Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 3^rd Feb 2013 -4 C

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 @ 9am

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €439.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

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

Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Ciarán, Róisin, Saul, Jack

‘Months Mind’ Mass for Pam McDermott on next Sat eve

Mass on next Sun for the late Gerry & Eddie Egan

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €292.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Norton, H.Darcy

Readers for next Sunday: A.Kelly

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Egan

Mass on next Sun for the late Padraic Devery

Remembrance Service in Portiuncula Hospital Chapel

For parents who have suffered bereavement through the death of their children, miscarriage or stillbirth, Mon 4^th Feb @ 7.30pm.

Thurs 7^th Feb is the Feast of St Mel, one of the patrons of our diocese

Clonmacnois Primary School

Enrolment for the academic year 2013-14 is taking place at the School.

Enrolment forms are available in the school office, or telephone 09096 – 74150 by Fri 8^th Feb.  Enrolment eve for new pupils will take place on Thurs 21^st Feb @ 7.30pm

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Many thanks for your contributions to the recent Lourdes Fund Collection, which realised €350. 00 in Shannonbridge.

Anyone who wishes to go as an assisted pilgrim please let us know.

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  Why not study Theology?

The Dominicans are offering a programme of theology leading up to a degree (BTh), if desired, in the distance learning format. People study from home with occasional study days at weekends, and with the support of on-line academic tutors. Hundreds of people have completed some or all of the Programme.  Would you like to know more?

For more info write to: The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24.   Tel 01-4048124.  Email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

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 We welcome into the Christian Community Alyssa Mary Hennessy, daughter of Jacqueline & Derek, who was baptised last weekend in Clonfanlough Church

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“Many thanks to all who supported the Christmas Carol Singing, which realised €700.00 for Offaly Hospice.”

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 Athlone Community College

Enrolment for Eve Classes on Mon 4^th Feb,& Tues 5^th Feb from 7 – 8.30pm

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 Diocesan Youth Ministry

A ‘Coming together’ & Retreat for young people will take place during mid-term from Sun 10^th Feb – Tues 12^th Feb.  This is a 2-night stay in Ovoca Manor , Co Wicklow.  Activities will be faith based, and is open to those aged 12 – 18.

The cost is €90 per person & includes bus, food, guest speakers, activities and accommodation.  Anyone interested should contact 090-6473358, info@aym.ie before 8^th Feb

Tullamore Junior Pastoral Council will host their national youth conference on 23^rd Feb.  Guest speaker is Scott Evans,(&others), with live music, fun & games.