Second Sunday of Lent 8 March 2020
Mass Intentions
Sat 7 20.00 . . . .Frank & Brigid Early, Tawlaughtbeg
Thomas Doherty & DFM, Drumdoo
Caroline Moran & DFM, Drumrahill
Sun 8 10.30 . . . Michael & Annie Kate Reynolds & DFM
Mon 9 10.00 . . .Pro populo
Sat 14 20.00 . . . Willie & Guiles Baxter & DFM, Hill St
John Patrick Bohan
Sun 15 10.30 . . Tommy Keville, Trean
Rose, Eddie & John Blake & Dan Dolan, Leitrim Lower
Frances McGlynn, Ussaun
Death
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Michael Reynolds, Cloonamahon, Centre, Collooney, and Drumrahill. May he rest in peace.
Trócaire Lenten Campaign
Trócaire is the overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland. Trócaire works with local partner organisations in over twenty developing countries with a focus on food and resource rights, women’s employment and humanitarian response. The Lenten Campaign is one of the main fundraisers of the year. I invite you to take an envelope with the Trócaire box as you leave the church today.
Online Lent Retreat
This Lent retreat is offered entirely online with one introductory video and three videos reflecting on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The video reflections will be available from the first day of Lent to watch at your convenience. The retreat is Free of Charge, but you must register with your email address and have access to the internet to participate. Register now at www.prioryinstitute.com
Coronovirus Covid-19
The following comes into effect immediately to help contain the spread of the coronavirus and to protect parishioners.
Those with virus symptoms are dispensed from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass.
Some parishes have Mass available on the internet by means of webcams. Saint Mel’s Cathedral livestreams Mass daily and is available at www.longfordparish.com
Sanitised gels will be used by the priest and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion before and after the distribution of Holy Communion.
Because of the risk of spreading infection by the reception of communion on the tongue, those who normally receive in this traditional manner, are requested to receive on the hand, for the duration.
In parishes where pre-Confirmation children receive communion on the tongue parents are requested to show their children how to receive on the hand.
The sign of peace continues to be suspended.
Holy Water Fonts are to be left empty.
Only the main celebrant receives from the Chalice; it is not shared with concelebrants or ministers of Holy Communion or parishioners.
Coffee Morning
Thursday 12th March in Canon Donohoe Hall supporting Mohill Events and Festival Committee with the running of Mohill St Patrick’s Day Parade 2020. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Mohill Computer Training
Open Day on Friday 20th March from 2pm to 4pm. Come along and meet our tutors, learn about our courses and explore our new facilities. Should you require any further information please call the Centre on 0719632024 or email Naomi on naomispellman@msletb.ie
Couch to 5km
Leitrim sports partnership in partnership with Mohill Athletics Club and Mohill GAA are holding a couch to 5km at the Mohill GAA grounds. It will be held on Mondays 7.30-8.30pm and Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm for 8 weeks. The start date is Monday 9th March and it will run for 8 weeks. Register via eventbrite: www.eventbrite.ie/mohill-couch-to-5k-programme-tickets-97307213495 or contact Patricia Forde 087 1922479. Cost €30.
Cash for Clothing
St Manchan’s N.S. are holding a clothing collection on 24 March. Bags with clean clothes, shoes, handbags, cuddly toys can be left into the front hall of the school. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Parenting/Caring Workshops
Supporting the Overall Holistic Well being of Parents/Guardians/Carers. Monday morning workshops taking place Monday 9th, 23rd and 30th March in Mohill Family Support Centre. These workshops offer practical skills to Parents/Guardians/Carers that they can in turn use at home. Workshops begin at 9.30am and finish up at 12.30 noon. For more information call Laura 0719631253.
Workshop 2 March 9th: Focusing on Mental Health, Mindfulness and alleviating anxiety with Marie Bradley.
Workshop 3 March 23rd: Supporting Parents/Guardians/Carers in influencing positive mental health in their children with Grainne McKenna.
Workshop 4 March 30th : Emotional Well-being of Parents/Guardians/Carers with Nicola Erasmus.
Money Matters
Offertory Collection ………. €1,810