CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN MAY 28th 2017
ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, SHANNONBRIDGE
ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, CLONFANLOUGH
Fr. Tom Cox Adm. (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500
Email: thomascox@eircom.net shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
ST. CIARAN’S, SHANNONBRIDGE
Sat 27th May 8p.m. Peoples Intention
Mon 29th 10a.m. Mass
Tues 30th May 8:30a.m. Mass (Bus Departs 9a.m. to Leighlinbridge)
Wed 31st May 10:00a.m. Mass
Thur 1st June 10:00a.m. Mass
Fri 2nd June 10:00a.m. Mass & Adoration till 11a.m.
Sat 3rd June Wedding Mass 1p.m .
8:00p.m. Vigil Mass
[Mass in Neighbouring Churches, St. Mary’s Clonfad Sunday 10a.m., High Street 12 Noon Sunday]
ST. CIARAN’S, CLONFANLOUGH
Sun 28th May 10:30a.m. - -
Fri 2nd June 7:00p.m. First Friday Mass
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Offertory May 21st €815
Envelope June 4th Pentecost Dues
This is one of the six collections every year which goes to form the income of priests.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES MAY 27th-June 1st. Our prayers accompany our fellow diocesans as they take part in the Annual Ardagh & Clonmacnois pilgrimage to Lourdes.
DEATHS: Please pray for the repose of the souls of Lisa Dolan , Clonark niece of Margaret Duffy, Clondelara and Bert Nevin Snr. Shannon Harbour husband of late Mary Nevin (nee Mannion, Shannonbridge, died April 11th 2017) & Mick Rigney Doon– all of whom died during the week. May they rest in peace.
Shannonbridge: 3rd June 2017 8p.m.
Altar Servers: Group Group 1
Matthew, Emily & Ruth
Reader: Dympna O’Carroll
Euch. Minister: Marion McManus
Church Cleaners Shannonbridge (weekly) Marion McManus, Catherina Slattery, Ann Corbett
Clonfanlough:Sun 4th June 2017 10:30
Altar Servers: Group Group 3 Conor D, Roisin D, Teagan D., Rory D-n.
Reader: Anne Rohan
Minister of the Eucharist: Mary Kelly
Monthly Cleaning Rota (June) Leanne Quinn, Breda Maleney
SAINTS OF THE WEEK: Wed 31st Visitation of the B.V.M. Thurs 1st June St. Justin Martyr Fri 2nd June Saints Marcellinus & Peter, Martyrs Sat 3rd June Saints Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martyrs
BAPTISM MEETING for our Pastoral Area. On Thursday 15th June 8-9p.m in Parochial House Ballinahowen. Contact Fr. Tom about attendance at these meetings.
FIRST FRIDAY Friday 2nd is the First Friday of June. The sick and housebound
will be visited as usual.
BAPTISM We welcome Baby Robert Stanley into our Christian Community
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES Aug21-26th 2018 takes place in Dublin. Would you like to help?Volunteers needed. See http://www.worldmeeting2018.ie/nteer./
CLONFERT DEVOTIONS ( Mass at 8pm)
Sun 28th 9:30a.m. Mass
-3:00p.m. Mass & Blessing of Children & Parents
-7:00p.m. Rosary & Benediction.
Mon 29th Fr. Simon Cadam (Granard)(Mass for deceased relatives & friends)
Tues 30th Msgr Cathal Geraghty PP Loughrea
Wed 31st Closing Mass of Thanksgiving Fr. Declan McInerney PP
Our Lady of Clonfert, I come to you, as one of your children, who will never forget the importance of a woman like you. I come because I believe in you. I come to say thanks for the past and the present and ask you to bless me in the future.
You know me, you know how I live and you know my needs. Please help me especially when I need you most. I have problems, worries, and anxieties the same as everyone else--help me to cope. So often I would just love to give up when life hurts me and people betray me, but give me the courage never to lose heart.
Bless my family, my life, and my friends. Help me, no matter what happens to me in life, to believe, to trust, and to hope. Our Lady of Clonfert, Pray for us.
You know me, you know how I live and you know my needs. Please help me especially when I need you most. I have problems, worries, and anxieties the same as everyone else--help me to cope. So often I would just love to give up when life hurts me and people betray me, but give me the courage never to lose heart.
Bless my family, my life, and my friends. Help me, no matter what happens to me in life, to believe, to trust, and to hope. Our Lady of Clonfert, Pray for us.
PRAYER FOR VICTIMS OF THE MANCHESTER DISASTER
God of compassion, you hear the cries of all who are in trouble or distress; accept our prayers for those whose lives are affected by the bombing in Manchester. We pray especially for those suddenly facing a future without a child, parent or loved one, young people who are in deep distress, those who are injured, traumatised or awaiting news, strengthen them in their hour of need, grant them perseverance and courage to face the future and be to them a firm foundation on which to build their lives. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.
WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY 2017
Theme: Communicating Hope & Trust in our time
“Today … the Spirit continues to sow in us a desire for the Kingdom, thanks to all those who, drawing inspiration from the Good News amid the dramatic events of our time, shine like beacons in the darkness of this world, shedding light along the way and opening ever new paths of confidence and hope.”
Pope Francis—Message 2017
TUESDAY– MAY 30th
VISIT TO LEIGHLINBRIDGE ARBORETUM with the Active Retirement Association All Welcome (book to reserve bus seat at 087 2990833. Cost €10 Bus departs 9a.m. from Shannonbridge Church.
WEDNESDAY MAY 24th
Cluain Chiaráin Centre Mass 7:30p.m
PARISH COUNCIL
our Parish Council is up for renewal. Its’ call is to assist in the administration of the pastoral aspects of parish life, promoting the Christian Life of the parish, supporting & collaborating with existing groups & planning for future needs as we listen carefully to one another. Nomination Papers will be available at Masses on June 10th/11th. You can return them straight away or the following weekend.
CEMETERY DATES
Clonmacnois Sat Aug 5th 2017 @7p.m.
(replaces 8p.m. Shannonbridge Vigil)
Mullanakill Children’s Cemetery, Clonlyon Glebe Mon August 7th @ 7p.m.
Templeduff Children’s Cemetery, Cloniffeen Tuesday, August 15th @ 7p.m.
OTHER DATES
OPEN DAY AT BELMONT MILL Sat 10th June from 2-6p.m. All are welcome. Visit the restored oat mill & studio to see the creative activities which take place on this vibrant site. Refreshments available.
BALLINTUBBER ABBEY DAY PILGRIMAGE has been arranged for Thursday 6th July for St. Ciarán’s Pastoral area. Those who may be interested please let us know as soon as possible.Contact 090 9674125/086 8319500
FRIENDLY CALL SERVICE This is a free, confidential supportive service to seniors in our locality. Provided initially in conjunction with Ballycommon Training Centre. For information call 087 7912586 or 086 2589505 or Public Health Nurses.
GENCY NUMBERS Each home should have received a local Information Card with useful numbers and a Quick Reference Card to enter details that are important in an emergency, eg. Eircode, Name & Contact of Doctor. Have you filled in your card? C
