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Baptisms – We welcome into the Christian Community newly baptised Deegan, John, Brian Malone, McCooey Tce. And Logan, Patrick Carroll, Brittas, Grangebellew. Baptisms take place after 12.00pm Mass Sundays by prior arrangement with the priests of the parish.

Weddings At least 3 Months Notice is required for weddings by arrangement with the priests of the parish. Please check civil and religious requirements well in advance or the website gettingmarried.ie

Day Care Centre Meeting A meeting will be held in the Community Hall on Wednesday next (30th July) at 3.00pm to discuss the possibility of a Day Care Centre for Clogherhead. All are welcome to this meeting.

First Friday The sick and housebound will be attended as usual next Friday and Saturday.

Parish Draw Winners for Week 4
1st Prize €150, Eamonn Victory, Glebe, Grangebellew. Promoter: Fr.Paul
2nd Prize €50, Daisy Kirwan , Callystown. Promoter: Ann Rath
3rd Prize €25, Vincent Collier. Dales Promoter: Maura Kearney
4th Prize €25 Nigel Brunton, TEAGASC Promoter: Peter Dunne

The Parish Draw takes place in the Parochial House on Thursday at 7.30pm.

Church Gate Collection This weekend (26th/27th July) for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland

LIFEBOATS RNLI The annual Church Gate collection and flag day for the Clogherhead Station of the RNLI will be held next Sunday on 2nd & 3rd August.

Annual Blessing of the Boats Takes place on Sunday, August 3rd at 3.00pm.

Faithful Departed

We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, deceased family members and friends, recently deceased Philip McEvoy, Tony Connor and those for whom Masses are offered.

This Weekend
Saturday, July 26th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Henry, Elizabeth & Patrick Johnston & John & Ollie Kirk.
Sunday July 27th 9.00am Bernard & Noeleen Kirwan
12.00pm Eddie & Mary Burke
Walshestown 10.30am Matty, Jane, John, Noel & Ciaran Markey.

Weekdays 9.00am
Mon. Ted,Una & Angus Kilbane
Tues. Donal Dunne
Weds. Frank & Margaret Matthews
Thurs. Special Intention
Fri. Special Intention

Next Weekend
Saturday, August 2nd Vigil Mass 7.30pm. Michael Gorman
Sunday, August 3rd 9.00am..........................................
12.00pm The Byrne Family (Main St.) & Phillip McEvoy (MM)
Walshestown 10.30am Souls Lost At Sea.

Whist Drive in Aid of Autism: This Sunday, 27th July 2008, the whist drive in Cartown Community Hall shall be held in support of the Irish Guide Dogs and their Assistance Dogs Programme for Families of Children with Autism. The cards night begins at 9pm and all are welcome. A raffle will also be held on the night.

LMFM Broadcast Mass The Clogherhead Parish Saturday evening Vigil Mass 7.30pm on August 9th will be recorded for broadcast on Sunday, August 10th at 9.00am on Radio LMFM.

Cardinal Cahal B.Daly’s latest book "The Breaking of Bread: Biblical Reflections" will be launched in Armagh by Cardinal Brady this coming Wednesday 30 July, at 7.00 pm, at the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Memorial Library and Archive. All welcome.

CURA - Unexpected pregnancy is hard to face. We’re here to listen and not to judge. CURA provides a range of supports and services to women dealing with unplanned pregnancy. We also provide counselling and support service for the baby’s father and other family members. CURA Post Abortion Counselling. If someone has had an abortion and needs to talk about it CURA can help. CURA Dundalk, 17 Jocelyn Street, Open:- Mon, Tue, & Thur. 2.00pm-4.00pm. No appointment needed.
Drop-in Wed. 7.00pm-9.00pm by appointment or Phone 042 9337533 or 1850 622 626

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Parish Open Day July 13th 2008
A big ‘Thank You’ to all who helped make the Parish Open Day such a success last Sunday. The good Lord first for the sunshine; The parish finance and fund-raising committee who organised the events over a period of months beforehand. On the day itself to Miriam McCartney and her wonderful dancers and Joseph Dunne for the music which gave so much pleasure during the afternoon. For the gallant ladies of the Clogherhead Leisure Group who along with the ICA baked cakes and manned the stalls. For the 7th Louth Troop scouts and the Forge Farm Shop and Garden Centre on the Drogheda Road, Termonfeckin run by Owen and Geraldine Kirwan for the use of their decorative plants. And Aileen Byrne for running the raffle with volunteer help.
To Liam Reynolds for handling genealogy and historical enquiries and Mary Lynch and all who contributed to the sales as well as giving generously of their time throughout the day. And to all those who took the time to come and make the day what it was meant to be, a celebration of parish and community life and activity. (Total raised from cake, bric-a-brac,raffle sales &donations; €3,127). It was a day to remember!




We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, deceased family members and friends, recently deceased Philip McEvoy, Tony Connor and those for whom Masses are offered.

This Weekend – Saturday, July 19th Vigil Mass 7.30pm John, Patrick & Eileen Marry,
Jim & Joseph Smyth
Sunday July 20th 9.00am Michael & Maud Kelly
12.00pm The Burke Family (Chapel Road)
Walshestown 10.30am. Gerry Connor

Weekdays 9.00am
Mon. Rose Burke
Tues. Maire Hoey
Fri. Parish List of the Dead

Next Weekend Saturday, July 26th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Henry, Elizabeth &
Patrick Johnston and John Kirk.
Sunday July 27th 9.00am Bernard & Noeleen Kirwan
12.00pm Eddie & Mary Burke
Walshestown 10.30am Matty, Jane, John, Noel & Ciaran Markey.

Whist Drive in Aid of Autism: Next Sunday, 27th July 2008, the whist drive in Cartown Community Hall shall be held in support of the Irish Guide Dogs and their Assistance Dogs Programme for Families of Children with Autism. The cards night begins at 9pm and all are welcome. A raffle will also be held on the night.

Church Gate Collection this weekend for Clogherhead Scouts

Fr.Paul presents the Sunday Service on BBC Radio Ulster 92-95FM next Sunday (July 27th at 10.15am)

Cardinal Daly’s latest book "The Breaking of Bread: Biblical Reflections" will be launched in Armagh by Cardinal Brady on Wednesday 30 July, at 7.00 pm, at the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Memorial Library and Archive. All welcome.

Parish Draw Winners for Week 3
1st Prize €150, Moya Mullen, Carrickbaggot, Promoter: Carmel Corry
2nd Prize €50, Anne Marie Dyas, Dales Promoter: Maura Kearney
3rd Prize €25, Denise Kirwan, Strand Hill Promoter: Denise Kirwan
4th Prize €25 Ann McEvoy, Termonfeckin Promoter: Colette McLeer


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Special Priest’s Collection The special priest’s collection will be taken up after Holy Communion at all Masses this weekend.

Irish Cancer Society Have written to thank parishioners from Clogherhead and Walshestown who between them contributed€880 at the recent annual Church Gate Collection. Heartfelt thanks to all who contributed for their generosity.

CURA - Unexpected pregnancy is hard to face. We’re here to listen and not to judge. CURA provides a range of supports and services to women dealing with unplanned pregnancy. We also provide counselling and support service for the baby’s father and other family members. CURA Post Abortion Counselling. If someone has had an abortion and needs to talk about it CURA can help. CURA Dundalk, 17 Jocelyn Street, Open:- Mon, Tue, & Thur. 2.00pm-4.00pm. No appointment needed.
Drop-in Wed. 7.00pm-9.00pm by appointment or Phone 042 9337533 or 1850 622 626

Special Church Gate Collection Next Weekend (July 19th-20th)for local Clogherhead Scouts.

LIFEBOATS RNLI The annual Church Gate collection and flag day for the Clogherhead Station of the RNLI will be held in Clogherhead Parish on 2nd & 3rd August.

Day Care for Elderly There will be a meeting on Weds. July 30th (venue and time in next weeks bulletin) to discuss an action plan to assess and deal with the day care needs of the elderly in our area. Dermot Kierans from Drogheda’s Day Care Centre will be in attendance and all interested in the project are invited to attend.

Parish Open Day This Sunday July 13th The parochial house and church sacristy will be open from after the 12.00pm Mass until 5.30pm and will be the venue for a number of events including; cake sale, bring and buy sale, scouts demonstrations and activities for children, Irish dancing and traditional music. Tea and sandwiches and strawberries and cream will be served.
Please note that car parking for the afternoon is in the church grounds only – the parochial house driveway gates will be closed for reasons of safety. Please use the path between the church and the parochial house.

Faithful Departed

We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, deceased family members and friends, recently deceased Philip McEvoy, Tony Connor and those for whom Masses are offered.

This Weekend –
Saturday, July 12th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Siddy & Jack Casey / Maureen Kirwan
Sunday 9.00am Special Intention
12.00pm Mary Byrne (McCooey Tce.)
Walshestown 10.30am. Patrick Crilly & Margaret Dolan

Weekdays 9.00am
Weds. Special Intention
Thurs. Special Intention
Fri. Christy & Theresa Kirwan

Next Weekend
Saturday, July 19th Vigil Mass 7.30pm John, Patrick & Eileen Marry,
Jim & Joseph Smyth
Sunday July 20th 9.00am Michael & Maud Kelly
12.00pm The Burke Family (Chapel Road)
Walshestown 10.30am. Gerry Connor



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First Friday The sick and housebound will be attended as usual next Friday and Saturday.

Special Priest’s Collection The special priest’s collection will be taken up after Holy Communion at all Masses next weekend.

Parish Open Day Next Sunday July 13th The parochial house will be open from after the 12.00pm Mass until 5.30pm and will be the venue for a number of events including; cake sale, bring and buy sale, scouts demonstrations and activities for children, Irish dancing and traditional music. In addition the parochial house and church sacristy will be open for viewing following the renovations and a special heritage room will be set aside to view parish historical items such as chalices and vestments and parish registers where you can look up your family tree. Mr.Liam Reynolds will be on hand to answer questions about parish history and booklets and factsheets about the parish will also be available. Tea and sandwiches and strawberries and cream will be served at no charge. Donations may be made on the day and will of course be welcome. It is hoped that there will be a good turnout of parishioners. Should the weather let us down there will be plenty of room under cover for the events and activities.

The Sunday Envelope and Plate Collection for the month of June amounted to €8605

Youth 2000 - Clonmacnoise Summer Youth Festival 14-17th August 2008
The Clonmacnois Youth Festival is a lively 4 Day Festival with workshops, concert, inspiring talks, great music and prayer. And plenty to time for relaxing, chilling out and meeting new people. No cost/free buses, bring a sleeping bag. Info. 01 6753690 086 3025442 www.youth2000.ie. Age 16-35.

2008-2009 The Year of St.Paul
Benedict XVI says the newly inaugurated Pauline Jubilee Year is an invitation to every Christian to be a missionary of the Gospel. The Pope affirmed this last Sunday before praying the Angelus with thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square. Last Saturday, he inaugurated the Pauline year at a ceremony at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. "Historians in fact situate the birth of Saul -- who later became Paul -- about seven to 10 years after Christ's," the Holy Father noted. "Thus, after the passage of about 2,000 years, I wanted to call this special jubilee, which will naturally have Rome as its center, especially the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls and the place of martyrdom at Tre Fontane. "But it will involve the whole Church, beginning with Tarsus, Paul's city of birth, and the other Pauline places in present day Turkey and the Holy Land, which are pilgrimage destinations, as well as the island of Malta, where the apostle came after a shipwreck and sowed the fruitful seed of the Gospel." The Pontiff said the "horizon of the Pauline Year cannot but be universal because St. Paul was, par excellence, the apostle of those who, in regard to the Jews, were 'distant,' and who, 'thanks to the blood of Christ,' were drawn 'near.'"
"For this reason, today too, in a world that has become 'small,' but where many have not yet met the Lord Jesus, the Jubilee of St. Paul invites all Christians to be missionaries of the Gospel," the Pope affirmed. "This missionary dimension must always be accompanied by that of unity, represented by St. Peter, the 'rock' on which Jesus Christ built his Church. "As is underscored by the liturgy, the charisms of the two great apostles are complementary in building up the one people of God and Christians cannot offer a valid witness to Christ if they are not united." "The Pauline year, evangelization, communion in the Church and full unity among Christians," Benedict XVI listed, "let us now pray for these great intentions, entrusting them to the celestial intercession of Mary Most Holy, Mother of the Church and Queen of the Apostles."

Faithful Departed

We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, deceased family members and friends, recently deceased Tony Connor and those for whom Masses are offered.

This Weekend –
Saturday July 5th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Patsy Levins
Sunday 9.00am Kate Gogan
12.00pm Sean Lynch & Charles Markey
Walshestown 10.30am Michael & Kathleen McDonnell

Weekdays 9.00am Mon. John & Sheila Marry
Tues. James & Mary & John & Kitty Treacy

Next Weekend
Saturday, July 12th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Siddy & Casey / Maureen Kirwan
Sunday 9.00am Special Intention
12.00pm Mary Byrne (McCooey Tce.)

Walshestown 10.30am. Patrick Crilly & Margaret Dolan

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