(Mother’s Day) FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT (Laetare Sunday)

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

MASSES FOR COMING WEEK
Sat, 17th March Vigil (6.00pm) Private Intention

Sun, 18th March (Lisbellaw) Seamus McManus, Cornagrade Road

Mon, 19th March St Joseph, Husband of Mary
7.15 am Private Intention
10.00 am John & Teresa Kearney, Kilmacormick Road
6.00 pm (Convent) Maguire family, Sycamore Drive, Cornagrade, Florencecourt and Sligo

Tues, 20th March 4th Week of Lent
7.15 am Private Intention
8.00 am (Convent) Private Intention
10.00 am Jerome McBrien, Water Street

Wed, 21st March Lenten Weekday
7.15 am Private Intention
8.00 am (Convent)(Month’s Mind)Eugene Gilmurray, Corban Avenue
10.00 am William, Gertrude and Liam McCaffrey, Drumcor Hill

Thurs, 22nd March Lenten Weekday
7.15 am Private Intention
8.00 am (Convent) Ann McKervey, Windmill Heights
10.00 am Patrick, Margaret and Michael Coyne, Galway and Edward & Margaret McGinn, Cavanaleck

Fri, 23rd March Lenten Weekday
7.15 am Private Intention
8.00 am (Convent) Private Intention
10.00 am Stanley Millns, Sligo Road
7.30 pm Greta Healy, Aisling Crescent
8.00 pm Lisbellaw Bishop Patrick Mulligan

Sat, 24th March St Macartan, first Bishop of Clogher
10.00 am Sean Rafferty, Chanterhill Road
10.30 am (Convent) Cleary family, Kilmacormick Drive and Queen Street

Reflection St Patrick
In preaching the Gospel to the People of Ireland, St Patrick, our National Apostle, encountered much opposition and many dangers. Yet he remained faithful. What gave him strength was the conviction that God was with him. He said “I give thanks to God who kept me faithful”. Patrick’s life of fidelity is an inspiration to us all. He shows us where our strength lies - in the Lord, our God. The faith Patrick preached was positive and life giving. It was also a faith that inspired sacrifice and service of others. Genuine faith is always like that. It expands the possibilities of human love and courage. It is the most important element in life. Only faith can answer the most profound questions of life. Let us pray that the lamp of faith Patrick lit may continue to illuminate our homes, our schools, our place of work, our parish and Diocese and that from here its light may go out like a beacon to make the world a brighter and happier place.

Deaths - We pray for the recently deceased:
Pauline Abraham, Irvinestown;
John Campbell, East Bridge Street and Barbour Court;
Hugh McSherry, Monea;
Canon Pádraig O’Reilly PP, Killanny, Carrickmacross;
Betty Browne, Tempo Road;
Kathleen Leonard, Millcroft and Killesher;
Nora Moohan, 149 Derrin Road;
Molly McCluskey, Smithborough;
Brigid Rose Graham, Millcroft, Market Street and Paget Square;
Damien McGovern, Mullaghdun;
Peter Dolan, Magee Court. May they rest in peace.

St Michael’s Parish Draw ~ Weeks 18 & 19
£1,000 John McGovern, 7 Tulleevin Park
Promoter John McGovern, 8 Tulleevin Park

£200 Patrick Drumm, Carrickaheenan, Bellvue Ring
Promoter Patsy Dolan, 19 Breandrum Court

£100 Andrew McMahon, 19 Algeo Drive
Promoter Teresa O’Reilly, 17 Algeo Drive


£1,000 Audry Carson, 48 Erne Drive
Promoter Pat Moohan, 24 Galliagh Terrace

£200 Andy Wilson, 38 Cleenish Park
Promoter Margaret Phair, 22 Cleenish Park

£100 Marjorie Walker, 91 Riverside
Promoter Carol Keaveney, 82 Derrin Road

Weekly Offering 08.03.07 £6,152.00

St Michael’s Bookshop closed Saturday, 17th March and Monday, 19th March, re-opening Tuesday, 21st March.

Macartan 1500 events:-
o Bishop López Lozano will speak on Christianity and the Spanish Civil War in Ardess Hall, Kesh on Thursday 22nd March at 8.00 pm and in the Market House, Monaghan on Friday 23rd March at 8.00 pm.
o Fermanagh Choral Society presents Bruchner’s Requiem in D minor in St Michael’s Church on Sunday 1st April (Palm Sunday) at 8.00 pm. Admission to both events is free.

Saturday, 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 Mass. Parade of Scouts and Guides – solemn Blessing of Shamrock
* Vocations Collection (for Education of students for the Priesthood)

Monaghan Bereavement Support invites you to a talk on Coping with Loss by Shane Martin, Reg. Psychologist in Westenra Hotel, Monaghan this Tuesday, 20th March at 8.00 pm. Admission free.

Mass for the Indian Community Friday 23rd March at 5.00pm in the Convent Chapel and for the Lithuanian Community in the Convent Chapel Friday 30th March at 7.00 pm.

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

Preparation for Confirmation (Sunday 13th May at 3.00 pm)
• Thursday 29th March at 7.30 pm Meeting for Parents in Holy Trinity
Primary School, Cornagrade (Please bring Baptismal Certificates for children baptised outside Enniskillen).
• Wednesday 25th April 7.30 pm in St Michael’s Church Service of Light – special Mass for children and parents.
• Wednesday 9th May at 10.30 am in St Michael’s Church Rehearsal for Confirmation.

The Graan Charismatic Prayer Group Healing Weekend this 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

First Confession/First Holy Communion 2007
? 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 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.

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.

• If parishioners prefer to use a Banker’s Order instead of envelopes, please ask for a Form at the Parish Office.

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

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.
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.