Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 30th April 2006 - 3rd Sun Easter B
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Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Adoration after Mass on First Fri until 6pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €466. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Eucharistic ministers: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: S.Grennan, S.Quinn
Altar Servers: Darragh, Graham, Megan, Ciara, Amy
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Clonfanlough
Mass on First Fri @ 7pm
First Communion Mass on Sat @ 12noon
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €228. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: Parents of First Communion children
Readers for next Sunday: H.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: A.Rohan

Ard Chiaráin
Rosary prayed during May, Mon - Fri @ 7pm. All welcome.

Bishop's Pastoral Visit
Bishop C.O'Reilly plans to visit the parish next Fri, and will start the day by joining us for the celebration of Mass @ 10am.
Afterwards, he will visit the two schools, & attend to other matters.
In the evening he will meet with the Parish Pastoral Council @ 8pm in Clonfanlough Hall
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Celebration of Confirmation
We celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in Shannonbridge Church on Sun 14th May at the 12 noon Mass.
The Ceremony of Light (Family Preparation) will take place in Clonfanlough Church on Wed 3rd May @ 8pm.
Special Choir Practice on Mon eve,1st May @ 8pm in Clonfanlough
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Trócaire Lenten Appeal
Many thanks for your very generous contributions, which came to €3,810.00. This amount has been sent to Trócaire.
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Clonmacnois N.S. enrolment
Wed, 17th May @ 7.30pm. Parents who wish to send their children to the school in Sept 2006 are invited to an information evening on that date, when they will have the opportunity to visit the school and talk to the teachers. If you are unable to attend, please contact the school during that week.
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AWARE - helping to defeat depression
Public Lecture on 'Mental Well-being', on Wed 10th May in the Bridge House Tullamore @ 8pm. Adm is free.
Speaker will be John Masterson, psychologist.
Light refreshments will be served. Helpline is 1890-303302
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Summer Social in Clonfanlough Hall
Fri 19th May, beginning with Mass @ 7pm.
Music is by the Midnight Melodies, and all who enjoy music and dancing are welcome.
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Evening of Prayer for Vocations
Sat 6th May from 7-8.30pm, at Clonmacnois. Join us to pray for the future of Religious Life, while drawing inspiration from the past.