Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 12th Aug 2007 - 19th Sun C
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge - Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12noon Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough - Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon, Tues, Thurs-Sat @ 10am
Wednesday 15th Aug is the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady
A Holy Day: Mass @ 8pm Tues & 12 noon Wed.
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €423. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Eucharistic ministers: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, S.Grennan, P.Duffy
Altar Servers for this week: Ailbhe, Aoife
Mass on next Sat eve for the Halloran family deceased.

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Clonfanlough
Wednesday 15th Aug is the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady
A Holy Day: Mass @ 10.30am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €238. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Noble, D.Fitzgerald
Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group B
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: B.Coughlan
We hope to have Mass with the Blessing of the Graves on Mon 20th August in Cloniffeen, @ 7pm.
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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Will take place on Sun 2nd Sept beginning with the blessing of the sick @ 2.30pm.

Pattern Sunday, Clonmacnois
The Bishop will lead the celebration on Sun 9th Sep, which is the actual feast of St Ciarán.
"All those who wish to walk the ancient pilgrim way from Ballinahown to Clonmacnois assemble at Ballinahown car park @ 11am. After Mass visitors will be welcome to enjoy musical entertainment & light refreshments in Ballinahown Hall.
There will also be an all night Prayer Vigil for young people aged 17 to 25 years, 8.30pm - 5pm. Contact Fr Patsy on 087-6505882."
We ourselves, locally, will celebrate the feast on Fri eve 7th Sept.
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Youth 2000 will have a Vigil Service from 11pm to 4am on 17th - 18th Aug in the Prayer Centre, Clonmacnois, starting with Mass. All welcome to pray for the renewal of faith & evangelisation of Ireland. This Vigil is held on the third Fri of every month. For more information contact Helen on 086-1678027.
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Study Theology from Home
"You can now study theology, either for its own sake or for a degree, from the comfort of your home! The Dominicans in Tallaght are offering a full programme through distance learning - following the method of the Open University - consisting of 15-week modules and supported by a network of centres around the country.
For further information contact The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Phone 01-4048127 / 4048124
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Congratulations and best wishes to Dearbháile Ryan and Tom Thompson, who were married recently in Shannonbridge Church.

Congratulations & felicitations to Fr John Killeen (Toher), who is celebrating the Golden Jubilee of his priestly ordination.