Sunday 9th September 2007

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reflection - Beatitudes

Blessed are those who realise that they cannot live on bread alone but need the word of God too: they will be fully nourished.

Blessed are those who, when they have sinned, follow the example of the prodigal son, and come back home to seek reconciliation: they will cause heaven to ring with joy.

Blessed are those who stop to attend to a wounded neighbour, pouring in the oil of compassion and the wine of hope: they are the Good Samaritans of today.

Blessed are those who remove the plank from their own eyes before telling their brother to remove the splinter from his: their efforts at reforming others will bear fruit.

And blessed are those who, having put their hand to the plough, refuse to look back: they will be found worthy of the Kingdom.

 

Parish Priest: Very Rev Joseph McGuinness PP VG, 1 Darling Street - Tel 02866322627
Priest on Duty: Fr Noel McGahan, 4 Darling Street Tel 02866322075

MASSES FOR COMING WEEK

Sat, 8th Sept (Vigil 6.00pm) Declan Swift, 124 Derrin Road

Sun, 9th Sept (Lisbellaw)10.00 am John James & Annie Bannon, Lisreagh

Mon, 10th Sept 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
8.00 am Mary Curry, Derrin Road and Teemore
10.00 am Annie Harkin, Lisbellaw and Mary Monaghan, Hillview
6.00 pm (Convent) Philomena Street, Ballintarson, Lisbellaw

Tues, 11th Sept Weekday
8.00 am Jim & Pat Murphy, Lough Shore Road
10.00 am Kenneth Curley, Hillview Road

Wed, 12th Sept Weekday
8.00 am (Convent) Jack & Kathleen Cassidy, Drumcor Hill
10.00 am Jack & Nancy Irvine, Strand Street and Drumgay Close

Thurs, 13th Sept St John Chrysotom
8.00 am Cormac McGurn, Castlecoole Road
10.00 am Janet Smyth, Carnmore Rise

Fri, 14th Sept The Triumph of the Cross
8.00 am (Convent) Private Intention
10.00 am Frank Donegan, Riverside and Hugh & Mary Donegan, Erne Drive
7.30 pm Brigid Higgins and Charles Higgins, Hillview Road

Sat, 15th Sept Weekday
10.00 am Albert McVitty, Hillview Park and Alan Wolstencroft
10.30 am (Convent) Kathleen & Alfred Finch, Drumawill

Confessions 11.30 am – 1.30 pm & 5.00 – 5.45 pm

New Heart New Spirit Course
Patricia McKeever, who has completed this 2-year Course, will speak about the Course at the principal Masses in St Michael’s this weekend – see overleaf for further information.

St Michael’s Vigil Choir resume practising this Tuesday 11th September at 7.30 pm in St Michael’s Church. New members most welcome.

Deaths
We pray for the recently deceased:
Edward McCaffrey, Drumbawn Close and Coa;
Rita Taylor, Killesher. May they rest in peace.

St Michael’s Parish Draw ~ Week 43
£1,000 Margaret McGrath, 26 Drumbeggan Road, Monea
Promoter Ann/Maureen, Parish Office
£200 A McGovern, Castlecoole Road
Promoter Pat Dooris, 93 Cornagrade Road
£100 Caroline Crooks, c/o 38 Kilmacormick Road
Promoter Kathleen Maguire, 2 Upper Celtic Park

Monthly Offering
The priests thank parishioners for Monthly Offering - 02.09.07.

Gift Aid
We are now preparing 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.

St Michael’s Parish One-Day Retreat on Lough Derg this Wednesday 12th September. Bus will leave Halls Lane at 8.30 am and Lough Derg at 4.30 pm. Cost for the day £23.50 (with bus) £18.50 (without bus). Please book at the Parish Office 66322075 by Monday 10th September.
Baptisms

We welcome into the Christian community children baptized in August:
Mia Aileen Sweeney, Ashbourne Manor; Rónán Lachlan Roarty, Rossahilly, Trory; Aoife Louise Drumm, Breandrum Court; Uisce Auriel Columb-Hallewell, Belleek; Chloe Seaman, Galliagh Shore; Shannon Marie McElroy, Loughshore Road; Tiarnán Brian McGandy, Drumbawn; Maria Thérése Toal, Killyhevline Park; Lashane Rose Williamson, Windmill Heights; Brooke Mary Beacom, Monea; Shauna-Leigh Hassard, Hillview Park; Ben George Edward Gilroy, Derrin Park; Caoimhe Mai Espanol, Sedan Terrace; Darragh Michael Kelly, Sycamore Drive.

New Heart, New Spirit – a course for adult Christians
• This course is open to men and women of all walks of life, whatever formal education a participant may bring. It will run on Wednesday evenings, beginning on 19th September 2007, Mahon’s Hotel, Irvinestown.
• For further information contact: Robert Fry, Boa Island, Kesh, Tel (077) 1932 4444.
• Brochure and Application Forms available in St Michael’s Parish Centre, Enniskillen.
‘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.

‘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.

Blood Transfusion Service in St Macartin’s Cathedral Hall this Wednesday/Thursday, 12th/13th September 1.30pm - 4.00pm and 5.15pm - 8.00pm.

Graan Charismatic Prayer Group invites you to ‘Life in the Spirit’ Seminars commencing Thursday 20th September. For details see Posters in Church Porch.

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.

Samaritans Volunteers
Samaritans believe that offering people the opportunity to be listened to in confidence, and accepted without prejudice, can alleviate despair and suicidal feelings. Can you help us to provide this vital service? Find out more at an Information Evening Tuesday 18th September 7.30pm Aisling Centre, Enniskillen.
Dates for your Diary

Lough Derg One-day Retreats: September 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23. Reservation essential for one-day Retreats.
Phone/Fax 0035371 9861518. Email: bookings@loughderg.org

Blessing of Graves Sunday 23rd September: 2.30 pm Cross;
3.30 pm Convent and Breandrum. Please begin to tidy family graves.

Installation of Very Rev Joseph McGuinness, PP VG as Parish Priest by Bishop Joseph Duffy, Sunday 7th October at 11.00 am Mass.

Parish Dinner Dance Friday 19th October in Killyhevlin Hotel. Compere William Caulfield, Band White Lightening, Tickets £15 each, available shortly.

Blessing of Graves
Sunday 23rd September: 2.30 pm Cross;
3.30 pm Convent and Breandrum.

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.

World Youth Day, Sydney, July 2008
All those who have received an application form for World Youth Day please return the application by this Monday 27 August with your £200.00 deposit.
Office Address: Clogher don Óige, St Macartan’s College, Monaghan.
Phone: 003534772784. E-mail address: infor@clogher donoige.com www.clogherdonoige.com

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.

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.

‘Partnership in Lay Spirituality: Religious and Laity New Ways’ by Maureen Dolan, Enniskillen, published by the Columba Press 2007 is available in most religious bookshops. 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.

Prepare for Cemetery Sunday...
• Please avail of the summer to tidy family graves in the Convent, Cross and Breandrum Cemeteries and involve the whole family in the task.
• Since we are trying to fill in the gaps in the hedges and allow the hedge to grow around the Convent Cemetery we ask people (especially those who are erecting new headstones) not to throw debris into the hedges at any time
• Blessing of Graves Sunday, 23rd September: 2.30 pm Cross;
3.30 pm Convent and Breandrum

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.

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.

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 you 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.

Accord Marriage Preparation Courses 2007
Venue: ACCORD Centre, Ros Erne House, 8 Darling Street, Enniskillen
Fee: £80.00 per couple
Courses: (Friday 8.00 pm – 10.30 pm and Saturday 10.00 am – 5.30 pm)
Autumn Courses; September (fully booked); October (fully
booked); November 09th/10th & 16th/17th.
Couples should have completed their Marriage Preparation Course at least
6 months before their wedding. Application forms available now at Priests’ House or from ACCORD Secretary, St Michael’s Parish Centre, 28 Church Street, Enniskillen, phone 66325696.

Prepare for Cemetery Sunday……
• Please avail of the summer to tidy family graves in the Convent, Cross and Breandrum Cemeteries and involve the whole family in the task.
• Since we are trying to fill in the gaps in the hedges and allow a decent hedge to grow around the Convent Cemetery we ask people (especially those who are erecting new headstones) not to throw debris into the hedges at any time
• Blessing of Graves in Cross, the Convent and Breandrum Cemeteries on Sunday, 23rd September at 3.00 pm.

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.



St Michael’s Youth Club now open every Tuesday 7.00 – 9.30 pm. Young people 11 yrs + welcome to come along with your parent for registration.

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

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.

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.