CORLOUGH/ NEWSLETTER Sunday 9th September 2018 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. John Phair P.P. – Telephone 049 9523103 or 087 7528378 Parish Website: www.corloughtempleport.com Neighbouring Priests: Fr. Oliver O’Reilly, PP – 049 9526291 or 086 2368446 Fr. Sean Mawn P.P., Ballinamore – (071) 9644039 or 087 6869040 Fr. Johnnie Cusack C.C., Ballinamore (071) 9644050 or 087 2408409 Saturday 8 8.15pm Corlough Philip McGovern, Tullybrack. Bernard & Thomas Heavey, Tiernawannagh Andrew, Brigid & Padraig McHugh, Lananaria Sunday 9 9:30am Kilnavart Brigid Smith, . Deceased McAvinue Family, Killycluggin. 11.00am The People of the Parish Monday 10 9.00am Kilnavart Tuesday 11 10.00am Bawnboy Phelim O’Reilly Wednesday 12 9.00am Corlough Thursday 13 Bawnboy NO MASS Friday 14 8.00pm Kilnavart Gavin Brady, Urinagh Saturday 15 11.00am Bawnboy Paul, Peggy, Paddy & Patricia Brady 8.15pm Corlough Hugh, Beatrice & Peter McTeigue, Tullyderrin. Phil Maguire, Legnaderk & deceased Family Sunday 16 9:30am Kilnavart Annie Reilly, Gortnaleck. Philip & Mary King, Urinagh John Patrick & Mary McAvinue, Lisanover 11.00am Bawnboy The People of the Parish.

ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH, CORLOUGH READER & EUCHARISTIC MINISTER FOR NEXT WEEKEND Saturday 8.15pm Reader: Dee Owens Eucharistic Ministers: Sean Prior, Arderra OFFERTORY COLLECTORS: Saturday: McTeggart Family, Clarbally ALTAR SOCIETY: Noeleen McBrien & Mary (Martin) Dolan. ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH, KILNAVART COLLECTORS FOR SEPTEMBER: Aidan Dolan, Bridie Goldrick READER & EUCHARISTIC MINISTER FOR NEXT WEEK: Sunday 9.30am Reader: Patricia Shannon Eucharistic Minister: Gerry Goldrick

ST. MOGUE’S CHURCH, BAWNBOY READER & EUCHARISTIC MINISTER FOR NEXT WEEK: Sunday 11am Reader: Mary McKenna Eucharistic Minister: Bernie Martin, Paul Fahy OFFERTORY COLLECTORS FOR SEPTEMBER: Margaret McDermott, Fergal Gorby & Padraig Donohoe OFFERTORY COLLECTION in the Templeport area last weekend: €841.10 & £0.40stg GENERAL PARISH NOTICES Eucharistic Ministers in Bawnboy. 4 new Eucharistic ministers are required for St Mogue’s Church. Would you be interested? Nomination forms are available in the porch.

Sale/Transfer of Properties. At recent meetings of the Parish Pastoral Council and the Parish Finance Committee it was proposed to sell Kilnavart Parochial House and transfer ownership of Holy Trinity Church, to Templeport Development Association.

St. Patrick's Church, Drumalee, , is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this September. In its 150 year history, it has served several generations, both past and present of the natives of Belturbet and its many surrounding townlands. To mark this occasion, a celebration will be held in St. Patrick's Church, Drumalee today, Sunday 9th September 2018 at 3.00pm. Join us in this special celebration to mark this magnificent milestone.

St Mogue's Church Choir will be back to sing at the 11am mass in St Mogue's Church, Bawnboy, today Sunday 9th September. Anyone with a singing voice is urged to please join as it contributes greatly to the Liturgy.

Beginning Experience programme for Men & Women who have lost a spouse through death, divorce, or separation, 19-21 October Esker Retreat Centre, Athenry; Contact Gerry 0863855090 or Maureen 0876646896.

Parish Participation in Charitable Donation Scheme: Many thanks to those who have returned their Tax Rebate forms (CHY3 Form). It’s still not late to return a form. Anyone who pays tax and has contributed more than €250 to the parish last year is eligible may participate. This applies to both PAYE and Self Employed tax payers. In fact it is possible for the parish to back claim for the last 5 years. Spare forms are available in the porch. All that is required is for you to sign the form and fill in your PPS number. We will do all the rest. Those planning to return their form are kindly asked to return it as soon as possible either by using the boxes provided in the church porches or by placing it in the collection basket. If you have mislaid your form there are extra forms in the porch.

The Poor Clares in Galway are hosting a Cloister day on Saturday, September 22nd from 10am to 5pm. The day is designed to help young women between the ages of 21 and 40 to find out more about the Poor Clare way of life with a view to vocation discernment. To book a place contact Sr. Faustina at [email protected].

September on Lough Derg: Season continues for One Day Retreats on September 10th, 11th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd & 30th. Two additional days: Finding God in the Mess, 20th Sept - This special day offers insight into how people find God in the everyday of life. Living with Suicide Day Retreat, 29th Sept. Advance booking is essential. Tel +353 (0) 71 9861518 or email [email protected]

Diocesan Youth Day: 12- 18 Year Olds, Sunday 23rd September ELATION MINISTRIES WILL FACILITATE THE AFTERNOON: Prayer and Praise through Music and Song, Fun Faith Filled Afternoon!: 1.30 to 8 – (frequent breaks) Mass will take place in The Pastoral Centre at 6 o’clock. Fr. Robert Mc Cabe will speak at the Mass. At 7 o’clock: We will have a Pizza Party!! FREE EVENT, Booking Essential, Contact 0494375004 (ext 108 Pastoral Services), [email protected] COMMUNITY NOTICES All notices for Newsletter must be in by THURSDAY EVENING AT 7PM for inclusion.

St. Aidan's N.S. Back to School Mass on Tuesd ay 11th September at 10.00am. Everyone welcome.

Collection for St. Christopher’s Hospice amounted to €153.83 in Kilnavart. Thank you for your generosity.

Irish Blood Transfusion Service will visit the Cranaghan Suite, Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell on Thursday 13th September from 4.30pm to 8pm. Many patients in hospitals need our blood and this need never ceases.

Templeport Day Centre will re-open on Wednesday next 12th September after the summer break. Looking forward to seeing you all again. New members always welcome. Usual transport arrangements. Any queries contact Anne on 087- 2857471 or Kathleen on 087-7921683.

Martial Arts/Self Defense: Classes resume at 9.30am on Saturday 15th September in Templeport Resource Centre. All welcome - adults, children, beginners etc.

Annual Tractor Run on Sunday September 16th with registration at 2pm at St Aiden’s GAA grounds Bawnboy. Drivers raffle & refreshments after. Prizes are Sunday lunch at MacNean Bistro , Painting by Seanie Cassidy, Tour tickets for Killbeggan Distillery, & Adrian Martin Fake away Award winning Cook book. Organised by Bawnboy Festival Committee.

Templeport Development Association Meeting Tuesday September 18th at 9pm at Templeport Resource Centre. If you or your organization wish to be included in TDA calendar 2019 please send in your photos to [email protected] or USB to Isabel, Sheila or Katie. Closing date for photos is October 14th.

Social Dancing Classes: in Templeport Community Centre on Thursday 13th September at 8.30pm. All welcome.

Line Dancing Classes: in Corlough Community Centre commence on Wednesday 26th September at 8pm. All welcome. Young children must be accompanied by an adult. Fee €6 per class.

There will be a launch of a new book by Dymphna Headen in Bawnboy Workhouse today Sunday 9 September 2018 at 3pm. The book is about the link between the workhouses in Ireland and the Irish Famine of 1845-1850.

St. Aidan’s GAA: TEMPLE-LOTTO results, Numbers drawn, Sunday 3 September– 1, 17, 23 & 30. No Jackpot winner. This week’s Jackpot €6,400 in Rocks of Bawn this Sunday night. €30 to Shane Heery, Derrycassion. (Yearly Lotto). Kieran Dolan, Corlough. Danny Cassidy, 2 Doonbeg, Ballyconnell. Dylan Mimna, c/o Ballymac Inn. Grainne McCaffrey, .

Couch to 5k - Corlough GAA in association with Cavan Sports Partnership. €15 for 6 weeks Tuesday 18 September at 6.30pm to Tuesday 23 October at 7.30 at Corlough GAA Club. 6 Week couch to 5k programme for absolute beginners or those who want to reach 5k...in a fun way! Every Tuesday evening commencing the 18th September at 6.30pm. Teens aged 15-18 are welcome free. Pre Registration must be done on line check out Corlough GAA Facebook page. Come early on the first night. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.ie%2Fe%2Fcouch-to-5k-corlough-tickets-493839978