Monday, June 06, 2016


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 TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
4th/5th June, 2016

The Widow of Nain
In our society we find it hard to stop or pause for Jesus.  Often we stop only if there’s nothing else to occupy us.  If the widow hadn’t stopped she’d have missed the restoration of her only son.  Do we ever consider what we miss when we’re too busy, too preoccupied, to stop for Jesus?
 
Mass times:- Shannonbridge, Saturday (Vigil), 8.00 p.m.; Sunday, 12.00 noon,  Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 a.m.  Clonfanlough, Sunday, 10.30 a.m.
Mass for the Intentions of Students Sitting Examination in Shannonbridge this Saturday, 4th June, at 8.00 p.m.
Mass is celebrated at Cluain Ciaráin Prayer Centre, on Wednesday evenings at 7.30.

Sunday 5th is the Feast St. Boniface, 673-754, born in Devonshire, England, went as a missionary to the continent, appointed Bishop of Mainz, Germany; founded monasteries in Bavaria, martyred 754.
Monday 6th, St. Jarlath, founder and first bishop of the Archdiocese of Tuam, sixth century.
Monday 6th, St. Norbert, 1080-1134, Founder of the Norbertines or Premonstra- tensians.
Tuesday 7th, St. Colman.  He founded a monastery at Dromore, Co. Down, on the River Lagan, in 514.  Patron of the Diocese of Dromore.
Thursday 9th, St. Colmcille, Secondary Patron of Ireland, 521-597.  Born at Gartan, Co. Donegal, he founded monasteries at Derry, Durrow and Kells.  He took sides in conflict between chieftains and the High King, and as penance for his involvement went into exile on the Island of Iona.  The monastery he established on Iona became his principal foundation.
Thursday 9th, St. Ephrem, 306-373, native of Syria, founded the School of Theology at Edessa, lived a life of asceticism but also preached; played a leading role in promoting the use of hymns in public worship.
Saturday 11th, St. Barnabas, Apostle, native of Cyprus, originally named Joseph, the apostles called him Barnabas which means ‘son of encouragement’.  He accompanied St. Paul on his missionary journeys.

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

The Relics of St. Anthony of Padua, the saint of lost things, will visit St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford, on Tuesday 14th.  Mass at 1.00 p.m. and 6.30 p.m.  Veneration of the relics until 8.00 p.m.

The Irish Church Music Association Summer School takes place in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, from 6th to 9th July.  www.irishchurchmusicassociation.com 086 812 8266

The Altar Servers’ Tour takes place on Thursday, 30th June, to Lough Key Forest Park and the Boda Borg experience.  The cost is €13.50 and servers should being a picnic.  Names/numbers will be accepted at the school and are needed immediately, please.

Rosters: Shannonbridge:-
Church Cleaners:
Kathleen Price, Catherine Curley, Patricia Anderson.
Altar Servers for this week:
Group 2, Fiachra, Seán, Niamh, Rachel.
Readers for next weekend:
Group 1, Ffionn Anderson, Pattie Corbett.
Ministers of the Eucharist: 
Group 4, Saturday Evening, M. Murphy, (C. Curley).
                  Sunday, D. Fitzpatrick, (M. Killeen).
Clonfanlough:-
Altar Servers for Sunday next:
Group 3, Conor S., Conor B., Eoin, Abigail.
Reader for next Sunday: Kathleen Guinan.
Minister of the Eucharist for next Sunday, Leanne Quinn.

Social Dancing Classes commence in Ferbane GAA centre on Thursday 9th; Juniors 7.00 to 8.00 p.m., Beginners 8.00 to 9.00 p.m., Advanced and music 9.00 - 10.30 p.m.   Tea and light refreshments served.  bgibbons478@gmail.com or 087 120 0478.

Contributions to the Monthly Collection for June, this weekend, please.

Recent collection totals:-        
Sunday last..................................... €640.00.
Monthly Collection, May,............. €445.00.
World Meeting of Families........... €300.00.
Thank you very much.  

Masses for the Dead:-
Wednesday 8th, 7.30 p.m., Cluain Ciarán, Fr. Paddy Kenny, founder of the Prayer Centre.
Sunday 12th, 10.30 a.m., Clonfanlough, Deceased members of the Egan Family, Clonlyon.
Sunday 12th, 12.00 noon, Shannonbridge, Rose Ann Coakley, first anniversary, and James Francis and Leo Coakley, Shannonbridge.


Parish of Clonmacnois

The Parochial House, Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly

BUILDING CONTRACTORS

Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified, competent building contractors for refurbishment and repair works at Shannonbridge Parochial House,Co. Offaly, (a two storey residence), to be considered for inclusion in a select tender list.  Submissions should include details of Insurances, Health and Saftey and all necessary competencies to manage the project.
 
Replies should be sent to:-
Quinn Barnwall Buggy Architects,
Bloomfield House, Bloomfield Avenue,
South Circular Road, Dublin D08 WT10.

Replies should be received by Friday, 24 June, 2016.




 


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