Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 28^th Sept 2014 – 26 A

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

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

Weekdays, 10am.                  Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge

Mass or Communion Service each day @ 10am

Adoration on First Fri 4 – 5pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: € 533.   Many Thanks

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

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 Sat eve for the late John Carty

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €193.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Devery, A.Kelly

Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group  1, Aaron, Conor x 2, Eoin

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

Sun 5^th Oct is the date chosen by the Church in Ireland this year to celebrate the annual ‘Day for Life’.

Many thanks to all who contributed to the ‘Coffee Morning’ in aid of Offaly Hospice, which realised €400.

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Day of Prayer for the III Extraordinary General Assembly of the

Synod of Bishops

 Sunday, 28 September is to be set aside as a Day of Prayer for the III Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, scheduled to take place from 5 to 219 October to treat the topic: The Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization.

All are invited to pray for this intention during Mass and at other liturgical celebrations, in the days leading to the synod and during the synod itself. In Rome, in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, prayers will be recited each day in the chapel of the icon, Salus Populi Romani. The faithful, individually but above all in families, are invited to join in these prayers.

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 Ballinasloe Al-anon Group welcomes all family members affected by alcohol abuse or drugs misuse to our weekly meeting in the Social Services Centre, Brackernagh, on Mondays @ 8.30pm

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Ardagh & Clonmacnois ‘Assisted Pilgrims Fund’, in association with Athlone Little Theatre present – THE COUNTRY BOY  by John Murphy,  a classic comedy-drama,  in Cloghan Hall on Friday, 17^th October 2014 at 8:00pm sharp, Admission €10, Concessions €8.  The cast are from the Parish of St Mary’s in Athlone and are members of Local Drama groups in the area.  They are donating their time and skill in support of the great work that is done in Lourdes annually and are delighted to be part of such a worthy cause.

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Belmont Threshing & Vintage Machinery Festival takes place on this Sun.  Lots to see including a world record attempt at the most priests working a threshing mill!!

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 Community Alert Meeting on Tues 7^th Oct @ 8pm In Shannonbridge hall

Guest speaker is Liam Kelly from Muintir na Tíre.  All welcome,

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 Ballinahown Parent & Toddler Group meet every Friday starting the 12th of September from 10.30 - 12.00 in Ballinahown Parish hall for children aged 0 - 5.  New and old members always welcome.  For more info call 0879035522

 

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  21^stSept 2014 – 25 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: €390.    Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: D.Fitzpatrick, D.O’Carroll, E.Anderson

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 Sat eve for the late Martin & Mary Burke

Mass on nest Sun for the late Oliver Macklin (20^th Anniversary)

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €182.  Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Norton, H.Darcy

Readers for next Sunday: D.Fitzgerald

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Trainor

Shannonbridge ARA

Mass in Ard Chiaráin on Mon @ 7.30pm for start of the new season’s activities.  All welcome.

Mass every Wed in Prayer Centre Clonmacnois @ 7.30pm

Many thanks to all who helped in any way to prepare for and celebrate Pattern Day in Clonmacnois last Sunday; and to all those who provided refreshments, etc. It is much appreciated.  The Bishop also sends his appreciation to all concerned.  He enjoyed his first Pattern!

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Walk to Church on Sunday 21 September:    

  An initiative of solidarity has been launched to support the displaced Christians and minority communities of Iraq and Syria.                                                                                                            We are being encouraged to walk to Mass on Sunday 21 September (UN Day of Peace) as a gesture of solidarity with Christians and all who are suffering persecution in the Middle East.

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 Day of Prayer for the III Extraordinary General Assembly of the

Synod of Bishops

 Sunday, 28 September is to be set aside as a Day of Prayer for the III Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, scheduled to take place from 5 to 219 October to treat the topic: The Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization.

Particular churches, parish communities, institutes of consecrated life, associations and movements are invited to pray for this intention during Mass and at other liturgical celebrations, in the days leading to the synod and during the synod itself. In Rome, in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, prayers will be recited each day in the chapel of the icon, Salus Populi Romani. The faithful, individually but above all in families, are invited to join in these prayers.

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 Ballinasloe Al-anon Group welcomes all family members affected by alcohol abuse or drugs misuse to our weekly meeting in the Social Services Centre, Brackernagh, on Mondays @ 8.30pm

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PASS THIS ON.  YOU NEVER KNOW WHO MAY BE IN NEED
The first sentence is pretty powerful!
God determines who walks into your life....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and whom you refuse to let go.'
‘Father, God, bless all my friends in whatever it is that you know they may need this day! And may their lives be full of your peace, power & prosperity as they seek to have a closer relationship with you. Amen ‘

  

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  14^th Sept 2014 – Holy Cross 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: €402.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett,

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

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Teresa Rocke

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €274.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners:  M.Halligan, D.Fitzgerald

Readers for next Sunday:  K.Guinan

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Guinan

Mass on next Sun for the late Michael & Lena O’Shea

Shannonbridge ARA will resume meetings on next Tues.  New members welcome

Walk to Church on Sunday 21 September:     

  An initiative of solidarity has been launched to support the displaced Christians and minority communities of Iraq and Syria.                                                                                                            We are being encouraged to walk to Mass on Sunday 21 September (UN Day of Peace) as a gesture of solidarity with Christians and all who are suffering persecution in the Middle East.

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 Study Theology from home

The Dominicans are offering a full programme of theology through distance learning, supported by a network of centres around the country. This is made up of 15-week modules, which can be studied at your own pace, leading to either a cert. or a diploma or a degree in theology. For more info call 01- 4048124, or write to The Priory Inst. Tallaght Village, Dublin 14.  www.prioryinstitute.com

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Coffee Morning in aid of Offaly Hospice on Thurs 18^th Sept after Mass in Killeens,

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 Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre

Fri 19^th Sept, beginning with Mass @ 10pm.  Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am.  All welcome.  Enquiries Dave 085-7746763

Mass every Wed @ 7.30pm

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Ballinasloe Al-anon Group welcomes all family members affected by alcohol abuse or drugs misuse to our weekly meeting in the Social Services Centre, Brackernagh, on Mondays @ 8.30pm

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 Church-gate collection for Epilepsy Association on next weekend

Ballinahown Parent & Toddler Group meet every Friday starting the 12th of September from 10.30 - 12.00 in Ballinahown Parish hall for children aged 0 - 5.  New and old members always welcome.  For more info call 0879035522

Regrets                                                                   Sidney J. Harris

   "Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable."

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  7^th Sept 2014 – 23 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: €463.     Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group  4

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

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

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €273.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: C.Healy, H.Hynes

Readers for next Sunday: A.Guinan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1, Aaron, Conor x 2, Eoin

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Hynes

Mass on next Sun for the late Andy & Peg Rocke

Diocesan Pilgrimages in Clonmacnois

 Mass there for the feast of St Ciaran on Tuesday 9^th Sept @ 7 pm

Pattern Day on Sunday 14^th Sept, starting @ 3pm

 Again, we are asking all our trusted helpers to carry out their usual duties on the day.

Many thanks to all who helped out and supported in any way our ‘Family Fun Day’ last Sun in Ferbane.  All those who came, young & older enjoyed themselves greatly.  Special congratulations to our young Zorbing soccer team, who beat all comers to claim the Champion’s Cup – Jack Ryan, Bill Egan, Saul O’Carroll, Oisín Anderson and Ciarán Leonard.

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The Department of Lifelong Learning at the Athlone IT are delighted to offer two new  part time courses which include modules relating to religious and modern spiritual themes.  

A.. An Introduction to Theology.     B.  Introduction to Philosophy

These courses are short 12 week programmes which will provide an interesting and insightful view into the areas of Theology and Philosophy, and are very suitable for those wishing to develop a deeper sense of their own spirituality, and helpful to persons already involved pastoral areas of parish life.

 It is hoped that if there is a sufficient uptake and interest in those introductory courses to work towards developing and delivering a degree in Theology at Athlone IT.

Registration evening on Wednesday 10^th September from 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm, so join us and speak to the staff delivering the programmes and remember “Your Future Starts Here …”

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Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club

Flower Arranging demo by Sandra Finnegan, Aoifa, in Gullanes Hotel on Wed 10^th Sept @ 8pm.  Adm for non members. €5.

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 Ganley School of Irish dancing restarts on Mon 8^th Sept in Heritage Hall. Ferbane @ 6pm.  For more info call 087-6473497

“Ladies night out, Heritage Centre Ferbane, Mon 8^th Sept @ 8.30pm – Launch of Autumn/Winter collection of Miss Captain,  Would love to see you all.  Prizes on the night.”

Ballinahown Parent & Toddler Group meet every Friday starting the 12th of September from 10.30 - 12.00 in Ballinahown Parish hall for children aged 0 - 5.  New and old members always welcome.  For more info call 0879035522

 The Sublime Round Tower: An Iconic Call To Contemplative Prayer

By Sr. Kathleen Lynch FMDM

This book is a little treasure of practical spirituality. Drawing from the wisdom of the Desert, the Celtic tradition and from contemporary contemplative guides, Sr. Kathleen presents a Gospel vision that goes to the core of our Christian discipleship.

Using the symbol of the tower she traces how we can experience even now the unfolding of the divine energy of the resurrection in our daily living.

Walking the path of light marked out here will unwrap the heart to grace, unshackle the soul and transform lives.

Francis Cotter, OFM, author of The Coming of the Friars Minor to Ireland, and Glimpses of the Franciscan Way.

Annual Ardagh & Clonmacnois  Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Sunday, Sept 7^th

^{LOCAL BUS}

Collecting in Ballinahowen (at National School) 9:00a.m., Clonfanlough 9:15a.m., Shannonbridge 9:30a.m.

Prior booking essential. Contact Darren Finnerty 086 8776273

Bus Fare: €16         plus  Option of Breakfast & Dinner €16

Ceremonies begin at 2:30p.m. (Anointing of the Sick) Mass at 3p.m. led by Bishop Francis Duffy.