CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN JUNE 24/25TH 2017
ST. CIARAN’S CHURCHES,
SHANNONBRIDGE & CLONFANLOUGH
Fr. Tom Cox Adm. (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500
Email: thomascox@eircom.net shannonbridge.blogspot.ie www.facebook.com/parishofclonmacnois
Saturday 24th 8p.m. Jimmy, Lizzy & James Joseph McManus (Leitra)
Monday 26th 10:00a.m. Mass
Tuesday 27th 10:00a.m. Mass
Wednesday 28th 8:00a.m. Mass Bord Na Móna Workers Active & Retired
Thursday 29th 10:00a.m. Mass
Friday 30th June 10:00a.m.
Saturday 1st July 8:00p.m. Peoples Intention
ST. CIARAN’S, CLONFANLOUGH
Sun 25th June 10:30a.m. Peoples Intention
Sun 2nd July 10:30a.m. —
MASS CARDS As was suggested, I stock a range of Mass Cards/Bouquets in the Church Sacristy
[Mass in Neighbouring Churches, St. Mary’s Clonfad Sunday 10a.m., High Street 12 Noon Sunday]
PARISH COLLECTIONS Offertory Collection amounts for June 18th will be published in next weeks’ newsletter.
SAINTS OF THE WEEK Mon 26th St. Rudolph, Tues 27th St. Cyril of Alexandria; Wed 28th St. Irenaeus Thurs 29th Ss Peter & Paul Fri 30th First Martyrs of Rome
Sat 1st July St. Oliver Plunkett
Shannonbridge: 1st July 2017 @8p.m.
Altar Servers: Group Group 1
Matthew, Emily & Ruth
Reader: Michaela Anderson
Euch. Minister: Dympna Fitzpatrick
Church Cleaners Shannonbridge (weekly) Mairead Darcy, Martha Murphy, Marie McManus
Clonfanlough:Sun 2nd July @ 10:30
Altar Servers: Group Group 1 Conor S. Abigail K.
Reader: Kathleen Guinan
Min. of the Eucharist:Declan McEvoy
Monthly Cleaning Rota (July) Niamh Egan, Anne Rohan
SATURDAY JULY 1st PRO-LIFE RALLY DUBLIN leaving Banagher Church.10:30 a.m. Book 087 6960542
BALLINTUBBER ABBEY DAY PILGRIMAGE has been arranged for Thursday 6th July for St. Ciarán’s Pastoral area. Adults €10, Children €5 Those who may be interested please let me know as soon as possible.Contact 090 9674125/086 8319500
OUTING TO GLENSTAL ABBEY Saturday, July 8th 2017. 50 places, Cost €75 per person. Booking with €30 deposit via CH Computers & Stationery, Main St., Ballinasloe. Information from Michéal Cregg 086 2618152. Bus departs 9a.m. Ballinasloe Townhall Carpark, lunch, bus, teas, Evening meal included. Arrives 9:45p.m. in Ballinasloe.
MISSION APPEAL : Once a year a Religious Order visit the diocese to promote their ministry and seek our support. We welcome to our parish this weekend. the Pallottine Fathers who are making their Mission Appeal in the Dioceses of Ardagh and Clonmacnois this year. They will speak at all masses in our Parish on Sat 24th / Sun 25th June. 2nd Collection after Communion 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.
FRANCES HOGAN SCRIPTURE SCHOLAR speaking in the parish centre Kilbeggan on Sunday 25th of June at 12 Noon. FIRST RESPONDER CERTIFIED COURSE Birr First Responders carried out a demonstration incl. CPR, first aid, concussion etc. in Shannonbridge clubhouse on June 12th last. Demonstration was a huge success and there was a very sizeable turnout. Following on we will hold a National Ambulance Certified course in Shannonbridge Hall. Contact Doris Claffey on 087 2211637 or Paula Claffey on 087 6891036 if interested & would like to put your name down to attend.
PRAYER FOR FINE WEATHER All powerful and ever living God, we find security in your forgiveness. Give us fine weather we pray, so that we may rejoice in your gifts of kindness and use them always for your glory and our good.
Athlone Agri Show takes place Sunday 25th June from 10 am at Athlone Equestrian Centre, Moydrum. Dog, Equine, Ovine, Cookery Competitions. Entertainment on the day. Visit athloneshow.ie or contact 0868521575
MONDAY—JUNE 26th
SHANNONBRIDGE GAA Club Development meeting on Monday 26th June
Shannonbridge GAA will host an open meeting for everyone in the parish on Monday 26th June at 8.30pm in Clonfanlough Hall.
The meeting will be used to discuss future development within the club, including fundraisers and short/long term goals etc. We would like to see everyone attend as the club is not only for members but represents the whole parish. All ideas regarding fundraisers and ideas on how we can improve areas within our club going forward will be welcome.
This meeting is extremely important and will help shape the Club’s future so please come along.
Shannonbridge GAA will host an open meeting for everyone in the parish on Monday 26th June at 8.30pm in Clonfanlough Hall.
The meeting will be used to discuss future development within the club, including fundraisers and short/long term goals etc. We would like to see everyone attend as the club is not only for members but represents the whole parish. All ideas regarding fundraisers and ideas on how we can improve areas within our club going forward will be welcome.
This meeting is extremely important and will help shape the Club’s future so please come along.
TUESDAY– June 27th
Active Retirement Association meeting at after 10:00a.m. Mass Shannonbridge Hall.
WEDNESDAY June 28th
CLONMACNOIS N.S. closes today for the Summer Holidays. Wishing all the children a n enjoyable holiday.
Cluain Chiaráin Centre Mass 7:30p.m
THURSDAY 29th
Shannonbridge Tidy Towns Clean Up 7-8p.m.
SERVER TOUR To Clara-Laragh, Co. Wicklow. All forms to be returned & witnessed by parents. Adult Help needed!
PARISH COUNCIL
Please return Nomination forms as soon as possible, nominating at least 2-4 people from our parish. Help to form our shared future as a Christian Community.