Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  30^th March 2014 – 4 Lent 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; Adoration on First Fri, 4 – 5 PM

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €456.    Many Thanks

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

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

Anniversary Mass for Rosie Curley on next Sat Eve

Mass on next Sun for the late Michael Kelly

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Clonfanlough

Mass on First Fri @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €211.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J.Egan, B.Dolan

Readers for next Sunday: A.&L. Devery

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 J. Molloy & family

Mass in Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm

Station Mass – on next Thurs at the home of P. & D.Claffey @ 7.30pm

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Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 27^th May-1^st June

Flights from Knock; fully inclusive price €699.

For more info contact Joe Walsh Tours, tel. 01-2410812.

Email: info@joewalshtours.ie

Pilgrimage director is Fr B. Noonan; for the invalids, Fr M. Scanlon.

If you would to travel as an assisted pilgrim, please let me know ASAP

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HOLY LAND, 0CT 6-14^TH 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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Ard Chiaráin

Scripture based Lenten Prayer, led by Fr Gerard McCarthy SVD, every Mon during Lent (except 17^th March) @ 8pm.  Suggested donation €5.

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“A Bereavement Day offering a space of quiet, prayer and reflection will be held on Saturday 12^th April from 2pm to 6p.m. in Ard Chiarain, Shannonbridge  All welcome. 

Hours to Inspire our monthly time of prayer as a pastoral area continues on Saturday 5^th April 8:30-9:30p.m in Banagher Church. All are welcome as we pray together as a people of all ages with our youth”.   

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 Clothing Collection for the poor in Africa

Unwanted clothes & shoes; all types of clean & dry ladies, gents, children's clothing, bed linen, curtains, towels & shoes.

Wed 2^nd April before 12 noon,

At Shannonbridge Hall Carpark; Clonfanlough Hall Carpark;

For more info please consult poster in Church porch,

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Disabled Drivers Association – Church gate Collection next weekend

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Focal Scoir

 “Silence is the language of God, all else is poor translation.”
                                                                                   Rumi

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

There was no jackpot winner last week.  The numbers drawn were 8, 16, 22 and 28.  There were three match three winners.  The jackpot this week is €7,000.

Division Two League.

Shannonbridge lost to St Rynaghs on Sunday by 3-10 to 1-8.  Team: C. Kelly, S. Flannery, P. Egan, M. Darcy, P. Maloney, T. Mahon, P. Kelly (0-2), J. Egan, K. Flannery (0-4), A. Devery, R. Ryan, R. McEvoy (0-1), D. Corbett, E. Egan (0-1), M. Corbett.  Subs: M. Kilduff, C. Kenny, K. Kearns (1-0).

Fixture: Div. Two League, Shannonbridge v Ballycommon, in Ballycommon, next Sunday, 30^th March, at 4.30pm.

Under 21 Football Championship Fixture.

Quarter Final, Shannon Gaels v Tullamore, is fixed for Tubber, Friday 29^th. at 8pm.

Shannonbridge GAA Notes

Congratulations.

Big congratulations from all in Shannonbridge GAA Club to Conor Killeen and Nicola Cullinan who were married at the weekend.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

There was no jackpot winner last week.  The numbers drawn were 6, 16, 19 and 23.  There were two match three winners.  The jackpot this week is €6,800.

Sympathy.

The club extends sympathy to the Nugent family on the death of their mother, Bina.  Also to our Club Treasurer, Vinnie Costello and his family on the death of his father, Martin (Sonnie) Costello.  May they rest in peace.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  23^rd March 2014 – 3 Lent 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.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4

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

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

Mass on next Sun for the late John J.Egan & Margaret O’Shea

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Clonfanlough

Mass for Lent on Mon @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €175.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Kenny, A.Kearns

Readers for next Sunday: D.Fitzgerald

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1, Celine, Conor, Adam

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Hynes

Confirmandi will have a short Retreat on Tues in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre.

Service of Light   on Wed @ 7.30pm in Clonfanlough Church

Mass in Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm

Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 27^th May-1^st June

Flights from Knock; fully inclusive price €699.

For more info contact Joe Walsh Tours, tel. 01-2410812.

Email: info@joewalshtours.ie

Pilgrimage director is Fr B. Noonan; for the invalids, Fr M. Scanlon.

If you would to travel as an assisted pilgrim, please let me know ASAP

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HOLY LAND, 0CT 6-14^TH 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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Ard Chiaráin

Scripture based Lenten Prayer, led by Fr Gerard McCarthy SVD, every Mon during Lent (except 17^th March) @ 8pm.  Suggested donation €5.

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“A Bereavement Day offering a space of quiet, prayer and reflection will be held on Saturday 12^th April from 2pm to 6p.m. in Ard Chiarain, Shannonbridge  All welcome. 

Hours to Inspire our monthly time of prayer as a pastoral area continues on Saturday 5^th April 8:30-9:30p.m in Banagher Church. All are welcome as we pray together as a people of all ages with our youth”.   

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Table Quiz in Killeens on next Wed @ 8.45pm in aid of Social Services Ballinasloe.

Coffee Morning in aid of Daffodil Day in Killeens on Fri after Mass

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 We welcome into the Christian Community Cayden Hennessy, son of Derek & Jacqueline, and Noah Darcy, son of Mel & Gemma, who were baptised recently.

Congratulations & best wishes to Conor Killeen & Nicola Cullinan, who were married last weekend in Quin.

READING SUPPORT from experienced primary teacher. Linguistic phonics and dyslexic specialist. One to one tuition. Tel: Kathy 0862481151

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  16^th March 2014 – 2 Lent 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:Tues-Sat@ 10am; Mon, St Patrick’s Day @ 12noon

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €491.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3

Readers for next Weekend: Group 5, L.Moran, C.Doolan

Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Alisa, Katie, Lauren, Ronan

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Darren Egan

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Clonfanlough

Mass on Mon, feast of St Patrick @ 10.30am

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €210.    Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: A.McEvoy

Readers for next Sunday:

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 Joe Darcy & Sr Damien

Please note, for the feast of St Patrick there will be Mass only on Monday, @ 10.30am in Clonfanlough, & 12 noon in Shannonbridge

Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 27^th May-1^st June

Flights from Knock; fully inclusive price €699.

For more info contact Joe Walsh Tours, tel. 01-2410812.

Email: info@joewalshtours.ie

Pilgrimage director is Fr B. Noonan; for the invalids, Fr M. Scanlon.

If you would to travel as an assisted pilgrim, please let me know ASAP

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HOLY LAND, 0CT 6-14^TH 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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Ard Chiaráin

Scripture based Lenten Prayer, led by Fr Gerard McCarthy SVD, every Mon during Lent (except 17^th March) @ 8pm.  Suggested donation €5.

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 Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre

Fri 21^st March, beginning with Mass @ 10pm.  Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am.  All welcome.  Enquiries Dave 085-7746763

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Prayer Centre Clonmacnois

“The Ark Apostolic movement of Divine Mercy is hosting a special afternoon of Reparation and Atonement for past atrocities, unforgiveness, and for all Deceased souls who died by Suicide, or in traumatic circumstances on Saturday 22 March 2014 at 1.00pm with Prayer in the presence of the Blessed Eucharist. Confession will be available. Mass at 2.00pm. After mass a number of Priests will travel out to various areas within a seven mile radius of Clonmacnois to give a special Blessing of the Lands of the area.

 For further details: Phone Kathleen O Connor on 087 1637393 or Paul Woods on 087 7828283”

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“Many thanks for your contributions to the Collection for the Oesophageal Cancer Fund which realised €204.92 in Shannonbridge.

All funds raised each year help us to highlight the disease, promote awareness of the symptoms, improve care & treatment, and fund research projects for patients.”

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  9^th March 2014 – 1Lent 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: .    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, S.Grennan, Sr Marie

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

Mass on next Sat eve for the late James McBride & family

Mass on next Sun for the late Margaret Kelly

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Clonfanlough

Mass for Lent on Mon @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection:   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Devery, A.Kelly

Readers for next Sunday: K.Guinan

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: L.Quinn

Mass in the Prayer Centre Clonmacnois on Wed @ 7.30pm

Suggestions for Lent

·         Attend daily Mass;  Say the Rosary or part of it.

·         Make time for prayer-the Angelus, Grace before or after meals

·         Follow the Way of the Cross – The Stations.

·         Remember others, who may be sick, lonely or bereaved

·         Keep our Parish litter free.

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Shannonbridge ARA

Outing to Knock & Strokestown House on Tues 11^th March .

Bus leaves @ 9am.  If you are interested, please contact Sr Margaret Mary on 087-2990833, or Anne Rohan on 086-8142714.

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Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 27^th May-1^st June

Flights from Knock; fully inclusive price €699.

For more info contact Joe Walsh Tours, tel. 01-2410812.

Email: info@joewalshtours.ie

Pilgrimage director is Fr B. Noonan; for the invalids, Fr M. Scanlon.

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HOLY LAND, 0CT 6-14^TH 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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Ard Chiaráin

Scripture based Lenten Prayer, led by Fr Gerard McCarthy SVD, every Mon during Lent (except 17^th March) @ 8pm.  Suggested donation €5.

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Thoughts for Lent

"You cannot be proud and expect to be transformed away from your sins. You need to humble yourself and have a spirit of repentance within you. Then you will see real change." --                                    Mable Vine

. "We all came from dust and to dust we shall return. Even the greatest and the richest people of this generation will be soon forgotten. Let us focus completely on God almighty." --                               Vernon Kane

“Some people think that having ash on your forehead is ridiculous. But I am neither ashamed nor afraid because the ashes remind me that I have to someday pass away and reunite with my creator.” --     Walter Buns

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Division Two League.

In a much improved performance, Shannonbridge just failed to Erin Rovers, at Pullough, last Friday night.  Although short a number of players, Shannonbridge led by three points at half time and the sides were level with twelve minutes left to play.  Three points in the closing stages saw Erin Rovers win by 0-13 to 1-6.  Team: C. Kelly, J. Deeley, T. Mahon, M. Darcy, P. Maloney, R. O’Connor, C. Kenny, P. Egan, P. Kelly (1-0), M. Corbett, R. Ryan (0-2), K. Flannery (0-4), M. Kilduff, E. Egan, A. Kelly.  Sub: A. Devery.

Fixture.

Division Two League, Shannonbridge v Daingean, this Saturday, 8^th March, in Shannonbridge, at 4pm.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

There was no jackpot winner last week.  The numbers drawn were 11, 13, 14 and 24.  There was one match three winner.  The jackpot this week is €6,400.

Intermediate Football Championship Groups.

Group One:

Shamrocks, Durrow, Ballyfore, Doon, Kilclonfert, Tullamore.

Group Two:

Shannonbridge, Erin Rovers, Cappincur, Bracknagh, Rhode, Raheen.  

The top team in each group goes straight to the semi final, with second and third to the quarter finals.  Bottom two teams in each group will play a relegation playoff.  The four semi finalists will be promoted to Senior B for 2015.

Junior B Football Championship.

Shannonbridge are grouped with Raheen, Ballyfore, Edenderry, Kilcormac / Killoughey and Kinnitty.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  2^nd March 2014 – 8 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; also on Ash Wed @ 8pm, with the  blessing & signing of Ashes.  Adoration on First Fri, 4-5pm

 Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €468.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, K.O’Connor, E.Quinn

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

Mass for the late Jerry Greene on next Sat eve

Anniversary Mass for May Fitzgerald on next Sun

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Clonfanlough

 Mass on Ash Wed @ 7pm with blessing & signing of Ashes

Mass on First Fri @ 7pm

 Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €282.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Norton, H.Darcy

Readers for next Sunday: A.Guinan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1, Aaron, Conor x2, Eoin

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

First Confession on Thurs next @ 7pm in Clonfanlough

Ash Wednesday, is the first day of Lent, the 40 days that precedes Holy Week and Easter.    In the Christian Scriptures the number 40 relates to the period spent in the Ark by Noah, the period spent by Israel seeking the Promised Land after the Exodus, and the amount of time Jesus was in the Wilderness after his baptism and prior to beginning his ministry. For us, the Season of Lent is an invitation to 40 days of renewal ("Lent" means "spring"), 40 days to prepare ourselves to take in the Good News of Easter through deeper disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Ashes are the traditional sign of sorrow and repentance and are also a sign of "mortality". Receiving the sacrament reminds us that God's love is triumphant over sin and death, and that God remains "in communion" with us, that in Christ, our mortality is overcome.

                                                                                          Rev Richard Fairchild

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Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 27^th May-1^st June

Flights from Knock; fully inclusive price €699.

For more info contact Joe Walsh Tours, tel. 01-2410812.

Email: info@joewalshtours.ie

Pilgrimage director is Fr B. Noonan; for the invalids, Fr M. Scanlon.

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HOLY LAND, 0CT 6-14^TH 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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Ard Chiaráin

Scripture based Lenten Prayer, led by Fr Gerard McCarthy SVD, every Mon during Lent (except 17^th 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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Athlone Parish Pilgrimage to Poland – 2^nd – 9^th June

For More info call 090-6472088.  Price: €830, approx pps

Pilgrimage will include visits to Warsaw, Krakow, Auschwitz-Birkenau