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.”