Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 14th March 2010 – 4th Lent C
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; also on Tues @ 8pm, Vigil Mass for St Patrick. Mass on the Holy Day Wed @ 12noon; this Mass will be said for the late Darren Egan.
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €514. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Murphy, M.McManus
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 2, C.Casey, E.Quinn
Altar Servers for this week: Michaela, Oisin, Andrea

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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €229. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Kenny, M.Lantry
Readers for next Sunday: A. & L.Devery
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group C
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: D.McEvoy
Feast of St Patrick is next Wed, a Holy Day; Mass will be said for the late Joe Darcy @10.30am.

Questions people askQ. What is the role of the elder son in the parable of the Prodigal Son?A. If we overlook the elder son we fail to see the original purpose of the parable which was addressed to the people who were scandalised by the fact that Jesus attracted sinners and broke a pious taboo by eating at table with them. The elder son’s favourite word is ‘never’. He never went away, he never asked for more … but he never shared his father’s compassion. He represents people who cry out for justice but never show any forgiveness. The ability to forgive is the surest sign of the presence of the Holy Spirit.
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 19th March beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 086-7746763.
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Offaly Co Childcare Committee
Will hold an information night on the “Free pre-school year” on Mon 22nd March from 7.30 – 9pm in Birr, Tullamore & Edenderry.
For more info call 057-9135878.
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Reflection for Mother's Day - from Brazil
She walks along the edge of the river with a bundle on her head.
All day she washes clothes to earn only a pittance.
She catches cold and doesn't complain.
She makes the child's milk,
She sweeps the house and cleans the table,
And clears out the shelves when he is asleep.
She is the woman of the house with no time to rest.
She makes the lunch, she makes the supper,
And some time later at night she still hasn't lain down to rest.
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Shannonbridge GAA Club thanks all who supported their recent social & raffle. A huge’ thank you’ to all the sponsors of the raffle prizes. All your support is greatly appreciated.
Shannonbridge Tidy Towns will hold their AGM on Mon 15th March @ 9pm in the Health Centre. All welcome.
Fair Trade Reception in the Halls: Many thanks to all who organised & prepared the teas, and supported the event.