A THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Eyes On The Prize Jesus said, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the Kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62 As a child, I was always fascinated by the sight of farmers plowing their tiny patchwork fields. Barefoot, they guided their horses or donkeys on a straight course, the wooden plow turning over the rich red soil. The horses or donkeys usually wore blinkers to keep them from getting distracted from the task at hand. Watching intently, I wondered whether the farmers were wearing invisible blinkers; the furrows were so perfectly parallel that I couldn’t’t that I couldn’t’t come up with any other explanation. If the farmers had at any time looked over their shoulders, horses and plows would have been thrown off course and the furrows would have crisscrossed each other at random, creating chaos. When we allow ourselves to look backwards, perhaps to events or attachments from our past, we cease to be in the moment. Instead, we completely lose our focus, missing out on whatever experiences God is providing for us in the present. Keep us focused, O God, on all that you would have us accomplish.    Elizabeth-Anne Stewart.

ALTAR SERVERS
Group D, 26th /27th June
Saturday, 26th June:  Seana McGahon, David Shields, Michael Coburn
Sunday, 27th June:  Patrick Kelly, Niamh McEneaney

Group A, 3rd /4th July
Saturday, 3rd July: Aoife Conlon, Aisling Hoey, Katie Lynch
Sunday, 4th July: Claire Leddy, Majella Ruddy.

COMMUNION TO THE SICK
Sunday 4th July Team C. Sean McArdle, Ann Marie Mullholland, Geraldine Dooley. If someone in your family would like to receive Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month please contact a Eucharistic Minister or Fr. Martin and we will arrange it for you.  Communion Pyx - if you have a church Pyx that you are no longer using would you please return it to the church so we can use it to bring Communion to the sick.

PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please pray for the happy repose of Mary Larney, Carrickmacross; who died during the week.
May she have eternal rest and may God comfort all who mourn her death.

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.

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.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
To all the girls, and boys, their teachers and school staff who are now on holiday.  We hope the good weather continues.  Caution: We ask drivers to please drive slowly through the village as there is always children crossing the road to the play-park. Please be extra alert and look out for the children.

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.

THE ORDINATION OF OUR NEW BISHOP MGR. LIAM MCDAID
Will take place on Sunday 25th July 2010  in St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan.
Please continue to remember him in your prayers.

TANAGH OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE -  SUMERCAMP VACANCIES
Some vacancies still exist in our Carrickmacross Week, 5th - 9th July for ages 9-12 and 13-16 years.
For further details contact Sharon, Co Monaghan VEC, 047 30888!

“PARADOXES OF OUR TIMES”
More leisure and less fun, more kinds of food, but less nutrition. Two incomes, but more divorces, fancier houses, but broken homes. That’s why I propose, that as of to-day, you don’t keep anything for special occasions, because every day you live is a special occasion.

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

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.

CARRICK- CANCER PRESENTATION NIGHT
Presentation night is now on 17th July due to holiday season.

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.

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.

BUGXS
Want to sell, exchange or donate school books BUGXS - Books, uniforms, gift exchanges sell scheme is now open. All books (Junior and Leaving Cert) and school uniform clothing accepted. Registration fee €1. For further information please call into Drumlin CDP, Farney St, Carrickmacross, Tel 042 9662958 or email secretary@drumlincdp.com

QUAD BIKING SUMMER CAMP
A quad biking summer camp will be held at Irish Country Quads, Carrickakelly, Inniskeen from 5 July to 9 July and 12 July to 16 July.  Camp is suitable for boys and girls aged 8 years to 13 years old.  Activities include quad biking, archery, shuffleboard and action target. Times: 9.30am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Cost is €100 per child per week. Places are limited.  To book, contact 042 9378997 or  087 2460742.

INNISKEEN P.T.A.A
Wish to say thanks to all who contributed to our collection last Sunday. Amount raised €325.84.

HOW YOU CAN KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR PARISH
Parish Radio 108f.m for all church services.  Parish Bulletin is available each week on the following websites - www.patrickkavanaghcountry.com and also www.mylocalnews.com.

NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN
Can be left in the post box at Fr. Martin’s house or by e-mail - martintreanor@eircom.net.  
All notices must be in by Wednesday of each week.  Some notices may be shortened due to lack of space.

BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
The back to school clothing and footwear forms are available in Carrickmacross workhouse or can be downloaded at www.citizensinformation.ie.

TIDY TOWNS
Tidy Towns Church Gate Collection 27th and 28th June after Mass. Well done to all involved in keeping the village and housing estates looking so well. The ducks are going on the river during the week, so any dogs on their own will be lifted by the dog warden, we have asked you for months to tie up your dogs. Please keep up the good work as the County round of Tidy Towns awards will be judged soon.

CAMOGIE NOTES
With the Leaving Cert Examinations, there has been no games over the past few weeks. All players are to attend training on Tuesdays at 8pm and Fridays at 7pm in Grattan Park unless games are otherwise fixed. Games will be starting back up this week with our next game fixed for Monday 21st May v St Kevins in the Louth League, in Grattan Pairc. Shane or Aisling will be in touch re fixtures and upcoming games and training.

INNISKEEN LADIES GFC CLUB NOTES
Senior: The reserve league commenced on Wednesday with Division 1 side Emyvale the visitors to Pairc Grattan. Whilst succumbing to an 8 point defeat, in truth the contest was a much closer affair and the Inniskeen management can take plenty of positives from the game. The juniors travelled to Magheracloone on Wednesday night for the second round.
Juveniles: The under 12 team travelled to aghabog on Thursday and this Saturday host O’Neill shamrocks at 12. The under 16 recommenced tonight (Thursday) with Emyvale the visitors to Pairc Grattan. Next Thursday the under 16's travel to Latton. All 7.15 throw ins. The minor league is also due to commence. Arlene K will be in touch with girls re training and matches. Lotto Rota: June 27th Kathriona & Maureen, 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
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 937 8560. Opening hours at the Centre: Tuesday - Friday 11am - 4.30pm. Sunday from 3pm - 5.30pm.