Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 8th Jan 2006 - Baptism of Jesus B
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Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €513. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Kelly, T.Goldie
Eucharistic ministers: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: D.Finnerty, C.Doolan
Altar Servers: Darragh, Graham, Megan, Ciara, Amy
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Flo Murray
Mass on next Sun for the late Michael Brennan

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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €187. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Maleney, H.Hynes
Readers for next Sunday: I.McEvoy, C.Egan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: D.McEvoy
Mass on next Sat for the late Petie Kelly @ 12noon
Mass on next Sun for the late Sonny Egan

I will visit the sick & housebound on next Fri 13th Jan

The Year to come – some central Feasts in 2006
The centre
of the whole liturgical year is the Paschal Triduum of the Lord, crucified, buried and risen, which will culminate in the solemn Vigil of Easter, during the holy night that will end with the dawn of the 16th April – Easter Sunday.
Every Sunday, as a weekly Easter, holy Church makes present that great and saving deed by which Christ has forever conquered sin and death. From Easter there comes forth and are reckoned all the days we keep holy: Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, 1st March;
the Ascension of the Lord, 28th May; and Pentecost, 4th June;
First Sunday of Advent, 3rd Dec.
Likewise, in the feasts of the Holy Mother of God, of the apostles and saints, and in the commemoration of all the faithful departed, the pilgrim Church on earth proclaims the resurrection of Christ the Lord.
The Sacrament of Confirmation: the date set by the Bishop is 14th May 2006, in Shannonbridge.
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Wedding Celebration
Congratulations to David Fitzpatrick & Dympna Quinn, who were married last weekend in Ferbane Church. Ad multos annos!
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An Invitation
There will be a Meeting in Shannonbridge Hall on next Sat 14th Jan to discuss the future of the Village.
Shannonbridge has had little or no housing, industry or any development in recent years.
If you wish to reverse this trend and help to promote the interests of your village, please attend this meeting.
The West Offaly Partnership will attend, and will work with the community to build a better future for all in Shannonbridge.
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The local branch of the Irish Guide Dogs
Will have their annual collection next weekend. The organisation relies completely on voluntary donations to offer guide dogs, long cane & independent living skills training to the blind & visually impaired. They need volunteers; if you can help, call Arnold Walsh on 090-9747196, or Deirdre Keaveney on 093-527220.