Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 1st May 2005 - 6thSun Easter A
Tel (090) 9674125
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Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Adoration on First Fri until 6pm - then Rosary & Benediction.
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €491. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.O'Duffy, M.Corbett, M.Moran
Eucharistic ministers: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: E.Quinn, P.Corbett
Altar Servers for this week: Darragh, Ruaidhrí, Michael, Graham
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €233. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Kelly, K.Kelly
Readers for next Sunday: S.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: D.McEvoy
Mass on next Sun for the late Kieran Higgins
Mass on First Fri in the Hall @ 7pm, followed by a Social, which will include tea & light refreshments, and Music.
The Social Group will meet in the Hall on Tues 3rd May @ 8.30pm

We celebrate the feast of the Ascension on next Sunday.
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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Helplink South
Is in the process of submitting names of potential clients who qualify for a grant to have a socially monitored alarm installed in their homes under the Scheme for Community Support for Older People. To qualify for this grant you must be over 65.
'If you would like to have your name included please contact us at Unit 16, A.C.T., Ballalley Lane, Parnell Sq., Athlone.
You may also phone us at 090-6445080.
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Alzheimer Society of Ireland – National Tea Day, Thurs 5th May
Could you host a Tea Break with your friends, at home or in the office? And give your support to the 22,000 Carers?
There are30, 000 people in Ireland with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia. If you would like to hold a tea break, contact our national office on 1850-931931 on how you can get your free tea pack, or e mail: teaday@alzheimer.ie
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Lough Derg - One-day Retreats begin on 30th April & continue on selected days. Cost: €25. Three-day Pilgrimages begin on 1st June to 13th August. For more info call 071-9861518
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Irish Cancer Society
Will hold an Information Evening on Colorectal Cancer in the Tullamore Court Hotel @ 7.30pm on Wed 11th May.
Light refreshments will be served.
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M.E. Awareness Week Meeting
In Gullanes Hotel, Ballinasloe on Mon 9th May @ 4pm.
Guest speaker: Dr Vance Spence, biologist & researcher of M.E
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Clonfert May Novena: begins Sun 1st May with Devotions @ 8pm.
'Mission Awareness' on Wed @ 8pm; Reflection on legacy of Pope John Paul on Thurs 5th May, @ 8pm.

Novelty Auction in High Street Hall on Fri next, 6th May @ 9.30pm