Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 29th Oct 2006 - 30th Sun B
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
E-mail. clonmacnoispn@eircom.net
Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon, Tues, Thurs @ 10am; on First Fri @ 9am.
Wed is the Feast of All Saints, a Holy Day. Mass on Tues eve @ 8pm, on Wed @ 12 noon. Thurs is All Souls Day. There will also be Mass on Wed eve @ 8pm for our deceased.
Adoration will be on Thurs (not Fri) until 6pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €517. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend:
Altar Servers:
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Christina, John & Patrick Turley
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Clonfanlough
Mass on Wed for All Saints, a Holy Day, @ 10.30am
Mass on Thurs, All Souls Day, @ 7pm. (No Mass on Fri)
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €180. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: C.Healy, T.Milner
Readers for next Sunday:
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 4
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: D.McEvoy
Mass on next Sun for the late Brigid McEvoy
N.B. I will visit the sick & housebound on Thursday
Crime Victims Helpline
Are you a victim of crime? 'We offer support & information. For this confidential service call 1850-211407
www.crimevictimshelpline.ie
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Pastoral Centre, St Mel's College Longford
During Nov & Dec the following courses are available:
Ministry of the Word……..Wed 22nd & 29th Nov @ 8pm
Advent Liturgy……….Tues or Wed 14th or 15th Nov @ 7.30pm
Christmas Reflection………Wed & Thurs 20th & 21st Dec @ 7.30pm
Bible Study Course for 6 Mondays starting on 13th Nov @ 7.30pm
Fr Brian O'Reilly, S.V.D, will give this Course.
If you wish to attend any of these Courses, you are very welcome.
Let me know, or call the Centre on 043-48240
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Letter sent by College student to his Dad
Dear Dad,
$chool i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply can't think of anything I need, $o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card, a$ I would love to hear from you.
Love
Your $on
Father's Reply
Dear son,
I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics and oceaNOgrahy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOur student busy. Do NOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh.
Love
Dad
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Caring for Carers, Western Region
Care Management Workshops will start on Thurs 2nd Nov, and continue each Thurs in Health Centre Ballinasloe, from 8-10pm.
All family Carers welcome; no charge. Call 093-25362
Monday, October 30, 2006
Monday, October 23, 2006
GAA News from Conor Killeen
Speedy Recovery
Shannonbridge GAA club wish to extend their best wishes to Sean Ryan who is currently recovering from a Farm accident and is laid up at the moment.
Sean is a very passionate Shannonbridge supporter and has been involved in the club for many years and we wish him a quick recovery.
Joe Duffy is also currently back on the mend following a brief illness and is said to be in well on the road back to full health. Joe who recently retired from Football had a great Football career with the Bridge and also served as a selector last season, the club wish both men good health.
Speedy Recovery
Shannonbridge GAA club wish to extend their best wishes to Sean Ryan who is currently recovering from a Farm accident and is laid up at the moment.
Sean is a very passionate Shannonbridge supporter and has been involved in the club for many years and we wish him a quick recovery.
Joe Duffy is also currently back on the mend following a brief illness and is said to be in well on the road back to full health. Joe who recently retired from Football had a great Football career with the Bridge and also served as a selector last season, the club wish both men good health.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 22nd Oct 2006 - 29th Sun B - Mission Sun
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
E-mail. clonmacnoispn@eircom.net
Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €490. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M. McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Eucharistic ministers: Group 1
Readers for next Weekend:
Altar Servers: Michael, Shannen, Nicola, Kayleigh
Mass on next Sat eve for the McGuinness family deceased.
'Months Mind' Mass for Martin Burke on next Sun
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €221. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Maleney, H.Hynes
Readers for next Sunday: C.Norton
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: B.Coughlan
Meeting for parents / guardians of children preparing for First Confession & Communion on next Thurs @ 7.30pm in School.
Mission Sun: Theme: To the Whole World
Mission is sharing. Christians are invited to support the work of missionaries in their efforts to bring the Gospel message of love to the whole world. People are asked to be as generous as possible in the Propagation of the Faith collection which will be sent in its entirety to a Young Church.
“What we do is less than a drop in the ocean;
But if it were missing, the ocean would lack something.”
(Mother Teresa)
A one-legged school teacher from Scotland came to J. Hudson Taylor to offer himself for service in China. “With only one leg, why do you think of going as a missionary?” Asked Taylor. “I do not see those with two legs going” replied George Scott. He was accepted.
(Pillar of Fire, 1-1-83)
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Crime Victims Helpline
Are you a victim of crime? 'We offer support & information. For this confidential service call 1850-211407
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Final Outing
The last outing organised under the auspices of Shannonbridge Community Youth Development Group will take place in early November. The proposed destination is the 7Up Christmas on Ice-Skating Rink in the R.D.S. This trip will be open to all who were registered members of the S.C.Y.D.G. from 2001 - 2005, and depending on interest, other children & parents may accompany the group. For further details contact Darran Finnerty, 086-8776273.
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Training Course for Acting for Camera
Mon, Tues, Wed 6/7/8th Nov from 7-11.30pm in Prince of Wales Hotel. Min age is 16. Contact Shane Munro on 074-9126994.
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Portiuncula Stroke Support Group
Meeting on 25th Oct @ 7pm in Ballinasloe Health Centre.
Topic: Citizens Advice Office.
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Many thanks to all who supported the recent Hospice Coffee Morning, which realised €350.
Sunday 22nd Oct 2006 - 29th Sun B - Mission Sun
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
E-mail. clonmacnoispn@eircom.net
Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €490. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M. McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Eucharistic ministers: Group 1
Readers for next Weekend:
Altar Servers: Michael, Shannen, Nicola, Kayleigh
Mass on next Sat eve for the McGuinness family deceased.
'Months Mind' Mass for Martin Burke on next Sun
????
Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €221. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Maleney, H.Hynes
Readers for next Sunday: C.Norton
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: B.Coughlan
Meeting for parents / guardians of children preparing for First Confession & Communion on next Thurs @ 7.30pm in School.
Mission Sun: Theme: To the Whole World
Mission is sharing. Christians are invited to support the work of missionaries in their efforts to bring the Gospel message of love to the whole world. People are asked to be as generous as possible in the Propagation of the Faith collection which will be sent in its entirety to a Young Church.
“What we do is less than a drop in the ocean;
But if it were missing, the ocean would lack something.”
(Mother Teresa)
A one-legged school teacher from Scotland came to J. Hudson Taylor to offer himself for service in China. “With only one leg, why do you think of going as a missionary?” Asked Taylor. “I do not see those with two legs going” replied George Scott. He was accepted.
(Pillar of Fire, 1-1-83)
????
Crime Victims Helpline
Are you a victim of crime? 'We offer support & information. For this confidential service call 1850-211407
????
Final Outing
The last outing organised under the auspices of Shannonbridge Community Youth Development Group will take place in early November. The proposed destination is the 7Up Christmas on Ice-Skating Rink in the R.D.S. This trip will be open to all who were registered members of the S.C.Y.D.G. from 2001 - 2005, and depending on interest, other children & parents may accompany the group. For further details contact Darran Finnerty, 086-8776273.
????
Training Course for Acting for Camera
Mon, Tues, Wed 6/7/8th Nov from 7-11.30pm in Prince of Wales Hotel. Min age is 16. Contact Shane Munro on 074-9126994.
????
Portiuncula Stroke Support Group
Meeting on 25th Oct @ 7pm in Ballinasloe Health Centre.
Topic: Citizens Advice Office.
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Many thanks to all who supported the recent Hospice Coffee Morning, which realised €350.
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 8th Oct 2006 - 27th Sun B
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
E-mail. clonmacnoispn@eircom.net
Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon @ 9.45am; rest of week @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €508. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: G.Brennan, D.Deeley, C.Quinn
Eucharistic ministers: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend:
Altar Servers: Brian, Ruaidhrí, Ailbhe, Tara, Mary Ann
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €182. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Walshe, R.Guinan
Readers for next Sunday: A. & L. Devery
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: K.Kelly
Mass on next Sun for the late Tim Devery
Meeting of Social Group on this Mon @ 8.30pm
Ard Chiaráin: Rosary said each eve Mon to Fri for Oct @ 7pm
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'Many thanks to all those who supported the Church Gate Collection last weekend for the Offaly Assoc. for the Mentally Handicapped: Shannonbridge, €197. Clonfanlough, €114.80.'
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Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club
Charity Gala Night for the Alzheimer Assoc. with Carol Bone.
Haydens hotel, on Wed 11th Oct @ 7.30pm. Adm: €8.00
Member's Competition: Autumn Colours.
Grower's Competition: Photo of your own garden.
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Offaly Co Council - Sraid / Village Plans
The Council invites submissions for consideration during the preparation of draft plans for various locations in the County;
For Clonfanlough, on Wed 18th Oct, 4 - 7pm, in the Hall.
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M.E. Support Group Meeting
Wed 11th Oct in Gullanes Hotel @ 8pm
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Teenage Years - "A Mine Field"
Meeting the Challenges of Young Adulthood, for parents & professionals; in Days Hotel Tullamore, Sat 14th Oct, 10am - 4pm.
Cost: €15.00 (light lunch provided). Call 057-8664513
Presented by the H.S.E. (Rita Kelly)
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October is Mission Month
We remember our own call to Mission, to build up the Body of Christ wherever we are. Everybody has some gift to offer in the service of others. If we fail, others will suffer in some way.
We both welcome those who come as strangers in our midst, and support those in our parish who struggle to bring about a caring and involved community based on Gospel values. Our common calling is to promote the message of Christ in word and deed, and 'to take a full, active and conscious participation' in the Liturgy.
For this reason we are always happy to hear from people who are willing to offer their services in the parish - to use their skills and talents for the good of others and the glory of God.
Many thanks to all those who are doing so already.
Sunday 8th Oct 2006 - 27th Sun B
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
E-mail. clonmacnoispn@eircom.net
Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon @ 9.45am; rest of week @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €508. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: G.Brennan, D.Deeley, C.Quinn
Eucharistic ministers: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend:
Altar Servers: Brian, Ruaidhrí, Ailbhe, Tara, Mary Ann
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €182. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Walshe, R.Guinan
Readers for next Sunday: A. & L. Devery
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: K.Kelly
Mass on next Sun for the late Tim Devery
Meeting of Social Group on this Mon @ 8.30pm
Ard Chiaráin: Rosary said each eve Mon to Fri for Oct @ 7pm
????
'Many thanks to all those who supported the Church Gate Collection last weekend for the Offaly Assoc. for the Mentally Handicapped: Shannonbridge, €197. Clonfanlough, €114.80.'
????
Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club
Charity Gala Night for the Alzheimer Assoc. with Carol Bone.
Haydens hotel, on Wed 11th Oct @ 7.30pm. Adm: €8.00
Member's Competition: Autumn Colours.
Grower's Competition: Photo of your own garden.
????
Offaly Co Council - Sraid / Village Plans
The Council invites submissions for consideration during the preparation of draft plans for various locations in the County;
For Clonfanlough, on Wed 18th Oct, 4 - 7pm, in the Hall.
????
M.E. Support Group Meeting
Wed 11th Oct in Gullanes Hotel @ 8pm
????
Teenage Years - "A Mine Field"
Meeting the Challenges of Young Adulthood, for parents & professionals; in Days Hotel Tullamore, Sat 14th Oct, 10am - 4pm.
Cost: €15.00 (light lunch provided). Call 057-8664513
Presented by the H.S.E. (Rita Kelly)
????
October is Mission Month
We remember our own call to Mission, to build up the Body of Christ wherever we are. Everybody has some gift to offer in the service of others. If we fail, others will suffer in some way.
We both welcome those who come as strangers in our midst, and support those in our parish who struggle to bring about a caring and involved community based on Gospel values. Our common calling is to promote the message of Christ in word and deed, and 'to take a full, active and conscious participation' in the Liturgy.
For this reason we are always happy to hear from people who are willing to offer their services in the parish - to use their skills and talents for the good of others and the glory of God.
Many thanks to all those who are doing so already.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
GAA News from Conor Killeen
Congratulations
Shannonbridge GAA club wish to congratulate Shane Killeen and his wife Sinead for the birth of their new born daughter Ciara.
Senior Hurling Final
While attending the Offaly senior hurling final last Sunday between Birr and Coolderry, I was sitting in the stand with a friend from outside the County and we were both astonished at the level of verbal abuse a small number of supporters in the stand were giving to match officials and players on the field.
There were a lot of Children in attendance as well as hundreds of other spectators who had to endure and listen to these supporters(both young men and women) as they hurled verbal abuse throughout the game.
There were similar scenes that were highlighted in Thurles this year when Clare goalkeeper Davy Fitzgerald shipped serious abuse from Cork Fans from behind the goal.
These fans should be warned by Officals and if they continue, should be removed from the ground, there is no place for this in the GAA as Players and officials give up their free time and weekends to line out for their respective teams and should not be subject to this abuse from people who have probably never kicked or pucked a ball in their life.
Congratulations
Shannonbridge GAA club wish to congratulate Shane Killeen and his wife Sinead for the birth of their new born daughter Ciara.
Senior Hurling Final
While attending the Offaly senior hurling final last Sunday between Birr and Coolderry, I was sitting in the stand with a friend from outside the County and we were both astonished at the level of verbal abuse a small number of supporters in the stand were giving to match officials and players on the field.
There were a lot of Children in attendance as well as hundreds of other spectators who had to endure and listen to these supporters(both young men and women) as they hurled verbal abuse throughout the game.
There were similar scenes that were highlighted in Thurles this year when Clare goalkeeper Davy Fitzgerald shipped serious abuse from Cork Fans from behind the goal.
These fans should be warned by Officals and if they continue, should be removed from the ground, there is no place for this in the GAA as Players and officials give up their free time and weekends to line out for their respective teams and should not be subject to this abuse from people who have probably never kicked or pucked a ball in their life.
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 1st Oct 2006 - 26th Sun B
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
E-mail. clonmacnoispn@eircom.net
Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am. Adoration on First Fri until 6pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €406. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend:
Altar Servers: Dean, Michael, Shannen, Nicola, Kayleigh
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €166. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Guinan, A.Guinan
Readers for next Sunday: I.Maleney
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 5
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: P.Darcy
Mass on First Fri @ 7pm for the late Larry & Brigid Rohan
'Month's Mind' Mass for Stephen Lantry on next Sun
Station Mass on Mon @ 7.30pm at the home of E. & T.Rohan, Ballyhearth.
Day for Life 2006
For more info visit www.dayforlife.org
Concerned about defective hearing?
SARA will sponsor a talk on this topic, by a qualified person, on Tues 10th Oct @ 10.30am in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.
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Arthritis Ireland, Midland Branch
Will hold an Information & Awareness Day in the Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar on this Sun 1st Oct from 2 to 6pm. Adm. is free.
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Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Will hold a Public Information / Awareness eve in the Bridge House Tullamore on Wed 4th Oct @ 7.30pm. It is for all those currently taking care of someone who suffers from Alzheimer's disease or a related Dementia, and / or needs clarification on the disease.
Anyone interested is invited to come & listen and ask questions.
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Millennium Partnership Fund 2006 -2007
You may be eligible for funding if you are a college student and a resident in the West Offaly Partnership area.
Information & application forms are available from WOP, Crank House Banagher. Tel. 057-9151622.
Closing date for applications is Fri 6th Oct. 5pm.
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Offaly Co Childcare Committee, Ltd
There will be a Refresher First Aid course on Sat 14th Oct in St Mary's Youth & Community Centre. ( you must have completed First Aid training within the last 2 years). Cost is €25.
For more info contact 057-9135878. (Lisa Doyle)
There will be a Seminar for parents of Pre-school children, on Sat 14th Oct in the Bridge House Hotel Tullamore. Cost is €15.
The topic of the seminar is the Stages of Development of the child 0-6 years. Guest speaker is Alice Quinn, Educational Consultant.
For more info contact 057-9135878. (Colette Murphy)
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God qualifies (anon)
"God doesn’t call the qualified;
He qualifies the called."
Sunday 1st Oct 2006 - 26th Sun B
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
E-mail. clonmacnoispn@eircom.net
Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am. Adoration on First Fri until 6pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €406. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend:
Altar Servers: Dean, Michael, Shannen, Nicola, Kayleigh
????
Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €166. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Guinan, A.Guinan
Readers for next Sunday: I.Maleney
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 5
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: P.Darcy
Mass on First Fri @ 7pm for the late Larry & Brigid Rohan
'Month's Mind' Mass for Stephen Lantry on next Sun
Station Mass on Mon @ 7.30pm at the home of E. & T.Rohan, Ballyhearth.
Day for Life 2006
For more info visit www.dayforlife.org
Concerned about defective hearing?
SARA will sponsor a talk on this topic, by a qualified person, on Tues 10th Oct @ 10.30am in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.
????
Arthritis Ireland, Midland Branch
Will hold an Information & Awareness Day in the Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar on this Sun 1st Oct from 2 to 6pm. Adm. is free.
????
Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Will hold a Public Information / Awareness eve in the Bridge House Tullamore on Wed 4th Oct @ 7.30pm. It is for all those currently taking care of someone who suffers from Alzheimer's disease or a related Dementia, and / or needs clarification on the disease.
Anyone interested is invited to come & listen and ask questions.
????
Millennium Partnership Fund 2006 -2007
You may be eligible for funding if you are a college student and a resident in the West Offaly Partnership area.
Information & application forms are available from WOP, Crank House Banagher. Tel. 057-9151622.
Closing date for applications is Fri 6th Oct. 5pm.
????
Offaly Co Childcare Committee, Ltd
There will be a Refresher First Aid course on Sat 14th Oct in St Mary's Youth & Community Centre. ( you must have completed First Aid training within the last 2 years). Cost is €25.
For more info contact 057-9135878. (Lisa Doyle)
There will be a Seminar for parents of Pre-school children, on Sat 14th Oct in the Bridge House Hotel Tullamore. Cost is €15.
The topic of the seminar is the Stages of Development of the child 0-6 years. Guest speaker is Alice Quinn, Educational Consultant.
For more info contact 057-9135878. (Colette Murphy)
????
God qualifies (anon)
"God doesn’t call the qualified;
He qualifies the called."
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