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 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.
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