Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 31^st May 2015 –Trinity 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; Adoration on First Fri 4 – 5pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: € 505.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

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

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

Mass on next Sun for the late Michael Devine

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Clonfanlough

Mass on the First Fri @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €218.  Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Guinan,  A.Guinan

Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P. Trainor

Mass every Wed in Prayer Centre Clonmacnois @ 7.30pm

We celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi next Sun.

We will have the final ‘Do this in memory’ Mass with the First Communicants in Clonfanlough Church on next Sun

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 Mystery of the Trinity                                (Tomás Daltún)

‘Trí fillte in éadach is gan ach aon éadach amháin,

Trí ailt i méar is gan ach aon mhéar amháin,

Trí duilliúir i seamróg is gan ach aon tseamróg amháin,

Sioc, sneachta, leach oighre, níl sa trí ní sin ach uisce amháin,

Mar sin tá trí phearsa i nDia is gan ann ach aon Dia amháin.’

(‘Three folds in cloth but only one cloth,

Three joints in a finger but only one finger,

Three leaves in a shamrock but only one shamrock,

Frost, snow, ice, three things that are all only water,

Thus, there are three persons in God, but only one God.’)

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We hope to have Mass with the blessing of graves in Clonmacnois on Sat 1^st Aug @ 7pm, & in Glebe on Mon 3^rd Aug @ 7pm

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 National Charismatic Renewal Conference, 27^th 28^th June

Theme: ‘Wake up the World’ in the Concert Hall RDS, Dublin

Praise, Worship, Teaching, Music, Testimony

 For more info call 021-4251100

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 Lough Derg is a place of welcome where no one is judged and everyone is equal.

You can begin your three Day Pilgrimage on any day from 29^th May until 13^th August.

No need to book. Daily boats to the Island from 10.30am until 3:00pm 7 days a week until 13^th August. Regular pilgrimages throughout the season country wide.  Contact Maureen or Lorraine in Lough Derg direct on 071 9861518  email:  info@loughderg.org

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 A Message of Joy

There will be a special day for promoters, readers and friends of the ‘Sacred Heart Messenger’ at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone on Sat 27^th June, where you can meet your favourite Messenger writers.

For more info call 01-7758524.  See www.messenger.ie

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  24^th May 2015 – Pentecost 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: €468.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

Readers for next Weekend: Group 2, M.Anderson, E.Quinn

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

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Edward & Brigid Cassidy

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €256.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J. & C. Rigney

Readers for next Sunday: M.Egan

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Guinan

Mass every Wed in Prayer Centre Clonmacnois @ 7.30pm

Invitation from Bishop Francis Duffy

“You and parishioners are invited to the blessing of the Ruffatti organ on Sunday 24^th May at 8.00pm followed by a concert featuring Longford County Choir and the Cathedral Choir.  An organ recital will form part of the concert.  Admission is free”

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Story of the Apple Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anonymous

    A nobleman was riding his horse along a road and saw an old man digging in his garden. Beside the man lay a sapling ready for to be planted. The nobleman called out, "What kind of tree are you planting?"                                       "An apple tree," replied the old man.

    "An apple tree! How old are you?" exclaimed the nobleman.

    "I’m 90," came the answer.

    "You are 90 years old and planting a tree which will take years and years to bear fruit?"

    "Tell me," said the old man, "did you ever eat an apple when you were young?"

 "Certainly, why do you ask?"

    "Well," said the old man, "who do you think planted the tree from which those gifts were obtained?"

    The nobleman hesitated, "I have no idea."

    "You see, sir, our forefathers planted trees for us to enjoy, and I am doing the same for those who will come along after me. How else can I repay my debt to those who lived before me?"

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  Lough Derg is a place of welcome where no one is judged and everyone is equal.  You can begin your three Day Pilgrimage on any day from 29^th May until 13^th August.

 

 Church gate Collection next weekend for ‘Irish Cancer Society’

Tidy Towns Committee

‘It’s Tidy Towns’ time again, and all help is needed to keep our Village clean and tidy. There will one hour of work on next Thurs, 28^th May from 7-8pm. We meet at Church. Or please do something on your own!

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  17^th May 2015 – Ascension 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: € 496.    Many Thanks

Church Cleaners:  D.Fitzpatrick, D.O’Carroll, E.Anderson

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4

Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, F.Anderson, P.Corbett

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

‘Months Mind’ Mass for Margaret Carty on next Sunday

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €214.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Claffey, B.Anderson

Readers for next Sunday: D.Fitzgerald

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Hynes

 

We welcome to the Table of the Lord the children who received Jesus, our Bread of Life in their First Holy Communion last weekend:

Rachel Carty,       Fionn Claffey,    Kelan Claffey,    Emily Darcy,

Christina Fallon,     Niamh Flannery,      Darragh Hynes,             Abigail Kelly,          Ellen Kennedy,          Darragh Mannion

 Paddy Ryan,           Sam Slevin,              Tadhg Trainor

Many thanks to all who helped out in any way for the celebration in the Church, and with refreshments in the Hall.

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 Message from Bishop Francis Duffy re Marriage Referendum

 “Married love is a unique form of love between a man and a woman which has a special benefit for society. The word ‘unique’ is an attractive word because it means there is something special and impressive about it; what is unique should be cared for and protected.  Uniqueness is not about equality but about valuing what is distinct and different; distinguishing does not mean discriminating. Not many are saying ‘no’ publicly and those that are, risk being ridiculed.  Fear of social disapproval can lend itself to poor decision making.  It is important to reflect deeply on this issue and vote for what you consider the best option.  After the referendum the Church continues to support all people and families with its message of the Good News of Jesus Christ.”

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 Congratulations & best wishes to Darran Finnerty  and Siobhán Kiernan, who were married on Thurs in Rochfortbridge.  Ad multos annos!

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‘Christianity has died many times & risen again, for it has a God who knows his way out of the grave.’               (G.K. Chesterton)

  

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  10^th May 2015 – 6Easter 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: € 426.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3

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

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

Mass on next Sun for the late Paddy & Pat Duffy

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €214.  Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: B.Kenny, M.Lantry

Readers for next Sunday:  K.Guinan

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: E.Molloy

Mass on next Sun for the late Francie, Paddy Kelly & family

We celebrate the Feast of the Ascension on next Sunday

A ‘Mass for Ireland’ will be celebrated in Clonmacnois on next Friday @ 7.30pm. All welcome

Station Mass

At the home of A.& R. Walshe, Clonlyon on next Fri. @ 8pm

Would you like to have a Station Mass in your home?  Please let me know whenever it suits you.

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 Rededication of St Mel’s Cathedral Longford

This will take place on Sun 17^th May @ 3pm.

This parish has been given 6 tickets for the big occasion.

If you are interested in attending, please let me know ASAP.  If the number is greater than 6, we will draw the names from a hat.

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Message from Bishop Francis Duffy re Marriage Referendum

 Respect and dignity have not always been the experience of many in our society including those who are gay. There are changes needed that will draw on our capacities of love, compassion and respect.  However, the question put before us on May 22nd, proposes changing our understanding of marriage. Such a change potentially alters the whole structure of marriage and parenthood and also leaves us with unanswered questions about possible consequences. This deserves deep prayer and reflection as we consider the meaning of marriage.

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 Congratulations & best wishes to Edel Turley and Eddie Larkin, who were married recently in Shannonbridge Church.  Ad multos annos!

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A Profession of faith for the sanctity of Marriage and the Protection of family Life and values  will take place at St Peters Church Athlone on
Saturday 16th of May 2015 Starting  at 2.00pm. With Prayer, Eucharistic Adoration; 4.00pm Holy Mass.  Celebrant : Bishop Kevin Doran
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre

Fri 15^th May beginning with Mass @ 9pm.  Adoration follows and finishes at 2.10am.  All welcome.  Enquiries Dave 085-7746763

 Mass in the Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm

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Moore I.C.A. 

“Dr David Dolan will attend our Meeting on Tues 15^th May @ 8.30pm to discuss all health issues.  No charge. All welcome. A cup of tea for all”.

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Irish Wheelchair Association wiil hold their annual church gate collection on next weekend - 16th / 17th May.  Please support.

                                                       

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  3^rd May 2015 –5 Easter 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: €514.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

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

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

Mass for the late Pat Killeen on next Sun

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: € Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J.Egan, B.Dolan,

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

We will celebrate First Holy Communion with the children in Shannonbridge Church on next Sat @ 12noon

Station Mass

At the home of E. & A. Molloy, Glebe on next Fri @ 8pm

Would you like to have a Station Mass in your home?  Please let me know whenever it suits you.

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Message from Bishop Francis Duffy re Marriage Referendum

It is important to listen to all voices, especially minority voices.  We may be moved by some of what we hear and we might not agree with everything we hear but it is important to be respectful of differing opinions.  In our constitution “The State pledges itself to guard with special care the institution of Marriage, on which the Family is founded, and to protect it against attack” (41.3.1).  Marriage matters because it is about the unique relationship between a man and a woman.  The complementarity of man and woman can give rise to new life.  To change the meaning of marriage will undo the uniqueness that marriage represents and that it celebrates.  It is important that we reflect before we change the meaning of marriage.  See:  www.meaningofmarriage.ie

 Rededication of St Mel’s Cathedral Longford

This will take place on Sun 17^th May @ 3pm.

This parish has been given 6 tickets for the big occasion.

If you are interested in attending, please let me know ASAP.  If the number is greater than 6, we will draw the names from a hat.

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Mass in the Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm

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A Family Healing Mass will take place at The Ark Centre 23 Mitchell Terrace Athlone in Friday May 8th 2015 Starting at 7.30pm.

A Profession of faith for the sanctity of Marriage and the Protection of family Life and values  will take place at St Peters Church Athlone on
Saturday 16th of May 2015 Starting  at 2.00pm. With Prayer, Eucharistic Adoration; 4.00pm Holy Mass.  Celebrant : Bishop Kevin Doran
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Flower arranging demo by Sandra Jackson in Gullanes hotel on Wed 13^th May @ 8pm.  Adm: non members, €5