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 20th July
16th 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.
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
ADORATION- No adoration in both Churches until September
COELIACS ARE WELCOME: Gluten-Free Hosts are available; please let sacristan and/or Fr McManus know.
MONTIAGH JULY NOTES: Reader- Pauline Gallagher
Collectors- Martin Mc Menamin and Benedict Gillen.
Adoration- suspended until September.
EDERNEY JULY READER Teresa O Donnell
CCTV SECURITY CAMERAS: Following a review of security last year more CCTV cameras have been installed in St Joseph’s. This means that all entrances into the Church and sacristy are now covered. Work is completed.
ST PATRICK’S, MONTAGH: The plaster on the Church walls is dry. However, it is boist in certain areas. Where there is a large area, the plaster will be removed and replaced. After a period of drying out the inside of the Church will be painted. The Christ figure on the cross has been taken down and will be restored. The sanctuary candle holder has also been taken down and is also being sent away for repairs.
BLESSING OF GRAVES:
Edenclaw: Sunday 20th July 12noon (After 11am Mass.)
Montiagh: Sunday 27th July @ 12.30pm.
Please Note that the blessing of Montiagh will be part of Mass, which, weather permitting, will be celebrated in the Cemetery. That means that on 27th 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:
Pettigo: Sunday 10th August 3.00pm (Service)
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 local Diocesan Norms.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Sunday 13th July:
Weekly £825;
Trocaire £200.
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.
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.
ST JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIEST’S SOCIETY: Enniskillen Vocations Society of St Joseph Branch are running a bus to the Clogher Diocesan Annual Pilgrimage in Knock on Wednesday 6th August. More details to follow.
To book a seat, contact Pat on 07788433683 or Dympna on 07749411433.
St Joseph’s YPS exists to help students at home and abroad on their journey to priesthood and religious life both financially and by prayer.
FR NOEL CONLON will visit Ederney on Tuesday 19th August. If you wish to make an appointment phone 07761959557.
MARY’S MEALS – WALK TO KNOCK: Mary’s Meals is currently feeding over 2.6 million children a daily school meal across 16 countries. Our Annual Walk to Knock to support this life-changing work starts on Wed 6th August in seven different locations throughout Ireland and finishes in Knock on Thurs 15th August on the Feast of the Assumption. The local Mary’s Meals Fermanagh group are walking from Enniskillen to Knock starting on Wed 6th Aug, doing an average of 10miles per day but would love for more people to join them even for a mile or two. Contact Ann Curry on 07885438529 to find out more and register online at www.marysmeals.org.uk/step . Please keep all our walkers in your prayers and all donations in support of the walk welcome.
VOCATIONS SOCIETY OF ST JOSEPH: A special word of thanks to all who contributed to the collections and to those who gave donations. A cheque for £600.00 has been sent to Head office in Dublin. Society exists to help students at home and abroad on their journey to priesthood and religious life both financially and by prayer
LOUGH DERG THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE: The Three Day Pilgrimage Season in 2025 commenced on Friday 30th May and anyone can begin their pilgrimage any day up until Wednesday 13th August.
The Three Day Pilgrimage ends on 15th August each year.
(13th August is the final day for pilgrims to begin the Three Day Pilgrimage).
Pre-booking is advised. Places can be booked for the Three-Day Pilgrimage online. 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.
The Three Day Pilgrimage ends on 15th August each year.
(13th August is the final day for pilgrims to begin the Three Day Pilgrimage).
Pre-booking is advised. Places can be booked for the Three-Day Pilgrimage online. 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 DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK – WEDNESDAY 6TH AUGUST – The Parish of Galloon are organising a bus to Knock. Please call 028 67737935 (ROI 048) for further information.
CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS’ ASSOCIATION - Join us at Knock Shrine – Sunday 27th July at 2.30pm: Celebrate the National Grandparents Pilgrimage and the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly A Day of grace, blessing and prayer for families, our Church, and our future. All are welcome to bring family. There will be an Anointing Mass and Rosary (weather permitting). The celebrant will be Archbishop Francis Duffy. Music by Una Nolan and Choirs Guest Soloist, Dana. Visit www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org.
SLANE SUNDAY: Come and celebrate our catholic faith on Slane Sunday, 3rd August- the hill where St Patrick lit the first Paschal fire in 433AD. This is a divine invitation to witness the Archbishop of Armagh symbolically light the fire of faith, hope, and love, first kindled by our patron saint. Eurovision's Dana will sing her song for St Patrick, Light the Fire. Gathering begins at noon and includes mass, Eucharistic healing, praise and worship and Rosary. More info at lightthefire.ie or email info@lightthefire.ie.
NEW COMMUNITY HALL OSKARS LATEST.
Thanks to all who attended or participated in the car boot sale. Our fundraising total is now over £25,000.
Aine Walsh’s parachute jump has been postponed to August so lots of time still to donate. Buckets in Cobblers and in local shops as well as the Go Fund Me page.
Tea/Coffee/Treats and home baked goods on sale at St Joseph’s before Mass and at Edenclaw Blessing of the Graves on Sunday, 20th July.
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.
FUNDRAISING IDEAS AND INITATIVES: Please contact Ederney Community Development Trust.
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
EDERNEY GAA:
LGF League: 9.45am: Lisnaskea v Ederney.
LOTTO JACKPOT: £13,700. Play online or in local shops.
WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY: Ahead of the Jubilee Year celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly - which this year falls on July 27 - Pope Leo writes that "hope is a constant source of joy, whatever our age", adding, "when that hope has also been tempered by fire over the course of a long life, it proves a source of deep happiness."
In his Message for the Day, Pope Leo offers a scriptural meditation on old age, beginning with biblical figures such as Abraham and Sarah, Zechariah and Elizabeth, as well as Moses, all of whom were called in old age to be part of God's saving plan.
"The Jubilee we are now celebrating helps us to realize that hope is a constant source of joy, whatever our age. When that hope has also been tempered by fire over the course of a long life, it proves a source of deep happiness." Read the full Message here:
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.
NATIONAL AWARENESS FOSTERING MONTH will run throughout the month of June with a host of events taking place around the country, including in person and online information sessions. Talk to TUSLA about fostering as an option call Monaghan (047) 95701 – Cavan (049) 4369800
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.
