CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN JUNE 3rd 2018 

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

Email: thomascox@eircom.net  

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ST. CIARAN’S, SHANNONBRIDGE

Sat 2nd June 8:00p.m. Vigil Mass

Mon 4th June 10a.m. 10 Mass St. Charles Lwanga

Tues 5th June 9:30 a.m. Mass St. Boniface

Wed 6th June 10a.m. Comm. Service St. Jarlath/St. Norberd

Thus 7th June 10a.m.  Mass. St. Colman

Fri 8th June 10a.m. Mass Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sat  9th June 10a.m. St. Colmcille (Columba) /St. Ephrem

Sat 9th June 8p.m. Vigil Mass of Sunday

Peoples Intention

ST. CIARAN’S, CLONFANLOUGH

Sun 3rd June 10:30a.m. Peoples Intetions          

Sun 10th June 10:30a.m.

CLUAIN CHIARAINWed 6th June @7:30pm

RECENT BAPTISM We welcome Jack Patrick James O’Flynn this weekend into our Christian Community

Offertory May 26/27th  €650

Pentecost Dues (May 20th)  €1,708 to date

June Monthly envelope today. Thanks

 ONLINE SAFETY TIPS

(From Diocesan Safeguarding Committee) - 1. Learn how apps work. Smartphone Apps have features that may prove a challenge to the safety of young people. Some apps even allow the user to hide other apps.

2. Discuss with children the risks of sharing personal information, images or videos via social media and of accepting ‘friends’ requests from people they do not really know. Some people may not be who they say they are                                                                 3. All users of social media are advised to take measures to protect their identity using 2step verification. Free online safety tips are available by registering on www.waynedenner.com

MINISTRIES

Shannonbridge: Sat 9th June  2018@8p.m.

Servers: Group 2 Niamh &Aoife F, Niamh C.

Reader: Patti Corbett

Euch. Minister: Martha Murphy            Church Care:Anne Ryan, Lena Turley, Maureen Mitchell

Clonfanlough:Sun 10th June  @  10:30

Server Group 2 Neasa T, Tadgh T, Charlie G.  

Reader:  Mary Kelly

Min. of Eucharist: Ann Guinan

Church Care- June Leanne Quinn, Breeda Maleney

SACRED HEART NOVENA 2018

MAY 31st– JUNE 8th

Lord Jesus, your Sacred Heart is always open in love to each of us, especially when we are suffering. To all who come to you seeking your help, you show your compassion and healing power. You care for us when we are lost, sympathise with us in loneliness and comfort us in mourning; you are closest to us when we are weakest. You reach out your hand to us when we stumble and have most need of your help. I ask you to listen to my prayer during this Novena, and grant what I ask. If what I ask is not for my own or others’ good, grant me always what is best, that I may build your kingdom of love in our world. Amen

EXAMS AND LIVING - Stress and anxiety reduction techniques and visualisation course in Ferbane Heritage Centre from 7 - 8.45pm on Wed. 6th June and continuing on Wed. 13th, 20th and 27th. For details contact Robert at 087 9657286.

CONFIRMATION GROUP RETREAT 5th & 6th Class will go to St.Mel’s Cathedral, Longford on Wed 6th June. Bring packed lunch, bus will leave Clonmacnois N.S. at 9:30a.m. and return at 2:15p.m. No cost.

EXAMS: Best wishes & a faithful memory & calm to all our Exam Students these weeks

Hail Redeemer, King Divine

Hail Redeemer, King divine,/ Priest and Lamb, the throne is thine; /King, whose reign shall never cease  Prince of everlasting peace.

Angels, saints and nations sing /Praised be Jesus Christ our King,/ Lord of life and sky and sea / King of Love on Calvary.

Eucharistic King, what love/  Draw Thee daily from above, / Clad in signs of bread and wine / Feed us, keep us, keep us thine,/Angels, saints.......

King whose name creation thrills,/ Rule our hearts, our minds and wills./Till in peace each nation rings/ With Thy praises, King of  Kings

  DOON / SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO The winning numbers in last week’s lotto draw were 8, 19, 24, 27. No jackpot winner. One match 3 winner. This week’s jackpot is €2,400 and the draw will be held in Shannonbridge on Tuesday 5th June.                                                            BAPTISM - The next meeting for parents in our pastoral area who have a child for baptism will be held in the Parochial House in Ballinahown on Thursday 14th June from 8-9pm.                                          WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES: Those who wish to attend the final Mass in the Phoenix Park need to book a ticket.This Mass will be on Sunday 26th Aug. Please contact info@worldmeeting2018.ie. www.worldmeeting2018.ie.                       LOUGH DERG - Three day pilgrimages have commenced, admission €75.                           THE ARDAGH AND CLONMACNOIS PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES - Is celebrating its Golden Jubilee this year. To mark the 50th Anniversary, a special Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 10th June in St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford at 3pm. Bishop Francis Duffy will be the chief celebrant. We would like to invite especially those who have travelled on pilgrimage during any of those 50 years. Refreshments afterwards.      VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - For Offaly Hospice Sunflower Days on Thursday 7th, Friday 8th and Saturday 9th June. If you can help please contact 086 8595046 or email offalyhospice@gmail.com. All money raised in Offaly stays in Offaly. QUOTABLE QUOTE 1)Two things define you— your patience when you have nothing and your attitude when you have everything.

2) If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to be vague                                                     Scripture Summer School at Knock Shrine Fri 15 - Sat 16 JuneFacilitated by Fr Kieran O’Mahony OSA & Dr Jessie Rogers. As hearers of the Word, we explore the Word of God with open hearts, open minds and open lives. The focus will be on St Mark’s Gospel.
Location: Knock House Hotel Cost: €100 per two days (includes lunch). To book phone (094) 93 75355 or email:  faithrenewal@knockshrine.ie Accommodation packages available from Knock House Hotel View the full programme at www.knockshirne.ie/event-calendar

 CORPUS CHRISTI REFLECTION BREAD OF LIFE Lord, as we stretch out our hands to welcome you in the Sacrament of the Eucharist, open our eyes to your presence in our midst; open our ears to the cries of those in need; open our doors to those who have no home; open our hearts to those who have no hope