Shannonbridge GAA Club

Division Two League Final.

Shannonbridge lost out to Durrow by a six point margin, at Clara, on Sunday. After an evenly contested first half, Durrow led by six points to four. However, after the interval, they established a five point lead by the eight minute and maintained that to the end. Final score 0-7 to 0-13.
No thanks to the County Board for fixing this final at a venue with no spectator stand or dugout facilities.
Team: C. Kelly, W. Keena, P. Moloney, M. Darcy, R. O’Connor, N. Price, D. Corbett, J. Egan, P. Egan, P. Deeley (0-4), R. Ryan, K. Kearns, K. Flannery (0-3), E. Egan, K. Kelly. Subs: J. Ryan, Anthony Kelly, T. Mahon, J. Deeley.

Division Four League Final.
Raheen won this game on a score-line of 2-5 to 3-8. Shannonbridge opened their account with a good goal by Rory Walshe in the fifth minute. Two goals for Raheen in the first twelve minutes, one from a penalty, set them up for a half time lead of 1-2 to 2-5. A good committed team performance in the second half came up short and a stronger Raheen team held out for a six point win. However, Shannonbridge’s attempt to close the gap was not aided by a number of players playing their second final in twenty four hours and a number of bizarre refereeing decisions.
Team: C. Kelly, J. Deeley, C. Coughlan, P. Moloney, T. Mahon, A. Coughlan, R. Walshe (1-0), J. Killeen, P. Egan, W. Keena, R. Ryan (0-1), Adrian Kelly, Anthony Kelly (0-3), E. Egan, M. Corbett. Subs: C. Kenny, D. Corbett, D. Finn (1-1), M. Deeley.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery Won at €7,200.
Congratulations to Margaret Shanahan, Kilcormac, winner of last week’s jackpot. The winning numbers were 2, 7, 9, 23. There were four match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €2,000.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 28^th Oct 2012 – 30 B

Tel (090) 9674125.  Email: jimboclonmacnois@gmail.com

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

Weekdays, 10am.                   Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge

Masses:Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat @ 10am.

Thurs is the Feast of All Saints, a Holy Day.  Mass on Wed eve @ 8pm, on Thurs @ 12 noon.  Fri is All Souls Day.  There will also be Mass on Fri eve @ 8pm for our deceased.  Adoration on Fri @ 6.30pm

 Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €379.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3

Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, A.Hynes, D.O’Carroll

Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Alisa, Jack, Katie, Ffion

‘Months Mind’ Mass for John Carty on next Sun

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Clonfanlough

Mass on Thurs for All Saints, a Holy Day, @ 10.30am

Mass on Fri, All Souls Day, @ 7pm 

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €232,   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: B.Kenny, M.Lantry,

Readers for Holy Day & next Sunday: A.Rohan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: B.Coughlan

Mass on next Sun for the late Alice & Martin Kilduff

I will attend the sick & housebound on Fri

Memorial Mass for Tom Rockett, Creevagh, on Mon 29^th Oct @ 10am, followed by burial of Ashes in Clonmacnois

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 Station Mass on Tues @ 7.30pm at the home of J.& M. Flannery, Creevagh

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Shannonbridge ARA will host a Coffee Morning in the Parish Hall on Sun 4^th Nov after Mass, together with a sale of homemade produce.  The proceeds will be given to the Offaly Hospice Association.  Please support.

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 Scripture Course- Year of Faith: ‘Let the Word of God dwell in you richly.’

Clonmacnois Room, St Mary’s Presbytery Athlone, presented by Fr Gerard McCarthy, S.V.D. – on Thurs Nights (starting on 1^st Nov) from 8 – 10pm

During this Year of Faith (which runs from Oct 2012 to Nov 2013) we are all asked to celebrate & renew our Faith.  One of the ways we can do that is by learning to pray with Scripture.

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 ‘If you wish to avail of personal safety equipment through the Seniors Alert Programme please contact a member of the Community Alert.’

‘Team Hope’ Christmas Shoebox Appeal is underway. If you wish to brighten up a child’s life this Christmas fill a shoebox.  Information leaflets are available in the Tourist Office, or log on to www.teamhope.ie

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We welcome into the Christian Community Martha Moran, son of Fran Moran & Tara Maguire, who was baptised last weekend in Shannonbridge Church.

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 Questions people ask

Q. In a recent newsletter you wrote about adult religious education. Are there any books you would recommend?

A. Top of any list must be the astounding story of Jesus Christ in the Gospels and other New Testament writings. Scriptural commentaries will enrich your reading. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a wonderful compendium of our religion. It has four parts: what we believe (creed); the celebration of faith (liturgy and sacraments); Christian behaviour (morality); and a beautiful section on prayer, especially a reflection on the Our Father. A simplified version of the Catechism, called YOUCAT, is now available. Any bookshop should be able to get it for you.                                                                                              (Fr O’Flynn Intercom)

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 21^st Oct 2012 – 29 B-Mission Sun

Tel (090) 9674125.  Email: jimboclonmacnois@gmail.com

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: €560.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: G.Brennan, D.Deeley, V.Hynes

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

Readers for next Weekend: Group 5, ? C.Doolan

Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Saul, Ciarán, Róisín, Adam

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Christina Turley

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €241.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J.Egan, B.Dolan

Readers for next Sunday: H.Coughlan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Rohan

‘Months Mind Mass’ for Teresa Rocke on next Sun

Station Mass on Tues at the home of P.& E.Dolan, Glebe @ 7.30pm

Station Mass on Fri at the home of C.& N. Condron, Clonlyon @ 7.30pm

“What we do is less than a drop in the ocean;

But if it were missing, the ocean would lack something.”     (Mother Teresa)

Mission Sunday: “Growing in Communion and Service”

Today, Mission Sunday, Catholics worldwide are asked to recommit themselves to mission, to the gospel message. Many people think of missionaries as those who travel to so-called developing countries and dedicate their lives to serving the poor and spreading the gospel. Today we pray especially for them but we also recommit ourselves to following the gospel message in prayer, in our daily lives, in our relationships with others and in sharing that message.

Can we be missionaries to our own families and to the people around us? That is one of the more challenging tasks in our society today.

People are asked to be as generous as usual in the Propagation of the Faith collection which will be sent in its entirety to a Young Church.

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If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church or if you have a desire to become a Catholic, you are cordially invited to attend an information evening on Friday 26^th October 2012 at 8pm in The Pastoral Centre, St Mel’s College (Old building), Longford.

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 Questions people ask                                                  

Q. Why should the Catholic Church be pushing its teaching, given all the scandals that have come to light?

A. Yes indeed, the uncovering of scandals is a massive obstacle in the promotion of the mission to preach the word of God to all nations. Mission begins with constant personal conversion by each one of us. But we should not be so blinded by the bad news that we fail to see all the goodness in the Church. Catholic missionaries have made the world a better place in spreading the good news of Jesus Christ, in education, nursing, food aid, peacemaking and many other ways. May the Church never be short of courageous, generous people who respond to the call of Jesus Christ to bring his message and love to all nations.                                                                                           (Fr O’Flynn-Intercom)

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‘ Gerry McCabe – Rewalk- Fund (Cloghan).   Ticket sellers will be in the area, seeking your support, within the next few weeks.’  Call 087-1927462

Killimor Camoige Club will host The 3 Tenors in a candlelit concert on 9^th Dec

In St Joseph’s Church Killimor. For tickets call 085-2098781

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Division Two League Semi Final.


Shannonbridge overcame St. Rynagh’s by the minimum margin to qualify for the Division Two League Final. This game was switched from Pullough to Shannonbridge due to ground conditions. At the break the home side were three points in arrears, 1-3 to 0-9, with the goal coming from Niall Price. St. Rynagh’s were reduced to fourteen players just before half time. Shannonbridge drew level 1-6 to 0-9 after five minutes of the second half, were unable to press home their advantage. When the referee levelled numbers in the eighteenth minute, St. Rynagh’s established a two point lead, 1-6 to 0-11. Three unanswered points from Karol Kelly, Anthony Kelly and Paul Deeley closed the scoring at 1-9 to 0-11.
Team: C. Kelly, S. Flannery, P. Moloney, M. Darcy, R. O’Connor, N. Price (1-0), W. Keena, P. Egan, J. Egan, K. Kearns, R. Ryan, P. Deeley (0-3), K. Flannery (0-2), E. Egan, K. Kelly (0-1). Subs: J. Ryan ()-2), Anthony Kelly (0-1).

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 19 and 28 and there were five match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €7,200.

Sympathy.
The club extends its sympathy to Pakie Daly and the Daly family on the death of Bridgie. May she rest in peace.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 14^th Oct 2012 – 28 B

Tel (090) 9674125.  Email: jimboclonmacnois@gmail.com

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: € 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

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: € Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Kenny, A.Kearns

Readers for next Sunday: A.& L.Devery

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: K.Kelly

Mass on next Sun for the late Tim Devery

Meeting for Parents of Children, who wish to receive their First Communion in 2013, in the School on Wed @ 7.30pm

Next Sun is Mission Sunday: “Growing in Communion.”

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Station Mass

On next Fri @ 8pm at the home of John & Sinéad Ryan, Woodbank

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Choose Life!

‘From the moment of conception, every human life is beautiful, every human life is precious and every human life is sacred.  Choose Life!  Visit the website www.chooselife2012.ie to watch a Video presentation on the Choose Life initiative.’

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Questions people ask                                    (Fr O’Flynn-Intercom)
Q. What would you hope to come from the Year of Faith?
A. An ancient tradition sees the spiritual life as a tripod supported by the three legs of prayerfulness, study and action. All three are needed for a balanced spirituality. Nowadays the weakest leg is study. Religious education at home, in schools and in preaching has been lacking the backbone of solid doctrine. Many people today are well educated in various fields of knowledge but lack an adult knowledge of their religion. The wonderful documents of the Second Vatican Council need to be looked at with fresh eyes. My hope is that the Year of Faith will be accepted as a challenge to get adult religious programmes up and running.

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 To be educated  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Anonymous)

"To look is one thing,
To see what you look at is another,
To understand what you see is a third,
To learn from what you understand,

Is still something else,

But to act on what you learn
is all that really matters."

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  "Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful individuals above the crowd: a little bit more. They did all that was expected of them and a little bit more."                                                                    (A. Lou Vickery)

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