CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN AUGUST 19th 2018
Fr. Tom Cox Adm. (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500
Email: thomascox@eircom.net
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ST. CIARAN’S, SHANNONBRIDGE
Sat 18th Aug 8p.m. Vigil Mass of Sun
Mon 20th 10:00a.m. (Mass)St. Bernarnd
Tues 21st 10:00a.m.(Mass) St. Pius X
Wed 22nd 10:00am(Mass)Oueen&Mother
Thur 23rd 10;00a.m. Communion Service
(St. Rose of Lima/St. Eugene)
Fri 24th 10:00a.m(Mass) St. Bartholmew)
Sat 25th 10:00a.m (Mass) (St. Louis)
Sat 25th 8:00p.m. . Vigil Mass of Sunday
ST. CIARAN’S, CLONFANLOUGH
Sunday 19th August 10:30a.m.
Sunday 26th August 10:30a.m.
OFFERTORY Aug 11/12th €625
RECENT DEATHS Please pray for the souls of Kieran Bell, Cloghan ( uncle of Paula Claffey)
CLUAIN CHIARAIN Mass Wed. Aug 22nd at 7:30p.m.
MINISTRIES
Shannonbridge: Sat 25th Aug 2018@8p.m.
Servers: Group 1 Emily, Ruth, Grace
Reader: Eileen Quinn
Euch. Minister: Marie McManus
Church Care: Eileen Quinn, Dolly Deeley, Veronica Hynes
Clonfanlough:Sun 26th Aug @ 10:30
Server Group 1 Abigail K., Rory D.
Reader: Ann Guinan
Min. of Eucharist: Declan McEvoy
Ch Care-Aug Marian Devery,Anne Kelly
PILGRIM WALK FROM ATHLONE TO CLONMACNOISE SEPT 9th
Walk the 14km from Clonbonny, Athlone to Clonmacnois across bog to join the Pilgrim Road. Start point at 11am (you drive 5km past Aldi, Athlone to T junction, turn left park at bog railway crossing).
Arrive Clonmacnoise 2p.m. to take part in Annual Pattern Day. Bus back to start point via Shannonbridge for refreshments arrive back at 6p.m. Bring walking shoes/boots, waterproof clothing, water and picnic lunch. Walk led by an experienced leader of Athlone Walking Club. To book place on bus
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Give praise to the Father Almighty, To His Son, Jesus Christ the Lord, To the Spirit who lives in our hearts, both now and forever. Amen. Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland, you gave hope to your people in a time of distress, and comforted them in sorrow. You have inspired countless pilgrims to pray with confidence to your divine Son, remembering His promise, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find.” Help me to remember that we are all pilgrims on the road to heaven. Fill me with love and concern for my brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who live with me. Comfort me when I am sick, lonely or depressed. Teach me how to take part ever more reverently in the Holy Mass. Give me a greater love of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Pray for me now, and at the hour of my death. Amen. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Grant us peace. ST. JOSEPH, Chosen by God to be The Husband of Mary, The Protector of the Holy Family, The Guardian of the Church. Protect all families In their work and recreation And Guard us on our journey through life. (Repeat – Lamb of God, etc.) ST. JOHN, Beloved Disciple of the Lord, Faithful priest. Teacher of the Word of God. Help us to hunger for the Word. To be loyal to the Mass And to love one another. (Repeat – Lamb of God, etc.)
KNOCK NOVENA BUS on the following dates:. Sunday 19th and Tues. 21st August. Pick up Belmont 11am, Banagher Library 11.15am, Cloghan Bus Stop 11.25am, Ferbane Library 11.30am, Doon Cross 11.40am, Ballinahown Church 11.45am.Book Egans, Belmont 087 9744689
LOCAL W’end BUS locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Until Sept 30th, offering 3 buses linking Clonmacnois (9:00/12;30/16:00hrs from Monastic site) to Shannonbridge (Tourist Office) 9:15/12:45/16:15hrs) on to Tullamore via Lough Boora returning at 11:40/15:15/18:35hrs to S’bridge and 11:55/15:30/18:50 hrs to Clonmancoise. Buy Tickets on bus Child €3 (€5 return) Adult €6 (€10 return). Connect in Tullamore with other services to Birr/Banagher/Clar/Daingean etc all in one ticket. Phone 057 8692168
THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS PRAYER GROUP - Every Monday night at 8pm offered for the Priesthood and religious life at Aodh and Carmel Horan’s house, Coolfin, Banagher, Eircode R42 C524. Phone 087 2072996.
CONGRATULATIONS - To all our young people who received their Leaving Certificate results this week. We pray that they will be guided by the Holy Spirit as they continue in their choice of career.
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 13th September. Subsequent pre-baptism meeting on Thursday 18th October. Parents are asked to contact their loc al priest about attendance at these meetings
DOON / SHANNONBRIDGE GAA /LOTTO The winning numbers in last week’s lotto draw were 6, 21, 22, 24. No jackpot winner. Two match 3 winners. This week’s jackpot is €4,800 and the draw will be held in Doon on Monday 20th August
SOCIAL DANCE IN CLOGHAN HALL
Friday 24th August Dancing to : Blue Ridge Country Music Band 9.30pm Everyone Welcome.
Friday 24th August Dancing to : Blue Ridge Country Music Band 9.30pm Everyone Welcome.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Se pt 2nd 2019. Ceremonies commence 2:30p.m. Bus running as normal. Times to be confirmed closer to time. Costs including breakfast and dinne (provisionally €32) . Booking at 086 8776273
WORLD MEETING OF
FAMILIES
Tuesday 21st August
Official Opening, St. Mel’s Cathedral
Evening Prayer, 7.30pm
Families from every Parish in the Diocese are warmly welcome
Wednesday 22nd - Friday 24th August
Pastoral Congress, RDS
Keynote speakers, workshops, exhibitions daily.
Saturday 25th August
Festival of Families, Croke Park, 6.30-8pm
Pope Francis presiding
Local Bus Bus departing Pastoral Area Banagher 12,Cloghan 12:15, Ferbane 12:30, Ballinahowen 12:45pm (arrive 3pm, Gates open 4, Event 6:30-8:30p.m.)Fare €10 (under 16s free).
Sunday 26th August
Solemn Eucharistic Celebration, Phoenix Park, 3pm. Chief Celebrant: Pope Francis
3 locals buses departing pastoral area for Kylemore Coach Park Area, Inchicore. (Our designated arrival times for there (between 8:30-10:30am) and Mass tickets to come to us in Monday post. We will notify you of our Amended Bus Departures times when we are informed when we must arrive at Bus Park ) Tickets distributed on bus. Bus fare €10, U16 free. Those travelling to Phoenix Park. walking shoes and raingear, There are food outlets on site, but you may wish to bring something to eat and drink.
please note prohibited items listed.
(See copy on Parish notice board.)
Fáilte roimh ár bPápa
Official Family Prayer World Meeting of Families 2018 God, our Father, We are brothers and sisters in Jesus your Son, One family, in the Spirit of your love. Bless us with the joy of love. Make us patient and kind, gentle and generous, welcoming to those in need. Help us to live your forgiveness and peace. Protect all families with your loving care, Especially those for whom we now pray: Increase our faith, Strengthen our hope, Keep us safe in your love, Make us always grateful for the gift of life that we share. This we ask, through Christ our Lord, Amen
Mary, mother and guide, pray for us. Saint Joseph, father and protector, pray for us. Saints Joachim and Anne, pray for us. Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, pray for us.
PRESENTING THE PAST-
PRESERVING THE FUTURE
As part of Heritage Week, there will be a photographic exhibition of Clonmacnois over the last two centuries in Teampall Chiarain from Thursday 23rd August to Sunday 2nd September. Admission Free Sunday 26th
THE JOY OF LOVE
Lo-ve is patient, and love is kind. Love is not resentful; it is not rude. Love is not arrogant, nor boastful, nor jealous, but love rejoices, rejoices in the truth Refrain The joy of love, a joy for all God’s family, The joy of love transcending time and space. Our Love for each other mirrors God the Father’s love.The joy of love: a joy for all the earth
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