Parish News

Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that Adoration.
Mother Teresa

PARISH OF MONAGHAN & RACKWALLACE.

9th August

You are asked to pray for Joanna McCaul, London, who died recently. May she Rest in Peace.

We Pray For All Our Recently Deceased

If you would like to support your parish by Standing Order

please use the form link below.

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Confessions in St Joseph’s Church each Saturday 11am to 12pm (Dependent on availability of priest)

CATHEDRAL UPDATE

There is great excitement as the scaffolding at the front of St Macartan’s Cathedral comes down. The newly restored Rose Window is now visible, and it is nothing short of stunning. The main doors have been removed for refurbishment, and by the middle of August we hope the entire front façade will be visible in all its renewed beauty. After careful consideration, and with the needs of the parish in mind, we have decided not to proceed with any further exterior phases at this time. Instead, we will now turn our attention to the interior of the Cathedral, beginning with two major and much‑needed projects: replacing the heating system and upgrading the toilets. These works are essential for the comfort and welcome of all who come through the Cathedral doors. Thank you for your continued support and patience as we move into this next important stage of renewal.

Bishop Liam S. MacDaid: Third Anniversary Mass will be held on Friday 14th Aug. @ 7pm, in St Macartan’s Cathedral

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH: TEMPORARY CLOSING FOR REPAINTING

31st August to 12th September, We plan to repaint the interior of St Joseph’s Church, commencing on Monday 31st August, with work expected to be completed within two weeks. During this period, St Joseph’s will be closed from Monday to Saturday. As a result, all weekday Masses and Adoration will take place in St Macartan’s Cathedral for the duration of the works. The usual Sunday Mass schedule at St Joseph’s Church will remain unchanged and will continue as normal. Please note that all Anniversary Masses scheduled during this time will be transferred to the Cathedral. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we carry out these improvements to our church.

Parish One Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg

Sat 29th Aug Bus: €25 per person, leaves back of Courthouse, the lower carpark, at 7.30am.To book a seat contact: Adrian on 087 7859582 Maura on 087 0547149 or Mary on 086 8358137.

Monaghan C.P.G

Monaghan C.P.G. Healing Mass on Monday 10th August at 8p.m. Rosary 7.30p.m. in St. Michael’s Church, Corcaghan Celebrant: Fr. Hubert Martin.

St. Vincent de Paul collection next weekend 15th/16th August.

Coeliacs:

For parishioners with gluten sensitivities, special low-gluten hosts are available at all Masses.
To receive please go to the main priest celebrant and say that you are coeliac.

Please Note: As the Catholic Church requires a minimal amount of gluten for the host to be valid matter, the hosts are not totally gluten free.

Anniversary Masses 8th – 16th August

Saturday 8th August
6.00p.m. (Cathedral) Vigil Mass (Month’s Mind) ● Ann Pappas O’Brien, Greece & St. Macartan’s Tce.
Sunday 9th August
8.30a.m. & 11.30a.m. (St. Joseph’s) ● 12.30p.m. (Cathedral)
Monday 10th August
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s) ● Thomas & Eileen Corcoran & dec’d. family members, Woodlands. ● Patrick, Kathleen & Bernadette McClave, Mullyknock.
Tuesday 11th August
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s) ● Gerry McGann, Latlurcan & dec’d. of the Leonard family, Castleblayney.
Wednesday 12th August
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s) ● Laurence & Margaret Dorris & Finola Tracey.
Thursday 13th August
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s) ● Hugh Shalvey (Jnr), Killymarley & Donegal. ● Edita Franckeviciene, Lithuania.
Friday 14th August
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s) ● Pauline MacKenna & dec’d. of the MacKenna & McGlone families. ● Peter & Molly Rafferty; Patsy & Mary Daly & Tadgh Daly. ● Dympna, Catherine & Jim McEneaney, New Tce. ● Tommy, Mary & Sean Boyle, Smithboro & Roslea.
Friday 14th August
Vigil Mass for The Feast of the Asumption 7p.m. (Cathedral) ● Bishop Liam S. MacDaid.
Saturday 15th August – Feast of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary.
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s)
6.00p.m. Cathedral (Vigil Mass for Sunday) Month’s Mind ● Paul Cullen, Knockroe, Clones Road.
Sunday 16th August
8.30a.m. & 11.30a.m. (St. Joseph’s)
9.30a.m. (Ardaghey) ● Mark McElvaney, Cornacrieve, Rose & Terry McElvaney, Mary & John O’Neill & dec’d. family members.● Vincent Coyle, Crosses, Ardaghey.
12.30p.m. (Cathedral)

Monaghan & Rackwallace Blessing of the Graves. Sunday 6th September at 3p.m.

Lough Derg 3 day Pilgrimage

Lough Derg 3 day Pilgrimage – continues until 15th Aug. (Last starting date Thursday 13th Aug.) Pre-booking is advised. For further information: email info@loughderg.org or telephone 071 9861518. Cost €85 per person.

St Macartan’s College at Prayer:

A Prayer and Reflections book by the Community at St Macartan’s College is now on sale in the parish office. Cost €10 with proceeds going to the school’s Zambia Immersion Project.

CMETB

METB Adult Literacy Service – we can help improve your: Reading, Writing, Maths & Computer Skills this is a free service. Contact Liz on 047 71914 or email elizabethmccaffrey@cmetb.ie

Monaghan Methodist Church Coffee Morning and Cake Sale: Friday 14th August 10am until Midday. All Welcome.

Radio Maria Ireland is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station who enjoy commercial free broadcasting with Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting Music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies. Visit www.radiomaria.ie for more info & ways to listen.

The Parish Office

Monday -Thursday: 10a.m. to 4p.m.

Friday: 10a.m. to 1 p.m.

Closed daily for lunch 1p.m. to 2p.m.

As we are not a commercial business you may find this office closed at other times.

St. Patrick’s Tyholland – Sunday 9th August

Sunday 9th August
10.30a.m. ● Mick O’Dowd, Clontibret; Frank & Elizabeth Monahan, Tyholland. ● Frank & Mary Gray & dec’d. of the Gray family. ● Monica Treanor, Carn, Silverstream. ● Laurence Creighan, formerly Corbeg, Silverstream.
Sunday 16th August
10.30a.m. ● Charlie & Bridget McElroy, Annacramp. ● Archbishop Noel Treanor.