Shannonbridge GAA Club

Duck Derby. The club are running a Duck Race on the Shannon, on the weekend of 22nd June, in conjunction with the Shannonbridge Midsummer Festival. Ducks are now on sale - all support appreciated. Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery. There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 21and 27 and there was one match three winner. This week’s jackpot is €2,200.

Parish Newsletter

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 27^th May 2012 – Pentecost 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.  Adoration on First Fri: 4-5pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €360.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

Readers for next Weekend: Group 2, M.Anderson, E.Quinn

Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Saul, Siobhán, Ffion, Oisín

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Clonfanlough

Mass on First Fri @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €318.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: E.Egan, A.McEvoy

Readers for next Sunday: C.Rigney

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group  1

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Egan

‘Months Mind Mass’ for Sr Damien Darcy on next Sunday

Church-gate Collection for ‘Fighting Blindness’ on next weekend.

 Preparing for the Eucharistic Congress (10^th – 17^th June)

Pilgrim Walk to Clonmacnois on Mon 4^th June

Starting from Ballinahown @ 3pm; you may join it on way at any point.

Then we all gather at the Nun’s Chapel @ 6pm for prayers, and then process to the Mass Shelter in Clonmacnois, stopping at some Stations on the way and finishing @ 7pm with a special Prayer Service.

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 We welcome to the Table of the Lord those who received First Communion last weekend, and we thank all those involved in the Celebration in any way:

Orla Hynes, Róisín Mannion, Conor Brazil, Cian Duffy, Adam Egan, Seán Flannery, Adam O’Carroll, Chris Rigney, Eoin Sheridan

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Free Trade Coffee Morning, after Mass, in Clonfanlough Hall on 27^th May

“Please support Laura O’Shea’s upcoming voluntary work in Uganda this July.

She will travel there to work with vulnerable children under the auspices of ‘Nurture Africa Charity’.  Any donations to this Charity please.  Raffle tickets available on the morning for savoury treats.  All welcome.

Coffee morning in Shannonbridge to be arranged later.

There will also be a ‘Clonmacnois 5 Mile’ Charity run/walk/cycle on 10^th June @ 2pm.  Registration on the day from 12noon at the Prayer Centre in Clonmacnois.  Entry: €15.00.  Prizes & t-shirts. Monies to ‘Nurture Africa’.”

For more info call Laura on 086-3205734

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 Stroke Support Group

Meeting on Thurs 31^st May @ 7pm in Portiuncula Hospital

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New Christians

We welcome into the Christian Community Saoirse Trainor, daughter of Kieran & Paula, and Adam Kelly, son of Anthony & Geraldine, who were baptised recently in Clonfanlough Church; also Hannah Mitchell, daughter of John & Miriam, who was baptised last weekend in Shannonbridge Church.

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Prayer Centre Clonmacnois – Sat 2^nd June @ 2.30pm                                          “Mass and prayers for healing, with the Relics of St Therese, for all deceased who died by suicide or in traumatic circumstances.  All welcome, including families, friends & relatives.  For more info contact 087-6600190.”

Clonmacnois parish newsletter

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 20^th May 2012 – Ascension 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, except Fri @ 12noon

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €600.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson

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

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €226.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Devery, A.Kelly

Readers for next Sunday: S.Gilson

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: D.McEvoy

Mass on Fri @ 8am followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 12noon

Meeting of Parish P.C. on Tues in Shannonbridge @ 8pm

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

Our 4 Cluster Parishes are organising a period of 40 hours of continuous Eucharistic adoration on a ‘relay’ basis in the 10 Churches of the pastoral area, with 4 hours of adoration in each church on 24^th & 25^th May, starting with Mass in each church.  In this parish it will be on 25^th May in Clonfanlough @ 8am & in Shannonbridge @ 12noon.  We need volunteers to come for any length of time to ensure there is always someone present.

“The Eucharist is a priceless treasure: by not only celebrating it, but also by praying before it outside of Mass we are enabled to make contact with the very wellspring of grace.  A Christian community desirous of contemplating the face of Christ..... cannot fail to develop this aspect of Eucharistic worship, which prolongs and increases the fruits of our communion in the Body & Blood of the Lord.”                                                     (Pope John Paul 2)

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Preparing for the Eucharistic Congress (10^th – 17^th June)

Pilgrim Walk to Clonmacnois on Mon 4^th June

Starting from Ballinahown; you may join it on way at any point.

Then we all gather at the Nun’s Chapel @ 6pm for prayers, and then process to the Mass Shelter in Clonmacnois, stopping at some Stations on the way and finishing @ 7pm with a special Prayer Service.

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Free Trade Coffee Morning, after Mass, in Clonfanlough Hall on 27^th May

“Please support Laura O’Shea’s upcoming voluntary work in Uganda this July.

She will travel there to work with vulnerable children under the auspices of ‘Nurture Africa Charity’.  Any donations to this Charity please.  Raffle tickets available on the morning for savoury treats.  All welcome.

Coffee morning in Shannonbridge to be arranged later.

There will also be a ‘Clonmacnois 5 Mile’ Charity run/walk/cycle on 10^th June @ 2pm.  Registration on the day from 12noon at the Prayer Centre in Clonmacnois.  Entry: €15.00.  Prizes & t-shirts. Monies to ‘Nurture Africa’.”

For more info call Laura on 086-3205734

A Mhuire na ngrás, a Mháthair Mhic Dé

Go gcuire tú ar mo leas mé

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Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter


Sunday 13th May 2012 – 6Easter 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: €456. Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3

Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, A.Hynes

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



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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €243. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: First Communicants’ Parents

Readers for next Sunday: A.Rohan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: B.Coughlan



We will celebrate Mass for First Communicants on Sat @ 12noon in Clonfanlough Church



Next Sunday we will celebrate the Feast of the Ascension



50th I. Eucharistic Congress (10 – 17th June) : ‘Communion with Christ & one another.’

Our 4 Cluster Parishes are organising a period of 40 hours of continuous Eucharistic adoration on a ‘relay’ basis in the 10 Churches of the pastoral area, with 4 hours of adoration in each church on 24th & 25th May, starting with Mass in each church. In this parish it will be on 25th May in Clonfanlough @ 8am & in Shannonbridge @ 12noon. We need volunteers to come for any length of time to ensure there is always someone present.



“The Eucharist is a priceless treasure: by not only celebrating it, but also by praying before it outside of Mass we are enabled to make contact with the very wellspring of grace. A Christian community desirous of contemplating the face of Christ..... cannot fail to develop this aspect of Eucharistic worship, which prolongs and increases the fruits of our communion in the Body & Blood of the Lord.” (Pope John Paul 2)

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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre

Fri 18th May, 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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Shannonbridge ARA is planning an Outing to Dublin on Thurs 24th May. If you are interested in going please give your name to Anne on 086-8142714, or Sr Margaret Mary on 087-2990833.

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Shannonbridge Action Group

“The official launch of a self-guided tour of the ‘Fortifications’ will take place on Tues 15th May @ 3pm. All welcome”.

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"Throughout the whole of life one must continue to learn to live, and what will amaze you even more, throughout life one must learn to die." (Seneca)

"Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character." (William Arthur Ward)

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Intermediate Football championship. Shannonbridge opened their Championship campaign with a good win over Kilclonfert, at Ballinamere, on Sunday. After a slow start, the teams were level at two points each after fifteen minutes, Shannonbridge got into their stride with a goal by Eddie Egan. Two further goals, one by Paul Deeley from a penalty and Peadar Kelly left the half time score 3-4 to 0-2. The margin was maintained throughout the second half with a solid defence and midfield backing up a good team effort. Darragh Cobbett set up the final goal for Eddie Egan with a great run in the twenty seventh minute. Final score 4-9 to 0-5. Team: Donal Corbett, M. Darcy, P. Moloney, J. Deeley, S. Flannery (0-1), N. Price, W. Keena (Capt), J. Ryan, J. Egan, T. Mahon, K. Flannery (0-3), P. Egan, P. Kelly (1-2), E. Egan (2-0), P. Deeley (1-3). Subs: Darragh Corbett for T. Mahon, C. Killeen for S. Flannery, R. Ryan for J. Ryan. Feile at Clonmacnois NS. Feile 2012 was launched at Clonmacnois school on Thursday with a special visit by the organising committee. Present were Pat Quill, President of the Ladies Football Assoc, John Leahy, Coaching Officer, Joe Higgins, Feile Committee, Offaly footballer Michael Brazil and club representatives. Aoife Corbett and Emer Nally were present with the trophies for 2011 Division Two Feile and U14 Championship. A presentation was made to the school by Tom Bradley on behalf of sponsors Bus Eireann and Shannonbridge club presented a football. The girls Cumann na mBunscoil 2011 winning team were presented with their medals. Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery. Congratulations to Liam Egan, Kilnagarna, Doon on winning the jackpot of €12,200 last week. The numbers drawn were 8, 10, 12 and 14. There were eight match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €2,000.

Opening of Shannonbridge Fortifications Self Guided Tour

The opening of the Shannonbridge Fortifications Self Guided Tour will take place on Tuesday next, 15th May, at 3pm. All are welcome to attend. Come along and enjoy the tour.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter


Sunday 6th May 2012 – 5 Easter 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: €526. 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, Oisín, Saul, Siobhán, Ffion

Mass on next Sat eve for Nancy & Michael Kelly & siblings deceased

Mass on next Sun for the late Patricia Killeen

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €259. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Norton, H.Darcy

Readers for next Sunday: H.Coughlan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Rohan



Station Mass

On Tues @ 8pm at the home of E. & T. Rohan, Ballyhearth

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

The fourth National Collection for the Congress will take place this weekend. We thank you for your generous support to date. We need the help of everyone so that this Eucharistic Congress 2012 will be a success.

Please give what you can to assist us with the final preparations and hosting of the Congress. Further info is available on www.iec2012.ie

Our 4 Cluster Parishes are organising a period of 40 hours of continuous Eucharistic adoration on a ‘relay’ basis in the 10 Churches of the pastoral area, with 4 hours of adoration in each church on 24th & 25th May, starting with Mass in each church. In this parish it will be on 25th May in Clonfanlough @ 8am & in Shannonbridge @ 12noon. We need volunteers to come for any length of time to ensure there is always someone present.

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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!!’



Shannonbridge ARA is planning an Outing to Dublin on Thurs 24th May. If you are interested in going please give your name to Anne on 086-8142714, or Sr Margaret Mary on 087-2990833.

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Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club

Flower Arranging Demo by Richard Haslam in Gullanes on 9th May @ 8pm



Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)

Q. What did Jesus mean when he said ‘you are pruned already’?

A. The vine, like many other fruit-bearing plants, receives two prunings. At the early pruning a certain number of shoots are selected for development while the remainder are lopped off. Close to harvest time, the second pruning cuts off the underdeveloped fruits to the benefit of the stronger ones. The disciples had survived the first pruning at the end of John Chapter 6 when they chose to remain with Jesus unlike those who walked away because they rejected his promise to give his flesh to eat and his blood to drink, the promise of the Eucharist

Shannonbridge GAA

Div 4 game, Friday night, 7th May, in Shannonbridge, v Doon. (S. Fleming)