Donagh Parish Weekly Bulletin:

Parish Office For all enquiries: Call Parish Office 047- 87221 9am - 2pm Monday - Friday Email: donaghparishoffice@gmail.com Fr Hubert Martin 087 965 8829 St Vincent De Paul Freephone Number - 1800 677 777 St. Mary’s, Glennan: Saturday 25th March 6.30pm Vigil Months Memory: Paddy Murphy, Tullyree. Tuesday 28th March 10.00am Wednesday 29th March 10.00am Thursday 30th March 10.00am Saturday 1st April 6.30pm Vigil - Palm Sunday St. Patrick’s, Corracrin: Sunday 26th March 11.00am Friday 31st March 7.30pm First Anniv: Annie Murphy, Tirnaneill. Also Eileen Simpson & dec’d members of Simpson family. Anniv: Rose, Jimmy Joe & Brendan McKenna, Drumully. Anniv: Peter & Mary McAree, Derilla Sunday 2nd April 11.00am Palm Sunday. Donagh Oratory: Monday 27th March 10.00am Tuesday 28th March 5-8pm Eucharistic Adoration. Eucharistic ministers: St. Mary’s - 1st April - Martin McGee, Ronan Sheehan. St. Patrick’s - 2nd April - Fabian Murphy, Sue Corrigan. Prayers of the faithful Celebrant: The goodness and mercy of God lasts forever. Let us bring our prayers and petitions before him. For the Church in this sacred time that she may be granted the grace to bear faithful witness to the resurrection of the Lord. Lord, hear us. For all who are in need - that they may find help from Christ’s followers and live in peace free from fear. Lord, hear us. For a spirit of repentance in our hearts that we may grow in faith, hope and love more closely conformed to the image of Christ. Lord, hear us. For those who work the land at this time of year - that they may do so in safety and be rewarded with a bountiful harvest. Lord, hear us. For those who are sick in hospital, nursing homes, hospices and lovingly cared for at home - that they may be granted healing and comfort in times of pain or distress. Lord, hear us. Celebrant: Heavenly Father, hear our prayers and the unspoken prayers of our heart which we make with the help of your holy spirit living in us through Christ our Lord. Amen. Recently deceased: Michael Treanor, Emyvale. Henry O’Hanlon, Ballinahone. Martin McKenna, Monaghan Town. Brigid McFadden, Falcarragh. Joan Reilly, Belfast & Maguiresbridge. Joe McCormack, Ardee. Declan Heneghan, Mayo & New York. Aileen Brennan, Glanmire, Co Cork. 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 on Sunday 26th March 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. Vocations: Evangelisation & Vocations Conference led by Archbishop Rino Fisichella of the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelisation will take place on 25th April in Renehan Hall, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth from 10am - 4pm. The conference will serve as a lead into the Year of Vocation for Diocesan Priesthood – Take the Risk for Christ – which commences on Good Shepherd Sunday, 30th April 2023. To register for this free conference, please follow the link on the homepage of vocations.ie Thinking about Priesthood? Why not join us for a Retreat from 21st - 23rd April, Drumalis Retreat House, Larne. Retreat directed by Fr Stephen Langridge. For more information and to book a place, please email: Fr Raymond Donnelly: raymonddonnelly1@gmail.com Accord NI Catholic Marriage Care Service is recruiting Marriage Education Facilitators to provide Sacramental Marriage Preparation for couples. We are seeking individuals who are good communicators and have an enthusiasm for supporting couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage and future family life. This is an opportunity to formally train within a supportive, nurturing and inspiring community. In 2022, our teams helped 2,140 couples to develop good communication skills, manage conflict and understand the responsibility and significance of the Sacrament of Marriage. For further details and an application form, please contact Brenda at 048 9023 3002 or email info@accordni.com Emyvale Garda Station Opening Hours 20.03.2023 – 02.04.2023 Saturday 25th March 7am-11am & 5pm-7pm Sunday 26th March 7am-11am Sunday 2nd April 7am-11am Public Opening Hours may vary due to operational requirements Emyvale Station 047 87222 24 hour Operational cover is available from Monaghan District HQ 047 77240 Glaslough Tidy Towns are constructing a pathway along the Sensory Garden in the Oakland Park area. The project will include stepping stone plaques sculpted and inscribed with deceased loved ones information. Anyone interested, please contact any member of Glaslough Tidy Towns or call into the community centre. Sign up now! Try a new 4 week craft course. Start date 20th April. Make a knotted wall hanging. Places limited, phone 086 054 2562 or register on 30th March or 6th April at 7pm in The Oakland Community Centre, Glaslough. Parents Association of Edenmore National School are running a Cash for Clobber on Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd April. All items to be left in the shed at the back of the school. Collection will take place on Tuesday 4th April. Tydavnet Drama Troupe continue with their production of "Sive " by John B Keane in the Íontas Theatre, Castleblayney, Saturday 1st April at 8pm. A show not to be missed! Call 042 97 53400 for tickets/information. TruMac Drama are back: Keep free 24th and 26th March for TruMac’s version of "Cupid Wore Skirts". A comical play written by Sam Cree with local performers from both sides of the border. A fun night in Clara Hall, not to be missed. Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.