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
Fr McManus will be unavailable from Tuesday 8th October.
If you need a priest, please contact
Fr La Flynn Tel 00353 83 098 4970 or 00353 71 9861666
or contact Lough Derg Office- 00353 71 9861200.
Sunday 6th October 2024
27th Sunday Ordinary Time
Liturgical Year B
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.
HOLIDAYS: Fr McManus will be unavailable from Tuesday 8th October. If you need a priest, please contact
Fr La Flynn Tel 00353 83 098 4970 or 00353 71 9861666
or contact Lough Derg Office- 00353 71 9861200.
CAELIACS WELCOME: Culmaine Parish has Gluten Free Hosts, anyone requiring these please let Fr McManus or the sacristans know before Mass.
OCTOBER: A month of special devotion to Our Lady, especially through the Rosary. The Rosary will be recited every evening in St Joseph’s @ 6.30pm.
All are welcome.
MONTIAGH: No Adoration Monday 7th October it will resume Monday 14th October.
Ederney Reader for October: Eileen Fairclough & Colette Maguire
LEGION OF MARY MEETING: There will be a Legion of Mary Meeting every Monday at 8pm; new members welcome.
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.
MATT TALBOT MASS:
Next Mass will take place on Monday 7th October @ 7.30. All are welcome. The purpose of the mass is to pray to the Lord, the source of healing, for all who are affected directly or indirectly by addiction in our society.
We will also pray for all who are working with or who are providing services for recovery from addiction and those helping family and friends of addicts to cope with the burden placed on them. People attending will be offered the opportunity to join the Matt Talbot Prayer Society. Our prayer will complement the efforts of many groups, facilities and counsellor already working to alleviate the suffering of addiction, one of the great scourges in our society. It will also be held in conjunction with other Matt Talbot masses which take place on the first Monday of each month. All are welcome.
BAPTISMS: Because Fr McManus now has commitments in Belleek & Garrison it will only be possible to have baptisms in Ederney on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. We will also be returning to having more than one family for baptism ceremonies. Also at least one weeks’ notice is required when booking a baptism.
FR.CONLON appointments for 26th November are all booked up.
BOOKING MONTHS MIND AND ANNIVERSARY MASSES: These have been booked by people using the Diary that is left on the Altar Rail in St Joseph’s. As well as people are welcome to book masses using the parish email culmaine@clogherparishes.ie. Indeed, you can also book masses for other intentions and full confidentiality is assured. Just remember when booking masses check the parish schedule of masses as these are the only masses that are available and that occasionally a weekday mass may be cancelled at short notice.
HOSPITAL VISITS: If a parishioner is in hospital or a care home and would like a visit from Fr McManus, please either contact him directly yourself or have a family member or a friend contact him by phone or email culmaine@clogherparishes.ie. Very often patients find that a visit from their local pastor is very beneficial.
MONTIAGH: This week Architect Karl Pedersen is conducting a survey of St Patrick’s, Montiagh. This has been 50% grant aided by National Church’s Trust and it is necessary if we are to obtain further funding from the Trust for the maintenance of the Church.
CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY AT QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY BELFAST - Sunday Masses: The Catholic Chaplaincy reopened earlier this month in its temporary premises at No. 42 University Road, offering facilities including a Chapel with daily Mass, study space and Cafe. More on our programme and services can be found at our website qubcatholic.org.
ST JOHN PAUL AWARDS: Will be starting soon. Anyone interested especially 16-17 year olds please contact Ann McFarland or Bronagh McFarland or email parish office.
RELICS OF ST BERNADETTE: The Relics of Saint Bernadette will visit the Diocese for two days in October. Wed 9th October in Saint Mary’s Church, Castleblayney & Thurs 10th October in Holy Cross Church, Lisnaskea. More details on schedule of prayers, liturgies and devotions each day available soon. See www.clogherdiocese.ie/stbernadette
PARISH COLLECTIONS:
Sunday 29th September
Weekly £1180 & €50.10;
Development £700 & €31.40
Monthly Totals September:
Weekly £4653 & €663.60;
Monthly £1820 & €145.50;
Shrines £387;
Development £700 & €31.40;
Grant £2300.
BACS Totals September:
Weekly £835;
Monthly £10;
Development £5
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.
CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY AT QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY BELFAST - Sunday Masses: The Catholic Chaplaincy reopened earlier this month in its temporary premises at No. 42 University Road, offering facilities including a Chapel with daily Mass, study space and Cafe. More on our programme and services can be found at our website qubcatholic.org. The first Sunday Mass of the semester takes place this Sunday, 29 September at 8pm (with Choir) in the Canada Room of the University's historic Lanyon Building. Our Annual Dedication of Studies Mass takes place in the University's Great Hall next Sunday, 6 October at 8pm and will be presided over by recent alumnus, Fr Chris Gault OP. Students, staff, alumni and friends are most welcome to join us as we pray God's blessing on the academic community at Queen's for the year ahead.
WORLD DAY OF THE ROSARY: This new prayer initiative was asked for by Pope Francis as a great symphony of prayer leading up to the Jubilee year now almost upon us. To have many Diocese and parishes in Ireland to pray a rosary at 7pm on the Monday 7th October feast of the Holy Rosary is my humble request as thousand have registered from all over the World we now wish to reach out to Ireland and pray along with our National Shrine at Knock Father Richard Gibbons has registered to pray but to have all Ireland somehow praying would be fantastic along with the whole world a great blessing.
ABIDE IN HIS LOVE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE. 15th-17th November 2024: The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Join us for an inspiring weekend with guest speakers including Lisa Cotter (Denver, Colorado), the Nashville Dominican Sisters, Fr. Barry Braum (London), Kathleen Nichols & Celine Kelly (Magdala, Israel), Bishop Kevin Doran (Elphin), Catherine DiNuzzo (Kansas), and Fr. Joseph Mary Deane, CFR, among others. This conference will celebrate the beauty and dignity of women in the Church and the world today. It offers a wonderful opportunity to come together, form new friendships, be uplifted by powerful talks, and experience the transformative presence of Christ in the Eucharist. We encourage you to invite a family member or friend to join you. To register, visit Eventbrite.ie and search for "Abide in His Love." Further information, including accommodation details, will be sent via email upon registration.
EXHIBITION ON EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES originally compiled by Blessed (soon-to-be-Saint) Carlo Acutis will be on display in Saint Michael's Church, Enniskillen from Saturday 28th September to Thursday 17th October. All welcome.
AISLING CENTRE, ENNISKILLEN: SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES:
Forget Me Not - Bereaved by Suicide Support Group meets on the first Monday of the month @ 7.30pm. Annual Tree of Lights Service Sunday 24th November. For further information contact 028 66 325811
Mindfulness Meditation monthly drop-in sessions, last Tuesday of the month @ 7pm. Next meeting Tuesday 24th September
5-Week Self-Care Programme with a particular focus on managing anxiety 9.30am – 11.30am, Tuesday 8th October – Tuesday 12th November (no class Tuesday 29th October). Advance registration required. For details contact info@theaislingcentre.com / 028 66 3252811
EDERNEY GAA:
SFC at 1pm in Tempo: Enniskillen v Ederney, live on Fermanagh GAA TV.
Lotto jackpot £10,000.
Monday U-14 Hurling: Enniskillen v Ederney.
TROCAIRE is looking for people to join our team of Christmas fundraisers to help respond to the urgent need of poor communities around the world, including the millions of children and families caught in conflict in Sudan and Gaza. You can take action and make a difference through a range of activities, including the promotion of our Gifts of Change – training and support will be provided. If you would like to find out more about what you can do to help now or over the Advent and Christmas period, then please email Mark McMahon at infoni@trocaire.org or call 028 9080 8030. (ROI 048)
CATHOLIC MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER in Ireland is a weekend experience for married couples who want something more in their marriage – more fun, spontaneity, excitement. The next Marriage Enrichment Weekend is Friday 8-10 November 2024 in Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co Kildare. Online booking only at www.marriageencounter.ie
WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MISSION SUPPORTERS AND FRIENDS OF SMA: Friday 27th September (4.30pm) – Sunday 29th September (2.00pm). The SMA community welcomes our Supporters and friends to this Weekend Retreat and Reflection, which will be an opportunity to take time aside in the tranquil and relaxed setting of Dromantine.
All will join in celebrating Mass each day at the Novena in honour of St. Thérése. The Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of the Sick will be celebrated during the weekend.
SPECIAL CLOGHER PILGRIMAGE (Limited availability) to Fatima EX Dublin Easter 2025, 13th May 2025 Feast day of Our Lady of Fatima, 13th June 2025 for Feast of Saint Anthony, 13th October 2025 for Miracle of Sun Contact James Treacy 00353 61921470 jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com
PILGRIMAGE TO GREECE IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL (OCT. 23RD – NOV. 2ND 2024): Experience a 10-night/11-day pilgrimage covering all major sites associated with St. Paul, including an overnight stay on the island of Patmos where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation. Hotels are 4-star hotels & half board, entrance fees to sites, a fully licensed guide, air-conditioned bus, ferry tickets with cabin from Patmos island & more. Daily Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. Spiritual Director: Fr. Joseph Mary Deane, CFR. This is a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. Cost: €2040 (Land-ONLY). Please contact Angela @+353-89- 2107277 or stpaul2024@proton.me for more information.
ABIDE IN HIS LOVE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE. 15th-17th November 2024: The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Join us for an inspiring weekend with guest speakers including Lisa Cotter (Denver, Colorado), the Nashville Dominican Sisters, Fr. Barry Braum (London), Kathleen Nichols & Celine Kelly (Magdala, Israel), Bishop Kevin Doran (Elphin), Catherine DiNuzzo (Kansas), and Fr. Joseph Mary Deane, CFR, among others. This conference will celebrate the beauty and dignity of women in the Church and the world today. It offers a wonderful opportunity to come together, form new friendships, be uplifted by powerful talks, and experience the transformative presence of Christ in the Eucharist. We encourage you to invite a family member or friend to join you. To register, visit Eventbrite.ie and search for "Abide in His Love." Further information, including accommodation details, will be sent via email upon registration.
NOT CURRENTLY WORKING OR IN FULL TIME EDUCATION? You may be eligible to avail of this free training through the REAP programme; Two Day Training on using Sounds Write Linguistic Phonics; Sounds Write Linguistic Phonics is used in local primary schools to help children learn to read and write. The training would benefit anyone thinking of working with children or wanting to help their children learn. To find out more Apply on JotForm https://form.jotform.com/240645226835054 Omagh - 02882 246535 Enniskillen 02866326478
LOST AND FOUND: Very often items are left in the Churches, such as rosary beads, prayer material, umbrellas etc. We are thinking of creating a lost and found space in the Churches. In the meantime, there are a number of rosary beads left on the notice board on St Joseph’s Aisle of the Church. Any items deemed to be expensive, purses, wallets or amounts of money will be kept. People can reclaim these by contacting Fr McManus or emailing culmaine@clogherparishes.ie.
October is officially Foyle Hospice ‘Coffee Morning Month’. We are calling on supporters to help us raise vital funds by hosting a Coffee Morning. Whether it’s at home, work or in your local community, get your friends together and get the kettle on, it’s a piece of cake!!
To request your FREE host pack or for more info, please call Caroline O’Kane, Fundraising Officer on 07842448306 or email: carolineokane@foylehospice.com
INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR BIRTH MOTHERS - whose babies were placed for adoption may be found at www.birthinfo.ie or by calling the relevant section of TUSLA at +353 818 445 500
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.
SHARE THE GOOD NEWS : The Catholic Communications Office produces a five-story weekly magazine Sharing Good News that reports on stories associated with the Irish Bishops' Conference, activities in parishes and dioceses, and that celebrates Church life generally. If you wish to subscribe to receive Sharing Good News, please register your email address on https://catholicnews.ie/newsletter/
National Board Safeguarding Review: The Irish Bishops’ Conference, along with the Association of Leaders of Missionaries and Religious of Ireland, have commissioned consultants, RSM Ireland, to undertake a review of child safeguarding in the Catholic Church. One part of this review is to engage with survivors and victims of abuse, to seek their views on Church Safeguarding processes. Specifically, RSM would like to hear from survivors who have disclosed abuse within the last twenty years, to see what needs to be improved. For more information please contact: survivor.consultation@rsmireland.ie
BUTTON BATTERIES are particularly big, powerful lithium coin cell batteries, can badly hurt or kill a small child within 12 hours. Know where yours are, so you can keep your children safe.
LIVESTREAMING OF MASSES: any issues please contact Fr McManus or Paul Mongan.
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!
HSC NI ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE are the largest recruitment service for adopters and foster carers across NI. Call 0800 0720 137 for further information
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
MURPHY’S ON MAIN STREET has a social group called PLOUGH ON: This is aimed at older men in our community who were involved in farming but may now be disengaged from the normality of farming life. Plough On aims to tackle rural isolation and increase social opportunities by offering participants the chance to join our local group and connect on areas of shared interest such as farming, rural heritage, and history. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on 028 6625 1412
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.
