CHRISTMAS DAY 

ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, SHANNONBRIDGE                                                                    
ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, CLONFANLOUGH                                                                  

   Fr. Tom Cox Adm. (Administrator)

Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500     E-mail: thomascox@eircom.net   shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

www.shannonbridge.com

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve Dec 24th

Clonfanlough  7p.m.

Shannonbridge 9p.m.

Christmas Day 25th

Clonfanlough  10:30a.m.  Mickey Kelly (Lakefield)

Shannonbridge 12 Noon

Monday Dec 26th NO MASS

[Mass at 11a.m. in Moore or 7p.m. Ferbane]

Tues Dec 27th –Fri 30th 10:00a.m.

Sat Dec 31st 10:00a.m. No Mass

Masses for Dec. 31st/January 1st 2017

Sat Dec 31st 8p.m.-  Shannonbridge

Sun Jan 1st 2017 10:30a.m. Paul Kelly (3rd A) Clonfanlough

RECENT DEATHS Vera O’Sullivan (Ballylongford, Kerry)  mother of Eileen Finn, St. Ciaran’s Park, Sr. Brigid Kelly  (formerly Carrowkeel), died in USA, sister of Ethna Dolan (Glebe) & Margaret McEvoy (Lemonaghan)

Saints of the Day: Mon 26th St. Stephen, Tues 27th St. John Evangelist, Wed 28th Holy Innocents, Thurs 29th St. Thomas Becket

Offertory Dec 18th    €850

Shrine €70

December Monthly €1,070 Thank you to all who contributed.

 Christmas Dues comes up at this time. Thanks to all who contribute to our income as priests.

 ST. PAUL’S SUNDAY MISSAL 2017 – Parish Readers may collect their free copy in the sacristy.  Also available generally to buy for €6.00. 

Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service Re-Opens Wednesday the 4^th of January at 10am.  In case of emergency please contact the Tullamore Gardaí on: 057 93 27600 or National Freephone Helpline on: 1800 341 900

The Society of St. Vincent De Paul sincerely thank all who contributed so generously to the annual collection which raised €460 in addition to the €143 donated at the Ecumenical Carol Service in Clonmacnois on Dec   11th.........A sincere thanks also  to all who organised the collection of gifts from the children and their parents the same day. 

    UPCOMING CHURCH ROSTERS                                                                 

Shannonbridge:  31st Dec 2016 8p.m.

Altar Servers: Group 3. Kate, Paddy

Reader: Kieran O’Connor

 Eucharistic Minister: Margaret Duffy

Church Cleaners Shannonbridge (weekly)

 Dympna Fitzpatrick, Dympna O’Carroll

Clonfanlough:-  Sun 1st Dec 2017 10:30a.m.

Altar Servers: Group 2 Jane E., Tadgh T. Roisin D.

Reader: Marie Egan

 Minister of the Eucharist:Kay Kelly

Monthly Cleaning Rota  (December)

Kathleen Norton & Helen Darcy

Buíochas

Christmas is one of the times of the year we acknowledge the goodness and generosity of our Parishioners. Just to say a sincere word of thanks for the kindness, support and encouragement throughout the year. We are blessed to have such an extraordinary number of people who are actively involved in the life of the Parish above and beyond the call of duty. Our thanks to all who help in a special way with the Sunday Liturgy, Readers, Choir, Altar Servers, Eucharistic ministers. To all who take responsibility in caring for our churches. Opening/closing, cleaning, decorating and upkeep.  We acknowledge the work of the Pastoral Council; Basket Collectors, Counters. We are conscious of the contribution our Teachers make in handing on the Faith. There are so many we do not see but are always there. So many people who voluntarily help in making our Parish such an alive and welcoming community. Míle Buíochas. Tom Cox (Adm.)

2017 PARISH CALENDAR  available in our Churches to take home. Please be mindful of neighbours or others who may not otherwise receive a Calendar.

 INTRODUCTION OF MINISTRY OF PARISH CATECHIST AND OF PERMANENT DEACONS - Further information on the Ministry of Parish Catechist is available from Fr Nigel Charles, Boherquill, Lismacaffrey, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, 043 668 5847, nigelcharles2003@yahoo.co.uk

Further information on the Order of Deacon is available from Fr Aidan Ryan, Ballinahown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.  090 643 0124. Email: aidanfryan@eircom.net   Also at the following website: www.vocations.ie

SHANNONBRIDGE COMMUNITY LIBRARY A very Happy Christmas to all our customers. We are now closed for the Christmas break; reopening on Thursday 5th January. See you all in the New Year. Rose and Pat.

CHRISTMAS CLAY PIGEON SHOOT for Shannonbridge GAA  in Esker Shooting Range, Banagher on Tuesday 27th December at 6pm as a fundraiser to replace the stolen items from the clubhouse. The cost is €35 and cartridges are provided but bring ear muffs/plugs. Prize giving in Killeens at 9.30pm for the best and worst shots of the night with  finger food and live music! It promises to be a fun night so please come along and support it. To book contact John Ryan 087 6499296, Cathal Daly 087 9175963 or Jim Killeen 086 8181729.

THANKS to everyone who came to see Santa on Sunday, and to all who donated spot prizes for the day.  A great time was had by all .

2017 Bible Diaries  in stock. Containing Reading of Day, reflection & journal space. Cost price €7 available from me (Fr. Tom Cox) One possible (belated!) gift idea.

CLONMACNOIS PARISH NEWSLETTER DEC 18TH 2016

ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, SHANNONBRIDGE                                                                 

   ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, CLONFANLOUGH                                                                     

Fr. Tom Cox Adm. (Administrator) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500                                  

E-mail: thomascox@eircom.net   shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

Masses for Dec. 17th/18th

Sat Dec 17th 8p.m.-

- Christina, John & Patrick Turley

- Damien (12th A) & Josephine Kenny

Sun Dec 18th 10:30a.m. Kieran & Anne Pillion

Weekday Masses10amShannonbridge

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve Dec 24th

Clonfanlough  7p.m.

Shannonbridge 9p.m.

Christmas Day 25th

Clonfanlough  10:30a.m.  Mickey Kelly (Lakefield)

Shannonbridge 12 Noon

2017 PARISH CALENDARS will be available from next weekend onwards. Please be mindful of neighbours or others who may not otherwise receive a Calendar.

 Offertory Dec 8th    €405 

Dec 11th  €865

Shrine €125

 Christmas Dues comes up at this time. Thanks to all who contribute to our income as priests.

December Monthly Thank you to all who have already contributed.

As the year turns– a very sincere thank you to all who support the mission of this parish in so many ways in time, talent and treasure. We ask the Christ Child’s blessing on you and yours in these days of the Word made Flesh. 

 Saints of the Day: Tues 20 St. Fachanan, Wed 21 St. Peter Canisius, Fri 23rd St. John Kanty, Mon 26th St. Stephen, Tues 27th St. John Evangelist, Wed 28th Holy Innocents, Thurs 29th St. Thomas Becket

2017 Bible Diaries  have arrived. They contain Reading of Day, reflection & journal space. If you’d like to get one at cost price €7 please contact me (Tom Cox) One possible gift idea!

ST. PAUL’S SUNDAY MISSAL 2017 – Parish Readers may collect their free copy in the sacristy.  Also available generally to buy for €6.00. 

ADVENT PRAYER  in Ard Chiarain: concludes MONDAY Dec 19th at 8p.m. with a Carol Service.

BAMBINELLI SUNDAY You’re welcome to bring the Christ figure from your family crib to Christmas Morning Mass for a blessing.

LOCAL CONFESSIONS

Reconciliation Monday Dec 19th

1) 10a.m. Mass Ferbane— an opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) after 10a.m. Mass in Ferbane  with  our Cluster priests.

2) Clonfanlough Mon 19th @ 7pm

Shannonbridge Mon 19th @ 8pm

Tues 20th 7pm Pullough & Boher; 8p.m. Ballinahowen

Wed 21st Cloghan 7pm, Banagher 8pm

 Christmas Eve 11-4p.m. (Ferbane)

                  Christmas Message 2016

Christmas is a time when we gather with family and friends.  Family is about connection; we are connected in varying ways to our immediate and wider families.  Some of our family members are in far flung corners of the globe; although far away they are close to our hearts.  Christmas is also a time when we recall the story of God’s close connection with us, his Son born of Mary in Bethlehem and grew up in a family.  The gospel of midnight Mass has this reassuring passage “Do not be afraid, listen I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people. Today in the town of David a saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord”.  The connection between us and God is very close, he shared our human life and our family life; he wants each one of us to share his life now and in eternity. Christmas reassures us that God is close to all and especially those who are in need of hope. The news of Jesus is good news, it is news that brings joy and peace to all.  We had the good news a few weeks ago that Pope Francis hopes to attend the World Meeting of Families in August 2018.  It is an event that highlights the importance of family life.  I wish you and your family and your friends a Christmas that is joyful and peaceful because of the birth of Jesus, God among us. 

Francis Duffy Bishop Ardagh &Clonmacnois

VOCATIONS NOTE When Joseph awoke he did as the angel of the Lord directed him.” Are you prayerfully vigilant about discovering yo ur vocation in Christ? Might He be inviting you to the priesthood?  Contact Fr. Simon Cadam 086 2401295

Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service Closed on Thursday the 22^nd of December at 1pm. Re-Opens Wednesday the 4^th of January at 10am.  In case of emergency please contact the Tullamore Gardaí on: 057 93 27600 or National Freephone Helpline on: 1800 341 900

LIVE THE WORD For this festive period value what brings real meaning to Christmas. Spending and giving your time to others is a gift in itself. Pausing to reflect on the year that has been, brings stillness and inner reflection. Practising gratitude focuses on how much we have in our lives. Laughter, good cheer and the exchange of conversation is the flow of life. What you value, your energy will flow to

 INTRODUCTION OF MINISTRY OF PARISH CATECHIST AND OF PERMANENT DEACONS - Further information on the Ministry of Parish Catechist is available from Fr Nigel Charles, Boherquill, Lismacaffrey, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, 043 668 5847, nigelcharles2003@yahoo.co.uk

Further information on the Order of Deacon is available from Fr Aidan Ryan, Ballinahown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.  090 643 0124. Email: aidanfryan@eircom.net   Also at the following website: www.vocations.ie

SANTA COMES TO SHANNONBRIDGE!  Santa will be arriving to Shannonbridge Hall from 3-6p.m. Sunday 18th December €5 per family all welcome.

SHANNONBRIDGE COMMUNITY LIBRARY A very Happy Christmas to all our customers. We are now closed for the Christmas break; reopening on Thursday 5th January. See you all in the New Year. Rose and Pat.

THANK YOU  to all who contributed so generously to donate gifts and toys for the needy at our Christmas Gift appeal last weekend. To all musicians and choir members who gave of their time and talent. It was a wonderful heartwarming experience for us all  & your generosity will help the SVP to meet the increasing needs they see.

CHRISTMAS CLAY PIGEON SHOOT for Shannonbridge GAA  in Esker Shooting Range, Banagher on Tuesday 27th December at 6pm as a fundraiser to replace the stolen items from the clubhouse. The cost is €35 and cartridges are provided but bring ear muffs/plugs. Prize giving in Killeens at 9.30pm for the best and worst shots of the night with  finger food and live music! It promises to be a fun night so please come along and support it. To book contact John Ryan 087 6499296, Cathal Daly 087 9175963 or Jim Killeen 086 8181729.

CLONMACNOIS PARISH NEWSLETTER DEC 10th/11th 2016

ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, SHANNONBRIDGE                                                                 

   ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, CLONFANLOUGH                                                                    

Fr. Tom Cox Adm. (Administrator) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500                                  

E-mail: thomascox@eircom.net   shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

Masses for Dec. 10th/11th

Sat 10th Dec 8p.m. Kieran, Mary Anne & Brian Flannery S’bridge

[SVP Gift Collection]

Sun 11th Dec 10:30a.m. Clonfanlough

[Do This In Memory of Me Mass with SVP  Gift Collection &  we welcome Ms. Margaret Mulvey from the SVP]

Sun 11th Dec 12:30 Shannonbridge (visiting Legion of Mary Group)

Sun 11th Dec 1:30p.m. Clonfanlough Hall Mass followed by Annual Christmas Party

4p.m. Ecumenical Carol Service [Temple Connor] Clonmacnois

Monastic Site All welcome

Weekday Masses

Mon 12th 10:00a.m.

Tues 13th Communion Service

Wed 14th-Sat 17th 10:00a.m.

Wed 14th Cluain Chiarain 7:30p.m.

Masses for Dec. 17th/18th

Sat Dec 17th 8p.m.-

- Christina, John & Patrick Turley

- Damien (13th A) & Josephine Kenny

Sun Dec 18th 10:30a.m. Kieran & Anne Pillion

Sunday Mass in nearby churches:- St. Mary’s, Cloonfad, 10.00 a.m.;Ballinahowen Sunday 11:30a.m., Sts. Patrick and Saran, High Street, 12.00 noon.;  St. Mary’s, Ferbane, 7.00 p.m.

Offertory Dec 3/4th    €820 

 December Monthly Thank you to all who have already contributed.

 SAINTS OF THE WEEK  Mon 12th O.L. Guadalupe, Tues 13th St. Lucy, Wed 14th St. John of the Cross

2017 Bible Diaries  I will be collecting these from Maynooth on Tuesday 13th. They contain Reading of Day, reflection & journal space. If you’d like to get one at cost price €7 please contact me (Tom Cox) One possible gift idea!

ST. PAUL’S SUNDAY MISSAL 2017 – Readers may collect their copy in the sacristy.  Also available generally to buy for €6.00. 

ADVENT PRAYER  in Ard Chiarain: continues Monday  Dec 12th & 19th (Carols) at 8.00pm  Led by Fr. Cronan Glynn (Carmelite) OCarm

LOCAL CONFESSIONS

Reconciliation Monday Dec 19th

1) 10a.m. Mass Ferbane— an opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) after 10a.m. Mass in Ferbane  with  our Cluster priests.

2) Clonfanlough Mon 19th @ 7pm

Shannonbridge Mon 19th @ 8pm

 Christmas Eve 11-4p.m. (Ferbane)

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve Dec 24th

Clonfanlough  7p.m.

Shannonbridge 9p.m.

Christmas Day 25th

Clonfanlough  10:30a.m.

Shannonbridge 12 Noon

                 UPCOMING CHURCH ROSTERS                                                                 

Shannonbridge:  17th Dec 2016 8p.m.

Altar Servers: Group 2, Fiachra, Sean, Niamh & Rachel

Reader: Dympna O’Carroll

 Eucharistic Minister: Sinead Ryan

Church Cleaners Shannonbridge (weekly)

 Marion McManus, Catherina Slattery, Ann Corbett

Clonfanlough:-  Sun 18th Dec 2016 10:30a.m.            

Altar Servers: Group 1 Conor S, Conor B., Eoin S., Abigail K.,

Reader: Mary Kelly

 Minister of the Eucharist: Leanne Quinn

Monthly Cleaning Rota  (December)

Kathleen Norton & Helen Darcy

CHRISTMAS YOUTH RETREAT Dec 16-18th Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. Information at www.youth2000.ie  or 01 6753690 or Email

office@youth2000.ie Donation only

CHRISTMAS CLAY PIGEON SHOOT for Shannonbridge GAA  in Esker Shooting Range, Banagher on Tuesday 27th December at 6pm as a fundraiser to replace the stolen items from the clubhouse. The cost is €35 and cartridges are provided but bring ear muffs/plugs. Prize giving in Killeens at 9.30pm for the best and worst shots of the night with finger food and live music! It promises to be a fun night so please come along and support it. To book contact John Ryan 087 6499296, Cathal Daly 087 9175963 or Jim Killeen 086 8181729.

“Glad tidings” you say….How do we know they’re not fake tidings ?

 INTRODUCTION OF MINISTRY OF PARISH CATECHIST AND OF PERMANENT DEACONS - Further information on the Ministry of Parish Catechist is available from Fr Nigel Charles, Boherquill, Lismacaffrey, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, 043 668 5847, nigelcharles2003@yahoo.co.uk

Further information on the Order of Deacon is available from Fr Aidan Ryan, Ballinahown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.  090 643 0124. Email: aidanfryan@eircom.net   Also at the following website: www.vocations.ie

SEQUIN BY SEQUIN

The message offered to us in today’s Gospel is one of hope and healing.

“The blind see again  The lame walk

 The leapers are cleansed  The deaf hear

 The dead are raised to life  The Good News  is proclaimed”

What was broken is mended. Advent gives us this opportunity to let go of anything that dulls the spirit and brings us to a new year with the promise of joy and gladness. A tweet found some time ago from Lady Gaga known for her self-empowering messages, fashion and performances, might help us to regain and strengthen our spiritual balance during Advent. She tweeted that she intends to change the world ‘sequin by sequin’.

We can be amused by this or it can challenge us! … How’s that for a life’s purpose? How do I intend to change the world? And if so what would I tweet?

I intend to change the world…

Kindness by kindness

Justice by justice

Healing by healing

Forgiveness by forgiveness

Prayer by prayer

SANTA COMES TO SHANNONBRIDGE!  Santa will be arriving to Shannonbridge Hall from 3-6p.m. Sunday 18th December €5 per family all welcome.

Shannonbridge /Doon Lotto

This week's numbers 5, 22, 24 and 28.
No match three winners.
€400 added to next week's draw.
Jackpot next week will be €4,600.

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Shannonbridge  / Doon Lottery.

Last week’s numbers were 12, 22, 27 and 28.  There were two match three winners.  This week’s Jackpot is €4,200.

Annual General Meeting.

The AGM of Shannonbridge GAA Club takes place on this Friday, 9^th December, in the Clubhouse, at 8pm.  A good attendance is essential for a successful 2017 and new members are especially welcome. 

CLONMACNOIS PARISH NEWSLETTER DEC 3RD/4TH 2016

ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, SHANNONBRIDGE                                                                  

  ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, CLONFANLOUGH                                                                   

  Fr. Tom Cox Adm. (Administrator) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500                                  

E-mail: thomascox@eircom.net   shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

Masses for Dec. 3rd/4th

Sat 3rd Dec 8p.m. Billy & Bridget Duffy

Sun 4th Dec 10:30a.m. Peoples Intn.

Sunday Dec 4th  @ 7p.m. Shannonbridge [Advent Evening  Prayer & Benediction ]

Weekday Masses

Mon 5th/Tues 6th/Wed 7th  10:00a.m.

Wednesday 7th December 8p.m.

[Eve of Feast of Immaculate Conception—Holyday of Obligation]

Thursday 8th Dec 10:30a.m. Clonfanlough  [Immaculate Conception]

Fri.  9th Dec & Sat 10th 10a.m.

Masses for Dec. 10th/11th

Sat 10th Dec 8p.m. Kieran, Mary Anne & Brian Flannery S’bridge

[SVP Gift Collection]

Sun 11th Dec 10:30a.m. Clonfanlough

[Do This In Memory of Me Mass with SVP  Gift Collection & SVP speaker]

Sun 11th Dec 12:30 S’bridge (visiting Legion of Mary Group)

Sunday Mass in nearby churches:- St. Mary’s, Cloonfad, 10.00 a.m.;Ballinahowen Sunday 11:30a.m., Sts. Patrick and Saran, High Street, 12.00 noon.;  St. Mary’s, Ferbane, 7.00 p.m.

Offertory Nov 26th/27th   €685

 Nov. Monthly €565 Shrine €135

November Dues €2,120 was lodged to the Clergy Remuneration Fund. Thank you for your generosity.

December Monthly envelope falls due this Sunday. Thank you

 SAINTS OF THE WEEK  Tues 6th St. Nicholas, Wed  7th St. Ambrose,

2017 Bible Diaries  for some years I have supplied Bible Diaries (Reading of Day, reflection & journal space. If you’d like to get one at cost price €7 please contact me (Tom Cox) One possible gift idea!

ST. PAUL’S SUNDAY MISSAL 2017 – Readers may collect their copy in the sacristy.  Also available generally to buy for €6.00. 

West Offaly Local Development meeting to be held in Health Centre, Shannonbridge on Wed. 7th at 9p.m. A member from each voluntary organisation in the parish is asked to attend. Declan Costello (Development Officer) will attend.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION Annual Christmas Party in Gullanes Hotel Ballinasloe on Friday 9th December at 7.30 sharp. All welcome..Music by Paudie Bennett . Bus leaving Shannonbridge Church at 7pm.  Cost €26 . Contact Sr Margaret Mary 0872990833 / Ann  Rohan. 0868142714 

AGM of SHANNONBRIDGE GAA Club takes place in the Clubhouse next Friday, 9th December, at 8pm.  A full attendance would be appreciated and new members are especially welcome

CLONFANLOUGH WINDOWS Visitors have been admiring the recent restoration works in Clonfanlough Church. Our thanks to Denis Loonam for his excellent work.

                 UPCOMING CHURCH ROSTERS                                                                 

Shannonbridge:  10th Dec 2016 8p.m.

Altar Servers: Group 1, Roisin, Darragh, Matthew & Emily

Reader: Athene Hynes

 Eucharistic Minister: Dympna FitzpatrickChurch Cleaners Shannonbridge (weekly)

 Eileen Quinn, Dolly Deeley, Veronica Hynes

Clonfanlough:-  Sun 11th Dec 2016 10:30a.m.            

Altar Servers: Group 3 Conor D., Adam E., Charlie G., Kelan C.

Reader: Sophie Gilson

 Minister of the Eucharist: Niall O’Shea

Monthly Cleaning Rota  (December)

Kathleen Norton & Helen Darcy

Safeguarding Message from Bishop Francis, 2016 Advent is a time of preparation for Christmas; it has a special atmosphere of expectation and of looking forward to the events of Bethlehem.  During this season many children will participate in nativity plays, carol services and liturgies.   I hope they have a very happy and joyful time with their families and friends. 

I thank our Parish Safeguarding Representatives and our Priests for their very important work in ensuring the safety of children and vulnerable adults in our Church related activities.  Their vigilance gives reassurance to all.

I encourage anyone with concerns regarding the safety of children or anyone who suffered in the past to contact our Designated Persons: Sean Leydon (087-7431649) or Róisín O’Doherty (087-3327587).

CLONFANLOUGH CHRISTMAS CHOIR

5 names received-any musician(s) out there. I will provide the Carols. It’s just for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Society of St. Vincent De Paul  Christmas Appeal Churchgate Collection  Sat 3rd Dec  8p.m.  Shannonbridge. Support welcome

 Advent Prayer in Ard Chiarain: continues Monday  Dec 5th,12th, 19th (Carols) at 8.00pm  Led by Fr. Cronan Glynn (Carmelite) OCarm

CHRISTMAS  PARTIES  

A warm invitation and welcome to all our Senior Citizens to the local Christmas Parties. Enjoy an afternoon of food and entertainment.

Shannonbridge :  Sun, Dec 4th 1p.m.

Clonfanlough Dec 11th  1:30p.m. onwards

[note time change for Clonfanlough]

GIFT COLLECTION FOR S.V.P.

With the blessing of children at Mass on the 10th Dec in Shannonbridge at 8p.m. & the 11th Dec. in Clonfanlough at 10:30a.m.

The Society of St. Vincent De Paul would appreciate practical gifts for children in need, such as underwear, socks, T-shirts, toothbrushes etc.. Please wrap gifts and label with age & gender.

CAROL SERVICE  in Clonmacnois Monastic Grounds on Dec 11th at 4p.m. in Church of Ireland Church at Monastery INTRODUCTION OF MINISTRY OF PARISH CATECHIST AND OF PERMANENT DEACONS - Further information on the Ministry of Parish Catechist is  available from Fr Nigel Charles, Boherquill, Lismacaffrey, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, 043 6685847, nigelcharles2003@yahoo.co.uk 

Further information on the Order of Deacon is available from Fr Aidan Ryan, Ballinahown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.  090 643 0124. Email: aidanfryan@eircom.net   Also at the following website: www.vocations.ie

 Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat - Newbridge, College  Co. Kildare from 16th to 18th December 2016. information  and to register online, http://www.youth2000.ie