St. Joseph’s Church Carrickmacross
Deus Vobiscum...May God Be With You
Parish News
The Mass of Healing & Anointing of The Sick.
The Liturgy Group would like to thank everyone for helping with The Mass of Healing & Anointing of the sick on Sunday. Thanks to the Housewives for provision of refreshments. Thanks also to the Businesses who donated the refreshments and made this a very enjoyable afternoon for all. Thanks also to the Choir.
Parish Presentation Night for Fr. Michael Jordan
Groups wishing to be involved in this event are invited to attend a meeting in Teach Uí´Bhriain, Church grounds each Wed in Sept at 8pm. Function will take place on Thurs 30th Sept.Contact 9663459.
Reflection on Sunday’s Liturgy at St. Louis Convent on Wed 8th Sept 11am-12Noon
Lough Derg
One Day Retreats Places still available on Sept 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20 & 21. Cost: €30 includes boat fare and a light lunch
With You on Life’s Journey Workshops
Sept 7th & 15th
Pilgrim Path 9km Sponsored Walk - Sun 12th Sept Starting at 12noon at the lakeshore Visitors Centre. For bookings or further information contact The Lough Derg Office. Tel 071 9861518.
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.
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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 elect.
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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Changeover of Eucharistic Ministers
We are looking for volunteers to become Ministers of the Eucharist. If anyone is willing to become one please put your name and contact number in the box in the Porch of the Church. Perhaps present Eucharistic Ministers would tell a friend and explain what is involved?
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