CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN DECEMBER 3rd 2017
Fr. Tom Cox Adm. (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500
Email: thomascox@eircom.net WEB shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
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ST. CIARAN’S, SHANNONBRIDGE
Sat 2nd Dec 8p.m. Christina, John & Patrick Turley
Sun 3rd Dec 12 noon Christmas Party Mass. [COMBINED with Blessing of Children/SVP Toy Collection]
Mon 4th Dec 10a.m. MASS
Tues 5th Dec 10a.m. MASS
Wed 6th Dec 10a.m. Communion Service
Thurs 7th Dec 10a.m. MASS
Thurs 7th Dec 8p.m. Vigil Mass for Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Sat 9th Dec 10a.m. Mass
Sat 9th Dec 8p.m. Kieran, Mary Ann & Brian Flannery
[Local outside Collection for SVP ]
Sun 10th 1p.m. Mass [Kinnity Group Legion of Mary]
SUNDAY 10th Carol Service 5p.m. in Shannonbridge Church. Retiring Collection to SVP
ST. CIARAN’S, CLONFANLOUGH
Sun 3rd Dec 10:30a.m. Peg & Andy Rocke
Sun 10th Dec 10:30a.m. Peoples Intention
CLUAIN CHIARAIN
Mass Wed 6th Dec @ 7:30p.m. (Fr. T. Cox)
RECENT DEATHS Please pray for Bridget Ann (Bridgie) Clements (née Coakley), Cloghan (daughter of late Steve Coakley, Curraghmore. )
OFFERTORY Nov 26th €1060
NOVEMBER DUES €1,800
[last year, November 2016 raised €2,120]. I am grateful to all who support this collection. Just to remind that the yellow-and-white striped envelope is the only envelope which provides the livelihood of the priests. At present I am subsidised by other parishes by €7,000 to reach the Diocesan Salary for priests of €20,400
SAINTS OF THE WEEK Mon 4th St. John Damascene Wed 6th St. Nicholas Thurs 7th St. Ambrose Fri 8th Immaculate Conception
Altar Servers: Group 4 Darragh, Lauren & Isobel
Reader: Kieran O’Connor
Euch. Minister: Margaret Duffy
Church Cleaners Shannonbridge (weekly) Marion McManus, Katerina Slattery, Ann
Corbett
Clonfanlough:Sun 10th Dec @ 10:30
Altar Servers:Group 3. Conor D., Roisin Dl, Teagan D. Rory D.
Reader: Anne Rohan Ann Guinan
Monthly Cleaning Rota (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.
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.
CHRISTMAS RETREAT DEC 8-10th with Youth 2000 in Newbridge College, Co, Kildare. Live music, prayer & reconciliation, inspiring talks, drama, a chance to meet new friends and have craic. Sleeping bag & pillow, donation only. Free Buses Tel 01 6753690
office@youth2000.ie
“PRE-CHRISTMAS QUOTES “Santa Claus has the right idea, visit people only once a year.” -Victor Borge.“We must let go of the life we have planned,so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.”Joseph Campbell.“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” -Roy L. Smith.
SUN. DEC 3rd SHANNONBRIDGE CHRISTMAS SOCIAL 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.
SUN. DEC 3rd 2017 CHRISTMAS AT CLONONY CASTLE Santa Claus will be visiting Clonony Castle this weekend on Sunday 3rd December from 1pm to 5pm to meet and greet the children before Christmas. The Castle Gift Shop will also be open with a vast array of beautiful traditional Christmas Gifts and unique Christmas decorations. All are welcome to what will be a truly magical Christmas experience !
TUESDAY 5th DEC LUKERS in association with Bord Na Móna present “Hearth Sessions” on Tuesday 5th Dec from 8:30p.m. Featuring 3 up and coming bands little hours, Stephanie Rainey and Ye Vagabonds . Free Admission, donations on the night & Raffle in aid of the “Shannonbridge Christmas Shine a Light” campaign
TUESDAY 5th DEC TUAR ARD - Presents SCRIBE on Tuesday 5th December at 8pm. Tickets €5. Gala Christmas Concert: Regina Nathan, Thursday 7th December at 8pm. Tickets €20.
WEDNESDAY, 6th Dec 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
FRIDAY, 8TH DECEMBER CHRISTMAS SOCIAL DANCE in Cloghan Hall on Friday 8th Dec at 9.30pm. Music by Muriel O' Connor and Fran Curry . Come along and enjoy a great night of dancing.
SATURDAY, DEC 9th Society of St. Vincent De Paul (SVP), collection outside Shannonbridge Church 8p.m.
FUTURE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
ADVENT PRAYER Ard Chiarain Mondays Dec 4,11,18th (Carol Service) @ 8p.m. 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.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15TH (8-9:30p.m. ) Choral Concert with Cór Comáin - Roscommon Choir and Western Alzheimers in Hyde Centre, €10 Admission.
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
HIGH STREET / BELMONT WOMEN’S GROUP - Monday 4th December: Christmas Cookery - main courses and starters with chef’s from Luker’s, Shannonbridge in High St. Hall at 8pm. All welcome. Mon. 11th Dec.: Christmas Flowers. Cost €10. Bring your own flowers. High St. Hall, 8pm. All welcome.
DOON / SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO The winning numbers in last week’s lotto draw were 7, 16, 20, 26. No jackpot winner. One match 3 winner. This week’s jackpot is €4,400 and the draw will be held in Shannonbridge on Monday 4th December
ENVELOPES FOR 2018 - shall be arriving shortly. We continue to be grateful to all who support the Parish by means of the yellow envelopes & the purple Monthly envelope which goes to parish funds and those who provide the priests income using the yellow-and-white striped envelopes.
FEAST OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Thursday 7th Dec 8p.m. Vigil Mass for Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Shannonbridge)
Friday 8th Dec 10:30a.m. Mass Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Clonfanlough)
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