Clonmacnois Parish
Third Sunday of Easter (B)
April 14th 2024
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER
He showed them His hands and feet’
In World War II a doctor leaned over an horrific wound on the side of a young soldier. As the soldier came around the doctor whispered gently to him: ‘I’m sorry son, you will live, but I have to tell you that you have lost your arm’. The soldier smiled and said, ‘I didn’t lose it, I gave it’. Some wounds can be scars of shame, but others are badges of honour, evidence of love and sacrifice and care. ‘Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us’ (David Richo). In today’s Gospel extract, the disciples recognised Jesus in His wounds. When He showed them His hands and feet, they remembered the love that was given and they believed. It called forth a similar love in them. It led them to the shedding of their blood too. On Holy Saturday night we inserted five grains of incense into the Paschal candle to represent the five wounds He carried in His body on the Cross. They remind us of how much we are loved. May we always be aware of His wounds and the wounds of those closest to us who have made us who we are. By His wounds we are healed. By their wounds we were made. We connect at the point of our wounds
CLONFANLOUGH HALL ACTIVITIES
-Zumba for kids - boys and girls aged 4 to 10 , Mondays 4.45 to 5.30pm
-Pilates with Ger: Monday’s 8.00-9.00pm
-Music Generation Offaly: Music lessons every Wednesday. Times: 4-5pm ages 8-12 (primary school) 5-6pm ages 13 + ( secondary school).
-Women’s Fitness class with Nicky:Wednesday’s 8.00-9.00pm
Chair Yoga 4 week class starting Wednesday 17th April at 10.30am with Edel from Your Yoga Space. €10 per class. Call/text Edel to book on 086 1003420
Tractor Run in aid of Clonfanlough Hall on Sunday 21st April. Registration from 10:00 am at Shannonbridge GAA PitchRun Starting at 11:30 am Sharp
Followed by Finger Food in Fallons Bar . Route: Shannonbridge, Clonfanlough, Belmont, Ferbane, Doon, Shannonbridge. If you have any queries please contact Conor: 0876138779
SHANNONBRIDGE N37 FV05
Sat 13th April 7pm
-David Macklin
-Margaret Carty (9th Anniv.)
Mon April 15th 10am
Tues April 16th 10am
Wed April 17th 10am
Thurs April 18th 10am
Fri April 19th 10am
Sat April 20th 7pm
-Dermot (Derry) Killeen(B’day & Mem’l Mass)
-Oliver Hilliard (2nd A)
CLONFANLOUGH N37 XR81
April 14th 10:30am Peoples Intention
April 21st 10:30am
RECENT DEATHS Please pray for the soul of Jimmy Fox formerly Ragherbeg, Ballinasloe & Dublin
CLUAIN CHIARAIN . Next Mass April 17th @ 7:30pm (Fr. T. Cox)
OFFERTORY April 7th €730
TROCAIRE €2,438 to date.. If you can return Boxes soon that would be great. Many thanks. Easter Dues €2,055for the Priests of the Parish: Sincere thanks for your kindness and generosity.
Third Sunday of Easter: In our Gospel passage today, we hear of the two disciples leaving Jerusalem and heading to Emmaus. It was only that evening at the breaking of bread with Jesus that they recognised him. They immediately set out to return to Jerusalem to tell the disciples. As we approach Vocations Sunday (April 21st)We pray for those who recognise the call of Jesus in their lives will have the courage to set out to minister the good news to others as a priest, deacon or religious.
REGINA COELI is said in place of the Angelus during the 50 days of Easter which ends on Pentecost Sunday. Queen of Heaven, Rejoice, Alleluia. For He whom thou did merit to bear, Alleluia. Has risen as He said, Alleluia. Pray for us to God, Alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia. For the Lord has truly risen, Alleluia. Let us pray: O God, who gave joy to the world through the Resurrection of Thy Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life, through the same Christ, Our Lord. Amen
MINISTRIES Readers: 20/4/24 @7pm Cliodhna Fitzpatrick (SB) 21/4/24 Rita Molloy(CF) Communion 20/4/24 @7pm John Mitchell 21/4/24 @10:30 Jacqueline Hennessy Church Care Marion McManus, C. Slattery, A. Corbett (CF) Bernie Kenny, Margaret Lantry (April)Counters Shannonbridge Servers; 20/4/24 L. Fitzpatrick, K. Rocke, D. O’Duffy(SB) 1/4/24 Clonfanlough A. Hennessy, R & O Daly, D O’Duffy
Mon April 15th RTE1 Upfront with Katie Hannon discusses “Religious Ethos in Schools”
MINISTRIES Readers: 13/4/24 @7pm Ruth Quirke (SB) 14/4/24 Bridie Coughlan (CF) Communion 13/4/24 @7pm Marian McManus 14/4/24 @10:30 Mary Kelly Church Care D. Fitzpatrick, D O’Carroll, L. Moran (CF) Bernie Kenny, Margaret Lantry (April)Counters Shannonbridge Servers; 13/4/24 H & E. Mitchell (SB) 14/4/24 Clonfanlough H. Guinan, O & E. Shrahan, L. Butler
Feast Days April 21st St Anselm (1033-1109) He was appointed Archbishop of Cantebury (England) in 1093.
SHANNONBRIDGE LOTTO Draw of April 8th 2024. Numbers drawn 2-5-13-24. No Winner Three Match 3 winners. Next draw April 15th ‘24. Jackpot €7,200
MEALS ON WHEELS : If you would like to avail of this service contact 087 2410587
Ardagh & Clonmacnois Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024 takes place 31st May – 5th June 2024. For information and bookings contact Joe Walsh Tours 01 2410800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie
CLONMACNOIS N.S. Enrolment for new pupils is now open.Contact the school on 74150 for Enrolment forms
CASH4CLOTHES Fundraiser for Clonmacnois National School Thank you to all who contributed items for this worthy cause.All Support is greatly appreciated.
NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION pilgrimage to Knock
Saturday evening 13th April: 7 p.m. Rosary; 7:30 p.m. Fr. Brendan Walsh; 8:30 p.m. Mass
Sunday 14th April: 11:00 a.m. Guided Adoration
1 p.m. Fr. Brendan Walsh "Behold The Lamb"
3 p.m. Mass: Bishop Thomas Deenihan
FOOT CARE: MOBILE Foot Health Practitioner Service House Calls Available Daytime and Evening: CONTACT Maura at : (086) 8053671 for appt..
ACTIVE RETIREMENT MEETING IN Killeens on Monday 15th April at 11:00am.
COMFORT HOMECARE ARE RECRUITING Community Health Care Workers for OffalyImmediate start. Email your CV to hrmanager@comforthomecare.ie or phone 085 1552460 for more information. Requirements: Full drivers license and own car. QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or working towards, experience in healthcare desirable. Employee benefits: Excellent rates of pay. Travel allowance. Flexible working hours. Ongoing training provided. Free Garda vetting. Free uniform.
SOCIAL DANCE PAT MULCHRONE back to MOORE HALL Ballydangan Athlone on Friday 26th April @9.30 Eircode N37 HT68
A FEW CHURCH AND PARISH DATES:
April 21st: Day of Prayer for Vocations
May 12th: The Ascension of the Lord
May `19th: Pentecost Sunday
May 26th: The most Holy Trinity
June 2nd: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Sat May 25th – 12 Noon First Holy Communion.(Clonfanlough)
Cemetery Masses/Pattern
Fri 2nd August 7pm Mullinakill (Glebe)
Sat August 3rd 7pm Clonmacnois Cemetery
Friday August 16th Cloniffeen 7pm
Parish Pattern Day Monday Sept 9th @7pm
Clonmacnois Pattern Day Sun Sept 15th@3pm
EASTER IN INDIA Manipur, India, has reestablished Easter as an annual holiday after Christian groups opposed a decision to declare it a working day in the state, where 41 per cent of the population is Christian. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum was among those arguing the order was offensive to the Christian community
‘SYNODALITY EXPLORED: FACING THE FUTURE TOGETHER’ – INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Knock Shrine will host this two-day conference in association with Notre Dame University, Australia on Friday 19th and Saturday, 20th April at St. John’s Welcome Centre from 10am to 4.15pm. Keynote speaker on both days will be Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops. The conference will be facilitated by Prof. Eamonn Conway, Advisor to the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. Guest speakers will include Prof. Renée Kohler-Ryan, University of Notre Dame, Julieann Moran, General Secretary of the Synodal Pathway in Ireland, Fr. Declan Hurley, Vicar General of the Diocese of Meath and Dr. Dermot Ryan, Director of Adult Faith Development for the Diocese of Ossory. See www.knockshrine.ie for more information. This is a free event and no booking is required. National Pilgrimage for Life The first National Pilgrimage for Life, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be celebrated on Saturday 4th May in Knock Shrine. The pilgrimage begins with Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica at 2.30pm, with Mass at 3pm Rosary Procession after Mass, weather permitting. Main celebrant & homilist will be Archbishop Francis Duffy. We invite you to join us in Knock to celebrate the gift of life & to pray for the protection of all human life.
The Youth 2000 Connaught retreat will take place in Calasanctius College, Oranmore, Co. Galway on the weekend of May 10th to 12th, consisting of workshops, talks, testimonies, music, prayer and time to relax & meet with others. Come along for the weekend or pop in & say hello! Donation only, 16-35yrs. To book a place or for more information, visit www.youth2000.ie or email connaught@youth2000.ie.
Would you like someone to talk to? SeniorLine is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open daily 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 45 91.Callers may feel isolated, alone, wish to discuss a problem in confidence, or for company during their day. SeniorLine’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support, to discuss options and to refer caller to other helpful services if necessary. So don’t be alone if sharing a problem would help. Phone SeniorLine 1800 80 45 91, open every day of the year 10am-10pm
All are welcome to our Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Movement All-Ireland Conference: Ignite Our Youth and Unite Families to be held in Knock, Co Mayo 17th & 18th May 2024 (Pentecost Weekend).
● Fri. 17th May 2024 free information day (9:00-6:00pm) in St. John’s Welcome Centre
● Sat. 18th May is a Flame of Love Formation Day in Knock House Hotel from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Registration is Required for this at www.flameoflove.ie or email info@flameoflove.ie.