Parish Office For all enquiries: Call Parish Office 047- 87221 9am - 2pm Monday - Friday Email: donaghparishoffice@gmail.comFr Hubert Martin 087 965 8829 St Vincent De Paul Freephone Number - 1800 677 777St. Mary’s, Glennan:Saturday 18th March 6.30pm Vigil Anniv: Daniel & Loretta Aughey, Monaghan Town.Monday 20th March 7.30pm Anniv: George & Kathleen Reynolds, Killyraine & dec’d members of Reynolds, McMullan & Halliganfamilies.Tuesday 21st March 10.00amWednesday 22nd March 10.00amThursday 23rd March 10.00amSaturday 25th March 6.30pm Vigil Months Memory: Paddy Murphy, Tullyree.St. Patrick’s, Corracrin:Sunday 19th March 11.00amFriday 24th March 7.30pm Anniv: Baby Brian John McCaffrey, Golan.Anniv: Rosemary McCartan, Dublin & Drumconnolly.Anniv: Patrick & Margaret Anne Kelly, Stramore & dec’d members of McNally family, Dundonagh.Sunday 26th March 11.00amDonagh Oratory:Monday 20th March 10.00am Anniv: Noel Treanor, Creevelea.Tuesday 21st March 5-8pm Eucharistic Adoration.Eucharistic ministers:St. Mary’s - 25th March - Elaine O’Doherty, Bernadette Kelly.St. Patrick’s - 26th March - Patricia Mohan, Angela McQuillan.Prayers of the faithfulCelebrant: As a Solemnity of Easter approaches let us persevere in prayer to the Lord, the good shepherd that we may rejoice in this sacred mystery.That the Lord may bless our Holy Father Pope Francis on the tenth anniversary of the inauguration of his ministry of service to the servants of God. Lord, hear us.That governments & leaders may open their eyes & hearts to see the suffering caused by conflict & violence - that they may seek peace & reconciliation. Lord, hear usThat parents & teachers may have the patience & understanding they need in forming children in faith. Lord, hear us.For the elderly &vulnerable members of our families & society that they may be treated always with dignity & respect.Lord,hear us.For the sick in need of healing & comfort and for those who care for the sick in need of strength & compassion - that the Lord may grant their prayer for help in time of need. Lord, hear us.Celebrant: Heavenly Father, you have called us out of darkness to your wonderful light. Hear our prayers and help us to be faithful to the light of the Gospel of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.Recently deceased:Gerry Sweeney, Carrigans. May Culnane, nee Savage, formerly Tully. Dympna Shortt, Clogher. Joan Reilly, Belfast & Maguiresbridge. Joe McCormack, Ardee.Saint Patrick’s BreastplateChrist with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise,Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.Sacrament of ConfirmationWe would like to wish the 6th class pupils from Corracrin NS, St. Mary’s NS & Edenmore NS well as they make their final preparations for the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Macartan’s Cathedral on Sunday 26th March at 3pm. We thank their teachers, parents/guardians, families & sponsors who have guided, prepared and supported the children in their religions education. We hope you all have a wonderful & memorable day.SMA Dromantine Lenten Reflection Day Saturday 25th March 9.30am – 5pm led by Fr Des Corrigan SMA, Cost including lunch £35/€40 Contact 048 308 21964 or email admin@dromantineconference.comEvangelium Ireland will host its 8 th Apologetics Conference for young Catholic adults at All Hallows College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 on Saturday, 25 March beginning at 9.00am and concluding at 6.00pm. Mass will be celebrated in the afternoon. Cost: €38 including lunch & refreshments. For more information about Evangelium Ireland and to register go to www.evangelium.ie or search ‘Evangelium Ireland’ on Eventbrite.Accord NI Catholic Marriage Care Service is recruiting Marriage Education Facilitators to provide Sacramental Marriage Preparation for couples. We are seeking individuals who are good communicators and have an enthusiasm for supporting couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage and future family life. This is an opportunity to formally train within a supportive, nurturing and inspiring community. In 2022, our teams helped 2,140 couples to develop good communication skills, manage conflict and understand the responsibility and significance of the Sacrament of Marriage. For further details and an application form, please contact Brenda at 048 90233002 or email info@accordni.comEmyvale GAA Juvenile club are excited to announce the introduction of our GAA nursery programme every Saturday in Emyvale Leisure Centre at 10am! This programme will offer our youngest members the chance to get active, to form friendships, and have fun! It will include games and activities to help develop fundamental movement skills which offers huge benefits to all children. Our Super Starters group will be tailored towards younger children born in 2018 and 2019, while our Junior Stars group will be for those born in 2016 and 2017. New members are always welcome so please spread the word! For more information – ring Shane at 087 362 5523.Parents Association of Edenmore National School are running a Cash for Clobber on Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd April. All items to be left in the shed at the back of the school. Collection will take place on Tuesday 4th April.Emyvale Garda Station Opening Hours 20.03.2023 – 02.04.2023 Saturday 25th March 7am-11am & 5pm-7p Sunday 26th March 7am-11am Sunday 2nd April 7am-11am Public Opening Hours may vary due to operational requirementsEmyvale Station 047 87222 24 hour Operational cover is available from Monaghan District HQ 047 77240Emyvale Tidy Towns: Our next meeting will be on Monday, March 20th, in the Emyvale Leisure Centre at 8pm. Topics will include the monthly litter pick, spring planting, funding applications, Eco Trail finishing touches and more. Please let your organisation or community group know. Everyone is very welcome! Sign up now! Try a new 4 week craft course. Start date 20 th April. Make a knotted wall hanging. Places limited, phone 086 054 2562 or register on 30 th March or 6 th April at 7pm in The Oakland Communiy Centre, Glaslough.TruMac Drama are back: Keep free 24th and 26th March for TruMac’s version of "Cupid Wore Skirts". A comical play written by Sam Cree with local performers from both sides of the border. A fun night in Clara Hall, not to be missed. Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.
Parish Office For all enquiries: Call Parish Office 047- 87221 9am - 2pm Monday - Friday Email: donaghparishoffice@gmail.comFr Hubert Martin 087 965 8829 St Vincent De Paul Freephone Number - 1800 677 777St. Mary’s, Glennan:Saturday 18th March 6.30pm Vigil Anniv: Daniel & Loretta Aughey, Monaghan Town.Monday 20th March 7.30pm Anniv: George & Kathleen Reynolds, Killyraine & dec’d members of Reynolds, McMullan & Halliganfamilies.Tuesday 21st March 10.00amWednesday 22nd March 10.00amThursday 23rd March 10.00amSaturday 25th March 6.30pm Vigil Months Memory: Paddy Murphy, Tullyree.St. Patrick’s, Corracrin:Sunday 19th March 11.00amFriday 24th March 7.30pm Anniv: Baby Brian John McCaffrey, Golan.Anniv: Rosemary McCartan, Dublin & Drumconnolly.Anniv: Patrick & Margaret Anne Kelly, Stramore & dec’d members of McNally family, Dundonagh.Sunday 26th March 11.00amDonagh Oratory:Monday 20th March 10.00am Anniv: Noel Treanor, Creevelea.Tuesday 21st March 5-8pm Eucharistic Adoration.Eucharistic ministers:St. Mary’s - 25th March - Elaine O’Doherty, Bernadette Kelly.St. Patrick’s - 26th March - Patricia Mohan, Angela McQuillan.Prayers of the faithfulCelebrant: As a Solemnity of Easter approaches let us persevere in prayer to the Lord, the good shepherd that we may rejoice in this sacred mystery.That the Lord may bless our Holy Father Pope Francis on the tenth anniversary of the inauguration of his ministry of service to the servants of God. Lord, hear us.That governments & leaders may open their eyes & hearts to see the suffering caused by conflict & violence - that they may seek peace & reconciliation. Lord, hear usThat parents & teachers may have the patience & understanding they need in forming children in faith. Lord, hear us.For the elderly &vulnerable members of our families & society that they may be treated always with dignity & respect.Lord,hear us.For the sick in need of healing & comfort and for those who care for the sick in need of strength & compassion - that the Lord may grant their prayer for help in time of need. Lord, hear us.Celebrant: Heavenly Father, you have called us out of darkness to your wonderful light. Hear our prayers and help us to be faithful to the light of the Gospel of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.Recently deceased:Gerry Sweeney, Carrigans. May Culnane, nee Savage, formerly Tully. Dympna Shortt, Clogher. Joan Reilly, Belfast & Maguiresbridge. Joe McCormack, Ardee.Saint Patrick’s BreastplateChrist with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise,Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.Sacrament of ConfirmationWe would like to wish the 6th class pupils from Corracrin NS, St. Mary’s NS & Edenmore NS well as they make their final preparations for the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Macartan’s Cathedral on Sunday 26th March at 3pm. We thank their teachers, parents/guardians, families & sponsors who have guided, prepared and supported the children in their religions education. We hope you all have a wonderful & memorable day.SMA Dromantine Lenten Reflection Day Saturday 25th March 9.30am – 5pm led by Fr Des Corrigan SMA, Cost including lunch £35/€40 Contact 048 308 21964 or email admin@dromantineconference.comEvangelium Ireland will host its 8 th Apologetics Conference for young Catholic adults at All Hallows College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 on Saturday, 25 March beginning at 9.00am and concluding at 6.00pm. Mass will be celebrated in the afternoon. Cost: €38 including lunch & refreshments. For more information about Evangelium Ireland and to register go to www.evangelium.ie or search ‘Evangelium Ireland’ on Eventbrite.Accord NI Catholic Marriage Care Service is recruiting Marriage Education Facilitators to provide Sacramental Marriage Preparation for couples. We are seeking individuals who are good communicators and have an enthusiasm for supporting couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage and future family life. This is an opportunity to formally train within a supportive, nurturing and inspiring community. In 2022, our teams helped 2,140 couples to develop good communication skills, manage conflict and understand the responsibility and significance of the Sacrament of Marriage. For further details and an application form, please contact Brenda at 048 90233002 or email info@accordni.comEmyvale GAA Juvenile club are excited to announce the introduction of our GAA nursery programme every Saturday in Emyvale Leisure Centre at 10am! This programme will offer our youngest members the chance to get active, to form friendships, and have fun! It will include games and activities to help develop fundamental movement skills which offers huge benefits to all children. Our Super Starters group will be tailored towards younger children born in 2018 and 2019, while our Junior Stars group will be for those born in 2016 and 2017. New members are always welcome so please spread the word! For more information – ring Shane at 087 362 5523.Parents Association of Edenmore National School are running a Cash for Clobber on Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd April. All items to be left in the shed at the back of the school. Collection will take place on Tuesday 4th April.Emyvale Garda Station Opening Hours 20.03.2023 – 02.04.2023 Saturday 25th March 7am-11am & 5pm-7p Sunday 26th March 7am-11am Sunday 2nd April 7am-11am Public Opening Hours may vary due to operational requirementsEmyvale Station 047 87222 24 hour Operational cover is available from Monaghan District HQ 047 77240Emyvale Tidy Towns: Our next meeting will be on Monday, March 20th, in the Emyvale Leisure Centre at 8pm. Topics will include the monthly litter pick, spring planting, funding applications, Eco Trail finishing touches and more. Please let your organisation or community group know. Everyone is very welcome! Sign up now! Try a new 4 week craft course. Start date 20 th April. Make a knotted wall hanging. Places limited, phone 086 054 2562 or register on 30 th March or 6 th April at 7pm in The Oakland Communiy Centre, Glaslough.TruMac Drama are back: Keep free 24th and 26th March for TruMac’s version of "Cupid Wore Skirts". A comical play written by Sam Cree with local performers from both sides of the border. A fun night in Clara Hall, not to be missed. Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.