Sunday, August 28, 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
shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
www.shannonbridge.com

THE TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
27th/28th August, 2016

"Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,

and the person who humbles himself

will be exalted."


Mass times:- Shannonbridge,
Saturday (Vigil), 8.00 p.m.; Weekdays, 10.00 a.m.
Clonfanlough, Sunday, 10.30 a.m.; First Friday, 7.00 p.m.
Sunday Mass in neighbouring churches:-
St. Mary’s, Clonfad, 10.00 a.m.; 
Sts. Patrick and Saran, High Street, 12.00 noon.;
St. Mary’s, Ferbane, 7.00 p.m.

Mass for the Intentions of the People of the Parish, Missa pro Populo, in Shannonbridge, this Saturday, 27th, at 8.00 p.m.

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

Saturday 27th is the Feast of St. Monica, 331-387, native of North Africa, converted her pagan husband to the faith and, by her prayers and tears, brought her son, St. Augustine, to Christianity and a moral life.
Sunday 28th, St. Augustine, 354-430. Bishop of Hippo, Algeria.  Converted to Christianity by the prayers and tears of his mother, St. Monica.  A most influential preacher and writer.
Monday 29th, the Beheading of St. John the Baptist. King Herod had married Herodias, his brother's wife.  He promised her daughter anything she wanted.  Motivated by revenge, Heordias prompted her to ask for John the Baptist's head.
Tuesday 30th, St. Fiacre, (Ossory, Kilkenny), lived at a hermitage at Breuil in France, patron saint of gardeners, died 670.
Wednesday 31st, St. Aidan of Lindisfarne, of Irish descent and a monk of Iona.  At the invitation of King Oswald he preached to the people of Northumbria with much success and founded his monastery on the Isle of Lindisfarne.  He died on 31st August, 651.
Saturday 3rd September, St. Gregory the Great, 540-604, a Roman noble and Prefect of the City before becoming a monk; elected Pope in 590, he established a pattern for the papacy in years to come and originated Gregorian chant.  It was he who sent St. Augustine of Canterbury on mission to England. 

Friday is the First Friday of September.  The Holy Communion calls to the sick and housebound will be made on Friday.

Baptisms.  Nevaeh Harper Darcy, daughter of Mel Darcy and Gemma Ward, Cloniffeen, was welcomed into the Christian community on Sunday, 14th August.
Dylan Simon McManus, son of Joseph and Eimear (O’Neill) McManus, Garrymore, was welcomed into the Christian community on Sunday, 28th August. 

The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday, 4th September.  Confessions from 12.30 p.m.  Anointing of the Sick, 2.30 p.m.  Mass and Eucharistic Blessing of the Sick with Benediction, 3.00 p.m., followed by the Rosary Procession.
A bus will depart from Clonfanlough at 9.30 a.m. and leave Shannonbridge at 9.45.  Enquiries to Teresa Rohan, 086 103 4835, or Darran Finnerty, 086 877 6273.

The Clonmacnois Summer School takes place on Saturday, 10th September, from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cost, including lunch, €25.00 pre-booked, or €35.00 on the day. Booking: fredcarney2@gmail.com Further information: www.facebook.com/Clonmacnoisemonastery or 087 212 8842.

Clonmacnois Pattern Day will be celebrated on Sunday 11th September.  Ceremonies commence at 3.00 p.m.

Congratulations to Siobhán Quinn and Paul Turley, who were married on Friday, 19th August.

St. Ciaran’s National School, Clonmacnois, reopens on Thursday, 1st September.

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

Rosters:- Shannonbridge: Church Cleaners:
Marion McManus, Catherina Slattery, Ann Corbett.
Altar Servers: Group 2, Fiachra, Seán, Niamh, Rachel.
Reader: Eileen Quinn.
Minister of the Eucharist: Martha Murphy.
Clonfanlough:- Altar Servers: Group 1,
Conor S., Conor B., Eoin, Abigail.
Reader: Alan/Leanne Devery.
Minister of the Eucharist: Anne Rohan.

Dan Edwards’ book "The Life and Times of a Craftsman" is now on sale in local outlets, including: Moran's, Shannonbridge, The Shop at Clonmacnois, Rohan's, Ballinahown, and Cahill's, Belmont.  The very attractive volume is priced at €20.00. 

Flower Arranging.  Ballinasloe Flower and Garden Club hosts a Flower Arranging Demonstration, by Ann Slattery, Ennis branch, The Association of Irish Floral Artists, in Gullane’s Hotel, Main Street, Ballinasloe, at 8.00 p.m., on Wednesday, 14th September.  Arranger’s competition: Nature’s bounty - foliage only.  Grower’s competition: Variety of home-grown fruit.  Admission, non-members, €5.00.

Irish Dancing.  The Ganley School of Irish Dancing resumes classes in The Heritage Hall, Ferbane, on Monday, 5th September.  Beginners, 6.00 p.m.  Advanced dancers, 6.45 p.m.  Adult classes available in Athlone and Moate.  Contact: Joe Ganley, 087 647 3497 or Facebook.

Contributions to the Monthly Collection for September, next weekend, please.

Recent collection totals:-
Sunday, 14th August,……............€555.00.
Feast of the Assumption…...........€295.00.
Sunday, 21st August,....................€707.00.
Thank you very much. 

Masses for the Dead:-
Saturday 3rd September, 8.00 p.m., Shannonbridge, Kieran, Joseph and Margaret Mannion, Aughinacabe, Shannonbridge.
Sunday 4th, 10.30 a.m., Clonfanlough, Gordon McEvoy, Clonlyon.

The time to bid farewell has arrived much earlier than originally anticipated.  I thank the people of The Parish of Clonmacnois for their welcome, their generosity and their support during the past year.  Special words to my neighbours at Cloonshask, to the staff, board and pupils of St. Ciaran’s National School, and to the members of Shannonbridge Active Retirement Association.
Fr. Tom Cox is no stranger to the parish.  I wish him many fulfilling years in Clonmacnois.             
Gerard Brady P.P.

P.S.   Due to a prior commitment Fr. Cox will not be available for the Masses on Saturday/Sunday, 3rd/4th September.

 

 

Sunday, August 14, 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
shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
www.shannonbridge.com

THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
13th/14th August, 2016

The cost of supporting
Christian values and principles.
 
Mass times:- Shannonbridge,
Saturday (Vigil), 8.00 p.m.; Weekdays, 10.00 a.m.
Clonfanlough, Sunday, 10.30 a.m.
Sunday Mass in neighbouring churches:- St. Mary’s, Clonfad, 10.00 a.m.
Sts. Patrick and Saran, High Street, 12.00 noon.; 
St. Mary’s, Ferbane, 7.00 p.m.

Monday, 15th August, is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holyday of obligation.  Mass in Clonfanlough at 10.30 a.m. and in Shannonbridge at 8.00 p.m.

Mass for the Intentions of the People of the Parish, Missa pro Populo, in Shannonbridge, this Saturday, 13th, at 8.00 p.m.

A Night Prayer Vigil will be held at Cluain Ciaráin Prayer Centre on Friday 19th. Mass at 9.00 p.m. Adoration and prayer follow, concluding at 2.10 am. All Welcome. Enquiries: David Murray, 085 774 6763.  Mass is celebrated at the Payer Centre, on Wednesday evenings at 7.30.


A One-Day Retreat will be conducted at Cluain Ciaráin on Saturday 20th, commencing 9.30 a.m.  Under the auspices of the Ark Centre of Divine Mercy, the retreat is facilitated by Frances Hogan (EWTN Eternal Word Television Network).  Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Jim Candon.  Participants should being a packed lunch.  Further details from Kathleen O'Connor or Paul Woods, 087 782 8283.
 
Sunday 14th is the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, 1894-1941, Franciscan, worked in the religious press in Poland and Japan, died in Auschwitz so that another prisoner might live. 
Tuesday 16th, St. Stephen of Hungary, 975-1038, first king of Hungary; worked for the conversion of his people to Christianity.
Wednesday 17th is the Feast of Our Lady of Knock.  The Liturgical Calendar and the Roman Missal give this date though, at the Shrine, the Feast is celebrated on 21st August, the anniversary of Our Lady’s apparition in 1879.
Thursday 18th, St. Helen, daughter of a Turkish innkeeper, married a Roman general.  Their son, Constantine, became the first Christian emperor.  St. Helen did much to promote the Christian faith throughout the Roman Empire.
Friday 19th St. John Eudes, 1601-1680, France, known for his preaching, promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart.
Saturday 20th, St. Bernard, 1090-1153, Cistercian, Abbot of the monastery
of Clairvaux, France, taught by deed and example, worked for Church unity.

Baptism.  Alice Mary Daly, daughter of Peter and Olive (Doolan) Daly, Clonfanlough, was welcomed into the Christian community on Saturday, 6th August.

Congratulations to Joseph McManus and Eimear O’Neill who were married on Friday, 12th August.

Thank You.  Renewed thanks to all who organised and participated in the Cemetery Masses, ensuring they were a fitting remembrance of those who have gone before us. 
 
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday, 4th September.  A bus will depart from Clonfanlough at 9.30 a.m. and leave Shannonbridge at 9.45.  Enquiries to Teresa Rohan, 086 103 4835, or Darran Finnerty, 086 877 6273.
Confessions from 12.30 p.m.  Anointing of the Sick, 2.30 p.m.  Mass and Eucharistic Blessing of the Sick with Benediction, 3.00 p.m., followed by the Rosary Procession.


The Clonmacnois Summer School takes place on Saturday, 10th September, from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.  Cost, including lunch, €25.00 pre-booked, or €35.00 on the day. Booking: fredcarney2 @gmail.com  Further information: ww.facebook.com/ Clonmacnoisemonastery or 087 212 8842.


Clonmacnois Pattern Day will be celebrated on Sunday 11th September.  Ceremonies commence at 3.00 p.m.

Next Newsletter, Saturday/Sunday, 27th/28th August.

The Parochial House.  Surveys of drainage, electrics, insulation and timbers were completed last week.  The refurbishment project is now ready to go to tender.  Survey recommendations will be included in the scope of works.  The Parish Pastoral Council have approved five building contractors to tender for the renovation.

Rosters: 14th to 20th August:-
Shannonbridge:-    Church Cleaners:
Jacinta Kelly, Mary Killeen, Ann Keena.
Altar Servers: Group 3, Kate, Paddy, Adam.
Readers:
15th, Pattie Corbett; 20th, Kieran O’Connor.
Ministers of the Eucharist:
15th, Marian McManus; 20th, Margaret Duffy.
Clonfanlough:-      
Altar Servers: Group 2, Jane, Tadhg, Roisín.
Readers:
15th, Kathleen Guinan; 21st, Della Fitzgerald.
Ministers of the Eucharist:
15th, Declan McEvoy;  21st, Kay Kelly.

Rosters: 21st to 27th August:-
Shannonbridge:-    Church Cleaners:
Geraldine Brennan, Dolly Deeley, Veronica Hynes.
Altar Servers: Group 1,
Roisín, Darragh, Matthew, Emily.
Reader: Michaela Anderson.
Minister of the Eucharist: Marie McManus.
Clonfanlough:-      
Altar Servers: Group 3,
Conor, Adam, Charlie, Kelan.
Reader: Marie Egan.
Minister of the Eucharist: Bridie Coughlan.
 
Book Launch - “Dan Edwards, The Life and Times of a Craftsman and Artist”, by Declan Ryan with Dan Edwards, will be launched in Clonfanlough Hall, on Sunday 21st, at 7.00 p.m.  The book is hard back in full colour and on sale at €20.00.  All are welcome.
 
Shannonbridge G.A.A. Duck Derby takes place in Shannonbridge Marina on Saturday 20th at 5.00 p.m.  Barbeque and Ice Cream Party in the playground afterwards.  All are welcome.
 
Bord na Móna hosts a family festival in Lough Boora Discovery Park on Saturday 20th from 1.30 to 7.30 p.m.  Fun and entertainment for all ages.   Proceeds go to local charities. Tickets may be purchased on line.
 
Recent collection totals:-
Sunday last,………………..€875.00.
Peter’s Pence Collection,…€350.00. 
                       Thank you very much.  













Monday, August 08, 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

shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
www.shannonbridge.com

THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
6th/7th August, 2016

 

HAVE YOUR LAMPS LIT!
Preparation for the life hereafter is an ongoing process.  It’s like continuous assessment in school or college.  It’s never done and dusted and put away.  The way we live from day to day, our whole attitude to life and living; these are part of our preparation.  Patrick Kavanagh said that “God is in the bits and pieces of everyday.”  So with our preparation for the call to the next life.

Mass times:- Shannonbridge, Saturday (Vigil), 8.00 p.m.; Weekdays, 10.00 a.m.
Clonfanlough, Sunday, 10.30 a.m.

Sunday Mass in neighbouring churches:- St. Mary’s, Clonfad, 10.00 a.m.;  Sts. Patrick and Saran, High Street, 12.00 noon.;  St. Mary’s, Ferbane, 7.00 p.m.

Mass for the Intentions of the People of the Parish, Missa pro Populo, in Shannonbridge, on Saturday 13th, at 8.00 p.m.

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

Mass and Blessing of Graves in Templeduff Children’s Cemetery, Cloniffeen, on Tuesday 9th, at 7.00 p.m.

Mass in the context of the Year of Mercy, and with healing as the theme, will be celebrated in “The Ark of Divine Mercy”, 23 Mitchell Terrace, Athlone, on Friday 12th, at 7.30 p.m.  Celebrant, Fr. Seán Nealon.  All are welcome.  Further Details from Kathleen O Connor or Paul Woods, 087 782 8283.

Saturday 6th, is the Feast of The Transfiguration of the Lord, a glimpse of his Resurrection glory.

Sunday 7th, St. Sixtus II, Pope, martyred with companions in 258.

Sunday 7th, St. Cajetan, 1480-1547, promoted renewal of sacramental life in the Church.

Monday 8th, St. Dominic, 1170-1221, a Spaniard who founded the Dominicans (Order of Preachers) to counteract heresy.

Tuesday 9th, St. Teresa Benedict of the Cross (Edith Stein), a Patroness of Europe; born 1891 into a Jewish family in Poland, she became a Catholic and later a Carmelite nun, martyred in the gas chamber at Auschwitz, 9th August, 1942.

Tuesday 9th, St. Nathy, a native of Co. Sligo, appointed Bishop of Achonry by St. Finian in 552.

Tuesday 9th, St. Felim, 6th century, patron of the diocese of Kilmore.

Wednesday 10th, St. Lawrence, seen as the cheerful giver since he was one of the seven deacons of the Roman Church in charge of the material needs of the faithful, martyred in Rome 258.

Thursday 11th is the Feast of St. Clare, 1193-1253, born at Assisi, followed the example of St. Francis, founded the Poor Clares.

Friday 12th, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, 1572-1641, mother of six children, widowed at 29.  Helped by St. Francis de Sales she founded several convents of the Visitation Sisters.

Friday 12th, St. Muredach, a disciple of St. Patrick and appointed by him as bishop of the Church of Killala.  Principal patron of that diocese.

Friday 12th, St. Attracta, received the nun’s veil from St. Patrick. Secondary patron of Achonry.

Friday 12th, St. Lelia, had a church at Killeely near Thomond Bridge, Limerick City.

Saturday 13th, St. Pontian, Pope in 231, exiled to Sardinia, resigned the papacy so that an active person might be elected, martyred through ill treatment in exile.

Saturday 13th, St. Hippolytus, writer and teacher, also exiled to Sardinia to suffer the same fate as St. Pontian.

Saturday 13th, St. Fachtna, Rosscarbery, West Cork, said to have been fostered by St. Ita.  Founder and principal patron of the diocese of Ross.

The Year of Mercy Pilgrimage concludes on Thursday, 11th, at 7.30 p.m.  Theme: Pray for the Living and the Dead.  Venue: Boher Cemetery.

The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday, 4th September.  A bus will depart from Clonfanlough at 9.30 a.m. and leave Shannonbridge at 9.45.  Enquiries to Teresa Rohan or Darran Finnerty.
Confessions from 12.30 p.m.  Anointing of the Sick, 2.30 p.m.  Mass and Eucharistic Blessing of the Sick with Benediction, 3.00 p.m., followed by the Rosary Procession.

Lough Derg.  Pilgrims may commence the Three Day Pilgrimage on any day until Saturday next, 13th August.  The cost is €70.00 to cover boat fare and accommodation.
One Day Retreats take place on designated dates in late August and September.  The cost, €40.00, includes boat fare and a light lunch.  Reservations essential.  For more information contact: ' 071 986 1518,  email: info@lough derg.org or visit: www. loughderg.org.

The Newsletter will not be published on 20th/21st August.  Items relating to the fortnight, 15th to 28th August, should be submitted on Thursday 11th, for inclusion in next weekend’s issue.

Rosters:
Shannonbridge:-    Church Cleaners:
Mairéad Darcy, Martha Murphy, Marie McManus.
Altar Servers: Group 2,
Fiachra, Seán, Niamh, Rachel.
Reader: Ffionn Anderson.
Minister of the Eucharist: Sinéad Ryan.
Clonfanlough:-       Altar Servers: Group 1,
Conor S., Conor B., Eoin, Abigail.
Reader: Ann Guinan.
Minister of the Eucharist: Leanne Quinn.

Belmont Fishing Club Open Competition will be held this Sunday, 7th, on the River Shannon at Shannonbridge, from 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.  Cash prizes!  Facebook and 087 938 3553.

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

Recent collection totals:-
   Sunday last, .........................€945.00.
   Monthly Collection, July, ......€615.00.
   Thank you very much. 

Masses for the Dead:-  
Sunday 7th, 10.30 a.m., Clonfanlough, Kieran and Margaret Egan, Glebe.
Wednesday 10th, 10.00 a.m., Shannonbridge, Nancy Hession and deceased members of the Hession Family, Ballymacward.