Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 22nd April 2007 - 3rd Sun Easter C
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
G-mail. cpnewsl@gmail.com

Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €460. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell
Eucharistic ministers: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: C.Mannion, E.Quinn
Altar Servers for this week: Ailbhe, Aoife
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Kieran Joe Mannion

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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €277. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Norton, H.Darcy
Readers for next Sunday: D.Norton
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group A
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: N.Egan
Mass on next Sun for the late Lil & Tom O'Connor

Parish Pastoral Council
Meeting on this Mon 23rd April in Clonfanlough @ 8pm

Vocation Sun 29th April
'Join us for a Prayer Service in Clonmacnois on Sat 28th April (eve of Vocation Sun) @ 6pm'. All welcome, as "the Lord has a plan for each of us; He calls each one of us by name. Our task is to learn how to listen, to perceive his call." (Pope Benedict
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Unwanted Clothes & Shoes
Will be collected on next Wed 25th April at the Car parks beside the Halls in Shannonbridge and Clonfanlough before 12 noon. 'All types of clean, dry, ladies, gents, children's clothing, bed linen, curtains, towels & shoes'.
The name of the group is Umbra Collections, and your support helps to educate poor children in Africa. The group is from Clones.
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Offaly Co Childcare Committee, Ltd
Will hold a Coffee Morning for parents with young children in Shannonbridge Hall on Thurs 3rd May from 11 to 12.30 approx.
"Meet other parents, have a chat, book for our Parent Seminar with David Coleman and have some fun with the children.
We will bring toys, materials and childcare information."

The above Committee is also hosting a Play & Developing Child Course in Tullamore. The course is for parents, childminders & those considering working with young children.
For more info contact Catherine on 057-9135878.
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Alzheimer's Tea Day
Thurs 3rd May - 'to support your local Alzheimer Society services you are invited to host a Tea Break. Simply freephone 1800-719 820 to receive your party pack.'
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Trócaire Collection
Many thanks for your donations. We have sent €3,900 to the Fund.
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First Holy Communion, Clonfanlough Church,12th May @ 12noon.
We are in the final days of preparation with the children, who are
Ethan Mulrooney, Athene Hynes, Laura Kelly, Lauren Daly,
Ronan Devery, Barry Rohan, Jack Darcy.
There will be a Meeting for the Parents on Mon 30th April @ 8pm.