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
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
Sunday 12th May
You are asked to pray for Joe Coyle, Wolverhampton & formerly Rackwallace,
and all our recently deceased. May they Rest in Peace
Rota for readers at 10a.m. weekday Mass can be picked up at the Parish Office
SVP Vincent’s Monaghan anonymous donations €100 & €50 received with thanks
will take place on Wednesday 7 August 2024 and will be led by Bishop Larry Duffy, Bishop. Families and parish or prayer / community groups are welcome to make the journey and to gather in Knock. Times to be confirmed.
HSE Living Well is a free programme for adults living with chronic health conditions. Starting Tuesday 28th May 1.30p.m. – 4p.m. until 2nd July at St. Joseph’s Pastoral Centre. Call 087 1800286 to register.
Monaghan CPG Healing Mass on Monday 13th at 8p.m. in St. Joseph’s Church. Cel: Fr. Peter Okpetu. Rosary at 7.30p.m.
ROSARY at the Grotto. Every Saturday during May, the month dedicated to Our Lady, the Rosary will be recited outside at the Grotto in the Cathedral grounds at 5.30pm and will be over in time for the Vigil Mass. All welcome.
BISHOP JOSEPH DUFFY’S latest book Aghabog Inheritance will be launched on MONDAY 29th APRIL at 7pm in St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre. Aghabog Inheritance concentrates on the history of the parish of Aghabog and the 4 surrounding parishes of Currin, Ematris, Killeevan and Kilmore & Drumsnat, uncovering many interesting historical facts, writings, stories, peoples, places and saints associated with the parish and townlands in the area covered by the book. All are welcome.
Diocesan Music Day & Weekend – Saturday/Sunday 25/26 May 2024 Led by Ronan MacDonagh, a renowned composer of liturgical music in traditional Irish style. The music day will take place on Sat 25th from 10am-4pm in the Pastoral Centre. On Sunday 26th there will be a concert with Fuamlaoi and String Quartet in St Joseph’s Church at 5pm, an enchanting evening of liturgical music in true Irish Traditional style. Organized by the Clogher Diocesan Liturgy Commission. Tickets for each day are €10/ £10; or a special combi ticket will cost €15/ £15 for both days For booking and further information visit:clogherdiocese.ie/churchmusic/
Pray for Life Novena to pray for the protection of human life from Thurs 23rd May to the Feast of the Visitation on Fri 31st May. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life in Ireland. Visit www.prayforlife.ie for the daily novena prayers and to sign up for daily reminders. The prayers will also be posted on different platforms; facebook.com/PrayforLifeNovena; @PrayforLife_ie on X and @prayforlifenovena on Instagram. This is an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
Lough Derg One Day Retreats in May: These guided days of prayer and reflection will take place on Sun 5th, Mon 6th, Sun 12th, Tue 14th, Sat 18th, Sat 25th and Mon 27th. More details can be found at www.loughderg.ie. €45 per person, booking essential. The Lough Derg traditional Three-Day Pilgrimage begins on Friday May 31st and continues until August 15th.
CONGRATULATIONS to all the young people from Gaelscoil Ultain who received their First Holy Communion yesterday. Holy Communion continues in the parish with St. Mary’s Boy’s School on May 18th in St. Macartan’s Cathedral and on Sun. 26th May in St. Michael’s Ardaghey. Continued prayers and best wishes to them all, and thank you to their parents and teachers and all who have supported them in faith
Our new parish website address is monaghan-rackwallace.com (the only change is .ie is now .com)
Saturday 11th May
6.00p.m. Vigil Mass (Month’s Mind) Genevieve Duffy, 168 Beechgrove Lawns
Sunday 12th May
9.30a.m. (Ardaghey) ● Kate & William Ward, Ardaghey; James, Margaret & Phil Ward, Annaroe ● Eugene McMahon, Park Street & decd. family members ● Liam & Rosemary McCabe, Park Road.
8.30a.m. & 11.30a.m. (St. Joseph’s) 12.30p.m. (Cathedral) For the people of the parish.
Monday 13th May
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s) ● Vincent Stuart, Mall Road.
Tuesday 14th May
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s) ● John & Susan McCooey, St. Patrick’s Tce & decd. family members. ● Peadar McElvaney, 15 Drumbear.
Wednesday 15th May
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s) Private Intention.
Thursday 16th May
10.00a.m. (St. Joseph’s) ● Edward, Mary & John Connolly, Liseraw & decd. family members.
Friday 17th May
10.00a.m. (St. Jospeh’s) ● Jack Travers, Park Street & decd. of the Travers & Duffy families. ● Philip & Teresa Trappe, Drumbear & decd. of the Trappe & Mulligan families. ● Decd. Victims of the Monaghan bombing (50th Anniversary) Patrick Askin, Thomas Campbell, Thomas Croarkin, Archie Harper, Jack Travers, Peggy White, George Williamson & the 27 victims in Dublin.
Saturday 18th May
10.00a.m. St. Joseph’s (1st Anniversary) ● Eddie Scott, St. Martin’s Hse, Golden Road.
6.00p.m. Vigil Mass (Month’s Mind) ● Della Hunt, 20 Glenview Drive.
Sunday 19th May
8.30a.m. & 11.30a.m. (St. Joseph’s) 12.30p.m. (Cathedral) For the people of the parish
Host a Spanish Student in Monaghan from 28th June to 25th July. St. Mary’s Boys National School are hosting classes for Spanish students during the summer For more information or details -Send an email to blablablaeire@gmail.com
Saturday 1st June bus leaving at 8a.m. (car park behind Monaghan Credit Union) €25 return to be paid in full when booking from Wineways, Glaslough Street.
St. Vincent de Paul Collection next weekend 18th/19th May.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society meeting on Wednesday 15th May @ 7.30p.m. at the Parish Pastoral Centre.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 5-10 July 2024 Led by Bishop Larry Duffy, Bishop of Clogher. For booking, please contact Mr. John Heuston, Gave, Macknagh, Crom Road, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh. Tel: South 048 67724329/North 028 67724329. Email: john.cdp@btconnect.com . If you wish to travel in the Assisted Pilgrim section of the Diocesan Pilgrimage, special application forms are available from the Pilgrimage Secretary. For further information visit www.lourdes2clogher.com
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.
Sunday 12th May
10.30a.m. First Holy Communion for the children of the Parish.
Sunday 19th May
10.30a.m. (Month’s Mind) ● Brendan McKenna, Coolcolid House, Glaslough. ● John Rice, Tamlet, Tyholland ● Frankie, Pat & Rose Hughes, Drumnahinchin. ● PJ. & Annaleen Hughes, Corvalley.
We wish all the children making their First Holy Communion well and thank their parents, teachers and all who help them prepare for this sacrament and all who have supported them in their faith.
The Scoil Bhríde Parent Association are organising a Fundraising Table Quiz which will take place on Saturday 18th May at 8pm in the Tyholland Community Centre Bar- €40 for a table of four. Everyone is welcome, a great night is guaranteed. Your support is always recognised and appreciated.
Scoil Phádriag, Garron, Tyholland. (H18 Y586) Open for enrolment: Any parent wishing to enrol their child for Sept. 2024 is welcome to visit the school and meet the principal any Friday between 9am -3pm. For further details please contact us on 047-85378, email garron.ias@gmail.com or check out our website garronns.ie.
PARISH OFFICE
Tel: 047 81220
Email:monaghan@clogherparishes.ie
Office Secretarial Staff – Aisling, Kathleen & Elaine
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.