Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Intermediate Football Championship.

Shannonbridge got their championship campaign off to a great start with a four point win over Bracknagh, at Clara, on Saturday.  Conditions were difficult with a strong wind blowing directly across the field.  In a game that was competitive all through, Shannonbridge led at the break by 0-6 to 0-5.  In the second half Shannonbridge outscored Bracknagh, whose cause wasn’t helped by having two players black carded towards the end of the game, by seven points to four to take the win on a score of 0-13 to 0-9.  This was a fine team performance where all starting fifteen and subs played their part.   

Team: Donal Corbett (0-1, 45), S. Flannery, T. Mahon, M. Darcy, P. Maloney, N. Price, P. Kelly, J. Egan, K. Flannery, P. Deeley  (0-9), P. Egan (0-1), C. Brazil (0-1), Darragh Corbett, E. Egan (Capt.) (0-1), A. Kelly.  Subs: R. McEvoy, M. Corbett, J. Deeley.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

There was no jackpot winner last week.  The numbers drawn were 14, 19, 23 and 26.  There were four match three winners.  The jackpot this week is €8,200.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 27^th April 2014 – 2Easter A

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: €530.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

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

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

Mass on next Sat eve for the late May Rocke & siblings

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Clonfanlough

Mass on the First Fri @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €363.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J.& C. Rigney

Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3, Celine, Conor, Adam

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: E.Molloy

‘Months Mind’ Mass on next Sun for Kieran Dolan

Mass in the Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm

‘Clonfert Novena Commences on Thur 1st May.
On Friday 2nd the Parents of Donal Walsh R.I.P. Elma & Fionnbar will relate Donal's  Message on 'Suicide ' Prevention .( Mass is at 8pm ) ‘

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Easter Reflection.

Jesus says to us as he said to Thomas: “see my wounded hands and side; see the proof of my love for you; so cease doubting and believe”. 

Those who care about others pick up a lot of wounds as they go through life.  Perhaps there are no great wounds, but only a multiplicity of little ones – a host of scratches, wrinkles and welts.  Yet these are only the visible wounds.

What about the many invisible wounds: the furrows left on the mind and soul, by hardship worries and anxieties?

These wounds are not things that we should be ashamed of.  They are the proof or our love.  Will anyone see these wounds and come to believe in our love because of them?  Even if no one else sees them the heavenly Father sees them, and he is proud of us.      (Flor Mc Carthy SDB)

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Divine Mercy Sun 27^th April

On this Sun, two former Popes, John 23^rd and John Paul 2^nd will be formally canonised.   In thanksgiving for their lives and to commemorate the special occasion Bishop Francis Duffy will lead a concelebratedass in Clonmacnois @ 3pm. All are invited.

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 ‘Ark Apostolic Movement of Divine Mercy will host Divine Mercy Sunday 27 April 2014 with Prayer, Reconciliation and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Reading from the Diary starting 12.45pm at Cluain Ciaran Clonmacnois. Procession at 2.20 pm from Cluain Ciaran to the Monastic site Clonmacnois. All are Most Welcome  
For further Details call Kathleen OConnor or Paul Woods on 087 7828283.’

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A Good Marriage                              ( Mannie Reed Crowel )

   "There’s an easy rule to keep a fire burning brightly that applies easily to a marriage: keep the logs together, near enough to share their warmth and far enough apart for breathing room. Good fire, good marriage, same rule."

 Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  20^th April 2014 – Easter Day A

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;(or Communion Service)

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €489.     Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4

Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, S.Grennan’

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

‘Months Mind’ Mass for Bina Nugent on next Sat eve

Anniversary Mass for Liam Fitzpatrick on next Sun

Station Mass on next Thurs @ 7.30pm at the home of C.& D. Kenny Shannonbridge

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €217.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Claffey, B.Coughlan

Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2, Bill, Rosanna, Jane

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: L.Quinn

 A VERY HAPPY & PEACEFUL EASTER TO EVERYONE!

Many thanks to all those who made any contribution to the celebration of the Holy Week ceremonies; to all who played a part in preparing for & in the celebration of the Liturgy, and to all who encouraged us by their attendance & co-operation.

Toradh na Páise oraibh; Mac na hÓighe slán!

Céad glóir duit,a  Íosa, a déag dúinn sa pháis,mar d’éirigh tú slán.

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Busiime bwa Weele    Jn 3.16

"Sikila Weele asiima sibala mala aana Omwana wewe omutelwa, nio buli omundu omusubila alobe khutiba ta, mala anyoole bulamu bukhaliwayo ta".

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Divine Mercy Sun 27^th April

On this Sun, two former Popes, John 23^rd and John Paul 2^nd will be formally canonised.   In thanksgiving for their lives and to commemorate the special occasion Bishop Francis Duffy will lead a concelebrated Mass in Clonmacnois @ 3pm. All are invited.

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 ‘Ark Apostolic Movement of Divine Mercy will host Divine Mercy Sunday 27 April 2014 with Prayer, Reconciliation and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Reading from the Diary starting 12.45pm at Cluain Ciaran Clonmacnois. Procession at 2.20 pm from Cluain Ciaran to the Monastic site Clonmacnois. All are Most Welcome  
For further Details call Kathleen OConnor or Paul Woods on 087 7828283.’

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 Which Way to Go

Dr. Seamands tells of a Muslim who became a Christian in Africa. “Some of his friends asked him, ‘Why have you become a Christian?’

He answered, ‘Well, it’s like this. Suppose you were going down the road and suddenly the road forked in two directions, and you didn’t know which way to go, and there at the fork in the road were two men, one dead and one alive—which one would you ask which way to go?’“                                         (Warren Webster, April, 1980, HIS, p. 13)

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‘Are you concerned that you or a loved one may have a problem with alcohol, drugs or gambling, then contact Hope House Foxford. Tel, 094-9256888.

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

There was no jackpot winner this week.  The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 15 and 27.  There were no match three winners.  €400 added, the jackpot this week is €8,000. Draw on Tuesday night. 

Congratulations.

Congratulations from all in Shannonbridge GAA Club to Karol Kelly and Cathy McDermott who were married at the weekend.

Table Quiz.

Table Quiz on Good Friday, 18^th April, in Shannonbridge Hall, at 9pm. Refreshments and prizes on the night.  Please come along and support, as all proceeds go the Shannonbridge GAA Minor Club.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  13^th April 2014 – Palm Sun A

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 @ 10am; rest of the week as below.

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €592.     Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3

Readers for next Weekend: Group 3,K.O’Connor, O.Costello

Altar Servers for this week: Group 1, Stephanie, Jenny, Adam, Matthew

Mass on next Thurs eve for the late David Macklin

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €231.     Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: B.Kilduff, E.Kilduff

Readers for next Sunday: C.& P. Rigney

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group  1, Aaron, Conor x2, Eoin

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

CELEBRATION OF RECONCILIATION: Tues 15^th April

Clonfanlough: 7.30pm; Shannonbridge: 8pm

Confessions also possible after the Good Friday Ceremonies

Lenten Prayer in Ard Chiaráin on Mon @ 8pm

HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper with a Vigil of Adoration Shannonbridge: 9pm;              Clonfanlough: 7pm

Good Friday: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion:                 Shannonbridge: 7pm; Clonfanlough 5pm

Also in Shannonbridge @ 3pm: STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence.

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil and Mass:                                 Shannonbridge: 9pm; Clonfanlough: 7pm

Please bring a candle for the Renewal of Baptismal Promises.

Please bring your Trócaire offerings on Holy Thurs or Good Friday

Divine Mercy Sun 27^th April

On this Sun, two former Popes, John 23^rd and John Paul 2^nd will be formally canonised.   In thanksgiving for their lives and to commemorate the special occasion Bishop Francis Duffy will lead a concelebrated Mass in Clonmacnois @ 3pm. All are invited.

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Congratulations & God’s blessing on the young people who were confirmed on Wed by Bishop Francis Duffy.  Strengthened by God’s Spirit, may they persevere in their commitment to Jesus, our Lord.

Many thanks to our teachers & all those who made any contribution to the celebration of Confirmation; to all who played a part in preparing for & in the celebration of the Liturgy, and to all those who provided the refreshments.

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‘Many thanks to all who supported ‘Daffodil Day’, which realised €960.00, and to Killeens for hosting the event.’

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 ‘Cloghan 10K / 5K Fun Run / Walk, Friday 18th April (Good Friday)

Registration in Cloghan GAA grounds from 10.30, race at 12.00

Entry fee €20 10K - €15 5K.  All proceeds going to Emma Kenny's Kilimanjaro Climb September 2014 in aid of PIETA HOUSE’  

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  6^th April 2014 – 5Lent A

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: €475.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

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

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

Mass on next for Francie & Tommy Coleman & family deceased

Mass on next Sun for the late Andrew Lestrange

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Clonfanlough

Mass for Lent on Mon @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €248.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: B.Kenny, M.Lantry

Readers for next Sunday: A.Rohan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group  3, Celine, Conor, Adam

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Trainor

Next Sun is Passion / Palm Sun, beginning of Holy Week

 We will celebrate Confirmation on next Wed 9^th April @ 3pm in Shannonbridge Church.

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‘Do this in Memory’    Mass on next Sun in Shannonbridge

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 Reconciliation Service (Confessions) for Easter on Tues 15^th April in Clonfanlough @ 7pm and Shannonbridge @ 8pm

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“A Bereavement Day offering a space of quiet, prayer and reflection will be held on Saturday 12^th April from 2pm to 6p.m. in Ard Chiarain,

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HOLY LAND, 0CT 6-14^TH 2014.

A local pilgrimage is being organised €1,295 (Marian Pilgrimages),        9 days, 8 nights, based in Tiberias & Bethlehem. Information from           Fr Cox 086 8319500, Fr. MacKiernan 086 8323081

If you wish to go, please let us know before 30^th June

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Ard Chiaráin

Scripture based Lenten Prayer, led by Fr Gerard McCarthy SVD, every Mon during Lent (except 17^th March) @ 8pm.  Suggested donation €5.

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Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club

Flower Arranging demo by Candy Holten, Aoife, in Gullane’s Hotel on Wed 9^th April @ 8pm.  Adm, non-members €5.00

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 A Divine Mercy Healing Mass will take place at the Ark centre 23 Mitchell Terrace Athlone on Friday 11th of April starting at7.30pm

Celebrant: Fr Freddie Warner. Blessings will take place afterwards with a first class relic of Saint Faustina.

All are most welcome. For details please phone Paul Woods 087 7828283 or Kathleen O Connor 087 1637393.

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 MICHAELLIAN ENSEMBLE - John Stainer's 'The Crucifixion' will be performed in St. Michael's Church, Ballinasloe on Friday 11th April at 7.30pm,  and in Knock Basilica on Sunday 13th April at 4.30pm.  Admission FREE.  Donations to St. Vincent de Paul.

“Many thanks to all who supported the Table Quiz in aid of Ballinasloe Social Services, which realised €830.00.”