Sunday 18th November 2007

Reflection

The Gospel for this weekend puts before us a sobering lesson. Speaking to his disciples Jesus lets them know that they will experience persecution, imprisonment, betrayal, the hatred of many and some will be put to death. This will be on account of him and his name. But despite the opposition they will face, Jesus reassures them that ‘not a hair on your head will be lost’. He invites them and indeed us all to see that there is always the loving care of God for us in each and every situation of our lives. Our Father’s care and concern for us reaches into the most difficult and darkest situations that we are undergoing. We are never alone or indeed left alone by God. In the face of all that life throws at us, God goes before us smoothing our path and directing our steps in the way of His peace.

 

Parish Priest: Very Rev Joseph McGuinness PP VG, 1 Darling Street : Tel 02866322627
Priest on Duty: Rev Noel McGahan, 4 Darling Street Tel 028 66322075

MASSES FOR COMING WEEK
Sat, 17th Nov (Vigil 6.00pm) (Months Mind) Annie McCaffrey, Millcroft
Nursing Home, Derrin Road and Cross Street

Sun,18th Nov(Lisbellaw)Deceased members of McElroy family,Derryharney

Mon, 19th Nov 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
8.00 am Private Intention
10.00 am Faithful Departed
6.00 pm (Convent) William McEwan, Omagh and Enniskillen

Tues, 20th Nov Weekday
8.00 am Elizabeth, Thomas & Patrick O’Doherty, Carnmore Rise and Canada
10.00 am Husbands, Carney & Hopkins families, Strand Street and Wellington Place

Wed, 21st Nov The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8.00 am (Convent) Faithful Departed
10.00 am Jennie, Joe & Margaret Daly, Carnmore Rise and
Windmill Heights

Thurs, 22nd Nov St Cecilia
8.00 am Jim & Patsy Brady and Denise Wilkins, Coleshill Road
10.00 am Michael Love, Carnmore Rise and McDonnell family, Down Street

Fri, 23rd Nov St Columban
8.00 am (Convent) Private Intention
10.00 am Lilly family, Windmill Heights and Rosaleen Hamilton, Wales
7.30 pm Eileen Steenson, Riverside
8.00 pm (Lisbellaw) Faithful Departed

Sat, 24th Nov St Andrew Dung-Lac
10.00 am Agnes & Christy Cleary, Drumbawn
10.30 am (Convent) Patrick Rice, Trasna Park

Confessions 11.30 am – 1.30 pm & 5.00 – 5.45 pm

Deaths
We pray for the recently deceased:
Angela McTeggart, Copenhagen and Enniskillen;
all those who lost their lives in the Omagh tragedy on Tuesday.
This Sunday is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
May they rest in peace.

St Michael’s Parish Draw – Week 1
£1,000 Margaret Beattie, 19 Derrin Road
Promoter Bernie Grainger, 8 Friars Way
£100 K Gordon, 36 Drumbeg
Promoter Pat Dooris, 93 Cornagrade Road
£100 Desmond Timoney, Drumman, Belcoo
Promoter Ann Carney, Parish Centre

* You are still in time to join the Draw; if you are interested in becoming a Promoter of the Parish Draw or would like a family card, please give your name in the Parish Office, phone 66322075.

Weekly Offering 01.11.07 £3,665.00

Education & Training Collection 01.11.07 £2,500.00 (to date).

St Mary’s Lisbellaw
There will be a short meeting after 8.00 pm Mass this Friday, 16th November to discuss providing music for Sunday Masses in St Mary’s. All singers and musicians are invited to attend.

Do this in Memory
all the children of the parish who are due to receive their first confession and first Holy Communion in the coming year are welcome, together with their parents and other family members, to the 9.30 am Mass in St Michael’s this Sunday for our ‘Do this in Memory’ Mass. In St Mary’s Lisbellaw, the Mass will be at 10.00 am.

St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society Diocesan AGM in St Michael’s College, Enniskillen this Sunday 18th November, commencing with Mass at 3.00pm. All welcome.

Tattygar Annual Bazaar, Friday 23rd November in Tattygar Primary School at 9.00 pm.

Polish Mass in the Convent Chapel on Saturday 24th November at 7.00 pm. Confessions from 6.15 pm.

Liturgy of Remembrance in St Michael’s Church
This Sunday, 18th November at 5.00 pm
• We pray for all our deceased relatives and friends.
• We remember by name those members of our Parish community who have died in the past year and we pray with those who mourn them.
• We light a candle in their memory.
• We light a candle for relatives from outside the parish who have died.
• We light a candle for all stillborn infants.
November Dead Lists Masses for the Faithful Departed this week:
St Michael’s 10.00 am Monday; Convent 8.00 am Wednesday and 8.00 pm,
Friday in Lisbellaw.

Pioneer Total Abstinence Association Readori Competitions this Sunday, 18th November in Millennium Hall, Donagh at 2.00 pm.

Monaghan Bereavement Support
Invite you to a talk on Aspects of Bereavment by Fr Peter O’Reilly, this Wednesday 21st November at 8.00 pm in Westenra Hotel, Monaghan. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served. Admission Free.

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

Alzheimer’s Society invite you to a Coffee Morning in the Loft, Manor Garden Centre, Lisnaskea, Saturday 17th November, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm.

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.

CHRIST IN A WORLD OF MANY FAITHS ~ Education for Reconciliation Enniskillen Library, Halls Lane, Thursdays 8.00 pm – 10.00 pm. 15th Nov – Christianity & the Religiously Plural Environment; 22nd Nov - Confessing Christ in a World of Many Faiths; 29th Nov - Inter-Religious Prayer & Spirituality; 6th Dec - Celebrating Difference & Living Faithfully.

Fr Noel Conlon will be in St Michael’s Scout Hall this Wednesday 21st November from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. Please phone 66320520 for an appointment.

St Michael’s Youth Club next Management Meeting will be held at the Club premises on Monday 26th November at 8.00 pm. Parents of members are asked to attend. Richard O’Neill Senior Youth worker from Western Education and Library Board will be in attendance.

Devenish Partnership Forum Youth Club
Every Monday night 6.30 – 7.30 pm for 8-12 years and 7.30 – 8.30 for 13 - 17 years. Internet, pool, computer games, table football, tuck shop, DVD’s, air hockey, day trips/activities and much more . . . . entry fee £1.00. Limited places available. Please contact Ryan, Gerry or Leigh on 66327808 or at 26 Yoan Road, Kilmacormick to book a place.

Holy Hour of Adoration last Wednesday of every month in the Convent Chapel, led by Fr Brendan Shannon. Next Holy Hour, Wednesday 28th November from 8.00 – 9.00 pm.
Confessions 11.30 am – 1.30 pm & 5.00 – 5.45 pm

Children’s Liturgy each Sunday at 9.30 am Mass.

Ministers of the Word for the Sundays of November
6.00 pm Sat (Vigil) Paul Sheridan;
8.00 am John Quinn;
9.30 am Raymond Crilly;
11.00 am Brendan McCreesh;
12.30 pm Damien O’Dolan

Ministers of the Eucharist & Collectors
Team C begin their rota this Saturday/Sunday 3rd/4th November.

English classes and conversation sessions for Migrant workers are being organized this week on Wednesday 14th November at 7.30 pm in St Michael’s Parish Centre. Would you be able to spare an hour a week to help an individual with basic conversation? No teaching qualification necessary just a willingness to try to help our new neighours integrate into the local community. Contact Mags O’Reilly 07805142341 or leave your name in the Parish Centre or Priests’ house.

Ciorcal comhrá
Bíonn ciorcal comhrá Gaeilge ar siúl gach dara Céadaoin in Blake’s of the Hollow, Inis Ceithleann ar 8 i.n. Beidh muid ag bualadh arís ar Céadoin 7ú Samhain Fáilte roimh chách. Irish conversation group meets in Blakes of the Hollow at 8.00 pm fortnightly. Next meeting Wednesday 7th November.

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 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.

‘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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.