The Ordination of Bishop
Laurence Duffy:
There was a very touching moment in the ordination ceremony when the new
Bishop was greeted in front of the sanctuary by Rt. Rev. John McDowell,
Church of Ireland- Bishop of Clogher on behalf of other Christian
denominations. Fr Sean Mulligan,
representing the priests of the diocese of Clogher, Fr Joseph Mwongela
from the Diocese of Kitui, Fr Laurence Duffy S.M., a cousin of the new Bishop, representing the
great tradition of priests coming from families across our diocese. Sister
Pauline Haughian S.S. L Carrickmacross, representing the religious
congregations who minister in the Diocese of Clogher. Veronica Baird, Chairperson
of the parish together group in Ederney (Cuil Maine) parish representing
Pastoral Councils across the diocese of Clogher. Three generations of the Hagan
Family from Clogher parish representing the lay faithful of the Diocese of
Clogher. Frances and Jo McDonald, Castleblaney representing those with
special needs and those who care for them Jacqueline Sultan from St
Patricks Accommodation Centre in Monaghan representing migrants and refugees. Deirdre
Boyle, Adrumsee, Chairperson of Diocesan Safeguarding Committee,
representing the many people across our diocese who works to insure that our
church communities are safe and caring invironments for children and adults
alike.
The Laying on of Hands
and the Prayer of Ordination was yet another moving moment in the Ordination
Ceremony: Here the Open Book of the Gospels
was placed upon the head of the Bishop Elect: The two assisting
priests standing at either side hold the
Book of the Gospels above his head until
the end of the prayer of Ordination. The principal consecrator-Arch Bishop
Martin prayed the prayer of ordination.
Safeguarding Sunday: is marked in all
parishes of our diocese as the gathering in Rome on safeguarding, hosted by
Pope Francis, draws to a conclusion. We
invite you to join us as we bless and dedicate a new “Candle of Atonement” in
each of our churches. This Candle will
be a reminder of the need for atonement.
It will symbolise repentance, light in the darkness and hope. A representative of your Parish Safeguarding
Committee will speak at Masses today on the work being done at all levels in
the Church to ensure that our communities are safe places for all.
St Mary’s Community
Centre:
Annual General Meeting will take
place on Monday 25 February at 8.30pm. This will be
a chance for the Community to suggest how they would like to see the hall used going
forward, also with a view to electing a good committee of Community minded
people to volunteer their time to manage all aspects of getting rules in place
for running and managing the running of the Community Centre.
Spend Time with the Lord
this Lent:
Rather than giving something up why not add something
this Lent. Commit “One hour” each Friday
of Lent to Eucharistic Adoration in the Church of the Immaculate Conception,
Tempo. Sign up after Mass on Sunday 3rd
March or Ash Wednesday 6th March. Adoration
from 10.00am to 8.00pm each Friday. We
especially require adorers between 1-2pm, 2-3pm and 3-4pm.
Readers:
Tempo: Mary Moohan.
Cradien: 3rd – James Naan, 10th – Tony Cox, 17th – Aideen
McGirr, 24th – Aileen Cox, 31st – Marie Perrett.
The Irish Catholic:
To mark the ordination
of Msgr Larry Duffy as Bishop of Clogher, the Irish Catholic newspaper has a
two page feature on the ordination ceremony, as well as an interview with
Bishop Larry. Copies will be available in each church at the lower cost of £1.
Parish Envelopes:
It is nearing the time of year to update our
records for the New Year beginning in April 2019. If you are new to the parish or have not
received a box of parish envelopes in the past and would like to do so, please hand
in your name. We will hold a meeting to
update our Envelope list for the New Year on Tuesday 5 March at 8.00pm. We would invite Parishioners from different
areas of the Parish to come along to this Meeting.
