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.