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
shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
TEMPTATION
IN THE WILDERNESS
l3th/14th February,
2016
There are two things that need to
be said in the lead in to this Sunday’s Gospel. The first is the reality of
evil in the world. Sometimes there’s a tendency to dismiss that reality. That’s
a temptation in itself. The second point
is that the Gospel message isn’t just for others. Its message is for you and for me. We’re off guard when we dismiss the reality of
evil or when we turn the spotlight on other people. Complacency is one of the weapons of the
tempter.
Mass times:- Shannonbridge,
Saturday (Vigil), 8.00 p.m.; Sunday, 12.00 noon, Weekdays, 10.00 am.;
Clonfanlough, Sunday, 10.30 am., Monday, 7.00 p.m.
Mass is celebrated at Cluain
Ciaráin Prayer Centre, on Wednesday evenings at 7.30. A Night Prayer Vigil will
take place at the centre on Friday 19th. Mass at 9.00 p.m. Adoration and prayer
follow, concluding at 2.10
am . All Welcome. Enquiries: 085 774 6763.
The Rosary is recited in church
at 9.45 am .
(before Mass) on the weekdays of Lent. It is hoped that the majority of daily
Massgoers will join the recitation.
A Holy Hour will be facilitated
at Árd Ciaráin, Shannonbridge, on the Mondays of Lent, 7.30 - 8.30 p.m.
Mass for the Intentions of the
People of the Parish, Missa pro Populo,
in Shannonbridge on Saturday 20th, at 8.00
p.m.
“Do This in Memory”. The First
Communion children and their parents participate in the liturgy on Sunday next,
21st, in St. Ciaran’s Church, Shannonbridge, at 12.00 noon .
Vocations Initiative. Visiting lay people will speak on the urgent
issue of Vocations at Masses next weekend.
St. Ciaran’s N.S., Clonmacnois.
An enrolment and information evening will be held in the school on Tuesday
16th, at 7.00 p.m.
Sunday 14th is the Feast of St.
Valentine, a priest who served during the 3rd century in Rome. He
was put to death for marrying young couples when the Emperor Claudius wanted
the men single because they allegedly made better soldiers. His body is in
Whitefriars’ Church, Aungier Street, Dublin.
The rose is the popular symbol of St. Valentine’s Day but on his burial casket
his statue holds a crocus, the symbol of spring.
Sunday 14th, Saints Cyril and
Methodius, brothers, Patrons of Europe.
Both preached the faith in Moravia.
Cyril died at Rome 869, Methodius was made bishop and went to Hungary
where he preached the Gospel while enduring many hardships due to jealousy. He
died in Slovakia in 885.
Monday 15th, St. Claude La
ColombiOre, 1641-1682, He was confessor to St.
Margaret Mary whom he encouraged in reviving devotion to the Sacred Heart of
Jesus. Canonized in 1992.
Wednesday 17th, St. Fintan;
studied at Terryglass Co. Tipperary on the shores of Lough Derg, founded a
monastery at Clonenagh, Co. Laois, renowned for his austere way of life, died
603.
Wednesday 17th, The Seven
Founders of the Servite Order; seven prominent citizens of Flor ence who, in
1233, set themselves up as hermits outside the city. From this beginning devel
oped the Servite Order. The Seven Founders were canonised in 1888.
The Pioneer Lenten Challenge
offers non-members a Short-Term Pledge for the duration of Lent.
www.pioneerassociation.ie, 01 874 9464.
A Workshop in Liturgical Music
will be held in Ferbane Primary
School (next to the Church) on
Thursday 18th, 7.30- 9.15 p.m. The
event, led by Fr Turlough Baxter and Derek Mahady, will provide music resources
for the Year of Mercy and the Mass of St. Mel. All are welcome. Contact St.
Mary’s Presbytery, Athlone: 090 647 2088.
Rosters:
Shannonbridge:- Church
Cleaners: Marion McManus, Catherine Slattery, Ann Corbett.
Altar Servers for this week:
Group 1, Roisín, Darragh, Matthew, Emily.
Readers for next weekend: Group
4, Séamus Grennan, Kieran Kelly.
Ministers of the Eucharist:
Group 3, Saturday Evening, M. Duffy.
Sunday,
Marie McManus.
Clonfanlough:- Altar Servers for
Sunday next: Group 3, Conor, Adam, Charlie, Kelan. Reader for next Sunday:
Cathal O’Shea.
Minister of the Eucharist for
next Sunday: Leanne Quinn.
Newsletter. Items for inclusion
in the Newsletter by 6.00
p.m. on Thursday, please.
TRÓCAIRE envelopes, containing
information leaflets and family fast boxes, are available at the church doors.
Please take one. This year’s Lenten campaign concentrates on the effects of
climate change and the impact of Trócaire projects in drought stricken regions
of the world.
Thank you for last Sunday’s
collection, €680.00.
Outstanding contributions to the
Shrove Dues as soon as possible, please.
Masses for the Dead:
Saturday 13th, Shannonbridge, 8.00 p.m. ,
Alan Kelly, Shannonbridge.
Sunday 14th, Clonfanlough, 10.30 a.m. ,
Padraig Devery, Clonlyon.
Sunday 14th, Shannonbridge,
12.00 noon, Eddie and Gerry Egan, Woodbank.
Wednesday 17th, Shannonbridge, 10.00 a.m. ,
Mary Simmons, London.
Sunday 21st, Shannonbridge,
12.00 noon, Peadar Allen, Shannonbridge, Month’s Mind.
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