Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 3^rd March 2013 – 3 Lent 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 @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €452.   Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

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

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

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Jerry Greene

Mass on next Sun for the late James McBride & parents

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Clonfanlough

Mass for Lent on Mon @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €240.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J.Egan, B.Dolan

Readers for next Sunday: A.& L.Devery

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: B.Coughlan

‘Months Mind’ Mass for Mary Maloney on Sat @ 1pm

Mass on next Sun for Mary & Michael Kelly & family deceased

Mass in Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm.  All welcome

Lenten Prayer continues in Ard Chiaráin on Mon @ 8pm.  All welcome

Eucharistic Adoration Regional Gathering

 There will be a gathering in Ferbane Church on Sunday 3rd March @ 3 p.m. for those involved in Eucharistic Adoration. This is part of the new diocesan structure that wants to support adorers in their ministry.

The event will involve a time of Adoration in the Church and a brief gathering afterwards to appoint representatives from parishes and this region to liaise with the diocesan committee. Any enquiries can be directed to Fr Turlough Baxter 087 9972259

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 Why go to Mass?                                                            (Courtesy of Fr Aidan Ryan)

Jesus invites me – ‘Do this in memory of me’.

The community needs the support of my presence.

My faith needs the support of a believing community

The Gospel can challenge me

The Bread of Life can nourish & strengthen me

Weekly Mass anchors my week & my life

God has blessed me, so I give thanks

I have needs, so I ask God’s help

Worship combats spiritual laziness & gives depth, direction & meaning to life.

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QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK                                               (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)

Q. I am personally opposed to abortion, but is it right to impose Catholic morality in what is now a multicultural and democratic society?

A. It is misleading to speak of abortion as a matter just of Catholic morality. The right to life is not a Catholic issue only but a matter of human justice. Human justice is a fundamental pillar of a democratic society. Basic human justice ought to be the concern of every person regardless of religious belief or affiliation. And what is more basic than one’s right to life?                         

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Shannonbridge GAA Minor Club.                                            

Registration night for all underage players will take place in the Club House on Tues, 5th March, from 8.30 to 9.00p.m.  Reg Fee is €10 for a single child and €40 for a family.  Forms to be filled out by parents.  Registration for school going children and upwards, and new members are very welcome.

It is now mandatory to use a mouth guard for all training sessions and matches