Parish of Clonmacnois

ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, SHANNONBRIDGE

ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, CLONFANLOUGH

Fr. Gerard Brady P.P.

Tel. 087 231 2353

E-mail: frgerardbrady@eircom.net

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THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

16th/17th January, 2016

 

Migrants are “our brothers and sisters in search of a better life, far away from poverty, hunger, exploitation and the unjust distribution of the planet’s resources, which are meant to be equitably shared by all.”

Pope Francis

 

Mass times:- Shannonbridge, Saturday (Vigil), 8.00 p.m.; Sunday, 12.00 noon,  Weekdays, Monday to Friday, 10.00 a.m.; Saturday, 1.00 p.m., (Wedding Mass). 

Clonfanlough, Sunday, 10.30 a.m.

Mass is celebrated at Cluain Ciaráin Prayer Centre, on Wednesday evenings at 7.30.

Mass for the Intentions of the People of the Parish, Missa pro Populo, in Shannonbridge, on Saturday 16th, at 8.00 p.m., Clonfanlough, Sunday 24th, 10.30 a.m.

Sunday 17th is the Feast of St. Anthony, “Father of Christian monks”, lived a life of solitude but many came to him for guidance and formed communities of hermits, died 356.

Wednesday 20th, St. Fabian, Pope for 14 years, martyred under the Emperor Decius in 250.

Wednesday 20th, St. Sebastian, a Roman soldier, secretly helped Christians during persecution, was betrayed and subsequently martyred in the persecution of Diocletian.

Thursday 21st, St. Agnes, wealthy and beautiful, was martyred for her virginity in Rome, early 4th century.  Patroness of engaged couples.

Friday 22nd, St. Vincent, deacon, martyred in Valencia, Spain, 304.

“Do This in Memory”.  The First Communion children and their parents participate in the liturgy on Sunday next, 24th, in St. Ciaran’s Church, Clonfanlough, at 10.30 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration.  The Adoration Committee of Ardagh and Clonmacnois is developing its Diocesan Team.  The purpose of this committee will be to set up a system of viable weekly Adoration in every parish that requests it, or to consolidate or expand Adoration in parishes in which weekly adoration is already in place.  A preliminary meeting will be held at the Family Centre, Longford, on Saturday 6th February, at 11.00 a.m. and finishing at 12.30 p.m.  The Family Centre is located in the grounds of St. Mel’s Cathedral.  Each parish is expected to send delegates to this meeting.  Those willing to represent the Parish of Clonmacnois are asked to contact Fr. Brady as soon as possible, please.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on Monday, 18th.  The theme, “Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord”, is inspired by  chapter 2, verses 9-10, of the first letter of St. Peter.  Material for the week of prayer was prepared by representatives of Christian Churches of Latvia.

Counters.  A meeting of the people who count the Saturday/Sunday collections will be held in Shannonbridge Church, on Monday 18th, at 8.00 p.m.  All who are involved in the process, in Shannonbridge and in Clonfanlough, are requested to attend.

The Parish Pastoral Council will meet in the Health Centre on Tuesday 19th, at 8.00 p.m.  Feedback with regard to the Parochial House will be considered at the meeting.

St. Ciaran’s N.S., Clonmacnois, is currently enrolling for the academic year, 2016/2017.  Enrolment forms are available from the school.  The school office may be contacted on 090 967 4150.  An enrolment and information evening will be held in the school on Tuesday, 16th February, at 7.00 p.m.

Rosters:-

Shannonbridge:-  Church Cleaners: Anne Ryan, Lena Turley, Maureen Mitchell.

Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Kate, Paddy, Adam.

Readers for next weekend: Group 6, Darren Finnerty, Dympna O’Carroll.
Ministers of the Eucharist: Group 3, Saturday Evening, M. Duffy:

                                                         Sunday, Mariie McManus.

Clonfanlough:-  Altar Servers for Sunday next: Group 2, Jane, Tadhg, Roisín.

Reader for next Sunday: Alan Devery/Leanne Devery.

Minister of the Eucharist for next Sunday:- Enda Molloy.

Newsletter.  Items for inclusion in the Newsletter by 6.00 p.m. on Thursday, please.

A Five Week Jive Course will commence in the Heritage Centre, Ferbane, on Thursday 21st, 8.30 to 10.00 p.m.  Fee, €50.00.  All welcome.  Edel Molloy, delmolloy74@gmail.com

The Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims’ Annual Collection is taken up this weekend.  The fund is used to subsidise the air fare of sick or assisted people who join the Diocesan Pilgrimage.  Generous support will be greatly appreciated.

The Annual Pilgrimage takes place from Friday, 27th May, to Wednesday, 1st June.  The organisers request the names of sick people who would like to join the pilgrimage.

St. Vincent de Paul.  St. Joseph’s Conference, Moore, wish to thank the Shannonbridge congregation for their very generous contribution of €730.00 to their recent annual collection.  They also thank the organisers who arranged the collection of toys and gifts for less fortunate children, and the parents who gave so willingly.

Thank you for last Sunday’s Offertory Collections:-

Shannonbridge:  €526.00.  Clonfanlough: €263.00.

Masses for the Dead:-

Sunday 17th, Clonfanlough, 10.30 a.m., John Loonam and deceased members of the Loonam Family, Clonfanlough.

Sunday 17th, Shannonbridge, 12.00 noon, Michael Shrahan, Cloniff.

Saturday 23rd, Shannonbridge, 8.00 p.m., Teresa and Thomas Corbett, Shannonbridge.

Sunday 24th, Shannonbridge, 12.00 noon, In remembrance of James Higgins (aged 6), Clondelara.