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, 13th Oct (Vigil 6.00pm)(Months
Mind) Seamus Sweeney, Luton and
Enniskillen
Sun, 14th Oct (Lisbellaw)10.00am
May & Paddy McManus, Menapian Way
Mon, 15th Oct St Teresa of Avila
8.00 am Seamus Drugan, Aisling Crescent
10.00 am Norma & Simon Galbraith, Floraville;
Caroline
Dorrian, Derrin Park
6.00 pm (Convent) Special Intention
Tues, 16th Oct Weekday
8.00 am Irvine family, Mary Street and Foxhill Close
10.00 am Margaret & Jim Donnelly, Willoughby Place
Wed, 17th Oct St Ignatius of Antioch
8.00 am (Convent) Agnes Davitt, New Jersey
10.00 am Henry & Ellen McCauley, Monea
Thurs, 18th Oct St Luke, Evangelist
8.00 am Private Intention
10.00 am Mena Hynes, Derrin Park
Fri, 19th Oct Weekday
8.00 am (Convent) Teresa Barnett, Irvinestown
10.00 am Ignatius McManus, Sligo Road
7.30 pm Private Intention
Sat, 20th Oct Weekday
10.00 am Joseph Hynes, Derrin Road
10.30 am (Convent) Maeve & Willie Timmons, Oldcastle,
Co Meath
Confessions 11.30
am – 1.30 pm & 5.00 – 5.45 pm
Deaths
We pray for the recently deceased:
Margaret Carron, Ederney;
Elizabeth McCartney, 3 Firgrove Court,
Tempo Road;
Patrick Costello, 66 Lisgoole Park
and Kinawley;
Margaret Farmer, Graan Abbey and
Loane Drive;
Thomas Maguire, Macken.
May they rest in peace.
Children’s Liturgy each Sunday
at 9.30 am Mass. All Primary School children are very
welcome to attend.
St Michael’s Parish Draw ~ Week 48
£1,000 Margaret Beattie, 19 Derrin Road
Promoter Bernie Grainger, 8 Friar’s Way
£200 Jim Murphy, 20 Floraville
Promoter Jim Murphy, 20 Floraville
£100 Jean Henderson, 109 Hillview Park
Promoter Rita Swift, 144 Hillview Road
Double Draw for Weeks 49 and 50 will take place this
Monday, 15th October at 8.30 pm. Promoters please
make returns 7.00 – 8.15 pm.
Monthly Offering
The priests thank parishioners for the Monthly Offering
07.10.07.
Mission Sunday Collection
Please use your Green Envelope Sunday 21st October
for the Mission Collection.
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.
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.
Special Trócaire Appeal for Darfur
To help Trócaire respond to the urgent need
of the people of Darfur, Sudan, parishioners will
have the opportunity to make a contribution to this
Appeal at Mass on Sunday 14th October. Boxes will
be available at the back of the Church.
St Michael’s Parish
Dinner Dance
Friday, 19th October at 8.00 pm
in the Killyhevlin Hotel
Special Guest ~ William Caulfield Music by White Lightning
Tickets £15.00, available from the Parish Centre
or St Michael’s Bookshop
Book your Table early – Ask for Tickets!!
Meeting this Tuesday 9th October at 8.00 pm in the
Parish Centre. Tickets will be available at the Meeting.
Friends of Lough Derg Supper Dance &
Annual Draw will take place in Mahon’s
Hotel, Irvinestown this Saturday 13th October, starting
at 10.00pm. Tickets €15.00/£10 stg. For
tickets or further information contact Lorraine 0035371
9861747 or email: membershipdraw@loughderg.org
Faith and Friendship Meeting this
Monday 15th October at 8.00 pm in the Parish Centre.
All welcome.
Lunchtime Concert by Liz Robertson
in aid of Riding for the Disabled, Saturday 20th October
at 12.30 pm in St Macartan’s Cathedral Minor
Hall. Tickets £5.00 available at Cathedral Office
or at the Door. Refreshments after Concert. All welcome.
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.
Writing for Radio
Use your talent by writing a short play for radio
over four weeks. Informal and hands-on workshop by
Kevin McCann in Clinton Centre 18th October 8.00 -
10.00 pm. Fee £15. Contact 00353 862459191.
Bingo each Tuesday in Scout Hall
at 9.00 pm. £1,000 on 10th Game. Please support.
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
St Michael’s Youth Club re-opens
for New Season Staff at St Michael’s are gearing
up for a fantastic new term of 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
night on Tuesday 16th October from 7-9 pm. Registration
Fee £10 (Family Rates will apply) – payable
at Registration. 50p Nightly Fee. Parents should accompany
children for registration purposes. Club open for
activities Tuesday 23rd October, 7–9.30 pm.
‘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.
Ministers of the Word for the Sundays of October
6.00 pm Sat (Vigil) Michael McGovern;
8.00 am Liz Sheridan;
9.30 am Michael McCullagh;
11.00 am Brendan McCreesh;
12.30 pm Ann McClean
Ministers of the Eucharist & Collectors
Team B begin their rota this Saturday/Sunday 6th/7th
October.
‘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.
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.
