Parish Priest: Fr. Jimmy McPhillips Tel. 028 68641207 The Graan 028 66322272 email: [email protected] website: www.parishofbotha.com Facebook Page Botha Parish St. Patrick’s Church live on the world wide web www.churchservices.tv/derrygonnelly

Bulletin Sponsored this week in Memory of Patsy Greene, Dresternan and Henry and Susan Greene, Tonagh Notes for the Bulletin – email: [email protected]

MASSES FOR THE WEEK Immaculate Conception : Saturday 17th June Vigil Mass 7pm, Anniversary Mass, Eamon McGowan, Beagh and deceased members of McGowan Family, Drumcose Monday 19th June – Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament 10am-9pm Tuesday 20th June 10am Mass Wednesday 21st June 7.30pm Mass and Novena to St. Peregrine for all the Sick Thursday 22nd June 10am Mass Saturday 24th June Vigil Mass 7pm, Month’s Memory Mass, Ann McCauley, Enaghan and Anniversary Mass, Denis Kelly, Magheragannon Sacred Heart Church Boho: Sunday 18th June 10am, Anniversary Mass, Ellie, Mary Alice and Andy McGovern, Reyfad Sunday 25th June 10am, Month’s Memory Mass, Sean Gallagher, Drumbeggar Derrygonnelly Community Centre: Sunday 18th June 11.30am, Anniversary, Patsy Greene, Dresternan and Henry and Susan Greene, Tonagh and Ted and Margaret Duffy, Doagh Sunday 25th June 11.30am, Anniversary Mass, Michael Farrell, Derrygonnelly and Seamus Cassidy, Sandhill

Recently Deceased: Brendan Monaghan, . May Brendan now rest in peace. Divine Word Fathers will speak to us at all Masses this weekend 17th/18th June. A second collection will be taken up to support their work. Annual St. Joseph’s Young Priests’ Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 24th June 2017. There will be a bus from leaving Hall's lane at 9am. To book a seat ring Nora McGowan on 02868641577 as soon as possible. Monea Readers, etc. July: Reader – Ann McGrail. Collector – Joe Duffy. Cemetery Weekend: Graves will be blessed in Monea on Saturday 29th July at 7pm, in Boho Sunday 30th July at 9.30am and Derrygonnelly Sunday 30th July at 11.30am. Monea Hedge Cutting: Help is needed for hedge cutting and general tidying up at Monea Church and Graveyard on Saturday 24th June at 10am. Please bring your own implements if possible. Your help will be much appreciated. Derrygonnelly Altar Society Collection after 11.30am Mass next Sunday 25th June. Envelope Collection Last Weekend amounted to £1, 686,00. Many thanks for your generous support. Derrygonnelly Community Centre will host a Family Fun Day today Sunday 18th June from 2pm-6pm with many exciting events including Mini Bingo, Bouncy Castles, a BBQ, Bonny Baby and Glam Granny competitions, Football Tournament, Face Painting, best dressed Teddy award, dog show and Fitness Equipment Challenge, amongst others! Entrance fee is £2 per adult and £1 per child. During the Fun Day, we are hoping to host some stalls to raise much needed funds for the Community Centre. Please come along and support this community event. Everyone welcome!

One Man on a Mission on Sunday 16th July – parishioner, Eamonn Greene will embark on a week-long adventure to live on an unoccupied island on Lower . All funds donated will go towards our Parish Restoration Fund. You can donate by logging on to Botha Parish Website and using the PayPal facility, or by donating directly to Eamonn himself.

Parish Draw for the Month of June will take place in the Community Centre Derrygonnelly on Sunday 25th June. All monies will be received on Wednesday 21st June at 8pm in the Parish Meeting Rooms.

Botha Parish Mission Sunday 10th September – Friday 15th September: Fr. Laurence Gallagher will attend our second last meeting on Thursday 6th July at 8pm in the Restaurant Tir Navar. It would be good to have a few more helpers on board to ensure a memorable Mission.

Festival of Flowers meeting in the Parish meeting rooms on Tuesday 20th June at 8pm. Please bring details of your flower order, if required, and brief description of your display. Anyone willing to help out with refreshments, car-parking, ushering, etc., at the Festival of Flowers in August are welcome to attend.

Rally for Life in Dublin city centre on Saturday 1st July. Join thousands of people from across Ireland for this fun-filled family day out. Mass will be celebrated in St. Saviour’s Church, Dominick St. Dublin before the Rally at 12.30pm. Contact Rally for Life Committee 028 90278484 or www.rallyforlife.net Clogher don Óige is delighted to introduce 'Faith Fest' on Lough Derg 15th, 16th and 17th August 2017. This is a 3 full day (2 overnight) diocesan event for 14-17 year olds with live music, workshops and guest speakers. The cost is €195. To find out more information or book your place, please email [email protected]. All meals, transport and accommodation provided. The Parish of Botha will subsidise any young person wishing to go by £50. Contact Fr. Jimmy. Diocese of Clogher Lourdes Pilgrimage: July 6th-11th 2017. Total Price €735 or sterling equivalent. There are still a few more places available on this Pilgrimage. Booking to John Hueston at 028 67724329 or download booking form on www.clogherlourdes.com.

Pilgrimage to Fatima: 28th September 2017 for 7 nights €799. Spiritual Director: Fr. Jimmy McPhillips. To book contact Fr. Jimmy.

Derrygonnelly Harps GFC: Our main focus this weekend is on our U14s who are in the championship final against . Our Junior A team is at home to on Sunday at 1pm, while the Junior Bs are in at the same time. Thank you very much to all club members who were involved in the Fleadh parade on Sunday afternoon. Congratulations to the Botha CCE group and Fermanagh Fleadh organisers on a great weekend.

SMA Summer School 2017: FAITH RESPONDING TO CHANGING TIMES - Friday 7th July-Sunday 9th July at Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre, Newry. A programme of Lectures and Workshops by expert speakers. For information and booking contact [email protected] or telephone 028 30821024.

Slimming World with Alan Taylor continues every Monday night at 7.30pm in Tir Navar, Derrygonnelly. New members very welcome.