, Amy Wilson, Erin O’Reilly, Declan Crudden.

Loose Change: If anyone has loose change about in jars, it would be appreciated and can be left in at the weekend Masses. Check out website: www.galloonparish.com

International Eucharistic Congress 2012-Sunday 17 June 2012. The parish has been allocated 15 (fifteen) places. Are you interested? Sheets are available at the back of both Churches, this Sunday, during the week and next weekend Masses for anyone interested to put down their name and address. If the number of those who put down their names exceeds fifteen an open draw will be held and the first fifteen names drawn will be forwarded. All those fifteen chosen will be asked for a contribution of £10.00 stg.

Blessed Candles available at Mass at £1.00 each. These candles were blessed on Candlemas Day (2 February ).

Digital Photography Classes: Learn how to get the most out of your Digital Camera and take stunning photos. Photography classes will be run in Newtownbutler Courthouse starting 1st week in February by an experienced professional photographer. Places are limited so ring Oak Healthy Living Centre, Roslea, 028 677 51913 to book your place.

NTB Community Development Association are having a table quiz in Melarkey’s Bar on Thursday 9 February starting at 9.00 pm. Everyone welcome.

St Joseph’s Young Priests Society Meeting in the Adoration Bookshop, Donagh after the 7.00 pm Mass on this Monday night 6 February. Everyone welcome.

John Paul 11 Awards 2011/2012: The next meeting for all participants in The John Paul II Awards 2011/2012 will be held in the New Parish Centre on Monday 6 February starting at 8.00 pm.

Community Reminiscence continues this Monday night in Newtownbutler Community Centre at 8.00 pm with Old songs and recitations in the community centre. This week’s class in Donagh’s millennium hall will be on Tuesday night at 8.00 pm with the topic Ghost stories, please not change of night for Donagh this week.

Connons Night at the Races will take place on Saturday 18 February at 9.00 pm in McClave’s Pub, Clones. Refreshments served. Please come along and support. Allotment scheme: Anyone interested in taking part in this scheme based at Connons Community centre can contact Anne on 07564240612. Badminton begins on Monday 16 January in the Community Centre from 8.00-10.00 pm. Cost €3.00. Bowls continues each Thursday in the Connons Community Hall from 8.00-10.00 pm. Admission is free.

Education Collection due this weekend. Please be generous. Levy per household is £5.00.

Pray for the repose of the soul of Tommy Hueston, Galloon Gardens and Eamon McAniskey, Keady who died last week end. May God grant then eternal rest and comfort their grieving families and friends.

Newtownbutler: Morning Mass at 10.00 am. Vigil Mass on Saturday at 6.30pm. Sunday Morning Mass at 11.30 am. Confessions: Saturday 12.00-1.00 pm.

Eucharistic Ministers: Please Note: If you are unable to attend please arrange a substitute

Saturday 04.02.12: Garbhan McPhillips, Shannon Courtney. Sunday 05.02.12: Paddy Conlon, Sinead Crudden. Saturday 11.02.12: Claire Wilson, Raymond McGloin. Sunday 12.02.12: Roisin Crudden, Brian Courtney.

Anniversary Masses: Saturday 6.30 pm: Rose Ann and James McAdam, Camphill Park. Sunday 11.30 am: James Halpin, Camphill Park. Saturday 10.00 am: Roseanne Creighan, Keady. Saturday 6.30 pm: Frank Carey, Lurganboy Park. Sunday 11.30 am: Jim and Benny Allen, Kilnacran and High Street.

Donagh: Sunday Morning Mass: 10.00 am: Evening Mass: Monday at 7.00 pm. For the rest of the week as arranged day by day.

Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 05.02.12: Sinead McCormack, Michael McDermott. Sunday 12.02.12: Bronagh Logan, Brendan Mulligan.

Anniversary Masses: Sunday 5-10.00 am: Anna Connolly, Drumlone. Monday 6-7.00 pm: John and Annie Goldrick, Conway Place. Sunday 12-10.00 am: John and Margaret Mohan and deceased family members, Bohora.

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The Third Sunday of the Year (Year B) Parish of Galloon 22 January 2012

Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640

Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hour’s service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165

St Vincent de Paul Society: Local Telephone No: 07966718749.

Something Fishy: Our First Reading today doesn’t tell us the whole story. In this, the tail-end of Jonah’s story, we see him respond immediately to God’s call and head off obediently to preach to the people of Nineveh. But that’s only half the story. The earlier chapters of the Book of Jonah saw him stubbornly refuse to do as God asked him, fleeing instead in the opposite direction. It takes a mighty storm, a near shipwreck, and a very close encounter with a big fish to make him see sense and do as he’s asked. And even then, as Jonah’s story draws to a close, we see him sulking outside Nineveh because he feels God should not have awarded the very forgiveness he himself has preached! He has certainly earned his title of reluctant prophet. Not so the disciples in today’s Gospel. When Simon, Andrew, James and John are called by Jesus, they leave their nets and their boats ‘at once’ to follow him. They even leave their families behind, such is their haste to follow Jesus. In the opening pages of the Gospel of ark, everything happens ‘at once’ or immediately. Jesus’ collecting of disciples is unstoppable, and the work of the kingdom too

immediate to wait. There’s no time for dilly dallying. It took some time and some convincing, and being swallowed whole by a fish, before Jonah was ready to fulfil God’s plan. The disciples, by contrast, are ready and willing to respond to Jesus’ call: ‘Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’ The choice is ours.

Wednesday 25-Conversation of St Paul Apostle: St Paul preached the power of God at work in the lives of each one of us. Out of a persecutor God made a preacher and teacher of the people. The feast of the Conversion of St Paul marks the end of Church Unity Week.

Newtownbutler: Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm; on Sunday from 7.00-9.00 pm

Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30-10.30 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.

Mass Servers: 22.01.12: Group 2-Dylan Greene, Caolfhionn Holland, Tara Conlon, Oran Wilson, Niall Woods, Aoife Cadden. 29.01.12: Group 3-Conor Quinn, Sarah Martin, Katie Kiernan, Oisin Martin, Brendan Flanagan, Dylan Young.

Making a Will: It’s important that everyone makes a will especially if you have savings and property. A will can save a lot of animosity afterwards. When making your will maybe you might consider leaving something to the parish. We have heard many examples of parishes benefiting from wills. Why not think about it.

Loose Change: If anyone has loose change about in jars, it would be appreciated and can be left in at the weekend Masses. Check out website: www.galloonparish.com

Clones Aid for Chernobyl is having an Information Meeting on Tuesday 24 January 2012 in the Creighton Hotel, Clones at 8.00 pm. Anyone interested in hosting children this summer are asked to attend. Any queries please contact

Thraise McPhillips Tel 028 67738114.

FARMERS N.I.A.P.A. will hold their Fermanagh AGM in the Railway Hotel, Enniskillen on Tuesday 24 January 2012 at 8.00 pm. Everyone welcome.

Reminiscence Classes for Donagh and Newtownbutler: A 10 wee3k Community Reminiscence Class begins this Wednesday night the 25th in the Millennium Hall, Donagh at 8.00 pm and on Monday the 31st in the Community Centre, Newtownbutler. Run by the Oak Healthy Living Centre. The 10 week classes will cover topics as diverse as local Ghost Stories to local newspapers from 100 years ago. Everyone welcome.

Cornagague Primary School Reunion: If anyone has any photographs or memorabilia that could be included in a commemorative booklet, could you please

Pray for the repose of the soul of Mollie Collins, Derryadd who died last weekend. May God grant her eternal rest and comfort her grieving family and friends.

Newtownbutler: Morning Mass at 10.00 am except Monday morning when there will be none. Vigil Mass on Saturday at 6.30pm.

Sunday Morning Mass at 11.30 am. Confessions: Saturday 12.00-1.00 pm.

Eucharistic Ministers: Please Note: If you are unable to attend please arrange a substitute

Saturday 21.01.12: Catherine Conlon, Nicki Conlon. Sunday 22.01.12: Annie Leonard, Michaela Fitzpatrick. Saturday 28.01.12: Margaret Quaile, Dearbhla McPhillips. Sunday 29.01.12: Ethna McGovern, Marie Keenan.

Anniversary Masses: Sat 6.30 pm: John and Kathleen Parker, Lurganboy Park. Sunday 11.30 am: Dermott and Maureen McCormack, High St. Saturday 10.00 am: Tommy Swift, Gortbrannan. Saturday 6.30 pm: John Quaile, Culliondoo. Sunday 11.30 am: Benny Carolan, Galloon Gardens.

Donagh: Sunday Morning Mass: 10.00 am: Evening Mass: Monday at 7.00 pm. No Mass for the rest of the week.

Eucharistic Ministers: Sun 22.01.12: Catriona Curran, Cassie Cadden. Sunday 29.01.12: Jenna Connolly, Noleen Maguire.

Anniversary Masses: Sunday 22-10.00 am: Deceased members of St Pat’s GFC. Monday 23-7.00 pm: Sarah and Francis Treacy, Greaghcashel. Sunday 29-Douglas, Evelyn and Brendan McCaffrey and Peggie Noble, Adrian Heights. Monday 30-7.00 pm: James and Elizabeth McBrien, Coolnasillagh.

West Clogher Pioneer Dinner Dance in Irvinestown on Sunday 29 January. Tickets available from Donagh Pioneer Centre.

St Pat’s Ladies 2nd Annual 10km Fun Run and Walk takes place on Sunday 29 January at 2.00 pm. Registration from 12.30 pm at the Clubhouse, Donagh. Cash Prizes. Everyone welcome. Refreshments afterwards.

Hillside Women’s Group, Donagh are commencing after the Christmas break for six weeks of Old Thyme Dancing Classes starting on Tuesday 31 January 2012 at 10.30 am to 12.30 pm in the Millennium Hall, Donagh. Admission £3.00. Everyone welcome.

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Our Lord Jesus Christ Universal King Parish of Galloon 20 November 2011

Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640

Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hour’s service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165

St Vincent de Paul Society: Local Telephone No: 07966718748. Helpline Telephone No: 07751237457

Today the New Responses and Prayers said by the congregation are included on the Parish Bulletin.

Unsung Heroes: Have you ever seen the TV programme Secret Millionaire? In each episode a millionaire leaves his or her luxury life behind, takes on a secret identity and lives undercover in a deprived area to find out who needs their help. They work alongside local people, discovering individuals and projects they think deserve a share of their fortune, before coming clean and surprising them with monetary gifts to help them in their work. Often those who most impress the benefactor are those who are quietly working for the benefit of others, who give generously of their time and talents to make a better life for those in their local community. They are the ones who, in spite of their busy lives, are also the most welcoming and helpful to the undercover millionaire. They are not in it for the money. They are not generous to the visitor among them because he is rich or because they expect to get something out of them. They are the people who see a need and do something to tackle it, and their simple acts of generosity lead to great rewards. Jesus expects us to treat everyone we encounter with sensitivity and generosity. Today’s Gospel reminds us of our responsibility to care for our fellow man; to feed the hungry, make strangers welcome, provide for those who are without, visit those who are sick or imprisoned. There are simple acts of mercy we can carry out each day. Such love for others is love for God: as the Gospel tell us, ‘In so far as you did this to the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me.’

Feast of the Week: Monday 21-The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Feast celebrates Mary in her grace – filled life, wholly given over to the Holy Spirit.

Saint of the week: Wednesday 23-St Columbanus. He established many monasteries throughout Europe. His most famous was at Bobbio, near Genoa in Northern Italy where he died in 615. He is remembered as one of the greatest of the Irish missionary monks.

November Evening Masses for the Dead on Monday and Thursday evenings in Donagh at 7.00 pm and on Wednesday and Friday evenings in Newtownbutler at 7.00 pm. These Masses will be offered for your faithful departed. NO morning Masses on these days.

Newtownbutler: Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm; on Sunday from 7.00-9.00 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30-10.30 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.

Mass Servers: 20.11.11: New Altar Servers start. New Group 1: Megan Harte, Oisin McKeown, Damien McCabe, Amy Wilson, Erin O’Reilly, Declan Crudden. 27.11.11: Group 2-Dylan Greene, Oisin Martin, Tara Conlon, Oran Wilson, Niall Woods, Aoife Cadden.

Loose Change: If anyone has loose change about in jars, it would be appreciated and can be left in at the weekend Masses. Check out website: www.galloonparish.com

Reminders: Baptism-At least one week’s notice is required for Baptism to enable the priest to meet the parents. Baptismal names should not be given which are foreign to Christian sentiment. Confirmation-Parents with children for Confirmation are required to make a formal request for the Sacrament to their local priest before the preceding 1 December. Confirmation Pledge: The Bishop will no longer administer the Confirmation pledge during the celebration of the Sacrament. Instead, it is highly recommended that the children for Confirmation take the pledge from the local P.P (or C.C) at a public Mass on the Sunday before Lent, the national day of prayer for Temperance. The children may, however, renew their pledge at Confirmation.

Enrolment Ceremony for the children of St Joseph’s Primary School, Donagh is at next Sunday’s 10.00 am Mass, 27 November 2011 in St Patrick’s Church, Donagh. For the Children of St Mary’s Primary School, Newtownbutler on Friday 9 December 2011 at 7.00 pm in St Mary’s Church, Newtownbutler. The children for First Confessions and First Holy Communion, along with their parents and teachers will be involved. We ask parents to note this date and we encourage you to keep it free so as to be with your children.

New Dates for First Holy Communion: On account of Confirmation next year being arranged for 25 May 2012 it is unfortunate that it is necessary to change First Holy Communion Date. In St Mary’s Church, Newtownbutler it will be on Saturday 19 May 2012 and in St Patrick’s Church, Donagh on Saturday 2 June 2012. Please take note of these dates.

Elderly Care Day Centre, Newtownbutler are having a Coffee Morning and Craft Sale on Wednesday 7 December in the Elderly Care Day Centre, Community Centre, Newtownbutler from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. All proceeds go to the Elderly Care Day Centre.

Sick Priests Fund Collection is now due – please make sure you have made your contribution. The recommended contribution is £5.00 per family.

St Vincent de Paul Society Monthly Collection at all Masses this weekend.

Pray for the repose of the soul of Oliver Melarkey, Lurganboy Park who died during the week. May God grant him eternal rest and comfort his grieving family and friends.

Newtownbutler: Morning Mass: Tuesday and Saturday at 10.00 am. Please Note no Morning Masses on the days there are Evening Masses. Evening Masses: Wednesday and Friday at 7.00 pm. Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30 pm. Sunday Morning Mass at 11.30 am. Confessions: Saturday 12.00-1.00 pm.

Eucharistic Ministers: Please Note: If you are unable to attend please arrange a substitute

Saturday 19.11.11: Margaret Quaile, Dearbhla McPhillips. Sunday 20.11.11: Ethna McGovern, Marie Keenan. Saturday 26.11.11: Garbhan McPhillips, Shannon Courtney. Sunday 27.11.11: Paddy Conlon, Sinead Crudden.

Anniversary Masses: Saturday 6.30 pm: James McManus and The McQuillian Families, Gortgommon and Sallaghy. Sunday 11.30 am: Kitty, James and Fr Pat Reilly, Kilgarrett. Friday 7.00 pm: Pauline Rice, Lurganboy Park. Saturday 10.00 am: Sarah and Joseph Murphy, Camphill Park and granddaughter Ingrid Bonner. Saturday 6.30 pm: Johnny Melarkey, Lurganboy. Sunday 11.30 am: Mary Coyle, Agharooskey. Donagh: Sunday Morning Mass: 10.00 am: Evening Masses: Monday and Thursday at 7.00 pm Eucharistic Ministers. Sunday 20.11.11: Elizabeth McCormack, Ashling McDermott. Sunday 27.11.11: Catriona Curran, Cassie Cadden

Anniversary Masses: Sun 20-10.00 am; Enda and Bernadette Naan, Donagh and Kathleen Doherty, London Sunday 27-Steven Maguire, Knockaboy.

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Thirty-Third Sunday of the Year Parish of Galloon 13 November 2011

Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640

Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hour’s service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165

St Vincent de Paul Society: Local Telephone No: 07966718748. Helpline Telephone No: 07751237457

Today the New Responses and Prayers said by the congregation are included on the Parish Bulletin.

The Midas Touch: When you were at school or college was there that one person who was good at everything, who got A’s in every subject, was a skilled sportsperson, a gifted musician, and was involved in every activity going? We all know people who seem to be good at anything they turn their hand to. Everything they touch turns to gold. In the parable tin today’s Gospel, the skills of the servants really do result in gold! The ‘talents’ which the servants are given are units of currency – the first two servants double their money, while the third, afraid to take a risk, buries his in the ground. But the point is not the amount of talents given to each. What pleases the master is how the talents are used. The greatest crime is to ‘hide your talent in the ground’, to fail to use the gift you have been given. This parable is often seen as an exhortation to use our God-given talents and to take risks for his sake. God gives talents to every person, and they vary from person to person. However, we eventually have to give an account of these gifts and what we did with them. The poet John Milton reflected on this parable in his sonnet ‘On His Blindness’:

When I consider how my light is spent Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide, And that one talent, which is death to hide, Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent To serve therewith my Maker, and present My true account, lest He, returning, chide.

Saint of the week: Monday 14-St Laurence O’Toole, abbot of Glendalough. Made Archbishop of Dublin in 1162. He returned to Ireland after the Third Lateran Council as papal legate in 1179. He died in Eu in Normandy seeking to make peace between Henry II and the Irish Rulers in 1180.

Newtownbutler: Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm; on Sunday from 7.00-9.00 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30-10.30 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.

Mass Servers: 13.11.11: Group 2: Oisin Martin, Darragh O’Reilly, Meabh McDaid, Emilia McCormack.

20.11.11: New Altar Servers start. New Group 1: Megan Harte, Oisin McKeown, Damien McCabe, Amy Wilson, Erin O’Reilly, Declan Crudden. (Each child will be given a list of the groups for them to keep safe and check).

Loose Change: If anyone has loose change about in jars, it would be appreciated and can be left in at the weekend Masses. Check out website: www.galloonparish.com

Child Protection Meeting following on from last week in the Church on this Monday night 14 November at 8.00 pm. We look forward to a full attendance. The new Altar Servers will start on Sunday 20 November 2011.

The Pope John Paul II Aware 2011/12: A meeting for participants on Monday 14 November in the New Parish Pastoral Centre at 8.00 pm as arranged. Furthermore, if you are interested in finding out more about the Award, and/or wish to apply and have not done so, you are welcome to attend.

Funeral Masses: The practice of a family member or friend speaking after Communion to express thanks, etc is not envisaged by the approved rite and should be tactfully but firmly discouraged. The practice is open to abuse in several ways: (a) It duplicates unnecessarily the sentiments of the Homily and the Prayers of the Faithful and may be offensive to the congregation. (b) It may put unfair pressure on the bereaved to keep up with the neighbours. (c) It distracts, sometimes seriously, from the sacred nature of the liturgy. Priests in charge of funerals need to explain these reasons with the bereaved in advance of the ceremony and to make the most of what the liturgy makes available in order to meet as fully as possible the needs of people at this difficult time. Suitable liturgical music, well-chosen Scripture Readings carefully rehearsed, and properly-constructed prayers of the faithful are the way forward for all of us.

Lisnaskea Library Needs YOU! Did you Know? Libraries NI propose to reduce opening hours in Lisnaskea Library from 30 to 18 hours per week. This Library provides an invaluable, free of charge, service to our community, including Play and Learn space for younger children hosting regular Storytimes; Rhythm & Thyme session each Wednesday for Pre School children. Computer and Internet access, photocopying/Fax/Scanning service. And much, much more… What can You Do? Become a member today. Then actively encourage family/friends to join. http://www.ni-libraries.net/services/join/ Avail of this endangered cost free community service. Respond to the current Consultation (details in Library). Your Library needs you! Guaranteed – There’s something there for you too. For further information contact Brian at lcel@btconnect.com or Tel 028 677 21081.

Galloon Thursday Club social evening on this Thursday night 17 November in Mulligan’s Lounge, NTB starting at 7.00 pm.

St Vincent de Paul Society Monthly Collection at all Masses next weekend.

Pray for the repose of the soul of Beatrice Walsh, Enniskillen (sister-in-law of Susan Caughey), who died during the week. May God grant her eternal rest and comfort her grieving family and friends.

Confessions: Saturday 12.00-1.00 pm.

Eucharistic Ministers: Please Note: If you are unable to attend please arrange a substitute

Saturday 12.11.11: Catherine Conlon, Nicki Conlon. Sunday 13.11.11: Annie Leonard, Michaela Fitzpatrick. Saturday 19.11.11: Margaret Quaile, Dearbhla McPhillips. Sunday 20.11.11: Ethna McGovern, Marie Keenan.

Anniversary Masses: Sat 6.30 pm: Mairead McDonald, Cullindoo. Mon 10.00 am: Cathal McCaffrey & Deceased Family Members, Drumralla. Sat 10.00 am: Sadie, John & Tom Crudden, Carrigans. Sat 6.30 pm: James McManus & The McQuillian Families, Gortgommon & Sallaghy. Sunday 11.30 am: Kitty, James and Fr Pat Reilly, Kilgarrett. Donagh: Sunday Morning Mass: 10.00 am: Evening Masses: Monday and Thursday at 7.00 pm

Eucharistic Ministers. Sunday 13.11.11: Siobhan McCormack, Genevieve Crudden. Sunday 20.11.11: Elizabeth McCormack, Ashling McDermott.

Anniversary Masses: Sun 13-10.00 am: Hugh & Mary McGuiness, Alexander Rise. Sun 20-10.00 am; Enda and Bernadette Naan, Donagh and Kathleen Doherty, London

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Thirty-Second Sunday of the Year Parish of Galloon 6 November 2011

Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640

Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hour’s service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165

St Vincent de Paul Society: Local Telephone No: 07966718748. Helpline Telephone No: 07751237457

Today the New Responses and Prayers said by the congregation are included on the Parish Bulletin.

Awaiting the Bridegroom: Have you ever run out of fuel? Many of us will be familiar with the panic of seeing the red fuel light appear on the dashboard when we are miles from a petrol station, or had to deal with a flat tyre or a dead car battery. Thankfully these days we have mobile phones and roadside rescue to bail us out. But even with all the warning signals available to us, we can still run out once in a while. In this wedding story, the bridesmaids who run out of oil for their lamps are condemned as ‘foolish’. In this parable, the fact that the bridesmaids fall asleep is not the issue; all 10 bridesmaids grow drowsy and fall asleep. The issue is that some of them – the five foolish ones – were not sensible or watchful enough to ensure they had sufficient oil, and because of this they miss out on the wedding feast. There was no one to bail them out. This parable must have served as a dramatic warning to the early Christian community, who were hoping for Jesus’ speedy return. It let them know that they could be in for a long wait – ‘you do not know either the day of the hour’ – and that they must be prepared. As well as having the light of faith, they must possess the fuel – the motivation and the actions – to keep it lit.

Saint of the week: Friday 11-St Martin of Tours 335-397, Bishop of Tours, apostle of Rural Gaul, founder of Monasteries. Patron of France.

Newtownbutler: Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm; on Sunday from 7.00-9.00 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30-10.30 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.

Mass Servers: 06.11.11: Group 1: Megan Harte, Amy Wilson, Damien McCabe, Niall Woods. 13.11.11: Group 2: Oisin Martin, Darragh O’Reilly, Meabh McDaid, Emilia McCormack.

Parish Pastoral Centre: Work is now complete. The new building is officially being handed over to the parish next Thursday, 10 November. We will have to wait for a couple of more weeks till the furnishings are complete – chairs and tables etc. We suggested a few weeks ago that parishioners might consider making a donation towards equipment and furnishings to this suggestion some parishioners have responded with surprisingly generosity. Our sincere thanks to them, maybe others will follow.

The Parish Bulletin is now on line.

Loose Change: If anyone has loose change about in jars, it would be appreciated and can be left in at the weekend Masses. Check out website: www.galloonparish.com

Blessing of the Graves will take place today in Donagh New Cemetery after the 10.00 am Mass. We encourage families to tidy up their family graves in preparation. There will be a Collection for the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery.

Child Protection Meeting in new Parish Centre on this Monday night 7 November, at 8.00 pm. Parents of those who are presently serving on the altar; and parents of those who wish to become servers are also asked to attend this meeting. It’s important that all parents of children serving Mass are aware of Child Protection Regulations, and help to create an environment where all children are safe. We look forward to a good attendance. Children do not have to attend.

St Mary’s Primary School, NTB are raising money through a clothing reuse scheme. We need your unwanted clothes in Men’s, Women’s and Children’s clean clothing, shoes paired, handbags, belts, Curtains, Bed linen. No Dirty or wet clothing, single shoes, off cuts of material, duvets or pillows, carpets or rugs or Uniforms. All bin bags to school on or before Thursday 10 November

Mission Sunday Collection to date: £13068.00 and €138.00. Money will be forwarded to the Propagation of the Faith this week. Thanks for your support for the Missions.

Newtownbutler: Morning Mass on Tuesday and Saturday at 10.00 am. Please Note that there will be no Morning Masses on the days there are Evening Masses. Evening Masses: Wednesday and Friday at 7.00 pm. Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30 pm. Sunday Morning Mass at 11.30 am.

Confessions: Saturday 12.00-1.00 pm.

Eucharistic Ministers: Please Note: If you are unable to attend please arrange a substitute

Saturday 5.11.11: Gerry Kearns, Martha Mohan. Sunday 6.11.11: Bernie Parker, Phil McGovern. Saturday 12.11.11: Catherine Conlon, Nicki Conlon. Sunday 13.11.11: Annie Leonard, Michaela Fitzpatrick.

Anniversary Masses: Saturday 6.30 pm: James and Bridie Clerkin, Galloon Gardens. Sunday 11.30 am: Lilly Allen, High Street. Tuesday 10.00 am: Sarah Reilly and the Deceased Family Members, Kilready. Friday 7.00 pm: Month’s Mind Anna Goodwin, Gubb. Saturday 10.00 am: Margaret Quaile, Cullindoo. Saturday 6.30 pm: Mairead McDonald, Cullindoo.

Donagh: Sunday Morning Mass: 10.00 am: Evening Masses: Monday and Thursday at 7.00 pm

Eucharistic Ministers. Sunday 6.11.11: Anne McGovern, Sean Og Cadden. Sunday 13.11.11: Siobhan McCormack, Genevieve Crudden.

Anniversary Masses: Sunday 6-10.00 am: Margarget and Jimmy McCormack, Tonnaboy. Monday 7-7.00 pm: The McDonald Family, Rockfield. Sunday 13-10.00 am: Hugh and Mary McGuiness, Alexander Rise.

Pioneer Meeting in Donagh on this Tuesday 8 November at 8.00 pm.

Thank You: Thanks to all who supported or give donations to the Table Quiz in aid of Cystic Fibrosis held in the Don Carragh Hotel, Lisnaskea on 21 October. The amount made for this cause was £1050.00.

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Thirty-First Sunday of the Year Parish of Galloon 30 October 2011

Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640

Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hour’s service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165

Today the New Responses and Prayers said by the congregation are included on the Parish Bulletin.

Let Your Actions Talk: Putting on a special dress for prayer can emphasise the importance of the prayer. But Jesus is reminding people here that if the prayer is not already in their hearts and minds, then you can wear what you like, but it won’t make much difference. Matthew values the importance of leadership in his community but he is reminding them that the source of this authority lies with God. True witnesses to Jesus must put aside any ideas of grandeur and this message is of course not limited to the Jewish leaders of Jesus’ time but to all people of faith. Jesus believes in the ‘ordinary’ people and he reassures them in today’s Gospel that they should not let themselves be awed by those in authority who do not practice what they preach.

Tuesday 1 November - Feast of All the Saints: The saints serve as models for us precisely because they were sinners like us. They are reminders to us of what life is about. They inspire us, guide us, encourage us and give us hope. And, of course, they also intercede for us. Masses for the Holiday-Vigil Mass on Monday at 7.00 pm in Newtownbutler and in Donagh. Morning Mass on Tuesday in Newtownbutler at 10.00 am.

Wednesday 2 November – Feast of the Holy Souls: Today we remember all our dead, and pray that God grant them eternal rest. Masses for Wednesday-Morning Mass in Donagh at 10.00 am; Evening Mass in Newtownbutler at 7.00 pm.

Friday 4 November – First Friday. We honour the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Morning Mass in Newtownbutler at 10.00 am and in Donagh at 7.00 pm. Confessions for the First Friday: In Newtownbutler on Thursday from 7.00-8.00 pm and in Donagh before the 7.00 pm Mass.

Visitation of Sick and Housebound: Thursday-Camphill Park, Killaghy, Donagh Area, Derryadd and Ports. Friday: The Town area and the Islands.

November Masses for the Dead: November Dead Lists available at the back of both Churches today and next weekend. Mass on November evenings will be offered for all those included on your lists. If you wish you can give an offering towards these Masses. The Masses will be offered on Monday and Thursday evenings in Donagh at 7.00 pm and on Wednesday and Friday evenings in Newtownbutler at 7.00 pm.

Confirmation Date: Frid 25 May at 6.00 pm in NTB Please mark date in Calendar if you have a child for Confirmation next year.

Newtownbutler: Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm; on Sunday from 7.00-9.00 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30-10.30 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.

Mass Servers: Please note that there is a change in the groups until new groups are sorted.

30.10.11: Group 3: Dylan Greene, Brendan Flanagan, Conor Quinn, Daniel McGovern, Dylan Young

06.11.11: Group 1: Megan Harte, Amy Wilson, Damien McCabe, Niall Woods.

The New Parish Centre is currently been fitted out with the fittings including all the furnishings. Some parishioners have expressed a wish to sponsor some of these fittings. If you would like to include your family name as part of the sponsors to be included on a commemorative plaque to be mounted in the new centre in appreciation of your financial help please contact Fr King as soon as possible. The Parish Bulletin is now on line. Loose Change: If anyone has loose change about in jars, it would be appreciated and can be left in at the weekend Masses. Check out website: www.galloonparish.com

Blessing of the Graves will take place today. The Old Cemetery Donagh after the 10.00 am Mass; Galloon Old Cemetery after the 11.30 am Mass. Parish Commemoration at 3.00 pm in Newtownbutler where we remember especially those who have died in the last year. Blessing of the graves in Donagh New Cemetery will take place after the 10.00 am Mass on Sunday 6 November. We encourage families to tidy up their family graves in preparation. There will be a Collection for the upkeep and maintenance of our cemeteries taken up on all dates.

Parish Collection 23.10.11: £1120.20 and €125.10. Loose change £186.40 and €71.10. Total to parish funds £1306.60 and €196.20. Mission Sunday Collection to date: £1068.00 and €132.00. Please make sure of your contribution to the Missions. After Next Sunday 6th November the money will be sent off to the Propagation of the Faith.

Collectors for November: Saturday 6.30 pm: Richie McPhillips, Peter McAviney, Thomas Caughey, Brian Martin. Sunday 11.30 am: Philip McDermott, Eugene O’Harte, Sean Sharkey, Fergus McQuillian. Ladies to help to clean the Church: Michelle Conlon, Ann Chapman, Carmel Masterson, Stella Douglas.

Wintertime begins this weekend. (All clocks go back) Masses on Sunday morning will be at winter time-Donagh at 10.00 am and Newtownbutler at 11.30 am. Enjoy the extra hour in bed.

Eucharistic Ministers: Please Note: If you are unable to attend please arrange a substitute Sat 29.10.11: Claire Wilson, Raymond McGloin. Sunday 30.10.11: Roisin Crudden, Brian Courtney. Saturday 5.11.11: Gerry Kearns, Martha Mohan. Sunday 6.11.11: Bernie Parker, Phil McGovern.

Anniversary Masses: Sat 6.30 pm: Maureen Sharkey and The McQuillian Family, Crom Rd. Sunday 11.30 am: Dot and Eddie McGovern, Mullaghaboy. Monday 7.00 pm: Tom Clarke, Ports. Wednesday 7.00 pm: Month’s Mind Michael McLoughlin, Kevanagh. Saturday 10.00 am: John James McGuinness, Drumboughena. Saturday 6.30 pm: James and Bridie Clerkin, Galloon Gardens. Sunday 11.30 am: Lilly Allen, High Street.

Donagh: Sunday Morning Mass: 10.00 am: Evening Masses: Monday at 7.00 pm

Eucharistic Ministers. Sun 30.10.11: Nuala McCormack, Michael Mohan Sunday 6.11.11: Anne McGovern, Sean Og Cadden. Anniversary Masses: Sun 30-10.00 am: James & Gretta McCorry & Deceased Family Members, Drumhose. Frid 4-7.00 pm: Joe & Kathleen Martin. Sunday 6-10.00 am: Margarget and Jimmy McCormack, Tonnaboy.

Hallowe’en Ball in the Club house on Saturday 29 Oct, music by Powerstruggle. Kid’s Disco on Monday 31 Oct from 6.00-8.00 pm in Clubhouse, followed by Bonfire, Fireworks and treats for kids. Hallowe’en Cake Sale on Sunday 30 Oct after 10.00 Mass in Millennium Hall, Donagh.

St Vincent de Paul Society Meeting in Donagh after the 7.00 pm Mass on Friday 4 November.

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Thirtieth Sunday of the Year (Mission Sunday) Parish of Galloon 23 October 2011

Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640

Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hour’s service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165

Today the New Responses and Prayers said by the congregation are included on the Parish Bulletin.

We are all Called to Mission: We live in an extremely unequal world where many people struggle to have their basic human rights recognised. Missionaries will often be working among the poorest peoples and in dangerous circumstances. Last year over 2 million Euro was raised in Ireland on Mission Sunday to support the work of missionaries abroad. But it is not all about money. There are many ways we can be in solidarity with the poor: creating awareness, examining our relationships with the environment, being conscious about what we eat/wear and keeping ourselves informed on global issues. We must remember that we are all called to ‘mission’ and this does not necessarily mean to work abroad or to only give financial support. It is not a coincidence that one of the patrons of mission is St Therese of Lisieux, even though she never left her convent. Her example shows that we are called to be missionaries in our own communities also. The Mission month of October offers everyone the chance to renew their commitment to the gospel. Can we be missionaries to our own families and to the people around us? ‘May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that arte born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.’

Saints of the Week: Friday 28-Simon and Jude Apostles: The teaching of the apostles is the living gospel for all to hear. Their authority comes from their fidelity and his message. St Jude is patron saint of hopeless causes.

Mission Sunday Collection - 23 October: Quite a few have already made their donations, as envelope for Mission Sunday was in last weeks collection. You have the next two Sundays to make your donation (this Sunday and next). We ask you to please be as generous as you can.

Confirmation Date: Frid 25 May at 6.00 pm in NTB Please mark date in Calendar if you have a child for Confirmation next year.

October Evening Masses: Monday and Thursday at 7.00 pm in Donagh and Wednesday and Friday at 7.00 pm in Newtownbutler.

Newtownbutler: Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm; on Sunday from 7.00-9.00 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30-10.30 pm, Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.

Mass Servers: Please note that there is a change in the groups until new groups are sorted.

23.10.11: New Group 2: Meabh McDaid, Emilia McCormack, Oisin Martin, Darragh O’Reilly

30.10.11: New Group 3: Dylan Greene, Brendan Flanagan, Conor Quinn, Daniel McGovern, Dylan Young

The Parish Bulletin is now on line. Loose Change: If anyone has loose change about in jars, it would be appreciated and can be left in at the weekend Masses. Check out website: www.galloonparish.com

John Paul II Awards: Information Night Meeting in our New Parish Centre (linked to the Church) on Monday 24 October at 8.00 pm.

Those who received letters of Confirmation of Year 2005 and those involved in the awards last year are all invited to come along. We hope some young people will take up the challenge that the John Paul II Awards offer.

Blessing of the Graves will take place this year on Sunday 30 October. The Old Cemetery Donagh after the 10.00 am Mass; Galloon Old Cemetery after the 11.30 am Mass. Parish Commemoration at 3.00 pm in Newtownbutler where we remember especially those who have died in the last year. Blessing of the graves in Donagh New Cemetery will take place after the 10.00 am Mass on Sunday 6 November. We encourage families to tidy up their family graves in preparation. There will be a Collection for the upkeep and maintenance of our cemeteries taken up on all dates.

Cine-mobile in Newtownbutler: The Oak Healthy Living Centre and Cinema North west have organised for the cine-mobile to visit Newtownbutler on this Thursday 27 October. “Rango” will be a children’s showing at 3.30 pm and “Winters Bone” will be the evening showing at 8.00 pm. The cine-mobile will be behind the Parish Hall, Galloon Gardens. Cost will be £3.00 each and anyone interesting in attending please contact The Oak Healthy Living Centre on Tel: 028 67751913

Newtownbutler Rainbow Guides “Table Top Sale” on Saturday 29 Oct 10.00 am – 2.00 pm in the Church Hall, Newtownbutler. Homemade Cakes, cupcakes, toys, books, bric-a-brac and much more. Book a table contact Jacqui on 028 677 38609. £6.00 per table.

St Mary’s Primary School, NTB are raising money through a clothing reuse scheme. We need your unwanted clothes in Men’s,

Women’s and Children’s clean clothing, shoes paired, handbags, belts, Curtains, Bed linen. No Dirty or wet clothing, single shoes, off cuts of material, duvets or pillows, carpets or rugs or Uniforms. All bin bags to school on or before Thursday 10 November .

Mission Sunday Collection to date: £186.00 and €122.00.

Confessions: Saturday 12.00-1.00 pm. Eucharistic Ministers: Please Note: If you are unable to attend please arrange a substitute Sat 22.10.11: Garbhan McPhillips, Shannon Courtney. Sun 23.10.11: Paddy Conlon, Sinead Crudden. Sat 29.10.11: Claire Wilson, Raymond McGloin. Sunday 30.10.11: Roisin Crudden, Brian Courtney.

Anniversary Masses: Sat 6.30 pm: Tom Crudden, High St. Sun 11.30 am: David Sturton & Jack Maguire, Cormonela /London and Margaret and Jim McCormack. Wed 7.00 pm: Rosaleen & Nellie McKenna, Main St. Frid 7.00 pm: Johnnie McCaffrey and Deceased Family Members, Derrykenny. Sat 10.00 am: Cormac Mulligan, Edergole. Sat 6.30 pm: Maureen Sharkey and The McQuillian Family, Crom Rd. Sunday 11.30 am: Dot and Eddie McGovern, Mullaghaboy. Donagh: Sunday Morning Mass: 10.00 am: Evening Masses: Monday and Thursday at 7.00 pm.

Eucharistic Ministers:. Sun 23.10.11: Bronagh Logan, Brendan Mulligan. Sun 30.10.11: Nuala McCormack, Michael Mohan Anniversary Masses: Sun 23-10.00 am: Pat & Mary Jane Connolly, sons Raymond & Gabriel, Donagh. Mon 24-7.00 pm: Gerard Maguire, Keady. Sun 30-10.00 am: James & Gretta McCorry & Deceased Family Members, Drumhose. Frid 4-7.00 pm: Joe & Kathleen Martin.

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The Twenty Ninth Sunday of the Year Parish of Galloon 16 October 2011

Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640

Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hour’s service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165

Today the New Responses and Prayers said by the congregation are included on the Parish Bulletin.

Focus on What Matters: Jesus’ opponents in today’s Gospel challenge Jesus as if they were asking for friendly advice on their taxes. It is a dangerous question because if Jesus gives a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer he risks losing popularity or being reported to the authorities. Jesus sees through these guys and delivers a brilliant response: ‘Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.’ This text has sometimes been used to argue that religion should stay out of politics, economics or culture but building a Kingdom of justice requires that we are actively involved in those things. The world we live in is one that often falls short of the values of the Kingdom that Jesus preached. To be a witness to Jesus means that all aspects of our lives should be Kingdom focused and this includes whatever political, economical or cultural issues we are confronted with. The focus in this passage is getting our priorities straight. Give Caesar his taxes but do not forget what belongs to God i.e. things that are so important we cannot compromise them – family, friends, compassion, justice…

Saints of the Week: Tuesday 18-St Luke Evangelist was with St Paul on his second missionary journey and during his imprisonment in Rome. Patron of butchers, doctors. Wednesday 19-St Paul of the Cross. Founded the Passionists in Rome. Preached on the Passion of Christ and tended the sick and dying.

Mission Sunday - Next Sunday 23 October: The theme for Mission Sunday this year is Together in Faith. We rejoice in the gift of our faith, and we are all responsible for the universal mission of the Church, sharing in the work of proclaiming the Good News throughout the World. We notice that the collection for the Missions is this Sunday according to your box of envelopes – we suggest that you make your contribution any of the next three Sundays. Please be generous.

October Evening Masses: Monday and Thursday at 7.00 pm in Donagh and Wednesday and Friday at 7.00 pm in Newtownbutler.

Newtownbutler: Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm; on Sunday from 7.00-9.00 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30-10.30 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.

Mass Servers: Please note that there is a change in the groups until new groups are sorted.

16.10.11: New Group 1: Megan Harte, Amy Wilson, Damien McCabe, Niall Woods

23.10.11: New Group 2: Meabh McDaid, Emilia McCormack, Oisin Martin, Darragh O’Reilly

Church Renovation: The New Parish Centre is currently been fitted out with the fittings including all the furnishings. Some parishioners have expressed a wish to sponsor some of these fittings. If you would like to include your family name as part of the sponsors to be included on a commemorative plaque to be mounted in the new centre in appreciation of your financial help please contact Fr King as soon as possible. The Parish Bulletin is now on line. Loose Change: If anyone has loose change about in jars, it would be appreciated and can be left in at the weekend Masses. Check out website: www.galloonparish.com

John Paul II Awards: Most parishes in the Diocese participated in these awards for the first time last year, including some from this parish. The awards were a great success last year. As a parish we would like to participate again this year. A letter is being prepared and will be sent as an invitation to all who made their Confirmations in the Year 2005. Following on from the letter there will be an Information Night in our New Parish Centre (linked to the Church) on Monday 24 October at 8.00 pm. Those who were involved in the awards last year are also invited to come along. We hope some young people will take up the challenge that the John Paul II Awards offer.

Bereavement Care: For those who are finding it hard to cope with the death of a loved one there is a free and confidential service. Trained counsellors are available to meet you privately in Clones, Newtownbutler, Monaghan, Carrickmacross and Cavan. Enquiries to Eileen 0035386 20122434.

Galloon Thursday Club Monthly Social Evening in Mulligan’s Lounge, Newtownbutler on this Thursday 20 October starting at 7.00 pm. New Members are always welcome.

Table Quiz in aid of Cystic Fibrosis in Don Carragh Hotel, Lisnaskea on Friday 21 October starting at 9.00 pm sharp.

St Vincent de Paul Society Monthly Collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend. Please support.

Don’t forget your blue envelope (Repair and Maintenance) is also due this week – it can be paid any Sunday of the month. We remind you again that the suggested contribution is £10.00 per month minimum = £2.50 per week.

Newtownbutler: Morning Mass on Tuesday at 10.00 am. Please Note that there will be no Morning Masses on the days there are Evening Masses. Evening Masses: Wednesday and Friday at 7.00 pm. Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30 pm. Sunday Morning Mass at 11.30 am. Confessions: Saturday 12.00-1.00 pm. Eucharistic Ministers: Please Note: If you are unable to attend please arrange a substitute

Saturday 15.10.11 Margaret Quaile, Dearbhla McPhillips. Sunday 16.10.11: Ethna McGovern, Marie Keenan. Saturday 22.10.11: Garbhan McPhillips, Shannon Courtney. Sunday 23.10.11: Paddy Conlon, Sinead Crudden.

Anniversary Masses: Sat 6.30 pm: John & Eileen O’Keefe, Lurganboy Pk. Sun 11.30 am: Hugh Reilly, Galloon Island. Tues 10.00 am: Susan & Benny Mullen, Derrykenny. Wed 7.00 pm: John McCaffrey & The Beggan Family, Clonaroo. Thur 10.00 am: The Tinneny Family, Goladuff. Frid 7.00 pm: Peter & Cathleen Fitzpatrick, Cornavray. Sat 10.00 am; Hugh Reilly, Kilnacran. Sat 6.30 pm: Tom Crudden, High St. Sun 11.30 am: David Sturton & Jack Maguire, Cormonela /London and Margaret and Jim McCormack. Donagh: Sunday Morning Mass: 10.00 am: Evening Masses: Monday and Thursday at 7.00 pm. Eucharistic Ministers:. Sunday 16.10.11: Sinead McCormack, Michael McDermott. Sunday 23.10.11: Bronagh Logan, Brendan Mulligan

Anniversary Masses: Sunday 16-10.00 am: Peter McKenna, Kilmore. Monday 17-7.00 pm: Hugh and Eileen Connolly, Adrian Heights. Sunday 23-10.00 am: Pat and Mary Jane Connolly and sons Raymond and Gabriel, Donagh.

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The Twenty Eighth Sunday of the Year Parish of Galloon 9 October 2011

Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640

Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hour’s service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165

Today the New Responses and Prayers said by the congregation are included on the Parish Bulletin.

A Real Royal Wedding: Today’s Gospel is difficult. Stories of judgement, weeping and gnashing of teeth just don’t appeal to most people. Failure to turn up to a dinner party was of course bad manners. To refuse an invite to a royal wedding was even more serious. To kill the servants or messengers who came to you with the invite… well that is pushing things a bit far. As with all parables, there is more to this than meets the eye. God wants to be in a relationship with each of us. We are all invited to his banquet. We exclude ourselves from being in fellowship with him, from his hospitality, when we give God the brush-off. We sometimes do our best to put ourselves outside of his presence. So what host would not be offended? And what about that poor chap who did come but was not suitably dressed? If we accept the invitation we should be ready for change and not just change of an outer garment. The issue for Matthew is the replacement of the unworthy in the community with those who have responded to Jesus’ demands for his Kingdom. And as usual, they are not the people you would expect!

Saints of the Week: Saturday 15 - St Teresa of Avila wrote much on prayer and the Spiritual Life. Patron of lace makers and headache sufferers.

October Evening Masses: Monday and Thursday at 7.00 pm in Donagh and Wednesday and Friday evening at 7.00 pm in Newtownbutler.

Newtownbutler: Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm; on Sunday from 7.00-9.00 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30-10.30 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.

Mass Servers: Please note that there is a change in the groups until new groups are sorted.

09.10.11: New Group 3: Brendan Flanagan, Dylan Greene, Conor Quinn, Daniel McGovern, Dylan Young.

16.10.11: New Group 1: Megan Harte, Amy Wilson, Damien McCabe, Niall Woods

Church Renovation: The Parish Bulletin is now on line. Loose Change: If anyone has loose change about in jars, it would be appreciated and can be left in at the weekend Masses. Check out website: www.galloonparish.com

St Mary’s Primary School, Newtownbutler: P2-P7 Parent Information Evening in the school on this Monday night 10 October at 7.30 pm. Topic: Linguistic Phonics and Spelling – Helping your child at home. Presented by guest speaker Sylvia Thornton. Anyone who helps with homework is welcome to join us (eg: grandparents, child minders, etc.)

Mount Lourdes Past Pupils’ Retreat will be held on Saturday 15 October at 9.45 am in the Convent of Mercy, Enniskillen and will be conducted by Fr John Keane. For further information contact Margaret 0035347 51725. Everybody welcome.

St Vincent de Paul Society Monthly Collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend. Please support.

Newtownbutler: Morning Mass at 10.00 am except Wednesday and Friday. Evening Masses: Wednesday and Friday at 7.00 pm. Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30 pm. Sunday Morning Mass at 11.30 am. Confessions: Saturday 12.00-1.00 pm. Eucharistic Ministers: Please Note: If you are unable to attend please arrange a substitute Saturday 8.10.11: Catherine Conlon, Michaela Fitzpatrick. Sunday 09.10.11: Annie Leonard, Nicki Conlon. Saturday 15.10.11 Margaret Quaile, Dearbhla McPhillips. Sunday 16.10.11: Ethna McGovern, Marie Keenan.

Anniversary Masses: Saturday 6.30 pm: Ryan Parker, Mullynagowan. Sunday 11.30 am: Jack, Mary Anne and Jimmy Connolly. Monday 10.00 am: Con and Mary Barton, Killaloe, Co Clare. Wednesday 7.00 pm: The McGovern Family, Lehinch and Mary Frances McNulty, Galloon Gardens. Thursday 10.00 am: Rose and Patrick McNamee, High Street. Friday 7.00 pm: Tommy McPhillips, Bridge Street. Saturday 10.00 am: Francie McGovern, Galloon Gardens and The Deceased Family Members of the McGovern Family, Cullion. Saturday 6.30 pm: John and Eileen O’Keefe, Lurganboy Park. Sunday 11.30 am: Hugh Reilly, Galloon Island. Donagh: Sunday Morning Mass: 10.00 am: Evening Masses: Monday and Thursday at 7.00 pm. For the rest of the week arranged day by day. Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 09.10.11: Jenna Connolly, Noleen Maguire. Sunday 16.10.11: Sinead McCormack, Michael McDermott.

Anniversary Masses: Sunday 9-10.00 am: Dorothy McGeehan and George Taylor, Aughaglough. Monday 10-7.00 pm: John, Thomas and Teresa Lunch and son Martin Aughnaglough and Toonaboy. Sunday 16-10.00 am: Peter McKenna, Kilmore. Monday 17-7.00 pm: Hugh and Eileen Connolly, Adrian Heights.

Donagh Wee Folk Group Clothing Collection: There will be an opportunity to get rid of unwanted clothes, shoes and handbags on Friday 14 October 2011. Drop off time at Playgroup from 9.30 am-12.00 noon

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The Twenty Seventh Sunday of the Year Parish of Galloon 2 October 2011

Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640

Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hour’s service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165

Today the New Responses and Prayers said by the congregation are included on the Parish Bulletin.

Day for Life: This celebration, is in response to the proposal of the late Pope John Paul II that ‘a day for life be celebrated each year in every country to foster in individual consciences, in families, in the Church, and in civil society, recognition of the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition’. (Evangelium Vitae #85).

Saints of the Week: Tuesday 4 October: St Francis of Assisi. Friday 7 October-Our Lady of the Rosary: Mary Queen of the Rosary, Pray for us. Also the First Friday of October: Morning Mass in Newtownbutler at 10.00 am. Evening Mass in Donagh at 7.00 pm.

Confessions for First Friday: In Newtownbutler on Thursday evening 7.00-8.00 pm and in Donagh on Friday Evening before the Evening Mass.

Visitation for the First Friday: Thursday-Donagh Area, Camphill Park, Killaghy, Derryadd and Ports. Friday-The Town Area, and The Islands.

October Evening Masses: Monday and Friday at 7.00 pm in Donagh and Wednesday evening at 7.00 pm in Newtownbutler.

Newtownbutler: Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm; on Sunday from 7.00-9.00 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30-10.30 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.

Mass Servers: Please note that there is a change in the groups until new groups are sorted.

02.10.11: New Group 2: Meabh McDaid, Emilia McCormick, Oisin Martin, Darragh O’Reilly.

09.10.11: New Group 3: Brendan Flanagan, Dylan Greene, Conor Quinn, Daniel McGovern, Dylan Young.

Set Dancing Classes in the Millennium Hall, Donagh every Monday night continues from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm. Admission £3.00 per night. Everyone welcome especially Beginners. New Class – New Teacher.

Drumhowan Hunt Club presents 32nd Annual Huntsmans Charity Ball in Drumhowan Community Centre on this Monday 3 October 2011. Music by Dermot McConnell Cajun Country Band. Dancing from 9.00 pm to late. Refreshments served. All Donations go to charity.

Galloon Branch of St Joseph’s Young Priests wish to thank everyone who contributed to their collection in the parish this year. The sum of €1200 was sent to Head Office in Dublin for the Education of Students to the priesthood. Winners of the Draw: 1st Food Hamper – Eugene O’Harte. 2nd Biscuits – Angela Smyth. 3rd Bottle Brandy-Margaret McCarron. 4th Bottle of Whiskey-Bernadette Mohan. 5th Meat Voucher-Carmel Mohan. 6th £10 –James Mulligan. 7th and 8th Bottle of Wine-Sean Carey and Michael Mohan. 9th Perfume Set-Geneieve Crudden. 10th Box of Biscuits – Angela Doran.

St Comhghall’s College, Lisnaskea Important Notice: Due to industrial action the School Canteen will be closed on this Wednesday 5 October. The school will be open for all pupils as normal and all pupils are asked to bring a packed lunch on the day.

Collectors for October: Saturday 6.30 pm: Eamonn Lynch, Richie McPhillips, Finian Swift, Thomas Caughey. Sunday 11.30 am: Fergus McQuillian, Eugene O’Harte, Sean McDermott, Sean Sharkey.

Ladies to help to clean the Church: Thraise McPhillips, Patricia Devlin, Sinead Quinn, Brigine Fitzpatrick.

Pray for the repose of the souls of Anna Goodwin, Gubb and Gretta McCorry, Drumhose, Lisnaskea who died during the week. May God grant them eternal rest and comfort their grieving family and friends.

Newtownbutler: Morning Mass at 10.00 am except Wednesday. Evening Mass: Wednesday 7.00 pm. Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30 pm. Sunday Morning Mass at 11.30 am. Confessions: Thursday 7.00-8.00 pm; Saturday 12.00-1.00 pm. Eucharistic Ministers: Please Note: If you are unable to attend please arrange a substitute Saturday 1.10.11: Gerry Kearns, Martha Mohan. Sunday 2.10.11: Bernie Parker, Phil McGovern. Saturday 8.10.11: Catherine Conlon, Michaela Fitzpatrick. Sunday 09.10.11: Annie Leonard, Nicki Conlon.

Anniversary Masses: Saturday 6.30 pm: John and Mary Maguire, Kilgarret. Sunday 11.30 am: John and Monica Connolly, Carrigans. Tuesday 10.00 am: The Tinneny Family, Goladuff. Wednesday 7.00 pm: John and Kathleen Parker, Lurganboy Park. Saturday 10.00 am: Ellen and Eddie Boyle, Cornavray. Saturday 6.30 pm: Ryan Parker, Mullynagowan. Sunday 11.30 am: Jack, Mary Anne and Jimmy Connolly. Donagh: Sunday Morning Mass: 10.00 am: Evening Mass: Monday and Friday at 7.00 pm. For the rest of the week arranged day by day. Confessions on Friday evening before the 7.00 pm Mass.

Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 2.10.11: Catriona Curran, Cassie Cadden. Sunday 09.10.11: Jenna Connolly, Noleen Maguire.

Anniversary Masses: Sunday 2-10.00 am: Eamon, Ellie, Angela, John and Mary Jane Carey, Kieranmore. Monday 3-7.00 pm: Joe and Agnes Tierney, Moorlough. Friday 7-7.00 pm: Pap and Mary Bridget Mowen, Kilmacbrack. Sunday 9-10.00 am: Dorothy McGeehan and George Taylor, Aughaglough.

Donagh Wee Folk: Collection will be taken up today Sunday at 10.00 am Mass for Donagh Wee Folk

Pioneer Meeting in Donagh on Tuesday 4 October at 8.00 pm.

St Vincent de Paul Society Meeting in Donagh on Friday 7 October after the Mass.

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