Parish Priest: Very Rev Joseph McGuinness
PP VG, 1 Darling Street : Tel 02866322627
Priest on Duty: Very Rev Joseph McGuinness
Tel 02866322627
MASSES FOR COMING WEEK
Sat, 3rd Nov (Vigil 6.00pm) (Months Mind)
Elizabeth McCartney,
Firgrove Court
Sun, 4th Nov (Lisbellaw) 10.00 am Maria Whitley,
Hillview Road
Mon, 5th Nov 31st Week in Ordinary Time
8.00 am Faitlhful Departed
10.00 am Mary & John Drumm, Teemore and Enniskillen
6.00 pm (Convent) (Months Mind) Margaret Farmer, Loane
Drive and Graan Abbey; Thomas Leonard, Graan Abbey
Tues, 6th Nov All the Saints of Ireland
8.00 am McManus & Crorken families, Lisnaskea,
Enniskillen and England
10.00 am William & Rose Steele, Riverside; William
& Agnes Steele and family, Mill Street
Wed, 7th Nov Weekday
8.00 am (Convent) Stewart & Bridie Graham, Kilmacormick
Road
10.00 am Faithful Departed
Thurs, 8th Nov Weekday
8.00 am Artie & Francis Stephenson and Martin
Carty,
Hillview Park
10.00 am Francis & Margaret, Eileen and May Kellagher,
Queen Street; Thomas & Brigid Kellagher, Mill
Street; Packie Ferguson, Blacklion
Fri, 9th Nov The Dedication of the Lateran
Basilica
8.00 am (Convent) Mary Mulligan, Corban Avenue
10.00 am Bridie Keenan, Derrin Road; Jackie, Jack,
Nellie and Maisie Keenan, Cornagrade Terrace
7.30 pm John McCahery, Mulrod
8.00 pm (Lisbellaw) Faithful Departed
Sat, 10th Nov St Leo the Great, pope and
doctor of the Church
10.00 am William Slevin, Drumgallon
10.30 am (Convent) Cornie Masterson & Masterson
family, Mullaghmeen
Confessions 11.30 am – 1.30
pm & 5.00 – 5.45 pm
Deaths
We pray for the recently deceased:
Mary Catherine Donnelly, Augher;
Mary (May) Keenan, Hillview Road
and Millcroft Nursing Home.
May they rest in peace.
First New Draw in Parish Draw, Tuesday 13th
November. Cards for new Draw are now available at
the Priests’ House and St Michael’s Bookshop.
Promoters please make returns Monday, 12th November,
7.00 – 8.30 pm.
If you are interested in becoming a Promoter of
the Parish Draw or would like
a family card, please give your name in the Parish
Office, phone 66322075.
Weekly Offering 28.10.07 £3,976.00
Mission Sunday Collection 21.10.07
£4,940.00 (complete).
To this is added contributions made in St Theresa’a
Box in the Church.
Church Renovations October (Red Envelope)
£1,676.00
Special Trócaire Collection for Darfur
£6,522.00.
Ministers of the Word for
the Sundays of November
6.00 pm Sat (Vigil) Paul Sheridan;
8.00 am John Quinn;
9.30 am Raymond Crilly;
11.00 am Brendan McCreesh;
12.30 pm Damien O’Dolan
A word of appreciation to all who supported the Dance
and made it such an
Ministers of the Eucharist & Collectors
Team C begin their rota this Saturday/Sunday 3rd/4th
November.
St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society
Mass will be celebrated for deceased members and for
the Faithful Departed this Monday, 5th November at
7.30 pm in the Parish Centre.
The Sick and Elderly will be attended
by the priests this week, usual areas and days.
Time Out:
Thinking about your future? Interested in religious
life with the Presentation Brothers? “Time Out”
for a weekend of reflection and information, Blackrock,
Dublin, Saturday 10th November, 11.00 am – 2.00
pm. Accommodation and meals provided . Phone Brother
Andrew Hickey, 00353 1 2300824 or prescall@eircom.net
www.presentationbrothers.com
Gift Aid
We are now completing our claim for refund of tax
for 2006/07. Some parishioners have still to renew
their Covenants (Gift Aid) which expired last year.
We would be grateful if they would call at the Parish
Office.
November
• Visit the cemetery this week and pray for
the Dead (to gain an indulgence say one Our Father
and the Apostles Creed and pray for the Pope’s
intentions.
• November Lists Please put lists in the box
provided.
Masses for the Faithful Departed this week: St Michael’s
8.00 am Monday
and 10.00 am Wednesday; 8.00 pm Friday in Lisbellaw.
• Liturgy of Remembrance, St Michael’s
Church, Sunday 18th November at 5.00 pm. We remember
by name all those who have died in the past year.
Enniskillen Pioneer Total Abstinence Association
Meeting this Tuesday 6th November at 8.00 pm in the
Parish Centre.
Pioneer Total Abstinence Association
Readori Competitions Sunday, 18th November in Millennium
Hall, Donagh at 2.00 pm. Junior entrants must be under
16 years on 1st January 2008. For an Entry form, phone
Ann Scallon at 68628040 or Hugh McElroy at 89541658.
Mary’s Meals presentation:
Mary’s Meals is a very simple idea – one
meal, given each day to a hungry child in school.
If you are interested in learning more, then come
along to the Parish Centre this Thursday 8th November
for a presentation on this simple solution to world
hunger that actually works.
Marie Cox RSM, Release of new album
“The Gift You Are” this Thursday 8th November
in the Killyhevlin Hotel at 7.30 pm.. Admission is
free. Refreshments will be served and everyone is
most welcome!
Ciorcal comhrá: Bíonn
ciorcal comhrá Gaeilge ar siúl gach
dara Céadaoin in Blake’s of the Hollow,
Inis Ceithleann ar 8 i.n. Beidh muid ag bualadh arís
ar Céadoin 7ú Samhain Fáilte
roimh chách. Irish conversation group
meets in Blakes of the Hollow at 8.00 pm fortnightly.
Next meeting Wednesday 7th November.
CHRIST IN A WORLD OF MANY FAITHS
Education for Reconciliation ~ In association with
Fermanagh Churches Forum.
A 6 Session Course from 1st November - 6th December
2007, 8.00pm – 10.00pm, in Enniskillen Library,
Halls Lane.
Course Co-ordinators Denis Anderson and Eileen Gallagher.
Thursday 1st Nov – Living in a Changing Ireland;
8th Nov – The Challenge of Inter-faith Dialogue;
15th Nov – Christianity & the Religiously
Plural Environment; 22nd Nov - Confessing Christ in
a World of Many Faiths; 29th Nov - Inter-Religious
Prayer & Spirituality; 6th Dec - Celebrating Difference
& Living Faithfully.
There is no fee for this Course. For further information
please contact Karen Nicholson, Tel 028 90775010.
e-mail: cenisec@tcd.ie
St Michael’s Youth Club has
re-opened for New Season Activities for 11–15
years +, following the successful pilot programme
by WELB Youth Service, from February–May 2007.
Sports, Indoor Football, Basketball, Uni-hoc, Dodge
Ball, plus Arts, Dance and Specialist Activities eg
Outdoor Pursuits will feature in this year’s
programme. Registration Fee £10 (Family Rates
will apply) – payable at Registration. 50p Nightly
Fee. Parents should accompany children for registration
purposes. Club open for activities on Tuesdays from
7–9.30 pm.
Children’s Liturgy each Sunday
at 9.30 am Mass. All Primary School children are very
welcome to attend.
Holy Hour of Adoration last Wednesday
of every month in the Convent Chapel, led by Fr Brendan
Shannon. Next Holy Hour, Wednesday 31st October from
8.00 – 9.00 pm.
Big Bingo each Tuesday in Scout Hall
at 9.00 pm. £2,000 + in Prizes. Please support.
Basic First Aid Course (Accredited
full Day course) this Saturday, 3rd November in Guild
Hall, Scots Presbyterian Church, Enniskillen, 9.30–
16.30. Lunch 12.30-13.30. Tutors Cathy Magowan and
Ruth Morrison (EMAS Qualified First Aid Trainers).
Cost £35.00 (includes certificate). 11 years
+. To Register call Cathy Magowan, Tel: 02866 328977.
Proceeds in aid of the Presbyterian Church Building
Fund.
The Irish Pilgrimage Trust
Trip to Lourdes, Easter 2008 Applications are welcome
from young people with a physical disability or illness
(aged 9 – 18 years) or a learning disability
(aged 11 – 21 years). There are also places
for seriously ill children under the age of 9 years
accompanied by a parent/carer. There is no cost for
the young person selected to travel. Closing date
for applications is 31st October 2007. If interested
please contact Brendan at 07799325689 (anytime) or
Maureen at 02871337441 after 6 pm.
Aware Defeat Depression – Enniskillen
Support Group for all those affected by depression
meets in the Aisling Centre, Darling Street on the
1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30 pm. New members
welcome.
‘Jesus of Nazareth’ by
Pope Benedict XVI: In the Bookshop/ On the Bookstand
– the most readable book Pope Benedict has written;
this book will be most helpful to anyone who wishes
to deepen their knowledge of Christ and their understanding
of the faith. Price £13.60.
‘Partnership in Lay Spirituality:
Religious and Laity New Ways’ by Maureen Dolan,
Enniskillen, published by the Columba Press 2007 is
available in St Michael’s Bookshop. The first
part seeks an understanding of lay spirituality and
its development. The latter part develops what lay
associate membership of a religious congregation is
and its value. Price £9.50.
Al-anon
Does someone in your family drink too much? Is it
making you
lonely and unhappy – causing money problems
– creating stress? It might be your partner,
child or your mother or father. If you want help –
if you would like to share your worries with people
who understand because they have had them too –
why not get in touch with Al-anon Family Groups. Phone
028 9068368 for details of your nearest group contact.
Gamblers Anonymous
Meets in the Day Centre, Tempo Road each Sunday at
8.00 pm or contact Gamblers Anonymous on 028 71351329.
Drugwiser Family Support Group
Do you have a family member or friend affected by
drug or alcohol misuse? Could you use some safe, free,
confidential information? Ring 07749699243 or 028
66328352
The Community Safety Advisors Project
aims to reduce fear of crime among elderly and vulnerable
adults in Co Fermanagh. Volunteers visit individuals
in their homes on a regular basis. Would you like
to become a volunteer and help someone in your area?
Contact Patricia at Fermanagh
Volunteer Centre Phone 028 66328438. Email: community.safety@gmail.com.
St Vincent de Paul Thrift Centre
48 Forthill Street welcomes good quality clothes and
household items. Please leave items at the Thrift
Centre, or phone 028 66329893 to arrange collection.
Open Monday – Saturday 10.00 am – 4.00
pm. Closed for lunch 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm. Closed
Wednesdays.
The Community Safety Advisors Project
aims to reduce fear of crime among elderly and vulnerable
adults in Co Fermanagh. Volunteers visit individuals
in their homes on a regular basis. Would you like
to become a volunteer and help someone in your area?
Contact Patricia at Fermanagh
Volunteer Centre Phone 028 66328438. Email: community.safety@gmail.com.
World Youth Day, Sydney, July 2008
Office Address: Clogher don Óige, St Macartan’s
College, Monaghan.
Phone:003534772784.E-mailaddress:infor@clogherdonoige.com
www.clogherdonoige.com
The Witness Service needs Caring
People to train as Volunteers supporting people going
to Court (which can be a frightening experience).
Training, support and expenses will be provided. You’ll
gain new skills and a great sense of satisfaction.
To find out more about volunteering for the Witness
Service phone 028 90244039. Pick up a leaflet at the
back of the church.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Enniskillen
Meetings: Monday – Nurses’ Sitting Room,
Erne Hospital; Thursday and Saturday – Day Centre,
Tempo
Road. All meetings at 8.30pm. For further information
contact 028 90434848.
Gift Aid to St Michael’s Parish
According to the Gift Aid Scheme the Parish can reclaim
28p for every £1.00 you contribute (£100.00
can be turned into £128.00) at no extra cost
to you:
? If you pay Tax
? And sign a Gift Aid Pledge
Parishioners whose Covenants have expired (your annual
return will let you know) or who pay Tax and wish
to sign a Gift aid Pledge for the first time (and
many more could do this) are invited to call to the
Parish Office any day during the week Monday-Friday
10.30 am – 2.30 pm.
? If you want to make the most of your contribution,
Gift Aid it and the Parish will do the rest.
Counselling for survivors of Sexual Abuse
Nexus offers support to anyone who has been sexually
abused, assaulted or raped at any time in their life
and are now 17 years old and over. Counselling provides
an opportunity for survivors to deal with the effects
of sexual abuse, assault or rape. It can help in the
process of recovery and enable survivors to create
a more positive future. Contact Nexus in confidence
at 028 66320046.
Parents Advice Centre provides a
telephone helpline and face-to-face support and guidance
service for families. Helpline Freephone 0808 801
722. Helpline Email parents@pachelp.org
Gamblers Anonymous
Meets in the Day Centre, Tempo Road each Sunday at
8.00 pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Enniskillen Meetings:
Monday – Nurses’ Sitting Room, Erne Hospital
Thursday and Saturday – Day Centre, Tempo Road
All meetings at 8.30pm. For further information contact
028 90434848
CURA
Free and confidential crisis pregnancy counselling.
Monaghan Centre – 00353 47 836000. Open: Monday
11.00 am – 1.00 pm; Thursday 7.00 – 9.00
pm; Saturday 11.00 am – 1.00 pm.
NEXUS offers Workshops for survivors
of sexual abuse on various topics including anger
management, stress management, self-awareness and
assertiveness. Family Education and Support Groups
are offered for family members, parents and partners
of survivors. Nexus provides an opportunity for those
close to the survivor to learn more about the impact
of sexual abuse and ways to support both the survivor
and themselves. Contact Nexus in confidence 028 66320046.
