Celebrity Bainnisteoir.
No luck for Shannonbridge in the eagerly awaited Celebrity Bainnisteor match against Castleisland Desmonds at Shannonbridge on Saturday last, losing by four points after a very spirited second half fight-back. Shannonbridge started well, but were let down by wayward shooting, registering five wides in the first fifteen minutes. Kieran Flannery was unlucky to see his shot for a goal rebound off the post on eight minutes. Castleisland opened the scoring with a pointed free and followed this up with another free, in the twelfth minute, that travelled all the way to the net. Shannonbridge replied almost immediately, when Kieran Kearns hammered the ball home from close range for a good goal. Castleisland then took over and scored four more points, before being awarded a rather dubious penalty which was dispatched to the net. Shannnonbridge completed the first half scoring with points from Anthony Kelly and Niall Price. Half time score 2-6 to 1-2.
The home side upped their game in the second half and a goal by Roger Ryan, who fisted a Paul Deeley free to the net, left just four points in it, 2-4 to 2-8. Two further frees from Deeley, closed the gap to just three points with five minutes to go, but as time ran out Castleisland attacked to leave the final score 2-10 to 2-6.
Team: L. Griffin, W. Keena, M. Darcy, P. Moloney, S. Flannery, N. Price (0-1), D. Turley, E. Kelly, C. Killeen, P. Kelly, A. Kelly (0-2), C. Flannery, P. Deeley (0-3), K. Kearns (1-0), D. Kelly. Subs: R. O’Connor for P. Moloney, R. Ryan (1-0) for E. Kelly, D. Corbett for P. Kelly, T. Mahon for K. Flannery.
The whole Celebrity Bainnisteoir programme has been a great experience for the club and community. Thank you to our Bainisteoir, Nuala Carey, for her hard work and enthusiasm in the role; she has won many friends with her warm and friendly approach. A big thank you to all our sponsors, committee members, stewards, Civil Defence, all the ladies who helped with the catering, Gardai, local landowners, supporters and all who contributed to a very successful day on Saturday for our Celebrity Bainisteoir game. Best of luck to Castleisland Desmonds for the remainder of the series. Watch out for the series on RTE later in the year. Commentary on the game was by Micheál O’Muircheartaigh.
Intermediate Football Championship.
Our next game is against Clara on this Wednesday 1st. September, in Ferbane, at 7.00pm.
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of € 13,400. There was one match three winner. The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 7, 16. This week’s jackpot is €13,600.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Shannonbridge Fishing Report dated 30th August 2010
River levels are at low summer levels and the weather has been generally good.
Many farmers have got their first hay crop from the Callow land beside the rivers
for the first time in three years.
>Aidan Kelly went fishing on 10/8 on Shannon using red maggot in good weather
catching 40 to 50 rudd and roach.Good fishing except for the pike attacks.
Gave up after two hours due to pike attacks.
Later that evening Aidan fished the same swim using dead bait and caught
five pike between 4lbs and 15lbs.All returned alive.
>Jamie Hines,Dorchester aged 14, grandson of the late Peter, fished the Suck on 10/8
using maggot in sunshine to catch 76 coarse fish -roach to a pound,rudd,hybrids,perch
and 7 bream to a pound. Peter was a fisherman.
>Pat Kelly,Birmingham fished the Claremadden river on 12/8 using worms to catch
a brown trout 23 inches long that Pat says 'fought like Hell'.
>Pearde McKiernan,Rathcoole fished the Suck on 14/8 using a boat and trolling
to catch 6 good perch and a 10lbs pike which were returned alive.
>Nicholas Bing?,Ballinakill fished the Shannon on 14/8 to catch 29lbs coarse fish,
with 6 bream to a pound,perch to a pound and roach to 1/2lb.'Great Day'
>Alan Boreham,Loughrea fished Suck at Poolboy on 13/8 using maggot/caster to catch
15lbs of roach,hybrids,rudd,skimmer and a 2lb perch.Great day out.
>Frik Haoher,Switzerland fished Shannon on 17/8using a lure to catch 10 pike.
Best measured 70cm and they were very nice.
>John Stroud Athlone fished Lough Ree on 13/8using a feeder in the dark
to catch 64.5lbs of bream up to 6lbs 12ozs.Night fishing only John says.
>Norman Shepherd London fished Shannonbridge on 18/8 using a Toothy Critter
to catch three pike.Two were 8lbs and the other 4lbs.Returned alive.
>James Cottrell Navan fished Suck on 19/8 in mixed weather,using feeder and maggot
to catch 70lbs bream best just over 4lbs.
>Guido Van Poll from Holland fished Shannon on 20/8 in good weather,using a plug
to catch a 90cm pike.
>Chris O Reilly Dublin fished Shannon on 21/8 using C+S spoon to catch an 8lbs pike
Good fight on a good day.Fish returned alive which was also good.
>Jan Stevens Holland fished Shannon on 22/8using dead bai on a fine day catchin 9 pike
from 57cm to 71cm and 3 perch.
>Alanna Cunnane 9years from Sligo fished Shannon on 21/8 using spinning plug
to catch 2 pike 1.5lb and 2lb and 13 good perch.All returned alive.
>Arthur Judge Ballinasloe fished Canal on 22/8using pole and maggot
to catch 15lbs of tench and roach.Best tench was 3lbs.Weather fine.
>Brendan Davis Tullamore fished Shannonbridge on 26/8 using worm and float to catch
15 perch and one roach to 8ounces.All returned alive.
>Ben Davis(9) Tullamore also fished Shannonbridge on 26/8in good weather.
using worm and float to catch 12 perch ,best was 12ounces.All fish returned alive.
>Aidan Kelly Shannonbridge fished Shannon on 26/8 fine day,catching 15 roach.
Aidan hooked a roach on maggot and a pike took the roach.Aidan fought the pike on his 4lbs line and after almost an hour he landed the 18lbs pike which he released alive.
>Allan Turner 10years,Shannonbridge fished Shannon on 18/8 using red maggot and bread
to catch 6lbs of fish.
River levels are at low summer levels and the weather has been generally good.
Many farmers have got their first hay crop from the Callow land beside the rivers
for the first time in three years.
>Aidan Kelly went fishing on 10/8 on Shannon using red maggot in good weather
catching 40 to 50 rudd and roach.Good fishing except for the pike attacks.
Gave up after two hours due to pike attacks.
Later that evening Aidan fished the same swim using dead bait and caught
five pike between 4lbs and 15lbs.All returned alive.
>Jamie Hines,Dorchester aged 14, grandson of the late Peter, fished the Suck on 10/8
using maggot in sunshine to catch 76 coarse fish -roach to a pound,rudd,hybrids,perch
and 7 bream to a pound. Peter was a fisherman.
>Pat Kelly,Birmingham fished the Claremadden river on 12/8 using worms to catch
a brown trout 23 inches long that Pat says 'fought like Hell'.
>Pearde McKiernan,Rathcoole fished the Suck on 14/8 using a boat and trolling
to catch 6 good perch and a 10lbs pike which were returned alive.
>Nicholas Bing?,Ballinakill fished the Shannon on 14/8 to catch 29lbs coarse fish,
with 6 bream to a pound,perch to a pound and roach to 1/2lb.'Great Day'
>Alan Boreham,Loughrea fished Suck at Poolboy on 13/8 using maggot/caster to catch
15lbs of roach,hybrids,rudd,skimmer and a 2lb perch.Great day out.
>Frik Haoher,Switzerland fished Shannon on 17/8using a lure to catch 10 pike.
Best measured 70cm and they were very nice.
>John Stroud Athlone fished Lough Ree on 13/8using a feeder in the dark
to catch 64.5lbs of bream up to 6lbs 12ozs.Night fishing only John says.
>Norman Shepherd London fished Shannonbridge on 18/8 using a Toothy Critter
to catch three pike.Two were 8lbs and the other 4lbs.Returned alive.
>James Cottrell Navan fished Suck on 19/8 in mixed weather,using feeder and maggot
to catch 70lbs bream best just over 4lbs.
>Guido Van Poll from Holland fished Shannon on 20/8 in good weather,using a plug
to catch a 90cm pike.
>Chris O Reilly Dublin fished Shannon on 21/8 using C+S spoon to catch an 8lbs pike
Good fight on a good day.Fish returned alive which was also good.
>Jan Stevens Holland fished Shannon on 22/8using dead bai on a fine day catchin 9 pike
from 57cm to 71cm and 3 perch.
>Alanna Cunnane 9years from Sligo fished Shannon on 21/8 using spinning plug
to catch 2 pike 1.5lb and 2lb and 13 good perch.All returned alive.
>Arthur Judge Ballinasloe fished Canal on 22/8using pole and maggot
to catch 15lbs of tench and roach.Best tench was 3lbs.Weather fine.
>Brendan Davis Tullamore fished Shannonbridge on 26/8 using worm and float to catch
15 perch and one roach to 8ounces.All returned alive.
>Ben Davis(9) Tullamore also fished Shannonbridge on 26/8in good weather.
using worm and float to catch 12 perch ,best was 12ounces.All fish returned alive.
>Aidan Kelly Shannonbridge fished Shannon on 26/8 fine day,catching 15 roach.
Aidan hooked a roach on maggot and a pike took the roach.Aidan fought the pike on his 4lbs line and after almost an hour he landed the 18lbs pike which he released alive.
>Allan Turner 10years,Shannonbridge fished Shannon on 18/8 using red maggot and bread
to catch 6lbs of fish.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Late Dave McDonagh
Sad to record the death of Dave McDonagh, Clonfert, which occurred on Sunday last. Dave was well known here in Shannonbridge as a popular member of the staff of the ESB Power Station. His funeral took place in Clonfert yesterday. May he rest in peace.
Broadband Internet Access
Broadband internet access is now available in the Tourist & Community Office so if you want to send or check emails, book a holiday, carry out research or just surf the net call in and get started! Photocopying service also available. Charges apply.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 1:30pm
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 1:30pm
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes
Celebrity Bainnisteoir.
Celebrity Bainnisteoir Football Game, Shannonbridge v Castleisland, will take place on Saturday next 28th August, in Shannonbridge, at 1.00pm. This game will be filmed for television. All support will be very much appreciated and admission is free.
Our Bainnisteoir Nuala Carey was putting the final touches to the preparations for the big game yesterday, assisted by guest motivational speaker, none other than former Irish Rugby coach Eddie O’Sullivan.
Commentary on Sunday will be by the legendary Michael O’Muircheartaigh, who, incidentally, celebrated his 80th birthday last week.
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of € 13,200. Four match three winners and the numbers drawn were 3, 11, 22, 25. This week’s jackpot is €13,400.
Sponsored Head Shave in Aid of Aware.
Great fun at the sponsored head shave in Killeen’s, where ten “victims” were expertly shorn by Niamh Egan and Eithne Rohan. In excess of €2,000 was raised for Aware by this venture.
Congratulations.
To our club chairman, Damien Brazil, who refereed the Junior Football All Ireland Final, Sligo v Kerry, at Pearse Stadium on Saturday.
Also to Shannonbridge Under-10 player, Saul O’Carroll, on his brilliant achievement in winning gold in the Under-10, 60 metre hurdles, at the Community Games in Athlone, on Sunday.
Celebrity Bainnisteoir Football Game, Shannonbridge v Castleisland, will take place on Saturday next 28th August, in Shannonbridge, at 1.00pm. This game will be filmed for television. All support will be very much appreciated and admission is free.
Our Bainnisteoir Nuala Carey was putting the final touches to the preparations for the big game yesterday, assisted by guest motivational speaker, none other than former Irish Rugby coach Eddie O’Sullivan.
Commentary on Sunday will be by the legendary Michael O’Muircheartaigh, who, incidentally, celebrated his 80th birthday last week.
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of € 13,200. Four match three winners and the numbers drawn were 3, 11, 22, 25. This week’s jackpot is €13,400.
Sponsored Head Shave in Aid of Aware.
Great fun at the sponsored head shave in Killeen’s, where ten “victims” were expertly shorn by Niamh Egan and Eithne Rohan. In excess of €2,000 was raised for Aware by this venture.
Congratulations.
To our club chairman, Damien Brazil, who refereed the Junior Football All Ireland Final, Sligo v Kerry, at Pearse Stadium on Saturday.
Also to Shannonbridge Under-10 player, Saul O’Carroll, on his brilliant achievement in winning gold in the Under-10, 60 metre hurdles, at the Community Games in Athlone, on Sunday.
Shannonbridge Golf Society
The society held a very successful outing to Ballinasloe last Saturday, with thirty members, including some welcome new additions, turning out. Top prize went to Society Captain, Jim Killeen, with 45 points, from Seamus Grennan(39 points) and Mick Kitt (37points). Category prizes went to: Cat. 1 Danny Farrelly (34), Cat. 2 Mary Kelly (34) and Cat. 3 Fergal McEvoy (37). Next outing is to Edenderry on September 25th.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 22nd Aug 2010 – 21 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: €607. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Eucharistic ministers: Group 1
Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett
Altar Servers for this week: Caitríona, Siobhán, Sarah
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €213. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Loonam, A.Egan
Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group D
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: A.Rohan
Pilgrim Walk to Clonmacnois - All invited!
Sun 22nd Aug starting from Shannonbridge Church @ 2.30pm
Questions people askQ. I am sometimes addicted to pornography on the internet. Afterwards I feel really ashamed. But I fall again and again. Any advice?A. Yes, it is a form of addiction. As with any addiction it takes away freedom. The first step in rehabilitation is the humble admission of having lost your freedom in dealing with the problem. Then you must sincerely ask for God’s help, not just once, but every time you open your internet. For somebody addicted to alcohol, what is important is not to take the first drink. For you, the important step is not to switch on the site where you lose your freedom and dignity.
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Wedding Celebrations
Congratulations & best wishes to the following couples who were married recently:
Martina McHugh & John Duffy; Karen Kelly & Jason Mahon;
Leanne Walsh & Anthony Higgins. Ad multos annos!
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For our annual Pilgrimage to Knock on Sun 5th Sept a bus will travel as usual. If you wish to join the group on the bus, please give your name to Darren Finnerty or Teresa Rohan asap
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Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre in Society Street
A drop in centre manned by trained volunteers & therapists.
For cancer sufferers & their families & friends. All welcome.
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Family Inter-Parish Sports Day
This will take place on Sat 18th Sept in the GAA Sports Ground Banagher from 1-5pm. There will be various (mostly fun) competitions for all ages. Please keep this date free.
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On Sat 11th Sept Fr Pierre Pepper hopes to organise a Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick for people (18+) from the 4 Cluster Parishes. Further information later. If interested, let us know.
‘Celebrity Bainisteoir’ football game, Shannonbridge V Castleisland on Sat 28th Aug @ 1pm. This game will be filmed for TV. Your support would be appreciated, and admission is free.
Sunday 22nd Aug 2010 – 21 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: €607. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Eucharistic ministers: Group 1
Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett
Altar Servers for this week: Caitríona, Siobhán, Sarah
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €213. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Loonam, A.Egan
Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group D
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: A.Rohan
Pilgrim Walk to Clonmacnois - All invited!
Sun 22nd Aug starting from Shannonbridge Church @ 2.30pm
Questions people askQ. I am sometimes addicted to pornography on the internet. Afterwards I feel really ashamed. But I fall again and again. Any advice?A. Yes, it is a form of addiction. As with any addiction it takes away freedom. The first step in rehabilitation is the humble admission of having lost your freedom in dealing with the problem. Then you must sincerely ask for God’s help, not just once, but every time you open your internet. For somebody addicted to alcohol, what is important is not to take the first drink. For you, the important step is not to switch on the site where you lose your freedom and dignity.
¨¨¨¨
Wedding Celebrations
Congratulations & best wishes to the following couples who were married recently:
Martina McHugh & John Duffy; Karen Kelly & Jason Mahon;
Leanne Walsh & Anthony Higgins. Ad multos annos!
¨¨¨¨
For our annual Pilgrimage to Knock on Sun 5th Sept a bus will travel as usual. If you wish to join the group on the bus, please give your name to Darren Finnerty or Teresa Rohan asap
¨¨¨¨
Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre in Society Street
A drop in centre manned by trained volunteers & therapists.
For cancer sufferers & their families & friends. All welcome.
¨¨¨¨
Family Inter-Parish Sports Day
This will take place on Sat 18th Sept in the GAA Sports Ground Banagher from 1-5pm. There will be various (mostly fun) competitions for all ages. Please keep this date free.
¨¨¨¨
On Sat 11th Sept Fr Pierre Pepper hopes to organise a Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick for people (18+) from the 4 Cluster Parishes. Further information later. If interested, let us know.
‘Celebrity Bainisteoir’ football game, Shannonbridge V Castleisland on Sat 28th Aug @ 1pm. This game will be filmed for TV. Your support would be appreciated, and admission is free.
Friday, August 20, 2010
GAA Shannonbridge v Castleisland
Celebrity Bainnisteoir.
Celebrity Bainnisteoir Football Game, Shannonbridge v Castleisland, will take place on Saturday next 28th August, in Shannonbridge, at 1.00pm. This game will be filmed for television. All support will be very much appreciated and admission is free.
Celebrity Bainnisteoir Football Game, Shannonbridge v Castleisland, will take place on Saturday next 28th August, in Shannonbridge, at 1.00pm. This game will be filmed for television. All support will be very much appreciated and admission is free.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
GAA Club Sponsored Head Shave
A sponsored head shave will take place in Killeen's Pub on Sunday next at 4pm. A number of players from the club are taking part. This is part of the Celebrity Bainnisteoir programme and a large crowd is needed - please support. All proceeds from this event go to the charity AWARE.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
No winner last week. The numbers drawn were 9, 16, 27, 28. There was one match three winner. This week’s jackpot is €13,000.
Intermediate Football Championship.
Shannonbridge fought their way back into the championship with a win over Clonbullogue, in a close game, at Ballinamere on Saturday. The loss, through injury, of Niall Price, before the start and of John Egan, halfway through the first half, did not help Shannonbridge’s cause, but despite a number of missed chances they held an interval lead of 0-5 to 0-4. Clonbullogue started the second half with a series of attacking moves that yielded four wides in as many minutes, before taking a two point lead with a deflected goal in the eleventh minute. They held this lead for most of the half, until a goal from Declan Kelly put Shannonbridge back in front by two points at 1-7 to 1-5. With Clonbullogue pressing hard, Shannonbridge broke away and a foul on Declan Kelly was punished by a point from Paul Deeley, who followed this up with further points in injury time, from play and a free, to leave the final score 1.10 to 1-5. Team: Liam Griffin, Willie Keena, Mel Darcy, Colm Kenny, Shane Flannery (0-1), Eamon Kelly, Dermot Turley, John Egan, Conor Killeen, Peadar Kelly, Anthony Kelly (0-1f), Ciaran Flannery (0-1), Paul Deeley (0-5, 2f), Ciaran Kearns (0-1), Declan Kelly (1-1). Subs: Trevor Mahon for John Egan, Roger Ryan for Peadar Kelly, Rory O’Connor for Paul Deeley and Deeley for Declan Kelly.
Best Wishes.
Best wishes and a speedy recovery, from all in the club, to John Ryan, who sustained a serious shoulder injury in last week’s intermediate game.
Celebrity Bainisteoir.
Only two weeks now to the game v Castleisland Desmonds, which takes place, in Shannonbridge, on Saturday week, 28th August. Our Bainisteoir, Nuala Carey, will have been well impressed with the spirit shown in Saturday’s game.
No winner last week. The numbers drawn were 9, 16, 27, 28. There was one match three winner. This week’s jackpot is €13,000.
Intermediate Football Championship.
Shannonbridge fought their way back into the championship with a win over Clonbullogue, in a close game, at Ballinamere on Saturday. The loss, through injury, of Niall Price, before the start and of John Egan, halfway through the first half, did not help Shannonbridge’s cause, but despite a number of missed chances they held an interval lead of 0-5 to 0-4. Clonbullogue started the second half with a series of attacking moves that yielded four wides in as many minutes, before taking a two point lead with a deflected goal in the eleventh minute. They held this lead for most of the half, until a goal from Declan Kelly put Shannonbridge back in front by two points at 1-7 to 1-5. With Clonbullogue pressing hard, Shannonbridge broke away and a foul on Declan Kelly was punished by a point from Paul Deeley, who followed this up with further points in injury time, from play and a free, to leave the final score 1.10 to 1-5. Team: Liam Griffin, Willie Keena, Mel Darcy, Colm Kenny, Shane Flannery (0-1), Eamon Kelly, Dermot Turley, John Egan, Conor Killeen, Peadar Kelly, Anthony Kelly (0-1f), Ciaran Flannery (0-1), Paul Deeley (0-5, 2f), Ciaran Kearns (0-1), Declan Kelly (1-1). Subs: Trevor Mahon for John Egan, Roger Ryan for Peadar Kelly, Rory O’Connor for Paul Deeley and Deeley for Declan Kelly.
Best Wishes.
Best wishes and a speedy recovery, from all in the club, to John Ryan, who sustained a serious shoulder injury in last week’s intermediate game.
Celebrity Bainisteoir.
Only two weeks now to the game v Castleisland Desmonds, which takes place, in Shannonbridge, on Saturday week, 28th August. Our Bainisteoir, Nuala Carey, will have been well impressed with the spirit shown in Saturday’s game.
Heritage Week - Fortifications Tour
A guided tour of the Shannonbridge Fortifications will take place next Saturday 21st August at 2pm from quay car park. Due to the rough terrain, not suitable for children. No dogs allowed please.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 15th Aug 2010 – Assumption of O. L. C
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
'A Mhuire na nGrás, a Mháthair Mhic Dé
Go gcuire tú ar mo leas mé.'
Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €566. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Eucharistic ministers: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, E.Casey, D.O’Carroll
Altar Servers for this week: Aoife, Athene, Saul, Jack
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €154. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Kilduff, E.Kilduff
Readers for next Sunday: A.Rohan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group C
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: K.Kelly
Mass on next Sun for the late Ciaran & Margaret Egan
Mass in Cloniffeen Burial Ground on Tues next @ 7pm.
All welcome.
Pilgrim Walk to Clonmacnois - All invited!
Sun 22nd Aug starting from Shannonbridge Church @ 2.30pm
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For our annual Pilgrimage to Knock on Sun 5th Sept a bus will travel as usual. If you wish to join the group on the bus, please give your name to Darren Finnerty or Teresa Rohan asap
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Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)Q. Since the Assumption of Mary is not mentioned in the Bible, why does the Church celebrate the Feast of the Assumption?A. Surely you are not suggesting that the Mother of Jesus is not in heaven! The privileges bestowed on Mary are an advanced indication of what God has in store for all who belong to the family of her Son. It is expressed beautifully in the Preface of the Feast: ‘The virgin Mother of God was taken up to heaven to be the beginning and pattern of the Church in its perfection, and a sign of hope and comfort for your people on their pilgrim way.’ It is also a celebration of the sacred dignity of the human body.
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Crisis in Pakistan
Trócaire is working in the stricken region and has asked us to invite you to make a contribution to its ongoing work there in bringing relief. If you can do so, please put something extra into the offertory collection next weekend.
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‘Members of Portiuncula Action Committee are organising a “Hands around our Hospital” protest on next Tues 17th Aug at the hospital @ 1.30pm. You are invited to join them,’
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 20th Aug beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763 . Mass every Wed at the Centre @ 7.30pm
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Family Inter-Parish Sports Day
This will take place on Sat 18th Sept in the GAA Sports Ground Banagher from 1-5pm. There will be various (mostly fun) competitions for all ages. Please keep this date free.
Sunday 15th Aug 2010 – Assumption of O. L. C
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
'A Mhuire na nGrás, a Mháthair Mhic Dé
Go gcuire tú ar mo leas mé.'
Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €566. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Eucharistic ministers: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, E.Casey, D.O’Carroll
Altar Servers for this week: Aoife, Athene, Saul, Jack
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €154. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Kilduff, E.Kilduff
Readers for next Sunday: A.Rohan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group C
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: K.Kelly
Mass on next Sun for the late Ciaran & Margaret Egan
Mass in Cloniffeen Burial Ground on Tues next @ 7pm.
All welcome.
Pilgrim Walk to Clonmacnois - All invited!
Sun 22nd Aug starting from Shannonbridge Church @ 2.30pm
¨¨¨¨
For our annual Pilgrimage to Knock on Sun 5th Sept a bus will travel as usual. If you wish to join the group on the bus, please give your name to Darren Finnerty or Teresa Rohan asap
¨¨¨¨
Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)Q. Since the Assumption of Mary is not mentioned in the Bible, why does the Church celebrate the Feast of the Assumption?A. Surely you are not suggesting that the Mother of Jesus is not in heaven! The privileges bestowed on Mary are an advanced indication of what God has in store for all who belong to the family of her Son. It is expressed beautifully in the Preface of the Feast: ‘The virgin Mother of God was taken up to heaven to be the beginning and pattern of the Church in its perfection, and a sign of hope and comfort for your people on their pilgrim way.’ It is also a celebration of the sacred dignity of the human body.
¨¨¨¨
Crisis in Pakistan
Trócaire is working in the stricken region and has asked us to invite you to make a contribution to its ongoing work there in bringing relief. If you can do so, please put something extra into the offertory collection next weekend.
¨¨¨¨
‘Members of Portiuncula Action Committee are organising a “Hands around our Hospital” protest on next Tues 17th Aug at the hospital @ 1.30pm. You are invited to join them,’
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 20th Aug beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763 . Mass every Wed at the Centre @ 7.30pm
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Family Inter-Parish Sports Day
This will take place on Sat 18th Sept in the GAA Sports Ground Banagher from 1-5pm. There will be various (mostly fun) competitions for all ages. Please keep this date free.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Shannonbridge Fishing Report dated 10th August '10
Weather has been generally fine of late with the occassional drop of rain.Overcast
and late evening fishing is favoured.Prebaiting and preparing and fishing the same
swim is recommended.\\\\\\\\\\\\river levels remain at low summer levels and this has resulted in lots of light weed appearing in the rivers and canals.
A visitor from the Barrow told me his friend had caught a salmon on the barrow on
two successive days which he returned alive as stocks are being built up.
Local Gillie Aidan Kelly has recorded some of his recent catches.
>On 27th July Aidan caught 10 roach and one skimmer in two hours using red maggot.
>On 3rd August Aidan had 120 fish 7 bream to 2lbs,10 hybrids to 2lbs,30/40 rudd
and even more roach to 1lb and a 2lb pike on red maggot.Overcast dull day was good.
>On 9th August Aidan again fished for two hours on Shannon catching 3 bream to over 2lb
and twelve roach using red maggot.
>.Nick Price from Gort fished Shannon on 23/7 using worm/sweetcorn to catch 40lbs bream
and tench.All the fish fancied worm.
> Photo of Ryan and Aaron Mills from Clonfert showing their 3.65lbs perch 18 inches long
caught at at Shannonbridge on 26/7.
>Matthew Fleming Clara fished Shannon on 1/8 using a bronze and silver lure to catch
15 pike to 4lbs.Lots of Jack Pike.
>Chris Chambers Surrey fished Shannon on 26/7 using red maggot and sweetcorn to catch
3 hybrids and 12 qualith roach.
On 1/8 Chris again fished the Shannon using worm tipped with sweetcorn to catch 5 perch,
2 true bream,3 roach and 3 hybrids.
>Eddy Mullally Ballinasloe fished the Suck on 1/8 using dead bait to catch 2 pike
5.5lbs and 7lbs and 6 perch to 1lb.
>Andy Barton Birmingham fished Shannon on 1/8 using feeder and maggot catching 5lbs roach.
>Trevor Wilkes Taughmaconnell fished Suck on 30/7 with worms and caught two pike
weighing 5lbs and 10lbs.
>Lorcan Grooters Holland fished Lough Ree using a rubber lure to catch a 60cm pike.
>James Kearney Athlone fly fished Cloghan Lake catching 9 trout to 2lbs.All returned.
>Peter Attridge (9) Mallow first time fishing on 2/8 used a spinner on Shannon
to catch 2 perch and one pike measuring 16 inches long.
>Trevor Wykes Ballinasloe fished Shannon on 2/8 using maggot/worm to catch 6lbs roach.
>Young Mark Hughes Sligo fished Shannon on 8/8 using worm to catch 25 perch.
>Young Tiernan O Connell Athlone fished with Mark Hughes using worm to catch one perch.
Mark commented that he had a very good day while Tiernan reckoned it was an OK Day.
>Jeffrey Murray,(14) Cloghan fished Shannon on 9/8 using worms to catch 2 bream to 2.5lbs
and four perch.
Weather has been generally fine of late with the occassional drop of rain.Overcast
and late evening fishing is favoured.Prebaiting and preparing and fishing the same
swim is recommended.\\\\\\\\\\\\river levels remain at low summer levels and this has resulted in lots of light weed appearing in the rivers and canals.
A visitor from the Barrow told me his friend had caught a salmon on the barrow on
two successive days which he returned alive as stocks are being built up.
Local Gillie Aidan Kelly has recorded some of his recent catches.
>On 27th July Aidan caught 10 roach and one skimmer in two hours using red maggot.
>On 3rd August Aidan had 120 fish 7 bream to 2lbs,10 hybrids to 2lbs,30/40 rudd
and even more roach to 1lb and a 2lb pike on red maggot.Overcast dull day was good.
>On 9th August Aidan again fished for two hours on Shannon catching 3 bream to over 2lb
and twelve roach using red maggot.
>.Nick Price from Gort fished Shannon on 23/7 using worm/sweetcorn to catch 40lbs bream
and tench.All the fish fancied worm.
> Photo of Ryan and Aaron Mills from Clonfert showing their 3.65lbs perch 18 inches long
caught at at Shannonbridge on 26/7.
>Matthew Fleming Clara fished Shannon on 1/8 using a bronze and silver lure to catch
15 pike to 4lbs.Lots of Jack Pike.
>Chris Chambers Surrey fished Shannon on 26/7 using red maggot and sweetcorn to catch
3 hybrids and 12 qualith roach.
On 1/8 Chris again fished the Shannon using worm tipped with sweetcorn to catch 5 perch,
2 true bream,3 roach and 3 hybrids.
>Eddy Mullally Ballinasloe fished the Suck on 1/8 using dead bait to catch 2 pike
5.5lbs and 7lbs and 6 perch to 1lb.
>Andy Barton Birmingham fished Shannon on 1/8 using feeder and maggot catching 5lbs roach.
>Trevor Wilkes Taughmaconnell fished Suck on 30/7 with worms and caught two pike
weighing 5lbs and 10lbs.
>Lorcan Grooters Holland fished Lough Ree using a rubber lure to catch a 60cm pike.
>James Kearney Athlone fly fished Cloghan Lake catching 9 trout to 2lbs.All returned.
>Peter Attridge (9) Mallow first time fishing on 2/8 used a spinner on Shannon
to catch 2 perch and one pike measuring 16 inches long.
>Trevor Wykes Ballinasloe fished Shannon on 2/8 using maggot/worm to catch 6lbs roach.
>Young Mark Hughes Sligo fished Shannon on 8/8 using worm to catch 25 perch.
>Young Tiernan O Connell Athlone fished with Mark Hughes using worm to catch one perch.
Mark commented that he had a very good day while Tiernan reckoned it was an OK Day.
>Jeffrey Murray,(14) Cloghan fished Shannon on 9/8 using worms to catch 2 bream to 2.5lbs
and four perch.
Monday, August 09, 2010
Youth 2000 Summer Festival
Youth 2000
Summer Festival
12th to 15th August 2010
Summer Festival
12th to 15th August 2010
Clonmacnois
Programme Highlights
You did not Choose me;
No, I Chose You.
(John 15:16)
Programme Highlights
You did not Choose me;
No, I Chose You.
(John 15:16)
WELCOME
Youth 2000 welcomes local parishioners to our annual Clonmacnois Summer Festival! Please feel free to drop by and spend some time with us over the four days.
Thursday 12th August
8:45pm Festival Kickoff
9:30pm Mass
Friday 13th August
10:15am Talk 1: Encountering Jesus in the Eucharist
12:00pm Holy Mass
3:00pm Workshops
8:00pm Drama
Worship Concert
3:00pm Workshops
8:00pm Drama
Worship Concert
Saturday 14th August
Feastday: St Maximilian Kolbe
10:15am Talk 2: What's the Good News?
12:00pm Mass
3:00pm Workshops
4:45pm Talk 3: Mary & the Rosary
5:00pm Rosary
7:30pm Talk 4: Reconciliation
8:00pm Confessions
9:30pm Healing Service
3:00pm Workshops
4:45pm Talk 3: Mary & the Rosary
5:00pm Rosary
7:30pm Talk 4: Reconciliation
8:00pm Confessions
9:30pm Healing Service
Sunday 15th August
10:00am Talk 5: Living the Christian Life
11 :15am Talk 6: Knowing Jesus through Scripture
12:30pm Rosary
12:45pm Closing Mass
12:45pm Closing Mass
Congratulations
Congratulations and best wishes to Johnny Duffy, Clonmacnoise and Martina McHugh, Clonburren, who were married last Thursday
Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes
Lotto Jackpot €13,000.
No winner of last week’s jackpot. There was one match three winner, with the numbers drawn 10, 15, 18, 23. This week’s jackpot is €13,000.
Intermediate Football Championship.
A great second half rally by Shannonbridge just fell short in a hard fought game against Raheen, at Ballycommon, on Sunday, going under by just two points 0on a score of 0-12 to 2.8. Raheen started brightly with two points in the first couple of minutes, but Shannonbridge stayed in touch with points from Ciaran Kearns, Anthony Kelly and Paul Deeley. A goal two minutes before half time gave Raheen a six point interval lead 0-4 to 1-7. The gap was down to three points early in the second half, when Shannonbridge lost John Ryan through injury, soon followed by Declan Kelly, and conceded a second goal in the eighteenth minute. Shannonbridge set about reducing the gap and accurate free taking by Anthony Kelly and Paul Deeley brought the margin down to two points as time ran out. Team: Liam Griffin, Willie Keena, Mel Darcy, Niall Price, Shane Flannery, Eamon Kelly, Dermot Turley, Ciaran Kearns (0-1), John Egan, Paul Moloney, Anthony Kelly (0-6, 4 frees), Ciaran Flannery, Paul Deeley (0-5, 4 frees) John Ryan, Peadar Kelly. Subs: Declan Kelly for Paul Moloney, Colm Kenny for Peadar Kelly, Conor Killeen for John Ryan and Trevor Mahon for Declan Kelly.
Congratulations.
Congratulations and best wishes from all in the club to Jason Mahon and Karen Kelly who were married on Saturday.
No winner of last week’s jackpot. There was one match three winner, with the numbers drawn 10, 15, 18, 23. This week’s jackpot is €13,000.
Intermediate Football Championship.
A great second half rally by Shannonbridge just fell short in a hard fought game against Raheen, at Ballycommon, on Sunday, going under by just two points 0on a score of 0-12 to 2.8. Raheen started brightly with two points in the first couple of minutes, but Shannonbridge stayed in touch with points from Ciaran Kearns, Anthony Kelly and Paul Deeley. A goal two minutes before half time gave Raheen a six point interval lead 0-4 to 1-7. The gap was down to three points early in the second half, when Shannonbridge lost John Ryan through injury, soon followed by Declan Kelly, and conceded a second goal in the eighteenth minute. Shannonbridge set about reducing the gap and accurate free taking by Anthony Kelly and Paul Deeley brought the margin down to two points as time ran out. Team: Liam Griffin, Willie Keena, Mel Darcy, Niall Price, Shane Flannery, Eamon Kelly, Dermot Turley, Ciaran Kearns (0-1), John Egan, Paul Moloney, Anthony Kelly (0-6, 4 frees), Ciaran Flannery, Paul Deeley (0-5, 4 frees) John Ryan, Peadar Kelly. Subs: Declan Kelly for Paul Moloney, Colm Kenny for Peadar Kelly, Conor Killeen for John Ryan and Trevor Mahon for Declan Kelly.
Congratulations.
Congratulations and best wishes from all in the club to Jason Mahon and Karen Kelly who were married on Saturday.
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 8th Aug 2010 - 19 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: €536. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.Keena
Eucharistic ministers: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: Group 5, ? C.Doolan
Altar Servers for this week: Michaela, Oisín, Andrea
Mass on next Sat eve for Kate & John Shea & family deceased
Mass on next Sun for the late Kieran Hynes
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €399. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Kenny, M.Lantry
Readers for next Sunday: H.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group B
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: P.Darcy
We celebrate the feast of the Assumption next Sun
Pilgrim Walk to Clonmacnois - All invited!
Sun 22nd Aug starting from Shannonbridge Church @ 2.30pm
Questions people askQ. What is meant by the Prosperity Gospel?A. This is a misleading concept of God’s blessing promulgated especially by American television evangelists. They claim that handing your life over to Jesus guarantees the earthly blessings of prosperity, success and health. But what of people who do not experience such so-called blessings? We are told that they are being punished for their sins, perhaps for the sins of ancestors in the family tree. This Prosperity Gospel or Cadillac Christianity is a contradiction of the teaching of Jesus who declared the blessedness of the poor, powerless and persecuted.
¨¨¨¨
Youth 2000 Summer Festival – Clonmacnois 12th – 15th August
This is for young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends. Donations only; free buses available from around the country. For more info call 086-3025442 or 01-6753690. www.youth2000.ie
‘Youth 2000 welcomes local parishioners to our Summer Festival.
You are free to call in & spend some time with us over the 4 days.’
¨¨¨¨
Family Inter-Parish Sports Day
This will take place on Sat 18th Sept in the GAA Sports Ground Banagher from 1-5pm. There will be various (mostly fun) competitions for all ages.
All the parishes from the cluster grouping will take part.
No cover charge, and free refreshments!!
A full list of the events is available and will be displayed. We are now looking for participants who would be willing to take part.
A Meeting will be held in the Community Centre Banagher on Wed 11th Aug @ 9pm to make preparations. If interested, call Edel Anderson on 0873107904, or Fr O’Hanlon on 090-9674125
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Annual Novena in honour of Our Lady of Knock: 14th to 22nd Aug
Novena Mass every day @ 3pm and 8.30pm.
For our annual Pilgrimage to Knock on Sun 5th Sept a bus will travel as usual. If you wish to join the group on the bus, please give your name to Darren Finnerty or Teresa Rohan asap.
Sunday 8th Aug 2010 - 19 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: €536. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.Keena
Eucharistic ministers: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: Group 5, ? C.Doolan
Altar Servers for this week: Michaela, Oisín, Andrea
Mass on next Sat eve for Kate & John Shea & family deceased
Mass on next Sun for the late Kieran Hynes
¨¨¨¨
Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €399. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Kenny, M.Lantry
Readers for next Sunday: H.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group B
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: P.Darcy
We celebrate the feast of the Assumption next Sun
Pilgrim Walk to Clonmacnois - All invited!
Sun 22nd Aug starting from Shannonbridge Church @ 2.30pm
Questions people askQ. What is meant by the Prosperity Gospel?A. This is a misleading concept of God’s blessing promulgated especially by American television evangelists. They claim that handing your life over to Jesus guarantees the earthly blessings of prosperity, success and health. But what of people who do not experience such so-called blessings? We are told that they are being punished for their sins, perhaps for the sins of ancestors in the family tree. This Prosperity Gospel or Cadillac Christianity is a contradiction of the teaching of Jesus who declared the blessedness of the poor, powerless and persecuted.
¨¨¨¨
Youth 2000 Summer Festival – Clonmacnois 12th – 15th August
This is for young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends. Donations only; free buses available from around the country. For more info call 086-3025442 or 01-6753690. www.youth2000.ie
‘Youth 2000 welcomes local parishioners to our Summer Festival.
You are free to call in & spend some time with us over the 4 days.’
¨¨¨¨
Family Inter-Parish Sports Day
This will take place on Sat 18th Sept in the GAA Sports Ground Banagher from 1-5pm. There will be various (mostly fun) competitions for all ages.
All the parishes from the cluster grouping will take part.
No cover charge, and free refreshments!!
A full list of the events is available and will be displayed. We are now looking for participants who would be willing to take part.
A Meeting will be held in the Community Centre Banagher on Wed 11th Aug @ 9pm to make preparations. If interested, call Edel Anderson on 0873107904, or Fr O’Hanlon on 090-9674125
¨¨¨¨
Annual Novena in honour of Our Lady of Knock: 14th to 22nd Aug
Novena Mass every day @ 3pm and 8.30pm.
For our annual Pilgrimage to Knock on Sun 5th Sept a bus will travel as usual. If you wish to join the group on the bus, please give your name to Darren Finnerty or Teresa Rohan asap.
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Venue Change Shannonbridge GAA
Change of Venue. Intermediate Football Championship game
Shannonbridge v Raheen is now in Ballycommon, this Sunday, at 6pm.
Shannonbridge v Raheen is now in Ballycommon, this Sunday, at 6pm.
Monday, August 02, 2010
Shannonbridge GAA Notes
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. We had two match three winners. This week’s jackpot is € 12,800.
Intermediate Football Championship.
Shannonbridge play Raheen this Sunday in Ballinamere at 6pm.
Junior B Football Championship.
Shannonbridge were defeated in both of their rounds of the championship last week, losing to Kinnitty (2-8 to 0-6) and to Tullamore (3-16 to 1-2).
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. We had two match three winners. This week’s jackpot is € 12,800.
Intermediate Football Championship.
Shannonbridge play Raheen this Sunday in Ballinamere at 6pm.
Junior B Football Championship.
Shannonbridge were defeated in both of their rounds of the championship last week, losing to Kinnitty (2-8 to 0-6) and to Tullamore (3-16 to 1-2).
Sunday, August 01, 2010
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 1st Aug 2010 – 18 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; Adoration of First Fri until 5pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €437. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: G.Brennan, D.Deeley, V.Hynes
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 Hessian family deceased
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €262. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Egan, B.Dolan
Readers for next Sunday: A.& L.Devery
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group A
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: N.Egan
Blessing of Graves
Mon 2nd Aug, Glebe Burial Ground; Fri 6th Aug, Clonmacnois @7.30pm.
Diocesan Pilgrimages
Knock, 5th Sept; Clonmacnois, 12th Sept
¨¨¨¨
St Mary’s Church Athlone
Music by the Chamber Philarmonia Cologne on Wed 4th Aug @ 8pm. The Concert will include music by Vivaldi, J.S.Bach, Paganini, and Tchaikovsky.
Information & tickets from St Mary’s (9am-6pm). Tel: 6472088
Tickets also available on the night from 7pm.
¨¨¨¨
Youth 2000 Summer Festival – Clonmacnois 12th – 15th August
This is for young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends. Donations only; free buses available from around the country. For more info call 086-3025442 or 01-6753690. www.youth2000.ie
¨¨¨¨
Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)Q. Where are the original manuscripts of the Gospels and letters of St Paul?A. There are no surviving original manuscripts of any part of the Bible, just as there are no original fragments of any of the famous Greek or Roman writers of that period such as Virgil or Cicero. We depend on copies of all these writings and copies of copies. Copyists were far from perfect and there are thousands of variations among the documents. The oldest surviving fragments of New Testament texts date from about 150 AD. The oldest complete New Testament dates from the fourth century. Some of the oldest fragments, dating from 250 AD are lodged in the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin.
¨¨¨¨
Family Inter-Parish Sports Day
This will take place on Sat 18th Sept in the GAA Sports Ground Banagher from 1-5pm. There will be various (mostly fun) competitions for all ages.
All the parishes from the cluster grouping will take part.
A full list of the events is available and will be displayed. We are now looking for participants who would be willing to take part.
A Meeting will be held in the Community Centre Banagher on Wed 11th Aug @ 9pm to make preparations. If interested, call Edel Anderson on 0873107904, or Fr O’Hanlon on 090-9674125
Sunday 1st Aug 2010 – 18 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; Adoration of First Fri until 5pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €437. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: G.Brennan, D.Deeley, V.Hynes
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 Hessian family deceased
¨¨¨¨
Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €262. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Egan, B.Dolan
Readers for next Sunday: A.& L.Devery
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group A
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: N.Egan
Blessing of Graves
Mon 2nd Aug, Glebe Burial Ground; Fri 6th Aug, Clonmacnois @7.30pm.
Diocesan Pilgrimages
Knock, 5th Sept; Clonmacnois, 12th Sept
¨¨¨¨
St Mary’s Church Athlone
Music by the Chamber Philarmonia Cologne on Wed 4th Aug @ 8pm. The Concert will include music by Vivaldi, J.S.Bach, Paganini, and Tchaikovsky.
Information & tickets from St Mary’s (9am-6pm). Tel: 6472088
Tickets also available on the night from 7pm.
¨¨¨¨
Youth 2000 Summer Festival – Clonmacnois 12th – 15th August
This is for young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends. Donations only; free buses available from around the country. For more info call 086-3025442 or 01-6753690. www.youth2000.ie
¨¨¨¨
Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)Q. Where are the original manuscripts of the Gospels and letters of St Paul?A. There are no surviving original manuscripts of any part of the Bible, just as there are no original fragments of any of the famous Greek or Roman writers of that period such as Virgil or Cicero. We depend on copies of all these writings and copies of copies. Copyists were far from perfect and there are thousands of variations among the documents. The oldest surviving fragments of New Testament texts date from about 150 AD. The oldest complete New Testament dates from the fourth century. Some of the oldest fragments, dating from 250 AD are lodged in the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin.
¨¨¨¨
Family Inter-Parish Sports Day
This will take place on Sat 18th Sept in the GAA Sports Ground Banagher from 1-5pm. There will be various (mostly fun) competitions for all ages.
All the parishes from the cluster grouping will take part.
A full list of the events is available and will be displayed. We are now looking for participants who would be willing to take part.
A Meeting will be held in the Community Centre Banagher on Wed 11th Aug @ 9pm to make preparations. If interested, call Edel Anderson on 0873107904, or Fr O’Hanlon on 090-9674125
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