Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 15th Feb 2009 -6 B
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am


Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €504. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett
Altar Servers for this week: Megan, Andrea, Aoife
Anniversary Mass on next Sun for Eugene Sheehy

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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €280. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Guinan, A.Guinan
Readers for next Sunday: D.Boland
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group E
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: A.Rohan
Mass on next Sun for the late Tommy & Rose Rohan



Questions people ask:
Q. Why did Jesus tell some of the people he cured to tell nobody? Surely we are called to give witness to the works of God?
A. There are two reasons for what is called the ‘messianic secret’. The Messiah was popularly expected to be a political leader at the head of an uprising, an expectation that would have impeded his true mission. Secondly, too much excitement about miracles would only generate a mass hysteria, making it very difficult to get his teaching across; especially his mission to suffer and die on our behalf, and his message to us to ‘take up our cross and follow him’.
(Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)
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Viatores Christi
Would you like to use your skills to make a difference?
Since 1960 Viatores Christi has aimed to respond to needs overseas and at home by giving people an opportunity to share their lives and skills with those in need. People from all backgrounds and professions join in being Catholic lay Missionary development workers – who want to challenge themselves to make a difference in the world, however big or small.
If you are interested in learning more, there will be an Information & recruitment session in St Mary’s Presbytery Athlone on Wed 18th Feb @ 7.30pm. For more info call Martin on 01-8689986.
Also you may visit www.viatoreschristi.com
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Dealing with Stress in today’s Society
The West Offaly Education Project will run a 6-week Course on this topic beginning on Tues 24th Feb in Gallen Community School Ferbane from 7.30 – 9.30pm. This Course is for men only.
The fee is €40.00. For more info call Michelle on 057-9351392, or Steve on 057-9151622.
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Co Offaly Childminding Initiative
Has organised an exciting Calendar of events for Childminders.
Pleased contact Fiona on 057-9370630 for more info