Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 10th Feb 2008 - 1st Sun Lent A
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; Mass on Thurs for the late Eric Luker
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €419. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell
Eucharistic ministers: Group 1
Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett
Altar Servers for this week: Megan, Michaela
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Clonfanlough
Mass for Lent on Mon @ 7pm to be said for the late Tom Mannion
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €303. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: E.Egan, A.McEvoy
Readers for next Sunday: I.McEvoy
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group E Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: N.Egan
Mass on next Sun for the late Lish & Jimmy Devery

Mon 11th Feb is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, a world-wide day of prayer for the sick.
The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick & Elderly will be offered to those who need it during the Masses.

Youth 2000 will have a Vigil Service from 11pm to 4am on 15 / 16th Feb in the Prayer Centre, Clonmacnois, starting with Mass. All welcome to pray for the renewal of faith & evangelisation of Ireland. For more information contact Helen on 086-1678027.
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ST CIARAN'S YOUTH CLUB Meeting on Mon 11th Feb @ 8pm,
Shannonbridge Hall. All parents /guardians of young people aged 8 to 18 years in the area are invited to attend, if they wish to let their children join the youth club.
A group of adults has been trained to help with running the club.
Your support is vital to get this project up & going.
For more info contact Eileen Kelly, Rural Youth Clubs Co-ordinator with the Midlands Youth Service, on 64-77075 or 087-6814560.
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TRÓCAIRE Campaign for Lent
Part of the programme this year is to help developing countries adapt to climate change, (which is having disastrous consequences for the poorest), and influence world leaders to respond & support.
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Sonas Independent Living Bungalows
Cloghanboy, Athlone, with back up facilities in adjacent Sonas Care Centre; "suitable for older persons & people with disabilities".
For more info contact Mary on 64-71018 / 087-7665638
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Umbra Clothing Collection - for poor children in Africa
Tues 19th Feb, Parish Hall Carpark, Shannonbridge.
Collection of all types of clean, dry, ladies, gents & children's clothing; also bed linen, curtains, towels & shoes.
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Computer Skills by distance learning
'I you have any form of disability and are interested in learning how to use a computer, this may be for you. All participants must be registered with FÁS. Contact Majella on 057-9341272.
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Co Offaly Childminding Initiative will host a Relaxation & Aromatherapy night for Childminders on 13th Feb @ 7.30pm in Tullamore. For more info contact Fiona on 057-9370630
Play & Developing Child Course in Tullamore on 16th, 23rd Feb & 8th March. For more info call Tracey on 057-9135878