Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes


Fixture.

Division Two League, Shannonbridge v Erin Rovers, this Friday 28th February, in Pullough, at 8pm.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

There was no jackpot winner last week.  The numbers drawn were 16, 17, 23 and 26.  There was no match three winner.  €400 added to this week’s draw making the jackpot is €6,200.

GAA National Club Draw.

Last week of ticket sales for the draw.  All proceeds from tickets sold by the club go towards the running expenses of the club in 2014.  Tickets are €10 and there are fabulous prizes, including the top prize of a trip for two to the 2014 International Rules series in Australia.  All support is very much appreciated in these difficult times.  The closing date for ticket sales is 1st March 2014.

Minor Club Registration Night.

Registration night for all under age players this Friday night 28th February, in Clonfanlough Hall, from 8.30 to 9 pm.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 23rd Feb 2014 – 7 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: €644.    Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: Group 2, M.Anderson, O.Costello
Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Alisa, Katie, Lauren, Ronan
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Tom Nugent
‘Months Mind Mass for Margaret Kelly on next Sun
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €328.   Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Halligan, D.Fitzgerald
Readers for next Sunday: M.Kelly
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3, Celine, Conor, Adam,  
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Trainor

Mass in Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm
St. Ciaran’s National School, Clonmacnois         
Enrolment for the academic year 2014/2015 is taking place in St. Ciaran’s National School Clonmacnois. Enrolment Forms are available in the school office or by Telephone 090 9674150. Enrolment evening for new pupils will take place on Tuesday 25th February @ 7:30pm
Meeting of parents/guardians of Confirmandi on Tues @ 8pm
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Parish Pastoral Council Meeting
Next Thurs in Shannonbridge @ 8pm
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Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 27th May-1st June
Flights from Knock; fully inclusive price €699.
For more info contact Joe Walsh Tours, tel. 01-2410812.
Pilgrimage director is Fr B. Noonan; for the invalids, Fr M. Scanlon.
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HOLY LAND, 0CT 6-14TH 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
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 Oesophageal Cancer Fund
Church gate Collection next weekend, 1st/2nd March
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Ard Chiaráin
Scripture based Lenten Prayer, led by Fr Gerard McCarthy SVD, every Mon during Lent ( except 17th March) @ 8pm.  Suggested donation €5.
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 Social Outing; Ballinahown to Shannonbridge: bus running from Ballinahown to Shannonbridge through Clonfanlough every Saturday Night starting Saturday 1st March. Pick up in Ballinahown at 9pm return pick up in Shannonbridge at 1am. Anyone with interest in travelling please contact John on 0863651082. 
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Words of Wisdom
 “So live that your autograph will be wanted, and not your fingerprints.”


“Sincere humility attracts, lack of humility subtracts, artificial humility detracts.”

Sunday, February 16, 2014

    Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday  16th Feb 2014 –  6A
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:.    Many Thanks
Church Cleaners:  K.Price, C.Curley, P. Anderson
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett
Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Ciarán, Róisín, Ffion, Fiachra
Mass on next Sun for the late Gerry & Eddie Egan
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection.    Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: C.Healy, T.Milner
Readers for next Sunday: Confirmandi
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 & Mary Kelly
Commitment Ceremony for the Confirmandi on next Sun                              Mass in Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm
St. Ciaran’s National School, Clonmacnois         
Enrolment for the academic year 2014/2015 is taking place in St. Ciaran’s National School Clonmacnois. Enrolment Forms are available in the school office or by Telephone 090 9674150. Enrolment evening for new pupils will take place on Tuesday 25th February @ 7:30pm
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Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 27th May-1st June
Flights from Knock; fully inclusive price €699.
For more info contact Joe Walsh Tours, tel. 01-2410812.
Pilgrimage director is Fr B. Noonan; for the invalids, Fr M. Scanlon.
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HOLY LAND, 0CT 6-14TH 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
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The Priory Institute Tallaght, Dublin
“Study Theology from home, and earn you certificate, diploma or degree.  Application deadline is 17th Feb.  Phone: 01-4048124.
Web: prioryinstitute.ie
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 21st Feb, beginning with Mass @ 10pm.  Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am.  All welcome.  Enquiries Dave 085-7746763
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"Good example is the most efficacious apostolate. You must be as lighted lanterns and shine like brilliant chandeliers among men. By your good example and your words, animate others to know and love God."                                                 St. Mary Joseph Rosello
  
   "Before a person can achieve the kind of life he wants, he must think act, walk, talk and conduct himself in all of his affairs as would the person he wishes to become."            Zig Ziglar



Sunday, February 09, 2014

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 9th Feb 2014 –  5A
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: €418.   Many Thanks
Church Cleaners:  M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, A.Hynes, D.O’Carroll
Altar Servers for this week: Group 1, Stephanie, Jennie, Adam, Matthew
Anniversary Mass on next Sat eve for Alan Kelly
Mass on next Sun for the late Stephen Curran
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €202.   Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Maleney, H.Hynes
Readers for next Sunday:
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1, Aaron, Connor x2, Eoin
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Hynes
Mass on next Sat for the late Mary & Jack Maloney @ 12noon
‘Months Mind’ Mass for Paul Kelly on next Sun

Mass in Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm
Shannonbridge Active Retirement Group will resume Meetings on Tues next @ 10.30am.  New members welcome.

Tues 11th Feb is the Feast of our Lady of Lourdes.
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 HOLY LAND, 0CT 6-14TH 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
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St. Ciaran’s National School, Clonmacnois         
Enrolment for the academic year 2014/2015 is taking place in St. Ciaran’s National School Clonmacnois. Enrolment Forms are available in the school office or by Telephone 090 9674150. Enrolment evening for new pupils will take place on Tuesday 25th February @ 7:30pm
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Keep-fit Class for everyone, in Clonfanlough Hall every Thurs.
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A Healing Mass of the Precious Blood will take place at The Arc Centre, 23 Mitchell Terrace Athlone on Friday 14 February 2014 at 7.30pm, Celebrant Fr Emanuel. All most welcome.  
For further details, please phone Paul or Kathleen on 087-7828283’
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Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 27th May-1st June
Flights from Knock; fully inclusive price €699.
For more info contact Joe Walsh Tours, tel. 01-2410812.
Pilgrimage director is Fr B. Noonan; for the invalids, Fr M. Scanlon.
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 Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club
Gardening talk by Ciaran Burke in Gullane’s Hotel on Wed 12th Feb @ 8pm.  Adm for non members: €5.
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The Priory Institute Tallaght, Dublin
“Study Theology from home, and earn you certificate, diploma or degree.  Application deadline is 17th Feb.  Phone: 01-4048124.

Web: prioryinstitute.ie

Monday, February 03, 2014

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes


Division Two Football League 2014.

Shannonbridge will play in Division Two with St. Rynaghs, Erin Rovers, Walsh Island, Durrow, Clonbullogue, Bracknagh, Ballycommon, Raheen and Daingean.

Fixtures.
Div. Two League: Shannonbridge v Erin Rovers, in Pullough, on Friday 7th February, at 8pm.

Div. Two League: Shannonbridge v St. Rynaghs, in Shannonbridge, on Saturday 15th February, at 2.30pm.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

There was no jackpot winner last week.  The numbers drawn were 3, 9, 12 and 14.  There were seven match three winners.  This week’s jackpot is €5,400.

GAA National Club Draw.

Just three weeks to go now to get the tickets sold.  All proceeds from tickets sold by the club go towards the running expenses of the club in 2014.  Tickets are €10 and there are fabulous prizes, including the top prize of a trip for two to the 2014 International Rules series in Australia.  All support is very much appreciated in these difficult times.  The closing date for ticket sales is 1st March 2014.