Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 4th Sept 2011 – 23 A
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
eekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €825. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Eucharistic ministers: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, ? D.O’Carroll
Altar Servers for this week: Siobhán, Sarah, Alisa, Ciarán

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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €166. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Kenny, A.Kearns
Readers for next Sunday: C.Rigney
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: B.Coughlan

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
Again, we are asking all our trusted helpers to carry out their usual duties on the day
Meeting of Parish P.C. in Shannonbridge on this Mon @ 8pm
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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! For more info contact 090-6473358.
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Introduction of the New Roman Missal - Sun 11th Sept
Some changes are being made in the English translation of this Missal.
They will occur both in the Prayers of the priest and in the people’s responses. From next Sun 11th Sept the new translations will appear in the Missalettes and congregational cards.
The order and structure of the Mass is not changed, nor are the Readings changed. It is hoped, over time, that we will become familiar with these changes, which are being introduced in all English speaking countries.
So please bring your reading glasses, and do your best with the responses! In fact, the Priest has most of the changes to make.
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“The Ganley/Reynolds school of Irish dancing will begin on Mon 5th Sept in Heritage Hall Ferbane @6.30pm. Call 087-6473497”

“Rashina Vintage Club Threshing & Field day on Sun 18th Sept in Doon, in aid of local charities. All welcome!”
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Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)Q. Why does God not appear in person or by way of a burning bush or booming voice to make it a bit easier to believe? A. Would such a manifestation move people to believe in the sense of committing themselves in mind and heart to God? When God spoke on earth through the life of Jesus Christ, despite his inspiring message and deeds of healing and compassion, he was rejected by many and crucified! ‘If they will not listen either to Moses or to the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone should rise from the dead’ (Luke 16:31). Signs from God are not lacking. People who do not want to believe will somehow find a reason to reject any sign. It’s not wonders that we lack but wonderment.