Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 28thAug 2011 – 22 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; Adoration on First Fri until 5pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €547. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 5, M.Anderson, C.Doolan
Altar Servers for this week: Athene, Saul, Jack

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Clonfanlough
Mass on First Fri @ 7pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €221. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: E.Egan, A.McEvoy
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 the late Gordon McEvoy

Annual Pilgrimage to Knock on Sun 4th September
Those who wish to travel by bus please give your names to Teresa Rohan or Darran Finnerty ASAP.
Feast of St Ciaran – Pattern Day
We will celebrate Mass for the feast of St Ciaran, on Fri 9th Sept in Clonmacnois @ 7pm. Pattern Day is Sun 11th Sept; Mass @ 3pm

Clonmacnois Pilgrim Walk
On Pattern Sun 11th September, beginning @ 12 noon from Ballinahown car park. Bring packed lunch, and wear proper walking shoes and all-weather clothes!
This invitation is especially directed to young people, and will be lead by the St Mary's Youth Group, Athlone. But all are welcome.
For more info contact 090-6473358.
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Samaritans - Information Evenings for new volunteers
On Tues 30th Aug and Thurs 8th Sept in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone @ 8pm. For more info call Christy Mooney on 086-8312380.
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Gallen Community School Ferbane - Opening dates
First Year Students: Mon 29th Aug; 3rd & 6th Years, Tues 30th Aug;
2nd Years, Transition Years & 5th Years, Wed 31st Aug.
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Study Theology from home
The Dominicans are offering a full programme of theology through distance learning, leading to a certificate or a degree. Students study from home, supported by a network of centres around the country. You may also join the programme without wishing to do exams or obtain academic credits – at a more relaxed level.
For more info call 01- 4048124, or write to The Priory Inst. Tallaght Village, Dublin 14. www.prioryinstitute.com
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Medjugorje Irish Centre
“Every month we are giving away one weeks free apartment accommodation for up to 4 people. Phone 048-82241888.
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World Suicide Prevention Day – 9th Sept
Ecumenical Service of Remembrance & Hope @ 8pm
Church of the Assumption Tullamore; Christ the King Cathedral Mullingar
‘Please support the prevention of suicide’