Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 30^th June 2013 - 13C

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. Adoration on First Fri 4 – 5pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection:.   Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

Readers for next Weekend: Group 5, L.Moran, C.Doolan

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

‘Months Mind’ Mass for Michael Devine on next Sun

 

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Clonfanlough

Mass on the First Fri @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection:.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: E.Egan, A.McEvoy

Readers for next Sunday: C.O’Shea

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: L.Quinn

Mass on next Sun for the late John & Agnes O’Shea

 

YEAR OF FAITH

During this Year of Faith it is planned to have a pilgrimage- celebration centred on the Sacraments in 7 historical / religious sites across the 4 Cluster parishes of Clonmacnois, Cloghan/Banagher, Ferbane, and Ballinahown.  It is hoped to involve all groups in the Parishes, starting on Thurs 4^th July, at St Manchan’s Well, Leamonaghan, where the theme will be Baptism, and continuing each Thurs @ 7.30pm.   Each parish will take responsibility for the pilgrimage- celebration at its own venue.  These locations are made available to you today.  The concluding pilgrimage-celebration will be in Clonmacnois on Thurs 15^th August, and the Sacramental theme will be the Blessed Eucharist.  

‘Passports’ specially designed for this ‘Year of Faith’ celebration will be stamped at each location as a keepsake.

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Meeting of Parish P.C. on Tues in Clonfanlough Hall @ 8.30pm

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All-Ireland Rally for Life on Sat 6^th July in Parnell Sq, Dublin City Centre, @ 2pm

‘Let’s keep the momentum for life alive. Come & see: pro-life speakers; pro-life bands; family friendly fun.’

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Questions People Ask                                                            (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)

 Q. I’ve often seen a horseshoe over the door in stables. Where did this custom start?

A. One version is that the devil came to St Dunstan, a noted blacksmith, to have his hoof shod. Dunstan, being a man of prayer, recognised his customer, so he chained him and caused such searing pain in putting on the horseshoe that the devil cried for mercy. Dunstan released him on condition that he would never enter a place where a horseshoe was displayed

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On Tolerance.                                                 (Ernest Kurtz, et al)                                          "Spirituality begins with this first insight: We are all imperfect. Such a vision not only invites but requires tolerance: active appreciation of the richness and variety of human beings on this earth, along with the understanding that we all struggle with the same demons, we all share the same fears and sorrows, we all do the best we can with what we have."

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The Sisters of St Peter Claver thank you very much for your generous contributions to their appeal, which realised €668.40.

 

 

 

 

  

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 23^rd June 2013 – 12 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: Daily @ 10am, Fri @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection:.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManus

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, S.Grennan, Sr Marie

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

‘Months Mind’ Mass for Brigid Cassidy on next Sat eve

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Devery, A.Kelly

Readers for next Sunday: A.Kelly

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.O’Shea

 

Shannonbridge ARA Summer Social will take place in the Hall on next Fri after Mass @ 7pm.  All welcome.

 

All-Ireland Rally for Life on Sat 6^th July in Parnell Sq, Dublin City Centre, @ 2pm

‘Let’s keep the momentum for life alive. Come & see: pro-life speakers; pro-life bands; family friendly fun.’

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“Bernie and Deirdre Boland would like to thank everyone for their generosity towards Arthritis Ireland.

We raised a total of €700, which will go towards much needed research and care. Thanks to all, who baked and purchased cakes, donated or helped in anyway.”

 

Irish Cancer Society sends heartfelt thanks for your contributions to the recent Church gate Collection which realised €480.

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George Bernard Shaw is perhaps most renowned as a free thinker and liberal philosopher. In his last writings we read, “The science to which I pinned my faith is bankrupt. Its counsels, which should have established the millennium, led, instead, directly to the suicide of Europe. I believed them once. In their name I helped to destroy the faith of millions of worshippers in the temples of a thousand creeds. And now they look at me and witness the great tragedy of an atheist who has lost his faith.”             (Source unknown)

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YEAR OF FAITH CELEBRATIONS

Sat 27^th July , Mass & blessing of graves in Clonmacnois @ 7.30pm

Thurs 15^th Aug, Mass for Cluster Parishes in Clonmacnois @ 7.30pm

Sun 1^st Sept, Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

Sun 15^th Sept, Pattern day in Clonmacnois starting @ 3pm

You might like to visit Lough Derg, where the 3-day Pilgrimages run until 13^th Aug

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Questions people ask                                                       (Fr O’Flynn-Intercom)                                                         Q. Why is the Eve of St John the Baptist celebrated as bonfire night?

A. It takes over from the fires of the pagan mid-Summer festival which marked the start of the sun’s decline. The humble John the Baptist regarded himself as a light destined to decrease as the light of Christ took over. I remember an old lady blessing our bonfire with a yellow weed called St John’s Wort. An ancient legend held that this plant was tipped with the Baptist’s blood

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Intremediate Football Championship.
Shannonbridge lost to Bracknagh by three points, in Cappincur, on Saturday night. Bracknagh got a dream start with a goal in their first attack, but Shannonbridge replied immediately with a well taken Karol Kelly goal after good work by Eddie Egan. After an even first half, Bracknagh led by 1-5 to 1-6, Shannonbridge scores coming from Paul Deeley (3), Donal Corbett (1, 45) and Kieran Flannery. Shannonbridge remained in contention, good defending backed up by two excellent saves from Donal Corbett. Wind and rain contributed to difficult shooting conditions in a low scoring second half and Bracknagh ran out winners at 1-11 to 1-8. Team: D. Corbett (0-1, 45), S. Flannery, P. Maloney, M. Darcy, P. Kelly, N. Price, D. Finn, J. Egan, P. Egan, K. Flannery (0-3), T. Mahon, E. Egan, P. Deeley (0-4), K. Kelly (1-0), D. Corbett. Sub: M. Corbett for T. Mahon.

50/50 Draw.
Congratulations to Karen Hynes this week’s winner of our 50/50 draw - €325. Next draw will be in Killeen’s, next Saturday night. The next event to be funded by the draw will be the GAA Family Fun Day. Tickets are €2 each from any committee member or player. Many thanks for your support.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 4, 12, 18 and 19 and there were three match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €7,600.

Fixtures.
Division Two League, v Bracknagh, Thursday 20th June, in Shannonbridge, 8pm.
Junior B Football Championship, v Ballyfore, Sunday 23rd. June, in Shannonbridge, 12 noon.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 16^th June 2013 - 11C

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

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

Weekdays, 10am.                  Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

 

Shannonbridge

Masses: Daily @ 10am; Thurs @ 9am

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €728.   Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4

Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O.Costello

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

Mass on next Sun for Jimmy, Lizzie & James J. McManus deceased

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €256.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Norton, H.Darcy

Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Trainor

 

ARA Shannonbridge will go on a Trip on Thurs 20^th June, visiting Dundrum House, Rock of Cashel, Holy Cross Abbey, and driving through the Glen of Aherlow.  All members welcome.  Contact Sr Mgt Mary on 087-2990833

 

Next Sun Tony Gilhooly will be ordained as a Priest in Drumshanbo

Mary Duignan, a lay member of the Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver will speak at the Masses on next weekend about their Missionary work.

There will be a Collection to help the Sisters in their work.  If possible, please put your offering in a separate envelope.

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 In the Prayer Centre Clonmacnois on next Wed, during Mass @ 7.30pm, Kathleen & Tommy Whyte will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their Wedding. Everyone is welcome to come & share in the celebration.

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 "United We Stand" Gala Concert in Aid of Suicide Awareness Across Ireland,   in association with Pieta House, in the Hodson Bay Hotel on Wednesday June 19th, 2013.  Many top country music acts including
Declan Nerney, John McNicholl, Dominic Kirwan, Crystal Swing, Simon Casey and Conal Gallen .
The Founder of Pieta House Joan Freeman will attend on the night.
Tickets    €25   are on Sale from Hodson Bay Hotel   09064 42000

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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre

Fri 21^st June, beginning with Mass @ 10pm.  Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am.  All welcome.  Enquiries Dave 085-7746763

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YEAR OF FAITH CELEBRATIONS

Sat 27^th July , Mass & blessing of graves in Clonmacnois @ 7.30pm

Thurs 15^th Aug, Mass for Cluster Parishes in Clonmacnois @ 7pm

Sun 1^st Sept, Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

Sun 15^th Sept, Pattern day in Clonmacnois starting @ 3pm

You might like to visit Lough Derg, where the 3-day Pilgrimages run until 13^th Aug

1-day Retreats resume thereafter. For more info call 071-9861518

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Congratulations & best wishes to Alma Claffey & Declan Killian, who were married last weekend in Shannonbridge Church. Ad multos annos!

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 Shannonbridge Clonmacnois Festival takes place from 20^th to 23^rd June

Concerts in Old Fort on 20 & 21^st June.  Tickets & info @090 9674973;

Music Recital in Clonmacnois on 22^nd @ 3pm.  Fun day on Sun for children at the playground.  Music nightly in Killeens.  Local support to the Festival is vital, so please come out & support, and enjoy the Music & Fun!

 

 

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 9^th June 2013 – 10 C

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

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

Weekdays, 10am.                  Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

'Young man, I say to you, wake up'

 

Shannonbridge

Masses: Each day @ 10am

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €510.   Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3

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

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

Mass on next Sat eve for Thomas & Mary Coleman & family deceased

Mass on next for Brigid Kitt, her sisters & bother deceased

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €191.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Halligan, M.Kelly

Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group  2

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Guinan

Mass on next Sun for Willie Kelly, Kelly & Connor families deceased

 

Anniversary Mass for Fr Paddy Kenny in Prayer Centre Clonmacnois on Wed @ 7.30pm.  All welcome

"United We Stand" Gala Concert in Aid of Suicide Awareness Across Ireland, in Association with Pieta House, in the Hodson Bay Hotel on Wednesday June 19th, 2013.  Many top country music acts including
Declan Nerney, John McNicholl, Dominic Kirwan, Crystal Swing, Simon Casey and Conal Gallen .
The Founder of Pieta House Joan Freeman will attend on the night.
Tickets    €25   are on Sale from Hodson Bay Hotel   09064 42000

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 YEAR OF FAITH CELEBRATIONS

Sat 27^th July , Mass & blessing of graves in Clonmacnois @ 7.30pm

Thurs 15^th Aug, Mass for Cluster Parishes in Clonmacnois @ 7pm

Sun 1^st Sept, Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

Sun 15^th Sept, Pattern day in Clonmacnois starting @ 3pm

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 Family Tree Healing Mass will take place at The Arc Centre, 23 Mitchell Terrace Athlone on Friday 21 June 2013 at 7.30pm. Celebrant Fr John Walsh. All are most welcome. For further details, please phone 087-7828283

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Questions People ask                                                                    (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)

Q. Why is St Anthony the saint for finding lost objects?

A. One story goes that a young novice, Brother Louis, stole the manuscript of a book that Anthony was writing, hoping to achieve fame and fortune by selling the work as his own. Anthony was more upset by the novice’s loss of vocation than the loss of the manuscript, so he prayed that Louis would find his vocation. Poor Louis had a terrifying experience in a storm, so he hurried back in sorrow to Anthony who helped him find the way to follow his vocation. On hearing about the finding of the lost manuscript, people began to ask Anthony to pray when they had lost something. There is one catch with St Anthony: he expects a person to make a donation for feeding the poor.

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 Congratulations & best wishes to Trevor Mahon & Clodagh Kirwin, who were married last weekend in Killenard Church.  Ad multos annos!

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  A teacher said to a precocious six-year-old boy, "So your mother says your prayers for you each night? That's very commendable. What does she say?" The little boy replied, "Thank God he's in bed!"