Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 17th July 2011 – 16 A
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: €517. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Eucharistic ministers: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: Group 5, M.Anderson, C.Doolan
Altar Servers for this week: Athene, Saul, Jack
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Jimmy Mooney
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €248. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Maleney, H.Hynes
Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: A.Rohan
Mass on next Sun for Patrick Kilduff (30th Anniversary)

Mass & the Blessing of the Graves on Sat 30th July @ 7pm in Clonmacnois
(This will replace the Sat eve Mass in Shannonbridge)
Rural Broadband Scheme ‘Application Forms’ available in Tourist Office.
You may also apply on line @ www.dcenr.ie, & follow the links for the Rural Broadband Scheme; by post, using the form on the website or by phone on 1850-678100. Closing date for applications is Fri 29th July 2011.
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St Ciaran’s Community Alert is conducting a parish survey to identify the needs of people with regard to Health & Safety, Rural Isolation and Community based Activities for all. Cooperation much appreciated.
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50th International Eucharistic Congress. In Ireland, 10th to 17th June 2012. In preparation, the Congress Bell will be brought to each Diocese to alert people to the importance of the Eucharist & the Congress. The Bell will be in Clonmacnois on this Sun 17th July , @ 1. 45pm.
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CLUSTER CLIMB OF CROAGH PATRICKMonday, August 1 (Public Holiday). Departing 8:10a.m. Cloghan. Beginclimb at 12 Noon. Fare €5. Bring packed lunch & come prepared. Booking for bus essential on 0906454309 or 086 8319500
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Medjugorje Irish Centre
“Every month we are giving away one weeks free apartment accommodation for up to 4 people. Text the word pilgrim followed by your name & county to 53030, or phone us on 048-82241888.
Special introductory offer €260 package. Visit www.med-irishcentre.com”
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Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn - Intercom)Q. What will the Eucharistic Congress next June be like? I’ve seen pictures of the 1932 Congress when there were about a million people at the Phoenix Park. Can we expect a huge event like the Papal visit in 1979? A. This time there will be less emphasis on big numbers. The biggest event will be Mass in Croke Park. There will be more emphasis on seminars, lectures, exhibitions and concerts, all designed to deepen our appreciation of the extraordinary gift of the Eucharist. The theme of the Congress is ‘Communion with Christ and Communion with One Another’. It is the second part, communion with one another, which is the problem for many Mass-goers.