CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN MAY 24th 2020

Clonmacnois Parish

Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/  0868319500

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

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Act of Spiritual Communion  “My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You have already come , and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen”

 

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

ASCENSION Wkend World Communications Day

Sat 23rd May 7p.m. Virtual First Communion Mass

Sun 24th May 10:30a.m. Peg & Andy Rocke

Mon 25th  Sts Bede, Gregory, Mary Magdalene de Pazzi   Dec’d members Cogivan family

Tues 26th 

Wed 27th St. Augustine of Canterbury

Thurs 28th

Fri 29th opt Meml  of Pope St. Paul VI

Sat 30th 6p.m.  Frances McHale M/M (died 20.4.20 U.K. sister of Myra Flannery Creevagh)

    Sun 31st. 10:30a.m.  Peoples Intentions

[All Masses streamed & available on Facebook  “Tom Cox” and “Parish of Clonmacnois” ] Type in  https://www.facebook.com/tomas.macconchoille

PENTECOST “CEREMONY OF LIGHT” Bishop Francis will lead a “Virtual” Ceremony of Light in St Mel’s Cathedral on the Vigil of Pentecost Sunday – Saturday 30^th May 2020 at 7 p.m. A very warm welcome to all the Candidates who are awaiting Confirmation. If you had a Candle ready as part of the Ceremony that would be a help.

Go to http://www.longfordparish.com/stmelstv.htm

MESSAGE FROM TRÓCAIRE  Every year Trócaire asks for your help during Lent to fund lifesaving programmes around the world. This year, of course, it was not possible to return Trócaire boxes through schools or parishes in the usual way. This is the worst possible timing coming just as the world’s poorest people need us most. Therefore, Trócaire are appealing to you to return your Lenten donation hopefully by Pentecost (May 31st) . Simply count or estimate what is in your box & donate in the following ways: 1. Online at www.trocaire.org 2. By phone: 1850 408 408 (ROI)  3. By post to Trócaire, Maynooth, Co. Kildare (ROI)  4. Locally– leave in Morans shop or via my letterbox The contents of each Trócaire box, no matter how small, come together to make a significant difference. This virus knows no borders, but neither does our compassion.

 

Offertory: Received this week Weekly €340  Annual Donation to Offertory  €760 [Total €1,100)

Easter Dues €2,120  Trócaire €790

Note: Sometimes people prefer to donate in 1 or a few payments. So figures can vary hence the “weekly” and “annual” distinction above.

 

FEAST OF THE ASCENSION

He was lifted-up while they looked on

Jesus returns to the home of the Father. The Age of the Spirit draws near. The birth of the Church is imminent. As He slips beyond the clouds, we get a glimpse of our final destination. His leaving is not abandonment but rather, the ultimate act of faith in us. D’imigh Sé romhainn; níor imigh Sé uainn. His mission is now in our hands, flawed as we are. This is a feast that speaks of the constant rhythm of beginnings and endings, points to our destiny and amazes us at the prodigal trust of the Saviour in the potential of His brothers and sisters

 

REFLECTION: Christians are an Easter people AND an Advent people AND a Christmas people AND an Epiphany people AND a Lent people AND a Holy Week people AND an Ascension people AND a Pentecost people AND a feasts of saints people AND an Ordinary Time people We have them all for a reason.

Coronavirus, Church and You: DCU’s Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education  has an important online survey recently made available. The Covid-19 pandemic has obviously had a profound effect on Church. As we pass the most severe period of lockdown, it seems a good time to assess how clergy and churchgoers have responded to the experience, and what they think the future might hold. The views of priests, religious and lay people are all welcome. To have your say go to: https://www.dcu.ie/materdei-centrefor-catholic-education/news/2020/May/Coronavirus -Church-You-Survey.shtml

 

Broadcast Mass on Radio and T.V.

Sunday 2pm RTENews Now Channels •

Mid West Radio (96.1FM)  - Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, 10.00 am •RTE TV Weekdays 10.30 a.m. on RTÉ News Now available on Saorview (channel 21), Sky (521), Virgin Media (200), Eir (517) •Radio Maria Ireland - Every day including Sunday at 10.00 a.m. Saorview, Channel 210. •Webcams are available on these websites: www.churchservices.tv www.mcnmedia.tv parishwebsites.ie

www.galwaybayfm.ie; (Sunday 11:30) Shannonside Radio 104.1FM Sunday 10.00am. Funerals: In the sad event of a parishioner dying we will do everything possible to honour them with a Christian burial. Current Government directives state while a funeral Mass may be held no more than 10 people in total may be in a church building for a funeral service. This is subject to on-going review.

Re-opening of Church Buildings: In phase 4, on  20 July, religious and places of worship, where sanitation, social distancing can be maintained.

Weddings and Baptisms: In phase 4, on 20 July, small social gatherings by family and close friends (e.g. small weddings, baptisms) limited to a maximum number of attendees for a limited period of time where social distancing can be maintained.

Newsletter by e-mail: Any person wishing to receive the parish newsletter by e-mail should email  clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com and enter “Newsletter “as the subject. The newsletter will be forwarded as a PDF  attachment

 

OUR LADY OF CLONFERT, I come to you, as one of your children, who will never forget the importance of a woman like you. I come because I believe in you. I come to say thanks for the past and the present and ask you to bless me in the future. You know me, you know how I live and you know my needs. Please help me especially when I need you most.  I have problems, worries and anxieties the same as everyone else - help me to cope. So often I would just love to give up when life hurts me and people betray me, but give me the courage never to lose heart. Bless my family, my life and my friends. Help me, no matter what happens to me in life, to believe, to trust  and to hope. Our Lady of Clonfert, pray for us.

 

NEW MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICE Anyone who would like to avail of this new service or knows of anyone  that would like to avail of it can contact 087 2410587

WORD OF THANKS  Sincere thanks to all those who so kindly continue to contribute to the various Church collections. We are extremely grateful and greatly appreciate your generosity in these challenging times. Thanks to Moran’s Gala &  Post Office  and staff for kindly facilitating the collection of the envelopes and Trocaire Boxes.

If anyone would like to offer financial support to the Parish you can do so by electronic transfer if it is more convenient to do so. The bank details are as follows.

BIC-BOFIIE2DXXX   

IBAN-IE90BOFI90368011629381

Name of Account: “Clonmacnois Parochial A/c  Please note your name or box number.

"HOOVES FOR HOSPICE"  Shannonbridge GAA & fellow Offaly Clubs are fundraising to build a level 3 Hospice Facility in Tullamore. We need more locals to help donate/rear/fund an animal.  Further details at http://h4h.midlandhospice.ie/ . Please call  086 8822451 or any Committee Member

FREE ACCESS TO “GROW IN LOVE” To help teachers students & parents during this difficult time we are granting free access. Logon to www.growinlove.ie Email:trial@growinlove.ie Password: growinlove

LOUGH DERG ONLINE RETREAT DAYS - Join the Lough Derg team on Sunday 24th and Wednesday 27th. For more information go to www.loughderg,org or email info@loughderg.org or call 01 71 9861518. To join the live Retreat go to www.loughderg.live from 10.30am on the days.

PENTECOST NOVENA : From this Sunday to next Sunday of Pentecost , these are the real “Novena Days”. Could I ask you to pray this coming week for the Holy Spirit of Jesus to come into our hearts our homes and our hospitals and bring our people comfort, strength, peace, healing and hope these anxious days. Simply pray the Mantra “COME HOLY SPIRIT, COME” OR “VENI SANCTE SPIRITUS” with Mary our Lady who prays our pandemic pain with us every day