Sunday 27th January 2008

Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

Education in Faith Sunday

In our Gospel for this weekend we find Jesus calling Peter, Andrew, John and James from their lives as fishermen to be his disciples; and leaving everything they follow him immediately. This passage reminds us that when God passes by, he may do so rapidly; it would be sad if we were to fall behind because we wanted to follow him while still carrying many things that are only a dead weight and a nuisance. When it comes to being a disciple of Christ, we are to travel unburdened.

‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will

be called children of God.’ Matthew 5:9

 

Parish Priest: Very Rev Joseph McGuinness PP VG, 1 Darling Street : Tel 02866322627
Priest on Duty: Very Rev Joseph McGuinness - Tel 028 66322627

MASSES FOR COMING WEEK

Sat, 26th Jan (Vigil 6.00pm) (Months Mind) Jim Leo Nolan, Enniskillen
and London

Sun, 27th Jan (Lisbellaw) Seamus McManus, Cornagrade Road

Mon, 28th Jan St Thomas Aquinas
8.00 am Philomena & Kevin O’Hara, The Bawn
10.00 am Jack, Jim and Catherine Lynch, The Bawn
6.00 pm (Convent) Private Intention

Tues 29th Jan 3rd Week in Ordinary Time
8.00 am Patrick Dooris, Factory Road
10.00 am Michael McGovern, Fern Valley

Wed, 30th Jan 3rd Week in Ordinary Time
8.00 am (Convent) Pauline Morris, Riverside
10.00 am Betty Maguire, Townhall Street

Thurs, 31st Jan St John Bosco
8.00 am Jim McGrath, Beech Hill
10.00 am Hugh, Agnes & Kathleen McManus, Loughview Drive; Vincent McManus, Sligo Road; Jim & Mary Elliott,
London

Confessions 11.30 am – 1.30 pm

Fri, 1st Feb St Brigid First Friday
8.00 am (Convent) Sheila O’Donnell, Derrin Road
10.00 am Maguire family, Eden Street
7.30 pm Fr Richard Owens, SSC, Old Rossorry, Cooneen, Dalgan Park
8.00 pm (Lisbellaw) Patrick & Kathleen Donegan, Drumlin Heights

Sat, 2nd Feb The Presentation of the Lord
10.00 am Vincent & Sarah Fee, Arney; Christine Smyth, Coleraine; Patrick Maguire, Kinarla Park
10.30 am (Convent) Joseph Nolan, Whaley Terrace

Deaths - We pray for the recently deceased:
Elena (Gem) Flanagan, Drumawill Park;
Kathleen Tolan, Foxford, Co Mayo (late of Mount Lourdes Grammar School and Mill Street);
Charlie McCaffrey, Cavan;
Paul Maguire, Drogheda;
Kathleen Maguire, Woaghternery;
Paddy McCusker, Millcroft and Windmill Heights. May they rest in peace.

St Michael’s Parish Draw - Week 11
£1,000 Christine Carney, 10 Willoughby Court
Promoter John McManus, 90 Derrin Road
£100 Mrs Topping, 50 Irvinestown Road
Promoter Kevin Lunny, 72 Irvinestown Road
£100 Andrew McMahon, 19 Algeo Drive
Promoter Teresa O’Reilly, 17 Algeo Drive
Weekly Offering 20.01.08 £3,698.00

Children’s Liturgy each Sunday at 9.30 am Mass.

Mass in the Convent Chapel for the Polish Community this Saturday 26th January at 7.30pm. Confessions from 6.30pm.

The Old and Sick will be attended by the priests this week, usual areas and days. If you would like the priest to call with someone in your family circle, please let us know. Phone 66322075 or 66322627.

Holy Hour of Adoration in the Convent Chapel this Wednesday, 30th January from 8.00 – 9.00pm, led by Fr Brendan Shannon.

Songs of Praise Recording will take place in St Michael’s Church on Thursday, 31st January at 7.00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and should be in their place so that recording can start promptly.

Ministers of the Word for the Sundays of February:
6.00 pm Sat (Vigil) Petronilla O’Connor; 8.00 am Kevin McKenna; 9.30 am Seamus Cox; 11.00 am Kevin Slowey; 12.30 pm Maura Hegarty.

Ministers of the Eucharist & Collectors (Team B) begin their rota Saturday/Sunday 2nd/3rd February.

World Youth Day – Sydney 2008
Five young people from the Parish are travelling to Sydney in July 2008; Oliver Campbell, Sinead Carson, Kathleen Maguire, Maeve McKenna and Stephen Sheridan. As they prepare for their Pilgrimage we are asked to pray for them. This weekend at all Masses these young people will participate in the Liturgy. At the back of the Church there is a display board giving details of World Youth Day, Sydney 2008.

Beginning of February
• Friday 1st February – Feast of St Brigid. St Brigid’s Crosses will be blessed at 8.00 am (Convent), 10.00 am and 7.30 pm Masses in St Michael’s and 8.00 pm Mass in Lisbellaw.
• Saturday 2nd February – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas Day). Candles will be blessed at all Masses. Gifts of candles for the altar most welcome, but please keep a blessed candle for your home.
• St Michael’s Bookshop has beautiful St Brigid’s Crosses as well as a variety of Candles.

St Fanchea’s College (028 66322919) Open Night Thursday 31st January, Principal’s address at 7.30pm.

Mary’s Meals Meeting Wednesday 30th January at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre. New members welcome.

Mary’s Meals ‘Curry and Weigh-In Night’!!! Tuesday 5th February at 7.30pm in Holy Trinity . A curry dinner will be served and for those interested a ‘sponsored slim’ for lent! Tickets £8, available from Parish Centre or Holy Trinity Mill Street. All proceeds go to Mary’s Meals fundraising efforts for the feeding and education of children in Malawi.
40 Days for Life Campaign

This Lent from Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday, communities across Ireland will be uniting with more than 80 cities in the USA in an effort that will mark the beginning of the end to abortion. The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 day campaign of prayer, fasting, prayer vigils and community outreach. For more information and Prayer Pack please contact: Precious Life on (028) 90278484

Enniskillen Pioneer T.A.A. Coffee/Tea Morning in the Parish Centre on Saturday 2nd February, after 10.00am Mass. All welcome.

Youth 2000 Calendar for 2008 Available in the Parish Centre and St Michael’s Bookshop. Price £3.50, proceeds towards Youth 2000, a movement dedicated to the evangelisation of young people.

New Parish Envelopes will be issued at the beginning of March 2008. Parishioners who are either new to the parish or would like to be supplied with a box for the first time or have changed their address since last year are asked to give their new address in the Parish Office (66322075).

Dates for your Diary 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, this Sunday 27th January at 9.30 am Mass in St Michael’s and St Mary’s Lisbellaw, 10.00 am Mass.

Confessions 12.00 – 1.00 pm & 5.00 – 5.45 pm

Annual Subscription of £2.00 for Parish Messenger now due. Please pay the distributor in your area and maybe say a word of Thanks!

‘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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.