Sunday 13th January 2008

The Baptism Of The Lord

Reflection

Baptism is both a gift and a commission. Through baptism, God’s favour rests on us, and at the same time He calls us to service to him and to each other. As we grow and mature, we should become ever more conscious of what the demands of service involve. We have before us the example of Jesus himself, the ultimate Servant. As Son, Beloved and Favoured of God the Father, he fulfilled the demands of service to the point of laying down his life. May the Spirit of God which we first received at Baptism help us too to be generous in the sacrifices we make for the good of others.

 

Parish Priest: Very Rev Joseph McGuinness PP VG, 1 Darling Street : Tel 02866322627
Priest on Duty: Rev Noel McGahan - Tel 028 66322075

MASSES FOR COMING WEEK
Sat, 12th Jan (Vigil 6.00pm) (Months Mind) Mary Burns, 16 Derrin Rd
Sun, 13th Jan (Lisbellaw) Vincent Moohan, Loughview Drive

Mon, 14th Jan 1st Week in Ordinary Time
8.00 am Margaret Donnelly, Drumbawn
10.00 am Rose & John McCaffrey, Convent Gates, Belmore St
6.00 pm (Convent) (Months Mind) Margaret Hussey, Ross Close

Tues 15th Jan 1st Week in Ordinary Time
8.00 am James Curley, Hillview Road
10.00 am Brewster family, Enniskillen

Wed, 16th Jan 1st Week in Ordinary Time
8.00 am (Convent) Seamus Corrigan, Carrigans and Corrigan family, Mullaghdun
10.00 am Harte family, Derrin Road

Thurs, 17th Jan 1st Week in Ordinary Time
8.00 am Perpetua (Pat) Rowley, Stewarts Terrace
10.00 am Thresiamma Chacko, India

Fri, 18th Jan 1st Week in Ordinary Time (Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18th -25th January)
8.00 am (Convent) John Gallagher, Rossnarick Close, Derrygonnelly
10.00 am John Dooris, Hillview Park and McGarrity family, Irvinestown
7.30 pm Mary McClintock, Erne Drive

Sat, 19th Jan 1st Week in Ordinary Time
10.00 am Tony & Margaret, Frankie and Paul Shannon, Hillview Walk
10.30 am (Convent) Ursula McCaughey, Old Henry Street

Confessions 12.00 – 1.00 pm & 5.00 – 5.45 pm

Children’s Liturgy each Sunday at 9.30 am Mass.

Deaths - We pray for the recently deceased:
Fr George McKiernan (Evangelist) CP, Crossgar and Graan;
Jim Leo Nolan, London and Enniskillen;
Margaret Faherty (née Delaney), 55 Old Rossorry Road. May they rest in peace.

St Michael’s Parish Draw - Week 9
£1,000 Steven Cox, Lower Mullinakea
Promoter Kevin Lunny, 72 Irvinestown Road
£100 Bridie Reilly, 32 Rossview, Lisnaskea
Promoter Maura McGrail, 76 Windmill Heights
£100 Olive Watson, 129 Derrin Road
Promoter Peter Watson, 129 Derrin Road

Sick Priests’ Fund 25.12.07 £10,026.00

Monthly Offering
The priests thank parishioners for the Monthly Offering 06.01.08.

St Michael’s Bookshop will re-open this Tuesday, 15th January.

‘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.

Dates for your Diary 2008
• Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18th – 25th January, 2008.
• Ash Wednesday 6th February 2008.
• Easter Sunday 23rd March, 2008.
• Confirmation in St Michael’s Church Sunday 20th April 2008.
• First Communion in St Michael’s Church, Saturday 17th and Saturday 24th May 2008; Sunday 10th May in St Mary’s Lisbellaw at 10.00 am.

‘Do this in Memory’ in preparation for First Communion 2008, Sunday 27th January at 9.30 am Mass in St Michael’s and St Mary’s Lisbellaw, 10.00 am Mass.

Primary School Admissions 2008
Holy Trinity Primary School Parents are invited to our Open Day, this Tuesday 15th January, Mill Street site, 11.00 am – 12 noon or 7.00 – 8.00 pm or by appointment with the Principal, telephone 66323313/66324959.
Tattygar Primary School Parents may visit the school by appointment with the Principal, telephone 66387674.
Application forms to be returned by 12 noon Wednesday 23rd January.
Nursery School Admissions Holy Trinity Nursery & Pre-School
Parents are invited to our Open Day this Tuesday 15th January, Cornagrade site, 2.00-3.00 pm or 7.30-8.30 pm or by appointment with the Principal, telephone 66323313/66324959.
Application forms to be returned by 12 noon Wednesday 23rd January.

St Joseph’s College Open Day (Dzien Otwarty) Saturday 19th January, 2008 10.30 am – 2.00 pm. All P7 Boys and their parents/carers are invited to attend. Principal’s Address (Wyklad z Dyrektorem) 10.30 am followed by Guided Tours of the School.

Mary’s Meals Meeting: If you are interested in joining our apostolate of prayer and fundraising events for the feeding of children in some of the poorest countries of the world, then you are welcome to come along to our next Mary’s Meals meeting which will take place in St Michael’s Parish Centre this Monday 14th January at 8.00 pm.

Pioneer T.A.A. Meeting this Monday, 14th January at 7.30 pm in the Parish Centre. Tickets are available for the Pioneer Dinner Dance in Mahon’s Hotel Irvinestown @ £15.00 each. All Pioneers and new members especially welcome. Phone 66323161 for details.

Blood Transfusion Service in St Macartin’s Cathedral Hall, Halls Lane, this Wednesday/Thursday, 16th/17th January 1.30 – 4.00 pm and 5.15 – 8.00 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.

Study Theology from Home
Spend time learning more about the Faith, take up the study of theology through distance learning, either for its own sake or for a degree. The Priory Institute, under the care of the Dominicans, is offering a programme of theology especially for lay people, with a network of student support services spread all around the country. If you would like to know further, send for details to: The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24 00353 1 4048127 or 00353 1 404 8124. email: enquiries@prioryinstiute.com

ACCORD offers marriage and relationship counselling. Fully trained counsellors, there to listen in complete confidence and to help you find your solutions to your problems. Phone 028 66325696 for an appointment.
Accord Marriage Preparation Courses 2008: January 11th/12th and February 8th/9th (fully booked).
Places available for : February 22/23; April 4/5, & 11/12;
May 9/10; June 6/7 &13/14;
September 12/13; October 10/11;
November 7/8 & 14/15.
Marriage Preparation Course should be completed at least 4 months before marriage. Phone 66325696
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Enniskillen Meetings:
Monday – Nurses’ Sitting Room, Erne Hospital
Thursday and Saturday – Day Centre, Tempo Road
All meetings at 8.30 pm. 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 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 90682368 for details of your nearest group contact.

Donations for the Crib in St Michael’s this year will be for Motomo Hospital in Kitui, Kenya run by the Sisters of Mercy.

Ministers of the Word for the Sundays of January:
6.00 pm Sat (Vigil) Gerry Murphy; 8.00 am Joan Thornton; 9.30 am Geraldine Corrigan 11.00 am James Lunny; 12.30 pm Sheila Morris.

Ministers of the Eucharist & Collectors (Team A) begin their rota Saturday/Sunday 5th/6th January.

Aware Defeat Depression – Enniskillen Support Group for all those affected by depression meets in the Aisling Centre, Darling Street on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 7.30 – 9.00 pm.

Big Bingo each Tuesday in Scout Hall at 9.00 pm. £2,000 + in Prizes. Please support.

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.

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.

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 or contact Gamblers Anonymous on 028 71351329.

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.

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

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.