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MASSES FOR THE WEEK

St. Mary’s, Glennan:                                                             

Sat 18th Feb                  7.00pm              (Vigil)    

Sun 19th Feb               10.00am

Mon 20th Feb                7.30pm              Anniv: John Treanor, Pullis & his brother Benny & all deceased members of the                                                                           Treanor family.

Wed 22nd Feb             10.00am              Ash Wednesday.

Sat 25th Feb                 7.00pm               (Vigil)           

Sun 26th Feb              10.00am

St. Patrick’s, Corracrin:

Sun 19th Feb              11.30am

Wed 22nd Feb              7.30am               Ash Wednesday.   

Fri 24th Feb                  7.30pm               Anniv: Sonny Treanor, Dernashallog & all deceased members of Treanor family,                                                                           Derahee, Mc Meel family, Emyvale, Treanor family, Dunmadigan & Kehoe                                                                          family, Dublin.

Sun 26th Feb              11.30pm

Donagh Oratory:                                 

Tues 21st Feb             10.00am

Thurs 23rd Feb            10.00am

Eucharistic Ministers:                       

St. Mary’s, Glennan:

Wed 22nd Feb              10.00am         Nancy Murphy, Maura Gilsenan.

Sat 25th Feb                  7.00pm         Ann Keenan, Teresa Connolly.

Sun 26th Feb               10.00am         Siobhan Hogan, Nicola Hackett.

St. Patrick’s, Corracrin:

Wed 22nd Feb               7.30am         Mary Sherry, Patrick McKenna, Eamon McKernan.

Sun 26th Feb               11.30pm         Emer Callery, Philomena McClave, Sinead O’Brien.

Deaths:  Charlie Caulfield, Monaghan, formerly Scotstown.

Reminder:   Parents of First Communion Children are invited to a meeting in Scoil Naomh Padraig on Tuesday 21st February at 7.30pm.

Temperance Sunday  –  Confirmation Pledge

The Priest addresses the congregation in these or similar words:

There are many situations in life where we require the courage to say “No”. Today we pray for that courage and ask God for all the guidance and strength we need in the course of our lives. As our young people make their “Confirmation Pledge” we are asked to consider carefully what they are undertaking: a promise not to drink alcoholic drink until they are 18years of age or until they make another decision with the approval of their parents about this matter.

Ceremony of Commitment

The Priest addresses those who wish to take the pledge:

Do you promise, with the help of God and the support of your family and friends, not to use alcoholic drink until you reach the age you have agreed with your parents or guardian, and at that stage to make another, more mature, decision concerning your use of alcohol?

Response: Yes, I do.

The Priest addresses parents, guardians, families and friends:

Are you prepared to support and encourage these young people in the commitment they have made today by your example and prayers.

Response: We are.

The Priest invites boys and girls to make their pledge:

Lord God, for love of you and out of concern for my family, my friends and my future happiness, I promise not to take alcoholic drink until I have reached the age that I have agreed with my parents. At that time, with God’s help and with the approval of my parents, I will make another more mature decision concerning my use of alcohol.

Prayer and Blessing:

Let us pray:

Father, you know us better than we know ourselves; you know our struggles and our weakness. In your compassion bless the boys and girls who make their Confirmation Pledge today, through Christ our Lord.

An Garda Síochána have asked that all cars are locked and any personal or valuable items are not left in view in cars. Please be vigilant at all times.

International Eucharistic Congress June 2012

The Closing Mass in Croke Park: Sunday 17th June is likely to be the most memorable event of the Eucharistic Congress (referred to as the Statio Orbis). Tickets will be limited (15 only for Donagh Parish). There is an ‘Expression of Interest’ form available from the Parish Office which must be filled out by anybody hoping to attend this Mass in Croke Park.  Apply now for your ‘Expression of Interest’ form to be in with a chance of receiving a ticket when tickets become available. Those who wish to attend any part of the Congress should apply in advance. Contact the Parish office.

National Learning Network:

In our economy today people with a disability or those marginalised can be forgotten, so why not get more Fetac Qualifications and a Job Placement while retraining your Social Welfare payment. For more info contact Maureen on 087 6500 921 or Niamh on 047 83672.

Lough Derg:

A Day of Friendship and Prayer: Ash Wednesday 22nd February 2012. Guest Speaker: Brother David Jardine, Director of Interdenominational Divine Healing Ministries. Boats run from 10:30am. Brother David will give the Address at 12noon; this will be followed by lunch (soup and sandwiches). After lunch you will have time to meet people from other Churches and enjoy the peace of the island. Departure from 2.00pm. Suggested donation €20. Book now to avoid disappointment call 071 9861518 (from NI 686 32391).

Do Something Special this Lent:

Have you a friend or family member who has a problem with alcohol? Do you want to help in a simple yet effective way? Then take the pledge for Lent. Abstain from alcohol for six weeks, beginning Ash Wednesday, 22nd Feb, and offer it up as a prayer to help your friend achieve freedom and well-being. Make a difference to someone’s life. www.pioneerassociation.ie  

God needs you:

Monastic Weekend for young women seeking to find God’s way for them. This will take place on Friday (approx 4pm to 8pm) 2nd, 3rd and 4th of March in St. Joseph’s Monastery Mount Carmel, Loughrea, Co. Galway.  Please write to above address or email: loughrea@carmelitesisters.ie   

Trip to Geel:

A trip to Geel, Belgium, to join in Eurofest celebrations has beenorganised for August 2012. A local group will depart on Wednesday 15th August and return on Monday 20th August, and accommodation will be provided by host families. There is only a limited number of places on the tour, so get in quick by ringing Marie 047 89548 or Sheila 89461 as soon as possible to register your interest.

Pancake Tuesday, Monaghan Wellness Centre:

Monaghan Wellness Centre, 19 The Grange, Plantation Walk, Monaghan. The 21st February from 11.00am to 4pm. Come along to our pancake demonstration, see our new kitchen and sample our mouth watering pancakes. All proceeds going to purchase new equipment for the kitchen, which will be available for classes and demonstrations.

Reminder, Tydavnet Group Water Scheme Co - Op Ltd:

The Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 23rd February 2012 at 8.30pm sharp in Sliabh Beagh Hotel, Knockatallon, Monaghan. All members welcome. Signed: The Secretary, on behalf of the Board of Management.

The CAWT Social Inclusion Programme

will soon be delivering short training programmes and information talks in the Monaghan, Ballybay and Carrickmacross area. There are a range of free health improvement programmes being offered for women including stress management, cognitive behaviour therapy, confidence building and classes in baby massage for all new Mums. To find out more and to book please contact Collette Deeney 0876708721 or collettemccc@gmail.com

Would you be interested in the pleasures of working with green wood?

During this 12 week course, participants will make a chair with a woven or solid seat. Working with green wood, they will learn to shape the chair parts and join them together, using simple tools and traditional woodworking skills. If you are interested contact Ciaran at the Errigal Heritage Centre on 047 87192.

Daffodil Day 23rd March 2012, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.