Fr Frank McManus PP Tel: 028 686 31315
email: culmaine@clogherparishes.ie
Parish Office Tel: 028 686 29062
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL: Helpline no 07864726536
Sunday 19th May 2024
If you are remaining at home you can join in at the times outlined below on Livestream or listen on Parish Radio CB Channel 37 if you are local.
CHANGES IN MASS SCHEDULE: Because Fr McManus and Fr Flynn have to be available to cover weekend masses in the Parish of Inish Muire Samh (Belleek, Garrison) we have reverted to the summer schedule of masses in Lettercran and Montiagh. This means that there will be Masses in Lettercran on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of each month and in Montiagh on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.
CAELIACS WELCOME: Culmaine Parish has Gluten Free Hosts, anyone requiring these please let Fr McManus or the sacristans know before Mass.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL HELPLINE 07864726536
DEVOTIONS: ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: Each evening in St Joseph’s Church, Ederney: Sunday – Friday at 6-30pm and on Saturday at 5pm everyone welcome.
MONTIAGH COLLECTORS FOR MAY: Danny Gormley and Liam McLaughlin.
MEETING: Parish Mission Group @ 8.15pm in the Parish Centre on Tuesday 21st
CONGRATULATIONS: To all in P4 who made their First Holy Communion yesterday. These are Charlie Crozier; Chloe Deazley; Olivia Eves; Jack Francey; Donnacha Gormley; Cassie Grimes; Lana Kelly; Erin Maguire; Conal McCrory; Ollie McGrath; Shay McGuinness; David Popa; Emilie Simms; J.J. Snow; Martin Ward & Chanara Ward. We wish them and their parents and families every blessing. We also thank their teacher, Mr McAnespie and all the teachers and staff of St Joseph’s Primary School for a beautiful ceremony.
WELCOME: To members of our Confirmation Class who will lead us in reciting the Prayer to the Holy Spirit after Holy Communion today.
CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE Shauna O’Neill from will visit the parish again next weekend, 26th May. This year, they are raising funds to support a new programme in inner-city Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Their goal is to provide education, nutrition and healthcare for thousands of children growing up in extreme poverty. One woman they met recently told them she has to make ends meet for her two sons and herself on as little as 65p per day. With your support, Children in Crossfire will make life better for that family and many, many more.
LEGION OF MARY MEETING: There will be a Legion of Mary Meeting every Monday at 8pm; new members welcome
BAPTISMS: Because Fr McManus now has commitments in Belleek & Garrison it will only be possible from 1st April to have baptisms in Ederney on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. We will also be returning to having more than one family for baptism ceremonies. Also at least one week's notice is required when booking a baptism.
HOSPITAL VISITS: If a parishioner is in hospital or a care home and would like a visit from Fr McManus, please either contact him directly yourself or have a family member or a friend contact him. Very often patients find that a visit from their local pastor is very beneficial.
READING AT WEEKDAY MASSES: We are seeking volunteers to read at weekday masses. If interested, please contact Fr McManus.
PARISH COLLECTIONS:
Sunday 12th May
Weekly £1166;
Sick Priests £25;
Education of Priests £65;
Peters Pence £85;
Diocesan Levy £25;
Trocaire £315;
Donation to Montiagh Church £100;
Shrines £120.
Thank you for all your contributions.
DONATING TO PARISH AND CHURCH FUNDS:
PARISH ENVELOPES FOR 2024/2025: We thank all who helped update the parish lists and those who helped distribute the new boxes of envelopes. Every Catholic household that we know of will receive a box of envelopes. We could save quite an amount of money by reducing the number of boxes, but it is still important to let everyone know that whatever contribution they can make to the parish is welcome. A growing number of people are now using the standing order option and parishioners are welcome to use that option. The forms for this are available in the Churches. If you are paying tax and not already signed up for Gift Aid, please consider doing so. By doing so the parish can claim from HRMC 20% of your contribution and this can help parish finances greatly. Again, the forms for Gift Aid are available in the Church. If you are already on Gift Aid, there is no need to reapply. If anyone doesn’t receive a box and would like to do so, please contact Fr McManus.
Envelopes and contributions can also be made through the letterbox of the Parish Centre. This is quite safe because the Parish Centre has both an alarm that is always active when there is no-one in the building and CCTV cameras covering all approaches to the Centre, especially the front door. The basket attached inside of the letterbox is regularly checked and all donations are moved to the safe where they are kept until they are counted and banked. Please do not leave any contributions in the Church outside of mass times or in the Priest’s House
We ask people to use the different colours of the envelopes as much as possible as these are for different funds. Putting all the money into one envelope means that money has to be allocated only to the fund indicated on the envelope. If anyone has not got a box of envelopes or is new to the parish, please contact Fr McManus. All sterling cheques must be made payable to either Culmaine Parish Church Covenant Account or Culmaine Parish Church Development Account. If you wish to donate to a specific fund such as Trocaire please write the name of the fund on the back of the cheque. Please make Euro cheques payable to Culmaine Parish Account.
A standing order form can be downloaded below;
GIFT AID: We strongly urge people to use the parish envelopes/standing orders and sign up for Gift Aid. In doing so you will be increasing your contribution by 20% without any extra cost or inconvenience to yourself, or your family or your business. This would be of immense benefit to the parish.
We have submitted our Gift aid claim which is a total of £12,907.64.
Thank you for your support.
You may have heard of Gift Aid before but not really understood what it is or how it could benefit you or your Parish. Simply put, Gift Aid is a form of tax relief that allows our parish to receive up to 25% more income than a donation made by you. Once a donation has been made, we can then claim back the basic rate of tax from it from the government. The charity will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that you have given them. Donating through Gift Aid means we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give to our parish. It will not cost you any extra.
If you have not submitted a Gift Aid Form to the Parish and would like to do so, forms are available at on the tables near the doors of the Church. PLEASE TAKE ONE and leave it through the Letter Box of the Parish Office. If you are already on Gift Aid, there is no need to reapply.
You can also download and complete a Gift Aid Form below. If you prefer, you can email your completed form to culmaine@clogherparishes.ie
Please be assured that there is absolutely no danger regarding confidentiality in regard to your financial and tax affairs. Our parish benefits greatly from gift aid and we are very grateful to all who have submitted a form so far.
DIOCESAN MUSIC DAY & WEEKEND – Saturday/Sunday 25/26 May 2024 – St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre and Church, Park Street, Monaghan. Led by Ronan MacDonagh, the renowned composer of liturgical music in the traditional Irish style. The Diocesan Music Day will take place on Saturday 25th from 10am to 4pm in St Jospeh’s Pastoral Centre. On Sunday 26th at 5pm there will be a Concert with Fuamlaoi and String Quartet in St Joseph’s Church - an enchanting evening of Liturgical Music in true Irish Traditional style. Organised by the Clogher Diocesan Liturgy Commission. Tickets for each day can be purchased for €10 / £10; for those who wish to attend both days a special combi ticket will cost €15 / £15. For booking and further information visit clogherdiocese.ie/churchmusic/
LOUGH DERG ONE DAY RETREATS IN MAY: These guided days of prayer and reflection will take place on 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.
FATHER CONLON is visiting on Tuesday 4th June; there are only a few places left; please contact Mena Hegarty on 02868631100 to book your place, thanks.
MAY ADORATION :The rosary was born from the desire to look at Jesus with and through Mary, his Mother. Let us take the Mother's hand in the company of her Son and be guided by her as 'Queen of the May'. Please join us in St. Joseph's or via livestream for the rosary and reflections, together with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on: 23rd & 30th - also Wednesday 29th. Commencing each evening at 7.30pm.
PRAY FOR LIFE NOVENA The Pray for Life Novena is an invitation to join thousands of people across Ireland to pray for the protection of human life, from Thursday 23rd May to the Feast of the Visitation on Friday 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 facebook.com/PrayforLifeNovena@PrayforLife_ie on X and @prayforlifenovena on Instagram. Let us know if you are praying the novena together as a parish, family or other group via www.prayforlife.ie/#home-events This is an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
APPEAL FOR FOSTER CARE: Foster Care Fortnight runs from Monday 13 - Sunday 26 May 2024, and highlights how fostering transforms lives. As the number of children coming into care each year increases, more foster homes are needed across Northern Ireland. At HSC NI Foster Care, there are lots of ways people can get involved including short-term support, emergency care placement, supported lodgings/STAY, or long-term care. There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ foster carer. We welcome enquiries and applications from all backgrounds. For more information, call HSC NI Foster Care on 0800 0720 137 or visit adoptionandfostercare.hscni.net.
SPACE TO REFLECT-FAMILIES HOSTING REFUGEES - event on Thursday 6th June 2024 in the Skainos Centre, Belfast. Please Join us to meet current hosts and support agencies aiding refugees. Open to all interested in learning about supporting or hosting refugees. We are anticipating a high uptake so please book early to secure your place. Light lunch will be provided. RSVP by Friday 31st May at info@embraceni.org.
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
SUMMER CONCERT WITH CANTICLE, THE CHOIR OF THE CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY AT QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY
We are thrilled to announce details of our forthcoming Summer Concert, Sunday 2 June at 7pm. The singers and musicians of Canticle Sacred Music Society will provide a rich programme of sacred and traditional music, with contributions from our student string quartet, our Irish traditional ensemble, and celebrated soprano, Eilis Fox. Our good friend, Rev Steve Stockman, will host us in Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, with light refreshments afterwards by Mosaic Cafe. All monies raised from tickets, priced at just £10 each, will help support our choir tour to Italy in June. Please follow the link to secure your ticket early for what is sure to be a popular event! https://fixr.co/event/canticle-summer-concert-tickets-82467491
ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY - KNOCK - SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST:Join thousands of people from around Ireland and beyond for the All Ireland Rosary Rally on June 1st. The day begins at 9.30am with a Conference in St. John's Centre. Speakers include Fr Brendan Kilcoyne, Fr Joseph Mary Deane CFR, and Sr Ana Margarita Lanzas SCTJM. Then there is a chance to meet over 20 apostolates from around Ireland in St John Centre from 1130am. The keynote speaker, Mother Adela Galindo, is coming from Miami, Florida, and she will speak in the Basilica at 1pm. The Stations of the Cross will be outside from 2pm, followed by the Rosary procession. Mass will commence at 3pm in the Basilica and will include the anointing of the sick. Bishop Phonsie Cullinan will be the Main Celebrant. Dana will join the choir to sing. There will also be rosary and scapular making workshops in the marquee. Over 50 buses are going from around Ireland. See www.allirelandrosaryrally.com for more details.
EDERNEY GAA:
Lotto £10,000
Monday evening walk from 6pm - 7pm at Ederney GAA grounds as part of a PHA/Council initiative all welcome.
Thank you everyone for joining us at the 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐨𝐟 Katies SHINE Project.
NOT CURRENTLY WORKING OR IN FULL TIME EDUCATION? You may be eligible to avail of this free training through the REAP programme; Two Day Training on using Sounds Write Linguistic Phonics; Sounds Write Linguistic Phonics is used in local primary schools to help children learn to read and write.
The training would benefit anyone thinking of working with children or wanting to help their children learn. To find out more Apply on JotForm
https://form.jotform.com/240645226835054Omagh - 02882 246535
Enniskillen 02866326478
The training would benefit anyone thinking of working with children or wanting to help their children learn. To find out more Apply on JotForm
https://form.jotform.com/240645226835054Omagh - 02882 246535
Enniskillen 02866326478
INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR BIRTH MOTHERS - whose babies were placed for adoption may be found at www.birthinfo.ie or by calling the relevant section of TUSLA at +353 818 445 500
APPEAL FOR FOSTER CARE: Foster Care Fortnight runs from Monday 13 - Sunday 26 May 2024, and highlights how fostering transforms lives. As the number of children coming into care each year increases, more foster homes are needed across Northern Ireland.
At HSC NI Foster Care, there are lots of ways people can get involved including short-term support, emergency care placement, supported lodgings/STAY, or long-term care.
There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ foster carer. We welcome enquiries and applications from all backgrounds.
Could you foster?
BE ALERT: There continues to be fraudulent scams and alerts via telephone calls, emails etc. Please continue to be aware and cautious of any unexpected activity or communication to you and to your vulnerable family members.
ACCORD (NI) Catholic Marriage Care Service is currently recruiting people to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. If you have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church; If you have the enthusiasm to be part of the Accord team in supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage, Accord wants to hear from you! Successful applicants will receive professional training and will be part of a team delivering marriage preparation programmes locally. Contact Brenda on 02890 233002 or by email to info@accordni.com Web: www.accordni.com
SHARE THE GOOD NEWS : The Catholic Communications Office produces a five-story weekly magazine Sharing Good News that reports on stories associated with the Irish Bishops' Conference, activities in parishes and dioceses, and that celebrates Church life generally. If you wish to subscribe to receive Sharing Good News, please register your email address on https://catholicnews.ie/newsletter/
Fatima Pilgrimage Special Cavan, Monaghan, Tyrone pilgrimage 9th-14th August EX Dublin mass in Santarem where bleeding host took place, visit visionaries’ homes Hungarian stations of the cross, Lisbon with church of Saint Anthony where he was born and baptised, seaside excursion. Payments can be made by instalments, Contact James Treacy 061921470, or email jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com
MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE PILGRIMAGES April – Oct 2024: 7 nights apartment B&B from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request. Contact us for details and book the dates that suit you. Tel: 01 4434510 or website www.med-irishcentre.com
MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE: 14th - 21st August, Belfast to Mostar. £715 per person sharing. Early booking discount of £40 if £200 deposit is paid before 2nd February, giving a reduced fare of £675. Contact John Calgie 028 686 31177 / 07736336262.
National Board Safeguarding Review: The Irish Bishops’ Conference, along with the Association of Leaders of Missionaries and Religious of Ireland, have commissioned consultants, RSM Ireland, to undertake a review of child safeguarding in the Catholic Church. One part of this review is to engage with survivors and victims of abuse, to seek their views on Church Safeguarding processes. Specifically, RSM would like to hear from survivors who have disclosed abuse within the last twenty years, to see what needs to be improved. For more information please contact: survivor.consultation@rsmireland.ie
BUTTON BATTERIES are particularly big, powerful lithium coin cell batteries, can badly hurt or kill a small child within 12 hours. Know where yours are, so you can keep your children safe.
GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIPS are now available from Fermanagh & Omagh District Council. Contact Maria on 07821084173 for guidance.
DROMANTINE SUMMER CAMP 2024:Registration for Camp 2024 went live on Friday 1st March for players (11-16) and the leadership team (17+). For more information about camp and how to register please visit our website: www.dromantinesummercamp.co.uk.
CAPPAGH PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY: From the 2nd - 9th September 2024; Price £1,135 pps. We will visit the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis, St Francis of Assisi & Saint Clare, St Padre Pio & Luisa Piccarreta. Accompanied by Spiritual Director. For information contact group leaders, Marie 07799112224; Clare 07778025587
SPECIAL/MONAGHAN/FERMANAGH Pilgrimage to Fatima last remaining places only 5 places left Ex Dublin for Feast Day of Saint Anthony 9th-14th June 2024 visit Saint Anthony's Baptismal Font in Lisbon and house where he was born contact James Treacy 061921470 or 00353 61921470
LIVESTREAMING OF MASSES: any issues please contact Fr McManus or Paul Mongan.
Enniskillen Parish Lending Library: Enniskillen Parish are pleased to announce their Parish Library is now up and running. So far, parishioners and visitors have been delighted to see such a wide variety of books available to borrow or to read in the Library along with a welcome cup of tea or coffee.
This resource is open to all Parishes in the area. The Lending Library is located above the Parish Shop in Hall’s Lane, Enniskillen and is open Mon - Sat 10.30am — 1.30pm. There are also copies of books available for borrowing at the back of St. Michael’s Church. Everyone is welcome!
HSC NI ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE are the largest recruitment service for adopters and foster carers across NI. Call 0800 0720 137 for further information
ACCORD: If you feel your relationship is in crisis or need a little guidance and feel that you and your partner could benefit from Counselling either face to face or online call us on 02890233002
DIOCESE JUSTICE, PEACE, AND INTEGRITY OF CREATION GROUP: New Members Wanted - An appeal to parishioners in the Diocese of Clogher. If you are interested, please call 077 54494425 (Fr Joe) or contact your Parish Priest.
CONNECT FERMANAGH: Don’t feel alone we are here to talk. Phone Connect Fermanagh and we can provide a friendly chat & information /help to link you to the right support & services in your area. We also welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Calls can be made from the comfort of your own home. Please call 02866320230; info@connectfermnagh.org; www. Connectfermanagh.org
MURPHY’S ON MAIN STREET has a new social group called PLOUGH ON: This is aimed at older men in our community who were involved in farming but may now be disengaged from the normality of farming life. Plough On aims to tackle rural isolation and increase social opportunities by offering participants the chance to join our local group and connect on areas of shared interest such as farming, rural heritage, and history. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on 028 6625 1412
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING SUPPORT GROUP FOR 18-30 YEAR OLDS: AWARE OVERCOMING DEPRESSION. CHANGING LIVES. This group meets every other Thursday at 7pm, The Hub, 67D Market Street, Omagh. For information or to register, please email sarah@awarew-ni.org The only thing more exhausting than being depressed is pretending that you’re not.RESPECTFULLY YOURS: Addressing social isolation and supporting social connection in Ederney and the surrounding area. Wednesdays from 10am to 12 noon in Murphy’s on Main Street Community Hub, Ederney. Activities will include Arts and crafts; Music and entertainment; Physical and emotional well-being advice; Trips to local areas of interest; and much more….Refreshments will be served and there is no charge. It’s not too late to join.
IRISH CATHOLIC: If you are buying the Irish Catholic or any other publication in the Church, please leave the money in the Candle Shrines in front of either St Joseph’s or Our Lady’s Altars. Please do not leave money on the tables.
SINGING AT SUNDAY MASS IN ST JOSEPH'S: Everyone is most welcome to join in with the singing either from their seat or by sitting with the core group if they wish. If anyone would like to be kept up to date with Hymn plans, sheet music or any rehearsals for special ceremonies you can text Janette 07989323409 to join the WhatsApp group.
COMMUNITY HALL:
Ederney Community Development Trust (ECDT) has launched its fundraising plan recently in St Joseph’s GAA Meeting Rooms. The plan is to provide an all-purpose modern Community Hall. This is a very ambitious project which will be of enormous benefit to all ages in our community for generations to come.
The funding of this is planned in a three pronged strategy:
1. Community Fundraising;
2. Donations from grants from local Wind Farms;
3. The establishing of a loan facility, plus interest to build over a ten year period.
Information leaflets are available at all exits of the Churches.
On behalf of all in the parish we wish them well with this project.
SAFEGUARDING
If you wish to report a child safeguarding concern, please contact
Martha Smyth 0044 777 5507445,
Brendan Kelly 00353 42 9741383,
or Anne Molloy 0044 787941 3855 or
An Garda Síochána 00353 1 66343
PSNI 028 90650222
TUSLA 00353 47 30475
Western Health and Social Care Trust 028 7131 4090.
WITH YOU’ has launched an OVER 50s ALCOHOL HELPLINE which provides advice and support to individuals aged over 50, concerned others and professionals who are worried about their own or someone else’s drinking. Furthermore, our over 50s Alcohol Helpline continues to offer an enhanced service for individuals who are considering makingchanges to their alcohol use. Our enhanced service provision offers callers up to 4 additional appointments during which Helpline alcohol advisors use evidenced based interventions to support callers to achieve their goals. This service is available 7 days a week. The Helpline is open Monday to Friday 12pm-8pm and 10am to 4pm atweekends. The freephone number to call is 0808 801 0750. To make an online booking for a phone call or video chat, over 50’s, concerned others and professionals can access appointments slots by visiting the With You website.
