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 16th November
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
CELIACS: Gluten Free Holy Communion is available. Please let the priest or sacristans know before Masses.
MICHAEL ENGLISH CONCERT: Congratulations and thanks to all involved in the Michael English Concert last Wednesday night. It was a wonderful night of entertainment and praise. From now on no-one will have any excuse not to sing in Church.
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE:
Friday 21st November @ 7.30pm in St Joseph’s. All are welcome. We especially welcome the families and friends of those who have died during the past twelve months. A candle will be lit in remembrance of each one of these. People will also get the opportunity to light other candles in remembrance of other relatives and friends who have died in the past year. The ceremony will also include prayers, readings, hymns, reflection and will conclude with Benediction.
ST MACARTAN’S CATHEDRAL RESTORATION -Special Diocesan
Collection: At the request of Bishop Larry Duffy, our parish – along with all others throughout the Diocese of Clogher – will participate in a special collection. The restoration of St. Macartan’s Cathedral is a significant undertaking, spread over seven phases. Fundraising for the current phase four is underway, with €1.4m raised in less than 12 months. Some of you have already supported our campaign and for that we are most grateful. Support now is being requested from across all parishes to ensure the Cathedral is preserved. We encourage everyone to make a donation in our special collection. Envelopes will be available at the back of the church for those who miss 15th/16th November but would like to donate at a later stage. Please note, if you are making a donation by cheque, please make your cheque payable to Diocese of Clogher. All donors will be remembered in a dedicated Mass of thanksgiving in St. Macartan’s Cathedral (date to follow).
Because of the amount of fundraising that has taken place recently in our community we will give the proceeds of the Parish Development Collection of 23rd November as a once-of gift for this project. More on this next weekend.
40 HOURS ADORATION - FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING - Sunday 23rd November: Preliminary notice - schedules will be at St. Joseph's Church doors this weekend. It's important that hourly cover is established, so those wishing to volunteer over the period Sat. 22nd to Wed. 26th, please insert your name against the hour(s) you wish to attend. Many thanks in anticipation.
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 NOVEMBER:
Sunday 11am: 16th, 23rd: Cormac McKervey;
30th Josephine McIntyre.
Monday 7.30pm: 17th, 24th: Paul McAuley
Tuesday 10am: 18th, 25th: Colette Maguire
Wednesday 10am: 19th, 26th: Jackie McHugh, Ursula Monaghan
Friday 7.30pm: 21st, 28th: Carmel Maguire
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.
ST MACARTAN’S CATHEDRAL RESTORATION -Special Diocesan Collection 15th/16th November: At the request of Bishop Larry Duffy, our parish – along with all others throughout the Diocese of Clogher – will participate in a special collection next weekend. The restoration of St. Macartan’s Cathedral is a significant undertaking, spread over seven phases. Fundraising for the current phase four is underway, with €1.4m raised in less than 12 months. Some of you have already supported our campaign and for that we are most grateful. Support now is being requested from across all parishes to ensure the Cathedral is preserved. We encourage everyone to make a donation next weekend in our special collection. Envelopes will be available at the back of the church for those who miss 15th/16th November but would like to donate at a later stage. Please note, if you are making a donation by cheque, please make your cheque payable to Diocese of Clogher. All donors will be remembered in a dedicated Mass of thanksgiving in St. Macartan’s Cathedral (date to follow).
Because of the amount of fundraising that has taken place recently in our community we will give the proceeds of the Parish Development Collection of 23rd November as a once-off gift for this project. More on this next weekend.
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.
MONTIAGH NOTES FOR NOVEMBER:
Reader: Donal Gormley
Collectors: Shane Monaghan and Levinus Gillen.
Sanctuary Lamp Holder has been restored and is now hanging again in the sanctuary. Thanks to Michael Shanley who repaired and plated the silver and to Kieran & Aaron McLaughlin who hung during the week.
A new Ciborium has been ordered specifically for use in Montiagh.
JOIN THE POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARD WITH CLOGHER DON ÓIGE: We are excited to let you know that Applications for the Pope John Paul II Award are now open. Young people over 16 are eligible. We have a strong tradition in the parish of young people participating and hope this will continue. Please visit our website where you will find the registration form - Clogher don Óige website: www.clogherdonoige.org. Parents and Grandparents please encourage participation in this worthwhile Award. If you have any questions, please email jp2award@clogherdonoige.org or telephone (047) 72784.
NOVEMBER A MONTH OF PRAYER AND REMEMBRANCE: November is a time for remembering and praying for our loved ones who have gone before us in the hope of Resurrection. It is a time when we are particularly conscious of those in our parishes who are grieving and all those families who have lost loved ones in the past year. We invite all in the parish and beyond to unite in prayer throughout the month of November in remembrance of our dead. November List Sheets and Envelopes are available at the back of our Churches. People can write on these sheets the names of those they would like remembered during November. Please put the list of names in the envelope and leave in the special prepared boxes in front of the altars. These names will be placed on the altar and remembered at masses during November.
There will be a special Remembrance Service in St Joseph’s on Friday 21st November for those who have passed away since November 2024.
“Ní imithe uainn atá siad, ach imithe romhainn. ‘They are not gone from us but gone before us’.”
FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S COLLEGE, IRVINESTOWN: BINGO on Wednesday 19th November, doors open at 7.30pm for 8 pm start. Books £8, cash prizes for every game. All are welcome.
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. Since Hospitals and Care Homes now operate rigid data protection policies this is the only way that parish priests or curates can know about a person being in a hospital or Care-Home.
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:
PARISH COLLECTIONS
: Sunday 9th November:
Weekly £1051;
Shrines £211.
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.
THE ANNUAL GRAAN DRAW takes place this year on 28th November. If you would like to buy a book of tickets please ring The Graan Monastery on 02866322272, or you can write to us at The Graan Monastery, 73 Derrygonnelly Rd, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, BT74 5PB, email us at thegraan@btconnect.com or visit our website www.thegraan.com and you can purchase them online. The tickets cost £2 / €2 or a book of 3 for £5 / €5. First prize is £5000.00.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS: This year, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Ireland’s Week of Witness takes place from November 15–November 23 with Red Wednesday falling on November 19. It is our earnest hope that as many parishes as possible will be able to mark this important week that is a concrete sign of our solidarity with the suffering Church.
RED WEDNESDAY: November is also the month when we mark Red Wednesday and our Week of Witness. This is a time to put special focus on the fact that some 413 million Christians live in countries where religious freedom is severely violated - that’s 18%, or about one in five Christians.Of these, approximately 220 million live in countries where they are directly exposed to persecution - that’s 10%, or one in ten of all Christians. The Week of Witness runs from November 16-23, with Red Wednesday falling this year on November 19. We have prepared posters, factsheets, liturgical resources and background material that will help parishes and communities to mark this important occasion
https://www.acnireland.org/witness
MARY’S MEALS-DOUBLE THE LOVE: Mary’s Meals is keeping the promise of a daily school meal to over 3 million children in 16 countries. Our Double the Love Campaign has just launched, and all donations will be doubled by a group of generous supporters, up to £1.1million. Your little acts of love can go further thanks to Double the Love, bringing hope to hungry children this year. Please continue to keep Mary’s Meals in your prayers so we can reach many more children. Further details and Christmas cards/gifts available at www.marysmeals.org.uk or freephone 0800 698 1212.
EDERNEY S.J’S GAA CLUB NOTES:
Lotto jackpot £15,000 play online or in local shops.
Lights switched on every Wednesday from 6.15pm - 8.15pm for walking at GAA grounds.
Blood Donation Session on 24th at Bawnacre Centre. Essential to phone 08085534653 for your appointment.
TROCAIRE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS: Are you a retired teacher or someone who has experience presenting to groups of school children? Do you have a passion for making this world a better place, especially for the most vulnerable? Trócaire is looking for volunteers to support our School Talks Programme for Lent 2026 in the Clogher Diocese. If you think you have the right skills and experience and will have time to volunteer during Lent, then we would love to hear from you! Full training and support will be provided. For more information call Fionnuala on 028 9080 8033 or email: fionnuala.mcguinness@trocaire.org
RED WEDNESDAY: November is also the month when we mark Red Wednesday and our Week of Witness. This is a time to put special focus on the fact that some 413 million Christians live in countries where religious freedom is severely violated - that’s 18%, or about one in five Christians.
Of these, approximately 220 million live in countries where they are directly exposed to persecution - that’s 10%, or one in ten of all Christians.
The Week of Witness runs from November 16-23, with Red Wednesday falling this year on November 19. We have prepared posters, factsheets, liturgical resources and background material that will help parishes and communities to mark this important occasion (link below).
‘LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FOOD SAFETY IN CATERING’ (Basic Food Hygiene) Course Date: Saturday 29th November 2025
Venue: Tamlaght Womens Institute Hall, BT74 4HA
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Places are limited and must be booked in advance
Venue: Tamlaght Womens Institute Hall, BT74 4HA
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Places are limited and must be booked in advance
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.
COULD YOU HELP SHARE THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS? Each year, volunteers in parishes across the north of Ireland set up a small stall after Masses to sell Trócaire’s Gifts of Change — meaningful gifts that make a real difference to families living in poverty around the world. We provide everything you need including training and support. All we ask is a little time and a big heart. Last Christmas, 50 parishes took part — and we would love to grow that number even more this year! If you would like to find out more about how you can help, please email Mark at mark.mcmahon@trocaire.org or call 028 9080 8030.
CONFERENCE to honour the life and teachings of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen on Saturday, 15th November in Knock Shrine. Dr. Peter Howard, author, theologian, Mariologist and one of the world’s foremost experts on Fulton Sheen, presents three main talks. This will be Ireland's first event of its kind and highlights Fulton Sheen’s message on the power of the Daily Holy Hour in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Event starts at 10:30 with Confessions & Adoration in the Reconciliation Chapel followed by talks in St John's Centre and Holy Mass from 11:45 to 5pm. www.FultonSheenInstitute.com
MAGHERACLOONE PARISH MISSION: Nov 12th to the 16th - Join us for a week of prayer and renewal with Fr Ben Hughes. Morning Mass (9.30 am) and evening liturgies (7 pm). The liturgies will alternate between St Peter & St Paul’s Lower Magheracloone (A81 HX68) and St Patrick’s Upper Magheracloone, (A81 KD72). More detail about the liturgies in next week's bulletin. All are warmly welcome!
FAMILY CARERS IRELAND is the National Charity Supporting 500,000+ Family Carers Nationwide, we are currently recruiting for Community Homecare Workers to provide support to clients. Work hours are flexible based on your availability. Essential Requirements: Qualifications – QQI Care of The Older Person and Care Skills Modules completed, must have own car and Full Driving Licence.
Please send your CV to jobs@familycarers.ie or contact Carol on 049 8511031 or 086 4183949 for more information.
COULD YOU HELP SHARE THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS? Each year, volunteers in parishes across the north of Ireland set up a small stall after Masses to sell Trócaire’s Gifts of Change — meaningful gifts that make a real difference to families living in poverty around the world. We provide everything you need including training and support. All we ask is a little time and a big heart. Last Christmas, 50 parishes took part — and we would love to grow that number even more this year! If you would like to find out more about how you can help, please email Mark at mark.mcmahon@trocaire.org or call 028 9080 8030.
Anam Cara Donegal, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold it's monthly Face to Face Parent Support Evening for bereaved parents on Thursday 13th November at 7.30pm in the Raddison Blu Hotel, Letterkenny F92 FK15.
This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age of their child, the circumstances of their death, or how recent their death was. There is no need for registration, this is a walk in meeting.
We also offer online support group meetings. To find out more call
003531 4045378 or email info@anamcara.ie
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.
