Fourth Sunday of Lent Parish of Galloon 14 March 2010
Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640
Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hours service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165
Wisdom doesn’t come from machines, even from supercomputers that use 147,456 processors to simulate just 1 per cent of the human
brain. The director of America’s National Science Foundation claims that supercomputers ‘let you get closer to the truth’. Good to know! Yet even better is to know that when you accept God’s word without calculation you find real truth even more quickly.
St Patrick’s Day – Wednesday 17 March: ‘Hail, Glorious St Patrick, Dear Saint of our Isle, on us your poor children, bestow a sweet smile’. Happy St Patrick’s Day. St Patrick’s Day Masses: Vigil Mass in both Churches at 7.00 pm. on Tuesday 16 March. Morning Mass in both Churches on Wednesday 17th March at 10.00 am. Irish Language Collection will be taken up at all Masses.
Evening Lenten Masses in Newtownbutler on Tuesday (Vigil Mass) and Friday at 7.00 pm. There will be No Morning Mass on Friday in Newtown. In Donagh on Monday, Tuesday (Vigil Mass) and Thursday at 7.00 pm.
Newtownbutler Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm and after the 7.00 pm Mass until 9.00 pm. Sunday 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 21.03.10: Group 3: Ciara Martin, Aine Martin, Shannon Beattie, Niamh Kearns, Erin Cadden,Dawn Marie Clancy.
Church Renovation: Please check the website for 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 New Envelopes: We have three weeks to get the new envelopes out – our thanks to all those who help in their distribution. If you are now in receipt of income, or new into the parish or if you have moved house and still within the parish, please let one of the Priests know so that we can get a box of envelopes to you and at the same time update our address book. As always we remind you that all have an obligation to their parish and to help financially in its upkeep. This year each one of you will have an extra envelope monthly in your box for the Church Repairs Fund and it is hoped that you the people will contributed a subscription of a maximum of £10 each month.
New Eucharistic Ministers training course this Monday night 15 March 2010 in St Mary’s P S, Newtownbutler starting at 8.00 pm.
First Confessions for the Pupils of both schools in the parish will take place on Tuesday 23 March 2010. In St Mary’s Church, Newtownbutler at 7.30 pm and in St Patrick’s Church, Donagh at 7.00 pm.
Diocese of Clogher Lourdes Pilgrimage led by Bishop Duffy from Tuesday 6-Sunday 11 July 2010. Total price €730 (or sterling equivalent at time of payment). This includes Belfast/Lourdes return air transportation, NB total price includes coach transfer to/from Belfast Airport from designated points throughout the diocese. To book invalid place please contact Canon J Mullen, Priests House, Lisnaskea Tel: 028677 21342 (from south 048 677 21342). To book Pilgrim places please contact pilgrimage secretary P J McGilly , Clogher Diocesan Pilgrimage Office, Drumsastry Newtownbutler. Tel: 028677 37850 (from south (048 67737850). Five nights accommodation in Lourdes based on sharing twin bedded rooms with facilities. All meals for the duration of your stay. Comprehensive insurance and Airport tax. Full assistance of a Pilgrimages Abroad representative.
Galloon Thursday Club Social Evening will take place on this Thursday night 18 March in Mulligan’s Lounge starting at 7.00 pm. Everyone welcome.
St Joseph’s Young Priests Society Collection at all Masses next weekend.
Parish Collection 07.03.10: The Priests of the Parish thank you for your offerings on 07.03.10. As well some white envelopes were returned with amount of £336.20 & €21.10. Loose change £205.40 and €21.90. Total to the Parish Funds £541.60 and €43.00.
Pray for the souls of Johnny Cadden, Adrian Heights, Donagh, Thomas McCusker, London, (brother of the late John Joe McCusker, Treacy Terrace, Cecil Higgins, Saintfield, (brother-in-law of the late Maureen Sharkey, Crom Road) and Mark Logue, Aghagay Park who died during the week. May God grant them eternal rest and comfort their grieving families and friends.
Newtownbutler: Morning Mass at 10.00 am. (No Morning Mass on Friday). Evening Mass: Tuesday (Vigil Mass) 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.
Anniversary Masses: Sat 6.30 pm: Richard Woods, Cullion. Sunday 11.30 am: Anita Fitzpatrick, Clonaroo. Tuesday 7.00 pm: Bob West and The Deceased Family Members, Lehinch. Friday 7.00 pm: Donald, Annie and Patrick O’Harte, Clonmaulin. Saturday 10.00 am: Paddy Teresa Burns, Camphill Park. Saturday 6.30 pm: The Graham Family, Lurganboy Park and Gortgommon. Sunday 11.30 am: Dot and Eddie McGovern, Mullaghboy.
Donagh: Sun Mass at 10.00 am. Evening Mass: Monday Tuesday (Vigil Mass) & Thursday at 7.00 pm. Morning Mass on Wednesday (St Patrick’s Day) at 10.00 am. For the rest of the week as arranged day by day. Anniversary Masses: Sun 14-10.00 am: Elizabeth Grue & Deceased Family Members, Kilturk. Monday 15-7.00 pm: Susan McGowan, Lisnaskea. Tuesday 16-7.00 pm: Fr James Mohan. Sunday 21-10.00 am: Sean McMahon, Donagh Cottage.
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Third Sunday of Lent Parish of Galloon 7 March 2010
Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640
Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hours service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165
Googling is good for you: A google a day keeps the doctor away, researchers have found. Surfing the Net, even more than reading, boosts the brain. And its effects last long after the surfing stops. One theory holds that surfing stretches the brain by making it perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Fine! But let’s not forget what drives the search in the first place. And I don’t mean the hard drive. I mean curiosity. Were this lacing there would be no activity. Curiosity stimulates the search. It’s what puts Moses in touch with God in our First Reading today. (Exod 3:1-8, 13-15). He sees something that arouses his curiosity: a burning bush that’s not consumed. His curiosity gets the better of him and because it does we discover two very important things; about God: he cares for us; about human beings: we’re holy. God tells Moses to come no closer and to take off his sandals because he’s on holy ground – God’s turf. I used to think that he was letting Moses know how unworthy he was to approach him. How wrong I was! God is saying the exact opposite. Not being gods we must maintain some distance from him, yet nothing should come between us, not even a pair of sandals. Only what comes directly from the hand of God is worthy to be near him – hence the naked sole. Moses is a murderer. Yet God calls him. It’s easy to see God through goodness. But can we see him when evil blocks the view? If not, then let’s remember a murderer and a burning bush.
Evening Lenten Masses in Newtownbutler on Wednesday and Friday at 7.00 pm. There will be No Morning Mass on Wednesday and Friday in Newtownbutler. In Donagh on Monday and Thursday at 7.00 pm.
Newtownbutler Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm and after the 7.00 pm Mass until 9.00pm.
Sunday 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 14.03.10: G 2: Darren Reilly, Ned Crudden, Jessica Rice, Chloe Harte, Molly McGloin, Tara Gordon, Eamonn McCabe
Church Renovation: Please check the website for 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
New Eucharistic Ministers training course continues this Monday night 8 March 2010 in St Mary’s Primary School, Newtownbutler starting at 8.00 pm.
THANK YOU: On behalf of Trocaire, Kevin Donnelly, Donor Services Manager, would like to thank you for your most generous donation of £5300.00 and €900.00 to Troicaire, which will really help people whose lives have been torn apart by the earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It is estimated that 230,000 people have died and over 3 million people have been displaced without food or clean water. I would be grateful if you would convey our sincere gratitude to all your parishioners for their thoughtful generosity. Trocaire’s partner, CRS and Caritas Haiti, are responding to the disaster. CRS is distributing food, water and hygiene kits through informal camps in the city. They are also focussed on delivering basic medical supplies such as gauze and syringes to hospitals in the city. Caritas Haiti runs over 200 hospitals and medical centres in the country and is skilled in the provision of clean water and sanitation which is crucial in this response. The generosity of supporters like you, in these difficult times, is hugely important and vital in our efforts to ensure that the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world are not forgotten. Thank you again, for your immediate, loyal and generous support. First Confessions for the Pupils of both schools in the parish will take place on Tuesday 23 March 2010. In St Mary’s Church, Newtownbutler at 7.30 pm and in St Patrick’s Church, Donagh at 7.00 pm.
St Vincent de Paul Society is holding an information evening for new members of the Immaculate Conception Conference, Newtownbutler and Donagh on Wednesday 10 March at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre, Newtownbutler. We are hoping to recruit new members for the above mentioned Conference in the current economic clement the workload of the Local Conference has increased significantly and we would welcome new members to have and continue the good work of the society.
Chernobyl Meeting in Creighton Hotel, Clones on Tuesday 9 March at 8.30 pm. Anyone interested in hosting children from Chernobyl please contact either Thraise McPhillips or Marie Sharkey or attend this meeting where full details will be talked about.
Newtownbutler Pioneer Centre Meeting on this Tuesday 9 March at 8.00 pm in Canon Murphy’s house.
Diocese of Clogher Lourdes Pilgrimage led by Bishop Duffy from Tuesday 6-Sunday 11 July 2010. Total price €730 (or sterling equivalent at time of payment). This includes Belfast/Lourdes return air transportation, NB total price includes coach transfer to/from Belfast Airport from designated points throughout the diocese. To book invalid place please contact Canon J Mullen, Priests House, Lisnaskea Tel: 028677 21342 (from south 048 677 21342). To book Pilgrim places please contact pilgrimage secretary P J McGilly , Clogher Diocesan Pilgrimage Office, Drumsastry Newtownbutler. Tel: 028677 37850 (from south (048 67737850). Five nights accommodation in Lourdes based on sharing twin bedded rooms with facilities. All meals for the duration of your stay. Comprehensive insurance and Airport tax. Full assistance of a Pilgrimages Abroad representative. First Fermanagh Ladies GFC is having a Ceili and Old Tyme Dance in the Parish Hall, Newtownbutler on next Saturday night 13 March from 10.00 pm – 12.30 am. Supper Served. Admission £5.00. Music by Larry & Co
Parish Collection 28.02: £1457.10 & €145.80. Loose change £154.20 and €55.30. Total to the Parish Funds £1611.30 and €201.10.
Pray for the soul of Paddy Foster, Magheraveely who died last weekend. May God grant him eternal rest and comfort his grieving family and friends.
Newtownbutler: Morning Mass at 10.00 am. (No Morning Mass on Wednesday and Friday). Evening Mass for Lent: Wednesday and Friday at 7.00 pm. Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30 pm. Sunday Morning Mass at 11.30 am. Confessions: Saturday 12.00-1.00pm.
Anniversary Masses: Sat 6.30 pm: The Gunn Family, Derrykenny. Sun 11.30 am: Deceased Members of First Fermanagh GFC. Mon 10.00 am: William & Margaret McGilly, Drumsastry. Wed 7.00 pm: Hughie McCaffrey, Camphill Pk.
Frid 7.00 pm: Kathleen Keenan & Deceased Family Members, Drummural. Sat 10.00 am: Mary Kathleen Wilson, Treacy Terrace. Sat 6.30 pm: Richard Woods, Cullion. Sunday 11.30 am: Anita Fitzpatrick,Clonaroo.
Donagh: Sun Mass at 10.00 am. Evening Mass: Monday & Thursday at 7.00 pm. For the rest of the week as arranged day by day.
Anniversary Masses: Sun 7-10.00 am: Mary McGeary, Ballyhullagh. Mon 8-7.00 pm: Margaret & Eddie McHugh, Kilturk. Sun 14-10.00 am: Elizabeth Grue & Deceased Family Members, Kilturk. Monday 1507.00 pm: Susan McGowan, Lisnaskea.
Pioneer Meeting in Donagh on Tuesday night 9 March at 8.00 pm.
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The Sixth Sunday of the Year Parish of Galloon 14 February 2010
Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640
Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hours service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165
DAY OF PRAYER FOR TEMPERANCE
Today-Sunday 14 February: At the 11.30 am Mass in Newtownbutler and the 10.00 am Mass in Donagh the Young People for Confirmation will be given the Pledge. It’s part of their preparation for Confirmation and willingness, with the support of their parents and families to undertake something difficult as they grow into their teenage years. Congratulations to all of them and to all who are becoming Young Pioneers.
Newtownbutler Pioneer Centre are asking any of the parishioners with the Newtownbutler Pioneer Centre who are Pioneers and are entitled to a 25 year Pin or 50 year Pin to please give their name in to the Sacristy or any member of the Pioneer Centre who will be at the back of the church after this morning Mass. We would like to organise a social evening to present the pins and have a celebration evening.
Next Wednesday 17 February: Ash Wednesday – Lent begins. A day of Fast and Abstinence. The time to repent and turn back is now. Catholics between the age of 18 and 60 fast today. All over14 abstain from meat. Ashes will be Blessed all Masses and distributed with the help of Eucharistic Ministers. In both Churches Morning Mass at 10.00 am and Evening Mass at 7.00 pm. Trocaire Fast Boxes are available at the back of the Church. It is recommended that each family have a fast box on display all during Lent and that each family member be encouraged to put something into it each day of Lent. The Fast Box on display in the Living Room is a daily reminder to all of us of so many in the World who are less off than we are. Evening Lenten Masses in Newtownbutler on Friday at 7.00 pm and in Donagh on Thursday at 7.00 pm.
Newtownbutler Eucharistic Adoration commences in St Mary’s Church, on next Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) 17 February. Times for Adoration: Wednesday 10.30 am 60 2.00 pm and after the 7.00 pm Mass until 9.00 pm. Sunday 7.00-9.00 pm.
Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday 7.30-10.30 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.
Mass Servers 21.02.2010: Group 2: Darren Reilly, Ned Crudden, Jessica Rice, Chloe Harte, Molly McGloin, Tara Gordon, Eamonn McCabe
Church Renovation: Please check the website for Pictures of making St Brigid’s crosses now up on website.
St Mary’s Primary School Christmas Pageant highlights are also on the website. For a full copy contact Michael McPhillips or Dympna McAviney. Also the Parish Bulletin is now on line also. 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
Galloon Thursday Club Monthly Social Evening takes place this Thursday night 18 February in Mulligan’s Lounge starting at 7.00 pm. Everyone welcome.
First Confessions for the Pupils of St Mary’s Primary School, Newtownbutler will take place on Tuesday 23 March at 7.30 pm in St Mary’s Church.
Faith and Light Fiesta today Sunday 14 February 2010 in St Mary’s Primary School, Newtownbutler starting at 3.00 pm. Newtownbutler Cross Community Playgroup is having a Jumble Sale in the Parish Hall, Newtownbutler on Saturday 20 February starting at 12.00 noon.
Child Protection Meeting in St Mary’s Primary School, Newtownbutler at 7.30 pm on this Monday night 15 February for all parents of the children serving at Mass in the Parish. This is in relation to Child Protection and hopefully all parents will be in attendance. Enniskillen Wheelchair Loan Service: See Notices at the back of both Churches. A Fundraising Table Quiz is being held in Blakes of the Hallow, Enniskillen on Friday 5 March starting at 9.00 pm. They welcome your support. Old Tyme Dancing Classes are starting in the Community Centre, Newtownbutler on Monday nights starting 22 February from 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm.If you are interested please attend and full details will be given on the night.
Fermanagh Enterprise Limited: Starting A Business or turn your hobby into a full/part time business – for Free Advice and Training contact Fermanagh Enterprise Ltd Tel: 028 66323117 or Email info@fermanaghenterprise.com website www.fermanaghenterprise.com Full details are displayed on the notice boards at the back of each church. Pray for the repose of the soul of Felix Connolly, Manchester (brother of James Connolly, Drumlone) who died during the week. May God grant him eternal rest and comfort his grieving families. Parish Collection 07.02.10: The Priests of the Parish thank you for your offerings on 7.2.10. White Envelopes returned £168.30 and €27.00. Loose change £132.20 and €41.90. Total to the Parish Funds £300.50 and €68.90. Haiti Collection £5100.00 and €900.00. Our sincere thanks. Collection for Education of Student to the Priesthood is due. (Can be paid in anytime during this month). Please be generous.
Newtownbutler: Morning Mass at 10.00 am. (No Morning Mass on Friday). Evening Masses for Lent: 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.
Anniversary Masses: Sat 6.30 pm: Rose Ann Creighan, Keady. Sun 11.30 am: Benny & Jim Allen, High Street. Wed 10.00 am: Gerry Wilson and Deceased Wilson Family, Camphill Park. Wed 7.00 pm: The Caughey Family, Killaghy. Frid 7.00 pm: Bridget Mulligan and Bridget Quaile, Camphill Park. Sat 10.00 am: Catherine Courtney, Staraghan. Sat 6.30 pm: Ann Rennick, Aghagay. Sunday 11.30 am: Frank Carey, Lurganboy Park.
Donagh: Sun Mass at 10.00 am. Morning Mass on Wednesday (Ash Wednesday). Evening Mass: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7.00 pm. For the rest of the week as arranged day by day. Anniversary Masses: Sun 14-10.00 am: Martin Lynch, Tonnaboy. Mon 15-7.00 pm: John & Annie Goldrick, Donagh. Thurs 18 -7.00 pm: John and Margaret Mohan and The Deceased Family Members. Sunday 21-10.00 am: Tommy Fitzpatrick, Bohasset.
Donagh Community thank all those who helped to collect and donated towards a street collection in Lisnaskea last weekend towards Haiti Appeal. Collected £2929.00 and €674. A Big Thank You to all.
St Vincent De Paul collection at all masses this weekend.
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The Fifth Sunday of the Year Parish of Galloon 7 February 2010
Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640
Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hours service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165
It doesn’t have to be perfect but it has to be real: There has to be something reassuring in today’s readings insofar as we are reminded that God is not looking for perfection but rather willingness to try to do better. Isaiah put forward reasons why he’s not the one to speak but his mouth is touched and a voice is found. Paul feels unworthy to be even named apostle but accepts the name since he believes is trying and rooting himself in the gospel he has heard. The fishermen gave what they had to give, the use of their boat, in order for Jesus to speak to all gathered and ready to listen. It’s all about making an effort, being willing to try and hoping for the best. There isn’t much reference to perfection in today’s readings but there’s an invitation to do our best. Even the water that seemed to have no fish, found itself giving a plentiful supply. The fisherman Peter fell to his knees but was told to stand up – a walker, a doer was needed. There was work to be done. There still is. Don’t ever underestimate the difference we can make.
It doesn’t have to be perfect but it has to be real.
Newtownbutler: Eucharistic Adoration in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Sunday from 7.00-9.00 pm.
Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday 7.30-10.30 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.
Mass Servers 14.02.2010: Group 1: Caithlin Crudden, Cara and Ronan McLoughlin, Shannon Montgomery, Sean McDermott, Jordan Warren.
Church Renovation: The Committee met last Monday night, 1 February. Our thanks to those who attended and those who sent apologies. There was a big discussion on where we go from here. The Gala Ball doesn’t appear to have great support so it was decided to shelve it for the present. There is still money to be paid on the work completed – how much is not know yet. New toilets are essential as is extra car parking facilities. A fully fitted Parish Office and Meeting Room as well as a Prayer Room. Planning permission is not through yet for any of these projects but it is hoped to have it through in the next three months. It’s imperative that the fund raising be continued. Coming from last Monday nights meeting it was suggested that everyone have a monthly envelope and make a donation of £10.00 minimum per month over a period of time. It could also be paid by direct debit. It was decided that parishioners be informed of this to get re-actions. The Fun Walk will go ahead again this year. Any suggestions as to what route. Please check the website for the Colouring Competition winners and also the Parish Bulletin. Loose Change: If anyone has loose change about in boxes or jars, it would be appreciated and can be left in at the weekend Masses. Check out website at www.galloonparish.com
St Joseph’s Young Priests Society monthly meeting will take place this month on this Monday 8 February after the 7.00 pm Mass in the Adoration Bookshop, Donagh. Everyone welcome.
Temperance Sunday-14 February: Next Sunday is Temperance Sunday. At the 11.30 am Mass, Newtownbutler and the 10.00 am Mass in Donagh the children for Confirmation will be given the Pledge. It’s part of their preparation for Confirmation and a willingness, with the support of their parents and families to undertake something difficult as they grow into their teenage years.
Newtownbutler Pioneer Centre are asking any of the parishioners with the Newtownbutler Pioneer Centre who are Pioneers and are entitled to a 25 year Pin or 50 year Pin to please give their name in to the Sacristy or any member of the Pioneer Centre within the next two weeks.
Faith and Light Fiesta will take place on next Sunday 14 February 2010 in St Mary’s Primary School, Newtownbutler starting at 3.00 pm. Newtownbutler Cross Community Playgroup is having a Jumble Sale in the Parish Hall, Newtownbutler on Saturday 20 February starting at 12.00 noon.
Pray for the repose of the soul of Tom McManus, England (husband of Theresa Melarkey), who died last weekend. May God grant him eternal rest and comfort his grieving families.
Parish Collection 31.01.10: £1241.20 and €225.30. Loose change £196.30 and €40.60. Total to the Parish Funds £1437.50 and €265.90. Haiti Collection £4000.00 and €800.00. Some more has come in during the week with another opportunity this weekend to give to this Collection. The Money will be sent off first thing on this Monday 8 February. Collection for Education of Student to the Priesthood is due this weekend 7 February. (Can be paid in anytime during this month). Please be generous.
Newtownbutler: Morning Mass at 10.00 am. Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30 pm. Sunday Morning Mass at 11.30 am.
Confessions: Saturday 12.00-1.00 pm. Anniversary Masses: Saturday 6.30 pm: Jack and Gretta Martin, Mullaghboy. Sunday 11.30 am: Mary Reilly, Lurganboy Park. Saturday 10.00 am: The Meehan Family, Enniskillen. Saturday 6.30 pm: Rose Ann Creighan, Keady. Sunday 11.30 am: Benny and Jim Allen, High Street.
Donagh: Sun Mass at 10.00 am. Evening Mass: Monday at 7.00 pm. Blessing of the Throats after this 7.00 pm Mass. For the rest of the week as arranged day by day.
Anniversary Masses: Sunday 7-10.00 am: Deceased of St Pat’s GFC. Monday 8-7.00 pm: Pat, Monica and Pearse O’Neill, Tattycam. Sunday 14-10.00 am: Martin Lynch, Tonnaboy.
Pioneer Meeting in Donagh on this Tuesday night, 9 February at 8.00 pm.
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The Fourth Sunday of the Year Parish of Galloon 31 January 2010
Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640
Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hours service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165
Cheer to Jeers: In the world of industry sales, there is a term called ‘Greenwash.’ It refers to the common practice of putting terms like ‘ecologically friendly’ ‘farm fresh’ recycled and recyclable’ on the packaging of your item. While some claims may be questionable, there’s no doubting that green is a promotional tool in these environmentally sensitive times. We’re used to things being dressed up. The public face, the flattering light, the best gloss, putting the ‘spin’ on some piece of news. We all like to make an impression – and strange as it may seem – that is precisely the impression we make. In some ways, everyone has three characters; that which they exhibit, that which they have and that which they think they have. We could also add the character that others think you have. For we all make the same mistake as the first hearers of Jesus in that Nazareth synagogue. The opinions of others vary as much in range as they do in error. We can’t do much to control that. However, we certainly can choose whether we spend our energies living according to the plan of others, or to the direction that God has appointed for you. The first step in dealing with misunderstanding is to
understand who you are. You do – don’t you?
Monday 1 February: Feast of St Breege (Brigid)-Muire Na Ngael – Mary of the Gael. Hospitality, almsgiving and care of the sick. Patron of scholars, poets, cattle, dairy workers. A day to get the rushes and make the traditional Brigid’s Crosses.
Tuesday 2 February: The Presentation of the Lord – Candelmas – Blessing
of the candles at the morning Mass in Newtownbutler and Donagh.
Wednesday 3 February: St Blaise-Patron for SoreThroats. The Blessings of St Blaise is a sign of our faith in God’s protection and love for us and for the sick.
The Blessing of Throats will be held in Newtownbutler Saturday morning at the 10.00 am Mass and in Donagh on Monday 8 Feb at the Evening Mass.
Friday 5th-St Agatha, Virgin and Martyr. Patron of bell founders. Friday 5-First Friday-Morning Mass in Newtownbutler at 10.00 am and Evening Mass in Donagh at 7.00 pm.
Confessions for First Friday: In Newtownbutler on Thursday from 7.00-8.00 pm and in Donagh on Friday before the Evening Mass. Saturday 6-First Saturday: We honour the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Queen of Peace, Pray for us. Blessing of the Throats will be at this Mass.
Visitation of the Sick and housebound: Thursday: Camphill Park, Killaghy, Derryadd and Donagh. Friday: The Town, Legmacaffrey, The Islands, Ports.
Newtownbutler: Eucharistic Adoration in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Sunday from 7.00-9.00 pm. Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday 7.30-10.30 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.
Mass Servers 07.02.2010: Group 3: Ciara Martin, Aine Martin, Shannon Beattie, Niamh Kearns, Erin Cadden, Dawn Marie Clancy.
Church Renovation: Committee Meeting will be held this Monday night 1 February in St Mary’s Primary School, Newtownbutler starting at 8.00 pm. Please check the website for the Colouring Competition winners and also the Parish Bulletin. Loose Change: If anyone has loose change about in boxes or jars, it would be appreciated and can be left in at the weekend Masses. Check out website at www.galloonparish.com Temperance Sunday-14 February: Day of Prayer for Temperance and taking of the Confirmation Pledge in the Parish. Full details later. St Brigid’s Day-Monday 1 February: Get Ready this week to make your St Brigid’s Crosses. Comes to the school (St Mary’s) tonight, Sunday 31 January at 7.00 pm.
Haiti Earthquake Appeal: There will be a Special Collection for this weekend-31st January. Please use your envelope marked Special Collection in your box of envelopes; or use an ordinary envelope of your own, and mark it ‘Haiti Appeal’.
Newtownbutler COMMA community multi media class continues this Thursday night in the Community Centre, NTB at 8.00 pm. Topic – Rural Life and Traditional Crafts. COMMA Class continues in the Millennium Hall, Donagh on Wednesday night at 8.30 pm. Topic – Old Cures. Newtownbutler Pioneer Meeting in Canon Murphy’s House this Tuesday night 2 February at 8.00 pm.Parish Pastoral Group: Please return the Return Slip for reply in as soon as possible. Boxes for returns at the back of the Churches.
Collectors for February 2010: Saturday 6.30 pm: John James Caughey, Eugene Hueston, Richie McPhillips, Oliver McGeehan. Sunday 11.30 am: Seamus O’Harte, Philip McDermott, John Erwin, Paddy Chapman. Ladies to help clean the Church: Rose Moore, Ethan McGovern, Bernie Erwin, Rosaleen Lynch.
St Joseph’s Young Priests Society monthly meeting will take place this month on next Monday 8 February after the 7.00 pm Mass in the Adoration Bookshop, Donagh. Everyone welcome.
Parish Collection 17.01.10: £1270.00 and €97.40. Loose change £156.10 and €58.70. Collection 24.01.10: £1065.60 and €66.20. Loose change £184.10 and €35.00. Total to the Parish Funds (2 weeks) £2675.80 and €257.30. Collection for Education of Student to the Priesthood is due next weekend 7 February. (Can be paid in anytime during this month). Please be generous.
Newtownbutler: Morning Mass at 10.00 am. Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30 pm. Sunday Morning Mass at 11.30 am.Confessions: Thursday 7.00-8.00 pm and Saturday 12.00-1.00 pm.
Anniversary Masses: Saturday 6.30 pm: James and Mary Ann McAdam, Camphill Park. Sunday 11.30 am: Winnie and Hugh Maxwell, Mullaghboy. Saturday 10.00 am: Joe and Catherine Woods and Deceased Members of the Woods and Maguire Families, Cullion and Clonaroo. Saturday 6.30 pm: Ann Rennick, Aghagay Park. Sunday 11.30 am: Mary Reilly, Lurganboy Park.
Donagh: Sun Mass at 10.00 am. Evening Mass: Monday and Friday 7.00 pm. For the rest of the week as arranged day by day. Anniversary Masses: Sunday 31-10.00 am: Madge Murray, Adrian Heights. Monday 1 Feb-nil. Friday 5-7.00 pm: Patrick and Kathleen Cannon, Adrian Heights. Sunday 7-10.00 am: Deceased of St Pat’s GFC.
The Hillside Women’s Group, Donagh are starting back on Tuesday 2 February with 8 weeks of Aerobics from 10.30 am-11.30 am. Admission £3.00. Everyone welcome.
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Second Sunday of Lent Parish of Galloon 28 February 2010
Priests of the Parish: Rev Michael King, PP; Tel: 67738229 Canon Edward Murphy, CC; Tel: 67738640
Newtownbutler Defibrillator Group: Voluntary out of hours service after 7.00 pm. Telephone 07699764165
Ups and Downs: For one reason or another we may feel a bit low; a night without sleep; a recent piece of bad news; a family tension, or a lingering burden. Just as we need the hope of brighter, longer days ahead to bring us through the winter, we need times to feel the closeness of Christ. True for the three apostles at Tabor – true for us. It’s real help to feel and know the companionship of Christ who has himself journeyed the heights and hollows: acclamations to make him king; attempts to banish and stone him; palms spread before him by a fickle crowd; a cross laid upon him and him upon it. Just as Christ came down from the mountain, we know that life cannot be spent on a mountain top, beautiful but remote and distant. There was another height for Him to climb – Calvary this time, not Tabor, Calvary of the darkened sky, his face covered with sweat and blood, no clothes to dazzle – they had been taken away, thieves for companions, no heavenly voice, only the din of scoffers. But Tabor and Calvary have one thing in common, Jesus prays on both summits. But for some today, God is missing, but not missed. It is not God who needs our prayer – we do. It’s not enough to be in Jesus’ company – we have to ‘Listen to Him’ – in other words to do as he says. By scripture, by his teaching, the informed conscience, advice of Christian friends. For best results this Lent, follow the maker’s instructions.
Trocaire Fast Boxes should be on display in every household in this parish – please make sure there is one in your home – available at the back of the Church. Encourage family members to give a little each day of Lent; it will be amazing what it will amount to. Evening Lenten Masses in Newtownbutler on Wednesday at 7.00 pm. There will be No Morning Mass on Wednesday in Newtownbutler. In Donagh on Monday and Friday at 7.00 pm. First Friday 5 March: We honour the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Mass in Newtownbutler at 10.00 am and in Donagh at 7.00 pm. Confessions on Thursday evening in Newtownbutler at 7.00 pm and in Donagh on Friday before the Evening Mass. Visitation of the Sick: Thursday-Camphill Park, Killaghy, Derryadd and The Donagh Area. Friday-The Town, Legmacaffrey, Ports and The Islands.
Newtownbutler Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm and after the 7.00 pm Mass until 9.00 pm. Sunday 7.00-9.00 pm. Eucharistic Adoration – in Adoration Chapel, Donagh on Monday, Wednesday 7.30-10.30 pm; Tuesday 10.00 am -10.30 pm. ‘Come and pray, Watch and pray one hour with me.
Mass Servers 07.03.10: G 1: Caithlin Crudden, Cara & Ronan McLoughlin, Shannon Montgomery, Sean McDermott, Jordan Warren.
Church Renovation:
Fund Raising Committee Meeting on this Tuesday night 2 March at 8.00 pm in St Mary’s Primary School, Newtownbutler. We look forward to a good attendance. Please check the website for 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
New Eucharistic Ministers: A Course to train new Ministers of the Eucharistic is arranged to take place in St Mary’s Primary School, Newtownbutler on the first three Monday nights of March (1st; 8th and 15th) starting at 8.00 pm. The course will last no longer than 1½ hours each night. The course will be conducted by Fr Macartan McQuaide, St Michael’s Enniskillen. Any of the old Ministers who would like to stay on is welcome to do so, and are also invited to attend the course. Some young people in St Michael’s and Mount Lourdes have already being trained and are helping out at school Masses in their respective schools are also invited to help out in the Parish – these are invited to come to the course on the third night, 15th March. It is hoped to have the new (and some of the former) Ministers up and running for Easter Sunday.
First Confessions for the Pupils of both schools in the parish will take place on Tuesday 23 March 2010. In St Mary’s Church, Newtownbutler at 7.30 pm and in St Patrick’s Church, Donagh at 7.00 pm. St Mary’s Primary School Christmas DVD is now available from Dympna McAviney or Michael McPhillips. Please check website.
Donagh COMMA Group Meeting this Wednesday night at 8.30 pm. This weeks talk looks at people’s memories of the Big Freeze of 1947. The group has now acquired a computer and scanner for the purpose of collecting old photographs of the area for to compile history book sometime in the future. If you have old photographs mention it to the group, also on Wednesday night a member will be available from 8.30 pm to scan pictures and you can have your photos back home and none mislaid. Help them to compile a book with everyone contributing to it.
Newtownbutler COMMA Group Meeting on this Thursday night at 8.00 pm. The subject this week will be memories of the railways and those who worked on them.
St Vincent de Paul Society is holding an information evening for new members of the Immaculate Conception Conference, Newtownbutler and Donagh on Wednesday 10 March at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre, Newtownbutler. We are hoping to recruit new members for the above mentioned Conference in the current economic clement the workload of the Local Conference has increased significantly and we would welcome new members to have and continue the good work of the Society.
St Joseph’s Young Priest Society Monthly Meeting in Donagh Adoration Bookshop after the 7.00 pm Mass on this Monday 1March. Friends of Londiani, Kenya: Carmel Sharkey will speak at all Masses this weekend about her trip to Kenya and to thank the people for their support and prayers.
Chernobyl Meeting in Creighton Hotel, Clones on Tuesday 9 March at 8.30 pm. Anyone interested in hosting children from Chernobyl please contact either Thraise McPhillips or Marie Sharkey or attend this meeting where full details will be talked about. Collectors for March 2010: Saturday 6.30 pm-Paul Fitzpatrick, Kevin Kellett, Nicholas Coyle, Mary Fitzpatrick. Sunday 11.30 am: Fergus McQuillan, Sean Sharkey, Ann Chapman, Liam Beattie. Ladies to help to clean the Church: May McMahon, Mary McKenna, Ethna McBrien, Siobhan McCartney, Nellie Conlon.
A Word of Thanks to a group of Parishioners who came together in Mulligan’s for a Table Quiz and raised £350.00 for the Haiti Appeal. Well Done. FOUND: Two pairs of glasses found in Church. Please apply in Vestry if you lost them.
Community Safety Event for over 55’s in Share Centre next Thursday 4 March for 10.00 am-4.00pm. Free Lunch and Refreshments.
Newtownbutler Pioneer Centre Meeting on next Tuesday 9 March at 8.00 pm in Canon Murphy’s house.
Clogher Diocese Pioneer Meeting on this Wednesday night 3 March at 8.00 pm in the Community Centre, Newtownbutler. Would members of the Newtownbutler Pioneer Centre please attend to discuss forth coming concert in April.
Parish Collection 21.02.10: £1132.50 and €93.80. Loose change £222.70 and €34.10. Total to the Parish Funds £1355.20 and €127.90. Collection for Education of Student to the Priesthood to date £1283.90 and €174.00. Last call for this collection, have you made your contribution? Newtownbutler: Morning Mass at 10.00 am. (No Morning Mass on Wednesday). Evening Mass: Wednesday at 7.00 pm. Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30 pm. Sunday Morning Mass at 11.30 am. Confessions: Thursday 7.00 pm; Saturday 12.00-1.00 pm.
Anniversary Masses: Sat 6.30 pm: John West, Galloon Gdns. Sun 11.30 am: Eugene & Mary Brady, Lurganboy PkTues 10.00 am: James Cadden, Main St. Wed 7.00 pm: Tommy & Peggy McCaffrey, Gortgarvan. Sat 10.00 am: Gerald & Kathleen McNamee, Main St. Sat 6.30 pm: The Gunn Family, Derrykenny. Sun 11.30 am: Deceased Members of First Fermanagh GFC.
Donagh: Sun Mass at 10.00 am. Evening Mass: Monday and Friday at 7.00 pm. For the rest of the week as arranged day by day.
Anniversary Masses: Mon 1st -7.00 pm: The Carey Family &Mary Flood, Lettergreen. Fri 5-7.00 pm: Edward & Rose McManus, Donagh Hill. Sun 7-10.00 am: Mary McGeary, Ballyhullagh.
