Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Division Two League.

            Shannonbridge v Ballycommon, this Saturday, 28^th February, in Ballycommon, at 4.00pm.

 Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

            Last week’s numbers were 21, 23, 25 and 28.  There were five match three winners.  The Jackpot this Monday night is €17,200.

Intermediate Championship.

            Shannonbridge have drawn Bracknagh in the first round of the championship.  Meanwhile training continues under John Ryan (Birr), Manager and Paul Buckley, with Liam Broderick and Pakie Brazil, Selectors.

Membership.

            Membership for 2015 is now due and can be paid to Registrar Damien Brazil or any committee member.  Rates are: Players €30, Adult non-players €20, Family €50, Students / Seniors €10.

 

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  22^nd Feb 2015 – 1Lent B

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: 

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 

Readers for next Weekend: Group

Altar Servers for this week: Group

Mass on next Sun for the late Gerry & Eddie Egan

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Clonfanlough

Mass for Lent on Mon @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: € Many Thanks

Church Cleaners:

Readers for next Sunday:

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday:

Mass on next Sun for the late Michael & Mary Kelly

ARD CHIARAIN PRAYER CENTRE

Lenten Prayer each Mon 7.30 – 8.30pm.  All welcome

“Where 2 or 3 meet in my name I shall be there with them”

Eusebius, a 3rd century church father, offered the following prayer as instruction for his fellow Christians, especially during Lent.

"May I be no man's enemy, and may I be the friend of that which is eternal and abides. May I never quarrel with those nearest me: and if I do, may I be reconciled quickly. May I love, seek, and attain only that which is good. May I wish for all men's happiness and envy none. May I never rejoice in the ill-fortune of one who has wronged me. When I have done or said what is wrong, may I never wait for the rebuke of others, but always rebuke myself until I make amends. May I win no victory that harms either me or my opponent. May I reconcile friends who are angry with one another. May I never fail a friend who is in danger. When visiting those in grief may I be able by gentle and healing words to soften their pain. May I respect myself. May I always keep tame that which rages within me. May I accustom myself to be gentle, and never be angry with people because of circumstances. May I never discuss who is wicked and what wicked things he has done, but know good men and women  & follow in their footsteps."

Youth 2000 Ireland invites all young adults aged 16-35 to a Catholic weekend retreat taking place from 6th-8th March at Galway Community College, Moneenageisha, Galway City. This will be an exciting weekend attracting over 100 young people from all over the country. What to expect? Good craic, excellent speakers, inspiring talks and workshops, prayer, great music, group activities, Youth Masses, Adoration, a Healing Service, games, lots of time to chill out, meet new people and a reluctance to go home!! For more details, see ladies, gents & children’s clothes, footwear, household linens, blankets etc for the orphans & their extended families.

Collection will take place at Shannonbridge Hall Car park on Mon 28^th Sept between 9am & 12noon. or call 086-2150607. 

ladies, gents & children’s clothes, footwear, household linens, blankets etc for the orphans & their extended families.

Collection will take place at Shannonbridge Hall Car park on Mon 28^th Sept between 9am & 12noon.    

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Division Two League.

            Shannonbridge secured their first league point with a draw against Durrow on a score of 2-7 each.  With the aid of a stiff breeze, Shannonbridge led by 2-5 to 0-2 at the break;  the goals coming from Peadar Kelly and Adrian Kelly and the points by Paul Deeley (3) and John Egan (2).  The second half was always going to be a defensive battle with Durrow scoring  from a penalty in the first minute.  Their second goal on twenty five minutes brought them level and they went ahead on two minutes later.  Paul Deeley levelled the scoring with a free with the last kick of the game.

Team: B. Rohan, J. Deeley, T. Mahon, M. O’Shea, K. Flannery, D. Corbett, M. Darcy, J. Egan (0-3), P. Maloney, R. McEvoy, P. Egan, P. Kelly (1-0), P. Deeley (0-4, frees), A. Kelly (1-0), M. Corbett.  Subs: G. Kelly, J. Darcy.  

 Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

            Last week’s numbers were 2, 6, 9 and 11.  There were eight match three winners.  The Jackpot this Monday night is €17,000.

 

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  15^th Feb 2015 –6 B

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

Ashes will be blessed & signed during Masses on Wednesday

 Please make a special effort for Lent, which begins next Wed.

 Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €443.     Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3

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

Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Katie, Lauren, Kate

Mass on next Sun for the late Michael Shrahan

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Clonfanlough

Mass on Ash Wed @ 7pm

 Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €186.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J.& C. Rigney

Readers for next Sunday: A.Rohan

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: E.Molloy

Clonmacnois Primary School is now enrolling pupils for the academic year 2015 / 2016.  Please phone the school for an enrolment form on 090 -9674150.

Enrolment eve will be on Wed 11^th March @ 7.30pm

First Confession will be celebrated on Wed 4^th March in Clonfanlough Church @ 7.30pm

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Meeting of Parish P.P. on Thurs next in Clonfanlough @ 7.30pm

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 Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre

Fri 20^th Feb beginning with Mass @ 9pm.  Adoration follows and finishes at 2.10am.  All welcome.  Enquiries Dave 085-7746763

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 TEMPERANCE SUNDAY

‘Proverbially, Ireland is a land that combines the smile and the tear.’  So said Pope Pius XII in 1956.  He went on to lament the fact that, as a result of intemperance, more tears were shed in Irish homes than ought to have been.

Many of us are only too well aware from painful, personal experience that the Pope’s observation was true.  Like every gift of God, alcohol is good.  It has its place in times of celebration and relaxation.  However, it is also a drug that can be devastating in its consequences.  What comes to us as a gift can be a curse for some, unless it is wisely used.                               (from a statement of the Irish Bishops)

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Walking the Camino in 2015                                                                                         You may have heard about the ancient Camino (meaning  “the Way”) across Northern Spain, & thought about walking part of it. – From June 2^nd-9^th our local Parish Cluster has arranged for a small group of 25 (including youth ages 18-35) to walk the 110km from Sarria to Santiago de Compostella in Northern Spain. Booking closes May 2^nd and 16 places remain. Early booking advised as each person books own flight and prices inevitably rise. Currently estimated cost €260 B&B  sharing for 7 nights (+€140 single supplement), plus €197 flights plus approx €100 dinner). Information/booking at Fr. Tom Cox (086) 8319500 or frtom@ferbaneparish.ie

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Focal Scoir

“Be as you wish to seem.”          --------   Socrates

                 

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  8^th Feb  2015 – 5 B

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; Wed @ 9.30am

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €542.    Many Thanks

Church Cleaners:  M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, S.Grennan, K.Kelly

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

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Tommy, Geraldine & Simon McManus

Mass on next Sun for the late Alan Kelly

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €227.     Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Claffey, B.Coughlan

Readers for next Sunday: M.Egan

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: L.Quinn

Mass on next Sun for the late Mick Rocke

Next Wed 11^th Feb is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, which is a special day of prayer for the sick.

Walking the Camino in 2015                                                                                         You may have heard about the ancient Camino (meaning  “the Way”) across Northern Spain, & thought about walking part of it. – From June 2^nd-9^th our local Parish Cluster has arranged for a small group of 25 (including youth ages 18-35) to walk the 110km from Sarria to Santiago de Compostella in Northern Spain. Booking closes May 2^nd and 16 places remain. Early booking advised as each person books own flight and prices inevitably rise. Currently estimated cost €260 B&B  sharing for 7 nights (+€140 single supplement), plus €197 flights plus approx €100 dinner). Information/booking at Fr. Tom Cox (086) 8319500 or frtom@ferbaneparish.ie

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 The Priory Institute – bringing Theology home

“Don’t just go to Church – Be the Church.”

“Get ready by studying theology from home or in class.

The Priory Institute is Ireland’s only accredited premier institution offering theology courses both online &in a traditional classroom setting.

For more info log on to www.prioryinstitute.ie or call 01-4048124.”

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Internet Safety for Parents

A talk for parents—how to keep your child safe online, smart phones, social media, dealing with cyber- bullying.  This will take place in Gullanes Hotel, Ballinasloe on Tues 10^th Oct @ 8pm. Adm is free.

For more info call 087-6780640.

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 Dóchas – Offaly Cancer Support Group

This group is open to people who have been bereaved through cancer.

• Facilitated by an accredited counsellor from the Dóchas centre
• 10 week programme begins on Wed 11^th Feb; no fee.
• Numbers are limited.  For more info call 057-9328268.

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Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club

Talks on Herbs, by Kay Synott,in Gullanes Hotel on 11^th Feb @ 8pm

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Pastoral area visit to St Mel’s Cathedral Sun 15^th Feb

Bus leaves Belmont @ 2pm, Ferbane 2.10pm.  Fare €5 return

Book by Mon 9^th Feb – call 6454309 or 086-8319500

 Introduction to Cathedral @ 3.30pm; prayer @ 4.30pm

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

            Last week’s numbers were 12, 13, 18 and 19.  There were five match three winners.  The Jackpot this Monday night is €16,800.

League Division Two.

            Shannonbridge lost their opening league fixture away to Walsh Island on Friday night 1-14 to 0-2.  Despite the score line, this was a good workout for the first game of the season and new players Michael O’Shea, Jack Darcy and Gavan Kelly all played well on their first league start.

Team: R. Ryan, P. Maloney, J. Egan, M. O’Shea, P. Kelly, S. Flannery, M. Darcy, P. Egan, K. Flannery (0-1), J. Darcy, T. Mahon, J. Deeley, D. Corbett, A. Kelly (0-1), M. Corbett.  Sub: G. Kelly.   

Next fixture: Shannonbridge v Durrow, Sunday 15^th February, in Shannonbridge, at 12.00 pm.