Annual General Meeting.
At the AGM last week Chairman Damien Brazil, in reviewing the year, thanked all those who helped in any way to the running of the club during 2011. In particular he recorded the club’s appreciation of the contributions of Roger Ryan, who did not seek re-election after four years as secretary, our chief lotto seller Frank Guinan and club sponsor Kieran Hynes, Deerpark Windows, Athlone, whose continued generous support is much appreciated in these difficult times.
The following is the club committee for 2012:
Presidents: Fr. O’Hanlon, Kieran Rohan, Frank Guinan.
Chairperson: Damien Brazil.
Vice Chairperson: Joe Duffy.
Secretary: John Murphy.
Assistant Secretary: Gerry Quirke.
Treasurer: Olive Costello.
Assistant Treasurer: Declan Rohan.
Registrar: Conor Killeen.
Assistant Registrar: Niamh Egan.
PRO: Declan & Rose Ryan.
Safety Officer: Vinny Costello.
Club/School Coordinator: Neil Darcy.
Executive Committee: John Ryan, Kieran Hynes, Tony Rohan, Pakie Brazil, Des McEvoy, Paul Moloney, Colm Kelly, Christian Brazil.
The remaining positions will be filled at the next committee meeting.
Club Membership.
Membership rates for 2012, payable to Conor Killeen or Niamh Egan are as follows:
Non playing member €20.
Family €40.
Player €30.
Junior €10.
OAP/Student €10.
A contribution of €2 (Adult) and €1 (Junior) will apply per training session.
Team Manager.
Welcome and best wishes for a successful year, to our new team manager, Tony Dalton from Clara.
Congratulations.
To our Club Chairman, Damien Brazil, who has again been chosen for the Offaly football referee’s award for 2011.
Sympathy.
The club extends it’s sympathy to the Hogan family on the untimely passing of Tommy Hogan last week. Also to the family of Willie Kieran Egan, father of Theresa Milner, Glebe. May they rest in peace.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 18th Dec 2011 – 4 Adv B
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: €588. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.Keena
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O.Costello
Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Sarah, Alisa, Jack, Katie
Masses for Christmas: Sat eve @ 9pm; Sun @ 12noon
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €274. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Halligan, M.Kelly
Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Darcy
Masses for Christmas: Sat eve @ 7pm; Sun @ 10.30am
Mass on next Sun for the late Michael Kelly (Lakefield)
Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wed 21st Dec, in Clonfanlough @ 7pm; & Shannonbridge @ 8pm, preceded by a Carol Service
Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)Q. The religious meaning of Christmas seems to mean less to me every passing year. Any suggestions on how I can rediscover the religious excitement of my younger years? A. Do you have a crib at home? Read the Christmas story in the Gospel of Luke and like Mary ponder on these things in your heart. Take time to reflect on the Angelus, or at least the Hail Mary, this week. Attend a Carol service. Bring Christmas cheer to somebody who needs it. Be moderate in spending and do not overindulge in eating and drinking. Each day welcome Jesus into your life and your home. Bring Christ back into Christmas.
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SEVEN WAYS WE KNOW THE GOSPEL IS IMPORTANT
• We stand. • We sing or say an acclamation to welcome the Gospel. • The reading can only be done by the priest or deacon.
• The priest or deacon greets us again with the same words used at the beginning of Mass. • The priest or deacon makes the sign of the cross four times. First on the Book of the Gospels and then on his forehead, his lips and his breast. • We do the same on our foreheads, lips and breast. We do this to remind us that God’s word should always be on our minds, on our lips and in our hearts. • At the end of the Gospel the priest/deacon says: ‘The Gospel of the Lord’ and we answer: ‘Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.’ The priest/deacon kisses the book.
Reflection on today’s Gospel
2 ‘Do not be afraid.’ Mary was perplexed by the words of the angel. Perhaps you too have sometimes been perplexed by life’s path and wondered what it all meant. Perhaps at times you have doubted if God was really with you? 3 Mary was taken by surprise by the invitation, but she did not tell the angel she was not ready, nor ask him to return later. She was prepared to go with the invitation even though it was not the ‘right moment’. ‘Here I am Lord.’ What invitations have come to you at the ‘wrong time’ and how have you responded? ¨¨¨¨
“Children's Christmas Party, Shannonbridge Hall @ 3pm Sunday 18th December. Santa, Present and Picture.
Family Entrance €5 Light Refreshments Served. All Welcome"
Sunday 18th Dec 2011 – 4 Adv B
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: €588. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.Keena
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O.Costello
Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Sarah, Alisa, Jack, Katie
Masses for Christmas: Sat eve @ 9pm; Sun @ 12noon
¨¨¨¨
Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €274. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Halligan, M.Kelly
Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Darcy
Masses for Christmas: Sat eve @ 7pm; Sun @ 10.30am
Mass on next Sun for the late Michael Kelly (Lakefield)
Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wed 21st Dec, in Clonfanlough @ 7pm; & Shannonbridge @ 8pm, preceded by a Carol Service
Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)Q. The religious meaning of Christmas seems to mean less to me every passing year. Any suggestions on how I can rediscover the religious excitement of my younger years? A. Do you have a crib at home? Read the Christmas story in the Gospel of Luke and like Mary ponder on these things in your heart. Take time to reflect on the Angelus, or at least the Hail Mary, this week. Attend a Carol service. Bring Christmas cheer to somebody who needs it. Be moderate in spending and do not overindulge in eating and drinking. Each day welcome Jesus into your life and your home. Bring Christ back into Christmas.
¨¨¨¨
SEVEN WAYS WE KNOW THE GOSPEL IS IMPORTANT
• We stand. • We sing or say an acclamation to welcome the Gospel. • The reading can only be done by the priest or deacon.
• The priest or deacon greets us again with the same words used at the beginning of Mass. • The priest or deacon makes the sign of the cross four times. First on the Book of the Gospels and then on his forehead, his lips and his breast. • We do the same on our foreheads, lips and breast. We do this to remind us that God’s word should always be on our minds, on our lips and in our hearts. • At the end of the Gospel the priest/deacon says: ‘The Gospel of the Lord’ and we answer: ‘Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.’ The priest/deacon kisses the book.
Reflection on today’s Gospel
2 ‘Do not be afraid.’ Mary was perplexed by the words of the angel. Perhaps you too have sometimes been perplexed by life’s path and wondered what it all meant. Perhaps at times you have doubted if God was really with you? 3 Mary was taken by surprise by the invitation, but she did not tell the angel she was not ready, nor ask him to return later. She was prepared to go with the invitation even though it was not the ‘right moment’. ‘Here I am Lord.’ What invitations have come to you at the ‘wrong time’ and how have you responded? ¨¨¨¨
“Children's Christmas Party, Shannonbridge Hall @ 3pm Sunday 18th December. Santa, Present and Picture.
Family Entrance €5 Light Refreshments Served. All Welcome"
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 11th Dec 2011 – 3 Adv B
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: €459. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManus
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1
Readers for next Weekend: Group 2, M.Anderson, E.Quinn
Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Oisín, Saul, Siobhán, Ffion
Mass on Tues for the late Denis Lyons
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Damien Kenny
Mass on next Sun for the Halloran family deceased
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €221. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Noble, D.Fitzgerald
Readers for next Sunday: N.Kenny
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Egan
Mass on next Sun for the Devery family deceased
‘Months Mind Mass for Anna May Egan next Sat @ 12noon
Carol Service: in Clonmacnois this Sun @ 4pm. All welcome.
Ard Chiaráin: Advent Prayer each Mon @ 8pm
¨¨¨¨
Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat
In Newbridge College 16th -18th Dec. Over 500 young people aged 16-35 are expected to attend this donation- only event, and all newcomers are welcome. Retreat starts with Registration @ 8pm on Fri. Free buses are available. Bring a sleeping bag. For more info visit www.youth2000.ie or call 01-6753690 or 085-8289231.
Gallen C.S. TY students hope to produce a monthly newsletter. They are open to receive local news items, notices, business ads etc. Contact is westoffalynewsletter.@gmail.com
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Advent Talk by Fr Tom Cox in Church.
The Gospel of Luke: the Birth of Jesus, reading the ‘Infancy Narratives’ & using video footage of Bethlehem, Nazareth & Jerusalem, Tues 13th Dec @ 8pm in St Cynoc’s Junior N.S.
¨¨¨¨
Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 16th Dec, beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763
¨¨¨¨
Stroke Support Group
Meeting on Wed 14th Dec @ 7pm in the Hospital canteen, Portiuncula Hospital. For more call 9648200, ext 613. Refreshments on the night.
¨¨¨¨
Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club
Flower arranging demo by Adrienne Thompson in Gullanes hotel on Wed 14th Dec @ 8pm. Adm for non members: €5.
¨¨¨¨
A Big Thank-you
“To all who supported our recent Table Quiz for the ‘Tidy Towns’, which raised €310.
To all who donated to our Church gate Collection for the Christmas Lights, which realised €226.78; to all who supported the Fund raising Table Quiz; to all who attended the switching on of the Lights; to all who organised, supervised and catered for the events.”
May Christ our Light show us the way forward, & lighten our burdens!
Sunday 11th Dec 2011 – 3 Adv B
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: €459. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManus
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1
Readers for next Weekend: Group 2, M.Anderson, E.Quinn
Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Oisín, Saul, Siobhán, Ffion
Mass on Tues for the late Denis Lyons
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Damien Kenny
Mass on next Sun for the Halloran family deceased
¨¨¨¨
Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €221. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Noble, D.Fitzgerald
Readers for next Sunday: N.Kenny
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Egan
Mass on next Sun for the Devery family deceased
‘Months Mind Mass for Anna May Egan next Sat @ 12noon
Carol Service: in Clonmacnois this Sun @ 4pm. All welcome.
Ard Chiaráin: Advent Prayer each Mon @ 8pm
¨¨¨¨
Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat
In Newbridge College 16th -18th Dec. Over 500 young people aged 16-35 are expected to attend this donation- only event, and all newcomers are welcome. Retreat starts with Registration @ 8pm on Fri. Free buses are available. Bring a sleeping bag. For more info visit www.youth2000.ie or call 01-6753690 or 085-8289231.
Gallen C.S. TY students hope to produce a monthly newsletter. They are open to receive local news items, notices, business ads etc. Contact is westoffalynewsletter.@gmail.com
¨¨¨¨
Advent Talk by Fr Tom Cox in Church.
The Gospel of Luke: the Birth of Jesus, reading the ‘Infancy Narratives’ & using video footage of Bethlehem, Nazareth & Jerusalem, Tues 13th Dec @ 8pm in St Cynoc’s Junior N.S.
¨¨¨¨
Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 16th Dec, beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763
¨¨¨¨
Stroke Support Group
Meeting on Wed 14th Dec @ 7pm in the Hospital canteen, Portiuncula Hospital. For more call 9648200, ext 613. Refreshments on the night.
¨¨¨¨
Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club
Flower arranging demo by Adrienne Thompson in Gullanes hotel on Wed 14th Dec @ 8pm. Adm for non members: €5.
¨¨¨¨
A Big Thank-you
“To all who supported our recent Table Quiz for the ‘Tidy Towns’, which raised €310.
To all who donated to our Church gate Collection for the Christmas Lights, which realised €226.78; to all who supported the Fund raising Table Quiz; to all who attended the switching on of the Lights; to all who organised, supervised and catered for the events.”
May Christ our Light show us the way forward, & lighten our burdens!
Sunday, December 04, 2011
Shannonbridge GAA Club
The Annual General Meeting of the club takes place next Sunday, 11th December, at 6pm in the Clubhouse. All support and new members especially welcome.
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 4th Dec 2011 – 2Advent B
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, 8th Dec, Feast of the Immaculate Conception - a Holy Day:
Vigil Mass on Wed @ 8pm; Mass on Thurs @ 12noon.
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €461. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett
Altar Servers for this week: Group 1,Andrea, Stephanie, Jenny, Ciarán
Mass on next Wed eve for the late Ciaran, Maryanne & Brian Flannery
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Brigid & Billie Duffy
Mass on next Sun for the late Bernard & Brendan Cogavin
¨¨¨¨
Clonfanlough
Mass for The 'Immaculate Conception' on Thurs @ 10.30am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €126. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: C.Healy, T.Milner
Readers for next Sunday: Confirmandi
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: D.McEvoy
Mass on next Sun for the late Anne & Ciaran Pillion
We will have the Enrolment Ceremony for the Confirmandi next Sun
Carol Service: in Clonmacnois next Sun @ 4pm. All welcome
¨¨¨¨
Ard Chiaráin: Advent Prayer each Mon @ 8pm
¨¨¨¨
A special word of thanks & appreciation is due to the kind people who organised & facilitated the recent Christmas Parties in both Shannonbridge & Clonfanlough. It demanded much hard work by many people; but the enjoyment given and shared by the guests is its own reward!
¨¨¨¨
Shannonbridge ARA Annual Social
On Fri 9th Dec in the Old Fort @ 7pm. Members & friends welcome. Cost €20. Contact Sr Margaret on 087-2990833 or Anne Rohan on 086-8142714 before next Wed.
¨¨¨¨
Nomination Forms for Parish P.C. & ministers of Holy Communion.
Please return these before 11th Dec.
¨¨¨¨
Members of St Ciaran’s Alert Community Alert will be calling on houses to get signatures for a petition opposing the possible closure of the Garda Station in Shannonbridge.
Shannonbridge Action Group Christmas Cards are on sale locally.
Please support both endeavours.
Shannonbridge Playground Maintenance Fund Table Quiz will be held in Killeens on Thurs 8th Dec @ 9.30pm. Please support. At 8pm the Christmas Lights will be switched on, & all are invited to witness the event
¨¨¨¨
Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat
In Newbridge College 16th -18th Dec. Over 500 young people aged 16-35 are expected to attend this donation- only event, and all newcomers are welcome. Retreat starts with Registration @ 8pm on Fri. Free buses are available. Bring a sleeping bag. For more info visit www.youth2000.ie or call 01-6753690 or 085-8289231.
Gallen C.S. TY students hope to produce a monthly newsletter. They are open to receive local news items, notices, business ads etc. Contact is westoffalynewsletter.@gmail.com
Shannonbridge GAA Club AGM on Sun next @ 6pm in the Clubhouse.
Sunday 4th Dec 2011 – 2Advent B
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, 8th Dec, Feast of the Immaculate Conception - a Holy Day:
Vigil Mass on Wed @ 8pm; Mass on Thurs @ 12noon.
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €461. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett
Altar Servers for this week: Group 1,Andrea, Stephanie, Jenny, Ciarán
Mass on next Wed eve for the late Ciaran, Maryanne & Brian Flannery
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Brigid & Billie Duffy
Mass on next Sun for the late Bernard & Brendan Cogavin
¨¨¨¨
Clonfanlough
Mass for The 'Immaculate Conception' on Thurs @ 10.30am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €126. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: C.Healy, T.Milner
Readers for next Sunday: Confirmandi
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: D.McEvoy
Mass on next Sun for the late Anne & Ciaran Pillion
We will have the Enrolment Ceremony for the Confirmandi next Sun
Carol Service: in Clonmacnois next Sun @ 4pm. All welcome
¨¨¨¨
Ard Chiaráin: Advent Prayer each Mon @ 8pm
¨¨¨¨
A special word of thanks & appreciation is due to the kind people who organised & facilitated the recent Christmas Parties in both Shannonbridge & Clonfanlough. It demanded much hard work by many people; but the enjoyment given and shared by the guests is its own reward!
¨¨¨¨
Shannonbridge ARA Annual Social
On Fri 9th Dec in the Old Fort @ 7pm. Members & friends welcome. Cost €20. Contact Sr Margaret on 087-2990833 or Anne Rohan on 086-8142714 before next Wed.
¨¨¨¨
Nomination Forms for Parish P.C. & ministers of Holy Communion.
Please return these before 11th Dec.
¨¨¨¨
Members of St Ciaran’s Alert Community Alert will be calling on houses to get signatures for a petition opposing the possible closure of the Garda Station in Shannonbridge.
Shannonbridge Action Group Christmas Cards are on sale locally.
Please support both endeavours.
Shannonbridge Playground Maintenance Fund Table Quiz will be held in Killeens on Thurs 8th Dec @ 9.30pm. Please support. At 8pm the Christmas Lights will be switched on, & all are invited to witness the event
¨¨¨¨
Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat
In Newbridge College 16th -18th Dec. Over 500 young people aged 16-35 are expected to attend this donation- only event, and all newcomers are welcome. Retreat starts with Registration @ 8pm on Fri. Free buses are available. Bring a sleeping bag. For more info visit www.youth2000.ie or call 01-6753690 or 085-8289231.
Gallen C.S. TY students hope to produce a monthly newsletter. They are open to receive local news items, notices, business ads etc. Contact is westoffalynewsletter.@gmail.com
Shannonbridge GAA Club AGM on Sun next @ 6pm in the Clubhouse.
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