Saturday, May 27, 2017

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.

  UPCOMING CHURCH ROSTERS                                                                 
Shannonbridge3rd 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.
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
 DIARY THIS WEEK
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







Saturday, May 20, 2017

CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN MAY 21st 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  
www.facebook.com/parishofclonmacnois

ST. CIARAN’S, SHANNONBRIDGE
Sat 20th May 8:00p.m.  John & Mary Claffey & Rose Curley (Creevagh)
Mon 22nd May 10a.m. Mass
Tues 23rd May 10:00a.m. Communion Service
Wed 24th May 10:00a.m. Mass
Thur 25th May 10:00a.m. Mass
Fri 26th May 10:00a.m. Communion Service
Sat 27th May 10:00a.m. Mass
Sat 27th May 8p.m. Peoples Intention
[Mass in Neighbouring Churches, St. Mary’s Clonfad Sunday 10a.m., High Street  12 Noon Sunday]

ST. CIARAN’S, CLONFANLOUGH
Sun 21st May 10:30a.m. Paddy & Francis Kelly & dec’d family members
Sun 28th May 10:30a.m.  - -
CHURCH COLLECTIONS
Offertory May 14th €510
Envelope May 28th Holy Land Collection
This collection goes to assist the Holy Places in the Holy Land where the local population is too small to support the Church. It’s the reason why these places built where our Lord walked are open and maintained.
PULPIT SWAP As part of our Pastoral Area arrangements, this weekend we welcome Fr. Peter Burke to Mass in Shannonbridge and Clonfanlough. (I shall be in Pullough and Boher).
CHURCHGATE COLLECTIONS
May 27/28th Irish Cancer Society
  UPCOMING CHURCH ROSTERS                                                                 
Shannonbridge27th May 2017 8p.m.
Altar Servers: Group Group 4
Darragh, Lauren, Isobel
Reader: Catherine Doolan
Euch. Minister: Sinead Ryan
Church Cleaners Shannonbridge (weekly) Dolly Deeley, Veronica Hynes
Clonfanlough:Sun 28th May2017  10:30
Altar Servers: Group Group 2  Jane El, Tadgh T., Charlie G.,
Reader: Bridie Coughlan
Minister of the Eucharist:Enda Molloy
Monthly Cleaning Rota  (May) Angela Walsh, Rosaleen Gunning
SAINTS OF THE WEEK: Mon 22 St. Rita of Cascia Thurs 25 St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi  Fri 26  St. Philip Neri Sat  27th St Augustine of Canterbury

Interested in Training and Working in Care? Offaly Local Development Company in association with the ETB invites applications for a 30 week full-time QQI Level 5 “Healthcare Support” course commencing at the end of May 2017 in Birr, Co. Offaly. For further details contact Mary/Linda on 087-7385989
ST. CIARAN’S COMMUNITY AREA  EMERGENCY NUMBERS Each home should have received (if not-ask me) 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?
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.
CLONFERT DEVOTIONS ( Mass at 8pm)
Mon 22nd Fr. John O’Gorman PP Menlough
Tues 23rd Fr. Tom Ryan PP (Shannon)
Wed 24th Fr. Bernie Costello (Mass & Anointing)
Thurs 25th Speaker Michaela Byrne “Hope in time of darkness” surviving Depression, Suicide & self harm.
Fri 26th Mass 12 Noon & 8p.m. (Evening Mass for Exam Students with Fr. Sean Neylon)
Sat 27th @ 8p.m. Fr. Declan McInerney
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.
MAY  - MONTH OF OUR LADY
[We encourage you to pray the Rosary, (even one decade), particularly during May ]
DAY PILGRIMAGE TO BALLINTUBBER ABBEY
Has been arranged for Thursday 6th July for St. Ciaran’s Pastoral Area. Cost €10 adult €5 Child. If interested contact me as soon as possible (Fr. Tom Cox)
FRIENDLY CALL -  A free confidential supportive call contact service for Senior Citizens in conjunction with Ballycommon Training Centre. Contact me for details please or Public Health Nurses
LEADERSHIP QUOTES
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” - William Arthur Ward
“Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” Peter F. Drucker.

DIARY THIS WEEK
TUESDAY– MAY 23rd    Active Retirement Assoc 10:30a.m. in S’bridge Hall
PARISH COUNCIL 8p.m. Presbtyery
BEALTAINE VARIEY SHOW with Rosemount GAA Social Initiative  in
TUAR ARD Moate, 090 6482042 or email info@tuarard.ie Tues May 23rd at 7.30pm
Tickets: €5
PARISH CATECHIST INFORMATION EVENING (See Notice below). St.Mel’s Pastoral Centre, Longford 8p.m.
WEDNESDAY MAY 24th
Cluain Chiaráin Centre Mass 7:30p.m

OTHER DATES
VISIT TO LEIGHLINBRIDGE ARBORETUM with the Active Retirement Association/  Tues 30th May 2017. All Welcome (book to reserve bus seat at 087 2990833. Cost €10 Bus departs 9a.m. from Shannonbridge Church.
MINISTRY OF PARISH CATECHIST AND OF PERMANENT DEACONSThe diocese is actively promoting these two important initiatives: Further info on the Ministry of Catechist is available from Fr. Nigel Charles, Boherquill, Lismacaffrey, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath., 043-6685847 nigelcharles2003@yahoo.co.uk
If you’re considering this Certificate in Catechesis Course on Tues, May 23rd at 8p.m. Dr. Marie Cooke from Maryvale Institute will attend a meeting at St. Mel’s Pastoral Centre Longford to help us. Come along!
Further info on the Order of Deacon is available from Fr. Aidan Ryan, Ballinahown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. 090 643 0124. aidanfryan@eircom.net Also at the following website www.dublindiocese.ie/ermanentdiaconate.



DIARY THIS WEEK
TUESDAY– MAY 23rd    Active Retirement Assoc 10:30a.m. in S’bridge Hall
PARISH COUNCIL 8p.m. Presbtyery
BEALTAINE VARIEY SHOW with Rosemount GAA Social Initiative  in
TUAR ARD Moate, 090 6482042 or email info@tuarard.ie Tues May 23rd at 7.30pm
Tickets: €5
PARISH CATECHIST INFORMATION EVENING (See Notice below). St.Mel’s Pastoral Centre, Longford 8p.m.
WEDNESDAY MAY 24th
Cluain Chiaráin Centre Mass 7:30p.m

OTHER DATES
VISIT TO LEIGHLINBRIDGE ARBORETUM with the Active Retirement Association/  Tues 30th May 2017. All Welcome (book to reserve bus seat at 087 2990833. Cost €10 Bus departs 9a.m. from Shannonbridge Church.
MINISTRY OF PARISH CATECHIST AND OF PERMANENT DEACONS
The diocese is actively promoting these two important initiatives: Further info on the Ministry of Catechist is available from Fr. Nigel Charles, Boherquill, Lismacaffrey, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath., 043-6685847 nigelcharles2003@yahoo.co.uk
If you’re considering this Certificate in Catechesis Course on Tues, May 23rd at 8p.m. Dr. Marie Cooke from Maryvale Institute will attend a meeting at St. Mel’s Pastoral Centre Longford to help us. Come along!
Further info on the Order of Deacon is available from Fr. Aidan Ryan, Ballinahown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. 090 643 0124. aidanfryan@eircom.net Also at the following website www.dublindiocese.ie/ermanentdiaconate.

DIARY THIS WEEK
TUESDAY– MAY 23rd    Active Retirement Assoc 10:30a.m. in S’bridge Hall
PARISH COUNCIL 8p.m. Presbtyery
BEALTAINE VARIEY SHOW with Rosemount GAA Social Initiative  in
TUAR ARD Moate, 090 6482042 or email info@tuarard.ie Tues May 23rd at 7.30pm
Tickets: €5
PARISH CATECHIST INFORMATION EVENING (See Notice below). St.Mel’s Pastoral Centre, Longford 8p.m.
WEDNESDAY MAY 24th
Cluain Chiaráin Centre Mass 7:30p.m

OTHER DATES
VISIT TO LEIGHLINBRIDGE ARBORETUM with the Active Retirement Association/  Tues 30th May 2017. All Welcome (book to reserve bus seat at 087 2990833. Cost €10 Bus departs 9a.m. from Shannonbridge Church.
MINISTRY OF PARISH CATECHIST AND OF PERMANENT DEACONS
The diocese is actively promoting these two important initiatives: Further info on the Ministry of Catechist is available from Fr. Nigel Charles, Boherquill, Lismacaffrey, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath., 043-6685847 nigelcharles2003@yahoo.co.uk
If you’re considering this Certificate in Catechesis Course on Tues, May 23rd at 8p.m. Dr. Marie Cooke from Maryvale Institute will attend a meeting at St. Mel’s Pastoral Centre Longford to help us. Come along!
Further info on the Order of Deacon is available from Fr. Aidan Ryan, Ballinahown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. 090 643 0124. aidanfryan@eircom.net Also at the following website www.dublindiocese.ie/ermanentdiaconate.









Friday, May 12, 2017

CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN MAY  14th 
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  
Facebook Page “Parish of Clonmacnois”  www.shannonbridge.com

ST. CIARAN’S, SHANNONBRIDGE

Sat 13th May 8p.m. Peoples Intention
Mon. 15th May 10:00a.m. Mass
Tues 16th May 10:00a.m. Mass
Wed 17th May 10:00a.m. Mass
Thurs 18th May Communion Service
Fri 19th May 10:00a.m.
Sat 20th May 10:00a.m. Communion Service
Sat 20th May 8:00p.m.  John & Mary Claffey & Rose Curley (Creevagh)
[Mass in Neighbouring Churches, St. Mary’s Clonfad Sunday 10a.m., High Street  12 Noon Sunday]

ST. CIARAN’S, CLONFANLOUGH
Sun 14th May 10:30a.m. Mass
Sun 21st May 10:30a.m. Paddy & Francis Kelly & dec’d family members
CHURCH COLLECTIONS
Offertory May 7th €693
Easter Dues €2,650 (€2,605 in 2016)
Trócaire €2,388 (€2,216 in 2016)
May Monthly envelope due– thank you.

CHURCHGATE COLLECTIONS
May 13th/14th Irish Wheelchair Association in Co. Offaly

BEALTAINE VARIEY SHOW with Rosemount GAA Social Initiative  in TUAR ARD Moate,090 6482042 or email info@tuarard.ie Tues May 23rd at 7.30pm
Tickets: €5
  UPCOMING CHURCH ROSTERS                                                                 
Shannonbridge20th May 2017 8p.m.
Altar Servers: Group Group 3
Rachael, Kate, Paddy, Cliodhna
Reader: Seamus Grennan
Euch. Minister: Dympna Fitzpatrick
Church Cleaners Shannonbridge (weekly) Jacinta Kelly, Mary Killeen, Ann Keena
Clonfanlough:Sun 21st May2017  10:30
Altar Servers: Group Group 1  Conor S, Abigail K.
Reader: Alan/Leanne Devery
Minister of the Eucharist:Anne Rohan
Monthly Cleaning Rota  (May) Angela Walsh, Rosaleen Gunning
SAINTS OF THE WEEK: Mon 15 St. Isidore the Farmer Thurs 18th St. John PM  Sat  20th St Bernadine of Siena
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:

Congratulations to the children of Clonmacnois National School who received their First Holy Communion in the Parish. They really were a credit to their parents and their teachers. Special thanks is due to their teacher, Mary Quinn who devoted so much time and effort to their preparation. Congratulations to:  Néasa Trainor, Rían Claffey, Grace Fallon, Niamh Curley, Michael Carty, Luke O’Duffy, Harry O’Duffy, Seán O’Shea, Alex Heavin, Shane Kelly.   I hope you all had a wonderful day.

 BAPTISM MEETING  for our Pastoral Area. On Thursday 18th May 8-9p.m. and Thursday 15th June  in Parochial House Ballinahowen. Contact Fr. Tom about attendance at these meetings.

CLONFERT DEVOTIONS ( Mass at 8pm)
Mon 15th Fr. Ray Sweeney PP Ballymacward
Tues 16th Fr. Benny McHale (Athenry)
Wed 17th Fr. Abe Kennedy  PP (Abbey/Duniry)
Thurs 18th Speaker Matty Harte (Tyrone GAA)
Fri 19th Mass 12 Noon & 8p.m. Mass of thanksgiving & remembrance for Primary teachers present, retired & deceased.
Sat 20th @ 8p.m. Fr. Declan McInerney
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.

MAY  - MONTH OF OUR LADY
[We encourage you to pray the Rosary, (even one decade), particularly during May ]
Bring Flowers of the Rarest Bring flowers of the rarest bring blossoms the fairest, from gardens and woodlands and hillside and dale; Our full hearts are swelling, our glad voices          Centenary of Fatima  
telling the praise of the loveliest flower of the vale!
Chorus: O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today! Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May. O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today, Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May..
 DIARY THIS WEEK
TUESDAY– MAY 16th    Active Retirement Assoc 10:30a.m. in Killeens       FIRST  COMMUNION (Clonmacnois N.S.) Saturday 13th May 12 Noon
MUSIC WORKSHOP with Derek Mahady on Tuesday, 16th May in Pastoral Centre,Cullies, Cavan from 7:30-9:30p.m. Cost €10 per person.
WEDNESDAY MAY 17th
Cluain Chiaráin Centre Mass 7:30p.m
THURSDAY 18TH MAY
The Marie Keating Mobile Unit will be outside Teach Dóchas, Offaly Street, Tullamore  on Thursday 18th May from 10am to 1pm. This is a free  service  for men and women offering information and advice on all cancers. No appointment necessary.Ph: 057 9328268
PASTORAL AREA BAPTISM MEETING Ballinahowen Parochial House 8pm
FRIDAY 19TH MAY
Clonmacnois Prayer Vigil in Cluain Chiarain Prayer Centre. Mass at 9pm. Adoration and Prayers follow until 2.10am. All Welcome. Enquiries Dave; 085-7746763.
MINISTRY OF PARISH CATECHIST AND OF PERMANENT DEACONS
The diocese is actively promoting these two important initiatives: Further info on the Ministry of Catechist is available from Fr. Nigel Charles, Boherquill, Lismacaffrey, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath., 043-6685847 nigelcharles2003@yahoo.co.uk
If you’re considering this Certificate in Catechesis Course on Tues, May 23rd at 8p.m. Dr. Marie Cooke from Maryvale Institute will attend a meeting at St. Mel’s Pastoral Centre Longford to help us. Come along!
Further info on the Order of Deacon is available from Fr. Aidan Ryan, Ballinahown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. 090 643 0124. aidanfryan@eircom.net Also at the following website www.dublindiocese.ie/ermanentdiaconate.















Sunday, May 07, 2017

CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN MAY 7th 2017
ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, SHANNONBRIDGE                                                             
      ST. CIARAN’S CHURCH, CLONFANLOUGH                                                                    
Fr. Tom Cox Adm. (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500    
ST. CIARAN’S, SHANNONBRIDGE
Sat 6th May 8p.m. Patricia Killeen
Mon. 8th May 10:00a.m. Mass
Tues 9th May 10:00a.m. Mass
Wed 10th May 10:00a.m. Mass
Thurs 11th May NO 10A.M. Mass (1st communion practice in Church)
Fri 12th May 10:00a.m.
Sat 13th May 12 NOON 1st Communion
[No 10a.m.]
Sat 13th May 8:00p.m. 
[Mass in Neighbouring Churches, St. Mary’s Clonfad Sunday 10a.m., High Street  12 Noon Sunday]
ST. CIARAN’S, CLONFANLOUGH
Sun 7th May 10:30a.m. Mass
CHURCH COLLECTIONS
Offertory April 30th € 590
April Shrine €620
EASTER DUES Thank you to everyone for returning the Easter Dues.
DEATHS Fr. Hugh Duffy S.J. [First Cousin of Sr. Margaret Mary ]

FIRST  COMMUNION (Clonmacnois N.S.) Saturday 13th May 12 Noon
VOCATIONS SUNDAY – This weekend (May 6/7th) sees Good Shepherd or Vocations Sunday. Bishop Francis has asked that  prayers for vocations to the priesthood and religious life and to Christian Marriage be offered during May, asking our Blessed Lady’s intercession. We welcome Mr. Ignatius Lynam (Parish of Moate)to our parish who will speak on Vocations at the 8p.m. Vigil and 10:30a.m. Sunday Mass in our Parish.

  UPCOMING CHURCH ROSTERS                                                                 
Shannonbridge13th May 2017 8p.m.
Altar Servers: Group Group 2
2 Fiachra, Sean, Niamh, Aoife
Reader: Eileen Quinn
Euch. Minister: Martha Murphy
Church Cleaners Shannonbridge (weekly) Mairead Darcy, Martha Murphy, Marie McManus
Clonfanlough:Sun 14th May2017  10:30
Altar Servers: Group Group 3  Conor D, Roisin D., Teagan D., Rory D.
Reader: Marie Egan
Minister of the Eucharist:Bridie Coughlan
Monthly Cleaning Rota  (May) Angela Walsh, Rosaleen Gunning

SAINTS OF THE WEEK: Mon 8th Victor  Tues 9th, Pachomius Wed 10th St. Damien of Molokai Sat 13 O.L. of Fatima

Prayer for Vocations God, Our Father,
Thank you for your son, Jesus, our Good Shepherd, who leads us to fullness of life.
By our baptism, we are called by name to continue the mission of Jesus. Give us the grace to listen with an open heart to the voice of Jesus and to respond generously with a joyful spirit. Strengthen the men and women you called to serve through marriage, the single life, the diaconate,
priesthood, and consecrated life. Guide all who are discerning their Christian vocation. In gratitude we offer this prayer through Jesus and the Holy Spirit, united with you forever. Amen

 BAPTISM MEETING  for our Pastoral Area. On Thursday 18th May 8-9p.m. and Thursday 15th June  in Parochial House Ballinahowen. Contact Fr. Tom about
attendance at these meetings.
STATION MASSES
FRIDAY May 12th Dorothy & Niall Darcy  8p.m.

CLONFERT DEVOTIONS ( Mass at 8pm)

Mon 8th  Maura Garrihy “Faith & young people”
Tues 9th Fr.Michael Byrnes (Portumna)
Wed 10th Fr. John Garvey PP (Ballinasloe)
Thurs 11th Fr. Iomar Daniels PP (Leitrim)
Fri 12th Mass 12 Noon & 8p.m. Marie Burke (Clonfert Coordinator of World Meeting of Families)
Sat 13th @ 8p.m. Fr. Declan McInerney
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.
MAY  - MONTH OF OUR LADY
[We encourage you to pray the Rosary, (even one decade), particularly during May ]
Bring Flowers of the Rarest Bring flowers of the rarest bring blossoms the fairest, from gardens and woodlands and hillside and dale; Our full hearts are swelling, our glad voices telling the praise of the loveliest flower of the vale!
Chorus: O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today! Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May. O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today, Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May..
 DIARY THIS WEEK
MONDAY—MAY 8TH   High Street/Belmont Womens Group host Mairéad McGuinness M.E.P. on Monday 8th May at 8p.m. in High Street Hall. This is an opportunity for the community of West Offaly to come & have their say in the development of rural Ireland. No admission Fee. All welcome.
TUESDAY– MAY 9th    Active Retirement Assoc 10:30a.m. in Hall.
TUAR ARD (090 6482042) Spotlight Youth Theatre  presents Peter Pan Tuesday May 9th at 8pm Tickets: €10 / €7
WEDNESDAY MAY 10th
Cluain Chiaráin Centre Mass 7:30p.m
 Bereavement Information Evening for Parents: Anam Cara, the national organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Wednesday 10th of May from 19:30 to 21:30 in the Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. This is a free event open to all bereaved parents. As Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for event, please RSVP  info@anamcara.ie before Tuesday 9th May or call 01 4045378.
THURSDAY MAY 11th An Afternoon with Ray Simpson at Cluain Chiarain 2p.m. onwards. Ray is a founding guardian of the community of Aidan & Hilda (Lindisfarne) & a frequent writer exploring the common ground between the Celtic tradition of our islands..  Reflecting on the Belfast Agreement & even on Brexit!  No Charge.
The Marie Keating Mobile Unit will be outside Teach Dóchas, Offaly Street, Tullamore  on Thursday 18th May from 10am to 1pm. This is a free  service  for men and women offering information and advice on all cancers. No appointment necessary.Ph: 057 9328268
CHURCHGATE COLLECTIONS
May 13th/14th Irish Wheelchair Association in Co. Offaly
May 27/28th Irish Cancer Society