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
(All information will be handled in a strictly confidential manner)
Sunday 21st June 2026
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgical Year A
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.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL HELPLINE 07864726536
All information will be handled in a strictly confidential manner
FATHER’S DAY: Every good wish and blessings on all fathers in the parish.
DEVOTIONS: ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: Each evening in St Joseph’s Church, Ederney: Sunday – Friday 6.30pm and on Saturday at 5pm. Everyone is welcome.
READERS FOR MONTH OF JUNE:
Ederney: Nick & Eileen Young
Montiagh:
Reader - Gerard McLaughlin
Collectors: Walsh family
MESSAGE FROM FR MC MANUS: A heartfelt thank you to all who came together to organise last Friday evening’s celebrations. To the Organising Group, Parish Liturgy Group, Safeguarding, Finance Committee, Choir, Ushers, Readers, Lessons & Prayers of the Faithful, Eucharistic Ministers, Mass Servers, St Joseph’s PS, Ederney St Joseph’s GAA, the Catering Group, Ederney Community Development Trust, John & Cathal Irvine, Ann McFarland, our sacristans, Patsy Monaghan & Eileen Montague & her husband Vincent.
Thanks to all for your messages of congratulations and support and made my family, relatives and friends so welcome. To those who gave me cards, gifts and messages of support. Finally, thank you to all in the community who have been praying for me and who continue to pray for me. I have been blessed in my call to minister among wonderful people. May God bless you in every way.
3 CHURCHES MIDSUMMER WALK: Our annual midsummer walk is scheduled for Saturday 27th June, leaving St. Mary's, Bannagh at 9.30am, and finishing at St. Joseph's, Ederney, stopping briefly at St. Patrick's, Montiagh. Refreshments in the Parish Centre on arrival. Donations are welcomed in support of the local Alzheimer's Society.
CLOGHER DIOCESE PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Led by Most Rev Bishop Larry Duffy, will take place on Wednesday 5th August 2026. A schedule for the day will be issued closer to the date.
CELIACS: Gluten Free Holy Communion is available. Please let the priest or sacristan know before Mass.
BLESSING OF GRAVES:
Bannagh: Friday 10th July @ 7.30pm.
Edenclaw: Sunday 19th July 12 noon.
Montiagh: Sunday 26th July @ 1.00pm.
Please note that the blessing of Bannagh and Montiagh will be part of Masses, which, weather permitting, will be celebrated in the Cemetery. That means that on 26th July there will be no 9.30am mass in Montiagh. If any family wants an anniversary that day, the anniversary can be offered as part of the Cemetery Sunday Mass. Edenclaw will be a Service of Blessing immediately after 11am mass.
Regarding Pettigo the Dates and Times are as follows:
Lettercran: Friday 3rd July 7.30pm (Mass)
Pettigo: Sunday 9th August 3.00pm (Service)
VSOSJ KNOCK PILGRIMAGE: VSOSJ Branch are running a bus to Knock on Saturday 27th June. Please contact Pat Clarke 07788433686 or Parish Office 02866322075.
50th ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD: Today we remember & congratulate our Bishop, Reverend Larry Duffy as he celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood in a special mass of thanksgiving in St Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan. Best wishes also to his fellow Golden Jubilarians; Monsignor La Flynn and Fr Michael Daly, PP Donaghmoyne; and Diamond Jubilarians, Canon Michael McGourty and Fr Denis Dolan. We also remember the late Bishop Noel Traynor who would also be celebrating his Golden Jubilee. May he rest in peace.
OCIA (ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) formerly known as RCIA: Do you or someone you know wish to become a Catholic or complete your Faith Journey in the Catholic Church? If so, the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) program, is available in St Michael’s Parish, Enniskillen. Our next programme begins on the 2nd September 2026. If you wish to find out more, please contact 02866322075 or your local Priest for more information.
ST JOSEPH’S PARISH CENTRE: A grant of up to £39,500 has been awarded by Northern Ireland Communities Infrastructure Fund which is part of Cooperation Ireland. This is for upgrading and improving the facilities in the Parish Centre. This towards 80.85% of the overall cost. Eamon Monaghan of Keys & Monaghan has been appointed the architect for the project and is working on the plans, costings & schedule of works for the project.
CLOGHER DON OIGE invites young people (15-17) to join them on pilgrimage to Taizé this summer. 8-17 August, €670. Last few places remaining. More details: www.clogherdonoige.org/taize2026
LOUGH DERG THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE: The Three-Day Pilgrimage Season in 2026 has commenced and anyone can begin their pilgrimage any day until Thursday 13th August.
The Three Day Pilgrimage ends on 15th August each year.).
Pre-booking is advised. Direct contact can be made with us should you wish to organise a pre-payment by another method on +353 (0) 71 9861518 or email info@loughderg.org.
Pre-booking is advised. Direct contact can be made with us should you wish to organise a pre-payment by another method on +353 (0) 71 9861518 or email info@loughderg.org.
CLOGHER DON OIGE will host a Summer Camp under the patronage of Carlo Acutis at St. Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, Monaghan, from Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th July 2026, running daily from 10:00am to 3:00pm. This promises to be an engaging “Carlo Camp” filled with fun, faith, and friendship, specially designed for children aged 10 to 13 years. The cost is €15 per child. Booking is available online at: www.clogherdonoige.org
SILENT RETREAT: The Foyer of Charity will hold a Silent Retreat in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry from 13th to 19th July. Cost £395/€450 Full Board. The preacher will be Fr Killian Byrne. For more information, contact Helen on 00 353 86 1678027 or email hellywilliams@gmail.com. Visit www.foyerofcharity.ie
SAINT PATRICK'S WAY PILGRIM WALK: Walk in the footsteps of our Patron Saint on in Downpatrick with guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly on Sat 6 June and 8 August, and Mairead Sweeney on Sat 4 July, begin at Saint Patricks Centre with the fabulous 180° IMAX film of St Patrick, price includes entrance fees, internal bus transfers, pilgrimage lunch at the famous Saul Barn, plus a stamped Camino passport and a 6 mile pilgrimage walk finishing at Saint Patrick’s grave. Come and Be Amazed! (Duration 9am-approx 3pm, all for just £55) To book ring 02844 619000 or go to website www.saintpatrickcentre.com
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 celebrate their wedding 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 must be in accordance with the law of the State, the Canon Law and the Rites of the Catholic Church and Diocesan Norms. Among these are that couples must complete a Catholic Approved Pre-Marriage Programme.
HOSPITAL & CARE HOME VISITS: Please contact Fr McManus to let him know if anyone is in hospital. Since Hospitals and Care Homes now operate rigid data protection policies this is the only way that parish clergy can know about a person being in a hospital or Care-Home.
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.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: (A.A.) You are not alone. Drink problem- we get it… Telephone. 028 90351222 or +353 1 8420700, Website: www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie or email geo@alcoholicsanonymous.ie
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Every Monday & Thursday evenings @ 7.00pm in Fermanagh House. New members are always welcome. No prior appointment needed.
STOP ASSISTED SUICIDE BEING BROUGHT BACK: Assisted suicide campaigners are trying to bring back the Leadbeater Bill. Not Dead Yet UK has launched a simple tool to help you email your MP about the risks this Bill poses to people with disabilities.Please take 30 seconds to email your MP today using the tool here: http://action.notdeadyetuk.org/
ANNUAL NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Celebrating the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, 26th July 2026
BE ALERT: There continues to be fraudulent scams and alerts via telephone calls, emails etc. Please continue to be aware and cautious of unexpected activity or communication to you and vulnerable family members.
EDERNEY SJ GAA: Club Notes:
Today @ 2pm Wicklow Ladies v Fermanagh.
JFL Today @ 1pm Newtownbutler v Ederney
Lotto jackpot £15,000
EDERNEY RUNNING GROUP: meet twice weekly, Wednesday at 6:15pm & Saturday @ 9am
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station who enjoy commercial free broadcasting – Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies. Visit www.radiomaria.ie for more information and how you can listen. Weekend includes Holy Mass daily, Adoration, Confessions, Healing.
ANNUAL NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Celebrating the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, 26th July 2026 in Knock Shrine commencing at 2.30pm with the Anointing of the Sick. A day of Grace and Blessing for the whole family as we honour grandparents and the elderly. All are welcome. Visit www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org
PARISH COLLECTIONS:
Sunday 14th June
Weekly £920;
Monthly £150.
Thank you. The total amount of donations for the Trocaire Lenten campaign shows a remarkable generosity in difficult and unpredictable times.
A special thank you to all who facilitated our Gift Aid contribution. Forms for Gift Aid are available in the Churches for anyone who would like to contribute that way. Parishioners can also make donations by direct debit. 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. Please consider a contribution to the upkeep of our parish, whether once off, weekly or monthly.
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.
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.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: PARISH ENVELOPES:
These have been distributed. Thanks to all who helped out & especially Marie McKervey who drew up the new list and prepared the boxes for distribution.
You may also notice some changes this year. You may discover that you have a new envelope number. This is because we have reduced the number of boxes of parish envelopes by around one third and this has necessitated changes in people’s numbers. This will make no difference to people’s gift aid contributions as the system that we use is adaptable to number changes.
Also, the Christmas Day Envelope will be now for the parish as it is in every other parish in the Diocese. As an alternative we hope to have a fundraiser for the 3rd world in the lead up to Christmas.
The new Parish Envelopes began on Easter Sunday 5th April.
The Finance Committee acknowledges and thanks all who contribute financially to the upkeep and development of the parish. We are also very grateful to Marie McKervey for compiling the new list and preparing the boxes for distribution. Also, thanks to all who helped her compile the new envelope list.
You are also welcome to contribute through Direct Debit or by Credit Card or Phone on the Dona Credit Card machine in the Church.
COUNTING OF PARISH COLLECTIONS: Volunteers needed. The Counting Team count the parish collections every week and prepare the following Sunday’s collections. We currently have three teams of three in each team. We are hoping to bring this back to four teams. This is what it was like a few years ago. What is involved is about an hour to an hour and a half for the four/five weeks per month, 3-4 months of the year. Anyone interested in volunteering please contact Fr McManus or any member of The Count Team.
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MEDJUGORJE 1ST - 8TH JULY '26: Dublin/Split/Return £695 PPS. Just 2 seats remaining! Excellent & convenient accommodation with breakfast & dinner inclusive. Contact John Calgie 07736336262/02868631177.
CLOGHER DIOCESE PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: The annual Clogher Diocese Pilgrimage to the International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine in Knock, led by Most Rev Larry Duffy, will take place on Wednesday 5th August 2026.
ST. PIO HEALING MASS at St. Tierney’s Church, Roslea on Friday 26th June at the 7pm Mass. Exposition from 6pm to 7pm. Celebrant Fr. Bryan Shortall, of Capuchin. The St. Pio relic will also be there.
BORDERLINE PLAYERS PETTIGO EGM on Wednesday 24th June at 7.30pm in The Termon Complex, Pettigo. Everyone is welcome to attend.
EDERNEY RUNNING GROUP: meet twice weekly, Wednesday at 6:15pm & Saturday @ 9am
EDERNEY SJ GAA:
10am Kinawley Ladies v Ederney.
12 noon JFL Tempo v Ederney.
Monday u14 Girls final Ederney v Roslea.
Lotto jackpot £15,000.
ANNUAL NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Celebrating the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, 26th July 2026 in Knock Shrine commencing at 2.30pm with the Anointing of the Sick. A day of Grace and Blessing for the whole family as we honour grandparents and the elderly. All are welcome. Visit www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org
THE WAY.ie is a new digital platform set up by the Irish Bishops Conference dedicated to sharing the “Good News” and the witness of the Catholic Church in Ireland. It is intended to help people discover the faith, live the faith and pass on the faith. It is for both seekers and followers. www.theway.ie
The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme launched in March 2024 following the Government agreed actions arising from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby homes and certain related matters. The 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 can be found online, and applications can be made via an online portal (website below) or by post. Visit: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/campaigns/mother-and-baby-institutions-payment-scheme/ Contact Helpline: 01 522 9922 (call to request application pack) All applications are handled with care, dignity and full confidentiality.
DOWN AND CONOR VACANCY: DIOCESAN TRUST; BELFAST JESUIT CENTRE ;“PASTORAL MINISTRY CO-ORDINATOR” (FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 9 MONTHS) We are seeking to recruit into a 9-month Fixed Term Contract role as Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator based within the Jesuit Centre at 193-195 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2FL. The Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator will support the Director of the Belfast Jesuit Centre & Chaplain to the Ulster University, Belfast. The role holder will help nurture the emerging community involved in the growing programme of formation initiatives and offer pastoral, spiritual and community support to students of all faith backgrounds and none. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be at the heart of creating opportunities for people to feel supported in their spiritual lives and be empowered to serve others. You will design and deliver pastoral programmes, nurture volunteers, and offer spaces of welcome, reflection, and renewal. The post will be for 35 hours per week. In order to meet the business and pastoral needs of the role, flexibility will be required in relation to attendance and hours worked including evening work. Salary: £29,000 gross per annum; Full details relating to the vacancy can be found on the Diocesan website at: http://www.downandconnor.org clicking on the tab: JOB VACANCIES, also on the Community NI website, https://belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk and nijob.com.
Terms and conditions relating to the role are available via the above links, by way of a Role Profile and Employment Application form. We welcome applications from anyone who feels they meet the criteria and are interested in playing an active role within the Diocese of Down and Connor ;Closing date for applications will be 12.00 noon on Monday 6 July 2026 ; Down and Connor Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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.
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.
