Sunday, March 24, 2019

CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN MARCH 24th 2019


 ST. CIARAN  SHANNONBRIDGE
Sat 23rd 6:30pm Mass Harry Gunning
Mon 25th 10:00a.m. (Annunciation)                                    Private Intn
Tues 26th 10:00a.m. Mass
Wed 27th 10:00a.m. Mass
Thurs 28th 10:00a.m. Service
Fri 29th March   6:30p.m.  Hour for  the Lord – Mass, Adoration, Reconciliation.
Sat 30th March 10:00a.m. Mass
Sat 30th March 6:30p.m. Kieran Egan (1st A.) Clondelara
[Clocks go forward Tonight 30/3/19]

ST. CIARAN CLONFANLOUGH.   
Sun 24th 10:30a.m. Mass. 
Joseph Darcy&Sr. Damien Darcy

Fri 29th 7:00p.m. Hour fpr  the Lord.
Mass, Adoration, Reconciliation.
Sunday 31st March (Mothering Sunday)  10:30a.m. Peoples Intentions
OFFERTORY Mar 16/17th
€810
LENTEN ALMS Envelope falls dues this weekend. It funds the Diocese
CLUAIN CHIARAIN   Next Mass Wed. March 27th 2019 @ 7:30p.m. Celebrant: Fr. Packy Browne
BAPTISM We welcomed Baby Kieran Breen  son of Laura & John Paul last weekend.
DEATHS We pray for the souls of
Hubert (Louis) Darcy Shannonbridge
& Maura Green  formerly S’bridge
HOURS FOR THE LORD - In
each of the ten churches in our 4-parish pastoral area, during the coming 2 weeks, an ‘Hour for the Lord’ will be held. This will consist of a Mass of Reconciliation followed by 30 minutes of Eucharistic adoration, concluding with Benediction. During the adoration period, the priest will be available for confession. Each church will have a visiting priest, from another parish, to conduct the Hour. In our parish, these ‘Hours’ will be held as follows: Shannonbridge - Friday 29th at 6:30p.m., Clonfanlough Fri, March 29th  7p.m.

                                              
ARD CHARAIN                                                                                      
     Lenten Prayer  with Adoration  Wednesday   Nights 7-8pm.

SHANNONBRIDGE ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION Meeting Tuesday, 26th 10:45a.m                                          In Hall                                                 
      NEARBY MASSES. Sunday Clonfad 10am, B’sloe (Creagh) 10:30am, B’asloe (St. Michael’s (9:15.m.&12 Noon,High St. 12pm
LENTEN MEETING OF EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Tues 26th 8:00p.m. in Presbytery.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
The fig tree in the Gospel story produces no fruit, but it is given a second chance. The parable teaches us that our God takes no delight in punishing or cutting down, which is a far-cry from the harsh, unforgiving culture of today. He offers a second and a third chance. Our failure in the past does not determine what we can become in the future. We hear, however, that there will be a day of reckoning for the fig tree. There is such a thing as a last chance. We must not mistake God’s patience for His absence. He is gracious but He is just. We should seize the moment, then. My life is not a rehearsal. This is the only show, and we will have to give an account of our stewardship when our journey has run its’ course. There are only two times in life, now and too late!
                   MINISTRIES                                                  Shannonbridge:Sat  30th March @6:30p.m. Servr:Group 4 Darragh M, Isobel C.,RianC,Shane K.
Reader: Seamus Grennan
Euch. Minister Sinead Ryan
 Ch Care: Marian McManus, Catherina Slattery, Ann Corbett
Clonfanlough:Sun 31st Mar @10:30am
Server Grp 2. Neása T, Tadhg T, Eva S.
Reader: Della Fitzgerald Euch Min.:Mary Kelly
Ch Care–March Josie Egan/Betty Dolan

 DOON / SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO - The winning numbers in last week’s lotto draw
were 17, 19, 26, 30. No jackpot winner or
match 3 winner. £200 added to jackpot. This
week’s jackpot is €3,000 and the draw will be
held in Shannonbridge on Monday 25th March
BAPTISM PREPARATION - 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 11th April  from 8pm to 9pm. Next Meeting then Thursday  and Thursday 16th May. Please contact me before


TRACTOR RUN Shane Hynes Benefit Tractor Run Sunday, 31st March 2019 starting at Doon GAA Grounds Registration from 10am Tractors leave at 11:30am Sharp. All Tractors welcome, New & Old €25 per entry
SPRING STATIONS  Saturday, April 13th @ 11a.m. Kathleen Price’s (Shannonbridge)         
Shannonbridge Library open Thurs7-9pm       
FREE CPR TRAINING IN FERBANE
 LIBRARY - Tuesday 2nd April - If a relative had a cardiac arrest, would the general public know what to do? Training is a 40-minute awareness course delivered by an experienced Irish Heart Foundation instructor. Training is FREE and is for over 18’s. Booking essential - 090 6454259.
LOUGH BOORA HALF MARATHON & 5K - Sunday 7th April, 11am sharp in aid of three schools of special education - Gallen Community School, Le Chéile Lumcloon NS and Tullamore School Special Education. Please support.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION for Disabled Drivers Association on March  30th/31st.

ECO CONFERENCE: What are we leaving for our children? Guest Speakers: Dr.John Feehan Env. & Author, Duncan Stuart, Environmentalist and Karen Kennedy, Teagasc in the Longford Arms Hotel, Longford on Saturday 30th March 2019 from 9.30am-4pm. Snack and lunch provided booking essential. Text/phone Name to 087 7858706
 TUAR ARD - Upcoming events include: ‘Return of the Hero’ by Tuar Ard Film Club
on Tuesday 26th March at 8pm. Tickets: €5.
Rahan Drama Group presents ‘Nobody’s Talking to Me’ by Tommy Marron on Friday 29th March & Saturday 30th March at 8pm. Tickets: €10.
MOORE & CLONFAD DRAMA SOCIETY

Present for one night only… “Pretend Sick” after 3 sell out nights of this hilarious comedy on Saturday, 30th March 2019 in Moore Community Hally at 8p.m. Admission €10
TUAR ARD - Upcoming events include: ‘Return of the Hero’ by Tuar Ard Film Club
on Tuesday 26th March at 8pm. Tickets: €5.
Rahan Drama Group presents ‘Nobody’s Talking to Me’ by Tommy Marron on Friday 29th March & Saturday 30th March at 8pm. Tickets: €10.
QUIZ NIGHTS! In Killeens

Friday, March 29th @ 9:30p.m. in aid of Shannonbridge Tidy Towns
2) Friday, April 5th @ 9:30p.m. in aid of our GAA Minor Club Croke Park Trip.  €20 per table of 4 or €5 per person.. Raffle on the night
  DAILY LENTEN PRAYER
Today Lord, I choose life,
I choose your love and the challenge
to live it and share it,
I choose hope, even in moments of darkness,
I choose faith, accepting you as Lord and God,
I choose to let go of some part of my burdens,
day by day handing them over to you,
I choose to take hold of your strength
and power ever more deeply in my life.
May this truly be for me a time of new life,
of change, challenge and growth.
May I come to Easter with a heart open
to dying with you and rising to your new life, day by day. Amen
  The Diocesan Safeguarding Conference takes place on Tuesday, April 2nd, at 8 pm in St. Mel’s College, Longford. (Tea/Coffee @ 7. 30pm). The theme: Safeguarding: An ongoing challenge and a vital ministry in the church in Ireland. Teresa Devlin, CEO of the National Safeguarding Board for the Catholic Church in Ireland is the guest speaker. All are welcome.



             


































Saturday, March 16, 2019

CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN MARCH 17th 2019


 ST. CIARAN  SHANNONBRIDGE
Sat 16 th 6:30p.m. (Vigil)  Gerard  Greene & Parents Thomas & Catherine Greene
Sun 17th Ferbane 7p.m.
Mon 18th 10:00a.m. Mass St. Cyril
Tues 19th 10:00a.m. Mass St. Joseph
Wed 20th 10:00a.m. Mass
Thurs 21st 10:00a.m. Mass St. Enda
Fri 22nd 10:00a.m. Comm Service
Sat 23rd 10:00a.m.Mass
Sat 23rd 10:00a.m.Mass
Sat 23rd 6:30pm Mass Harry Gunning
ST. CIARAN CLONFANLOUGH. 
Sun 17th March 10:30a.m.
St. Patrick’s Day  Peoples Intn
Tues 19th 7:00p.m.
Sun 24th 10:30a.m. Mass. 
Joseph Darcy&Sr. Damien Darcy
OFFERTORY Mar 9th/10th
€1,000   
CLUAIN CHIARAIN   Next Mass Wed. March 20th 2019 @ 7:30p.m.
BAPTISM We welcomed Baby Zac Kenny into the Christian Community last weekend
CONGRATULATIONS to locals Saul & Adam O’Carroll, Jack Ryan, Matthew & John Devine & Sean Quirke who played in Garbally College double victory in the Junior & Senior Cup Rugby Connacht Schools Cup Finals
CHRISTCHURCH This week we cry the tears of Christchurch people, the latest city to know the meaningless horror of hatred and brutality. We in Ireland for many years have known the same story of violence - and this week we remember the story of Bloody Sunday and the blood shed, Catholic and Protestant, on our own island. We now thankfully know a better place …….Patrick, taught us the Gospel of Christ, the Christ who asked us to love our enemies and pray for those who hurt us . “Forgive them for they know not what they do” … may that prayer of Jesus be the only prayer on our lips this St. Patrick’s Day


ARD CHARAIN Lenten Prayer with Adoration Wednesday Nights 7-8pm.
SHANNONBRIDGE ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION Meeting Tuesday, 19th 10:45a.m                                          NEARBY MASSES. Sunday Clonfad 10am, B’sloe (Creagh) 10:30am, B’asloe (St. Michael’s (9:15.m.&12 Noon,High St. 12pm
LENTEN MEETING OF EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Wed 20th 8:30p.m. in Presbytery. Just to




 LÁ FHÉILE PÁDRAIG

For many people St. Patrick’s Day is no longer a
spiritual or religious occasion, but if we eliminate the religious aspect of this day we remove its very heart and soul. It is akin to leaving Christ out of Christmas. When Patrick came to these shores in the fifth century, he brought a message of hope and liberation to a people who were held in the grip of dark fears and superstitions. Using the shamrock as an illustration brought them the wonderful news
That God is a Father who cares, a Son who walks
with us, a Spirit who guides our steps. That simple message has sustained Irish people intimes of prosperity and times of persecution.  Today, then, is a call to Patrick’s children to reconnect with our faith roots; to salute those who, down the years, kept the flame burning, and to renew our commitment to pass-on the torch to the next generation. This is first and foremost a faith festival. Today is about
Preaching the shamrock not drowning it.
‘Dia linn ló ‘gus oíche, ‘s Pádraig Aspal Éireann’.
                   MINISTRIES                                                        Shannonbridge:Sat  23rd March @6:30p.m.
Servr:Group 3 Michael & Rachael C, Paddy R, Cliodhna F, Niamh C.
Reader: Eileen Quinn
Euch. Minister Dympna Fitzpatrick
 Ch Care: Dolly Deeley, Veronica Hynes
Clonfanlough:Sun 24th Mar @10:30am
Server Grp 1, Abigail K, RoryD, Grace D, Kate McC
Reader: Kathleen Guinan Euch Min.:Enda Molloy
Ch Care–March Josie Egan/Betty Dolan

 DOON / SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO - The winning numbers in last week’s lotto draw were 4, 10, 11, 28. No jackpot winner. Six match 3 winners. This week’s jackpot is €2,600 and the draw will be held in Doon on Tuesday 19th March.
BAPTISM PREPARATION - 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 11th April  from 8pm to 9pm. Next Meeting then Thursday  and Thursday 16th May. Please contact me b4!
SHANE HYNES   People have responded generously to parishioners selling tickets for this Benefit Night. If you haven’t got a ticket yet– contact us at Shannonbridge Gaa.
Benefit night on Saturday, March 23rd in Killeens. People will be selling tickets (€10) and your support is deeply appreciated.

TRACTOR RUN Shane Hynes Benefit Tractor Run Sunday, 31st March 2019 starting at Doon GAA Grounds Registration from 10am Tractors leave at 11:30am Sharp. All Tractors welcome, New & Old €25 per entry
SPRING STATIONS  Saturday, April 13th @ 11a.m. Kathleen Price’s (Shannonbridge)         
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BINGO NIGHT - In
Gleeson’s, Ferbane on Friday 22nd March.
Suitable for all ages. Proceeds to the Missions.
Your support would be appreciated.
TUAR ARD - Upcoming events include: ‘Return of the Hero’ by Tuar Ard Film Club
on Tuesday 26th March at 8pm. Tickets: €5.
Rahan Drama Group presents ‘Nobody’s Talking to Me’ by Tommy Marron on Friday 29th March & Saturday 30th March at 8pm. Tickets: €10.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO
LOURDES - The Ardagh & Clonmacnois pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from Sunday 26th May to Friday 31st May. Five nights fully inclusive price: €749. If you have never been to Lourdes why not make the pilgrimage this year.  To book your place please contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410812 or 2410811.
Shannonbridge Library open Thurs7-9pm       

 SHANNONBRIDGE BOOK LAUNCH  A Comprehensive History of Shannonbridge from 1600 to 1900 compiled by Brendan Ryan nd Laura Price will belaunced in the Community Hall, Shannonbridge on Saturday, 16th March at 8p.m. Mr. Michael Donegan will perform the launch; Dr. Michael Egan, Chieftain of the MacEgan  Clan, will be
guest speaker and Mr. Declan Ryan will act as M.C The book is in Hardback and consists of some 366 pages. Price is €25 (€20 on the night of the launch). Light Refreshments will be served. . All are Welcome


 “Go raibh an Tiarna libh”  “Agus le do spiorad féin”
A thiarna dean trocaire/ A Chríost dean trocaire/A thiarna dean trocaire

Is naofa, naofa, naofa thú, a Thiarna Dia na slua. Tá neamh agus talamh lán de do ghlóir. Hosanna sna harda. Is beannaithe an té atá ag teacht in ainm an Tiarna. Hosanna sna harda.

A Uain Dé, a thógann peacaí an domhain, déan trócaire orainn;(x2)
A Uain Dé, a thógann peacaí an domhain, tabhair dúinn síocháin.

Ag Críost an síol, ag Críost an fómhar;
i n-iothlainn Dé go dtugtar sinn.
Ag Críost an mhuir, ag Críost an t-iasc;
i líonta Dé go gcastar sinn.

Ó fhás go h-aois, is ó aois go bás,
do dhá láimh, a Chríost, anall tharainn. Ó bhás go críoch, ní críoch ach athfhás, i bParthas na ngrás go rabhaimid.
Hail, glorious Saint Patrick, dear saint of our Isle, On us thy poor children bestow a sweet smile; And now thou art high in the mansions above, On Erin's green valleys look down in thy love.  On Erin's green valleys, on Erin's green valleys, On Erin's green valleys look down in thy love.
Ever bless & defend the sweet land of our birth,  Where the shamrock still blooms as when thou wert on earth,  Our hearts shall still burn, wheresoever we roam, For God and Saint Patrick,& our native home.