A THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY
To Live More Kindly Come and see the works of God… Psalm 66:5   What are the works of God? Do we recognize them? These works seem huge when written about in the Scriptures, but in our own lives they are often passed over and unrecognized. Once in a while these works startle us into attention. Such was the time when I learned of a woman whose car was damaged in a supermarket parking lot, crashed into by an undocumented immigrant. Upon learning he had no insurance, she decided not to press the issue, but someone else nearby called the police. The man was ticketed with a hefty fine. Instead of feeling self-righteous satisfaction, the woman went home and spoke with her husband. They decided to send what money they could to help pay the fine for the man. Such a small deed in the eyes of a large world, but how significant. When I heard of it, I felt I had experienced “The Works of God.” It inspired me to live more kindly. Forgiving God, enlarge the love in my heart. Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M.

ALTAR SERVERS
Group A 3rd /4th July
Saturday 3rd July: Aoife Conlon, Aisling Hoey, Katie Lynch
Sunday 4th July: Claire Leddy, Majella Ruddy
Group B 10th / 11th July
Saturday 10th July Peter Boylan, Cormac Boylan, Ronan Finnegan
Sunday 11th July Claire McGeough, Roisin Carroll, Niamh Jones
Please check your rota and if you cannot serve on that date please swap with another server - this is particularly important during the summer holidays.

ORDINATION OF MGR. LIAM MCDAID
Ordination of Mgr. Liam McDaid, as Bishop on Sunday 25th July at 3pm. Inniskeen Parish has been given 6 tickets. If you would like to attend the ceremony please sign your name on the book in the porch of the Church before next week-end 10th / 11th July, and we will draw out six names at Mass next weekend.

THE INNISKEEN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE
Will take place on Sunday 4th July. Bus leaving Donal Duffy’s at 8am. Early Booking required, fare €20 Contact Geraldine Dooley after 6pm Tel: Home 042 9378504 Mobile: 087 9643884. Please note change of date.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Tuesday 7.00pm - 10.00pm.  Wednesday 10.30am - 10.00pm.  Thursday 7.00pm - 10.00pm.
A sincere thank you to the new members who joined recently. If you have not signed up perhaps you might like to come - Wednesday 6.00pm - 7.00pm or Wednesday 7.00pm - 8.00pm, as there is only one person for these hours. Please feel free to come along at anytime that suits you.

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES
Blessing of the graves in Parish on Sunday, 18th July Drumcatton 7pm. Inniskeen 8pm. (Please note change of time owing to the Ulster Final) please let people outside the parish know the date and the time.

GIFT AID
A gentle reminder to all PAYE  Workers to please return their completed forms to Fr. Martin as soon as possible - we will then be able to make returns to the revenue fro the year 2008 remember the only extra cost to you is the price of a stamp. Please help us by returning your form.  Self Assessed Workers please consult with your accountant and I can give you a record of the amount you paid in 2008. This information will be required by your accountant.

LOURDES COACH
Will depart Matthews yard @ 8am on the 6th July.

NOVENA MASS TO ST. PEREGRINE
In St. Enda’s Church, Killanny every Tuesday at 7.30pm. Novena Prayers, Mass and anointing with blessed oil. Especially for those suffering from cancer.

CLONES PARISH POPE JOHN PAUL II GROUP
Invite you to join them in climbing Croagh Patrick on Monday 5th July. Bus leaving Clones at 8am and can stop to pick people up on the route. The cost is €15. To book or for further details contact Yvonne on 086 197 5757.

PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS
In the evening you often spent the night in prayer to the Father in silence and solitude. Grant that if I awake tonight and cannot sleep, I might join you in that quiet vigil and place all my cares in your hands. I pray now for the refreshment of a good night’s sleep, but I trust that you will be with me no matter what happens, tonight and always. Amen.       Gracious God, at the close of this day, I call to mind the blessings of the day. Though I may not have been aware of it, I know that you were with me, giving me breath and sustaining my every move. As I review the day and see the moments I fell short of the mark, I ask your mercy and grace to do better tomorrow. I offer you the day that has passed, and I pray for the rest and refreshment in your arms. Amen

“PARADOXES OF OUR TIMES”
Search for knowledge, read more. Sit on your front porch and admire the view without paying attention to your needs. Spend more time with your family and friends, eat your favourite foods and visit the places you love. Life is a chain of moments of enjoyment, not about survival. Use your crystal glasses, don’t save your best perfume, use it every time you feel you want it. Remove from your vocabulary phrases like “one of these days” and “someday” write that letter you’ve thought about writing. Tell your family and friends how much you love them. Don’t delay anything that adds laughter and joy to your life. Every day, every hour, and every minute is special. You don’t know if it will be your last. If your too busy to read this reflection or share it with someone you love. You will share it “one of these days, believe me “one of these days” you won’t be here to share it.

CITIZENS' INFORMATION CENTRE
Have you ever wondered what are you rights as a consumer, as a tenant, as a purchaser? Contact Monaghan Citizens' Information Centre at 23 North Road, Monaghan. Tel. 047 82622, email: monaghan@citinfo.ie or Carrickmacross Information Centre. Tel. 0429663454, Carrickmacross Information Centre. Tel. 0429663454, email: workhousereception@hotmail.com. We may be able to help.

DRUMCATTON 200
Meeting Monday night 9.00pm. All members please attend.

MUCKNO MANIA FESTIVAL CASTLEBLAYNEY
Guinness World Record attempt to have the largest gathering of cartoon characters (namely The Flintstones) on Fri 16th July at 7pm.  Make or source your own costumes or a limited quantity are available at Castleblayney Enterprise Centre 042 9746087. 

NEW SOCIAL GROUP FOR INNISKEEN
The next meeting of the New Inniskeen Social Group will take place at 7.30pm in the Inniskeen Coffee Shop on Wednesday July 7th. New members and ideas more than welcome.

THANKS
The Social Club Committee would like to thank all the walkers, sponsors, who raised a grand total of €1500 on the Monaghan Way Walk on Sunday, 2nd May.

MOL AN ÓIGE COMMUNITY CHILDCARE LTD
Mol an Óige had their first Graduation Ceremony last week, where 21 children graduated and are ready for their new school.  The staff of Mol an Óige send good wishes to them all, and would like to take this opportunity to thank all their parents for their kindness and support throughout the year.  We have a variety of clothing that have been left behind, e.g. sweaters, jackets etc. If you think you may have left any belongings with us, please call in before 23rd July 2010.

YOUNG STARS GAA SUMMER CAMP
The very popular Young Stars summer camp will take place from 9th to 13th August in Emmet Park. Cost 40euro 1st child, 30euro 2nd and subsequent children. Football, hurling, handball and plenty of fun and games guaranteed. All children aged 5 to 13 welcome. Application forms available in Birdys newsagents, Carrickmacross, Top Shop, Killanny and Duffy Foodstores Inniskeen.

CLOGHER DON ÓIGE YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG
Join us on doing the 3 day Lough Derg Pilgrimage on Monday 26th July to Wednesday 28th July. Bus will leave Carrickmacross at 10am and will stop along the route. To book your place, contact Geraldine on 00353 47 72784.

SUMMER COMPUTER CAMPS
Two Computer Camps for 7 to 12 year olds will run in Carrickmacross Workhouse from 19th to 22nd July, and 26th to 29th July. Camp costs €60 per child, and for more information, please call into the Workhouse, Shercock Road, or ring 042 966 4540.

CAMOGIE NOTES
Training Continues every Tuesday at 8pm and Fridays at 7pm. Aisling will be in touch RE games fixtures. Louth League games will be starting back up on Friday evenings + Monaghan Leagues games fixtures will be played also. Full attendance at training is essential for up coming games!

INNISKEEN LADIES GFC CLUB NOTES
Senior: Inniskeen travelled to Magheracloone for the second round in the reserve league and after a fine display of football came away with the two points. On Monday night the team hosted Emyvale in the division 2 league while on Wednesday Monaghan Harps were visitors to Pairc Grattan. Result next week. Training continues Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Full turn out essential. Juveniles: The under 12 match with O'Neills was postponed due to a bereavement. Their next game is on the 10th of July when they travel to Eire Og. The under 16 team had a narrow defeat to Emyvale on Thursday while tonight (Thursday) they travel to Latton. The minor league is also due to commence. Arlene K will be in touch with girls re training and matches.  Lotto Rota: July 4th Tracy & Ciara, July 11th Karen & Voureen, July 18th Rita & Linda, July 25th Carol & Alice. All players are reminded to sell 5 envelopes.

PATRICK KAVANAGH CENTRE
Meeting regarding Pride of Place Competition: A meeting to finalise the details of our presentation for this competition has been arranged for Tuesday, 6th July at 8.00pm in the Patrick Kavanagh Centre. Representatives from all the Inniskeen Committees, Schools etc. participating in the competition is requested to attend. Carol Lambe from Monaghan Co. Council will also be in attendance.  Annual Writers’ Weekend: Saturday, 31st July - Sunday, 1st August.  Workshop Director: Mary O’Donnell.  This course in creative writing is suitable for complete beginners but also for those who have written or published.  For full details please contact the Centre 93 78560.