Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 5th July 2009 - 14th Sun B
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
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €493. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Murphy, M.McManus
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O.Costello
Altar Servers for this week: Megan, Andrea
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Winifred & Hubert Darcy
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €262. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Higgins, D.Guinan
Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group C Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: D.McEvoy

Blessing of Graves
We hope to have Mass with the Blessing of graves in the 'New Cemetery' in Clonmacnois on Sat 25th July @ 7pm.

Mass in Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm


Youth 2000 plan to have their Summer Festival at Clonmacnois from 13th - 16th August. The theme will be 'Know that the Living God is among you'. Visit www.youth2000.ie or call 01-6753690
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Knock Summer Youth Festival - 23rd - 26th July
"You are the Light of the World." 18 - 35 years - €70 - Free buses.
For more info visit www.knockshrine.ie/youthfestival
Call 094-9375035, 094-9388100 or 087-6927850.
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Interested in Training & Working in Care?
A 6 month full-time FETAC Level 5 "Healthcare Support" course will start in Birr soon. Suitable applicants may qualify for a FAS allowance; age 18 plus. Call 057-9123940.
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Important Notice on World Heritage Status Bid for Clonmacnois

Following a public meeting in Clonfanlough last September a group was set up to put pressure on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government (DEHLG) to arrange for a proper consultative process regarding the World Heritage Status Bid for Clonmacnois.
As the group has now secured this consultative process it has disbanded.
However they would like to draw your attention as to how this consultative process is proceeding and to encourage all groups and individuals in the area to engage in the process. Leaflets are available in the church and at the offices of Clonmacnois Visitor Centre.
DEHLG HAVE ANNOUNCED THAT A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ATHLONE SPRINGS HOTEL ON 29TH JULY 2009 @ 7.30PM – CONFIRMATION WILL BE IN FUTURE PARISH BULLETINS AND LOCAL PAPERS AND WE WOULD ENCOURAGE YOUR ATTENDANCE.
"Your views will help to shape the final plan."