SHANNONBRIDGE
Saturday, 26th October eve of 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
6:30p.m. Eileen, Sonny & Dessie Keena
Monday 28th 10a.m. Mass Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
Tuesday 29th 12 Noon Funeral Mass of Kieran Rocke (No 10a.m. Mass)
Wednesday 30th 10a.m. Mass St. Colman of Kilmacduagh
Thursday 31st 6:30p.m. Blessed Dominic Collins Oliver & Billie/Philomena Macklin
Friday 1st November 12 Noon Feast of all Saints - First Friday
Saturday 2nd November (All Souls) 6:30p.m. Maureen Claffey
CLONFANLOUGH.
Sunday 27th October 10:30a.m.10:30a.m. Peoples Intention
Friday 1st November 10:30a.m. All Saints
Saturday 2nd November (All Souls) 10:30a.m. Philomena Coolahan (18th Anniv)
Sunday 3rd November 10:30a.m.31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Kathleen & Michael Kelly (Lakefield)
CLUAIN CHIARAIN Mass Wed. 30 th October at 7.30pm
RECENT DEATHS Kieran Rocke S’bridge
COLLECTIONS: Offertory Oct 19/20th 2019 €880 Shrine €35 NOVEMBER DUES: In support of clergy are now due and may be handed in at any time over the next two weeks. Envelopes are provided for this purpose in your box
JOHN PAUL II AWARDS will take place in St Mel’s Cathedral next Sunday 27th October at 3pm.
IMPORTANT DATES 2020 - Confirmation: St. Kieran’s Church, Shannonbridge on Sunday 22nd March 3p.m.
First Holy Communion: Clonmacnois N.S. Saturday, May 23rd at 12 Noon St. Ciaran’s Church, Clonfanlough
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING on Tues, Nov 5th at 8p.m. in Shannonbridge.
MASS TIME CHANGE Thank you for nominating a choice of 7 or 7:30pm for Saturday Vigil Mass. The ballots are closed now and votes will be counted on Nov 5th and new time to begin ASAP
BEST WISHES to the ladies of Shannonbridge Community Services Group who are among 6 finalists out of 480 represent the Midlands Region in the “Community” Section of the National Lottery Good Causes Awards on November 2nd in Dublin.
The prayer of the humble man pierces the clouds’
The two men in today’s parable are worlds apart. The Pharisee was the model citizen, a pillar of society, law-abiding, upright, one of the ‘spiritual elite’. The Tax Collector on the other hand was despised by all, seen as corrupt, untrustworthy hy, the one to be avoided. When they come to the Temple to pray God ignores the externals and looks to the heart. The Pharisee is self-centred and arrogant, and there is nothing more irreligious than self-absorbed religion. He is actually praying to himself. The Tax Collector gets it right. He comes before God humble and repentant and his prayer is heard. ‘The prayer of the humble man pierces the clouds’. The message is clear. No person who is proud can pray. No person who despises a fellow human being can pray. True prayer is centred on God, and offered to God alone
Shannonbridge:Sat 2nd November @6:30 p.m.
Servers Grp3 Michael C, Rachael C, Paddy R, Cliodhna F, Niamh C
Reader: Kieran O’Connor
Euch. Minister John Mitchell
Ch Care:Anne Ryan,Lena Turley, Maureen Mitchell
Clonfanlough:Sun 3rd Nov @10:30am
Server Grp 3 Teagan D, Seán O’S, Callie H, AilishB
Reader: Anne Rohan Euch Min.:Kay Kelly Ch Care–Oct Eithne Rohan/DellaFitzgerald Nov Joey Rigney/Dorothy Darcy
We receive the beautiful grace of Indulgence by a visit to the cemetery for the first week of November. We can also receive that grace of indulgence by a visit to the church from 12 noon on All Saints Day November 1st to Midnight on All Souls Day November 2nd. Friday
Friday November 1st: Feast of All Saints:
Holy Day Mass @ 6:30p.m. (Thursday 31st) Vigil Shannonbridge) Friday 1st Nov 10:.30 am (Clonfanlough) & 12 Noon (Shannonbridge)
· Saturday November 2nd: All Souls Day: 10:30a.m. Clonfanlough
6:30pm (Shnnonbridge)
Prayer when visiting a Cemetery: May God’s perpetual light shine upon the faces of our loved ones who rest here. May the lives they lived in our homes continue to inspire and to g uide us on the way. May the memories we carry and share in stories, keep them part of our lives and part of our family. May each time we visit, walk, sit, pray and listen here bring us closer to the heart of God’s kindness. May the Angel’s guide them, the Saint’s protect them and the prayer of Mary hold them in the light. May God raise them up on eagle’s wings, bear them on the breath of dawn, Make them shine like the sun, And forever hold them safe and free in the palm of His hand. NOVEMBER INDULGENCES: 1. From 12 noon on 1st Nov until midnight on 2nd Nov, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion and prayed for the pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostle’s Creed. This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.
2. The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1st to 8th Nov. The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.
First Friday of November All Saints’ Day is also the First Friday of November.
A Prayer for Hallowe’en:
God of laughter and joy, keep our children safe as they embark on the revels this Hallowe’en. Light their way through the dark night and enfold them in your love. May the real treat in their lives be grace that multiplies in depth and breadth as they grow older. We pray this with all the saints in heaven. Amen.
Do This in Memory First Communion Programme ARRIVING IN THE CHURCH: Usually when we come into God's house we bow our heads or go down on one knee. This is called 'genuflection'. It shows respect and love for Jesus. We genuflect or bow in front of the tabernacle, the special place where Jesus is present at all times. Excerpt from 'Learning About the Mass with Kath and Quemen
DOON / SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO The winning numbers in last week’s lotto draw were 3, 5, 11, 13. No jackpot winner. Six match 3 winners. This week’s jackpot is €10,400 and the draw will be held in Doon on Tuesday 29th October.
CARE CARE OFFALY - DVD’s for sale ‘Songs from the Rambling House’. €10. Available from Sean Murphy, Belmont or Joe Kearns, Belmont.
LIST OF THE DEAD - November is a special time of the year for remembering all our faithful departed loved ones. There will be an opportunity to write a list of the departed of your family, which will be remembered in the celebration of the Eucharist in the two churches of our community
WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR - With Bethan Lee on piano; Elen Lloyd Roberts, Soprano; Beth Holding, accompanist and Dafydd Roberts as conductor is being held in St. Catherine’s Church, Hophill on Thursday 31st October at 7pm. Entry is FREE. Donations for Offaly Hospice welcome.
DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY 2020 - Takes place in Longford on the 9th/10th May 2020. Please tell us what issues you think should be a priority for the Diocesan Assembly and why. Please keep your submission to one page and forward it before the end of October to assembly@ardaghdiocese.org.
