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The Feast of the Assumption – Sunday, 15th August 2010
...Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
 

Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit exults in God my saviour; because he has looked upon his lowly handmaid”. Mary is given to us as the model of what a follower of Christ should be. Today, as we celebrate her Assumption into heaven, she models especially the importance of a spirit of thanksgiving and praise. Each of us has so much to be thankful for to God and to one another and yet we can spend so much of our time and energy complaining. This week we are invited to turn this around and practice praise and thanksgiving. We start with those who are closest to us, for example as wife and husband, parents and children, friends. But we should also extend it to the people we celebrate the Eucharist with instead of rushing away as soon as Mass is over. And of course, this week take time to thank God for all the gifts we have in our lives.

Sunday, 15th August 2010

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

First Reading: Apocalpse 11: 19, 12: 1-6, 10
This describes the battle between good and evil, with the ultimate triumph of God.
Mary and her child were at the heart of that battle.

Second Reading: Corinthians 15: 20-26
Christ is the new Adam who undoes the harm done by the old Adam.

Gospel: Luke 1: 39-56
Mary visits Elizabeth and sings a hymn of praise to God,
for his goodness to her and to his chosen people.

 

 

Mass Intentions for the coming week Sunday 15th August

 

St Patrick’s

Sat 14 8pm Vigil First AM Frank Duffy, Castleblayney Rd.,
Pat, Sarah, Patsy, John & Michael Markey, Greagh.
Francie McAtavie & decd of McAtavie & Caraher families
Roisin Rice, Corrybrennan. John Farrell, Greagh.

Sun 15 12.15pm For the People of the Parish.
Mon 16 8pm Séan, Charles, Brigid and Gerard Owens and Breda Sherry.

Sat 21 8pm Vigil MMMass Margaret Rice, Main St.
Deceased Lennon family, Hall St.
Kathleen, Mickey & Lily Lynch, Main St.also Frankie Wallace, Pearse Place.
Mary Gilmour, Augherlane, Michael & Kathleen Gilmour 46 O’Duffy Tce.

Sun 22 12.15pm For the People of the Parish.


Our Lady of the Rosary, Tullycorbet:

Sun 15 9.30am John & Mary Anne Donnelly, Coaghey.

Sun 22 9.30am Jack McBennett, Ballycranog & decd McBennett family Kilnacran.
Frank Lavelle, Cornanaugh.





Our Lady of Knock, Ballintra

Sun 15 11am Deceased members of Duffy family, Cabra.

Sun 22 11am Tom McCormill & deceased family, Cabra.

 

*Pink Envelope – Dated 15 Aug in your box for (Diocesan Purposes)

 

 

Altar Servers for the coming week

St. Patrick’s

Sat/Sun Aug 14th/15th Vigil Group 2 - 12.15pm Group 3

Sat/Sun Aug 21st/22nd Vigil Group 1 - 12.15pm Group 2

 

Tullycorbet:

Sun 15th August 9.30am Group B

Sun 22nd August 9.30am Group C

 

Ballintra:

Sun 15th August 11.00am Group B

Sun 22nd August 11.00am Group C

 

 

 

Parish and community notices


Recently Deceased:

Please pray for

Peter Duffy, Carrickaveilty.

 

 


Welcome: Sister Helen Ward:

Who will speak at all masses this weekend

An appeal in aid of poor refugees in Bosnia.

 

Development of Ballybay Recreation Centre:

Building Construction Plan for viewing in the Credit Union Office.

A.G.M. to be held in Recreation Centre on Mon 23rd August at 9pm. Everyone welcome.

 

Tullycorbet Community Centre:

Committee meeting Tues 17 Aug – 8.30pm

 

Anyone Interested in Playing Bridge:

You don’t have to be a Card Player

If enough interested, lessons will be given in T/corbet Hall in Sept.Tel: 9741150 or 9741069.

 

 

Ballybay Community Crèche

Summer Camp Mon Aug 16 – Fri 20. An exciting week of activities ahead for boys or girls aged 4 – 14 including a trip to Armagh Planetarium, cookery lessons, quizzes, bingo, art & crafts, races and lots more. Camp runs from 10am- 3pm each day. Tel 9756996.

 

Free Pre-School Places:

There are a few places left in our playschool for Sept. 2010. If your child is due to start school next year (2011) he/she may be eligible to attend pre-school for free. Contact the crèche on 9756996 for details.

 

 

Children in Crossfire: Are recruiting participants for the Barcelona Half Marathon in Feb 2011 and the Derry Waterside Half Marathon in Sept 2010. For information on either event Tel Sarah 028 71269898 or email events@childrenincrossfire.org.

 

 

Training in Bereavement Care:

Bereavement care volunteers are currently being recruited to provide support in Cavan, Monaghan and Fermanagh. We are offering an opportunity to receive high quality training in Bereavement support. . Training Sep - Dec - venue yet to be decided. Tel; Philomena at 049 4372999 for details.

 

 

 

PLC Courses:

Vacancies on selected courses starting in September at Monaghan Institute. To apply contact 047 84900.

 

Citizens’Information Service:

North Road, Monaghan Tel 047 82622 / Carrickmacross Tel 042 9663454/Clones 047 20626. For all information on your Rights and Entitlements to civil and public services.

 

B.E.S.T. Sports and Youth Development Summer Camp

Aimed at building personal confidence and football skills through multi-sports for children aged 4 – 14 yrs. Starts 16 – 20 Aug at Our Lady’s Astro park, Castleblayney. To book Tel. Barry 086 8377001 or www.best4coaching.com

 

 

Umbra Collection:

Supporting education in Kitui – All types of clean dry clothing, also bed linen, curtains, towels and shoes. Collection Points: The car parks at the three churches in the parish Thursday 19th August before 12 noon.


 

 

Solas Nua:

Is a programme which offers support and hope to those who have lost a husband or wife through death, and to those caught up in the traumatic aftermath of separation or suffering the loss of a long term partner. This programme starts Wed 08 Sept 2010 in Farnham Hotel, Cavan at 8pm.To book Tel 049 4371363 before 03 Sept.

 

 

Rainbows:

Is a support programme to help children and adolescents cope with grief or loss due to Bereavement, Separation or Divorce. Next programme starts Tues 21 Sept at 7pm in St. Felim’s boys N.S. Cavan. One hour one evening per week up to December. To book Tel: 049 4371363 or 086 0875783 for details.


Most Reverend Liam S. MacDaid DD

Bishop of Clogher.

The ordination ceremony has been well documented and reported by the media, particularly the Northern Standard. There were many memorable moments throughout the ceremony but none more so than when the new Bishop addressed the following words to the people of the diocese.

My dear priests and people of Clogher there are two symbols which I wish to recall from to-days ceremony- the laying on of Hands(symbol of the guiding Spirit of God) and of the book of the Gospels (the Word of God). Let us embrace these gifts and make our way together to the well of salvation.

There we are assured we will find living water which will nourish the spirit as well as the body. It will be water which we can safely offer our children; water which will protect our universe as well as enriching the quality of our lives and leading us to everlasting life. In the words of to-day’s Gospel; anyone who wants to be great among you must be your servant, and anyone who wants to be first among you must be your slave, just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Prayer card available at masses this weekend.

Video of Bishop Liam’s ordination may be viewed online at :

http://www.murphyvideoservices.com/livestream.html

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW IMAGES OF THE DAY

 

 

PARISH OF TULLYCORBET (BALLYBAY) : St. Patrick’s, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. Tel/Fax 042-9741032