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 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

9th/10th April, 2016

 

It can be difficult to adjust to changed circumstances in life.  Peter wanted to go back to fishing, the scene with which he was familiar.  But the return was unsuccessful until the Lord intervened.  The huge catch of fish is symbolic of the countless people the disciples would win for the faith and for the Church.  Whatever our mission in life, it needs the Lord’s blessing.

 

Mass times:- Shannonbridge, Saturday (Vigil), 8.00 p.m.; Sunday, 12.00 noon,  Monday to Friday, 10.00 a.m.  Clonfanlough, Sunday, 10.30 a.m.

An American group, en route to Clonmacnois, will celebrate Mass in Shannonbridge Church, this Sunday, 10th, at 11.00 a.m.

Mass for the Intentions of the People of the Parish, Missa pro Populo, in Shannonbridge on Sunday 10th, at 12.00 noon.

Sunday next, 17th, is the Annual Day of Prayer for Vocations, Vocations Sunday.

A Night Prayer Vigil will take place at Cluain Ciaráin Prayer Centre on Friday 15th. Mass at 9.00 p.m. Adoration and prayer follow, concluding at 2.10 am. All Welcome. Enquiries: David Murray,  085 774 6763.

Fr. Gian Maria Di Giorgio O.F.M., Cap., will celebrate Mass at the centre on Wednesday 20th, at 7.30 p.m.  He will have with him the glove of  St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio).  All are welcome.

Monday 11th is the Feast of St. Stanislaus, 26th July, 1030 - 11th April, 1079, Patron Saint of Poland; Bishop of Krakow from 1072; murdered by King Boleslaw II after Stanislaus excommunicated him for serious misconduct.

Wednesday 13th, St. Martin I, the last pope venerated as a martyr.  He died in 656 from harsh treatment in exile and in prison.

Friday 15th, St. Anastasia, one of the martyrs included in Eucharistic Prayer I.

Saturday 16th, St. Bernadette Soubirous, of Lourdes, 1844-1879.  In 1858 she experienced eighteen apparitions of Our Lady.  She achieved sanctity through her humble simplicity, her trust, and her patient endurance of much suffering.

First Holy Communion in St. Ciaran’s Church, Clonfanlough, on Sunday 24th April, at 12.00 noon.  Mass in Shannonbridge at 10.30 a.m.  Please note switched Mass times. 

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered by Bishop Francis Duffy, in St. Ciaran’s Church, Shannonbridge, on Saturday, 14th May, at 11.00 a.m.

The Ceremony of Light will take place in Shannonbridge Church on Thursday, 28th April, at 7.30 p.m.  The candidates for Confirmation and their fathers and mothers are expected to be present.  Each child should bring his/her Baptismal Candle.

Anniversary.  This Sunday is the thirty-third anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Bishop Emeritus Colm O’Reilly, 10th April, 1983.  Remember him in prayer.

Fr. Oliver McCrossan S.S.C., a Columban missionary priest who has worked in the Philippines, will speak at all Masses in the parish next weekend, Saturday/Sunday 16th/17th, about the work of the Columbans around the world.

Training for School Boards of Management will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, on Monday 11th, 7.00 to 9.00 p.m.  Registration, 6.30 p.m.

St. Ciaran’s School Board of Management will meet in the school, on Monday week, 18th, at 7.30 p.m.

Newsletter.  Next issue, Saturday/Sunday, 23rd/24th April.  Items for inclusion should be submitted by 6.00 p.m. on Thursday 21st, please. 

  

Rosters: Shannonbridge:-

Church Cleaners: Dympna Fitzpatrick, Dympna O’Carroll, Edel Anderson.

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, Marie 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: Ann Guinan.

Cake Sale.  Shannonbridge Active Retirement Association will hold a cake sale in Shannonbridge Hall on Sunday, 8th May, after 12.00 o’clock Mass.  All proceeds in aid of Parish Funds.  The group are to be complimented on their spontaneity and initiative.  Support will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for last Sunday’s collection,  €870.00.

Masses for the Dead:-

Saturday 9th, Shannonbridge, 8.00 p.m., Francie and Thomas Coleman,
    and deceased members of the Coleman Family, Shannonbridge.
Sunday 10th, Clonfanlough, 10.30 a.m., Michael Molloy and
    Michael and Annie Molloy, Glebe.
Saturday 16th, Shannonbridge, 8.00 p.m., David Macklin, Shannonbridge.
Sunday 17th, Shannonbridge, 12.00 noon, Margaret Carty,
    St. Kieran’s Park, Shannonbridge, first anniversary.