Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 13th Aug 2006 - 19th Sun B
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
E-mail. clonmacnoispn@eircom.net
Shannonbridge
Masses: Mass @ 10am Mon, Thurs - Sat; Wed @ 9am. Tues 15th Aug is the feast of the Assumption of BVM, a Holy Day. Mass for the feast on Mon eve @ 8pm & Tues @ 12 noon
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €520. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Moran, M.Murphy, M.McManus
Eucharistic ministers: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: S.Grennan, S.Quinn
Altar Servers: Darragh, Graham, Megan, Ciara, Amy
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Clonfanlough
Feast of the Assumption, on Tues is a Holy Day. Mass @ 10.30 am
This Mass will be said for the late Pádraic Devery
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €282. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Egan, B.Dolan
Readers for next Sunday: C.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: N.Egan

Annual Pilgrim Prayer in Clonmacnois
This Sun 13th Aug from 5.30 - 6.30pm. All welcome
Cloniffeen Burial Ground
We hope to have Mass and special prayers there on Fri next,
18th Aug @ 7.30pm. All welcome.
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Shannonbridge Active Retirement Association
S.A.R.A will have an outing to Galway on Wednesday 16th August 2006. Interested parties should give their names to any member of the Committee as soon as possible. The Bus will be leaving from Shannonbridge @ 9:30 sharp.
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Clonmacnois Parish Pilgrimage to Knock
Sun 3rd Sept; a bus will go from the Parish as usual. The Fare will be €25. per person, and this will include Morning & Evening meals. If you wish to travel, please give your name to Darran Finnerty or Teresa Rohan ASAP.
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Knock Novena: 14th – 22nd August
Twice daily: - 3pm & 8.30pm
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Feast of St Ciaran – Pattern Day
We will celebrate Mass for the feast of St Ciaran, Sat 9th Sept in Clonmacnois @ 7pm. Pattern Day is Sun 10th Sept; Mass @ 3pm
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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
Places are still available for One-day Retreats on selected dates during Aug & Sept. Cost: €25. Includes boat fare, coffee and light lunch. Reservations are essential. Tel. 071-9861518

Helplink South, Athlone
Provides telephone alarms designed to help the elderly and disabled. If you are 65 or over and would like your name to be submitted for a grant please contact Helplink South on 090 -6445081