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 5th October
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.
Fr McManus will be unavailable this coming week. If you need a priest please contact Fr La Flynn,
00353 71 9861200 or at night 00353 71 9861666.
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.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL HELPLINE 07864726536
READER:
Colette Maguire
MONTIAGH NOTES: Reader for October-Paul McCauley
Collectors- Eamon McMenamin and Gerry McDonagh.
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.
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:
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.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR LIFE: Since the early 1990s, thousands of Christians across the UK have come together on 27 October to pray for life. We are honoured to now carry this legacy forward by hosting the National Day of Prayer for Life, inviting the church once again to stand together in truth, compassion and hope. This is a call to Christians across denominations to unite in humble, heartfelt prayer. Together, we lift up the unborn, women, and families in crisis, and all those carrying the weight of past decisions. We ask God to stir compassion, bring healing and renew a culture that truly values life at every stage.
We will be posting further information, including announcing this year’s theme and providing resources in early October. For now, please save the date.
PRAYERS FOR THE PRE-SYNODAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN IRELAND: A special gathering of the Catholic Church in Ireland will take place in Kilkenny on Sat 18 October, on the journey towards a National Synodal Assembly to be held in 2026. Around 240 people will attend, from each diocese, from Religious Congregations and Church movements. The fruits of listening sessions across Ireland last spring have been gathered in a document entitled Baptised and Sent, to be discussed at this gathering, You are invited to read this document by visiting www.synod.ie/baptised-and-sent-preparatory-document-available-now/
Let us pray that the Holy Spirit will guide the conversations at Kilkenny as we walk together as sisters and brothers of Christ, united by our baptism and filled with hope.
IRISH CATHOLIC: To ensure that the Irish Catholic continues to thrive as a forum for debate and a voice for Irish Catholics, it is necessary to introduce modest price increase. From the edition of October 2nd 2025, the cover price will be €3.50 in the Eurozone and £3.00 in sterling. The adjustment will help safeguard the sustainability of the newspaper. Thank you.
VOCATIONS SOCIETY OF ST. JOSEPH: AGM in St.Michael’s Church Enniskillen on Sunday 5th October 2025 beginning with Mass at 3pm.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Sunday 28th September
Weekly £1,090.
Development £670.
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.
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.
Also contact Claire 07802524016 or Maria 07821 084173 for further details or use the following link to purchase tickets https://revolut.me/carmel6i14
FUNDRAISING IDEAS AND INITATIVES: Please contact Ederney Community Development Trust and check their website and social media for other events.
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.
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.
WELCOME BACK TO QUEENS UNIVERSITY CHAPLAINCY: The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s University, Belfast has reopened for the new university year at 42 University Road. Weekday Masses have resumed and Sunday evening Mass is 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
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
BANNAGH COMMUNITY HALL CLASSES: Art from Thursdays from 11.00am – 1.30pm. Patchwork: Commence on Tuesday 23rd September from 7.30pm- 9.30pm.
EDERNEY GAA: Sunday 5th October in Brewster Park, Enniskillen 2:30pm – Ederney St Joseph’s v Erne Gaels Belleek
4:45pm – Derrygonnelly Harps v Teemore Shamrocks.
Both games will still be live on Monaghan Bros Fermanagh GAA TV.
Lotto Jackpot now £14,800, play online or in local shops.
CELIACS: Gluten Free Holy Communion is available. Please let the priest or sacristan know before mass.
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
OMAGH CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP will hold a Day of Prayer, Praise and Healing in the Mellow Country Hotel, Omagh, BT78 5RA on Sunday 19th October. Registration from 9.30am. Holy Mass in the afternoon. Speaker will be Fr John Keane. Cost £30 includes morning coffee and lunch. Booking essential by Sunday 5th October. Contact 0044 (0) 7876411435 or 0044 (0) 7596609041.
EDERNEY SURGERY FLU/COVID CLINICS: All over 65- year- olds Monday 13th October 1pm- 5pm.
All under 65- year- olds, at risk, Thursday 16th October 1pm-5pm.
We would be grateful if patients who are able to park in the church car park & walk across to the surgery. This will ease congestion & leave the surgery car park free for less mobile patients. We appreciate your cooperation.
EUCHARISTIC HEALING CONFERENCE: In the GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL BUNDORAN on Friday 10th October (10am - 9pm), Saturday 11th October (9am - 9pm), Sunday 12th October (9am - 3pm). Registration Fee 45 euro per person. No Under 18`s. Daily Mass, Confessions, Adoration & Healing. Speakers include Fr. John Keane, Fr. Joseph Ucheruwee, Deacons Don Devenney & Thady O Connor, Healers Eddie Stones & Adrian Byrne. Hotel 0719841204. 0861546099 / 0877847304.
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.
