St. Joseph’s Church Carrickmacross
Deus Vobiscum...May God Be With You
Parish News
Carrickmacross Cemetery Committee Church Gate Collection takes place next weekend 11th & 12th Feb. We would like to thank everyone for their donations today and in the past. We would also like to thank all the volunteers who give up their time to carry out maintenance and upgrades to the Cemetery.
Mass of Healing And Hope.
A Mass of Healing and Hope to help create an awareness that there is Life After Addiction in St Josephs Church on Tue 14th Feb at 7-30pm. Celebrant: Fr Eamon Treanor.
Eucharistic Congress Statio Orbis – Croke Park 17th June 2012
There are 30 application forms in the Sacristy for seats at the concluding Ceremony of the Eucharistic Congress in Croke Park on Sun 17th June 2012. A contribution of €10 is being asked to go towards the cost of the celebration.
Pastoral Council
Meeting of the outgoing Pastoral Council will take place in Fr. Connolly’s House on Wed 9th February 2012 at 8pm.
Training for the incoming Pastoral Council will continue on Mon 6th Feb 2012 at 8.15pm in Teach Ui Bhriain.
Area Council
As you will be aware Priests from the neighbouring Parishes in South Monaghan have been meeting for some years now on a regular basis it is hoped that representatives of the Pastoral Councils in the 5 Parishes will join us to help us build up the faith. Martin Kennedy has been invited to facilitate a meeting of the Priests & all members of the outgoing & incoming Pastoral Councils here & the neighbouring Parishes to look at the role of these area councils. This get together will take place on Wed 15th Feb at 7.30pm in the Workhouse, Shercock Rd.
The local Pioneer Centre will hold a dinner in the Shirley Arms on Thurs. the 16th of Feb. Get together at 5.30 pm. Dinner at 6pm. Pioneers & friends of the Association are welcome. Cost: €22 for 4 course meal. If you wish to attend please contact Ann Clarke at 087 9309 589 or Jim Halligan at 087 6734 553 by Monday the 13th.
A Senior and Young Pioneer Quiz will take place in the Respond! Centre, Tailte an Chlochair, Carrickmacross on Sun 4th Mar. Registration at 2pm. Quiz begins at 2.30pm.
Children’s Mass Will take place at 10.30am TODAY Sun 5th Feb in St. Joseph’s Church. You and your family are most welcome.
A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is being organised by the Pioneer Association in conjunction with the Apostleship of Prayer from 18th -27th Oct. Cost per person is €1,640. Meals, flights, insurance, etc included. If you are interested please Tel Pioneer Office 018749464. Details Feb editions of Pioneer.
Temperance Sunday 19th Feb
This is a Day of Prayer for Temperance & taking Confirmation Pledge by Children for Confirmation at 10.30am Mass in St. Joseph’s Church.
Clogher don Óige Pilgrimage to Lourdes 6th – 11th July is open to young people aged 16-21. A great experience, very rewarding and plenty of fun. Booking forms a deposit of €200 returned to Clogher don Óige to secure a place. Places limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Cost: €650 Includes: 5 Nights full board accommodation in Hotel Alba return flights – Belfast to Lourdes, all airport transfers, comprehensive pilgrimage insurance. Prep days include food and snacks
Prep Days Sat 31st Mar in Clones, Sat 21st Apr in Clones & Sat 30th June in Monaghan. These prep days are compulsory even if you have been on pilgrimage before. Failure to attend will result in you losing your place. Plenty of notice so you can make arrangements to attend on these dates. For further information, please contact Mr Matthew McFadden Youth Director Tel 047-72784.
Novena of Hope the Grann Enniskillen Sun 4th Mar to Mon 12th Mar. Sun Services at 9am, 10.30am & 12 Noon & 4pm. Weekdays 12.30 & 8pm except Wed which is at 11am & 8pm. Sat 10th at 11am & 6.30pm. There are Services for the sick Wed 7th & Sat 10th at 2.30pm. Tel 048 66322272.
Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group Spring Conference weekend Beginning Fri Feb 10th at 7pm ending Sun 12th at 4.30pm in the Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan. Led by Fr Ronnie Mitchell S.M.M. Guest Speakers Sr. Josephine Walsh D.H.S Fr John Keane. All Welcome.
Church Duties for February
Vigil: Peter Gollogly, Highfield. Frank Rooney, Woodlands. 9am: Cathal Birdy, Lurgans. Francie Cassidy, Dundalk Rd.
10.30am: Noleen Keenan, St. Macartan’s Villas. Tom & Elizabeth Mc Eneaney, Tullynaskeagh. 12noon: Patsy Mc Kenna, Corcuillogue. P.J.Mc Cluskey, Woodlands. Phil Gartlan, Lurgans.
Weekday Readers:
Monday 10am: Gretta Murphy
7.30pm: Áine Úi Rhaghaillaigh
Tuesday 10am: Gus O’Gorman
Wednesday 10am: Kathleen Murray
Thursday 10am: Teresa Carolan
Friday 10am: Sr. Olivia
Saturday 10am: Paddy Duffy
Sunday Readers:
6.30pm Vigil: Catherine Mc Hugh
9.00am: Pat Carroll
10.30am: Michael Callan
12noon: Martina McConnon
Volunteers urgently needed for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012
The 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (IEC2012) will take place in Dublin from 10th-17th June 2012. Volunteers will have an integral role to play in the success of the Congress. Between two and three thousand volunteers will be needed during the week of the Congress and also to assist in preparations in the months leading up to the Congress. The Congress is now recruiting volunteers for a wide range of roles such as administration, data entry, stewards, marketing, transport, meet & greet, multimedia, pastoral preparation and much more! If you would like to get involved please visit the IEC2012 website www.iec2012.ie/volunteer and fill out an online application or request an application form from the Congress office. Induction training sessions will begin 19th Nov in the RDS. For more information please contact the IEC2012 offices on (01) 2349900
iPhone users The new Diocesan Vocations iPhone app is available as a free download from iTunes; search for ‘Diocesan Vocations’. An Android version will be available soon. If you download it, please leave a comment & rating as this helps promote the app on iTunes. The National Vocations Office website is www.vocations.ie
Prayer for Healing
Lord, look upon us with eyes of mercy, may your healing hand rest upon us, may your life giving powers flow into every cell of our bodies and into the depths of our souls, cleansing, purifying, restoring us to wholeness and strength for service in your Kingdom. Amen.
MORNING OFFERING
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, through
the hands of Mary Immaculate Queen, bless
me and give me the grace to spend this day
in a manner pleasing to you.
Close to you, Mary Immaculate Queen,
I want to live. With you I desire to offer myself
to Jesus. Through you I wish to receive
His blessing in order that my whole day,
from morning to night, may be occupied
solely in the carrying out
of His Most Holy Will.
Mary Immaculate Queen, take my hand
in yours so that I may keep in step with you as
we walk along the pathway of the Will of God.
Amen.
50th Eucharistic Congress Prayer
Lord Jesus, You were sent by the Father to gather those who scattered.
You came among us, doing good and bringing healing, announcing the Word of Salvation and giving the Bread which lasts forever.
Be our companion on life’s pilgrim way.
May your Holy Spirit inflame our hearts, enliven our hope & open our minds,
So that with our sisters and brothers in faith
We may recognise you in the Scriptures
And in the breaking of bread.
May your Holy Spirit transform us into one body and lead us to walk humbly on the earth,
in justice and love,
as witnesses of your resurrection.
In communion with Mary,
Whom you gave to us as our Mother
At the foot of the cross, through you
May all praise, honour and blessing be to the father in the Holy Spirit and in the Church,
Now and forever. Amen.
50th Eucharistic Congress Hymn
Though We Are Many - (Bernard Sexton)
Though we are many, we are one body,
we who come to share this living bread;
Cup of salvation, shared among all nations,
nourishing us now and evermore.
1. We gather in this place
round the table of the Lord.
Christ's presence is revealed
in our communion and his Living Word.
2. Now our communion recalls
Christ's death and resurrection.
This living sacrifice
is our salvation now and evermore.
3. And through this shared Eucharist
we are the living Church.
We witness to Christ's love
His living body active in our world.
The Holy Spirit will lead us into all truth:
He will teach us everything
Prayer for Job Seekers
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, show me the course I should take. So many choices lie before me; things I’d like to do and the ways I’d like to go. Give me the courage to follow my dreams, and the wisdom to be realistic.
I look to you to guide my searching. Enrich me with the gift of discernment so that I can always see the right direction in which I should go. Give me the strength and the courage to choose the right course.
Bless and make me holy in your sight. May the richness of your glory abound in me. May you fill me with the word of truth, inform me with the good news of the Gospel and enrich me with your love.
Our blessed Lady ask the Sacred Heart, to make my way safe and sure as I place my trust in you.
Prayer to St. Macartan
Macartan, at the dawn of Christianity in Ireland your faithfulness in supporting St. Patrick enabled the good news of the Gospel to be told in our land.
May the Word of God be reborn in us,
May we in our time promote collaboration among the people of God, and lend a supportive hand to those in our families, and parish communities that may be in need.
May the Spirit of God sustain and strengthen us in our friendships with one another on our journey towards the light, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Anniversary Masses
A Prayer for our Bishop & Diocese
Lord, we pray for Liam our Bishop.
Help him to be a wise teacher, a kindly pastor, a builder of faith.
Fill his life and work with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Be his guiding light & constant help all his days.
We pray for all the people of our Diocese
Make us firm in faith, generous in our love, faithful in our prayer.
Help us to work together to give glory to You and love to all others.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Accord - “Can’t talk to each other” Why not come and talk to Accord. We provide a caring and supportive environment to help you find a way through any difficulties you are experiencing in your marriage /relationship. Ring 047.83359 between 10am – 2pm for an appointment. We can see you in either Monaghan or Carrickmacross during the day or in the evening. Please don’t let any shortage of money stop you making that call, our concern is your needs not your ability to pay.
Bereavement Support
If you feel that you would like to talk with a member of this team please contact Fr. Michael at 9661231 or email michaeljordan@eircom.net.
There were no prayers said, but stillness of the hearts passions – that was praise enough; and the mind’s cession of its kingdom. I walked on, simple & poor, while the earthy crumbled and broke on generously as bread. R.S. Thomas, The Moor
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Prayer for Vocations
Good and gracious God,
you have called us through Baptism
to discipleship with your Son, Jesus Christ,
and have sent us to bring the Good News
of salvation to all peoples.
We pray you to grant us more priests
and religious to build up your Church
here within the Diocese of Clogher.
Inspire our young men and women to
give themselves totally to the work of
Christ and His Church.
Together may we seek the face of Christ
in the poor, the marginalized,
the forgotten, that they may know the
wonders of your love.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
Amen.
Prayer for the Church in Ireland
God of our ancestors,
Renew us in the faith which is our life and salvation, the hope which promises forgiveness and interior renewal, the charity which purifies and opens our hearts to love you, and in you, each of our brothers and sisters.
Lord Jesus Christ,
May the Church in Ireland renew her age-old commitment to the education of our young people in the way of faith and goodness,
Holiness and generous service to society.
Holy Spirit, comforter, advocate and guide,
Inspire a new springtime of holiness and apostolic zeal for the Church in Ireland.
May our sorrow and our tears, our sincere effort to redress past wrongs, and our firm purpose of amendment bear an abundant harvest of grace for the deepening of the faith in our families, parishes, schools and communities, for the spiritual progress of Irish society, and the growth of charity, justice, joy and peace within the whole human family.
To you, Triune God,
Confident in the loving protection of Mary, Queen of Ireland, our Mother, and of St. Patrick, St. Brigid and all the saints, do we entrust ourselves, our children, and the needs of the Church in Ireland.
Amen.
Benedict XVI 19 March 2010.
St. Joseph’s Friendship Group has been set up by the Pastoral Council. The main aim of this group is to offer a regular visit to people who are living alone or who are housebound. Contact Teresa number 0873117929 to arrange a visit.
Bereavement Support
The Parish is offering caring support to those who have been bereaved. A group of people are available to listen in complete confidence to those who are grieving. If you feel that you would like to talk with a member of this team please contact Fr. Michael at 9661231 or email michaeljordan@eircom.net.
A.A. Meetings every Thurs & Sun night at 8.30pm in St. Joseph’s Church Grounds (Door on laneway leading to the Holy Family Hall). Please note change of Venue
Samaritans Can you listen with an open mind and be non judgmental? You can help make a difference. The Samaritans are there for anyone who is experiencing crisis in their lives. There are lots of ways to help being a listener, fundraising, publicity or our outreach programme. (Training given). Tel 048 302 66366.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of your faithful
And enkindle in them
the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit
and they shall be created.
And you shall renew
the face of the earth.
Come, Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, Creator come
from your bright heav'nly throne:
come take possession of our souls,
and make them all your own.
You who are called the Paraclete,
best gift of God above,
the living spring, the living fire,
sweet unction and true love.
You who are sev'nfold in your grace,
finger of God's right hand:
his promise, teaching little ones
to speak and understand.
O guide our minds with your blest light,
with love our hearts inflame;
and with your strength, which ne'er decays,
confirm our mortal frame.
Prayer For Times of Recession
God, we thank you for the gift of your presence--
Christ who is your Word made flesh;
Christ who is the wisdom of God and the power of God. We need your wisdom especially in these troubled times. In the midst of turmoil and uncertainty, as financial institutions crumble,
and the very economic and social fabric of our lives is shaken, Many of us are gripped by anxieties and fears. With the clouds of recession over us, and worsening prospects ahead. But surely, God, we as your children do not look to the horizon, desperately waiting for an economic saviour to emerge. Financial kingdoms, economic empires may come and go, but throughout, God, you remain our stronghold and refuge. Those who know your name will put their trust in you. For you, O God, will not abandon those who seek you. Right now, God, we seek your wisdom to guide us where the way is confusing. We have no better guide than you. We pray for the countless numbers affected by the housing and credit market collapse not only in the Ireland, but with ripple effects felt worldwide. We pray for those who are made homeless, who are retrenched, whose life savings and finances have been wiped out. We pray for those who have come to the end of their rope. God, be merciful to all who have fallen by the wayside. We remember and lift up our friends, loved ones, relatives, Colleagues, business partners, and ourselves. Especially help the weak and vulnerable, the elderly, the pensioners,
the retirees, and the widows--that they will have ready access to social aid and not be encumbered by red tape. Restore hope to those who have lost their livelihood and homes. Grant peace and healing to families and couples whose relationships have been strained. We pray for those who do not know you and have no one to turn to, the many who have been driven to despair and even suicide. Lord, in these troubled times, we pray for strength and resilience. Cause your church, the Body of Christ, to be a beacon of light and hope. Make us ready to stand alongside those who are weighted down by the
pressure of living. Enable us to bring your compassionate presence through the sharing of each other's burdens.
Christ, you are the light which darkness cannot overcome. Indeed, darkness is not dark to you; for the night is as bright as day. Christ, be the light which dispels our darkness and restore order to our inner chaos. Deliver us from the darkness of our self-centered ways; from greed, envy and ignorance; From unrestrained passions; From the darkness of despair, futility and despondency. Christ, the wisdom of God in our moments of anxiety and insecurity, You are the voice of faith who proclaims, "Peace, be still." In a culture of greed and mistrust, fill us with hope. Despite the pain of loss and failure, let hope enable us to see God in all situations and events. You are a God who is in control, a God of all possibilities, a God of new beginnings. You are the voice of reason, who summons us back to sanity. You remind us of our kingdom priorities; although we are in the world, we are to transcend the ways of the world. Help us to live wisely, with moderation and prudence, to exercise discernment and sound judgment, and conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of our calling.
God, enable us by your wisdom to keep things in perspective. For, God, you are bigger than the problems we face each day. We remember your mercy and faithfulness. Through your counsel and encouragement, You have enabled us to overcome the many setbacks and adversities of life.
We continue now, to trust in your goodness and provision. For you are a God who hears, answers, and acts on our behalf, out of the abundance of your eternal love. We trust you in your grace and mercy to sustain us. Amen.
Help and Support
ACCORD - Relationship Counselling. If you and/or your partner need to talk through your difficulties an appointment can be made with an Accord Counsellor in either Monaghan or Carrickmacross Tel Anne or Majella at Accord 047- 83359 Mon - Fri. between 10am - 2pm.A.A. Meetings every Thurs & Sun night at 8.30pm in St. Louis Convent (Farney St entrance)
Al-Anon Meetings every Friday night at 8.30pm in St. Louis Convent. (Farney St entrance)
Aware Support Group Helpline 1890 303 302.
Coping with Grief – 2nd Monday of each month at 7.30pm in the Scout Hall, Castleblayney. Tel 9746615.
Natural Family Planning
www.naturalfamilyplanning.ie
M.A.B.S. Money Advice & Budgeting Service Free confidential advice Confidential Freephone-1800 474247.
MACIL Centre (Monaghan Access Centre for Independent Living) 10am-1pm Mon – Fri in the Catholic Hall (downstairs).
Tearmann – Domestic Violence Services 047- 72311 / 72749.
Move 01-8472219 / 6231542
Womens Aid Helpline 1800 341 900.
The Samaritans Tel:1850 609090/041-9843888
Rainbows: supporting children who have lost a parent through death or separation. Tel: 9663361/9663069
Parentline: supporting parents who are under stress. Tel: 07 8733500
Childline: supporting children who are under stress. Tel: 1800 666666
Cruse: supporting those affected by another’s suicide. Tel: 049 4372999
Crime Victim Helpline Are you a victim of crime? We offer support & information. Tel 1850 211 407 for this confidential service.
Childline: supporting children who are under stress. Tel: 1800 666666
Cruse: supporting those affected by another’s suicide. Tel: 049 4372999