Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  26^th Oct 2014 – 30 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-Fri @ 10am; Sat @ 12noon- Feast of All Saints – A Holy Day

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €481.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group  3

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

Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Ffion, Fiacre, Seán

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Clonfanlough

Mass on Sat 1^st Nov, All Saints Day @ 10.30am- a Holy Day

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

Church Cleaners: B.Kenny, M.Lantry

Readers for next Sunday: C.O’Shea

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Guinan

Next Sun we celebrate All Souls Day, which begins a month of prayer & remembrance for our faithful departed.  Attendance at Mass is encouraged, as we join in the prayer of Jesus himself

Ard Chiaráin, Shannonbridge

Silent Retreat – The Welcoming Prayer, consent on the go..........

A companion prayer to Centering Prayer

Fri 14^th Nov, 4.30 – 7pm; Sat 15^th Nov, 9.30am – 4.30pm

Presented by Sr Fionnuala Quinn O.P.- contemplative outreach.

Tea/coffee/light lunch provided.

Please register in advance with Sr Maura Moran, tel 09096-74305, mauraosu@eircom.net.  Cost €25.00

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 Congratulations & best wishes to Kathryn Whyte and Roger Ryan, who were married last weekend in Moore Church.  Ad Multos annos!

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 A special Day in honour of our Blessed Lady will take place at the Ark Centre 23 Mitchell Terrace Athlone on Saturday 01 November starting @ 1.30pm with The Rosary.  2.00pm Mass; Celebrant: Fr Freddie Warner . 
After Mass the Centre will remain open until 10.00pm with Adoration and individual Prayer. All are most welcome. 
Further details please Phone Paul Woods on 087 7828282.

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Erma Bombeck was known for her humorous journalism, frequently seasoned with bits of wisdom. In her column on March  1987, Erma wrote:
"I always had a dream that when I am asked to give an accounting of my life to a higher court, it will go like this: ‘So, empty your pockets. What have you got left of your life? Any dreams that were unfulfilled? Any unused talents that we gave you when you were born left? Any unsaid compliments or bits of love that you haven’t spread around?’"And I will answer, ‘I’ve nothing to return. I spent everything you gave me. I am as naked as the day I was born.’"Do you still have some encouragement that you haven’t spread around? Do you have ability you have not used up? Do you still have some bits of love to share?"
"If you were asked to empty your pockets today, will you find them half-full? Or will you discover that you have joyously spent everything you were given?"

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  19^th Oct 2014 – 29 A-Mission Sun

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: €518.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group  2

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

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

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Christina, John & Patrick Turley

Anniversary Mass for Ciaran Mannion on next Sun

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €164.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J.Egan, B.Dolan

Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Hynes

Mass for the late Tim Devery on next Sun

‘Months Mind’ Mass for Fr Sam Holmes on Mon eve @ 7pm in Shannonbridge.  All are invited.

Station Mass

At the home of H. & S. Hynes,Glebe, next Fri @ 8pm

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Faith of or Fathers Conference in Knock

25^th -26^th Oct in St John’s Care Centre, 9am to 6pm.

The theme is : ‘The Catholic Family, Cradle of the Culture of Life’

Many well-known speakers will be there.

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 Pro life campaign Month for Life- Oct 2014

The Pro life campaign will be holding a public information meeting on 23^rd Oct in the Sheraton Hotel Athlone from 8pm to 9.30pm.  The meeting will update the public on the current situation as regards the protection of the unborn and their mothers.  For more info call 01-6629275 or visit www.prolifecampaign.ie

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ST. MEL’S CATHEDRAL UPDATE

“It is with great joy that we anticipate having St. Mel’s Cathedral back as our place of worship at Christmas time. We are indebted to the many people who have worked tirelessly to restore the Cathedral after the devastating fire of Christmas 2009.

Two of the Christmas Masses will be broadcast with the wider public, courtesy of RTE Television; Midnight Mass and the 10am Mass on Christmas morning will be televised.  Seating for all Masses will be on a first come first served basis.” 

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Something to ponder

The story is told of a mother who wanted to convince her son to stop eating sugar. When all failed, she walked a long journey with him in the searing heat to visit his hero, Mahatma Gandhi, whom she believed would succeed in persuading him.  Gandhi thought for a moment, and then told mother and son to return in three days.  When they did, he simply said to the boy ‘Sugar is bad for you. Stop eating it.’  The mother enquired, ‘But Bapu, why could you not have said that three days ago?’ ‘Because’, replied Gandhi, ‘three days ago I, too, was addicted to sugar.’

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 A message from the HSE

The HSE is currently launching the national Flu vaccination campaign in the midlands.  The Flu vaccine is recommended for those over 65 years, and younger people ‘at risk’ groups.  “Get your flu vaccine now – it’s a lifesaver.”

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  12^th Oct 2014 – 28 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: €479.    Many Thanks

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

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

Anniversary Mass for John Flannery on next Sat eve

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €207.  Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Kenny, A.Kearns

Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: E.Molloy

Mass on next Sun for the late Nancy Rigney & family

Mass in the Prayer Centre Clonmacnois on Wed @ 7.30pm

There will be a 'Months Mind' Mass for Fr Sam Holmes in Shannonbridge on Mon 20th Oct @7pm

All are invited.

Next Sun is World Mission Day – “That they may have Life.”

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Station Masses

This is the traditional time of year for having a Station mass.  If you would like to have Mass in your home, even if it is out of turn, please let me know.

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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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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre

Fri 17th Oct, beginning with Mass @ 9pm.  Adoration follows and finishes at 2.10am.  All welcome.  Enquiries Dave 085-7746763

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 Many thanks to all who supported the Church –gate Collection for Epilepsy, which realised €380.00

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 Faith of or Fathers Conference in Knock

25^th -26^th Oct in St John’s Care Centre, 9am to 6pm.

The theme is : ‘The Catholic Family, Cradle of the Culture of Life’

Many well-known speakers will be there.

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 Pro life campaign Month for Life- Oct 2014

The Pro life campaign will be holding a public information meeting on 23^rd Oct in the Sheraton Hotel Athlone from 8pm to 9.30pm.  The meeting will update the public on the current situation as regards the protection of the unborn and their mothers.  For more info call 01-6629275 or visit www.prolifecampaign.ie

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A message from the HSE

The HSE is currently launching the national Flu vaccination campaign in the midlands.  The Flu vaccine is recommended for those over 65 years, and younger people ‘at risk’ groups.

“Get your flu vaccine now – it’s a lifesaver.”

                                       

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

Last week’s numbers were 1, 9, 14 and 26.  There were six match three winners.  This week’s jackpot is €13,200.  Many thanks to all who support our weekly lotto.

Late Fr. Sam Holmes.

Club members were saddened to hear of the passing of our former parish priest and Shannonbridge club supporter, Fr. Sam Holmes, who died recently.  May he rest in peace.