CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN NOVEMBER 26th 2017

Fr. Tom Cox Adm. (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500 Email: thomascox@eircom.net   WEB shannonbridge.blogspot.ie SOCIAL MEDIA www.facebook.com/parishofclonmacnois

 ST. CIARAN’S, SHANNONBRIDGE

Sat 25th Nov 8p.m. Kieran & Mary Mannion (Clonmacnois)

Mon 27th 10:00a.m. Mass  (Holy Souls)

Tues 28th 10:00a.m. Communion Service

Wed 29th 10:00a.m. Mass

Thurs 30th  10:00a.m. Mass

Fri 1st Dec 10:00a.m. Mass (First Friday)

Sat 2nd  Dec 10:00a.m. Mass

Sat 2nd Dec 8p.m. Christina, John & Patrick Turley

Sat 3rd Dec 12 noon Christmas Party Mass. Blessing of Children/SVP Toy Collection

ST. CIARAN’S, CLONFANLOUGH

Sun  26th 10:30a.m.  Edward & Brigid Mannion “Do This In Memory Mass” First Communicants

Tues 28th 7:00p.m. Mass (Holy Souls)

Sun 3rd Dec 10:30a.m. Peoples Intentions

CLUAIN CHIARAIN

Mass Wed 29th Nov @ 7:30p.m.

OFFERTORY  Nov 19th €635

SAINTS OF THE WEEK Thur 30^th St. Andrew

STATION MASSES

 CHAPEL ST/ THE HILL

Teresa & Sean Rohan  Fri Dec 1st 8p.m. 

Thank you to all who hosted Stations Masses this past 6 weeks.

WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS  To Noeleen O’Shea (Lakefield) & William Ross and to

Shona Egan & Derek O’Shea (Lakefield) who married recently on Oct 22nd and November 11th. respectively

BAPTISM We welcome baby Harlyn Kate Hennessy Clonfanlough  into our Christian Community. 

Shannonbridge:  Sat 2nd Dec  @8p.m.

Altar Servers: Group 3 Rachael, Kate, Paddy, Cliodhna

Reader:  Pattie Corbett

Euch. Minister: Marian McManus

Church Cleaners Shannonbridge (weekly) Eileen Quinn, Dolly Deeley, Veronica Hynes

Clonfanlough:Sun 3rd Dec  @  10:30

Altar Servers:Group 2. Jane E., Tadgh T, Charlie G. 

Reader: Bridie Coughlan

Min. of Eucharist: Mary Kelly

Monthly Cleaning Rota  (Nov) Joey Rigney, Dorothy Darcy (Dec Kathleen Norton/Helen Darcy)

Trócaire Romero Family Award is for families who would like to begin their spiritual preparation for the World Meeting of Families in August 2018. For more information, please take a card at the back of the Church.

THANK YOU from all involved in the Clonfanlough Christmas Social to all who came, to sponsors and helpers who together made it a memorable afternoon.

SAMARITANS  Christmas Concert, Wed 6th Dec in Franciscan Friary, Athlone at 8p.m. (featuring Army Band, Athlone Pipe Band, Simon Casey, Compere Teresa Mannion) Tickets €12 available at Friary, Athlone. Samaritans are on free call 116 123 round the clock to listen in confidence

FIRST FRIDAY  1st Dec. Exposition & prayers after 10a.m. Mass.House calls then

If anyone would like a visit please let me know

BAPTISM  Next meeting for parents in our Pastoral Area who have a child for Baptism in Parochial House, Ballinahown on Thursday 14th Dec (8-9p.m.) Then on Jan 18th and February 15th. Please let me know so I can book you in.

THIS WEEK IN DATES

WEDNESDAY 29th November Pastoral Area Meeting (St. Ciaran’s) in Banagher 8p.m .

FRIDAY DEC 1st Table Quiz in aid of Christmas Party in Killeens 9p.m. €20 table of 4

SUN. DEC 3rd SHANNONBRIDGE CHRISTMAS SOCIAL December 3rd  Shannonbridge Hall (Mass at 12 In Shannonbridge Church). Dinner & Dancing afterwards. Anyone who may not have got an invite to Shannonbridge Christmas Party and who would like to attend please contact Liz at 087 2410587.

SUNDAY DEC 3rd  GIFT COLLECTION FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL with blessing of the children at Mass on 3rd Dec in Shannonbridge Church at 12 noon. This year St. Vincent De Paul would also appreciate practical gifts for children in need, such as underwear, socks, t-shirts, toothbrushes etc. Please wrap gifts and label with age and gender.

CHRISTMAS AT CLONONY CASTLE ! Santa Claus will be visiting Clonony Castle on Sunday 3rd December from 1pm to 5pm to meet and greet the children before Christmas.  This is a free Event but a donation towards the cost of the Christmas treats and goodies would be gratefully accepted and very much appreciated !  The Christmas Gift Shop will also be open with a vast array of beautiful traditional Christmas Gifts.  All are welcome !

FUTURE DATES  FOR  YOUR  DIARY

ADVENT SERIES  Ard Chiarain Mondays Dec 4,11,18th (Carol Service) @ 8p.m. Details later

 SUNDAY DECEMBER 10TH -COMMUNITY CAROLS  in Shannonbridge Church [ diverted from Teampall Connor owing to ongoing works], the interdenominational Carol Service at 5p.m.

SUNDAY DEC 10th  The Three Tenors in Concert in St. Brendan’s R.C. Church Birr on Sunday 10th December at 8.00 p.m. Tickets €25 available from Parish Office – 057 9122028 (mornings).

SPONSOR A LIGHT to remember loved ones at Christmas. Donation Box in local shops. Turning on of lights on Sunday, Dec 3rd at 4:30p.m. approx.

SVP NATIONAL COLLECTION DEC 2nd/3rd please give what you can.

MONITORED PERSONAL ALARM (PENDANT)  free to over 65s (even if 2 in the house).. free monitoring for 1 year, or 3yr monitoring plan for €45 a year. For details contact Kevin McMorrow (SVP)  (086) 8565754

MUSIC IN PARISH: I’m sure we are all grateful for the contribution of our Parish Choir in Shannonbridge– but we have children who would love to sing at Clonfanlough but we simply need someone to lead  & direct them. Could you be that person? Even fortnightly/monthly? I can print hymns like I have below– but a “live” choir is much, much better. (T. Cox)

CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN NOVEMBER 19th 2017

ST. CIARAN’S, SHANNONBRIDGE

Sat 18th 8p.m. Jimmy Coleman & dec’d family members

Mon 20th   10a.m. Communion Service

Tues 21st   10a.m. Mass Mary, John & Francis Smith

Wed 22nd Nov 10a.m.  Mass   Holy Souls

Thurs 23rd Nov. 8p.m. Mass Deceased Members of Shannonbridge Generating Station

Fri 24th Nov 10a.m. Mass

Sat  25th Nov 10a.m.  Mass

Sat 25th Nov 8p.m. Kieran & Mary Mannion (Clonmacnois)

ST. CIARAN’S, CLONFANLOUGH

Sun  19th 10:30a.m. Patrick, Catherine & Pakie Guinan

Mon 20th 7p.m. Holy Souls  

Sun  26th 10:30a.m.  Peoples Intention  “Do This In Memory Mass” First Communicants

CLUAIN CHIARAIN

Mass Wed 22ndNov @ 7:30p.m.

OFFERTORY  Nov 12th €535

SAINTS OF THE WEEK  Tue 21^st Presentation of the Blessed Virgin, Wed 22^nd St. Cecilia, Thur 23^rd St. Columban, Fri 24^th St. Colman  

STATION MASSES

 (1) ST. CIARAN’S PARK

Station  of Fri. Nov 24th (Hynes) Postponed

(2) CHAPEL ST/ THE HILL

Teresa & Sean Rohan  Fri Dec 1st 8p.m. 

“Do This in Memory” is a programme designed to prepare parents and families for First Communion. It supports the work of teachers in the schools. The programme takes place once a month for eight months before First Communion, and concludes with the parish celebration on Saturday, 28th April 2018

Shannonbridge:  25th Nov  @8p.m.

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

Reader:  Ffion Anderson

Euch. Minister: Sinead Ryan

Church Cleaners Shannonbridge (weekly) Jacinta Kelly, Mary Kilileen, Ann Keena

Clonfanlough:Sun 26th Nov @  10:30

Altar Servers:Group 1 Conor S., Abigail

Reader: Alan/Leanne Devery

Min. of Eucharist: Enda Molloy

Monthly Cleaning Rota  (Nov) Joey Rigney, Dorothy Darcy

World Day of the Poor

Pope Francis has dedicated this Sunday as World Day of the Poor. In the message Pope Francis invites “the whole Church, and men and women of good will everywhere, to turn their gaze on this day to all those who stretch out their hands and plead for our help and solidarity.” The Pope notes that “if we want to help change history and promote real development, we need to hear the cry of the poor and commit ourselves to ending their marginalization.”

THIS WEEK IN DATES

CLONFANLOUGH CHRISTMAS SOCIAL in Clonfanlough Hall on  Sunday 19th November 2017 with Mass at 1pm, dinner & dancing to J & S Sound. Contact Mary Kelly at 087-7911453

SUNDAY 19th NOVEMBER— ROAD SAFETY AUTHORITY  on Sunday 19^th November - remembering all those who lost their lives as a result of road traffic accidents. Prayers will be offered up at masses on this day.

THURSDAY 23rd  NOVEMBER  -ESB – Deceased  members Sbannonbridge Generating Station . Mass in  Shannonbridge Church at 8p.m.

THURSDAY 23rd  NOVEMBER   BALLINASLOE CANCER SUPPORT You are cordially invited to our Annual Celebration Thursday 23rd of Nov 2017 @ 7.30pm at the Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre Main Street Ballinasloe, All Welcome. Tel. 09096 45574

FUTURE DATES  FOR  YOUR  DIARY

FRIDAY DEC 1st Table Quiz in aid of Christmas Party in Killeens 9p.m. €20 table of 4

SUN. DEC 3rd HANNONBRIDGE CHRISTMAS SOCIAL December 3rd  Shannonbridge Hall (Mass at 12 In Shannonbridge Church). Dinner & Dancing afterwards

SUNDAY DEC 3rd  GIFT COLLECTION FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL with blessing of the children at Mass on 3rd Dec in Shannonbridge Church at 12 noon. This year St. Vincent De Paul woul also appreciate practical gifts for children in need, such as underwear, socks, t-shirts, toothbrushes etc. Please wrap gifts and label with age and gender.

 SUNDAY DECEMBER 10TH -COMMUNITY CAROLS  in Shannonbridge Church [ diverted from Teampall Connor owing to ongoing works], the interdenominational Carol Service at 5p.m.

SUNDAY DEC 10th  The Three Tenors in Concert in St. Brendan’s R.C. Church Birr on Sunday 10th December at 8.00 p.m. Tickets €25 available from Parish Office – 057 9122028 (mornings).

SPONSOR A LIGHT to remember loved ones at Christmas. Donation Box in local shops

Interested in volunteering for the World Meeting of Families 2018?

The World Meeting of the Families 2018 will attract thousands of Irish and International pilgrims. Preparing for this event and seeing it through will only be possible with the generous assistance of many volunteers.  Further details on volunteering are available at the World Meeting website: http://www.worldmeeting2018.ie/en/Get-Involved/Volunteer

Trócaire Romero Family Award is for families who would like to begin their spiritual preparation for the World Meeting of Families in August 2018. For more information, please take a card at the back of the Church.

CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN NOVEMBER 12th 2017

ST. CIARAN’S, SHANNONBRIDGE

Sat 11th 8p.m. Michael Anderson

Mon 13th, 10a.m.  Mass

Tues 14th ,10:00a.m. Communion Service

 Wed 15th , Thurs 16th 10:00a.m. Mass

Fri 17th 7:00p.m. (Mass for Deceased

parishioners Nov 2016-17)

Sat 18th 10a.m. Mass

Sat 18th 8p.m. Jimmy Coleman & dec’d family members

ST. CIARAN’S, CLONFANLOUGH

Sun 12th Nov 10:30a.m. Devery Family & Sonny Egan & Wife Nancy

Thurs 16th 7p.m. Mass

Sun  19th 10:30a.m. Patrick, Catherine & Pakie Guinan

CLUAIN CHIARAIN

Mass Wed 15th Nov @ 7:30p.m.

RECENTLY DECEASED—Please pray for the repose of the soul of Maureen Claffey, Creevagh. May she rest in peace

OFFERTORY  Nov 1st (All Saints) & Sunday Nov 5th €1,165

SAINTS OF THE WEEK  Tues 14th St. Laurence O’Toole Wed 15th St. Albert the Great Thu 16th St. Margaret of Scotland Fri 17th St. Elizabeth of Hungary Sat 18th Dedication of the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul

BALLINASLOE CANCER SUPPORT You are cordially invited to our Annual Celebration Thursday 23rd of Nov 2017 @ 7.30pm at the Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre Main Street Ballinasloe, All Welcome. Tel. 09096 45574

 Shannonbridge:  18th Nov  @8p.m.

Altar Servers: Group 1 Matthew,

Emily , Ruth

Reader:  Dympna O’Carroll

Euch. Minister: Dympna Fitzpatrick

Church Cleaners Shannonbridge (weekly) Mairead Darcy, Martha Murphy, Marie McManus

Clonfanlough:Sun 19th Nov @  10:30

Altar Servers:Group 3 Conor D. Roisin D., Teagan D., Rory D.

Reader: Marie Egan

Min. of Eucharist: Anne Rohan

Monthly Cleaning Rota  (Nov) Joey Rigney, Dorothy Darcy

STATION MASSES

 (1) ST. CIARAN’S PARK

Ita & Michael Hynes Fri Nov 24th@8p.m.

(2) CHAPEL ST/ THE HILL

Teresa & Sean Rohan  Fri Dec 1st 8p.m. 

List of deceased

Bridget Carry Jan 5th 2017

Patrick Dolan Feb 1st 2017

Edel Anderson Feb 7th 2017

Harry Gunning March 22nd 2017

Harry Kearns August 30th 2017

James (Jim) Downey Sept 6th 2017

Eileen Keena Sept 13th 2017

Baby Maeve Molloy Oct 19th 2017

Maureen Claffey  Nov 8th 2017

Reflection:  For those who walked with us -this is a prayer.  For those who have gone ahead- this is a blessing. For those who touched and tended us, who lingered with us while they lived -this is a thanksgiving.  For those who journey still with us in the shadows of awareness, in the crevices of memory, in the landscape of our dreams this is a benediction.

 NICKY’S BUTCHER SHOP CLOSES  One of Shannonbridge’s best known & iconic businesses closed this weekend. Over the years Nicky worked hard & catered for the needs of so many families over the years. The decision to close is not made lightly & part of a worrying trend affecting traditional victualler families.  I’m sure everyone join in wishing Nicky the very best in his future and to thank him for unstinting service over the years to our community. Nicky would like to thank customers  who have been with the family and shop over generations. 

THIS WEEK IN DATES

TUES 14th CHARITY CONCERT Will take place on Tues 14th Nov in Ballycumber Community Centre at 8p.m. Artists include Simon Casey, Stephen Rosney, Joe Flynn, John Molloy, John Hogan and T.R. Dallas and more… Tickets €10 each. Children are free. A raffle will also be held. All proceeds go towards helping a school in Ecuador. Come alon & support poor children who need your help.

TUES 14TH -RURAL ISOLATION INITIATIVE Groups in the Shannonbridge/Clonfanlough area are invited to a  meeting at 8p.m. in the Health Centre to look at how the community is supporting older people & addressing rural isolation. Facilitator Declan Costello

THURS 16th BAPTISM MEETING Meeting for parents in our pastoral area who have a child for baptism will be held in the Parochial Hose in Ballinahown on Thurs 16th  Nov from 8-9p.m. Parents are asked to contact their local priest about these meetings.

THURS 16th BORD NA MONA PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION  Mass will be offered for dec’d colleagues in the Church of the Assumption Tullamore on Thur 16th Nov 2017 at 12noon

FRI 17th CLONMACNOIS PRAYER VIGIL  in Cluain Chiarain Prayer Centre on Frida​y​ 17th of November and every third Friday. Mass at 9pm. Adoration and Prayers follow until 2.10am. All Welcome. Enquiries Dave; 085-7746763.

SUN 19th ROAD SAFETY AUTHORITY  on Sunday 19^th November are remembering all those who lost their lives as a result of road traffic accidents. Prayers will be offered up at masses on this day.

CONGRATULATIONS to Saul O’Carroll on his selection on the u18 Ireland Rugby Team & represented our village with great pride in Portugal last weekend, scoring a try in Ireland’s win

FUTURE DATES  FOR  YOUR  DIARY

THURS 23rd ESB – Dec’d members S’bridge Power Station . Mass in Shannonbridge Church

FRIDAY DEC 1st Table Quiz in aid of Christmas Party in Killeens9p.m. €20 table of 4

CLONFANLOUGH CHRISTMAS SOCIAL in Clonfanlough Hall on  Sunday 19th November 2017 with Mass at 1pm, dinner & dancing to J & S Sound. Contact Mary Kelly at 087-7911453

SHANNONBRIDGE CHRISTMAS SOCIAL December 3rd  Shannonbridge Hall (Mass at 12, SVP Toy Collection & blessing of Children also)

CLONFANLOUGH TOY MASS December 3rd at 10:30a.m.

 COMMUNITY CAROLS  Owing to ongoing works at Teampall Connor, the interdenominational Carol Service will take place in Shannonbridge Church on Sunday 10th Dec at 5p.m.

SPONSOR A LIGHT to remember loved ones at Christmas. Donation Box in local shops

 FIRST COMMUNION / CONFIRMATION MEETINGS

FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS MEETING Tues 14th at 7p.m. in Clonmacnois N.S.

CONFIRMATION PARENTS MEETING  Thursday 16th at 8p.m. in School

CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN NOVEMER 5th 2017

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

   Email: thomascox@eircom.net  

WEB shannonbridge.blogspot.ie                             

SOCIAL MEDIA www.facebook.com/parishofclonmacnois

 ST. CIARAN’S, SHANNONBRIDGE

Sat 4th November 8:00p.m. Stephen, Brigid, & Marian Daly (Creevagh)

Mon 6th Nov/Tues 7th/Wed 8th/Thurs 9th/Fri 10th 10:00a.m. Mass

Sat 11th  10:00a.m. Mass (Thomas Rocke Anniv)

Sat 11th 8p.m. Michael Anderson

ST. CIARAN’S, CLONFANLOUGH

Sun 5th Nov 10:30am Brigid McEvoy (5th A)

Mon 6th Nov 7p.m. Peoples Intention

Sun 12th Nov 10:30a.m. Devery Family & Sonny Egan & Wife Nancy

CLUAIN CHIARAIN  No Mass  this week dues to Holyday

 Next Mass Wed 8th Nov @ 7:30p.m.

OFFERTORY  Oct 28/29th €530

OCTOBER SHRINE (C  andles) €455

Mission Sunday (Propagation of the Faith envelope) €445 If you’d like to make a donation simply mark “Mission” on an envelope & drop it in the Offertory

PRIESTS NOVEMBER DUES falls this weekend. Thank you for your generous support of this collection which goes to form our income as priests.

NOVEMBER MONTHLY ENVELOPE due next weekend (Nov 11/12th)

SAINTS OF THE WEEK   Mon 6th All Saints of Ireland Thurs 9th Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (Feast) Fri 10th St. Leo the Great (Pope/Doctor) Sat 11th  Martin of Tours

BAPTISM  We welcomed into our Christian Community Baby Elise Anne Elizabeth Farrell (Currow, Clonfanlough) on Oct 28th last in St. Ciaran’s, Clonfanlough.

UPCOMING CHURCH ROSTERS                                                                

Shannonbridge:  11th Nov  @8p.m.

Altar Servers: Group 4 Darragh, Lauren, Isobel 

Reader:  Catherine Doolan 

Euch. Minister: Martha Murphy

Church Cleaners Shannonbridge (weekly) Anne Ryan, Lena Turley, Maureen Mitchell

Clonfanlough:Sun 12th Nov @  10:30

Altar Servers:Group 2 Jane E, Tadgh T, Charlie G.

Reader: Della Fitzgerald

Min. of Eucharist:Bridie Coughlan

Monthly Cleaning Rota  (Nov) Joey Rigney, Dorothy Darcy

STATION MASSES

 (1) CLONLYON

Jimmy & Betty Dolan Fri Nov 10t@8p.m.

(2) ST. CIARAN’S PARK

Ita & Michael Hynes Fri Nov 24th @8p.m.

(3) CHAPEL ST/ THE HILL

Teresa & Sean Rohan  Fri Dec 1st 8p.m.  

 BAPTISM MEETINGS The next meeting for parents in our pastoral area who have a child for baptism will be in the Parochial House, Ballinahowen on Thurs 16th Nov 8p.m. Contact me please in advance about attendance at these meetings.

PRO-LIFE CAMPAIGN At the invitation of Bishop Francis, we welcome Mary Kelly & Caroline Donohue (Loughrea) representative of the Pro-Life Campaign who will speak this weekend Nov 4th/5th at Masses in relation to the upcoming Referendum regarding the 8th Amendment. 

 MONDAY 6th HIGH ST/BELMONT WOMEN’S GROUP Mon 6th November Mosaic work in High St. Hall at 7:30p.m. All are welcome

WEDNESDAY 8th November  Exercise for over 60s in Shannonbridge Hall at 3p.m. €5 per class. More numbers are needed for this class in the next two weeks or we will have to discontinue it.

THURSDAY 16th NOVEMBER Confirmation Meeting for 5th & 6th Class Parents/Guardians in Clonmacnois N.S. at 8p.m.

FRIDAY DEC 1st Table Quiz in aid of Christmas Party in Killeens9p.m. €20 table of 4

DISTRIBUTION OF PARISH ENVELOPES If you’d like an Offertory Box, or there is an error could you contact me (Tom Cox) please before the 2018  Box goes out in mid December

FUTURE DATES  FOR  YOUR  DIARY

CLONFANLOUGH CHRISTMAS SOCIAL in Clonfanlough Hall on  Sunday 19th November 2017 with Mass at 1 & music by J & S Sound. New help welcome. If anyone would like to attend the Christmas Party, please ring Mary Kelly at 087-7911453

SHANNONBRIDGE CHRISTMAS SOCIAL December 3rd  Shannonbridge Hall (Mass at 12, SVP Toy Collection & blessing of Children also)

 COMMUNITY CAROLS Temple Connor (Clonmacnois) Sunday 10th Dec. 3.00pm

Please note change of date

 PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND This will take place from Monday 4th June to Monday 11th June 2018. €890 approx. per person sharing (best price guaranteed until the end of December 2017). Direct Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Warsaw. Pilgrimage will include Czestochowa (Black Madonna), Cracow and Lagiewniki (Divine Mercy(, Wadowice, Zakopane and lots more. All inclusive. Deposit of €250 required by the end of December 2017. Further information contact St. Mary’s Athlone 090-6472088. See notice board.

PARISH MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

Friday 17th November at 7:30p.m. in Shannonbridge Church for parishioners who died  since November 1st 2016 

(Next year in Clonfanlough d.v. )

MUSIC LESSONS Moore  Traditional Music Academy Banjo, violin, viola, whistle, flute lessons every week. Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced. Contact 087-6454206.  See www.mtma.ie