Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 9th July 2006 - 14th Sun B
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
E-mail. clonmacnoispn@eircom.net

Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €552. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Killeen, A.Keena, J.Kelly
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: S.Grennan, S.Quinn
Altar Servers: Dean, Michael, Shannen, Nicola, Kayleigh
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Jimmy Mooney

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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €161. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Kelly, K.Kelly
Readers for next Sunday: H.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: P.Darcy

Blessing of Graves
We hope to have Mass with the Blessing of graves in the 'New Cemetery' in Clonmacnois on Fri 4th August @ 7.30pm.

Questions people ask
Q. Will the recently discovered Gospel of Judas cast doubts on the other gospels & some of the Church's teaching?
A. The document you refer to was written at least a hundred years after the life of Christ, probably even much later. There are several other so-called gospels, which are of historical interest but lack the authenticity of faith that is to be found in the four gospels which were accepted by the Church as inspired by the Holy Spirit. So, don't expect any change in our fundamental beliefs.
( Fr O'Flynn - Intercom)
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Summer Youth Festival @ Knock with Youth 2000
This will take place from Thurs 27th July to Sun 30th July. This Festival is a joint effort of Youth 2000 & Knock Youth Ministry.
This Festival will include talks, prayer, sharing, fun & games, and promises to be a great opportunity for young people from all around Ireland to explore their Catholic faith and make many new friends.
Youth 2000 is an organisation of young people (aged 15 - 35) who work to spread the good news of the Catholic faith throughout Ireland. It is one of the New Movements in the Church referred to and welcomed in recent years by the late Pope John Paul. Youth 2000 runs regular weekend residential retreats for 15 - 35 year olds as well as prayer groups, school retreats and parish missions.
There is no charge for the festival - donations only. Special buses available from some locations - just bring a sleeping bag.
Contact Ann at 094-9388100 or Catríona at 01-6753690
More info to be found in Church porch. Visit www.youth2000.ie
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Pilgrimage to Fatima - departing 19th September
7 nights, Full Board / en Suite, Hotel Avenida, Guided Tours.
Fare: €699.00 plus Insurance €25, if required.
Spiritual Director, Fr John Naughton, Eyrecourt
With Lauri Duffy Travel, specialists in Pilgrim Tours to Fatima.
For more details phone Nuala on 090-9674158
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Lough Derg
3 Day Pilgrimage
You may begin your pilgrimage any day from 1st June to 13th Aug
Cost: €45.00, which includes boat fare & accommodation