Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 13th March 2011 – 1st Lent A
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat @ 10am. Thurs is the Feast of St Patrick, a Holy Day: Vigil Mass on Wed @ 8pm, which will be said for the late Darren Egan. Mass on Thurs @ 12 noon, which will be said for the late Pat Killeen and her parents.
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €525. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, ?, D.O’Carroll
Altar Servers for this week: Athene, Saul, Jack

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Clonfanlough
Mass for Lá le Pádraig ( a Holy Day) on Thurs @ 10.30am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €232. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Noble, D.Fitzgerald
Readers for next Sunday: H.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: A.Rohan
Mass on next Sun for the late Joe Darcy

Trócaire boxes are now available in the Church

Scripture Reading & Prayer for Lent
In a recent publication by Pope Benedict, called ‘Verbum Domini’, meaning ‘Word of the Lord’ he stresses the importance of God’s word in the life and mission of the Church. Reading & reflecting on God’s word is often called Lectio Divina, or Sacred Reading.
It is one of the oldest forms of prayer in the Church. There are 3 simple stages in this method: lectio, meditatio, oratio, meaning reading, reflection, prayer. it is suitable for everyone.
You are invited to join the Ursulines & other Christians @ Ard Chiaráin, Rachrabeg on Mondays during Lent, from 8-8.45pm.
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Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom) Q. Giving up something for Lent is good but what might I do to make Lent have a deeper impact on my life? A. Lent begins with Jesus identifying and rejecting the temptations that would lead him away from his mission. We should try to identify how we are being misled from our true calling. Three questions come to mind. Am I too concerned about material things and trivialities which really do not matter? Am I too self-centred and unresponsive to others? Am I really serious about my relationship with God? ‘You must worship the Lord your God, and serve him alone.’
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Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 27th May-1st June
Flights from Knock; fully inclusive price €699.
For more info contact Joe Walsh Tours, tel. 01-2410812.
Pilgrimage director is Fr B. Noonan; for the invalids, Fr M. Scanlon.
If you would like to travel as an invalid please let us know ASAP
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Enrolment of new pupils in Clonmacnois School
We ask those who intend to enrol new pupils in the School to inform the Principal before Mon 21st March, at 090-9674150
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 18th March, beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763
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St Ciaran’s Community Alert
Will hold a fundraising table quiz in Killeens on 18th March, starting @ 9.30pm. Table of 4, €20. Raffle on the night. Please continue your support for this worthwhile community endeavour.