Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 2nd Jan 2011 – 2Christmas A
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Masses: Feast of the Ephinany, Thurs 6th Jan, a Holy Day
Masses: Mon,Wed @ 10am; & Wed eve @ 8pm.
Thurs @ 12 noon. For rest of week @ 10am
Adoration on First Fri until 5pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €450. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell
Eucharistic ministers: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: Group 2, M.Anderson, E.Quinn
Altar Servers for this week: Oisín, Andrea, Stephanie
Mass on next Sun for the late Michael Brennan
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Clonfanlough
Mass for the Epiphany, a Holy Day on Thurs @ 10.30am
To be said for the late Ciaran & Mary Daly & Tom Mannion
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €231. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Loonam, A.Egan
Readers for next Sunday: A.Rohan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group B
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: D.McEvoy
Mass on next Sun for the Devery family deceased (Glebe)

Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom) Q. Why is the eagle chosen as a symbol for the Gospel of John? A. The eagle soars high above the earth and John soars high in reflecting on the incarnation. Furthermore, the eagle is reputed to be the only creature that can look directly into the light of the sun without damaging its eyes. The Gospel of John looks into the inner life of the Blessed Trinity. The blinding light of God’s glory is filtered for our eyes through the humanity of Jesus. ‘No one has ever seen God; it is the only Son, who is nearest the Father’s heart, who has made him known.’
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A New year Prayer
Dear Lord, please give me
A few friends who understand me and remain my friends;
A work to do which has real value, without which the world would be the poorer;
A mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail be not blazed;
An understanding heart; A sense of humour;
Time for quiet, silent meditation; A feeling of the presence of God;
The patience to wait for the coming of these things, with the wisdom to recognize them when they come.

Theology From Home
The Dominicans are offering a programme of theology leading up to a degree (BTh) in the distance learning format. For more info write to: The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24
Tel 01-4048124/127. Email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

A word from the late Cardinal Hume as we begin a New Year:
'You think because you don't find prayer easy, because attendance at Mass is not congenial, because your record in the service of God
is not good, that the things of God are not for you. Can't you see that the more inadequate you are the more you need God's help?'

Annual Mummer’s Festival in New Inn Leisure centre.
on Sat 8th Jan @7.30pm for senior groups;
On Sun 9th Jan @ 2.30pm for junior groups.







Questions people askQ. Why is the eagle chosen as a symbol for the Gospel of John? A. The eagle soars high above the earth and John soars high in reflecting on the incarnation. Furthermore, the eagle is reputed to be the only creature that can look directly into the light of the sun without damaging its eyes. The Gospel of John looks into the inner life of the Blessed Trinity. The blinding light of God’s glory is filtered for our eyes through the humanity of Jesus. ‘No one has ever seen God; it is the only Son, who is nearest the Father’s heart, who has made him known.’ , the eagle is reputed to be the only creature that can look directly into the light of the sun without damaging its eyes. The Gospel of John looks into the inner life of the Blessed Trinity. The blinding light of God’s glory is filtered for our eyes through the humanity of Jesus. ‘No one has ever seen God; it is the only Son, who is nearest the Father’s heart, who has made him known.’ ear Lord, please give me… A few friends who understand me and remain my friends; A work to do which has real value, without which the world would be the poorer; A mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail be not blazed; An understanding heart; A sense of Time for quiet, silent meditation; A feeling of the presence of God; The patience to wait for the coming of these things, With the wisdom to recognize them when they come. Amen.
has real value, without which the world would be the poorer; A mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail be not blazed; An understanding heart; A sense Time for quiet, silent meditation; A feeling of the presence of God; The patience to wait for the coming of these things, With the wisdom to recognize them when they come. Amen.