Donagh Parish Weekly Bulletin:

Parish Office For all enquiries: Call Parish Office 047- 87221 9am - 2pm Monday - Friday NEW EMAIL: donaghrc@clogherparishes.ie Fr Hubert Martin 087 965 8829 St Vincent De Paul Freephone Number - 1800 677 777 St. Mary’s, Glennan: Saturday 20th April 6.30pm Vigil Anniv: Jim McQuaid, Knocknasave. Tuesday 23rd April 10.00am Wednesday 24th April 10.00am Thursday 25th April 10.00am Saturday 27th April 6.30pm Vigil Anniv: Kay & Eddie Lee, Toneyshandry St. Patrick’s, Corracrin: Sunday 21st April 11.00am Friday 26th April 7.30pm Months Memory: Mary McKenna, Derrygasson. Sunday 28th April 11.00am Donagh Oratory: Monday 22nd April No Mass Tuesday 23rd April 5-8pm Eucharistic Adoration. Eucharistic ministers: St Mary’s Glennan: Sat 27th April - Martin McGee, Ronan Sheehan. St. Patrick’s, Corracrin: Sunday 28th April - Nuala Finn, Catherine McKenna. Sacrament of Confirmation We would like to wish the 6th class pupils from Corracrin NS, St. Mary’s NS & Edenmore NS well as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Macartan’s Cathedral next Sunday 28th April at 3pm. We thank their teachers, parents/guardians, families & sponsors who have guided, prepared and supported the children in their religions education. We hope you all have a wonderful & memorable day.  Prayers of the faithful Celebrant: With confidence let us bring our needs before the good shepherd who always answers the ones who place their trust in him. For the Church throughout the world that she may inspire many vocations to the service of God’s people with Christ’s spirit of love and self-sacrifice…... Lord, hear us. For an end to war and innocent suffering. May leaders listen and respond to the Lord’s call for peace on earth and goodwill towards all…. Lord, hear us. For our families, that our homes may be places of respect and forgiveness where vocations may be fostered and encouraged… Lord, hear us.  For those training for the priesthood and religions life that they may be strengthened in their vocation so that the Lord who has begun the good work in them may bring it to fulfilment…….. Lord, hear us For those who are sick in hospital, nursing homes, hospices or being lovingly cared for at home - that they may have healing and comfort……. Lord, hear us. Celebrant: Heavenly Father in your mercy hear the prayers of your people who cry out to you in their need and answer us according to your will and our good. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Recently deceased: Brendan McKenna, Coolcollid Martin Livingstone, Emyvale Tony Connolly, London, formerly Glaslough Peter Mercer, New Zealand Vincent Sherry, Burt, Co Donegal, formerly Golan Mark Swift, Scotshouse. Trócaire Lenten campaign: Thank you to everyone who has donated to Trócaire ‘24. You can still contribute: Important points to follow · Donations in notes if at all possible. · €uro currency only please. · Cheques must be made payable to Donagh Parish. · Please use your Trócaire envelope which is in your box of weekly offertory envelopes 2024. Parish of Lisnaskea/Maguiresbridge: Novena of Hope and Healing to St. Peregrine, the patron Saint of those with a cancer diagnosis. Sunday 28 th April – Wednesday May 1 st 2024. Mass at 10am in St. Mary’s Maguiresbridge, and at 7pm in Holy Cross Lisnaskea with guest speakers each night. Lough Derg One Day Retreats in May: These guided days of prayer and reflection will take place on Sun 5th, Mon 6th, Sun 12th, Tue 14th, Sat 18th, Sat 25th and Mon 27th. More details can be found at www.loughderg.ie . €45 per person, booking essential. The Lough Derg traditional Three-Day Pilgrimage begins on Friday May 31st and continues until August 15th. Reflection Day at SMA Dromantine on Saturday 4 th May from 9.30am to 5pm. The Theme is Forgiveness: The Journey from Hurt to Healing, Freedom, Peace, and Happiness. Led by Fr Des Corrigan. Cost incl lunch £38/€43. Tel 048 30821964 or email admin@dromantineconference.com May Novena to our Lady of Fatima, from 1st May to 9th May 2024 in St. Joseph's Church, Park Street. More details later. Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 5-10 July 2024 Led by Bishop Larry Duffy, Bishop of Clogher. For booking, please contact Mr. John Heuston, Gave, Macknagh, Crom Road, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh Tel: 048 67724329 Email:  john.cdp@btconnect.com  . If you wish to travel in the Assisted Pilgrim section of the Diocesan Pilgrimage, special application forms are available from the Pilgrimage Secretary. For further information visit www.lourdes2clogher.com Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Wednesday 7th August 2024 and will be led by Bishop Larry Duffy, Bishop of Clogher. Families and parish or prayer / community groups are welcome to make the journey and to gather in Knock. Times to be confirmed. Parishes or groups of parishes are encouraged to arrange transport, should the demand exist. Alzheimer & tea day in the home of Eugene and Kathleen O’Brien, Emy on Thursday 2nd May from 4pm–10pm. Everyone welcome. Aughnacloy Drama Group presents a two act comedy “Nobody’s talking to me” by Tommy Marren, in Aghaloo Community Centre on Friday 26th and Sunday 28th April at 8pm. Doors open at 7.20pm. Admission adults £10, U16 £5.  Tydavnet Group Water Scheme:  Members, please note to avail of the discount on water bills accounts must be settled on or before Tuesday the 30 th April 2024.  Ink & Imagination Exhibition  A Free Art Exhibition will be held in the Emyvale Leisure Centre on May 4th & 5th. A collection of drawings and other work, by local artist Nelius Flynn, will be displayed in the Main Hall as part of the annual Age & Opportunity Bealtaine Festival. Tea, coffee and treats will be available throughout the weekend in aid of the Alzheimer Society.  Everyone is warmly welcome and the nature of the Exhibition will suit young and old alike. You can find more details online at Ink & Imagination - Bealtaine Festival.