Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 9th May 2010 – 6th Easter 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
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €480. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: Parents of Confirmandi
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, S.Grennan, P.Duffy
Altar Servers for this week: ,Caitríona, Siobhán, Sarah
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Dessie Keena
Mass on next Sun for the late Mae & Martin Ryan
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €230. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Walshe, R.Gunning
Readers for next Sunday: D.Norton
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group D
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: P.Darcy

We will celebrate Confirmation on Thurs 13th May in Shannonbridge @ 3pm;
First Holy Communion on 15th May in Clonfanlough @ 12 noon
We celebrate the Feast of the Ascension on next Sun

Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)Q. What did Jesus mean by speaking of his peace in contrast to the peace that the world can give?A. The beautiful Hebrew greeting, Shalom, includes union with God, harmony with all people and the inner strength of tranquillity. Jesus bestows this divine peace through his victory over sin which repairs the damage done by sin and by the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is significant that Jesus spoke of peace on the very eve of his passion. God’s peace resides in the depths of the soul, undisturbed by storms on the surface.
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Community Alert Meeting
In Clonfanlough Hall @ 8pm on Tues 18th May
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Volunteers needed
We are still seeking people to serve as Ministers of the Word and Ministers of the Eucharist. If you are interested please let me know as training is now available. A special word of thanks is overdue to all who serve in any capacity in the Community. Beir bua agus beannacht
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West Offaly Training
Now taking names for the ‘Computers for Kids’ Summer Camps, which will take place during July & August. An intensive ECDL course is also being organised in Crank House this summer. For more info call 057-9152003.
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Tap Hidden Reserves (Harold S. Kushner)
"People who pray for miracles usually don’t get miracles…But people who pray for courage, for strength to bear the unbearable, for the grace to remember what they have left instead of what they have lost, very often find their prayers answered.…Their prayers helped them to tap hidden reserves of faith and courage which were not available to them before."

Irish Wheelchair Association will have their annual Church Gate Collection next weekend.