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 14th September
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Liturgical Year C
Jubilee Year of Hope 2025
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.
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 is welcome.
EXALTATION OF THE CROSS: There will be veneration of the Cross with reflections and music at 3.00pm on Sunday 14th in St. Joseph's Church for approximately 1 hour. All are welcome or join via livestream.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL HELPLINE 07864726536
READERS:
14th Collette Maguire;
21st & 28th Eileen Fairclough
MONTIAGH NOTES: Collectors- Ciara Monaghan and Anne Gillen
Adoration resumes on Wednesday 17th September at 7pm.
BAPTISMS: Ederney on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month @ 12noon. There can be more than one family for baptism ceremonies. At least one weeks’ notice is required when booking a baptism.
SVP - SAINT JOSEPH'S CONFERENCE: BACK TO SCHOOL: We are most grateful to parishioners for your continued support, especially at this time of great financial difficulty for many. All the money we raise through our collections, together with your donations, is spent helping those in need in our local community.
As we begin a new school/ college year, we are conscious that some families may have difficulty meeting the needs of their children, returning to school, or moving on to further or higher education.
If you feel you need support in this way, please contact your local SVP on
07864 726 536.
All information will be handled in a strictly confidential manner.
WHY SUNDAY MATTERS: A new National Pastoral Letter and campaign by Ireland’s Bishops has been launched to promote the importance of Sunday worship- especially the mass. Some copies are available at the back of St Joseph’s and online. However, given the importance of the message of the letter the parish will have more printed and will endeavor to circulate these as much as possible.
Click the the button below to view the full Pastoral Letter:
SINGING AT SUNDAY MASS IN ST JOSEPH’S: congregational singing at 11am Mass in St Joseph’s Ederney continues. 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 Hymns, sheet music or rehearsals for special ceremonies you can text Janette 07989323409 to join the WhatsApp group
BAPTISMS: Ederney on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month @ 12noon. There can be more than one family for baptism ceremonies. At least one weeks’ notice is required when booking a baptism.
WEDDINGS IN ST JOSEPH’S: Couples are welcome to have their weddings in St Joseph’s. To book please contact Fr McManus by phone or email. Couples who come from outside the parish will have to bring their own priest. All weddings have to be in accordance with the law of the State, the Canon Law and the Rites of the Catholic Church and Diocesan Norms.
BOOKING MONTHS MINDS & ANNIVERSARIES:
This can be done in two ways.
1. By using the diary that is on the altar rails in front of the Baptism/ St Joseph’s to the right of the altar. Please write the name(s) of those whom you want remembered in the mass on the day and date that you want. Please note that there are no masses on Thursdays and Saturdays. When entering the name(s) of the person please write down a telephone number so that you can be contacted if any issues should arise.
2. By emailing the name(s) of those you want remembered and the date to the parish office.
HOSPITAL & CARE HOME VISITS: Please contact Fr McManus to let him know if anyone is in hospital. This is the only way that Fr McManus can know about a person being in a hospital or Care- Home.
SEASON OF CREATION: 1st September- 4th October (Feast of St Francis of Assisi). After, what appears to have been another summer when records have been broken in regard to rising temperatures, we begin our annual season of prayer for the protection and preservation of our earthly home. Our Biblical text for this year is Isaiah 32:14-18. The prophet Isaiah pictured the desolated Creation without peace because of the lack of justice and the broken relationship between God and humankind. This description of devastated cities and wastelands eloquently stresses the fact that human destructive behaviours have a negative impact on the Earth.
Our Hope: Creation will find peace when justice is restored.
There is still hope and the expectation for a peaceful Earth.
There is still hope and the expectation for a peaceful Earth.
To hope in a biblical context does not mean to stand still and quiet, but to act, pray, change, and reconcile with Creation and the Creator in unity, metanoia (repentance), and solidarity.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Sunday 7th September
Weekly £305;
Monthly £795.
August monthly totals:
Monthly £ 1310;
Weekly £3643;
Episcopal Commission £390;
Development £380;
Shrines £252.
BACS:
Weekly £520;
Monthly £10;
development £5.
Thank you for all your contributions.
CREDIT CARD FACILITY: The new Credit Card Facility is now available in St Joseph’s. People can now make contactless payment to the parish by using their credit card. Please touch the tablet screen, select the amount that you would like to give, tap your credit card on the small Stripe Tablet on the right of the main tablet or insert your card and enter your pin number. This facility was donated by a parishioner to whom we are very grateful.
Thank you for all your contributions. 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.
STANDING ORDER FORMS: Please consider a contribution to the upkeep of our parish, whether once off, weekly or monthly. Standing Order Forms are available in both our Churches and accessible on the link below.
DONATING TO PARISH AND CHURCH FUNDS:
We thank those who throughout the last year contributed to the Parish. 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 have 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.
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.
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.
This special statue was blessed by the late Pope Francis, not long before he died, and is now touring Ireland. It is in our diocese of Clogher from 22nd August until 28th of September. It will spend three days in each venue. The Churches selected are either in the bigger towns in our Diocese or in Churches dedicated to the Sacred Heart, such as Irvinestown.
NEW COMMUNITY HALL OSKARS LATEST:
CHURCH CONCERT: Michael English to Perform Church Concert in St Joseph’s, Ederney, Wednesday, 12th November 2025. A Night of Faith, Hope & Inspiration One of Ireland’s best-loved entertainers, Michael English, is bringing his much-acclaimed church concert tour to Ederney, as part of his powerful and uplifting show. A night not to be missed.
Tickets for Michael English will be on sale Sunday 14th September after both masses.
Also contact Claire 07802524016 or Maria 07821 084173 for further details or use the following link to purchase tickets https://revolut.me/carmel6i14
BINGO: For Ederney Community Hall on Sunday 21st Sept in The Delaney Suite, Mahon’s Hotel, Irvinestown, starting at 7.30pm. All are welcome.
YOGA RETREAT: Join us for a deeply relaxing morning of breathing exercises, yoga, mindfulness, facial reflexology and meditation on Sunday 5th October 12 midday to 2.30 pm in Community Rooms at St Joseph's Park. Refreshments provided. Instructor - Elena Kelly. £25 per person with all proceeds going to new Community Hall fund. Limited places. Book with Maria Donnelly on 07821084173.
FUNDRAISING IDEAS AND INITATIVES: Please contact Ederney Community Development Trust and check their website and social media for other events.
JUBILEE YEAR OPPORTUNITIES AT LOUGH DERG: One Day Retreats – Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection - places available on 20th, 21st. September. CONTACT: email:info@loughderg.org or Tel.0(0353) 719861518 or visit www.loughderg.org Pettigo, Co Donegal. F94 PC60. www.pilgrimpassport.ie
LEGION OF MARY ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Sunday, 28th September, departing Ederney at church gates at 8.50am, cost £20, contact Vera on 02882898629 or Lucia 07548870901. Please book early
SVP - SAINT JOSEPH'S CONFERENCE: BACK TO SCHOOL: We are most grateful to parishioners for your continued support, especially at this time of great financial difficulty for many. All the money we raise through our collections, together with your donations, is spent helping those in need in our local community.
As we begin a new school/ college year, we are conscious that some families may have difficulty meeting the needs of their children, returning to school, or moving on to further or higher education.
If you feel you need support in this way, please contact your local SVP on
07864 726 536.
All information will be handled in a strictly confidential manner.
STUDENT FOR PRIESTHOOD: Prayers and best wishes to Martin Kane of Termon Villas, Pettigo, Co. Donegal, as he sets out later this month on the Propaedeutic Year for Priesthood. This first stage of seminary formation takes place at the English College of St Alban in Valladolid, Spain. It is a special time of prayer, study, and discernment — helping a seminarian to listen more deeply to God’s call and to prepare both spiritually and academically for the journey ahead.
WELCOME BACK TO CHAPLAINCY: The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s University, Belfast reopens on Monday 15 September at 42 University Road, with weekday Masses resuming and Sunday evening Mass back on 21 September at 8.00pm in the Canada Room, Lanyon Building. Our full programme returns—Awaken, Blest, Bible study, Canticle Choir, Frassati Fellowship, QUB Trócaire, Order of Malta and Thomistic Institute lectures. Whether new or returning, come and join us at Mosaic Café, in the Chapel, or the Common Room—a place to meet, pray and belong. For more visit qubcatholic.org
ENNISKILLEN VOCATIONS SOCIETY of St Joseph Branch are running bus to Knock Shrine on Tuesday 7th October 2025, the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary. Bus will leave Halls Lane beside the Bookshop at 8.00am. To book contact Pat 07788433683 or Dympna 07749411433.
NBSCCCI ART COMPETITION: The NBSCCCI invites children and young people to participate in “A Safe and Welcoming Church Children and Young Person’s Art Competition 2025” by submitting a piece of art that depicts “A Safe and Welcoming Church” during the month of September. For further details including rules of the competition go to https://www.safeguarding.ie/news-events/a-safe-and-welcoming-church-art-competition-2025
BIG COUNTRY NIGHT: Mahon’s Hotel, 9pm, Thursday 18th September with the Senators, John Lowry, and guests. Proceeds to Aisling Centre mental health services.
CELIACS: Glutton Free Holy Communion is available. Please let the priest or sacristan know before mass.
EDERNEY GAA:
Div 2 League Final: Ederney v Lisnaskea, Tempo @ 12noon.
Lotto Jackpot £14,500. Play online or in local shops.
DO YOU FEEL CALLED TO SEEK GOD IN PRAYER & CONTEMPLATION, MONASTIC WORK, AND COMMUNITY LIFE? The Cistercian community at St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn invites single women aged 19–40 to our upcoming MONASTIC VOCATIONS WEEKEND
24th-27th October 2025. Please contact our Vocation Director, Sr Mairéad, at vocations@glencairnabbey.org. Visit www.glencairnabbey.org for more details.
24th-27th October 2025. Please contact our Vocation Director, Sr Mairéad, at vocations@glencairnabbey.org. Visit www.glencairnabbey.org for more details.
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.
RISE AND SHINE TRUST: (Formally known as The Irish Pilgrimage Trust) Easter 2026 Pilgrimage: Applications are invited from young people with additional social, emotional, physical and learning needs aged 11-30 who are interested in travelling as guests to Lourdes with the Rise and Shine Trust. The trip is free to Guests travelling with the Group.
The application form is online visit www.riseandshine.ie or please feel free to contact Sian (07960211352) or Róisin (00353 863380328).
ABIDE IN HIS LOVE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Nov 21-23. The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran Co. Donegal. An Amazing event for women exploring the beauty & gift of their feminine identity in Christ.
Guest Speakers include Sr. Mary Madeline Todd OP (USA), Megan Madden from ‘A Mother’s Lace’ (USA/UK), Fr. Barry Braum, Fr. Mark Wharton (UK), Fr. Francesco Mary Gavazzi, CFR, the Nashville Dominican sisters, & Mass with Archbishop Eamon Martin. More speakers to be announced. Check out Eventbrite for tickets & more information. Not to be missed!
Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abide-in-his-love-womens-conference-2025-tickets-1283997654549?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse
EMBRACE NI: Annual General Meeting (AGM) Thursday 25 September at 4pm on ZOOM. All are welcome to join. People can also nominate someone for the Committee
EMBRACE is a group of Christians from different denominations working together to promote a positive response to people who are seeking asylum, refugees, migrant workers and people from minority-ethnic backgrounds living in Northern Ireland.
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!
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
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.
