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Parish Missal: Readings p 883 & Proper p 1078

First Reading Wisdom 18: 6-9
Just as God came to the rescue of the Jews in Egypt, so he will save those who put their trust in him.

Second Reading Hebrews 11: 1-2.8-19
We are called to imitate the faith of the patriarchs, especially that of Abraham, ‘our father in faith’.

Gospel Luke 12: 32-48
The parable of the waiting servants urges a constant watchfulness and faithfulness.

 

Vigil Saturday - 6.00pm

Sunday
8.00am; 9.30am; 11.00am; 12.30pm;

Lisbellaw 10.00am

 

 

Sunday 12th August 2007

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feast of The Assumption - (Holy Day of Obligation)

Wednesday, 15th August


Parish Missal pages 969 and 1122
Mass Times: St Michael’s – Vigil Tuesday 7.00 pm
Wednesday 8.00 am; 10.00 am and 12.30 pm
St Mary’s Lisbellaw – Wednesday 8.00 pm

Please use your Green Envelope on Tuesday/Wednesday to contribute to the Collection for the Pope, the Peter’s Pence Collection

 

Reflection Beatitudes of Life

Blessed are the faithful: they are like safe anchors in a world of broken moorings.
Blessed are the just: they are to society what leaven is to bread.
Blessed are the generous: they keep alive our faith in the essential goodness of people.
Blessed are the caring: they shine like beacons in a world darkened by indifference.
Blessed are the genuine: they glow like gems in a world of falseness.
Blessed are those who are not afraid of sacrifice; on the day of the harvest they will sing for joy.
And blessed are those who refuse to look back: they will be found worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven.


Parish Priest: Monsignor Sean Cahill, 1 Darling Street Tel 02866322627

Priest on Duty:
Fr Owen Gorman, 4 Darling Street Tel 02866322075

MASSES FOR COMING WEEK
Sat, 11th Aug (Vigil 6.00pm) Veronica Jones, Derrygore Terrace
Sun, 12th Aug (Lisbellaw)10.00 am Liz Anne Treacy, Sligo Road
Mon, 13th Aug 19th Week in Ordinary Time
8.00 am Joseph Boyd, Riverside
10.00 am Rose McKeown, Breandrum Park
6.00 pm (Convent)(Months Mind) Sean Wardman, Enniskillen and Toronto
Tues, 14th Aug St Maximilian Kolbe, Martyr
8.00 am Francis & Mary Tierney, Beech Hill
10.00 am Thomas & Mary McTeggart and Ann Nash, Queen Street and Hillview Road
Vigil of the Assumption Holyday
Tuesday 7.00 pm (Vigil) Private Intention
Wed, 15th Aug Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8.00 am (St Michael’s) Joe & Mary Kelly, Ashwoods
10.00 am Gerald Hogan & Hogan, McMahon and Cassidy families
12.30 pm Colm Maguire, Scaffog
8.00 pm (Lisbellaw) McKeaney family, Drumod
Thurs, 16th Aug
8.00 am Louis & Agnes Gillen, McKeown Terrace
10.00 am Denis & Agnes Bonner, London and Enniskillen
Fri, 17th Aug
8.00 am (Convent) John & Cathy Duffy, Stamford and Nora & Hugh Duffy, Enniskillen
10.00 am William Cyril Lunney, Carran Close
7.30 pm Mary Kelly, Floraville
Sat, 18th Aug
10.00 am Edward & Annie Corrigan, Drumbawn
10.30 am (Convent) Jim Collins, Tarmon Brae

Deaths
We pray for the recently deceased:
Eileen Carolan, Kingscourt, Co Cavan;
Declan Swift, 124 Derrin Road;
Martin Steele, Mullaghdun and Derrygore Terrace;
Francis (Sonny) Gilleece, Derrylin;
Jeannie Masterson, Limerick;
Baby Chelsea Agnew, Drumbawn. May they rest in peace.

St Michael’s Parish Draw ~ Week 39
£1,000 Kevin McHugh, 12D Market Street
Promoter Josie McGill, 72 Derrin Park
£200 Rosaleen Burns, 14 Old Rossorry Park
Promoter Mary McGirr, 27 Old Rossorry Park
£100 Patricia McBrien, 24 Carnmore Rise
Promoter Oliver Hanley, 53 Hillview Park

Monthly Offering
The priests thank parishioners for the Monthly Offering 05.08.07.

Sincere thanks to parishioners who have now made an annual contribution for 2006/07 or 2007/08. If you would prefer to support the Parish by Standing Order (instead of envelopes), please call for a form at the Parish Office.

Gift Aid
If you pay income tax and wish to increase the value of your contributions to the parish (£100.00 becomes £128.00) you simply fill in a Gift Aid Declaration form in the Parish Office.

St Michael’s Bookshop will be closed from this Monday 13th August to Monday 20th inclusive. Re-opening Tuesday 21st August.

Mass Cards in the Parish Office.

Study Theology from Home
You can now study theology, either for its own sake or for a degree, from the comfort of your home! The Dominicans in Tallaght are offering a full programme through distance learning – following the method of the open University – consisting of fifteen-week modules and supported by a network of centres around the country. For further information, contact The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24, phone 00353 1 4048127/404 8124 e-mail: enquires @prioryinstitute.com

Ministers of the Word for the Sundays of August
6.00 pm Sat (Vigil) Marian Haggins; 8.00 am Bernard McGirr; 9.30 am Maureen Hoy; 11.00 am E. & R. Flanagan; 12.30 pm Michael Boyle

Ministers of the Eucharist & Collectors : Team D began their rota Saturday/Sunday 4th/5th August

Blessing of Graves in Cross, the Convent and Breandrum Cemeteries on Sunday, 23rd September at 3.00 pm.

New Heart, New Spirit – a course for adult Christians
• This course aims to provide an opportunity for you to deepen your
understanding of Christian faith in relation to your own personal life and to the .society in which we live. The 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.

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.

Please find a substitute . . . .
Ministers of the Word (Readers), Ministers of the Eucharist, Altar Servers, Collectors, Messenger Distributors,
? We thank you for your faithful service to the parish.
? If you find that you will be away at a week-end when you are on rota, don’t just leave it to chance and hope that someone will fill in …..,
? please find a substitute to take your place – this will be an enormous help to the parish. Many thanks

Sunday Evening Devotions and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays have now been discontinued for the summer months.

Ballinascreen Pilgrimage to Rome and San Giovanni led by Fr Peter Madden August 3rd-10th, staying at the Irish College. Audience with the Holy Father. Phone 00353 57 93 55050, morning only.

Women’s Aid need Female Volunteers.
You could become a valuable member of the team supporting women, children and young people, suffering domestic violence. Training commencing soon. Phone Anne/Michelle 66328898

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.

Lough Derg ‘The Island’ welcomes you
2007 One Day Retreats
* August: 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26,27, 28, 29
* September: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23
* Cost: ?27/£18.50 Stg includes boat fare, coffee and light lunch.
* Reservations essential for the One Day Retreats
* Cost: €27/£18.50 Stg includes boat fare, coffee and light lunch.
* The Pilgrimage takes three days and there is no need to book in advance.
* Pilgrims arrive on the island between 1100 am and 3.00 pm on any day of the
pilgrimage season and depart on the morning of the third day.
* Cost: €45/£32 Stg includes boat fare and accommodation
For further information tel/fax 00353 71986151 Email: info@loughderg.org.


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.