Saint Michaels Parish, Enniskillen, Diocese Of Clogher, Ireland.

Parish Priest: Monsignor Sean Cahill, 1 Darling Street Tel 028-66-322627
Priest on Duty: Fr Noel McGahan, 4 Darling Street Tel 028-66-322075

MASSES FOR COMING WEEK
Sat, 10th March Vigil 6.00pm) Private Intention

Sun, 11th March (Lisbellaw) Maurice O’Neill, Drumbeg

Mon, 12th March 3rd Week of Lent
7.15 am Private Intention
10.00 am John, Bridget, Mary & Teresa Scott, Corban Avenue
6.00 pm (Convent) Private Intention

Tues, 13th March Lenten Weekday
7.15 am Private Intention
8.00 am (Convent) James Curry, Derrin Road and Teemore
10.00 am Seamus Lavelle, Hillview Walk

Wed, 14th March Lenten Weekday
7.15 am Private Intention
8.00 am (Convent) Margaret & John and Roy Jackman, Aisling Crescent
10.00 am Maguire family, Drumcor Hill

Thurs, 15th March Lenten Weekday
7.15 am Private Intention
8.00 am (Convent) Private Intention
10.00 am Teresa Gallagher, Corban Avenue

Fri, 16th March Lenten Weekday
7.15 am Private Intention
8.00 am (Convent) Josephine Beatty, Teemore and Enniskillen
10.00 am Jack Keenan, Chanterhill Road

Sat, 17th March St Patrick, Principal Patron of Ireland
* Blessing of Shamrock at all Masses
7.00 pm Friday (Vigil of Holyday) Patrick and Mary Quinn, Loughview Drive
8.00 pm Friday (Lisbellaw) (Vigil of Holyday) Alice Martin, Old Rossorry Rd
8.00 am Anna Lilly, Ashwoods
9.30 am Thomas Colton, Hillview Road
11.00 am Private Intention
12.30 pm Private Intention

* Vocations Collection (for Education of students for the Priesthood).

Reflection - Repent
In the Gospel this weekend, Jesus is told about the tragic deaths of some fellow Galileans. The insinuation is made that, because they died so violently, they must have been sinners. However, Jesus insists that the manner of death tells us nothing of the guilt of the person. This teaching went against the accepted Jewish understanding of the time whereby it was believed that an untimely death was ultimately a punishment for sin. What Jesus puts before his listeners, rather, is a different lesson – that the tragic loss of life should lead us to appreciate the need to repent of sin in good time so as to live always in friendship with God. None of us knows the day or the hour when we will be called to render an account of our lives before God. So Jesus urges us to ‘Repent’.

Deaths
We pray for the recently deceased:
Lily McKenna (née Rogers) London and Hillview Road;
Mary Judge, 140 Windmill Heights;
Hugh McCaffrey, Fintona and Ederney;
Peter McGowan, Drumcose, Monea. May they rest in peace.

St Michael’s Parish Draw ~ Week 17
£1,000 John Donnelly, 78 Orchard Court
Promoter Threena Potter, 85 Orchard Court
£200 Siobhan Gillan, 79 Windmill Heights
Promoter Ann Simpson, 79 Windmill Heights
£100 Eric Thompson, Willoughby Place
Promoter Liam Gallagher, 10 Abbey Drive

Double Draw for Weeks 18 & 19 will be held this Monday, 12th March at 8.30 pm. Promoters please make returns 7.00 – 8.30 pm.

Monthly Offering
The priests thank parishioners for the Monthly Offering 04.03.07.

Ministers of the Eucharist
A reminder to Ministers of the Eucharist, that there is a meeting this Tuesday, 13th March at 7.30 pm in St Michael’s Church.

Lenten Weekday Masses
St Michaels
7.15 am Monday – Friday,
10.00am Monday–Saturday,
7.30pm Friday;

Convent Chapel
6.00pm Monday
8.00am Tuesday – Friday,
and 10.30am Saturday;

St Mary’s Lisbellaw
8.00pm Friday.

Envelopes Old and New . . . . . .
Sincere thanks to parishioners who have now completed their contributions to the Parish or made an ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION in the last old envelope for 2006/2007. For 2007/2008, please use your new envelopes.

• If you have not received envelopes or if there is any error, please let us know or call to the Parish Office: 66322075 Monday-Friday, 10.30 am – 2.30 pm. Remember that your envelope number changes each year.
• Distributors, if there are any boxes which have not been delivered, please return these to the Parish Office. Many thanks.
• If parishioners prefer to use a Banker’s Order instead of envelopes, please ask for a Form at the Parish Office.

ST MICHAEL’S COLLEGE, ENNISKILLEN
Mass of Celebration to mark the 50th Anniversary of the College at Drumclay this Sunday 11th March at 3.00 pm in St Michael’s Parish Church, Enniskillen o A warm invitation is extended to all parents, students, staff, governors, past and present and to all who have any association with the College. You will be most welcome.
o Everyone is invited to visit the College afterwards for refreshments and see how the College has developed over the years.
o No Devotions this Sunday evening.

Praying the Gospels for Lent (Lectio Divina) each Wednesday of Lent after 10.00 am Mass, in the Parish Centre. Everyone welcome.

First Confession/First Holy Communion 2007
- ‘Do this in Memory’ for parents and children preparing for First Communion 2007 this Sunday, 11th March at 9.30 am Mass in St Michael’s and 10.00 am Mass in St Mary’s, Lisbellaw.
- First Confessions in St Michael’s Church Tuesday 27th March at 7.30 pm, in St Mary’s, Lisbellaw Wednesday, 28th March at 7.30 pm.
- First Holy Communion in St Michael’s Church, Saturday, 5th May at 11.00 am; Lisbellaw, Sunday, 3rd June at 10.00 am.

The Graan Charismatic Prayer Group Healing Weekend on Saturday/Sunday, 17th/18th March in the Cleenish Millennium Hall, Arney.

Novena of Hope at the Graan from Sunday 18th March (Saturday night Vigil 17th March @ 6.30 pm) to Monday 26th March. Sunday services are 9 am, 10.30 am, 12 noon and 4.00 pm. Weekdays 12.30 pm and 8.00 pm. Services for the Sick Wednesday 21st & Saturday 24th at 2.30pm. Graan phone 66322272.

Fermanagh Friends of Hospice Supper Dance in Mahon’s Hotel, Irvinestown this Saturday 10th March at 8.00 pm. Tickets £15.00 available from Snackz Coffee Shop 66325666. Dance only 10.30 pm £6.00. Music Anthony McBrien/Francie Smith.

DIOCESE OF CLOGHER
Lourdes Pilgrimage 2007
led by Most Rev Joseph Duffy DD
Friday 6th – Wednesday 11th July 2007
Total Price ?685.00 or sterling equivalent at time of payment.
Pilgrim Booking Forms: contact Clogher Diocesan Pilgrimage Office, Secretary: P J McGilly, Drumsastry, Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh BT92 8ED
Telephone/Fax: 028 677 37850.

Invalids contact Pilgrimage Director: V Rev Canon Joseph Mullin, PP, Priest’s House, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh BT92 OJE. Phone 028 677 21342.
* Invalid places are limited and need to be confirmed as early as possible.

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

Lenten Programme
• Praying the Gospels for Lent(Lectio Divina) on the Wednesdays of Lent after 10.00 am Mass, in the Parish Centre. Everyone welcome.
• Evening Prayer for Lent Sunday at 7.00pm.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday 10.30 am-6.00 pm.
• Trócaire The theme of this year’s Lenten Campaign is Gender Equality. Please pick up a Trócaire Envelope in the Church.
• Lenten Reading: “Lent Extra” - £1.00; “Bible Alive - £1.00; “Walk with Me” – £1.00 at the back of the Church or in St Michael’s Bookshop.
The Community Safety Advisors Project aims to reduce the fear of crime among elderly and vulnerable adults in Co Fermanagh. Volunteers visit individuals in their own homes on a regular basis. They often spend some time having a cup of tea and a chat and can offer practical safety advice and reassurance. We support volunteers on a on-going basis by providing specific training for this project, travel expenses and other assistance. Would you like to become a volunteer and help someone in your area. (Even half an hour a week of y our time can improve the quality of a person’s life.) Are you already providing this service and would like some support? Are you feeling vulnerable and would like someone to visit you? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then we would like to hear from you. For more information please contact Martina at Fermanagh Volunteer Centre, Tel 66328438.

ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service is seeking to recruit Counsellors who have completed or who are working towards completion of an Accredited Counselling Training Course and who have counseling experience with supervision for placement in its Enniskillen Centre.
Counsellors who are selected will undertake training and will be required to provide a minimum of 60 supervised counselling hours per year for two years. A Selection Conference is scheduled for 16th June.
Please contact Regional Director, Accord NI, Cana House, 56 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6AF. Tel 028 90233002. email: info@accordni.com

Dates for your Diary 2007
* Easter Sunday 8th April
* Pentecost Sunday 27th May
* Confirmation St Michael’s Church, Sunday 13th May at 3.00 pm
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.

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)
February 23rd/24th; March 23rd/ 24th & 30th/31st; May 11th/12th; (all booked)
June 1st/2nd & 15th/16th; September 14th/15th; October 12th/13th; November 9th/10th & 16th/17th.
Couples should have completed their Marriage Preparation Course at least
4 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.

Ministers of the Word for the Sundays of March
6.00 pm Sat (Vigil) Frank O’Reilly; 8.00 am Dympna Slowey; 9.30 am Rita McKechnie; 11.00 am Seamus Falconer; 12.30 pm Lorraine Irvine.

Ministers of the Eucharist & Collectors for March (Team C) begin their rota this Saturday/Sunday, 3rd/4th March. Please check your rota.

Preparing for Baptism
• Parish Baptism dates for March: Sunday 18th at 3.00 pm and Saturday 24th March at 4.00 pm
• Please book Baptisms at the beginning of the month at the Parish Office, Phone 66322075. Call at the Parish Office for a Baptism Pack.
• Next session for parents and godparents to prepare for Baptisms in March is this Wednesday 7th March at 8.00 pm St Michael’s Church.

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.

St Vincent de Paul Thrift Centre 48 Forthill Street welcomes good quality clothes and household items. Please leave items at the Thrift Centre, phone 028 66329893. Open Monday – Saturday 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. Closed for lunch 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm. Closed Wednesdays.

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.