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Parish Representative for Safeguarding Children Mrs.Nora Molloy 086 8949320
Weekday Mass – Mon- Friday 9am. St.Michael’s
Miraculous Medal Novena after Mon.Mass. Confessions: Sat. Eve. at 7.00pm
Baptisms – We welcome into the Christian Community newly baptised Callum, James Phillips Agnew, Dunleer. 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
Special Priests Collection is taken up after Holy Communion at all Masses this weekend.
Clogherhead Scouts will be offering Yule Logs for sale outside the church this weekend.
Christmas Choir Practice Walshestown The next choir practise at Walshestown Church for Christmas Masses takes place on Thursdays next, 18th Dec. At 7.30pm in Walshestown Church. New adult members would be very welcome to join.
Malta Services Drogheda The Annual Church Gate Collection for the Malta Services is due to take place next weekend on Sat. 20th and Sunday 21st December.
Charitable Donation Tax Forms – Final Appeal for Return Please complete and return the Charitable Donation tax form by the end of this week and return to the parochial house, church or any member of the Parish Finance Committee, Noel Phillips (Chair) Maura Kearney, Gerard Gargan, Betty Caffrey and Eamon Victory.
Prayer card for Advent in pews for reflection and prayer.
Notices for Parish Bulletin must be handed in or e-mailed by Thursday of each week.
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, recently deceased Karina Cunningham (remains arriving in St.Michael’s at 6.00pm this Sunday and funeral Mass, Monday, 11.00am), Mary Caffrey and Fr.P.J.O’Neill, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Dec.13th Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Darryl Tallon.
Dec.14th Sun. 9.00am Christy Kirwan
12.00pm The Smith Family & Paddy Byrne (Drog.Rd)
Walshestown 10.30am Mons.George Tancred & Noel McCullough
Weekdays 9.00am
Dec.15th Mon. Philip McEvoy 11am Funeral Mass for Karina Cunningham
Dec.16th Tues. Special Intention
Dec.17th Weds. Peter, Mary & Terry Farrell
Dec.18th Thurs. Special Intention
Dec.19th Fri. Phil Kirk. Paddy, Annie & Dolores Leonard
Next Weekend .
Dec.20th Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Jack, Siddy & Theresa Casey & Martin Dawe
Dec.21st Sun. 9.00am Kevin & Mary Byrne
12.00pm Jack & Lizzie Reilly & Robert Fanning
Walshestown 10.30am Thomas and Monica Hardy
Advent
The third of four Sunday Liturgies for Advent,takes place this Sunday in St.Michael’s from 7.00-8.00pm. This Sunday the theme is God’s Word, broken and shared. The rosary will be receited and ceremony ends with Benediction.
Next Sunday........
4th Sunday: Dec.21st – Advent Penitential Service.
Overseas Aid Project Are you aged 18-35? Do you want to help a family in Ethiopa to get they house they’ve always wanted? We are looking for 16 young people in the Diocese who will “ build houses, build hope, build communities” in a partnership project with the Armagh Diocesan Youth Council and Habitat for Humanity N.I. The build will take place mid-July to mid-August 2009. Actual dates to be confirmed. If you would like more information please contact Pierce/Kate on 048 37525592 or email armaghyouth@yahoo.co.uk.
‘Live Crib’ Holy Family Parish, Ballsgrove, Drogheda are having a ‘live’ crib of people and animals presented by parishioners next Sunday, Dec.21st from 11am until 3.00pm. Proceeds are in aid of Bóthar.
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Parish Representative for Safeguarding Children Mrs.Nora Molloy 086 8949320
Weekday Mass – Mon- Friday 9am. St.Michael’s
Miraculous Medal Novena after Mon.Mass.
Confessions: Sat. Eve. at 7.00pm
Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Monday, Dec.8th
St.Michael’s Church only: 9.00am and 7.30 pm.
Baptisms – We welcome into the Christian Community newly baptised Beth, Victoria Kirwan, Harbour Rd. And Cameron, John, Michael McGuigan, Strand Hill. 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
December Dues The priest’s December Dues may be contributed from this week-end.
Christmas Candles On sale in Church porch – large €5, small €2. Proceeds for new crib.
Christmas Choir Practice Walshestown There will be two practises for Christmas Masses in Walshestown Church. They will take place on Thursdays 11th & 18th Dec. At 7.30pm in Walshestown Church. New adult members would be very welcome to join. Also Christmas Family Mass December 14th @ 10.30am.
Advent
The second of four Sunday Liturgies for Advent,takes place this Sunday in St.Michael’s from 7.00-8.00pm. This Sunday the theme is Eucharist source of unity and holiness. The boys and girls preparing for First Communion and Confirmation next year will lead the liturgy. Ceremony ends with Benediction.
Next Sunday...............
3rd Sunday: Dec.14th - Theme of God’s Word, broken and shared.
4th Sunday: Dec.21st – Advent Penitential Service.
Prayer card for Advent in pews for reflection and prayer.
Christmas Calendars and Cards are ready for distribution and can be collected by Dues Collectors in the Meeting Room (basement of St.Michael’s.)
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Dec.6th Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Patrick, Eileen & John Marry. Dermot Campbell, Michael and Catherine McLeer, Michael Levins & May Peters.
Dec.7th Sun. 9.00am James, Mary Ann and May Reilly.
12.00pm Christy & Mary Mitchell, Ganderstown.
Walshestown 10.30am Dermot & Moira Walsh
Weekdays 9.00am
Dec.8th Mon. 9.00am Anthony Sharkey 7.30pm............
Dec.9th Tues. Fr.Noel O’Donnell and John Reilly
Dec.10th Weds. Special Intention
Dec.11th Thurs. Peggy and Aidan Stanley
Dec. 12th Fri. John & Sheila Marry
Next Weekend .
Dec.13th Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm ....................
Dec.14th Sun. 9.00am Christy Kirwan
12.00pm Darryl Tallon, The Smith Family & Paddy Byrne (Drog.Rd)
Walshestown 10.30am Mons.Tancred
Collection for Sick & Retired Priests last Sunday amounted to. € 1,230.00
Sunday Envelope and Church Plate Collection for November amounted to € 7,916.00
Thanks to all contributors for your regular financial commitment and support for the parish and other appeals.
The Legion of Mary
It is hoped to establish a praesidium of the Legion of Mary in the parish in early 2009. Members of the Legion will speak after communion at all Masses on Sat/Sunday, Jan.11th and will gather the names of those who are interested in forming a new praesidium.
About the Legion of Mary.....
The Legion of Mary is a lay catholic organisation founded in Ireland in 1921 by the Servant of God Frank Duff (1889-1980) and is now established in almost every country in the world. The unit of the Legion is called a praesidium which holds a weekly meeting where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion. The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.
Overseas Aid Project Are you aged 18-35? Do you want to help a family in Ethiopa to get they house they’ve always wanted? We are looking for 16 young people in the Diocese who will “ build houses, build hope, build communities” in a partnership project with the Armagh Diocesan Youth Council and Habitat for Humanity N.I. The build will take place mid-July to mid-August 2009. Actual dates to be confirmed. If you would like more information please contact Pierce/Kate on 048 37525592 or email armaghyouth@yahoo.co.uk.
CAKE SALE & BRIC – A – BRAC.
On Sunday 7th December, starting at 2.30.p.m. in Clogherhead Community Hall in aid of Clogherhead Development Group.
Notices for Parish Bulletin must be handed in or e-mailed by Thursday of each week.
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Parish Representative for Safeguarding Children
Mrs.Nora Molloy 086 8949320
Ministers of the Word for the Month of December
St.Michael’s : Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Peter Dunne
Sun. 12.00pm Siobhan Faulkner Walshestown 10.30. Mary Duff
Special Ministers of the Eucharist for the Month of December
St.Michael’s: Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Margaret Matthews
Sun. 9.00am Paddy Kelly 12.00noon Doreen Moore
Walshestown 10.30. May Caffrey
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
First Friday Visit The sick and housebound will be attended next Fri/Sat. 5/6th Dec.
December Dues The priest’s December Dues may be contributed from this week-end.
Christmas Candles On sale in Church porch – large €5, small €2. Proceeds for new crib.
Advent
The four Sundays of Advent, Nov.30th, Dec.7th,14th & 21st will be marked by evening liturgies in St.Michael’s from 7.00-8.00pm each Sunday starting this evening (30th Nov). There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers, music and reflection ending with Benediction. Each Sunday will be directed towards a special theme.
1st Sunday: Nov.30th - The Theme of Advent – Waiting & Preparing
2nd Sunday: Dec.7th - Theme of Eucharist, source of unity and holiness.
3rd Sunday: Dec.14th - Theme of God’s Word, broken and shared.
4th Sunday: Dec.21st – Advent Penitential Service.
Prayer card for Advent in pews for reflection and prayer.
Parish Finance Committee Meeting There will be a meeting for the Parish Finance Committee next Thursday, Dec.4th at 7.30pm in the new meeting room in St.Michael’s basement.
Free!! Beautifully produced Lection Divina bookmarks from Youth 2000 in the church porch. Choice of 6 designs each with Sunday Gospel refs for 2009, synopsis of Lectio Divina and special Church dates. For more information see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690.
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Nov.29th Sat. Vigil Mass 7.30pm George & Brigid Markey/ John & Annie McEvoy
Nov.30th Sun. 9.00am Molly & Larry Reilly & Deceased family members.
12.00pm Pat & Gretta Lynch
Walshestown 10.30am Michael Johnson
Weekdays 9.00am
Dec.1st Mon. Special Intention
Dec.2nd Tues. Special Intention
Dec.3rd Weds. James, Mary and May Reilly
Dec.4th Thurs. James Levins
Dec.5th Fri. John Tuite
Next Weekend .
Dec.6th Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Patrick, Eileen & John Marry. Dermot Campbell, Michael and Catherine McLeer, Michael Levins & May Peters.
Dec.7th Sun. 9.00am James, Mary Ann and May Reilly.
12.00pm Christy & Mary Mitchell, Ganderstown.
Walshestown 10.30am Dermot & Moira Walsh
Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Monday, Dec.8th
St.Michael’s Church only: 9.00am and 7.30 pm.
PRAYING ADVENT Praying Advent is a simple way to spend some time in prayer for each of the weekdays of Advent. Beginning on Monday 1 December 2008 you can visit the website: www.parishandfamily.ie and click on Advent Prayer. There, each day, you will find a new reflection. It will include a piece of scripture to read, a couple of questions to reflect on and a prayer to finish with. The prayer for each day has been composed by Donal Neary S.J. and is used with his permission.
Collection for Sick & Retired Priests Cardinal Brady has given permission for a collection for the sick and retired priests of our diocese. It will be taken up after Communion at all Masses this weekend (30th Nov./1st Dec.)
Rally against the cuts in Education. Saturday, December 6th . Parnell Square @ 1p.m., marching to Merrion Square. Lets show that we care about our children's education. Free bus leaving the Termonfeckin G.A.A. grounds, Beaulieu, at 10.45 a.m. Contact Callystown/Walshestown Schools to book a seat.
The Legion of Mary
It is hoped to establish a praesidium of the Legion of Mary in the parish in early 2009. Members of the Legion will speak after communion at all Masses on Sat/Sunday, Jan.11th and will gather the names of those who are interested in forming a new praesidium.
About the Legion of Mary.....
The Legion of Mary is a lay catholic organisation founded in Ireland in 1921 by the Servant of God Frank Duff (1889-1980) and is now established in almost every country in the world. The unit of the Legion is called a praesidium which holds a weekly meeting where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion. The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.
Notices for Parish Bulletin must be handed in or e-mailed by Thursday of each week.
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Parish Representative for Safeguarding Children Mrs.Nora Molloy 086 8949320
Ministers of the Word for the Month of December
St.Michael’s : Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Peter Dunne
Sun. 12.00pm Siobhan Faulkner Walshestown 10.30. Mary Duff
Special Ministers of the Eucharist for the Month of December
St.Michael’s: Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Margaret Matthews
Sun. 9.00am Paddy Kelly 12.00noon Doreen Moore
Walshestown 10.30. May Caffrey
Weekday Mass – Mon- Friday 9am. St.Michael’s
Miraculous Medal Novena after Mon.Mass. Confessions: Sat. Eve. at 7.00pm
Baptisms – We welcome into the Christian community newly baptised Maya, Clair Sutherland, John Kirk Park, and Oisin, John Rogers, Drogheda,
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 Pastoral Council Meeting There will be a meeting for all members of the Parish Pastoral Council next Thursday, Nov.27th at 7.30pm in the new meeting room in the basement of St.Michael’s.
Charitable Donations Tax Forms Thanks to those who have already returned the forms for tax reclaim of church donations. If you have taken a form home and not filled it in or returned it please do so as soon as possible so that all forms can be returned together within the next few weeks.
Collection for Sick & Retired Priests Cardinal Brady has given permission for a collection for the sick and retired priests of our diocese. It will be taken up after Communion at all Masses next weekend (30th Nov./1st Dec.)
CAKE SALE & BRIC – A – BRAC.
On Sunday 7th December, starting at 2.30.p.m. in Clogherhead Community Hall in aid of Clogherhead Development Group. Any donations of items for bric a brac may be left in the Community Hall on Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 12 noon or phone 086 8754647 / 087 7757007 for collection. Your support would be appreciated.
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Nov.22nd Sat. Vigil Mass 7.30pm. The Garvey Family (Barrackfield)
Nov.23rd Sun. 9.00am The Reilly & Rafferty Families & Dec.members
12.00pm Deceased Benefactors of the Parish
Walshestown 10.30am. The Devine Family, Carrickbaggot
Weekdays 9.00am
Nov. 24th Mond. Joseph Collier
Nov. 25th Tues. Michael & Marie Kiely
Nov. 26th Weds. Pat & Mona Gorman
Nov. 27th Thurs. Philip Moore
Nov. 28th Fri. Parish List of the Dead
Next Weekend .
Nov.29th Sat. Vigil Mass 7.30pm George & Brigid Markey/ John & Annie McEvoy
Nov.30th Sun. 9.00am Molly & Larry Reilly & Deceased family members.
12.00pm Pat & Gretta Lynch
Walshestown 10.30am Michael Johnson
Concert DVD A DVD recording of the October parish concert in St.Michael’s is now available in the church sacristy; Price €12.
Parish reorganisation meeting.
The first consultation meeting to explore the clustering of Clogherhead and Walshestown with other parishes was held on Monday last and was facilitated by Ms.Deirdre O’Doherty & Seamus Byrne. Parish Clergy, Members of the Parish Pastoral Council, Parish Finance committee, representatives of the parish Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir, ICA and others were represented. The parishes preferred for clustering by the meeting were Togher and/or Termonfeckin. There will be a further open meeting for all parishioners in February to assess the ongoing process and to plan for the future and a map of clustered parishes should then be ready by the summer of next year (2009). Thanks to all who attended the meeting and expressed their views.
Advent
The four Sundays of Advent, Nov.30th, Dec.7th,14th & 21st will be marked by evening liturgies in St.Michael’s from 7.00-8.00pm each Sunday. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers, music and reflection ending with Benediction. Each Sunday will be directed towards a special theme.
1st Sunday: Nov.30th - The Theme of Advent – Waiting & Preparing
2nd Sunday: Dec.7th - Theme of Eucharist, source of unity and holiness.
3rd Sunday: Dec.14th - Theme of God’s Word, broken and shared.
4th Sunday: Dec.21st – Advent Penitential Service in preparation for the feast of Christmas.
Notices for Parish Bulletin must be handed in or e-mailed by Thursday of each w
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Parish Representative for Safeguarding Children Mrs.Nora Molloy 086 8949320
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
Concert DVD A DVD recording of the October parish concert in St.Michael’s is now available in the church sacristy; Price €12.
Charitable Donations Tax Forms Thanks to those who have already returned the forms for tax reclaim of church donations. If you have taken a form home and not filled it in or returned it please do so as soon as possible so that all forms can be returned together within the next few weeks. Each form is valuable to be parish so do give it your serious consideration.
Irish Catholic on sale in Church porch price €1,20
Parish Reorganisation Process
The first consultation meeting to explore the clustering of Clogherhead and Walshestown parish with other parishes is to be held next Monday, Nov.17th at 7.30pm-9.30pm in the basement room of St.Michael’s Church. This meeting will be facilitated by Ms.Deirdre O’Doherty. Parish Clergy, Members of the Parish Pastoral Council, Parish Finance committee, representatives of the parish Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir, Collectors and local organisations and any interested individual parishioner are welcome to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss which parishes we in Clogherhead and Walshestown should cluster with and the information gathered from the meeting and a further open parish meeting in February will be used to generate a draft map of clustered parishes.
Notices for Parish Bulletin must be handed in or e-mailed by Thursday of each week.
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Sat.Nov.15th Vigil Mass 7.30pm. John Smith/ Larry Burke
Sun. Nov.16th Sunday, 9.00am Eoghan, Eugene & Mary Maguire.
12.00pm John Levins & Thomas & Mary Levins
Walshestown 10.30am The Campbell & Holcroft Families
Weekdays 9.00am
Nov.17th Mond. Deceased members of Leisuretime Group
Nov.18th Tues. Joseph and Jane Rath
Nov.19th Weds. Special Intention
Nov.20th Thurs. Pat and Mona Gorman
Nov.21st Fri. Parish List of the Dead
Next Weekend .
Nov.22nd Sat. Vigil Mass 7.30pm. The Garvey Family (Barrackfield)
Nov.23rd Sun. 9.00am .....................
12.00pm Deceased Benefactors of the Parish
Walshestown 10.30am. The Devine Family, Carrickbaggot
Last of the Medical Missionaries pioneers dies
A founder member of the Medical Missionaries of Mary,as buried yesterday. Sister M. Magdalen O'Rourke, who would have been 99 today, was one of the three pioneer sisters, including founder, Mother Mary Martin, who established the Medical Missionaries of Mary in Nigeria in 1937. She died peacefully at the Congregation's Motherhouse in Drogheda on Tuesday evening (11th November). Known as Brigid O'Rourke before joining the Medical Missionaries, Sr M. Magdalen was born in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim in 1909. Educated at Rathmines Technical School, she worked for a number of years in the Civil Service and was a founding member of the Catholic Girl Guides. She was also very active in the Legion of Mary. In 1934 following a pilgrimage to Rome with the Catholic Girl Guides she was introduced to Marie Martin - the future Mother Mary Martin - by Fr Dermot Boylan who was the spiritual director of her presidium of the Legion of Mary.
At that time the future founder was gathering her first group of helpers, who were providing assistance to the monks at Glenstal where the Boys' School was in its early years of development. At age 26, Brigid O'Rourke joined the little group in Glenstal in 1935. The following year she trained in midwifery at the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin and by December was on the high seas, heading for Nigeria with the founder, Mother Mary Martin, and fellow pioneer, the future Sr. M. Joseph Moynagh. The little community settled at Anua, near Calabar. The Congregation was founded on April 4 1937, although the founder was seriously ill and made her vows in a hospital bed in Port Harcourt. Sr M. Magdalen and Sr M. Joseph began their novitiate in the Holy Child Convent in Ifuoha, She returned to Ireland in 1938 and was instrumental in the establishment of the first Novitiate of the Medical Missionaries of Mary at Collon, Co. Louth. She became the first Editor of the order’s publications in January 1940, and throughout her life was involved in promotion work and vocation recruitment for the Congregation, in Ireland, UK, USA and Africa. In her latter years she was frequently called upon by younger members of the Congregation to write and talk about her early memories, which she did in a generous spirit and always with great inspiration and enthusiasm.
“Because she survived, in a way she filled the role of the founder and pioneer since the death of Mother Mary Martin in 1975,” Sr Isabella Smyth, Editor of the order’s magazine, Healing and Development.
The Congregation had been preparing to celebrate her 99th birthday today, when she unexpectedly died. “She had been very alert, making plans for her birthday, although she had been weakened by a fall a while back. On Tuesday we noticed the extremities of her body were cold. She deteriorated during the day, and slipped away at 8.00pm that night,” said Sr Isabella.
Sr M. Magdalen was buried in St Peter’s cemetery in Drogheda alongside Mother Mary Martin, her beloved founder, in whose footsteps she followed for so many years. Today there are about 400 Medical Missionaries of Mary working in fourteen countries, and a further 27 sisters in formation in novitiates in Nairobi, Kenya and Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Special Ministers of the Eucharist - November
St.Michael's Clogherhead SS Peter and Paul Walshestown
Sat. Vigil 7.30pm Ollie Gaynor 10.30am May Caffrey
Sun. 9.00am Betty Caffrey
12.00pm Maura Kearney
Ministers of the Word
Sat.Vigil 7.30pm Betty Hoey
Sun.12.00am Jane Fanning 10.30am Maria McLoughlin
Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion The Armagh Diocesan Liturgy Commission is holding a training evening for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.This evening, which will take place in the Ballymascanlon Hotel on Monday 3rd November at 7.30pm, will be delivered by Bernadette Toal from the Augustinian Retreat Team in Orlagh. This evening is open to all existing and new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Any of our current Ministers are encouraged to attend this evening.
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
First Friday Visit – The sick and housebound will be attended as usual next Fri.and Saturday.
Special Priests Collection taken up after Communion at all Masses next weekend. 8/9th Nov.
Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk.
A series of 4 talks will be presented in the Centre by Jean Woods, MIAHIP, ICP,EAP commencing Wednesday, 5th November 2008 from 11am-12noon. The talks are as follows; 5th November: ‘Living with Grief’ 12th November: ‘How Grief can affect the bereaved family. 19th November: ‘Supporting a person you care about in their grief.’24th November: ‘Facing the future following the death of a loved one.’ Everyone is welcome, admission is free.
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, recently deceased John Conlon, Annie O’Connor and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Sat. Nov.1st Vigil Mass 7.30pm James & Sheila & Sean Boylan,
Anthony Sharkey & Annie O’Connor (Month’s Mind)
Sunday, Nov.2nd 9.00am Parish List of the Dead
12.00pm Parish List of the Dead
Walshestown 10.30am Thomas & Brigid Crilly
Weekdays 9.00am
Nov.5th Weds. Special Intention
Nov.7th Fri. Parish List of the Dead
Next Weekend .
Sat. Nov.8th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Mary Byrne (McCooey Tce) & Laurence & Elizabeth Allen
Sunday, Nov.9th 9.00am Special Intention
12.00pm James Cunningham & Edward & Christina Healy
Walshestown 10.30am John and Mary Muldoon
Irish Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society have organised a Service of Remembrance for all who have tried to cope with the tragic and untimely death of their infant, child, teenager or adult son or daughter in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Drogheda, this Sunday, the 2nd November 2008 at 3pm.
Launch of Parish Reorganisation Process
This weekend Cardinal Brady launches the Armagh diocesan parish reorganisation process which will take place in stages over the next 22 months and will conclude according to the Cardinal in September 2010 with new parish structures and ministries being put in place. This will be the greatest reorganisation of parishes and priests in our diocese for many generations and so parishioners are asked to take an interest in what is happening and to voice your opinions and concerns. The Cardinal’s letter is read this weekend at Masses, a brochure summarising the letter is available in the church porch and there will be meetings of parish representatives within the next 8 weeks followed by a parish wide meeting to be held in Lent 2009. Please continue to pray for the process in the coming weeks and months.
The total Envelope and Church Plate Collection for October amounted to €6287. Thanks to all parishioners for their regular financial commitment.
CUMANN SEANCHAIS ARD MHACHA -ARMAGH DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The third lecture of the Autumn season will be held on Wednesday 12 November 2008 at 8:00 in the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library and Archive. The lecture on the evening will be given by Mgr Réamonn Ó Muirí who will be talk about ‘Early Irish Links with Europe’.
Notices for Parish Bulletin must be handed in or e-mailed by Thursday of each week.
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Mission Sunday. The Annual Mission Sunday Collection last week amounted to €1335 (which is an increase of almost 10% on last year). Thanks to all for your generosity and prayers on behalf of those trying to spread the Gospel in difficult and dangerous circumstances around the world.
The Irish Holy Ghost Missionaries express sincere thanks and appreciation for the generosity and hospitality shown to Fr.John Laizer when he preached in the parish during their recent appeal. The amount raised by the envelope collection in Clogherhead and Walshestown was €2072.20. May God reward you all and bless you for your kindness. Be assured of a special remembrance in our prayers and at our Masses. Fr.Desmond Arigho, C.S.Sp.
Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk.
A series of 4 talks will be presented in the Centre by Jean Woods, MIAHIP, ICP,EAP commencing Wednesday, 5th November 2008 from 11am-12noon. The talks are as follows; 5th November: ‘Living with Grief’ 12th November: ‘How Grief can affect the bereaved family. 19th November: ‘Supporting a person you care about in their grief.’24th November: ‘Facing the future following the death of a loved one.’
Everyone is welcome, admission is free.
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, recently deceased Annie O’Connor and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Sat.Oct 25th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Laurence and Kathleen Kirwan
Sun. Oct.26th 9.00am John Kellett
12.00pm Jim and Mai Sherry
Walshestown 10.30am Maura and Jim McGrane
Weekdays 9.00am
Oct.28th Tuesday Special Intention
Oct.29th Weds. Parish Benefactors
Oct.30th Thurs. Ned Tuite
Oct.31st Fri. Parish List of the Dead
Nov. 1st Sat. James Fanning
Next Weekend .
Sat. Nov.1st Vigil Mass 7.30pm James & Sheila & Sean Boylan,
Anthony Sharkey & Annie O’Connor (Month’s Mind)
Sunday, Nov.2nd 9.00am Parish List of the Dead
12.00pm Parish List of the Dead
Congratulations to ‘O Donnell Park residents who came Third in their category at the Louth Looking Good Awards.
Irish Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society have organised a Service of Remembrance for all who have tried to cope with the tragic and untimely death of their infant, child, teenager or adult son or daughter in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Drogheda, on Sunday, the 2nd November 2008 at 3pm.
Envelopes for the November List of the Dead are now available at the back of the Church
Thanks to all who participated in and attended last Sunday night’s parish evening of song and drama, music and reflection in St.Michael’s. The Mornington Gospel Choir opened with very joyful gospel music followed by the Little Duke Theatre’s ‘Spirit of the Boyne’ which told the story of Ireland from pre-Christian times through Celtic and monastic Ireland, the Normans and days of religious warfare and famine to the present day. This was all achieved through the talents of many young actors and performers who clearly have great futures ahead of them. With the outstanding musical support of Joseph Dunne, the Drogheda Ceoltas and our own St.Michael’s choir there was never a note out of place. It was an interesting experience to be addressed by Oliver Cromwell from the altar steps!
The students and teachers from The Little Duke Theatre were;
Andy Gallagher William Gogan Derval O’Donovan Eva Short
Eric O’Brien Jamie Gogan Jenny Heavey Claire Maher
Mark Hughes Naoise Gogan Aoife Kerr Megan Maher
Sean Tester David Phelan Christina Matthews Rita Donovan
Darren Cappelli John Kelly Christine Phelan Christopher Murphy
William Gogan Cian Gogan Michelle Phelan
The Spirit of the Boyne was Written, Directed and Produced by Brenda Gogan Harrington.
Recorded Music Composed and Produced by Colin Blakey
Lights and Sound by John McGovern Sound Operator – J.J.Harrington Choreography by Donna Murphy Costumes by Pauline Halpin Projectionist: Saul Rasie Stage Manager: Joanne Mallon
Assistant Stage Manager: Susie Leland
With special thanks to Liam Reynolds ( ‘The Medieval Parishes of Clogherhead and Walshestown’) Barry McHugh, Mateusz Gauza and Ronan Cafferty.
The celebration ended with the unveiling of a plaque to Fr.Richard Everard (P.P. Clogherhead 1853-1863) by his descendant Mr.John Roche and Fr.Laurence Carraher P.P.Tullyallen.
Many people have since spoken of the occasion as both moving and memorable and the refreshments provided afterwards by the ladies of the ICA in the most difficult circumstances was greatly appreciated. The amount raised through ticket sales was €1,600 which goes towards the cost of the recent redecoration and refurbishment of St.Michael’s.
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Clogherhead Parish Concert tonight, Sunday, Oct.19th 2008. The Tickets for the concert are available in the church sacristy and at the door tonight. Price €10.
Mission Sunday. The Annual Mission Sunday Collection will be taken up after Communion at all Masses this weekend.
Yousef Yakoub We welcome Yousef Yakoub who is a clerical student sub-deacon of the Maronite Catholic Diocese of Haifa and the Holy Land in Israel who will speak to us after Holy Communion about the plight of Christians today in the Holy Land.
Hospice Coffee Morning. On Thursday 23rd October, 2008, Eugene & Ann Crilly will hold a Coffee Morning in aid of Hospice in their home in Walshestown from 9 a.m. All are invited to support this worthy cause.
Clogherhead Lifeboat Station.Sincere thanks to all who attended and supported the Coffee Morning in the Presbyterian Church Hall, aid of Clogherhead Lifeboat Station on Friday last.
Envelopes for the November List of the Dead are now available at the back of the Church
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, recently deceased Annie O’Connor and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Sat.Oct.18th Vigil Mass 7.30pm ............................
Sun. Oct.19 9.00am William, Ann & Sr.Anne Reynolds & Decd. family members
12.00pm James Fanning
Walshestown 10.30am John & James Devine
Weekdays 9.00am
Oct.20th Monday – Stephen Tallon
Oct.22nd Wednesday - Special Intention
Next Weekend .
Sat.Oct 25th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Laurence and Kathleen Kirwan
Sun. Oct.26th 9.00am John Kellett
12.00pm Jim and Mai Sherry
Bible Reading Marathon Pope Benedict XVI kicked off a Bible-reading marathon on Italian television, which he called a "fitting accompaniment" to the world Synod of Bishops on the Word of God.The Pope read from Genesis on "Bibbia Giorno e Notte" (Bible Day and Night), a program broadcast by RAI where the Bible will be read from beginning to end in various languages by nearly 1,200 readers.The Pontiff's secretary of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, will conclude the marathon Saturday, reading the last chapter of Revelation.Readers will include, among others, participants in the 12th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church," which the Holy Father inaugurated today. The synod will end Oct. 26.The site of the reading will be the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusaleme in Rome. Organizers received 180,000 requests to participate in the event. Benedict XVI spoke about the event after reciting the Angelus with thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican today. He said, “This event is a fitting accompaniment to the Synod of Bishops on the Word of God.“The Word of God can thus enter into homes to accompany the lives of families and single persons: a seed that, if properly welcomed, will not fail to bear abundant fruit."
POPE: PAUL KNEW THE HEART OF CHRIST Even though St. Paul never knew Christ in person, the Apostle knew the heart of Jesus, and that's what matters, says Benedict XVI. The Pope said this during the weekly general audience held in St. Peter's Square. More than 25,000 were present to hear the Pontiff continue the cycle of catecheses dedicated to the figure and thought of St. Paul. There are two ways to get to know a person, Benedict XVI explained in the first part of the address: to know a person physically, or to know the heart of a person. "To know 'according to the flesh,' in a corporeal way, means to know only from the outside, with external criteria," he said. "One can see a person many times, recognize the individual's facial characteristics and the many details of how he acts: how he talks, moves, etc. "Yet, even knowing someone in this way, one does not really know the person, one doesn't know the nucleus of the person. Only with the heart is one able to truly know a person."
The Pope gave as an example the Pharisees and Sadducees who "knew Christ from the outside [...] but they did not know him in his truth." He continued: "There are learned individuals who know many details of Christ, and simple people who don't know these details, but they know Christ in his truth: 'The heart speaks to the heart.' "And Paul essentially says that he knows Jesus in this way, with the heart." "St. Paul did not think Jesus was something historical," the Pope said, "as a person from the past. He certainly knew the great tradition regarding his life, his words, his death and his resurrection, but he did not treat them as something from the past; he proposed them as the reality of the living Jesus. "The words and actions of Jesus for Paul do not pertain to a historic time, to the past. Jesus lives now and speaks with us now, and lives for us. "This is the true manner to get to know Jesus, and to learn the tradition of him." "We should also learn to know Jesus," the Ponitff added, "not physically, as a person of the past, but as our Lord and brother, that today is with us and shows us how to live and how to die."
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Clogherhead Parish Concert next Sunday, Oct.19th 2008. Tickets now available price €10.
The Irish Red Cross Annual Church Gate Collection takes place this weekend 11th & 12th Oct.
Next Sunday – Mission Sunday. The Annual Mission Sunday Collection will be taken up after Communion at all Masses next weekend.
Yousef Yakoub Cardinal Brady has asked parishes to welcome a visit from Yousef Yakoub who is a clerical student sub-deacon of the Maronite Catholic Diocese of Haifa and the Holy Land in Israel. Yousef is carrying out a project during his studies in Ireland and he has described it for us as follows in his own words;
Basically this project is an initiative in response to the daily needs of a large part of the Christian craftsmen in Bethlehem. The majority of the Christians in Bethlehem work in areas related to tourism and the organization of pilgrimages, which is the main source of their economy. But since the breakout of the troubles in September 2000, the presence of pilgrims in the country has declined by 95%. This resulted by many families finding themselves without work and consequently had decided to search for a better place where they can live in peace and with dignity. In fact in the last few years many Christian families had emigrated.
What can be done for the “rest” of the Christian population? How much longer will they endure?
At the Sunday Masses I will speak to the people for few minutes about their sisters and brothers in Christ that live in Bethlehem and after each mass they would be able to support these families if they wish by buying some of the religious items that are made there.
Yousef has been invited to speak to us after Communion on Mission Sunday for a few minutes.
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting on Thursday next (Oct.16th) at 7.30pm. Members are asked to make a special effort to be present for this meeting.
Special Priests Collection after Communion at all Masses this weekend (11th 12th Oct.)
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, recently deceased Annie O’Connor and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Sat.Oct.11th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Peter, Kathleen & Peader Dunne
Sun. Oct 12th 9.00am Nancy Conroy
12.00pm Laurence, Maggie & Jane Kirwan, Harbour Rd.
Walshestown 10.30am . Andrew Collier
Weekdays 9.00am Oct.13th Mon. Patrick Dunne
Oct.14th Tues. Special Intention
Oct15th Weds. Special Intention
Oct.16th Thurs. Donard Briscombe
Oct.17th Fri. Fr.Richard Everard
Next Weekend .
Sat.Oct.18th Vigil Mass 7.30pm William, Ann & Sr.Anne Reynolds & Deceased family members.
Sun. Oct.19th 9.00am..........................12.00pm James Fanning
Encountering Mark, Matthew and Luke: The Synoptic Gospels.
Let the Scriptures enrich your spiritual life! In this online course, you will explore the Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke. Two weeks will be devoted to each gospel. Articles by Dr. Philip A. Cunningham help participants gain an overview of each gospel's features, learn about its setting, the evangelist who wrote it, and the community for which it was written. Videos featuring Fr. Michael Himes focus on key insights. Then, explore practices to use the gospel in prayer and reflection on your life. No previous experience in Scripture study is necessary. The course runs from October 13 - November 21, 2008 (Web Site opens Oct. 6 and closes Nov. 26). For more information contact the Office of Pastoral Renewal and Family Ministry, 00353 42 933 6649, www.parishandfamily.ie/.
Clogherhead Lifeboat Station.
The Annual Coffee Morning / Cake Sale on behalf of Clogherhead Lifeboat Station will take place next Friday in the Presbyterian Church Hall, Palace Street from 10 a.m. Your support would be appreciated.
Month Road Sweep.
On Thursday next 16th October the Streets in Clogherhead Village and the Estates will be swept by the County Council. This will commence at 6.30.a.m. perhaps vehicles could be parked in such a manner as to allow the Sweep to reach the footpaths.
Notice for Traveller Community . A note of particular interest to members of the Traveller Community: Next Tuesday, 14th October will be a very important date for everyTraveller in Ireland. It marks the day when the Census for the All Ireland Traveller Health Study - 'Our Geels' begins. The Parish of the Travelling People, along with the main Traveller organisations countrywide, are encouraging all Travellers to participate in the Census and the Health Study which aims to improve Travellers' health and well-being. Once again, that's next Tuesday for the Census and the start of the All Ireland Traveller Health Study.
Congratulations to the Dreadnots on their great triumph last weekend.
Veni, vidi, vici!
(They came, they saw, they conquered!)
This is the Parish Bulletin archives for December, November and October 2008. Scroll down to view the various weeks.
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3rd Sunday of Advent Dec.14th 2008
3rd Sunday of Advent Dec.14th 2008
Parish Representative for Safeguarding Children Mrs.Nora Molloy 086 8949320
Weekday Mass – Mon- Friday 9am. St.Michael’s
Miraculous Medal Novena after Mon.Mass. Confessions: Sat. Eve. at 7.00pm
Baptisms – We welcome into the Christian Community newly baptised Callum, James Phillips Agnew, Dunleer. 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
Special Priests Collection is taken up after Holy Communion at all Masses this weekend.
Clogherhead Scouts will be offering Yule Logs for sale outside the church this weekend.
Christmas Choir Practice Walshestown The next choir practise at Walshestown Church for Christmas Masses takes place on Thursdays next, 18th Dec. At 7.30pm in Walshestown Church. New adult members would be very welcome to join.
Malta Services Drogheda The Annual Church Gate Collection for the Malta Services is due to take place next weekend on Sat. 20th and Sunday 21st December.
Charitable Donation Tax Forms – Final Appeal for Return Please complete and return the Charitable Donation tax form by the end of this week and return to the parochial house, church or any member of the Parish Finance Committee, Noel Phillips (Chair) Maura Kearney, Gerard Gargan, Betty Caffrey and Eamon Victory.
Prayer card for Advent in pews for reflection and prayer.
Notices for Parish Bulletin must be handed in or e-mailed by Thursday of each week.
Faithful Departed
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, recently deceased Karina Cunningham (remains arriving in St.Michael’s at 6.00pm this Sunday and funeral Mass, Monday, 11.00am), Mary Caffrey and Fr.P.J.O’Neill, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Dec.13th Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Darryl Tallon.
Dec.14th Sun. 9.00am Christy Kirwan
12.00pm The Smith Family & Paddy Byrne (Drog.Rd)
Walshestown 10.30am Mons.George Tancred & Noel McCullough
Weekdays 9.00am
Dec.15th Mon. Philip McEvoy 11am Funeral Mass for Karina Cunningham
Dec.16th Tues. Special Intention
Dec.17th Weds. Peter, Mary & Terry Farrell
Dec.18th Thurs. Special Intention
Dec.19th Fri. Phil Kirk. Paddy, Annie & Dolores Leonard
Next Weekend .
Dec.20th Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Jack, Siddy & Theresa Casey & Martin Dawe
Dec.21st Sun. 9.00am Kevin & Mary Byrne
12.00pm Jack & Lizzie Reilly & Robert Fanning
Walshestown 10.30am Thomas and Monica Hardy
Advent
The third of four Sunday Liturgies for Advent,takes place this Sunday in St.Michael’s from 7.00-8.00pm. This Sunday the theme is God’s Word, broken and shared. The rosary will be receited and ceremony ends with Benediction.
Next Sunday........
4th Sunday: Dec.21st – Advent Penitential Service.
Overseas Aid Project Are you aged 18-35? Do you want to help a family in Ethiopa to get they house they’ve always wanted? We are looking for 16 young people in the Diocese who will “ build houses, build hope, build communities” in a partnership project with the Armagh Diocesan Youth Council and Habitat for Humanity N.I. The build will take place mid-July to mid-August 2009. Actual dates to be confirmed. If you would like more information please contact Pierce/Kate on 048 37525592 or email armaghyouth@yahoo.co.uk.
‘Live Crib’ Holy Family Parish, Ballsgrove, Drogheda are having a ‘live’ crib of people and animals presented by parishioners next Sunday, Dec.21st from 11am until 3.00pm. Proceeds are in aid of Bóthar.
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2nd Sunday of Advent Dec.7th 2008
2nd Sunday of Advent Dec.7th 2008
Parish Representative for Safeguarding Children Mrs.Nora Molloy 086 8949320
Weekday Mass – Mon- Friday 9am. St.Michael’s
Miraculous Medal Novena after Mon.Mass.
Confessions: Sat. Eve. at 7.00pm
Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Monday, Dec.8th
St.Michael’s Church only: 9.00am and 7.30 pm.
Baptisms – We welcome into the Christian Community newly baptised Beth, Victoria Kirwan, Harbour Rd. And Cameron, John, Michael McGuigan, Strand Hill. 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
December Dues The priest’s December Dues may be contributed from this week-end.
Christmas Candles On sale in Church porch – large €5, small €2. Proceeds for new crib.
Christmas Choir Practice Walshestown There will be two practises for Christmas Masses in Walshestown Church. They will take place on Thursdays 11th & 18th Dec. At 7.30pm in Walshestown Church. New adult members would be very welcome to join. Also Christmas Family Mass December 14th @ 10.30am.
Advent
The second of four Sunday Liturgies for Advent,takes place this Sunday in St.Michael’s from 7.00-8.00pm. This Sunday the theme is Eucharist source of unity and holiness. The boys and girls preparing for First Communion and Confirmation next year will lead the liturgy. Ceremony ends with Benediction.
Next Sunday...............
3rd Sunday: Dec.14th - Theme of God’s Word, broken and shared.
4th Sunday: Dec.21st – Advent Penitential Service.
Prayer card for Advent in pews for reflection and prayer.
Christmas Calendars and Cards are ready for distribution and can be collected by Dues Collectors in the Meeting Room (basement of St.Michael’s.)
Faithful Departed
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Dec.6th Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Patrick, Eileen & John Marry. Dermot Campbell, Michael and Catherine McLeer, Michael Levins & May Peters.
Dec.7th Sun. 9.00am James, Mary Ann and May Reilly.
12.00pm Christy & Mary Mitchell, Ganderstown.
Walshestown 10.30am Dermot & Moira Walsh
Weekdays 9.00am
Dec.8th Mon. 9.00am Anthony Sharkey 7.30pm............
Dec.9th Tues. Fr.Noel O’Donnell and John Reilly
Dec.10th Weds. Special Intention
Dec.11th Thurs. Peggy and Aidan Stanley
Dec. 12th Fri. John & Sheila Marry
Next Weekend .
Dec.13th Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm ....................
Dec.14th Sun. 9.00am Christy Kirwan
12.00pm Darryl Tallon, The Smith Family & Paddy Byrne (Drog.Rd)
Walshestown 10.30am Mons.Tancred
Collection for Sick & Retired Priests last Sunday amounted to. € 1,230.00
Sunday Envelope and Church Plate Collection for November amounted to € 7,916.00
Thanks to all contributors for your regular financial commitment and support for the parish and other appeals.
The Legion of Mary
It is hoped to establish a praesidium of the Legion of Mary in the parish in early 2009. Members of the Legion will speak after communion at all Masses on Sat/Sunday, Jan.11th and will gather the names of those who are interested in forming a new praesidium.
About the Legion of Mary.....
The Legion of Mary is a lay catholic organisation founded in Ireland in 1921 by the Servant of God Frank Duff (1889-1980) and is now established in almost every country in the world. The unit of the Legion is called a praesidium which holds a weekly meeting where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion. The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.
Overseas Aid Project Are you aged 18-35? Do you want to help a family in Ethiopa to get they house they’ve always wanted? We are looking for 16 young people in the Diocese who will “ build houses, build hope, build communities” in a partnership project with the Armagh Diocesan Youth Council and Habitat for Humanity N.I. The build will take place mid-July to mid-August 2009. Actual dates to be confirmed. If you would like more information please contact Pierce/Kate on 048 37525592 or email armaghyouth@yahoo.co.uk.
CAKE SALE & BRIC – A – BRAC.
On Sunday 7th December, starting at 2.30.p.m. in Clogherhead Community Hall in aid of Clogherhead Development Group.
Notices for Parish Bulletin must be handed in or e-mailed by Thursday of each week.
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Clogherhead & Walshestown Parish Bulletin
1st Sunday of Advent Nov.30th 2008
1st Sunday of Advent Nov.30th 2008
Parish Representative for Safeguarding Children
Mrs.Nora Molloy 086 8949320
Ministers of the Word for the Month of December
St.Michael’s : Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Peter Dunne
Sun. 12.00pm Siobhan Faulkner Walshestown 10.30. Mary Duff
Special Ministers of the Eucharist for the Month of December
St.Michael’s: Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Margaret Matthews
Sun. 9.00am Paddy Kelly 12.00noon Doreen Moore
Walshestown 10.30. May Caffrey
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
First Friday Visit The sick and housebound will be attended next Fri/Sat. 5/6th Dec.
December Dues The priest’s December Dues may be contributed from this week-end.
Christmas Candles On sale in Church porch – large €5, small €2. Proceeds for new crib.
Advent
The four Sundays of Advent, Nov.30th, Dec.7th,14th & 21st will be marked by evening liturgies in St.Michael’s from 7.00-8.00pm each Sunday starting this evening (30th Nov). There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers, music and reflection ending with Benediction. Each Sunday will be directed towards a special theme.
1st Sunday: Nov.30th - The Theme of Advent – Waiting & Preparing
2nd Sunday: Dec.7th - Theme of Eucharist, source of unity and holiness.
3rd Sunday: Dec.14th - Theme of God’s Word, broken and shared.
4th Sunday: Dec.21st – Advent Penitential Service.
Prayer card for Advent in pews for reflection and prayer.
Parish Finance Committee Meeting There will be a meeting for the Parish Finance Committee next Thursday, Dec.4th at 7.30pm in the new meeting room in St.Michael’s basement.
Free!! Beautifully produced Lection Divina bookmarks from Youth 2000 in the church porch. Choice of 6 designs each with Sunday Gospel refs for 2009, synopsis of Lectio Divina and special Church dates. For more information see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690.
Faithful Departed
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Nov.29th Sat. Vigil Mass 7.30pm George & Brigid Markey/ John & Annie McEvoy
Nov.30th Sun. 9.00am Molly & Larry Reilly & Deceased family members.
12.00pm Pat & Gretta Lynch
Walshestown 10.30am Michael Johnson
Weekdays 9.00am
Dec.1st Mon. Special Intention
Dec.2nd Tues. Special Intention
Dec.3rd Weds. James, Mary and May Reilly
Dec.4th Thurs. James Levins
Dec.5th Fri. John Tuite
Next Weekend .
Dec.6th Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Patrick, Eileen & John Marry. Dermot Campbell, Michael and Catherine McLeer, Michael Levins & May Peters.
Dec.7th Sun. 9.00am James, Mary Ann and May Reilly.
12.00pm Christy & Mary Mitchell, Ganderstown.
Walshestown 10.30am Dermot & Moira Walsh
Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Monday, Dec.8th
St.Michael’s Church only: 9.00am and 7.30 pm.
PRAYING ADVENT Praying Advent is a simple way to spend some time in prayer for each of the weekdays of Advent. Beginning on Monday 1 December 2008 you can visit the website: www.parishandfamily.ie and click on Advent Prayer. There, each day, you will find a new reflection. It will include a piece of scripture to read, a couple of questions to reflect on and a prayer to finish with. The prayer for each day has been composed by Donal Neary S.J. and is used with his permission.
Collection for Sick & Retired Priests Cardinal Brady has given permission for a collection for the sick and retired priests of our diocese. It will be taken up after Communion at all Masses this weekend (30th Nov./1st Dec.)
Rally against the cuts in Education. Saturday, December 6th . Parnell Square @ 1p.m., marching to Merrion Square. Lets show that we care about our children's education. Free bus leaving the Termonfeckin G.A.A. grounds, Beaulieu, at 10.45 a.m. Contact Callystown/Walshestown Schools to book a seat.
The Legion of Mary
It is hoped to establish a praesidium of the Legion of Mary in the parish in early 2009. Members of the Legion will speak after communion at all Masses on Sat/Sunday, Jan.11th and will gather the names of those who are interested in forming a new praesidium.
About the Legion of Mary.....
The Legion of Mary is a lay catholic organisation founded in Ireland in 1921 by the Servant of God Frank Duff (1889-1980) and is now established in almost every country in the world. The unit of the Legion is called a praesidium which holds a weekly meeting where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion. The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.
Notices for Parish Bulletin must be handed in or e-mailed by Thursday of each week.
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Clogherhead & Walshestown Parish Bulletin
Feast of Christ the King, Nov.23rd 2008
Feast of Christ the King, Nov.23rd 2008
Parish Representative for Safeguarding Children Mrs.Nora Molloy 086 8949320
Ministers of the Word for the Month of December
St.Michael’s : Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Peter Dunne
Sun. 12.00pm Siobhan Faulkner Walshestown 10.30. Mary Duff
Special Ministers of the Eucharist for the Month of December
St.Michael’s: Sat.Vigil Mass 7.30pm Margaret Matthews
Sun. 9.00am Paddy Kelly 12.00noon Doreen Moore
Walshestown 10.30. May Caffrey
Weekday Mass – Mon- Friday 9am. St.Michael’s
Miraculous Medal Novena after Mon.Mass. Confessions: Sat. Eve. at 7.00pm
Baptisms – We welcome into the Christian community newly baptised Maya, Clair Sutherland, John Kirk Park, and Oisin, John Rogers, Drogheda,
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 Pastoral Council Meeting There will be a meeting for all members of the Parish Pastoral Council next Thursday, Nov.27th at 7.30pm in the new meeting room in the basement of St.Michael’s.
Charitable Donations Tax Forms Thanks to those who have already returned the forms for tax reclaim of church donations. If you have taken a form home and not filled it in or returned it please do so as soon as possible so that all forms can be returned together within the next few weeks.
Collection for Sick & Retired Priests Cardinal Brady has given permission for a collection for the sick and retired priests of our diocese. It will be taken up after Communion at all Masses next weekend (30th Nov./1st Dec.)
CAKE SALE & BRIC – A – BRAC.
On Sunday 7th December, starting at 2.30.p.m. in Clogherhead Community Hall in aid of Clogherhead Development Group. Any donations of items for bric a brac may be left in the Community Hall on Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 12 noon or phone 086 8754647 / 087 7757007 for collection. Your support would be appreciated.
Faithful Departed
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Nov.22nd Sat. Vigil Mass 7.30pm. The Garvey Family (Barrackfield)
Nov.23rd Sun. 9.00am The Reilly & Rafferty Families & Dec.members
12.00pm Deceased Benefactors of the Parish
Walshestown 10.30am. The Devine Family, Carrickbaggot
Weekdays 9.00am
Nov. 24th Mond. Joseph Collier
Nov. 25th Tues. Michael & Marie Kiely
Nov. 26th Weds. Pat & Mona Gorman
Nov. 27th Thurs. Philip Moore
Nov. 28th Fri. Parish List of the Dead
Next Weekend .
Nov.29th Sat. Vigil Mass 7.30pm George & Brigid Markey/ John & Annie McEvoy
Nov.30th Sun. 9.00am Molly & Larry Reilly & Deceased family members.
12.00pm Pat & Gretta Lynch
Walshestown 10.30am Michael Johnson
Concert DVD A DVD recording of the October parish concert in St.Michael’s is now available in the church sacristy; Price €12.
Parish reorganisation meeting.
The first consultation meeting to explore the clustering of Clogherhead and Walshestown with other parishes was held on Monday last and was facilitated by Ms.Deirdre O’Doherty & Seamus Byrne. Parish Clergy, Members of the Parish Pastoral Council, Parish Finance committee, representatives of the parish Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir, ICA and others were represented. The parishes preferred for clustering by the meeting were Togher and/or Termonfeckin. There will be a further open meeting for all parishioners in February to assess the ongoing process and to plan for the future and a map of clustered parishes should then be ready by the summer of next year (2009). Thanks to all who attended the meeting and expressed their views.
Advent
The four Sundays of Advent, Nov.30th, Dec.7th,14th & 21st will be marked by evening liturgies in St.Michael’s from 7.00-8.00pm each Sunday. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers, music and reflection ending with Benediction. Each Sunday will be directed towards a special theme.
1st Sunday: Nov.30th - The Theme of Advent – Waiting & Preparing
2nd Sunday: Dec.7th - Theme of Eucharist, source of unity and holiness.
3rd Sunday: Dec.14th - Theme of God’s Word, broken and shared.
4th Sunday: Dec.21st – Advent Penitential Service in preparation for the feast of Christmas.
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Clogherhead & Walshestown Parish Bulletin
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Nov.16th 2008
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Nov.16th 2008
Parish Representative for Safeguarding Children Mrs.Nora Molloy 086 8949320
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
Concert DVD A DVD recording of the October parish concert in St.Michael’s is now available in the church sacristy; Price €12.
Charitable Donations Tax Forms Thanks to those who have already returned the forms for tax reclaim of church donations. If you have taken a form home and not filled it in or returned it please do so as soon as possible so that all forms can be returned together within the next few weeks. Each form is valuable to be parish so do give it your serious consideration.
Irish Catholic on sale in Church porch price €1,20
Parish Reorganisation Process
The first consultation meeting to explore the clustering of Clogherhead and Walshestown parish with other parishes is to be held next Monday, Nov.17th at 7.30pm-9.30pm in the basement room of St.Michael’s Church. This meeting will be facilitated by Ms.Deirdre O’Doherty. Parish Clergy, Members of the Parish Pastoral Council, Parish Finance committee, representatives of the parish Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir, Collectors and local organisations and any interested individual parishioner are welcome to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss which parishes we in Clogherhead and Walshestown should cluster with and the information gathered from the meeting and a further open parish meeting in February will be used to generate a draft map of clustered parishes.
Notices for Parish Bulletin must be handed in or e-mailed by Thursday of each week.
Faithful Departed
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Sat.Nov.15th Vigil Mass 7.30pm. John Smith/ Larry Burke
Sun. Nov.16th Sunday, 9.00am Eoghan, Eugene & Mary Maguire.
12.00pm John Levins & Thomas & Mary Levins
Walshestown 10.30am The Campbell & Holcroft Families
Weekdays 9.00am
Nov.17th Mond. Deceased members of Leisuretime Group
Nov.18th Tues. Joseph and Jane Rath
Nov.19th Weds. Special Intention
Nov.20th Thurs. Pat and Mona Gorman
Nov.21st Fri. Parish List of the Dead
Next Weekend .
Nov.22nd Sat. Vigil Mass 7.30pm. The Garvey Family (Barrackfield)
Nov.23rd Sun. 9.00am .....................
12.00pm Deceased Benefactors of the Parish
Walshestown 10.30am. The Devine Family, Carrickbaggot
Last of the Medical Missionaries pioneers dies
A founder member of the Medical Missionaries of Mary,as buried yesterday. Sister M. Magdalen O'Rourke, who would have been 99 today, was one of the three pioneer sisters, including founder, Mother Mary Martin, who established the Medical Missionaries of Mary in Nigeria in 1937. She died peacefully at the Congregation's Motherhouse in Drogheda on Tuesday evening (11th November). Known as Brigid O'Rourke before joining the Medical Missionaries, Sr M. Magdalen was born in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim in 1909. Educated at Rathmines Technical School, she worked for a number of years in the Civil Service and was a founding member of the Catholic Girl Guides. She was also very active in the Legion of Mary. In 1934 following a pilgrimage to Rome with the Catholic Girl Guides she was introduced to Marie Martin - the future Mother Mary Martin - by Fr Dermot Boylan who was the spiritual director of her presidium of the Legion of Mary.
At that time the future founder was gathering her first group of helpers, who were providing assistance to the monks at Glenstal where the Boys' School was in its early years of development. At age 26, Brigid O'Rourke joined the little group in Glenstal in 1935. The following year she trained in midwifery at the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin and by December was on the high seas, heading for Nigeria with the founder, Mother Mary Martin, and fellow pioneer, the future Sr. M. Joseph Moynagh. The little community settled at Anua, near Calabar. The Congregation was founded on April 4 1937, although the founder was seriously ill and made her vows in a hospital bed in Port Harcourt. Sr M. Magdalen and Sr M. Joseph began their novitiate in the Holy Child Convent in Ifuoha, She returned to Ireland in 1938 and was instrumental in the establishment of the first Novitiate of the Medical Missionaries of Mary at Collon, Co. Louth. She became the first Editor of the order’s publications in January 1940, and throughout her life was involved in promotion work and vocation recruitment for the Congregation, in Ireland, UK, USA and Africa. In her latter years she was frequently called upon by younger members of the Congregation to write and talk about her early memories, which she did in a generous spirit and always with great inspiration and enthusiasm.
“Because she survived, in a way she filled the role of the founder and pioneer since the death of Mother Mary Martin in 1975,” Sr Isabella Smyth, Editor of the order’s magazine, Healing and Development.
The Congregation had been preparing to celebrate her 99th birthday today, when she unexpectedly died. “She had been very alert, making plans for her birthday, although she had been weakened by a fall a while back. On Tuesday we noticed the extremities of her body were cold. She deteriorated during the day, and slipped away at 8.00pm that night,” said Sr Isabella.
Sr M. Magdalen was buried in St Peter’s cemetery in Drogheda alongside Mother Mary Martin, her beloved founder, in whose footsteps she followed for so many years. Today there are about 400 Medical Missionaries of Mary working in fourteen countries, and a further 27 sisters in formation in novitiates in Nairobi, Kenya and Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Clogherhead & Walshestown Parish Bulletin
Feast of All Souls November 2nd 2008
Feast of All Souls November 2nd 2008
Special Ministers of the Eucharist - November
St.Michael's Clogherhead SS Peter and Paul Walshestown
Sat. Vigil 7.30pm Ollie Gaynor 10.30am May Caffrey
Sun. 9.00am Betty Caffrey
12.00pm Maura Kearney
Ministers of the Word
Sat.Vigil 7.30pm Betty Hoey
Sun.12.00am Jane Fanning 10.30am Maria McLoughlin
Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion The Armagh Diocesan Liturgy Commission is holding a training evening for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.This evening, which will take place in the Ballymascanlon Hotel on Monday 3rd November at 7.30pm, will be delivered by Bernadette Toal from the Augustinian Retreat Team in Orlagh. This evening is open to all existing and new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Any of our current Ministers are encouraged to attend this evening.
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
First Friday Visit – The sick and housebound will be attended as usual next Fri.and Saturday.
Special Priests Collection taken up after Communion at all Masses next weekend. 8/9th Nov.
Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk.
A series of 4 talks will be presented in the Centre by Jean Woods, MIAHIP, ICP,EAP commencing Wednesday, 5th November 2008 from 11am-12noon. The talks are as follows; 5th November: ‘Living with Grief’ 12th November: ‘How Grief can affect the bereaved family. 19th November: ‘Supporting a person you care about in their grief.’24th November: ‘Facing the future following the death of a loved one.’ Everyone is welcome, admission is free.
Faithful Departed
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, recently deceased John Conlon, Annie O’Connor and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Sat. Nov.1st Vigil Mass 7.30pm James & Sheila & Sean Boylan,
Anthony Sharkey & Annie O’Connor (Month’s Mind)
Sunday, Nov.2nd 9.00am Parish List of the Dead
12.00pm Parish List of the Dead
Walshestown 10.30am Thomas & Brigid Crilly
Weekdays 9.00am
Nov.5th Weds. Special Intention
Nov.7th Fri. Parish List of the Dead
Next Weekend .
Sat. Nov.8th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Mary Byrne (McCooey Tce) & Laurence & Elizabeth Allen
Sunday, Nov.9th 9.00am Special Intention
12.00pm James Cunningham & Edward & Christina Healy
Walshestown 10.30am John and Mary Muldoon
Irish Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society have organised a Service of Remembrance for all who have tried to cope with the tragic and untimely death of their infant, child, teenager or adult son or daughter in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Drogheda, this Sunday, the 2nd November 2008 at 3pm.
Launch of Parish Reorganisation Process
This weekend Cardinal Brady launches the Armagh diocesan parish reorganisation process which will take place in stages over the next 22 months and will conclude according to the Cardinal in September 2010 with new parish structures and ministries being put in place. This will be the greatest reorganisation of parishes and priests in our diocese for many generations and so parishioners are asked to take an interest in what is happening and to voice your opinions and concerns. The Cardinal’s letter is read this weekend at Masses, a brochure summarising the letter is available in the church porch and there will be meetings of parish representatives within the next 8 weeks followed by a parish wide meeting to be held in Lent 2009. Please continue to pray for the process in the coming weeks and months.
The total Envelope and Church Plate Collection for October amounted to €6287. Thanks to all parishioners for their regular financial commitment.
CUMANN SEANCHAIS ARD MHACHA -ARMAGH DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The third lecture of the Autumn season will be held on Wednesday 12 November 2008 at 8:00 in the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library and Archive. The lecture on the evening will be given by Mgr Réamonn Ó Muirí who will be talk about ‘Early Irish Links with Europe’.
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Clogherhead & Walshestown Parish Bulletin
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 26th 2008
Weekday Mass – Mon- Friday 9am. St.Michael’s
Miraculous Medal Novena after Mon.Mass.
Confessions: Sat. Eve. at 7.00pm
Feast of All Saints Next Saturday (November 1st) is a holyday of obligation. Masses will be at 9.00am and 12.00pm in St.Michael’s.
Feast of All Souls Sunday Nov.2nd Saturday Vigil Mass 7.30 & Masses at usual Sunday times.
October Devotions To mark the month of October’s devotion to Our Lady there will be the Rosary, Benediction and silent prayer in St.Michael’s this Sunday evening from 7.00-8.00pm.
Baptisms – We welcome into the Christian community newly baptised Shay, Luke, Dylan Mundow, Harbour Rd. Senan, Michael, Power, Barrackfield, Mark, David Clancy, Gort Uain. 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
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 26th 2008
Weekday Mass – Mon- Friday 9am. St.Michael’s
Miraculous Medal Novena after Mon.Mass.
Confessions: Sat. Eve. at 7.00pm
Feast of All Saints Next Saturday (November 1st) is a holyday of obligation. Masses will be at 9.00am and 12.00pm in St.Michael’s.
Feast of All Souls Sunday Nov.2nd Saturday Vigil Mass 7.30 & Masses at usual Sunday times.
October Devotions To mark the month of October’s devotion to Our Lady there will be the Rosary, Benediction and silent prayer in St.Michael’s this Sunday evening from 7.00-8.00pm.
Baptisms – We welcome into the Christian community newly baptised Shay, Luke, Dylan Mundow, Harbour Rd. Senan, Michael, Power, Barrackfield, Mark, David Clancy, Gort Uain. 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
Mission Sunday. The Annual Mission Sunday Collection last week amounted to €1335 (which is an increase of almost 10% on last year). Thanks to all for your generosity and prayers on behalf of those trying to spread the Gospel in difficult and dangerous circumstances around the world.
The Irish Holy Ghost Missionaries express sincere thanks and appreciation for the generosity and hospitality shown to Fr.John Laizer when he preached in the parish during their recent appeal. The amount raised by the envelope collection in Clogherhead and Walshestown was €2072.20. May God reward you all and bless you for your kindness. Be assured of a special remembrance in our prayers and at our Masses. Fr.Desmond Arigho, C.S.Sp.
Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk.
A series of 4 talks will be presented in the Centre by Jean Woods, MIAHIP, ICP,EAP commencing Wednesday, 5th November 2008 from 11am-12noon. The talks are as follows; 5th November: ‘Living with Grief’ 12th November: ‘How Grief can affect the bereaved family. 19th November: ‘Supporting a person you care about in their grief.’24th November: ‘Facing the future following the death of a loved one.’
Everyone is welcome, admission is free.
Faithful Departed
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, recently deceased Annie O’Connor and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Sat.Oct 25th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Laurence and Kathleen Kirwan
Sun. Oct.26th 9.00am John Kellett
12.00pm Jim and Mai Sherry
Walshestown 10.30am Maura and Jim McGrane
Weekdays 9.00am
Oct.28th Tuesday Special Intention
Oct.29th Weds. Parish Benefactors
Oct.30th Thurs. Ned Tuite
Oct.31st Fri. Parish List of the Dead
Nov. 1st Sat. James Fanning
Next Weekend .
Sat. Nov.1st Vigil Mass 7.30pm James & Sheila & Sean Boylan,
Anthony Sharkey & Annie O’Connor (Month’s Mind)
Sunday, Nov.2nd 9.00am Parish List of the Dead
12.00pm Parish List of the Dead
Congratulations to ‘O Donnell Park residents who came Third in their category at the Louth Looking Good Awards.
Irish Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society have organised a Service of Remembrance for all who have tried to cope with the tragic and untimely death of their infant, child, teenager or adult son or daughter in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Drogheda, on Sunday, the 2nd November 2008 at 3pm.
Envelopes for the November List of the Dead are now available at the back of the Church
Parish Concert
Thanks to all who participated in and attended last Sunday night’s parish evening of song and drama, music and reflection in St.Michael’s. The Mornington Gospel Choir opened with very joyful gospel music followed by the Little Duke Theatre’s ‘Spirit of the Boyne’ which told the story of Ireland from pre-Christian times through Celtic and monastic Ireland, the Normans and days of religious warfare and famine to the present day. This was all achieved through the talents of many young actors and performers who clearly have great futures ahead of them. With the outstanding musical support of Joseph Dunne, the Drogheda Ceoltas and our own St.Michael’s choir there was never a note out of place. It was an interesting experience to be addressed by Oliver Cromwell from the altar steps!
The students and teachers from The Little Duke Theatre were;
Andy Gallagher William Gogan Derval O’Donovan Eva Short
Eric O’Brien Jamie Gogan Jenny Heavey Claire Maher
Mark Hughes Naoise Gogan Aoife Kerr Megan Maher
Sean Tester David Phelan Christina Matthews Rita Donovan
Darren Cappelli John Kelly Christine Phelan Christopher Murphy
William Gogan Cian Gogan Michelle Phelan
The Spirit of the Boyne was Written, Directed and Produced by Brenda Gogan Harrington.
Recorded Music Composed and Produced by Colin Blakey
Lights and Sound by John McGovern Sound Operator – J.J.Harrington Choreography by Donna Murphy Costumes by Pauline Halpin Projectionist: Saul Rasie Stage Manager: Joanne Mallon
Assistant Stage Manager: Susie Leland
With special thanks to Liam Reynolds ( ‘The Medieval Parishes of Clogherhead and Walshestown’) Barry McHugh, Mateusz Gauza and Ronan Cafferty.
The celebration ended with the unveiling of a plaque to Fr.Richard Everard (P.P. Clogherhead 1853-1863) by his descendant Mr.John Roche and Fr.Laurence Carraher P.P.Tullyallen.
Many people have since spoken of the occasion as both moving and memorable and the refreshments provided afterwards by the ladies of the ICA in the most difficult circumstances was greatly appreciated. The amount raised through ticket sales was €1,600 which goes towards the cost of the recent redecoration and refurbishment of St.Michael’s.
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Clogherhead & Walshestown Parish Bulletin
Mission Sunday October 19th 2008
Weekday Mass – Mon- Friday 9am. St.Michael’s
Miraculous Medal Novena after Mon.Mass.
Confessions: Sat. Eve. at 7.00pm
Baptisms – We welcome into the Christian community newly baptised Anna, Mary, Sharkey, Callystown.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
Mission Sunday October 19th 2008
Weekday Mass – Mon- Friday 9am. St.Michael’s
Miraculous Medal Novena after Mon.Mass.
Confessions: Sat. Eve. at 7.00pm
Baptisms – We welcome into the Christian community newly baptised Anna, Mary, Sharkey, Callystown.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
Clogherhead Parish Concert tonight, Sunday, Oct.19th 2008. The Tickets for the concert are available in the church sacristy and at the door tonight. Price €10.
Mission Sunday. The Annual Mission Sunday Collection will be taken up after Communion at all Masses this weekend.
Yousef Yakoub We welcome Yousef Yakoub who is a clerical student sub-deacon of the Maronite Catholic Diocese of Haifa and the Holy Land in Israel who will speak to us after Holy Communion about the plight of Christians today in the Holy Land.
Hospice Coffee Morning. On Thursday 23rd October, 2008, Eugene & Ann Crilly will hold a Coffee Morning in aid of Hospice in their home in Walshestown from 9 a.m. All are invited to support this worthy cause.
Clogherhead Lifeboat Station.Sincere thanks to all who attended and supported the Coffee Morning in the Presbyterian Church Hall, aid of Clogherhead Lifeboat Station on Friday last.
Envelopes for the November List of the Dead are now available at the back of the Church
Faithful Departed
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, recently deceased Annie O’Connor and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Sat.Oct.18th Vigil Mass 7.30pm ............................
Sun. Oct.19 9.00am William, Ann & Sr.Anne Reynolds & Decd. family members
12.00pm James Fanning
Walshestown 10.30am John & James Devine
Weekdays 9.00am
Oct.20th Monday – Stephen Tallon
Oct.22nd Wednesday - Special Intention
Next Weekend .
Sat.Oct 25th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Laurence and Kathleen Kirwan
Sun. Oct.26th 9.00am John Kellett
12.00pm Jim and Mai Sherry
Bible Reading Marathon Pope Benedict XVI kicked off a Bible-reading marathon on Italian television, which he called a "fitting accompaniment" to the world Synod of Bishops on the Word of God.The Pope read from Genesis on "Bibbia Giorno e Notte" (Bible Day and Night), a program broadcast by RAI where the Bible will be read from beginning to end in various languages by nearly 1,200 readers.The Pontiff's secretary of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, will conclude the marathon Saturday, reading the last chapter of Revelation.Readers will include, among others, participants in the 12th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church," which the Holy Father inaugurated today. The synod will end Oct. 26.The site of the reading will be the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusaleme in Rome. Organizers received 180,000 requests to participate in the event. Benedict XVI spoke about the event after reciting the Angelus with thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican today. He said, “This event is a fitting accompaniment to the Synod of Bishops on the Word of God.“The Word of God can thus enter into homes to accompany the lives of families and single persons: a seed that, if properly welcomed, will not fail to bear abundant fruit."
POPE: PAUL KNEW THE HEART OF CHRIST Even though St. Paul never knew Christ in person, the Apostle knew the heart of Jesus, and that's what matters, says Benedict XVI. The Pope said this during the weekly general audience held in St. Peter's Square. More than 25,000 were present to hear the Pontiff continue the cycle of catecheses dedicated to the figure and thought of St. Paul. There are two ways to get to know a person, Benedict XVI explained in the first part of the address: to know a person physically, or to know the heart of a person. "To know 'according to the flesh,' in a corporeal way, means to know only from the outside, with external criteria," he said. "One can see a person many times, recognize the individual's facial characteristics and the many details of how he acts: how he talks, moves, etc. "Yet, even knowing someone in this way, one does not really know the person, one doesn't know the nucleus of the person. Only with the heart is one able to truly know a person."
The Pope gave as an example the Pharisees and Sadducees who "knew Christ from the outside [...] but they did not know him in his truth." He continued: "There are learned individuals who know many details of Christ, and simple people who don't know these details, but they know Christ in his truth: 'The heart speaks to the heart.' "And Paul essentially says that he knows Jesus in this way, with the heart." "St. Paul did not think Jesus was something historical," the Pope said, "as a person from the past. He certainly knew the great tradition regarding his life, his words, his death and his resurrection, but he did not treat them as something from the past; he proposed them as the reality of the living Jesus. "The words and actions of Jesus for Paul do not pertain to a historic time, to the past. Jesus lives now and speaks with us now, and lives for us. "This is the true manner to get to know Jesus, and to learn the tradition of him." "We should also learn to know Jesus," the Ponitff added, "not physically, as a person of the past, but as our Lord and brother, that today is with us and shows us how to live and how to die."
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Clogherhead & Walshestown Parish Bulletin
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 12th 2008
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
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 12th 2008
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
Clogherhead Parish Concert next Sunday, Oct.19th 2008. Tickets now available price €10.
The Irish Red Cross Annual Church Gate Collection takes place this weekend 11th & 12th Oct.
Next Sunday – Mission Sunday. The Annual Mission Sunday Collection will be taken up after Communion at all Masses next weekend.
Yousef Yakoub Cardinal Brady has asked parishes to welcome a visit from Yousef Yakoub who is a clerical student sub-deacon of the Maronite Catholic Diocese of Haifa and the Holy Land in Israel. Yousef is carrying out a project during his studies in Ireland and he has described it for us as follows in his own words;
Basically this project is an initiative in response to the daily needs of a large part of the Christian craftsmen in Bethlehem. The majority of the Christians in Bethlehem work in areas related to tourism and the organization of pilgrimages, which is the main source of their economy. But since the breakout of the troubles in September 2000, the presence of pilgrims in the country has declined by 95%. This resulted by many families finding themselves without work and consequently had decided to search for a better place where they can live in peace and with dignity. In fact in the last few years many Christian families had emigrated.
What can be done for the “rest” of the Christian population? How much longer will they endure?
At the Sunday Masses I will speak to the people for few minutes about their sisters and brothers in Christ that live in Bethlehem and after each mass they would be able to support these families if they wish by buying some of the religious items that are made there.
Yousef has been invited to speak to us after Communion on Mission Sunday for a few minutes.
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting on Thursday next (Oct.16th) at 7.30pm. Members are asked to make a special effort to be present for this meeting.
Special Priests Collection after Communion at all Masses this weekend (11th 12th Oct.)
Faithful Departed
We pray for those on the Parish list of the Dead, deceased Benefactors of the Parish, recently deceased Annie O’Connor and those for whom Masses are offered.
This Weekend
Sat.Oct.11th Vigil Mass 7.30pm Peter, Kathleen & Peader Dunne
Sun. Oct 12th 9.00am Nancy Conroy
12.00pm Laurence, Maggie & Jane Kirwan, Harbour Rd.
Walshestown 10.30am . Andrew Collier
Weekdays 9.00am Oct.13th Mon. Patrick Dunne
Oct.14th Tues. Special Intention
Oct15th Weds. Special Intention
Oct.16th Thurs. Donard Briscombe
Oct.17th Fri. Fr.Richard Everard
Next Weekend .
Sat.Oct.18th Vigil Mass 7.30pm William, Ann & Sr.Anne Reynolds & Deceased family members.
Sun. Oct.19th 9.00am..........................12.00pm James Fanning
Encountering Mark, Matthew and Luke: The Synoptic Gospels.
Let the Scriptures enrich your spiritual life! In this online course, you will explore the Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke. Two weeks will be devoted to each gospel. Articles by Dr. Philip A. Cunningham help participants gain an overview of each gospel's features, learn about its setting, the evangelist who wrote it, and the community for which it was written. Videos featuring Fr. Michael Himes focus on key insights. Then, explore practices to use the gospel in prayer and reflection on your life. No previous experience in Scripture study is necessary. The course runs from October 13 - November 21, 2008 (Web Site opens Oct. 6 and closes Nov. 26). For more information contact the Office of Pastoral Renewal and Family Ministry, 00353 42 933 6649, www.parishandfamily.ie/.
Clogherhead Lifeboat Station.
The Annual Coffee Morning / Cake Sale on behalf of Clogherhead Lifeboat Station will take place next Friday in the Presbyterian Church Hall, Palace Street from 10 a.m. Your support would be appreciated.
Month Road Sweep.
On Thursday next 16th October the Streets in Clogherhead Village and the Estates will be swept by the County Council. This will commence at 6.30.a.m. perhaps vehicles could be parked in such a manner as to allow the Sweep to reach the footpaths.
Notice for Traveller Community . A note of particular interest to members of the Traveller Community: Next Tuesday, 14th October will be a very important date for everyTraveller in Ireland. It marks the day when the Census for the All Ireland Traveller Health Study - 'Our Geels' begins. The Parish of the Travelling People, along with the main Traveller organisations countrywide, are encouraging all Travellers to participate in the Census and the Health Study which aims to improve Travellers' health and well-being. Once again, that's next Tuesday for the Census and the start of the All Ireland Traveller Health Study.
Congratulations to the Dreadnots on their great triumph last weekend.
Veni, vidi, vici!
(They came, they saw, they conquered!)
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