Mass Times. Mass Intentions.
Sat 9th Dec (7:30pm)
Rita Galligan. 3rd Anniversary.
Mon 11th Dec (7:15pm)
Wed 13th Dec (8:00pm)
Connor Dinneny. M.M.M.
Sat 16th Dec (7:30pm) Brigid & Michael McGovern.
Trocaire
Romero Family Award.
Who is this award for?
This award is for families who
would like to begin their spiritual preparation for the World Meeting of
Families in August 2018. It aims to provide you and your family with an avenue
to learn about the lives of other families around the world where Trocaire works.
What is a Family
"There is no stereotype of
the ideal family, but rather a challenging mosaic made up of many different
realities, with all their joys, hopes and problems" (Pope Francis)
Where do I start?
Step 1: Log on and register your
family for the Trocaire Romero Family Award. (Register
at: www.trocaire.org/romeroaward)
Step 2: Receive your 'Family
Journal' via post from Trocaire.
Step 3: Submit your family
workbook via post to Trocaire.
Step 4: Receive a certificate and
solidarity gift for your family.
Accord Pre-Marriage Course 2018:
Courses take place in
the Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan. on the following dates.
26th &
27th January, 23rd & 24th Feb, 9th
& 10th March, 20th & 21st April, 5th
& 6th Oct, & 2nd
& 3rd Nov, 2018. To book ring 049-4375004. email
cavanaccord@eircom.net Website: www.accord.ie
Community Calendar: Will be on
sale at all Masses this weekend and up to Christmas. Please support.
Drumavaddy
Church Finance Committee:
The Finance Committee
would like to thank the family of the late Mrs. Mary McPhillips (nee Cahill), Ardlougher for their generous donation toward Drumavaddy building fund.
Denn GFC Blotto: The Blotto Draw took place on 5th Dec. The winning numbers
were; 12, 17, 18 & 26. The weekly winners of €25 were; Declan Tierney, Eamon
Smith, Carmel Lee, Charles & Maureen Robinson & Geraldine Lynch. Next
draw on Mon 11th December in The Crosskeys Inn. Jackpot: €4,950.
Tax Forms:
Thanks to all who
returned their tax form to enable us to receive a refund from the Revenue. This
amounted to (Crosskeys: €9,998.36) and (Drumavaddy;
€4,695).
Church Collections: Drumavaddy: 2nd Dec. €745 Crosskeys:
3rd Dec €805.
Fr. Peter McKiernan: 049 4336102
Email: crosskeyskilmorediocese@gmail.com Website: www.parishofdenn.com
St. Matthew’s Church, Crosskeys.
Mass Times. Mass Intentions.
Sun 10th Dec
(11.00am) Tommy Smith. M.M.M.
Tue 12th
Dec (9:30am)
Thur 14th Dec
(9:30am)
Fri 15th
Dec (7.30pm) John Tierney & deceased Tierney & Smyth families.
Sun 17th
Dec (11:00am) Packie Kane. 2nd Anniversary.
Age
and Opportunity: Christmas Party cancelled this
Sunday 10th due to weather condition, but will take place next
Sunday 17th December from 2pm
to 7pm in Drumavaddy Community Centre. Transport available. Cost €15.
The Diocese of Kilmore c.1100-1800: by Fr. Liam Kelly will be on sale after Mass in the Sacristy in Crosskeys and Drumavaddy Churches,
cost €35. Ideal Christmas gift for friends across the water.
St. Vincent De
Paul: Please support the annual collection.
Donations may be left in Vincent's shop Ballyjamesduff.
If anyone needs assistance they can ring the free phone number 18006 77777.
25 Card Game: Wednesday night in Crosskeys
Resource Centre at 9pm.
Morning has broken
Morning has broken like the
first morning, Sweet the
rain's new fall sunlit
blackbird has spoken like the first bird. from
heaven, like the first dew fall
Praise for the singing!
Praise for the on the
first grass. Praise for the
morning! Praise for them, springing fresh sweetness of the wet garden ,
from the word. sprung in completeness where his
feet pass.
Mine is the sunlight, Mine
is the morning
born of the one
light Eden saw play
Praise with elation, praise every morning
God's re-creation of the
new day.
My God Loves Me.
My God loves me, His love will never end. His gentle hand he stretches over
He rests within my heart
for my God me, Though storm-clouds threaten
loves me. the day he will set me free.
He comes to me in sharing bread and wine
He brings me life that will reach past the
end of time.
O Come Emmanuel:
O Come, O come, Emmanuel,
to free O royal
branch of Jess's tree,
your captive Israel that mourns in Redeem us all from
tyranny;
lonely exile here, Until the Son of God From pain of hell your people
free,
appear. Rejoice, rejoice, O Israel
. To and over death win victory.
you shall come Emmanuel.