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
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
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
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