A THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY
The Focus of Love Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Luke 9:20
To know who Jesus is for particular individuals, we would need to examine not their words but their way of life. Words may impress, but they have little substance without action. I might say, “Jesus is the center of my life!” but if I am preoccupied with getting ahead at any cost, then one may wonder whether Jesus or a career path is really at the center. I might claim, “Jesus is my Savior!” but if I am obsessed with insurance policies, five-year plans, and equipping the home to withstand a nuclear attack, one might question what there is lift to save. Or again, I might profess allegiance to Jesus as Teacher. If I spend hours consulting astrological charts or seeking advice from psychics, then I hardly need a teacher, let alone Jesus. Conversely, when we see Christians going out of their way to reach out to those in need, when we observe them putting their own interests and security aside for the sake of love, then we have some idea as to who Jesus is for them. True disciples focus on serving others; they don’t have to resort to words. Let our actions point to you, O Lord or Love. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart.

PARISH HELPERS FOR JULY
Readers: Saturday (Vigil) 7pm Niall Kearney.  Sunday 10.30am Sean O’Reilly
Martha Group: Shelagh Finnegan
Altar Society: Margaret Leddy
Communion to the Sick: Sunday 4th July - Paddy Meegan, Mary Callan, Sinead McArdle, Ursula Matthews

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Martha Group: Volunteers needed for the following months: July, November.
Altar Society: Volunteers needed for the following months: March, April, August, November.
Many people have been doing this work for many years and would like the assistance of new members. It is only 4 hours, once in the year. This is a service to your community. Please respond generously.

ALTAR SERVERS
Group C: Saturday, 19th Michael Monahan, Harry Monahan, Sean Russel
Sunday 20th Claire Greene, Aidan Quinn
Group D: Saturday, 26th Seana McGahon, David Shields, Micheal Coburn
Sunday 27th Patrick Kelly, Niamh McEneaney

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.

SICK OF THE PARISH
Sick of the parish will be visited by Fr. Martin on Monday and Tuesday of this week.

GIFT AID
At the moment we are preparing our claim to the Revenue for contributions paid to the Parish in 2008. If you received or will receive a letter from me during the week it means you paid more than €250 to the parish in that year. Be assured that I am the only one who has access to your names, addresses and money paid. The Finance Committee, the counters and the secretary work with numbers only. When we have completed the returns for 2008 we will move to 2007 and 2009. We can claim back tax on these contributions. Please remember it costs you nothing more but is of great value to the Parish.

DONATIONS OR WILLS
If you would like to make a single donation to the Parish development and renewal fund it would be very much appreciated. You will remember that I had a wish list two years ago – tarmac and reline the complete car-park this would cost €41,000, and re-carpet the chapel this comes in around €25,000, like the children’s Santa list I have more projects that I would like to see done for the benefit of you the parishioners, but I will talk more about that later. Our priority for this year is the car-park and carpeting of the church. Thanks for reading this long notice. Fr. Martin.

EXAM PRAYER
O Great St Joseph of Cupertino who by your prayer did obtain from God. The grace that you would be asked at your examinations only the questions you knew well. Gain for me through your intercession with God that I, like you, may succeed in the examination that lie before me. In return I promise to make your name known and cause it to be invoked.

“PARADOXES OF OUR TIMES”
We’ve learned to make a living but not a life. We’ve added years to life, not life to years. We write more, learn less, plan more but accomplish less, we’ve learned to rush, but not to wait. We have higher income, but lower morals. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies but have less communication. We are long on quantity, but short on quality. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion. Tall men and short characters.

MONAGHAN AREA ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Are holding an open AA meeting on the last Sunday of every month at 2.30pm in Cuin Mhuire House, Ballybay. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome.

EMPLOYMENT
Would you like to work part-time or full-time? If you have a disability and lack confidence in seeking employment, support is available by contacting employability service at 0876386885 Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm. This programme is supported by FAS and funded under NDP 2007 - 2013

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.

KILLANNY SPORTS DAY
Sunday, 20th June 1.30pm. All welcome.

NEW SOCIAL GROUP FOR INNISKEEN
The Coffee Shop in Inniskeen will be the mecca for Over 55 on Tuesday 22nd at 7pm. Come along for the craic and refreshments and meet friends and neighbours and see what social events you can plan together.

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.

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

CLOGHER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2010
A meeting has been organised on Tuesday, June 29th at 8.00pm in the Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan for all who are booked on the Clogher Lourdes Pilgrimage which departs on July 6th 2010. Travel documents will be distributed at this meeting. Final arrangements will be discussed and the meeting will provide an opportunity to meet organisers and fellow pilgrims.

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.

MYLOCALNEWS.IE
Is a community based local news website. It provides an online forum whereby Free of Charge - non profit organisation and clubs can promote their message in a positive way. All sporting and voluntary organizations should use this web-site.

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

REHAB
Would like to sincerely thank the parish of Inniskeen for their help and support during the cake sale last weekend. €682.30 was collected and will go directly to the local RehabCare services.

INNISKEEN LADIES GFC CLUB NOTES SENIOR
The reserve league commenced on Wednesday with Emyvale the visitors to Pairc Grattan. On Wednesday the girls will travel to Magheracloone. All fixtures for this league are on the Monaghan ladies webpage. Training continues Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Full turn out essential. Juveniles: The under 12 team hosted Aughnamullen on Saturday the 12th of June. while the girls were unfortunate not to finish with the points in this game it was an excellent match with some fine displays of football from both teams and surely plenty of positives for Pauline and co to take from it. The under 12's are away to Aghabog this week. Check with Pauline for details. Lotto Rota: June 20th Aisling & Arlene, June 27th Kathriona & Maureen.

PATRICK KAVANAGH CENTRE
Annual Writers’ Weekend: Sat 31st July - Sun 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. Opening hours at the Centre: Tuesday - Friday 11am - 4.30pm. Sunday from 3pm - 5.30pm.