Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 2nd Sept 2007 - 22nd Sun C
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge - Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12noon Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough - Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am.
Adoration on the First Fri until 6pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €521. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Moran, M.Murphy, M.McManus
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O.Costello
Altar Servers for this week: Brian, Caitríona

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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €204. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Kelly, K.Kelly
Readers for next Sunday: S.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group E
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: P.Darcy

Mass for the First Fri eve will be in Clonmacnois @ 7pm


Pattern Sunday, Clonmacnois
The Bishop will lead the celebration on Sun 9th Sep, which is the actual feast of St Ciarán, beginning @ 3pm.
The visiting speaker will be Fr John Cullen.
"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."
(We ourselves hope to provide a cup of tea for those unable to go Ballinahown).
"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.

Again, we are asking all our trusted helpers to carry out their usual duties on the day.
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Would you like to use your skills to help others?
Viatores Christi is an Irish Catholic lay missionary association, founded in 1960, which recruits, trains & places people in areas of need overseas & at home. We currently have requests for volunteers for assignments in Africa, Asia, South America & Ireland.
We recruit from all types of backgrounds & professions.
If you would like to make a difference, come to an information session in St Mary's Presbytery, Athlone on Wed 5th Sept from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. For more info call 01-8749346 / 8728072.
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Carrying the Light
A series of 3 talks by Maureen Cahalan for all who are struggling with loss of any sort, whether through bereavement, separation, relationship, etc. in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe on Tuesdays 11th, 18th, 25th Sept from 7.30pm -9.30pm sharp.
These talks also helpful for those working with individuals who are dealing with life separation / loss issues.
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Children of Mary Retreat in St Michael's Church Ballinasloe, Mon 3rd Sep until Thurs 6th Sept. & 8pm. All welcome.