Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 19th July 2009 - 16th 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: €398. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen
Eucharistic ministers: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: Group 5, C.Mannion, C.Doolan
Altar Servers for this week: Siobhan, Caitríona
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €235. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Walshe, R.Gunning
Readers for next Sunday: I.McEvoy
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group E Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: P.Darcy
Mass on next Sun for the late Kieran Kelly

Blessing of Graves
Mass with the Blessing of graves in Clonmacnois on Sat 25th July @ 7pm. This will replace the evening Mass in Shannonbridge.
In Glebe on Mon 3rd Aug @ 7.pm
Questions people askQ. Why must we have so many interruptions at Mass like standing, kneeling, shaking hands etc.? I would much prefer a quiet, uninterrupted Mass.A. Silent worship is wonderful in its own place, but the celebration of the Eucharist is a community prayer, which recognises the presence of the Lord, not only in the consecrated host but also in the gathered community, in the word and in the mission to go out in love and service. ‘Though there are many of us we form a single body, because we all have a share in the one loaf’ (1 Cor. 10:17). Sharing responses, gestures and movements with others is recognition of Christ in the body that is the community.(Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap)
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World Heritage Status Bid for Clonmacnois
Following a meeting in Clonfanlough Hall, many showed an interest in attending the Public Meeting in the Athlone Springs Hotel on 29th July @ 7.30pm. It is proposed that a bus will leave from Clonfanlough Church & Shannonbridge Church @ 6.45pm on the evening to facilitate those who wish to travel.
'Your views will help to shape the final plan'.
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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
They are also looking for volunteers to host some of the priests & religious, who will be attending the Festival
For more info call 086-3025442 or 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.