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.

12th April

You are asked to pray for our parishioner Anna Deery, Old Cross Square, who died recently. May she Rest in Peace.

We Pray For All Our Recently Deceased

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Aifreann Gaeilge. 11.30 Mass in St. Joseph’s will be celebrated entirely through the medium of Irish and will be broadcast live on Raidió na Gaeltachta. Irish speakers present are asked to actively participate in the responses.

Clogher don Óige invites young people (15-17) to join them on pilgrimage to Taizé this summer. 8-17 August, €670, limited places available. More details: www.clogherdonoige.org/taize2026

2026 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:

Booking now open. Fare – €1,100 per person (excludes €40 coach transfer to/from
airport). Contact John Hueston at 048 677 24329 or download booking forms at www.lourdes2clogher.com.

ALONE:

Helps to ensure that older people can age at home with dignity and companionship. They are seeking volunteers to support older people in your community. Visit alone.ie/volunteers to learn more.

Monaghan CPG Monthly Mass: 12th April in St Patrick’s Hall, Monaghan. Rosary 7.45pm. Mass 8.15pm Celebrant: Fr. Leon

Divine Mercy Sunday

Will be celebrated in St. Macartan’s Cathedral today Sunday 12th April at 3pm. All are welcome to the celebration which will consist of :
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary Veneration of the Divine Mercy image and a relic of St. Faustina. A number of priests will be available for individual confession.
Our Lord said to St. Faustina:
“I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust in my Mercy”.

The Way

TheWay.ie is a new digital platform set up by the Irish Bishops dedicated to sharing the “Good News” and the witness of the Irish Catholic Church. It is intended to help people discover the faith, live the faith, and pass on the faith. It is for both seekers and followers. To access the site use the QR Code opposite or go directly to www.theway.ie

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.

Crocus Cancer Support Centre

Crocus Cancer Support Centre, Monaghan, warmly invites anyone who has lost a loved one to cancer to join our monthly support group — a safe space to share and grieve, to mourn and honour the heartbreak and experience the healing power of community. Please contact our office at 047 62565 to book your place.

The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme provides financial payments, and health supports to eligible people who spent time in Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions in Ireland. Eligibility criteria & application procedure online.

Visit: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/campaigns/mother-and-baby-institutions-payment-scheme/

Helpline: 01 522 9922 (call to request application pack) All applications are handled with care, dignity & full confidentiality

Anniversary Masses 11th – 19th April

Saturday 11th April
6.00p.m. (Cathedral) Vigil Mass
Sunday 12th April
8.30a.m. & 11.30a.m. (St. Joseph’s)
9.30a.m. (Ardaghey) ● Peter Donnelly, Mullanabattog & dec’d. family members. ● 12.30p.m. (Cathedral)
Monday 13th April
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s) ● Paudge McCrystal, Cortolvin View. ● Maureen Redmond, Glenview Heights ● John & Rita Murray, Tullyherim & dec’d. of the Murray & Mulligan families
Tuesday 14th April
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s)
Wednesday 15th April
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s)
Thursday 16th April
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s) ● Sosna Joseph & Granny Alina.
Friday 17th April
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s) ● Pauric & Mena Greenan, Latlorcan ● Patrick McDonald, Glaslough St.; Mary Walker & Paudge & Bernard McCauley.
Saturday 18th April
10.00a.m. St. Joseph’s (1st Anniversary) ● James Campbell, Belgium Park.
6.00p.m. Vigil Mass (Month’s Mind) ● Sean Connolly, North Road.
Sunday 19th April ● 8.30a.m. & 11.30a.m. (St. Joseph’s) ● 12.30p.m. (Cathedral)

ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD

ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD OF STEPHEN SHERRY on Sunday, 26 April 2026, at 3.00pm in St Macartan’s Cathedral. The ordination to priesthood is a significant moment of grace for Stephen, for his family, for his native parish of Tullycorbet, and for the entire diocese of Clogher. Everyone is cordially invited to attend the ordination ceremony on the day, and to join in prayer for Stephen, as we celebrate this joyful occasion for the Diocese of Clogher.

CLOGHER DIOCESE VOCATION PRAYER

LORD OF THE HARVEST, BLESS young people with the gift of courage to respond to your call. Open their hearts to great ideals, to great things.
INSPIRE all of your disciples to mutual love and giving—for vocations blossom in the good soil of faithful people.
INSTILL in parish clergy, those in religious life and families with the confidence and grace to invite others to embrace the bold and noble path of a life consecrated to you.
UNITE us to Jesus through prayer and sacrament, so that we may cooperate with you in building your reign of mercy and truth, of justice and peace. Amen.
— Adapted from Pope Francis’ Message on the 51st World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Old Monaghan Society Monthly Presentation Night on Monday April 13th at 8pm in St. Joseph’s Pastoral Centre will feature Gordan Fleming reflecting on his family history.

Charity Concert: Traditional Music & Song by Oriel Traditional Orchestra & Ceolinn – in aid of Samaritans Monaghan & Sosad Monaghan in St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre – 6-8pm Sun 19th April – Admission €10/€5 at door.

Glenard University Residence in Clonskeagh Dublin is a Catholic University Residence. More info: www.glenardresidence.org

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 12th April

Sunday 12th April
10.30a.m. ● Geraldine, Frank & Annie Askin, Fedoo & dec’d. family members. ● Anna May, John & Sean Hughes, Seveagh.
Sunday 19th April
10.30a.m. ● Terence & Matilda Creighan, Corbeg. ● Brendan McKenna, Coolcolid, Glaslough.