27/09/2024
26th Sunday of Ordinary Time – 29th September 2024
Mission Statement: Our Parish is a Christ-centred community. In Baptism, we are challenged by the
Spirit to live & share the Gospel message. Through proclaiming the Gospel message by Word &
Action, our community in celebrating the Liturgy, working for Justice, Charity, Ecumenism, the Needy,
Vulnerable & Young People, we extend our love & care to all people, providing support in renewing
& deepening our faith. We value the gifts & talents of each of our Parishioners & invite them to use these
in responding to Christ’s invitation to all of us to follow him in spreading the Good News.
Parish Bulletin: Now available on: www.donaghmoyne.com.
Parish Radio: St. Patrick’s Broomfield: 102.4FM. St. Lastra’s Donaghmoyne: 87.5FM.
St. Mary’s Lisdoonan: 107FM.
Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Daly P.P: Phone:042-9743617 Email: [email protected]
Church Eir Codes: St. Lastra’s Donaghmoyne: A81P978. St. Mary’s Lisdoonan: A81DP44.
St. Patrick’s Broomfield: A75X977.
Below Masses are on the Parish Radio & Live Streamed from each church.
Donaghmoyne Masses.
Sunday 29th September 10.00a.m.Mass
Months Mind Anne Donaghy, Beagh.
1st A.M. Eamon Mc Geough, Lurganboys.
A.M. Deceased members of Mc Eneaney & Meegan families, Tividinna.
Sunday 06th October 10.00a.m.Mass
Mass for the people of the Parish.
Lisdoonan Masses.
Saturday 28th September 7.30p.m.Mass
A.M. Maureen & Pa**ie Ward & deceased of the Ward & Fealy families, Dunaree, Laragh.
Saturday 05th October 7.30p.m.Mass
Mass for the people of the Parish.
Fr Linus As Fr Linus returns to Rome on Monday next 30th September to continue his studies, we wish him all the best and thank him for his friendship and kindness and for all his good work in the Parish.
Booking of Masses: Please book Masses by
E-mailing the Parish Office at [email protected] or Call 042- 9743617- 9.00am -1pm. Mondays or Wednesdays. Late entries may not be included in the bulletin.
Please pray for Kathleen McQuillan, (nee Luckie), Monagirr, who has died recently. May God grant her eternal rest and comfort her family in their grief. Broomfield Masses.
Sunday 29th September 11.30a.m.Mass
Mass for the people of the Parish.
Monday – Friday 9.00a.m.Mass
Sunday 06th October 11.30a.m.Mass
A.M. John & Margaret Meegan, Lisagore & daughter Kathleen Cumiskey, sons Frank & Noel & daughter in law, Claire.
A.M. Bridget Flanagan, formerly Cullentrabane.
A.M. Maureen & Gene Hall, Drumherriff, Eamonn Hall, Dublin, Vincent & Ann Hall, Carrickmacross also
Derry O Malley, Dublin.
A.M. Mary Woods, Kednagullion.
Eucharistic Adoration
Continues each Thursday from 5pm to 6pm in Broomfield Church. All welcome.
First Holy Communion 2025
Donaghmoyne on Saturday 3rd May
Lisdoonan on Saturday 10th May
Broomfield on Saturday 17th May.
Sacrament of Confirmation Saturday 05th April 2025 at
11am in Broomfield Church. Celebrant: Bishop Larry Duffy.
Baptisms St Patrick’s Church, Broomfield at 12.30pm.
Sunday 6th & Saturday 19th October
Sunday 3rd & Saturday 16th November
Sunday 1st & Saturday 14th December
Sunday 5th & Saturday 25th January 2025
Sunday 9th & Saturday 22nd February 2025
Church Ministers for October 2024
Donaghmoyne: Reader – Patrick Boylan.
Altar Society – Mary Connolly & Mary Deery.
Eucharistic Ministers – Michael Martin & Una Martin.
Lisdoonan: Reader – Eibhlin Clinton.
Altar Society – Ann Finnegan.
Broomfield: Reader – Charlie & Niamh Smyth.
Altar Society – Regina Gartlan.
Trócaire: Trócaire 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 & families caught in conflict in Sudan & Gaza. You can take action & make a difference through a range of activities, including the promotion of our Gifts of Change – training & support will be provided. Find out more about what you can do to help now or over the Advent and Christmas period, then please email Mark McMahon at [email protected] or call 028 9080 8030. (ROI 048)
Relics of St Bernadette: The Relics of Saint Bernadette will visit the Diocese for two days from Wed 9th October in Saint Mary’s Church, Castleblayney & Thurs 10th October in Holy Cross Church, Lisnaskea. More details on schedule of prayers, liturgies, & devotions each day available soon. See www.clogherdiocese.ie/stbernadette
Family Carers Ireland: Recruiting for Community Homecare Assistants in all areas of County Monaghan. Full driving licence and own car required. Training can be arranged. Full and part-time rotas available. Email [email protected] or visit our website www.familycarers.ie for more information. PH: 086 4183949.
SMA Novena 2024: In honour of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Patroness of the Missions Monday 23rd September to Tuesday 1st October Daily Mass & Novena Prayers. At 10.00am & 7.30pm SMA Chapel Dromantine. All Welcome. Also, via we**am (www.sma.ie) African Missions, Dromantine, Newry, BT34 1RH.
Exhibition on Eucharistic Miracles: Originally compiled by Blessed (soon-to-be-Saint) Carlo Acutis on display in Saint Michael's Church, Enniskillen from Saturday 28th September - Thursday 17th October. All welcome.
Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of St. Paul: 23rd October – 2nd November 2024. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage, with daily Mass and Adoration. Spiritual Director: Fr. Joseph Mary Deane, CFR. This 10-night, land-only pilgrimage includes 4-star hotels on a half-board basis, with visits to Athens, Ancient Corinth, Delphi, Thessaloniki, Philippi, Kavala, the Island of Patmos, and more. The package covers all entrance fees, ferry tickets, hotel taxes, and a fully licensed guide. For more information, contact Angela at 089-2107277 or email [email protected].
Irish Blood Transfusion Service: Glencarn Hotel, Castleblayney on Monday 7th October & Tuesday, 8th October from 3.45pm – 8pm. Call 1800 731137 to book an appointment. Check your eligibility at www.giveblood.ie
South Monaghan Parkinson's Support Group: In the past few months a number of individuals, relatively recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, have got together to support each other by sharing their stories and helping each other out. This small group are finding their shared experience a comfort and support as they enter uncharted waters. The group would like to extend an invitation to anyone suffering with Parkinson’s disease, or family members to make contact to help others in a similar situation. For further details call Seamus in confidence on 087 2482292.
Céilí Dancing Classes: Corduff/Raferagh Community Centre each Tuesday at 8.15pm. All ages welcome. Good exercise. Promoting our native culture & meeting new friends. No knowledge of steps or partner required. Just come along. You will be made most welcome.
Cookery Demonstration in aid of Castleblayney & Carrickmacross Cancer Societies: By TV Chef Adrian Martin Saturday 2nd November in The Glencarn Hotel Castleblayney organised by The Flanagan Family in Memory of Rose Clarke. Tickets €15.00. Doors open 5pm Artisan Food Vendors & Various Trade Stands in attendance. Free Draw on the night for place at the Chef's Table. Cookery Demonstration at 6:45pm. Tickets available in The Glencarn Hotel, Katie Duffy's, O'Rourke's Fuel, & Lisdoonan Shop. Contact Catherine on 0863905072 for Tickets & information.
Matt Talbot Mass: The Parish of Culmaine, together with the Matt Talbot Prayer Society will be hosting a Mass on Monday 7th October in St Joseph’s, Ederney at 7.30pm mass. 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.
Catholic Mothers Ireland Retreat Day: Join us for a day of Spiritual Restoration, Inspiring Talks, Holy Mass, Prayer and Confession on Lough Derg Island, Pettigo, Co. Donegal on Saturday 5th October 2024. This all-day retreat will run from 10am – 5pm. Email [email protected] for more information or to book your place.
Minor Injury Unit at Monaghan Hospital:(047 38835) hours have been extended – we are now open 08.00 – 20.00 (Mon – Sun) Closed 25th & 26th December. We aim to see you as quickly as possible. Patients 5 years & over - We treat & X Ray as needed: Broken bones, Dislocations, Foreign bodies, Sprains & Strains, Wounds, Minor chest injuries, Minor scalds & burns, Facial & eye injuries.
The Parishioners at St Mary’s Church, Convoy, Co Donegal: F93 FX66 invite you to spend time with them at the Divine Mercy Alcove on the weekend of 5 & 6 October, St Faustina’s Weekend. Saturday 5 October. Divine Mercy Devotions (9.30am-10.30am) followed by a prayerful reflection on Divine Mercy (11.30am-12.30pm) & in the afternoon Divine Mercy Stations (3pm-4pm). Sunday 6 October Devotions in the afternoon (2pm-4pm). You are also very welcome to join for normal weekend Masses. For More information phone Fr Kelly on 0879077985.
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.
Regular donors can now book appointments online
