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Parish Pastoral Council Meeting There will be a meeting of the Parish Finance Committee next Thursday 18th September at 7.30pm in the Parochial House. All members are requested to attend.

Special Priest’s Collection will be taken up after Communion at all Masses this weekend.

September Priest’s Dues may now be donated using the pink envelope provided in this year’s box of green weekly envelopes. This is the main source of income for the priests in the parish so please remember to use it.

Copies of youth magazine GATE are available this weekend price €2. 40

Copies of Irish Catholic also available price €1.20

Drogheda Community Services
Registration is now taking place at Drogheda Community Services for the following;

Certificate in Counselling Skills: This course is 100 hours over one academic year, commencing Thursday, 2nd October 2008 from 7-10pm.

National University of Ireland Certificate in Addiction Studies: This course is 100 hours over one academic year commencing Monday, October 6th 2008 from 7-10pm.

Admission Requirements:

Participants must be 23 years or over. Openness to reflect on one’s own practice, attitudes and beliefs. Commitment to learning in a group setting.

APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM DROGHEDA COMMUNITY SERVICES SCARLET CRESCENT, DROGHEDA. CONTACT MARGARET AT 0419836084 FOR FURTHER DETAILS.



We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, recently deceased Hannah Smith, Basil Bissett and those for whom Masses are offered.

This Weekend
Sat.Sept.13th Vigil Mass 7.30pm The Hughes Family & Ollie & John Kirk
Sun.Sept.14th 9.00am Thomas Murray
12.00pm Special Intention
Walshestown 10.30am ---------------------------------


Weekdays 9.00am
Mon. Special Intention
Tues. Peter Levins
Weds. Special Intention
Thurs. James & Bridgid Byrne (Barrackfield) & Sean Lynch
Fri. Special Intention

Next Weekend .
Sat. Sept.20th Vigil Mass 7.30pm James & Brigid Byrne (Barrackfield)
9.00am John Mulroy
12.00pm Robert Fanning

Walshestown 10.30am Kevin Fox & Ann Millar

Holy Ghost Missionaries will preach at all Masses next weekend (Sept.20th,21st)

Maggie’s Coffee Morning – Maggie’s Coffee Morning in aid of the Hospice will be held on Thursday, September 18th in Ormandstown from 10-12pm. All welcome.

Irish Heart Foundation The annual Church Gate Collection for the Irish Heart Foundation takes place next weekend (Sat.21st & Sun.22nd Sept.).

Scouts, Cubs & Beavers Scouts, Cubs & Beavers will restart this coming week. Scouts on Tuesday and Cubs & Beavers on Wednesday.


Looking Ahead.............. On Sunday October 19th at 8.00pm there will be a 90 minute concert in St.Michael’s. The theme of the concert will be the story of Christian faith told through music and drama and contributors will include the Mornington Gospel Choir, Joseph Dunne, St.Michael’s Choir and members of the Little Duke Theatre Company. The event will conclude with a memorial to Fr.Richard Everard PP Clogherhead 1853-1863 who built St.Michael’s Church and whose remains are interred under the main altar. The tickets priced €10 will be available soon and all proceeds will go towards the current redecoration costs of the church.



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Weekday Mass – Mon- Friday 9am. St.Michael’s
Miraculous Medal Novena after Mon.Mass. Confessions: Sat. Eve. at 7.00pm

Baptisms – Baptisms take place after 12.00pm Mass Sundays by prior arrangement with the priests of the parish. Children to be baptised require at least one Christian name and godparents must be 16 years or over.

Weddings At least 3 Months Notice is required for weddings. Couples preparing for marriage inside or outside the parish should check civil and religious requirements well in advance with registrar &/or priests. Also website www.gettingmarried.ie

The 10th Week & Grand Finale Parish Draws

1st Prize €150, The McEvoy Children, Termonfeckin. Promoter: Colette McLeer
2nd Prize €50, Gabrielle Levins, Main St. Promoter: John Levins
3rd Prize €25 Mary Kirk, Wishmore Hse. Dales Promoter: Cora Kirk
4th Prize €25 Ambrose McGinnity, St.Denis N.S. Promoter: Fr.Paul

1st Prize €750, Oliver & Mitchell Carroll, Drogheda. Promoter: Ann Rath
2nd Prize €500, Deirdre Delaney, O’Donnell Pk. Promoter: Deirdre Delaney
3rd Prize €125 Eamon Victory, The Glebe, Rathdrumin Promoter: Eamon Victory
4th Prize €125, Caroline Johnstone, Strand St. Promoter: Caroline Johnstone

Sincere thanks to all who participated in the Draw and a special thank you to the members of the Fund Raising Committee and promoters for all their hard work, commitment and efforts. The Draw raised a total of €15,000 of which €4000 was paid out in Prize Money.

Weekly Envelope and Church Plate Collection for August amounted to €8,383.00. Thanks to all who contribute on a regular basis to parish funds.

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting There will be a meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council next Thursday 11th September at 7.30pm in the Parochial House. All members are requested to attend.

Special Priest’s Collection will be taken up after Communion at all Masses next Sunday (Sept.14th.)

September Priest’s Dues may now be donated using the pink envelope provided in this year’s box of green weekly envelopes. This is the main source of income for the priests in the parish so please remember to use it.

Faithful Departed

We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, recently deceased Hannah Smith, Basil Bissett and those for whom Masses are offered.

This Weekend
Sat. Sept.6th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Gretta & Pat Lynch
Sun.Sept.7th 9.00am Laurence & Anne McLeer
12.00pm Margaret Keating
Walshestown 10.30am Phyllis, Paddy, Patrick & Eddie Marry

Weekdays 9.00am
Tues. Brendan Owens
Weds. Eugene Maguire

Next Weekend
Sat.Sept.13th Vigil Mass 7.30pm The Hughes Family & Ollie & John Kirk
Sun.Sept.14th 9.00am Thomas Murray
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Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative
National Conference

‘Alcohol – Drugs: Parishes Respond’

Saturday 4 October 2008
St Patrick’s College Maynooth
Places limited - Cost free - Lunch provided

Further information or to secure a place, please email request to ibdi@iecon.ie or
IBDI National Coordinator, John Taaffe on 086 8611531 between 9am-5pm

Conference speakers include: Bishop Eamonn Walsh, Archdiocese of Dublin; Bishop Noel Treanor, Diocese of Down & Connor; Sr Consilio of the Cuan Mhuire Addiction Treatment Centres; and, Mr Denis Bradley, Consultant to the North West Alcohol Forum

Clogherhead Lifeboat Station.
On Friday next 12th September, the Annual Flag Day in aid of Clogherhead Lifeboat Station takes place in Drogheda. If you could help out with collection, even for an hour, it would be most appreciated. Please contact Deirdre on 086 8754647 or any committee member.

Maggie’s Coffee Morning – Maggie’s Coffee Morning in aid of the Hospice will be held on Thursday, September 18th in Ormandstown from 10-12pm. All welcome.

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Ministers of the Word for the Month of September 2008
Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Margaret Matthews
Sun. 12.00pm Mona Kirwan
Walshestown 10.30am Betty Caffrey

Special Ministers of the Eucharist
Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Betty Hoy
Sunday 9.00am Mary Dunne
12.00pm Doreen Moore

Baptisms – Baptisms take place after 12.00pm Mass Sundays by prior arrangement with the priests of the parish. Children to be baptised require at least one Christian name and godparents must be 16 years or over.

Weddings At least 3 Months Notice is required for weddings. Couples preparing for marriage inside or outside the parish should check civil and religious requirements well in advance with registrar &/or priests. Also website www.gettingmarried.ie

Parish Draw Winners for Week 8
1st Prize €150, Sharon McGinty, Almondstown. Promoter: Gerard Gargan
2nd Prize €50, Una Hearthy, Dales. Promoter: Maura Kearney
3rd Prize €25 Aileen Byrne, Drogheda Rd. Promoter: Marion Byrne
4th Prize €25 Aileen Levins, St.Michael’s Tce. Promoter: Aileen Levins
The Parish Draw takes place in the Parochial House on Thursday at 7.30pm.All Welcome

Clogherhead Credit Union Applications for the Clogherhead Credit Union 40th year anniversary ‘Third Level Scholarship’ close on Friday, 29th August 2008. Application forms may be obtained from any staff member at the Credit Union Offices.

Walshestown Sports Day This Sunday, August 24th at 2pm – fun day for all the family.

Drogheda Institute of Further Education with over 30 full-time courses, some part-time, are holding an Open Day on Thursday, 28th August, from 9.00 to 4.00 and Friday, 29th August from 9.00 to 1.00. Enquirie 041-983 7105 (mornings) or e-mail info@dife.info or call to the Twenties, Drogheda (near to Siena Convent).


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

This Weekend
Sat. Aug. 23rd Vigil Mass 7.30pm. James & Margaret Califf
Sunday, August 24th 9.00am Paddy Johnstone
12.00pm The Fernandez Family
Walshestown 10.30am Kevin, Edward & Mary Morgan

Weekdays 9.00am

Next Weekend
Sat.Aug.30th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Kieran Kirwan & Ned Tuite
Sun.Aug.31st 9.00am John Dunne
12.00pm Bernard Byrne
Walshestown 10.30am Laurence and Paig Stanley


Bereavement Support Coping Programme
Thursday nights 8.00-10.00pm September 4th,11th,18th & 25th 2008.
Weekend October 17th, 18th, 19th 2008. For further information phone Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk, Co.Louth. 042 9336393 /0879338737

St.Michael’s Church Redecoration and Refurbishment
Over the next month the interior of St.Michael’s will be redecorated, the near century old Stations of the Cross cleaned and mended,and the eastern side altar restored. In addition the outside car parking area will be more properly secured to combat anti-social activity in church grounds and the main church doors as well as the outer railings of the church and shrine will be cleaned and painted. In earlier times families and volunteers undertook church redecoration projects – the last major one took place in 1980 and is marked by a plaque at the back of the church. As people today tend to be ‘time poor’ and there are also new health and safety/ insurance issues it has been decided on this occasion that instead of asking for voluntary labour families & parishioners would be invited to make a contribution towards the redecoration project which will all be done by local tradesmen– a concert is also planned in the Church in late October to help defray costs. White Envelopes marked St.Michael’s 2008 are available at the back of the church and can be returned when convenient. When the work is completed a plaque will be mounted acknowledging the donations of the contributors to the 2008 project and they will also be entered as a group in the parish Book of Benefactors. It is also intended that a small memorial to Fr.Richard Everard PP who built St.Michael’s with the strong support of the local parish community in 1857 and whose remains lie under the main altar will be placed in a suitable site. This memorial will be unveiled during the concert in October. Everyone who uses the church is invited to make a contribution however small towards the project so that we may pass on this beautiful and important part of Clogherhead’s Christian and community life and heritage to another generation.

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Parish Draw Winners for Week 7
1st Prize €150, Oliver & Mitchell Carroll c/o Promoter: Ann Rath
2nd Prize €50, Nancy Levins, St.Michael’s Tce. Promoter: Aileen Levins
3rd Prize €25 J.P.Diamond, Main St. Promoter: Gráinne Campion
4th Prize €25 Paddy Levins, O’Donnell Pk. Promoter: Peter Dunne
The Parish Draw takes place in the Parochial House on Thursday at 7.30pm.All Welcome

Water Safety Week - Irish Water Safety are holding a Water Safety Week in Clogherhead beside RNLI Station soon. Registration Sunday 17th August 3.00 to 5.30pm. classes start Monday 18th. We teach swimming and water safety. Everyone welcome. Cost 40E per person. More info 0876439546

Study Theology from Home!
The Dominicans are offering a full programme of theology through distance learning, supported by a network of centres around the country. This programme is made up of 15 week modules which can be studied at your own pace, leading to either a certificate or a diploma or a degree in theology. Please call for further information:
The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24 01 404 8127 or 404 8124 email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com www.prioryinstitute.com


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

This Weekend
Sat. Aug. 16th Vigil Mass 7.30pm. Paddy Smyth (Callystown) & Oliver & Catherine Reid.
Sunday, August 17th 9.00am Special Intention.
12.00pm Deceased of Mullagh & St.Denis Cemeteries
Walshestown 10.30am 17th Brian Daly.

Weekdays 9.00am Fri. Parish List of the Dead

Next Weekend
Sat. Aug. 23rd Vigil Mass 7.30pm. James & Margaret Califf
Sunday, August 24th 9.00am Paddy Johnstone
12.00pm The Fernandez Family
Walshestown 10.30am Kevin, Edward & Mary Morgan

Blessing of Graves
This Sunday, August 17th – Mullagh 3.00pm, St.Denis 4.00pm.

Bereavement Support Coping Programme -
Thursday nights 8.00-10.00pm September 4th,11th,18th & 25th 2008.
Weekend October 17th, 18th, 19th 2008. For further information phone Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk, Co.Louth. 042 9336393 /0879338737

Walshestown Sports Day Sunday, August 24th at 2pm – A fun day for all the family.

Lough Derg – One Day Retreats August & September. Cont. 071 9861518 info@loughderg.org

Please pray for good weather for the farming community at Harvest time.

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Mass Times for Friday, August 15th, Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holyday of Obligation) are
St. Michael’s Clogherhead, 9.00am
St.Peter & St.Paul Walshestown. 7.30pm.
(The Collection for the Pope’s Causes – Peter’s Pence deferred from the Feast of St.Peter & St.Paul will be taken up at both Masses.)
The Rosary will be recited at the Harbour shrine of Our Lady Queen of the Ocean at 3.00pm.

Baptisms – We welcome into the Christian Community newly baptised Georgia May Murray Flynn, Grangebellew, Patrick Laurence Connolly, The Dales, Ciarán Maree, Gort Uaine and Caoimhe McDonnell, Reynoldstown. 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. Please check civil and religious requirements well in advance or the website gettingmarried.ie

Parish Draw Winners for Week 5
1st Prize €150, Aileen Cunningham, Oriel Cove Promoter: Grainne Campion
2nd Prize €50, David Levins Promoter: John Levins
3rd Prize €25, Ian Delaney, O Donnell Park Promoter: Deirdre Delaney
4th Prize €25 Phil Gargan, Termonfeckin, Promoter: Deirdre Delaney
The Parish Draw takes place in the Parochial House on Thursday at 7.30pm.All Welcome

Special Priest’s Collection will be taken up at all Masses this week-end (9th/10th August).

Walshestown Sports Day Sunday, August 24th at 2pm – A fun day for all the family.

Annagassan Viking Festival this weekend Sat/Sun 10th August at 12.00pm.

Water Safety Week - Irish Water Safety are holding a Water Safety Week in Clogherhead beside RNLI Station soon. Registration Sunday 17th August 3.00 to 5.30pm. classes start Monday 18th. we teach swimming and water safety. everyone welcome. Cost 40E per person. more info 0876439546

RNLI Lifeboats: Total proceeds from last Sunday’s Church Gate Collection and Flag Day amounted to €1,210.84. Thanks to all who subscribed for their generosity.

Faithful Departed

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

This Weekend
Saturday, August 9th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Julia & Liam Murray
Sunday, August 10th 9.00am Special Intention.
12.00pm The Byrne Family, St.Michael’s
Walshestown 10.30am Patrick, Annie & Dolores Leonard

Weekdays 9.00am
Mon. Special Intention.
Tues. Peter Hoey
Weds. Special Intention
Fri. Peter & Margaret Fanning

Next Weekend
Sat. Aug. 16th Vigil Mass 7.30pm. Paddy Smyth (Callystown) & Oliver & Catherine Reid.
Sunday, August 17th 9.00am.......................................
12.00pm Deceased of Mullagh & St.Denis Cemeteries
Walshestown 10.30am 17th Brian Daly.

Blessing of Graves Next Sunday, August 17th – Mullagh 3.00pm, St.Denis 4.00pm.

Irish Wheelchair Association annual church gate collection this week-end (9th/10th Aug).

Gary Kelly Centre Car Boot Sale Saturday 16th August 2008. 9.00am to 4.00pm in Centre Car Park. All proceeds of the day go to the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre. Contact Ann Tracey at 041 9805100 or 0863870277.

Lough Derg – One Day Retreats August & September. Cont. 071 9861518 info@loughderg.org

Bereavement Support Coping Programme - Widowed and Separated
Thursday nights 8.00-10.00pm September 4th,11th,18th & 25th 2008.
Weekend October 17th, 18th, 19th 2008. For further information phone Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk, Co.Louth. 042 9336393 /0879338737

Peter’s Pence Collection
"Let us make sure that none of God’s children ever feels alone.”
- Pope Benedict XVI
In September of 2006, Pope Benedict XVI gave a homily in which he explained that those who are baptized create one family of believers who are never alone. The Peter’s Pence Collection unites us in solidarity to the Holy See and its works of charity to those in need. Your generosity allows the Pope to respond to our suffering brothers and sisters with promptness, love, and compassion, so God’s people will not feel alone in their time of misfortune.
The Peter’s Pence Collection derives its name from an ancient custom. In ninth-century England. King Alfred the Great collected money – a “pence” - from landowners as financial support for the Pope. Today, the Peter’s Pence Collection supports the Pope’s philanthropy by giving the Holy Father the means to provide emergency assistance to those in need because of natural disaster, war, oppression, and disease.


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Ministers of the Word for the month of August Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Mary King
Sun. 12.00pm Irene Kirwan
Walshestown 10.30am Nora Molloy

Special Ministers of the Eucharist Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Margaret Matthews
Sunday 9.00am Paddy Kelly
12.00pm Maura Kearney

Baptisms – We welcome into the Christian Community newly baptised Ava Emily Coates, Strand Hill & Reuben Patrick McGuigan, The Gardens. 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


Parish Draw Winners for Week 5
1st Prize €150, Paddy Carton,Wexford Promoter: Tony & May McArdle
2nd Prize €50, Betty Casey, O’Donnell Park, Promoter: Peter Dunne
3rd Prize €25, Nuala Kirwan, Main St. Promoter: Jane Fanning
4th Prize €25 Brendan McLeer, Oriel Cove, Promoter: Colette McLeer

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

LIFEBOATS RNLI The annual Church Gate collection and flag day for the Clogherhead Station of the RNLI this weekend.

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

Special Priest’s Collection will be taken up at all Masses next week-end (9th/10th August).

Irish Wheelchair Association annual church gate collection next week-end (9th/10th Aug).

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, 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.

Weekdays 9.00am
Tues. Lizzie Kirwan

Next Weekend
Saturday, August 9th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Julia & Liam Murray
Sunday, August 10th 9.00am..................................
12.00pm The Byrne Family, St.Michael’s
Walshestown 10.30am Patrick, Annie & Dolores Leonard

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

Total amount for Envelope and Church Plate Collection for the month of July €6722
Thanks to all individuals and families who regularly contribute and for donations received.

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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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