Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter


Sunday 29th April 2012 – 4 Easter B-Vocations’ Day

Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am



Shannonbridge

Masses: or Communion service each day @ 10am

Adoration on the First Fri: 4-5pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €464. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.Keena

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, S.Grennan, P.Duffy

Altar Servers for this week: Group 1, Andrea, Stephanie, Jenny, Ciarán

Mass on next Sat eve for Mary Rocke & siblings deceased

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Clonfanlough

Mass for the First Fri will be on Thurs @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €198. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Halligan, M.Kelly

Readers for next Sunday: A. & L. Devery

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: K.Kelly

Mass on next Sun for Paddy & Francie Kelly & family deceased



Station Mass

On next Fri @8pm at the home of M.& E.McManus, Garrymore

Many thanks for your contributions to Trócaire during the recent Lenten campaign. As a result of your generosity we have sent €3130.00 to Trócaire.



Fr Christy Fox M.H.M. extends his gratitude for your donations to his missionary appeal. Total amount was €470.

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Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2012

27th May - 1st June - 5 nights - fully inclusive Price €699.00.

Booking Forms available now for the pilgrim section from

Joe Walsh Tours143 Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2. Tel: 01-2410811 / 2410812.

Pilgrimage Director: Fr Noonan, Moate; Tel: 6481180

Invalid Section: Fr Scanlon, Cloghan; Tel: 6457112

Flights departing from Knock.

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50th I. Eucharistic Congress: ‘Communion with Christ & one another.’

The fourth National Collection for the Congress will take place next weekend.

We thank you for your generous support to date and we ask you to give what you can to assist us in the preparations & the hosting of the Eucharistic Congress in June. For more info visit www.iec2012.ie

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The Social Group in Clonfanlough is organising a special Mass in honour of Our Lady on Fri 11th May @ 7.30pm in Clonfanlough Hall. This will also help us prepare for the Eucharistic Congress. Light refreshments will be served, and all are welcome.

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Congratulations & God's blessing on the children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Thursday.

Many thanks to all those who made any contribution to the celebration of Confirmation; to all who played a part in preparing for & in the celebration of the Liturgy, and to all those who provided the refreshments.

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‘Shannonbridge ARA will celebrate Bealtaine on Sun 6th May in the Parish Hall from 3-6pm le Ceoil agus Craic; come & find out what it is all about!!’

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‘Explore your Relationships by reflecting on Wonder, Beauty & Delight with Sr Mary Glennon RSM, Craughwell, on Sat 5th May from 2.30- 4.30pm in Ard Chiaráin Prayer Centre. All welcome.’

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 22nd April 2012 – 3 Easter B
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am






'Peace be with you'

Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €460. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: Parents of Confirmandi
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O.Costello
Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Sarah, Alisa, Jack, Katie
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Kieran J. Mannion & family
Mass on next Sun for the late David Macklin
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €166. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Noble, D.Fitzgerald
Readers for next Sunday: A.Kelly
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Darcy
Mass on next Sun for the Egan family deceased (Clonlyon)

Prayer Service for Vocations
On Sat evening 28th April @ 5pm in Clonmacnois. All welcome.
Celebration of Confirmation
We celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in Shannonbridge Church on Thurs 26th April @ 3pm. All welcome.
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Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society will host the launch of ‘AHistory of Primary Education in West Offaly 1800-2010’ by Brendan Ryanon Friday 27th April in Gallen Community School, Ferbane, at 8 p.m.All are welcome. Light refreshments served.
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Memo from Parish Pastoral Council
‘We are fortunate to have 2 good Halls in our Parish, and we are happy that both are used regularly. We ask Organisations using them to leave them as they would like to find them – clean & tidy. Please ensure that all rubbish is removed, that lights, water& heat are turned off.
It is getting more expensive to maintain these Halls, because of increased costs for heat, lighting, water & Insurance. We need your cooperation.
We ask that rent for the particular Hall be paid to the person with whom the Hall is booked ASAP. The Hall in Clonfanlough is booked with Ann Guinan, and in Shannonbridge with Liz Duffy.’
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New Christians
We welcome into the Christian Community the following who were baptised recently: Laoise Faherty, daughter of Padraic & Úna;
Harry Guinan, son of John & Lorraine.
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50th I. Eucharistic Congress: ‘Communion with Christ & one another.’
All large celebrations require a great deal of materials & preparation. The Eucharistic Congress is no exception. There are many challenges involved, and we want to ensure that the whole Church, both in Ireland & further afield, will see the Congress as opportunities to deepen our Faith in the Eucharist.
The Fourth National Collection for the Congress will take place on the weekend of 5/6th May. (In your box of envelopes the appropriate one is marked as 10th June; please use this if you can. There is also an envelope in the information pack that is available today. You may use the ‘Holy Land envelope at some other time). Your support, especially in these difficult economic circumstances is very much appreciated, and we thank for your support to date.

Next Sun is ‘Vocation Sun’ – a day to pray for guidance in our calling

Book Launch- Primary Education in West Offaly by Brendan Ryan.

Well known local author and historian, Brendan Ryan, Ferbane, will launch his "History of Primary Education in West Offaly 1800 - 2010" on Friday 27th April, in Gallen Community School at 8.00pm. The launch will be by Seamus Dooley Sec. (Irl.) NUJ. This is an important publication and all are invited. Light refreshments served.

Shannonbridge GAA Notes

Fixtures this weekend:

Div. 4 League, v KIlclonfert, in Kilclonfert, Friday 20th April, at 7.15pm.

Div. 2 League, v Rhode, in Shannonbridge, Saturday 21st. April, at 6.00pm.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 15th April 2012 – 2 Easter B
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
‘My Lord and My Go d’

Shannonbridge
Masses: Daily @ 10am, except on Tues @8.30am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €570. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManus
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: Group 2, M.Anderson, E.Quinn
Altar Servers for this week: Group 2,Oisín, Saul, Siobhán, Ffion
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Frank Coleman & family
Mass on next Sun for the late Paddy Duffy
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €539. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: C.Healy, T.Milner
Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Egan

Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. Devotions in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre starting @ 2pm.
Station Mass
Fri 20th April at the home of C.Molloy, Glebe @ 8pm
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Celebration of Confirmation
We celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in Shannonbridge Church on Thurs 26th April @ 3pm. All welcome.
The Ceremony of Light (Family Preparation) will take place in Clonfanlough Church on Wed 18th April @ 7.30pm.
The Confirmandi will have a day’s Retreat on next Thursday, 19th April.
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This weekend we welcome Fr Christy Fox, Mill Hill Missionary, who has worked in Uganda for many years. He will speak at all the Masses on the work of the missionary church, and is requesting new subscribers for their Missionary Magazine, ‘St Joseph’s Advocate’. Those who do not wish to subscribe for the magazine are invited to give a donation for the missions, and this would be greatly appreciated.
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 20th April, beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763
Mass every Wed @ 7.30pm. All welcome
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Sun 15th April, Boora Walk & Prayer Day in preparation for the International Eucharistic Congress. (10th – 17th June)
“Assembling at Boora Church with Emmaus Story@ 4.30pm; then walking the 3kms to Lake Finnamore (limited parking there) for guided prayer. This is a time to walk reflectively, to connect with nature, with each other and with the Eucharistic Lord. Refreshments afterwards. The event will be led by Br Brian Johnson. All welcome.”
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Official Opening of new Shop at Clonmacnois on Mon @ 4pm. All welcome.
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"Gratitude can best be defined and understood as the only possible response to a gift, to something recognized as utterly, freely given. Gratitude is the vision – the way of seeing – that recognizes ‘gift.’ Our culture seems on the verge of losing the meaning of the experience of gratitude, in part because we have lost all sense of ‘gift.’" (Ernest Kurtz)

Food Safety / HACCP Training

Offaly Local Development Company will be running a 4 evening training programme for Community Groups on Food Safety/HACCP in Tullamore beginning on Wednesday April 18th. The training will be for 4 consecutive Wednesdays from 7.00 - 9.30pm in our offices in Tullamore.

If any community groups are interested please contact Theresa Hennebry at 086 385 7400 or wyntektraining@gmail.com

Landscape Construction Course

Landscape Construction Course

The Landscape Construction Programme is a Local Training Initiative operating in St. Rynagh's College of Further Education, Banagher. It is a 26 week full time course that provides learners with a FETAC Level 3 Employability Skills award in; Outdoor Vegetable Crop Production, Planting & Potting by Hand, Woodwork, Communications, Computer Literacy, Career Preparation & Maths.
Students will also gain experience in kerbing, paving & landscape construction as part of their work experience.
For further info, contact Monica at 087 6835561
or contact your local FÁS office to register

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Fixtures for this Weekend.
Div. Two League v Ballyfore, Saturday 14th April, 6pm, in Ballyfore. (ref. C. Groome).
Div. Four League v Kilclonfert, Sunday 15th April, 3pm, in Kilclonfert. (Ref. P. Gallagher).

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 8th April 2012 – Easter Day B
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
'Christ is risen, Alleluia'

Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon @ 11am; Rest of week (or Communion Service) @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €394. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett
Altar Servers for this week: Group 1, Andrea, Stephanie, Jenny, Ciarán
Mass on next Sat eve for the late James & Mary Kate Higgins
Mass on next Sun for the late Kieran & Pat McGuinness
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €320. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Maleney, H.Hynes
Readers for next Sunday: N.Kenny
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: D.McEvoy


A VERY HAPPY & PEACEFUL EASTER TO EVERYONE!
Many thanks to all those who made any contribution to the celebration of the Holy Week ceremonies; to all who played a part in preparing for & in the celebration of the Liturgy, and to all who encouraged us by their attendance & co-operation.
Toradh na Páise oraibh; Mac na hÓighe slán!
Céad glóir duit,a Íosa, a déag dúinn sa pháis,mar d’éirigh tú slán.
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Station Mass
Fri 13th April at the home of J.& B. Dolan, Clonlyon, @ 8pm
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Fr Christy Fox, Mill Hill Missionary, who has worked in Uganda for many years, will be with us next weekend, 14/15th April. He will speak at all the Masses on the work of the missionary church, and is requesting new subscribers for their Missionary Magazine, ‘St Joseph’s Advocate’. Those who do not wish to subscribe for the magazine are invited to give a donation for the missions, and this would be greatly appreciated.
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Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)Q. In what way was the raising of Jesus different from the raising of Lazarus or the widow’s son at Nain? A. It’s the difference between resuscitation and Resurrection. Lazarus was resuscitated, meaning that he was brought back into the same level of life and he had to die again at a later date. Resurrection is not coming back into former life but going forward into a new and greater life. An entirely new level of life was revealed in the Resurrection of Jesus. As St Paul wrote, all our believing is based on the Resurrection of Jesus.
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Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club
Flower Arranging Demo by Eileen McKenna, in Gullanes on Wed 11th April @ 8pm. Adm: non members, €5.00
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Divine Mercy Devotions
Sun 15th April in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre starting @ 2pm. This will include Confessions & the Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Shannonbridge GAA Notes

Division Four Football League.
Shannonbridge kept up their momentum by defeating Bracknagh, at Shannonbridge, on Saturday. The visitors opened the scoring with a point after six minutes, but this was immediately equalised by Gerry Quirke. Points from Eddie Egan (0-3) and Anthony Kelly (0-2) started to open a gap and Shannonbridge tacked on three more, for a half time lead of 0-9 to 0-4.
Bracknagh’s chances of a comeback ended with Adrian Kelly’s goal on fourteen minutes of the second half. Full time 1-12 to 0-5.
Team: D. Corbett (0-1,“45”), M. Moloney, C. Coughlan, J. Deeley, W. Keena, C. Kenny, P. Moloney, J. Killeen, P. Egan, Adrian Kelly (1-1), T. Mahon (0-1), Anthony Kelly (0-3), J. Guinan (0-1), E. Egan (0-3), G. Quirke (0-2). Sub: P. Brazil for J. Guinan (inj).

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 2, 7, 10 and 25 and there were six match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €10,800.

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Fundraiser
Shannonbridge GAA supports the Tadgh Carroll Fund, Doon. Please turn out for the sponsored 5K walk, run, cycle,on this Friday evening 7.30 in Doon. Very worthy cause - €10 per person.

Fixtures.
Div. Four Football League - Shannonbridge v Bracknagh, on Saturday 7th April, 6pm, in Shannonbridge.
U21 Football Championship - Shannon Gaels v St. Colms, on Monday 9th April, 3pm, in Cloghan.

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Division Two Football League.
A much improved performance by Shannonbridge saw them record their first league win, overcoming Clonbullogue, on Sunday, at Shannonbridge.
This game featured a welcome first start for John Ryan after a long absence through injury. The home side were soon into their stride leading four points to two after ten minutes. A trip on Kieran Flannery, when through on goal, yielded a penalty. Paul Deely’s spot kick was well saved at the expense of a point. A good goal by Peadar Kelly, midway through the first half, gave Shannonbridge a six point lead. Clonbullogue were reduced to fourteen men just before the interval. Half time score 1-8 to 0-4.
Shannonbridge maintained their lead through the second half and with good support play, picked off some good scores, to lead by 1-19 to 0-8 at the final whistle.
Team: M. Deeley, M. Darcy, P. Moloney, J. Deeley, C. Killeen, N. Price, W. Keena (0-1), J. Egan (0-1), J. Ryan, T. Mahon, K. Flannery (0-6), P. Egan, P. Kelly (1-2), E. Egan (0-1), P. Deeley (0-8). Subs: R. Ryan for N. Price, A. Kelly for P. Moloney, M. Moloney for M. Darcy.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 1, 10, 17and 23 and there was one match three winner. This week’s jackpot is €10,600.

Best of Luck to Gallen Community School.
Best of luck to Gallen CS in next Saturday’s All Ireland Vocational Schools Senior A Final v Holy Trinity, Cookstown, in Croke Park and in particular to the Shannonbridge players on the panel, Daragh and Michael Corbett, Christian Brazil and Dean Hogan,

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 1st April 2012 – Palm Sun B
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
'Hosanna to the Son of David'

Shannonbridge
Masses: : Mon-Wed @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €487. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1
Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, A.Hynes, D.O.Carroll
Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Sarah, Alisa, Jack, Katie
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €246. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: N.Egan, A.Rohan
Readers for next Sunday: C.Rigney
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: B.Coughlan
Mass on next Sun for the late Michael Molloy & parents

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONM Mon 2nd April
Clonfanlough: 7.00pm; Shannonbridge: 8pm
Confessions also possible after the Good Friday Ceremonies.

I will visit the sick & housebound on Tuesday
HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper with a Vigil of Adoration Shannonbridge: 9pm; Clonfanlough: 7pm

Good Friday: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: Shannonbridge: 7pm; Clonfanlough 5pm
Also in Shannonbridge @ 3pm: STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence.

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil and Mass: Shannonbridge: 9pm; Clonfanlough: 7pm
Please bring a candle for the Renewal of Baptismal Promises.

Please bring your Trócaire offerings on Holy Thurs or Good Friday
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A thought for Holy Week:
God does not ask about our ability or our inability, but our availability. (The Arkansas Baptist)

I am a bow in your hands, Lord, draw me lest I rot.
Do not overdraw me, Lord, I shall break.
Overdraw me, Lord, and who cares if I break?
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Lenten Prayer every Mon eve @ 8pm in Ard Chiaráin
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“Many thanks for your contributions to the Lourdes Fund: €500 donated.”
“Many thanks for your contributions to the Oesophageal Cancer Fund Appeal at Shannonbridge Church gate collection which realised €270.00.”
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Are you aged between 18 – 35? Interested in attending the Youth Space in the RDS as part of the International Eucharistic Congress 2012 with our Diocesan Group? If so, come along to an Information Evening on Fri 6th April in the Youth Ministry Centre, St Mary’s Hall, Northgate St Athlone @ 8pm.
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Shannonbridge GAA Club: Registration of underage members will take place in the Club House on Mon 2nd April, 7-8pm. All welcome.