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 23rd March 2025
3rd Sunday of LentLiturgical Year C
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.
READER: 23rd March: Edel Brown.
PARISH CALENDARS FOR 2025: Are now available in the Churches.
MONTIAGH MARCH NOTES:
Reader- John Calgie;
Collectors- Pauline Gallagher & Bronagh Mc Farland
Meeting in the Church on Thursday @ 7.30pm
HOSPITAL & CARE HOME VISITS: Please contact Fr McManus to let him know if anyone is in hospital
CONFIRMATION 2025:
Congratulations to our twelve candidates from the parish who received the sacrament of confirmation last week.
Eleven of the Candidates are members of the P7 Class in St Joseph’s PS and one is a member of P7 in Kesh PS.
We are very grateful to those have prepared the candidates especially Mrs. Anne Hagan, the staff of St Joseph’s PS and Gerry Gallagher. Also, to the whole school community, led by Principal, Mrs. Siofra Gallagher, and especially the St Joseph’s School Choir led by Ms. Joanne Donnelly, Eucharistic Ministers, Mass Servers and Sacristans.
The names of those confirmed are Luke Donaghy, Kaiden Donnelly; Brian Gallagher, Lena Gorczynska, Cian Gormley, Cormac Maguire, Rihanna McCarney, Brenna McGrath, Caoimhe McGrath, Finn McMahon, Saoirse Monaghan, Kayden Moss, Bernie Ward.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL HELPLINE 07864726536
PADRE PIO THEMED MASS: 28th March in St Joseph’s @ 7.30pm. We welcome back the Cappagh Padre Pio Prayer Group. There will be a blessing with a relic of St Padre Pio available at the mass.
Cappagh PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP PILGRIMAGE 2025. 10th - 17th of September visiting the shrines of Assisi, Saint Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo and Saint Micheal's cave. Cost £1,135 pps; Accompanied by a spiritual director. For more information, please contact Maire, 07799112224; Clare, 07778025587.
BAPTISMS: Ederney on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month @ 12noon. We will also be returning to having more than one family for baptism ceremonies. At least one weeks’ notice is required when booking a baptism.
COELIACS ARE WELCOME: Gluten Free Hosts are available. Please let the sacristans or Fr McManus know in advance
PARISH ENVELOPES: During this month of March, we will update our list for the Boxes of Parish Envelopes. The list for 2025-26 is now almost completely drawn up. The new boxes of Envelopes will be labeled during the coming week and will be available for collection in the main porch of St Joseph’s and at the back door of St Patrick’s, Montiagh before next weekend. If you are new in the Parish or if you know of someone new in Parish or if you are local and have started working, please contact Fr McManus or Ann or Marie McKervey and simply give them your name, address and postal code. Also, you can contact Hugh Carlton, Bernie McCrory, Damien Monaghan or Claire Deazley, all from the Parish Finance Committee, and they will pass your details on to the Parish Office.
CCTV SECURITY CAMERAS: Following a review of security last year more CCTV cameras have been installed in St Joseph’s. This means that all entries into the Church and sacristy are now covered.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Sunday 16th & 17th March:
Weekly £1012;
Education of Priests £870.
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.
Thank you for all your contributions.
DONATING TO PARISH AND CHURCH FUNDS:
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.
THE 3As CHARITY EASTER CHICK APPEAL:
It’s that time of year again when we are looking for kind volunteers to knit Easter Chicks to help raise funds to continue our main priority of paying school fees for poor children in Kyoso, Kenya. The knitting pattern for the chicks can be found at
https://aaafrica.org/the-3as-charity-easter-chick-appeal/ or contact Sally on 07521993166
SHOWCASING LOCAL GROWERS AND PRODUCERS
A brand new SPRING FOOD FAIR is coming to Murphy’s on Main Street Community Hub in Ederney on Saturday 29th March from 11am to 4pm.
From meeting local growers and producers to sampling delicious treats, the Spring Food Fair is all about buying local and supporting the community.
Enjoy free entry to the Fair with live traditional music at the Hub from 12 noon to 3pm and face painting from 2pm to 4pm.
THE NOVENA OF HOPE AT THE GRAAN is from Sat (6.30pm) 22nd March to Monday 31st March.
Sunday services are 9am, 10:30am, 12 noon and 4:00p.m.
Weekdays 12:30pm and 7.30pm except Wednesday 26th March, Mass @ 11am & 7.30pm.
Wednesday 26th March Service for the Sick @ 2.30pm.
Saturday 29th March Mass @ 11am and 6.30pm.
Saturday 26th Service for the Sick @ 2.30pm.
Sunday 30th March Masses: 9am, 10.30am, 12noon & 4pm.
Monday 31st March (final day) services are at 12.30pm and 7.30pm.
The Graan phone: 028 66 322272.
TWENTY FOUR HOURS FOR THE LORD: As part of the 150th Anniversary Year of St Michael’s Church, the practice introduced by Pope Francis of having “24 Hours For The Lord” will take place there. It will start at 7pm on Friday evening, 28 March and conclude on the Saturday evening with Mass at 6pm.
All are welcome to come and join the prayers at this time.
More details will be supplied on the website at https://www.saintmichaels-parish.com/150Years.asp
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Calling All Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament in Clogher Diocese. National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 6th April (weekend of 5th Sunday of Lent). Call Glen on 0035386 8275437 to enquire or book a seat. Full Bus details on EucharisticAdoration.ie
ACCORD NI is recruiting experienced practitioners for the Derry and Enniskillen centres, to train in the specialism of couple counselling. Successful applicants will follow an 18-day (9 weekends) in-person Certificate programme, (144 hours class contact), which will provide the clinical skills essential for safe and ethical couples’ work. Course fees paid and placement provided by Accord NI. For further information and to obtain an application form please email us at info@accord.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications 30/04/2025. Programme commences in September 2025
BOOKING OF PARISH CENTRE:
If you wish to book the Parish Centre can you please contact Father McManus or Anne McKervey, thanks.
OPENING THE BIBLE'': A free six-part video introduction to the Bible for those interested in Scripture, and those unsure where to begin. Available now at: www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
CLOGHER DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES will take place 4-9 July 2025 and will be led by the Bishop of Clogher, Most Reverend Lawrence Duffy. The theme of pilgrimages to Lourdes this Jubilee Year is: “With Mary, Pilgrims of Hope.” The 5-day Clogher Diocesan Pilgrimage incorporates a daily programme and will include Mass at the Grotto, Celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, the Torchlight Procession, Blessed Sacrament Procession, and the International Mass, along with other devotions. The cost is from €1,050 per person sharing. This includes direct flights from Belfast or Derry and excellent hotels near the Grotto. Details of the pilgrimage and a booking form are available on www.clogherdiocese.ie. Alternatively, contact John Hueston, Tel. 028 (048 from ROI) 677 24329 or email treasurer.lourdes@clogherparishes.ie
EVANGELIUM IRELAND CONFERENCE 2025: Evangelium Ireland invites young Catholics to its annual Apologetics Conference at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, on Saturday, 26 April 2025. The event features talks and workshops on topics such as discipleship in the Gospel of St. John, doctrinal development, and the making of modern culture. Holy Mass will be celebrated. Cost: €45, including lunch, refreshments, and an evening social. For the full programme and registration, visit www.evangelium.ie or search 'Evangelium Ireland' on Eventbrite.
"ST. IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL EXERCISES FOR MEN: Fri May 2nd to Mon May 5th (bank holiday) in An Tobar Retreat Centre, Ardbraccan Navan, C15 T884. Cost €190 - includes all meals and en-suite single rooms. Call 087 - 348 2148 or iveireland@ive.org"
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: The next Marriage Enrichment Weekend is in Knock from Friday 28th March to Sunday 30th March. Book now at www.marriageencounter.ie
MARY’S MEALS -Emergency in Southern Africa
Southern Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 100 years, with an estimated 21 million children in the region suffering from malnutrition. Mary’s Meals works in four of the worst effected countries (Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe) providing vital daily school meals to 1.5 million hungry children. To help Mary’s Meals keep providing these life-changing meals and reach more children in need, please keep our work in your prayers and consider donating to this appeal. 10p provides a school meal. Find out more at www.marysmeals.org.uk or freephone 0800 698 1212.
HELP US UNCOVER THE TRUTH about Mother and baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses in Northern Ireland from 1922- 1995, and their related pathways and practices, including the adoption and care system. The Truth Recovery Independent Panel has been appointed by the Executive Office to carry out an independent investigation. We wish to hear from any person who has been directly impacted, relatives of those directly impacted, any person who has worked, volunteered in, or lived in close proximity to one of these institutions. Can you help? Please get in touch: 02890520263 or e mail testimony@independentpanel.org.uk; website www.independentpanel.truthrecoveryni.co.uk
ARDESS PARISH CHURCH: Easter Dawn Service which will be held on Sunday 20th April at Muckross, Kesh at 6. 00am.On behalf of Reverend Alison we would like to extend an invitation to all.
FOSTER PARENTS WANTED: Recently the diocese and parish were contacted by Vanessa Nelis who is the Western Trust Fostering Recruitment Officer. Vanessa is seeking to highlight the urgent need for new foster carers in the WHSCT area. At the moment there are higher numbers of children coming into care than foster placements that are available - currently there are over 700 children who are looked after in the Western Trust. Information regarding the dates and times of virtual information sessions this year
JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE: Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be a Holy or Jubilee Year. A Jubilee Year is one set aside by the Church to encourage us all to embark on pilgrimages, to repent for our sins, to forgive and be reconciled with one another and to renew the spiritual life. The theme for this forthcoming Holy year will be “Pilgrims of Hope”, thus bringing to the fore the journey of life that we are all on and our need to be people of hope, a hope rooted in the person of Jesus Christ.
MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE: 1. 9th-16th July '25 Belfast to Mostar; return via Split. £765 pps. 2. 17th-24th September '25 Dublin to Dubrovnik to Dublin. £765 pps. Early booking discount of £50 per person for all deposits of £200 received before 31st Jan'25 - applicable to both flights. Contact John Calgie 02868631177, 07736336262 or johnjcalgie@gmail.com
LENTEN RETREAT: Sign up to our 6-week video Lenten Pilgrimage Retreat with Sr Janet Fearns FMDM. Only £20. Starts Ash Wednesday 5th March. From Durham to Rome: a 4,600-mile pilgrimage without leaving your home! Sign up by 28th February to guarantee your place.
‘SING FOR JOY!' - A DAY OF MUSIC AND MINISTRY:
Are you involved, or keen to become involved in Church Music in your Parish, School, University etc.?
We invite you to join us for ‘Sing for Joy!' - A Day of Music and Ministry. Saturday 26th April 2025 at Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Boat departs at 9:30am.
In the prayerful setting of Lough Derg, this day will provide space for the power of music to nourish our spirit and allow us to give praise to God through the beauty of sound, song and silence. There will be various inputs as well as time to pray, connect with others and explore this Sacred place. The day will conclude with the Celebration of the Eucharist at 5pm (open to the public).
This day is open to young people aged 18-35 and is free to attend (supported by the Knights of St Columbanus).
Registration is essential via https://bit.ly/SingforJoy . For further information please contact info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk / +447759496677.
JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO ROME AND ASSISI - QUB Alumni and Friends: The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s University Belfast will lead a Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi for alumni and friends.* Departing 25 August 2025 for 7 nights, staying in excellent hotels in Rome and Assisi, this promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Every quarter century, the Holy Father invites the faithful from across the world to make pilgrimage to the Eternal City and to avail of the special graces associated with the ancient custom. The Pilgrimage’s Spiritual Director will be Queen’s Chaplain, Fr Dominic McGrattan, with dedicated tour guide, private coach travel and group meals included. In addition to a rich itinerary which takes in visits to the principal sacred and cultural sites, we will also observe the customs associated with this Year of Jubilee declared by Pope Francis. If you would like to know more information including price, itinerary and how to book, please email Chaplaincy Director, Shannon Campbell, at catholicchaplaincy@qub.ac.uk *We expect most families have an association with Queen’s. Perhaps you or a loved one studied or worked at the University and have benefited from the faith and pastoral supports we provide. Know that we consider you friends.
DID YOU GROW UP IN NORTHERN IRELAND?
• Do you identify as a woman?
Were you born either between 1990-2000 or 1960-1970?
If you answered yes to the above questions, I would love to hear from you! I am a PhD student at University of Manchester, and I am researching how Northern Irish women experience unwanted behaviour from men in everyday life. Unwanted behaviour would be any behaviour directed at you which makes you feel uncomfortable and which you would rather not experience. I am looking at the experiences of two different generations of women in Northern Ireland in order to compare how these experiences change over time and in different generations of women. Taking part in this study will involve meeting with me either in person or on Zoom for a guided conversation around your experiences of unwanted behaviour from men throughout your life. This conversation will take around an hour and will also involve you drawing or writing a diagram of your life up to the present day. If you think you would like to take part in this study or would like to know more, please email me at kim.mcfalone@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk
"ST. IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL EXERCISES FOR MEN: Fri May 2nd to Mon May 5th (bank holiday) in An Tobar Retreat Centre, Ardbraccan Navan, C15 T884. Cost €190 - includes all meals and en-suite single rooms. Call 087 - 348 2148 or iveireland@ive.org"
AISLING CENTRE, ENNISKILLEN: SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES:
Forget Me Not - Bereaved by Suicide Support Group meets on the first Monday of the month @ 7.30pm. For further information contact 0283 325811. Mindfulness Meditation drop-in sessions, last Tues of the month @ 7pm
BIG KNIT: We’re delighted to announce the Big Knit is back for 2025!
So grab your needles and your brightest yarn and get knitting for Age NI.
For every hat knitted, Age NI receives 30p, and that money helps the Charity support older people who have no one else to turn to.
To register and find out more, call Age NI on 028 9024 5729, email bigknit@ageni.org or visit www.ageni.org/thebigknit
EDERNEY GAA:
NFL. Leitrim v Fermanagh at 2pm Ballinamore.
Lotto Jackpot is £11,900 play in local shops or online.
Couch to 5K training at 9am on Saturday everyone welcome.
Couch to 5K training at 9am on Saturday everyone welcome.
JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO ROME AND ASSISI - QUB Alumni and Friends: The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s University Belfast will lead a Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi for alumni and friends.* Departing 25 August 2025 for 7 nights, staying in excellent hotels in Rome and Assisi, this promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Every quarter century, the Holy Father invites the faithful from across the world to make pilgrimage to the Eternal City and to avail of the special graces associated with the ancient custom. The Pilgrimage’s Spiritual Director will be Queen’s Chaplain, Fr Dominic McGrattan, with dedicated tour guide, private coach travel and group meals included. In addition to a rich itinerary which takes in visits to the principal sacred and cultural sites, we will also observe the customs associated with this Year of Jubilee declared by Pope Francis. If you would like to know more information including price, itinerary and how to book, please email Chaplaincy Director, Shannon Campbell, at catholicchaplaincy@qub.ac.uk *We expect most families have an association with Queen’s. Perhaps you or a loved one studied or worked at the University and have benefited from the faith and pastoral supports we provide. Know that we consider you friends.
NI CANCER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES. Sat 10 May to Thurs 15 May 2025 The price of £859 (with price reduction for Cancer Patients) includes: Return flights from Belfast International Airport, operated by Northern Star Travel Ltd and facilitated by Joe Walsh Tours. Full board and accommodation at the Hotel Agena in Lourdes for five nights based on twin/double/triple rooms. The party will consist of patients, ex-patients, relatives and friends accompanied by medical, nursing and other staff. To enquire or to obtain a booking form please contact:- Mrs. Jean Clarke, Hon. Secretary, NI Cancer Pilgrimage, 67 Ballynahinch Road, Carryduff, Belfast, BT8 8DL, or speak to us on Tel. 078746 88388, or e-mail at:- mail@nicancerpilgrimage.org.uk
ASSISTED SUICIDE: There is a clear path toward assisted suicide Bill being defeated at Third Reading. Early analysis shows that at least 36 MPs supported the Bill but have concerns that mean they may vote NO at later stages. Just 28 MPs switching their stance to NO would ensure it is defeated at Third Reading. We need MPs to know that their constituents want them to vote NO at Third Reading. Please take action now and visit www.righttolife.org.uk/ASvote to find out how your MP voted and ask them to vote against the Bill at Third Reading.
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.
