Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  30^th Aug 2015 – 22 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: €494    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group  3

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

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

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Margaret Mannion

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Clonfanlough

Mass on the First Fri @ 7pm to be said for the Guinan family deceaded

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €262.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Claffey, B.Coughlan

Readers for next Sunday: M.Kelly

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

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

Mass on next Sun for the late Gordon McEvoy

A special word of thanks to all those who contributed in any way to Fr O’Hanlon’s ‘testimonial’ night on Fri 21^st Aug, those who organised the event – the Parish P. C. and others- , those who sent cards, greetings, donations of any kind, and all who made the effort to come and be present for the occasion.  It will be cherished.

As the poet wrote many years ago:

“The fairest things have fleetest end,

“Their scent survives their close.

But the rose’s scent is bitterness

To him that loved the rose.”

And as the poet wrote much earlier:

“Sunt lacrimae rerum, et mentem mortalia tangunt.”

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Clonmacnois Pilgrimage on Feast of St Ciaran, Wed 9^th Sept

The traditional ‘Long Station’ will take place on this day (2.5.30pm, approx).  Those interested are invited to meet at the car- park at the Visitors Centre @ 1.50pm.  Please bring packed lunch if you wish.

For more info call 087-6850485 or 086-1034835.

Mass on that eve in Clonmacnois @ 7pm

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 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Sun 6^th September

 A bus will go from the Parish as usual, leaving Clonfanlough @ 9.30am and Shannonbridge @ 9.45am.  Enquiries to Teresa Rohan or Darran Finnerty

Knock Counselling Centre provides a confidential Drop – In listening service for pilgrims and visitors to Our Lady’s Shrine of Knock on weekends from April to October.  The Centre is open Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 5pm

National Eucharistic Congress in Knock 26^th -27^th Sept

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The Ursuline Sisters at Ard Chiaráin are seeking members of the Community to join them as Companions. For more info please come to a short meeting on Fri 5^th Sept @ 8pm. (no obligation attached)

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 ‘Ganley school of Irish dancing in HeritageHall Ferbane from 7^th Sept

@ 6pm

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 23^rd Aug 2015 –21 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 Weekend’s Offertory collection (15^th &16^th) €588.    Many Thanks

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

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

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Clonfanlough

Last Weekend’s Offertory collection (15^th & 16^th) €349.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: B.Kenny, M.Lantry

Readers for next Sunday: A.Rohan

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Trainor

Station Mass on Fri 28^th Aug at the home of Mary Devery , Clonyon @ 8pm

Mass in the Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm

 Pattern Day will be on Sun 13^th Sept

Clonmacnois Pilgrimage on Feast of St Ciaran, Wed 9^th Sept

The traditional ‘Long Station’ will take place on this day (2.5.30pm, approx).  Those interested are invited to meet at the car- park at the Visitors Centre @ 1.50pm.  Please bring packed lunch if you wish.

For more info call 087-6850485 or 086-1034835.

Mass on that eve in Clonmacnois @ 7pm

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 Heritage Week events at Clara Bog Visitor Centre
Guided walk on Clara bog boardwalk on Tuesday 25th August at 2pm. Meet at the boardwalk on Rahan Road.
How to Write a Parish History, a talk by Stephen McNeill (Chairman of Offaly Historical & Archaeological Society) on Wednesday 26th August at 3pm in the Visitor Centre.  Queries to 057 9368878

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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Sun 6^th September

 A bus will go from the Parish as usual, leaving Clonfanlough @ 9.30am and Shannonbridge @ 9.45am.  Enquiries to Teresa Rohan or Darran Finnerty

Knock Counselling Centre provides a confidential Drop – In listening service for pilgrims and visitors to Our Lady’s Shrine of Knock on weekends from April to October.  The Centre is open Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 5pm

Parkinson’s Association of Ireland

‘We will hold an Information/social weekend for people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers on Sat 19^th Sept in the Hodson Bay Hotel.

This is not a fund raising event, but is part of a national campaign on Parkinson’s awareness.  For more info call 1800-359359.’

 
 

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  16^th Aug 2015 – 20 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: €432.    Many Thanks

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

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

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €184.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J.Egan, B.Dolan

Readers for next Sunday:  S.Gilson

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Guinan

Mass for the deceased Egan family (Clonlyon) on next Sun

Mass in the Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm

Night Prayer Vigil on Fri 21^st Aug, beginning with Mass @ 9pm.  Adoration follows and finishes at 2.10am.  All welcome.  Enquiries Dave 085-7746763

Mass in Cloniffeen children’s graveyard on Tues @ 7pm.  All welcome.

 Pattern Day is on Sun 13^th Sept

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Lough Derg: the One Day Retreat season begins again on 17^th Aug and continues on 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 August, on 5,6, 8,9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20 Sept

Boats are available from 9.15am.  Crossing is less than 10 minutes.

On arrival on the island tea/coffee and scones are served.

The Retreat starts @ 10.20am, and follows a set programme of prayer and reflection.  The Sacrament of Reconciliation is included but optional.

The day ends with Mass in the Basilica.

A light lunch is served, and pilgrims keep their footwear on.

Boats return from the island to the lakeshore from 4pm

For more info, and to book, which is essential, call 071-9861518

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 SHANNON HARBOUR MASS  @ 7pm on Thursday August 20^th  .

The theme of this Mass will be ‘Remembering our Emigrants.’

You are invited to write down the names of members of your families living abroad (along with the country or city in which they are living), in the book which will be placed in a strategic place in your local Church.

You might like to include those who have died far from their homeland.

The books will then be taken and placed before the Altar at this Mass.

‘Ar scath a chéile a mhaireas na daoine.’

FAMILY DAY. Aug 23^rd 2-5p.m. (Prayer at 2p.m.) Cloghan GAA grounds

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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Sun 6^th September

 A bus will go from the Parish as usual, leaving Clonfanlough @ 9.30am and Shannonbridge @ 9.45am.  Enquiries to Teresa Rohan or Darran Finnerty

Knock Counselling Centre provides a confidential Drop – In listening service for pilgrims and visitors to Our Lady’s Shrine of Knock on weekends from April to October.  The Centre is open Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 5pm

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Reminder from Parish Pastoral Council

To celebrate Fr O’Hanlon’s retirement after 20 years in the Parish there will be a ‘Get-together’ in Shannonbridge Hall on Fri next 21^st Aug @ 8pm

Refreshments served. All welcome.  Gaudeamus igitur.  Njooni wote!

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 We welcome into the Christian Community Regan Cora Kelly, daughter of

Greg & Lisa, who was baptised last weekend in Shannonbridge.

Congratulations & best wishes to Natasha Egan & Brendan Connaughton who were married last weekend in Shannonbridge.  Also to Darren Kearns & Sarah O’Connor, who were married last weekend in Ballinasloe.

Ad Multos annos!

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  9^th Aug 2015 – 19 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, on Sat @ 12 noon

Sat is the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady – a Holy Day;

 Mass for the Holy Day on Sat @ 12 noon.  Mass as usual on Sat eve @ 8pm

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

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

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Clonfanlough

Mass for the Feast of the Assumption on Sat @ 10.30am

 Church Cleaners: K.Kenny, A.Kearns

Readers for next Sunday: C.O’Shea

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Hynes

Total Offertory Collection for last weekend was €1439.  Many thanks

Motorist’s Prayer

Grant me, O Lord, a steady hand and watchful eye

That no one shall be hurt as I pass by.

Thou gavest life, I pray no act of mine

May take away or mar that gift of thine.

Shelter those, dear Lord, who bear me company

From accidents and all calamity.

Teach me to use my car for other’s need;

Nor miss through love of undue speed

          The beauty of the world, that thus I may

With joy and courtesy go on my way.

And reach without mishap Eternal Day.

SHANNON HARBOUR MASS  @ 7pm on Thursday August 20^th  .

The theme of this Mass will be ‘Remembering our Emigrants.’

You are invited to write down the names of members of your families living abroad (along with the country or city in which they are living), in the book which will be placed in a strategic place in your local Church.

You might like to include those who have died far from their homeland.

The books will then be taken and placed before the Altar at this Mass.

‘Ar scath a chéile a mhaireas na daoine.’

FAMILY DAY. Aug 23^rd 2-5p.m. (Prayer at 2p.m.) Cloghan GAA grounds

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Reminders form the Bishop

 A National Eucharistic Congress (NEC) will be held in Knock on Saturday 26^th and Sunday 27^th September 2015.  This is a nationwide event, and one that involves us here in our parish. The theme is ‘Christ our Hope’, found in the readings each Sunday until September 26/27. This week you are invited to think about what hope means to you, and from where your hope comes.

 The NEC is a follow on from the International Eucharistic Congress of 2012 and is also a preparation for the next congress to be held in Cebu, The Philippines, in January 2016.  The website for the Cebu International Eucharistic Congress is:  http://iec2016.ph/  

We welcome into the Christian Community Darragh Shrahsn, son of Michael & Kara, who was baptised last weekend in Shannonbridge Church

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  2^nd Aug 2015 –18 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 -45pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €537.     Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3

Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, F.Anderson, D.O’Carroll

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

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Rosie Curley & Claffey family

Mass on next Sun for the late Brian Coakley & family

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Clonfanlough

Mass on First Fri @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: € 171.  Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: A.McEvoy

Readers for next Sunday:  C.& P. Rigney

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

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: E.Molloy

Mass in the Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Sun 6^th September

 Mass & the Blessing of the Graves in Mullinakill graveyard, Glebe on Mon 3^rd Aug @ 7pm

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Upcoming events in Pastoral area

 Climbing Croagh Patrick, Mon 3^rd Aug,bus leaving Banagher at 8am, Cloghan 8:10approx Ferbane 8:20, Ballinahown 8:30am.  Fare €5.

If you wish to go,please contact Niamh Egan on 086-3320017.

SHANNON HARBOUR MASS  @ 7pm on Thursday August 20^th  .

The theme of this Mass will be ‘Remembering our Emigrants.’

You are invited to write down the names of members of your families living abroad (along with the country or city in which they are living), in the book which will be placed in a strategic place in your local Church.

You might like to include those who have died far from their homeland.

The books will then be taken and placed before the Altar at this Mass.

‘Ar scath a chéile a mhaireas na daoine.’

FAMILY DAY. Aug 23^rd 2-5p.m. (Prayer at 2p.m.) Cloghan GAA grounds

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Reminders form the Bishop

 A National Eucharistic Congress (NEC) will be held in Knock on Saturday 26^th and Sunday 27^th September 2015.  This is a nationwide event, and one that involves us here in our parish. The theme is ‘Christ our Hope’, found in the readings each Sunday until September 26/27. This week you are invited to think about what hope means to you, and from where your hope comes.

 The NEC is a follow on from the International Eucharistic Congress of 2012 and is also a preparation for the next congress to be held in Cebu, The Philippines, in January 2016.  The website for the Cebu International Eucharistic Congress is:  http://iec2016.ph/  

The Clonmacnois Deanery will hold a Day of Prayer and Reflection in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone on 6^th August, to mark the Year for Consecrated Life.  A Diocesan Event to mark the conclusion of the Year for Consecrated Life will take place on Saturday 30^th January in the Pastoral Centre and St Mel’s Cathedral.  

The Clonmacnois Pattern Day on Sunday 13^th September will commemorate 1400^th anniversary of the death of St Columbanus