Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 24th April 2005 - 5th Sun Easter A
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Shannonbridge
Masses:
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €511. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Eucharistic ministers: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: D.Finnerty, G.Hoysted
Altar Servers for this week: Shannen, Nicola, Brian, Kayleigh
Mass next Sun for the late Mae Rocke, Nancy & Michael Kelly
Mass next Sat eve for the late Kieran Joe Mannion

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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €206. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: T.Rohan, A.Rohan
Readers for next Sunday: C.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: B.Coughlan
Mass on next Sun for the late Pat Rigney & family

Congratulations & every blessing to the young people, who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Thursday
'Nuntio vobis gaudium magnum, habemus Papom.'
The First words of Pope Benedict XVI:
"Dear brothers and sisters,
After the Great Pope John Paul II, the cardinals have elected me, a simple, humble worker in the Lord's vineyard.
I am comforted by the fact that the Lord knows how to work and act even with insufficient instruments. And above all, I entrust myself to your prayers.
With the joy of the risen Lord and confidence in his constant help, we will go forward. The Lord will help us and Mary his most holy mother will be alongside us. Thank you."

Lord, guide Pope Benedict with the continuing presence of your Spirit in the days ahead. Let him be the 'simple, humble worker in your vineyard.'
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First Holy Communion
In Shannonbridge on Sun 8th May @ 12 noon Parish Mass;
In Clonfanlough on Sat 14th May @12 noon.
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Stroke Care Support Group
Ms Mary Gormley, Social Worker Older Persons Services, will speak on 'Benefits & Entitlements post Stroke' in the Health Centre Ballinasloe on 27th April, 7-8pm
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Parenting Course - in Shannonbridge Hall, starting on Tues 26th April @ 7pm. This course is free of charge. To book a place on this course contact Liz @ 087-2410587
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Summer Social in Clonfanlough Hall
On Fri 6th May, beginning with Mass @ 7pm.
Tea and light refreshments and Music will follow this.
The Social Group will meet in the Hall on Tues 3rd May @ 8.30pm
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Ard Chiaráin Prayer Centre: Fr John Cullen will give a talk on Tues 26th April @ 8pm. All welcome.