Clonmacnois Parish

August 23rd  2020

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

     WEB  shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

www.facebook.com/Parish-of-Clonmacnois  

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

St. Ciaran’s Church Shannonbridge

Saturday 22nd August  [Eve of 21st Sunday] 7p.m. Louis Darcy

Mon Aug 24th (Mass 7pm Clonfanlough) St. Bartholmew, Apostle

Tues 25th Aug 10a.m. (St. Louis & St. Joseph Calasanz)

Wed 26th August 10a.m. 

Thurs 27th August 7p.m.  (St. Monica)

Fri 28th August  (No Mass)Passion of John the Baptist

Sat 29th August  7p.m. Pro Populo

 St. Ciaran’s Church  Clonfanlough

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday 23rd August 2020 @ 10:30a.m. Online

Mon Aug 24th 7p.m. St. Bartholmew

Sunday 30th August 10:30a.m. Harry Kearns anniv

OFFERTORY Aug 15 & 15th th 2020  €575

(Envelopes at Morans Gala or Clonfanlough Pier

RECENT DEATHS Your prayers are requested for the soul of Maureen O’Shea (Née Kelly) late of Carrowkeel who died recently in New York in her 92nd year. (Sister of Etna Dolan, Peetie & Margaret McEvoy).

SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO RESULTS Aug 17th Draw 15-18-22-25 No Jackpot winter, 1 Match 3’s. Prize now stands at €16,200. Next draw Aug 24 in Doon (Facebook)

GIANNA CARE - Offers practical and counselling support to mothers who may be struggling with, or have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy. We are seeking the following items: Baby clothes and baby blankets for newborn babies, new and second-hand (if in good condition). Nappies for newborn babies. Baby wipes, baby wash, baby lotion, baby shampoo, nappy cream. We will be holding a collection for these items on Saturday 29th August from 12 noon to 1.30pm at Ferbane Heritage Centre. Enquiries to Sheila 087 6438380.  Also collecting Sat 29th August in Banagher Square 2-3:30p.m.  (queries to Corrinne 087– 3364418). Also collecting in Banagher for the homeless water, crisps, chocolate snacks, toiletries. Thank you. email giannacaremidlands@gmail.com

 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”

 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nothing but Jesus - Donal Neary S.J.

We all need some statements like Peter’s that give a rock and a meaning to life. It gives us a clue of where we belong at deeper levels. We all need statements that express our faith in God. For Peter it was his faith in Jesus, the son of God. This would keep him going all of

his life, even at times of unfaithfulness and danger. He could never forget that he had said, ‘you are the Christ, the son of the living God’. We might wonder who or what is a living God for us? Where we might put our basic trust?

What is it that, if taken away, we would be lost without? We can give our lives to family, country, a political party, money. Some of these are worth our trust and some not so much. We need the rock that Peter found in Jesus. He was called the rock only because of his

relationship with Jesus Christ, the one who calls forth our faith and love and gives our lives a huge meaning.

It’s not that we have nothing but Jesus - it’s that we can integrate all that is important in life within our trust in him. It is God who reveals Jesus to us. We want to give this to our younger people - a rock they can stand on in life, which nothing can demolish. This is Jesus, and in him all is created. Recall strong convictions in your life. Ask that they may be strengthened. Lord, be my rock, my stronghold, my safety

 The number of people with the coronavirus in Ireland has risen sharply despite the government restrictions. Twice as many cases were announced last week. There were sixtyeight news cases last Sunday. We must be vigilant as there is still danger and threat to our lives from the virus. The authorities advise us to: Maintain social distancing, keep two meters apart fromother people.Meet people out of doors as far as possible. Practise hand washing. Wear a face mask in all public places.Download the Covid-19 App.                      

      

PRAYER TO ST. BARTHOLMEW Feast Day 24th August O Glorious Saint Bartholomew, Jesus called you a person without guile and you saw in this word a sign that he was the Son of God and King of Israel. Obtain for us the grace to be ever guileless and innocent as doves. At the same time, help us to have your gift of faith to see the Divine hand in the events of daily life May we discern the signs of the times that lead to Jesus on earth and will eventually unite us to him forever in heaven.  Amen

A PRAYER FOR THIS TIME  Lord Jesus, generous healer, stay with us in our time of anxiety and sorrow. Be with those who have died from the virus. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace. Be with the families of those who are sick. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know your peace.  Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk. May they know your protection and peace. Amen

 CHURCH COLLECTIONS – Many thanks to all in these most difficult times who so kindly continue to contribute to our collection every week. Thanks to Morans Gala for facilitating envelopes being left off.  We will continue to pray with and for you all each day. If anybody wants to offer financial support to our Church you can do so by electronic transfer if it is more convenient to do so. Our bank details are as follows:- Clonmacnois Parochial Account. BIC-BOFIIE2DXXX     IBAN-IE90BOFI90368011629381 Make sure to put your name and/or your envelope number in the reference section. Your generous contribution enables the parish to meet all ongoing expenses. God protect you and yours.

 A PRAYER …….Lord, you are . . .

 Lord, you are my island, in your bosom I rest You are the calm of the sea, in that place I stay You are the song of the birds, in that tune is my joy You are the breaking waves on the rock, your praise is echoed in the swell You are the Lord of my life, in you I live You are the Lord of eternity, to you I commend my spirit – Amen

 

FACE COVERINGS In solidarity with the vast majority of our fellow citizens who actively promote and pursue as safe an environment as possible – in their homes, their places of work and places where they shop or gather, the Diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnois now ‘strongly recommends’ the wearing of face coverings in addition to the continuation of social distancing and sanitising in all its Churches and buildings as public Masses and services resume

 

Buíochas from Trócaire A very big Thank You to parishioners who this year donated  €1,670 euros (plus €450 in private donations) to the Trócaire Lenten Campaign. In the year of the pandemic, when we had to close our Churches in the middle of Lent so this generosity is very much appreciated and will be used by Trócaire to bring comfort and support to the many in this world who simply do not have what we take so much for granted.

The Parish of Eyrecourt, Clonfert and Meelick celebrated on August 14th  the reopening of the newly renovated Church and Shrine of Our Lady of Clonfert. Well done to Fr Declan Mc Inerney,PP all the Parishioners and all those who helped make this wonderful project a reality.

WEST OFFALY TRAINING  continues to offer new and exciting training courses delivered over the Zoom platform, e.g. Aug 25th, Kids Computer Course; Sept 14th, Train the Trainer; Sept 16th, Understanding Autism; Sept 21st, ECDL. For further information Call 0868413082 or email westoffalytraining@gmail.com

ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week 8 – 8 p.m. by calling 0818 222 024

   A NOTE ON SACRAMENTS

Primary School returns on Sept 1st.with last years 6th Class group hopefully settled in by then into their new schools. Our best wishes to our school leavers.

Everything is very unstable at the moment and hopefully our First Communion Day of Sept 26th at 12 Noon in Clonfanlough will go ahead as planned.

I’m consulting parents on possible dates/venues for Confirmation. Situation is not ideal– but everyone is being so good about this. Thank you..

  

 

 

 

  

 CLONMACNOIS PARISH NEWSLETTER AUGUST 16th 2020

Clonmacnois Parish

August 16th  2020

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

     WEB  shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

www.facebook.com/Parish-of-Clonmacnois                   

 

(Pic by Marian McManus)

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

St. Ciaran’s Church Shannonbridge

3 COUNTY LOCKDOWN  to 23rd Aug –all Masses online, churches open for private prayer. Donations via Moran’s Shop or at  Offetory box Clonfanlough  church gate pier  Sunday till 12 Noon

[Vigil of 20th Sunday] Saturday 15th August 7p.m. Online

-George, Kieran & Richard Hynes (Anniv).

-Eugene Harte (Anniv)

Monday 17th August 10:00am Online O.L. of Knock

Tuesday 18th 10:00a.m. Online

Wednesday 19th 10:00a.m. Online

Thursday 20th August 10:00a.m. Online(St. Bernard)

Friday 21st August 2020 Eugene Tomney Memorial (St. Pius X. Pope)

Saturday 22nd August 2020 Queenship of Mary

Saturday 22nd August  [Eve of 21st Sunday] 7p.m. Pro Populo

 St. Ciaran’s Church  Clonfanlough

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday 16th August 2020 @10:30a.m. Online

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday 23rd August 2020 @ 10:30a.m. Online

OFFERTORY Aug 9th 2020  €275

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.

SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO RESULTS Aug 10th Draw 6-15-24-26 No Jackpot winter, 3 Match 3’s. Prize stands at €16,000. Next draw Aug17

 MARY’S ASSUMPTION

This Saturday we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady. The Irish people called this day Lá Fhéile Muire san Fhómhar, Mary’s Feast in Autumn. Devotion to Our Lady is a feature of our faith because she is the Mother of God; the mother of our Saviour. She accepted the Word of God in her heart and body and she gave life to the world. Every time we say the Hail Mary, we ask Our Lady to protect us especially at the hour of our death when we stand before the Judge of the living and the dead. The 15th-23rd August is National Heritage Week organised by the National Council of Ireland. It is the most comprehensive heritage event in Ireland but this year there will be no assemblies due to the Coronavirus, but people may participate in the events online. We have a rich heritage in Ireland including storytelling, singing, craft, sport, music, blessed wells, Mass Rocks, monuments, flora, fauna, natural habitats, rivers and lakes. Let us respect and conserve it. God be praised forever.

 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time WOMAN, YOU HAVE GREAT FAITH

This is the only occasion in which Jesus was outside Jewish territory. He visits the region of Tyre and Sidon, modern-day Lebanon, where He is approached by a Canaanite woman who pleads with Him to heal her daughter. It’s a puzzling encounter. At first, He appears to ignore her. Then he seems almost indifferent to her appeal, reminding her that His mission is to “the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” The woman’s persistence wins out in the end. She is the only person in the New Testament who manages to change Jesus’ mind, or so it seems! More likely, He is testing her faith and showing her that God’s delays are not His denials. God tests; Satan tempts! He doesn’t test us to  see if we are worthy, but to see if we are ready. Sometimes He stands back in order to increase our desire for Him and our appreciation if His  gifts. We see in the words and actions of this unnamed woman, an “outsider” and a “foreigner”, the very essence of the faith journey. As people of faith, we will be tested often; we will experience the silence of God, but the challenge is to wait and to persevere. Perseverance separates the winners from the losers in sport and in life and in faith. “Woman”, said Jesus, “you have great faith”.

 NOTICE FOR OFFALY PARISHES

August 8th 2020
Dear Father,
In accordance with the latest Government measures to address the spread of the virus all public Masses and Church ceremonies in the  County Offaly part of our diocese are suspended for a period of two weeks from midnight Friday August 7th.
 
The only exception is a Funeral Mass where the guidelines specifically state that Attendance at a funeral service and burial or cremation ceremony should be limited to 25 people.
 
Churches remain open for private prayer.  Masses can be broadcast online, without a congregation.
 
This is difficult news for everyone in the community but is it a measure taken to safeguard health and life.  For parishes it means that Confirmations and Baptisms and perhaps some other ceremonies will have to be rescheduled once again.

The Government advice is available at https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/7b237-special-advice-for-those-living-in-kildare-laois-and-offaly-friday-7-august-2020/
 
With every good wish,
Francis Duffy
Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois

 From M to M for M.M. 

(From Malin to Mizen for Multiple Myeloma)

Many parishioners know John O'Regan, one of our friendly Tour Guides in Clonmacnois Visitor Centre. A few weeks into our lockdown, John was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and is currently undergoing treatment at Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore, Ireland.

His son Kevin (with a wonky knee & childlike trust)  is undertaking a 1,000 mile cycle from Malin to Mizen Head (with many scenic detours- including ourselves!).  The goal is to raise funds and awareness and he would love to meet up with people, or even better cycle part of the way with him.

Monday, August 24th should see Kevin cycle from Athlone to Kinvara (via Clonmacnois). I can give the other route sections—just ask.  Cyclists welcome! If you prefer funds can be left in trust with me.

instagram : KEVINOREGAN89 www.multimplemyelomaireland.org. 

Email kevin.oregan89@gmail.com

Ph 089 499 7514 / 086 1500505

“Taken Up Body And Soul….” - Fr. Kevin Lyons From his cross, Jesus entrusted his mother to the care of St. John. Legend has it that John left Jerusalem with Mary and took her to the city of Ephesus on the shores of the Aegean Sea. There he provided her with a dwelling and some believe that it was from this location that Mary, aged legend relates about the mid sixties, was assumed into heaven. On November 1st 1950, Pope Pius XII declared solemnly that ‘The Immaculate Mother of God, Mary ever virgin, when the course of her earthly life had concluded, was taken up body and soul into heaven’. Mary’s original home, destroyed by earthquakes, was rebuilt on its foundation and is now a shrine. I was privileged to celebrate Mass there in 1974. The Church sees Mary’s image in the Book of Revelations as ‘The woman robed with the sun, the moon under her feet and on her head a crown of 12 stars’ (Rev. 12:1).

Today we pause and celebrate a woman who stands out as a model of service and discipleship for all of us. Remember how Elizabeth greeted Mary at Ain Karim ‘How does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?’ At a time when we hear the disciples ask the wrong questions – Who is the greatest? How often must I forgive? – Elizabeth’s question is spot on. How is it I am so blessed? That is the question that will lead us to a better life. This is the question the saints have asked, that Mary asked. This is the question that, if we ask it, will give us the strength to endure the hardships of life, and perhaps more important, will ensure that blessings will not go unnoticed. What a sad life to be blessed and not know it! In Luke and the Acts of the Apostles we encounter a woman who is at once our mother and our guide. Mary is a mother, not only in the sense that she agreed to give birth to Jesus, but she also allowed herself to be inspired and directed by the living word of God in all she said and did. Mary agreed to ‘mother the word’, to ponder it and to bring it to birth in words and deeds, ‘blessed is the womb that bore you … blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it (Luke 11). It is Mary’s privilege to sing the Magnificat, a song composed of an amalgam of texts from the Hebrew Scriptures, all of which are shown as coming to fulfilment in Jesus. Mary’s song also anticipates what Jesus will preach regarding wealth and power. Some may covet both but it has no lasting value in God’s eyes. Rather it is those who are poor and lowly who are God’s cherished ones. Through Simeon in the Temple, Luke announced that Mary would be the humble participant in the saving but sorrowful act of salvation, ‘your own soul a sword shall pierce’ (Luke 2: 35). Mary was inconspicuous but nevertheless present at every moment in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and she remained present to the disciples in the post-Easter era. In her capacity as mother and guide, Mary continues to be a living resource for all of us.

  

 

 

 

 

 CLONMACNOIS PARISH BULLETIN AUGUST 9th 2020

Clonmacnois Parish

August 9th  2020

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

     WEB  shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

www.facebook.com/Parish-of-Clonmacnois     

              

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

St. Ciaran’s Church Shannonbridge

3 COUNTY LOCKDOWN  to 23rd Aug –all Masses online, churches open for private prayer. Donations via Moran’s Shop or at  Offetory box Clonfanlough pier  Sunday till 12 Noon

19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sat. August 7th 7:00p.m.   Online

Monday 10th August 10a.m. (St. Lawrence) Online

Tuesday 11th Aug 10a.m.  [Special  Intn]Online

Wednesday 12th August  10a.m.Online

Thursday 13th  August 10a.m.Online

Fri 14th Aug 10a.m. (St. Maximilian Kolbe)Online

Eve of Assumption  Friday 14th Aug 7p.m. Online

 

[Vigil of 20th] Saturday 15th August 7p.m. Online

-George, Kieran & Richard Hynes (Anniv).

-Eugene Harte (Anniv)

 

 St. Ciaran’s Church  Clonfanlough

Sunday 9th August 2020 @10:30a.m.  Sean Rohan (1st Anniv). Online

Sat15th Aug ‘20@ 10:30a.m. Mass of Assumption

Sunday 16th August 2020 @10:30a.m. Online

OFFERTORY Aug 2nd 2020  €540

DEATH - Please pray for the repose of the soul of Dan Harney  (Athlone Bealnamulla)  father of Helen Darcy Clonmacnois died July 27th  Elizabeth Burke, Kilclare, Carrick-on-Shannon, mother of Fr. Sean Burke, Mohill. May they rest in peace

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.

 19th  SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

‘TELL ME TO COME TO YOU ACROSS THE WATER’ ‘When you walk through the storm, hold your head up high’. These words from the famous Liverpool F.C. anthem ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ come to mind as we reflect on the dramatic episode described in today’s Gospel extract. Peter leaps from the boat to go to meet Jesus. When he keeps his eyes on Jesus, he literally walks on water and is safe. When he looks down, he falters and sinks. If we lose sight of Jesus, we will falter. If we keep our eyes fixed on Him, we will be able to negotiate even the harshest storms. The episode is also a reminder to us that the Lord is constantly inviting us to step out in faith, to change, to grow, to explore new paths, to reach for new horizons, to reach our full potential. More importantly, He is telling us that He will always be there to hold us up when we fall and fail. We will not walk alone. ‘When you step out in faith, you walk into your purpose’. If you never venture out of the pond that you are in you will never know that there is a sea, an ocean’.

 A WISE HEART

THERE is a language of the head that

we need to know to plot a way through the varied decisions we need to make in life. There is a wisdom of the heart we need to know too to make up for the limitations of the head. Because sometimes the heart can see what the head can miss. And vice versa. Both a ‘discerning judgement’ and a ‘wise heart’ help us to make right choices for ourselves, choices that in turn are right for others

SHANNONBRIDGE GAA   LOTTO

The numbers drawn were 3-15-28-29.  No Jackpot winner– No Match 3’s , Jackpot stands at €15,800.  Tickets can be bought from the usual outlets, Moran’s shop & now Supermac's in S’bridge, members of the club executive& players. Many thanks for your support.Next draw on Facebook Live. The club lotto can now be played online via the Clubforce app and website. Once online,pick  Shannonbridge GAA as participating club

The annual Youth 2000 Summer Festival is Ireland's largest Catholic Youth event, but this year, for the first time, it will be streamed live on the 14th-16th of August. Hear talks and workshops from some of the best Catholic speakers including Fr. John Harris OP, Dr. Scott Hahn, John Pridmore, Petroc Willey (University of Steubenville), Katie Ascough, Sr. Colleen Mattingly, Sr. Mary Hanrahan, Bill Keimig (University of Steubenville), Beth Davis (Blessed is She) and others from Ireland and around the world. Youth 2000 Ireland 's motto is 'Youth leading Youth to the Heart of the Church' and we do this by leading Eucharistic-centred festivals, retreats and prayer meetings throughout the country. Register FREE at www.youth2000.ie/summerfestival2020. 

THREE 30 MINUTE CONFIRMATION VIDEOS ‘Come Holy Spirit’ - have been produced in preparation for Confirmation. They honour and complement the good work already carried out in schools. All three are now available on www.icatholic.ie. They can also be accessed via our own website www.ardaghdiocese.org.

ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL - We are taking registrations now for the second running of our online Summer School ‘Theology, Spirituality and Religious Experience’ starting on August 10th. Please use the following link https://bit.ly/2BYPmXa

GIANNA CARE - Offers practical and counselling support to mothers who may be struggling with, or have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy. We are seeking the following items: Baby clothes and baby blankets for newborn babies, new and second-hand (if in good condition). Nappies for newborn babies. Baby wipes, baby wash, baby lotion, baby shampoo, nappy cream. We will be holding a collection for these items on Saturday 29th August from 12 noon to 1.30pm at Ferbane Heritage Centre. Enquiries to Sheila 087 6438380. Thank you.

 

 NOTE ON CONFIRMATION

Dear Parent

I write to you with a heavy heart to confirm the news you had heard regarding public health advice for our County. It means that following advice,  we cannot have Confirmation Aug 22^nd at 1pm in Ferbane Church. All Services are online while churches remain open for private prayer.  I have been in touch with Bishop Francis Duffy  to seek his direction and advice.  The present restrictions expire at Midnight on Sunday August 23^rd. I cannot see it is helpful to defer Confirmation  to the following weekend (Aug 29/30) when we cannot predict the success or not of these measures in suppressing the Virus. The goal is to prevent community transmission so Confirming the children is one thing- it would  also make family gatherings practically impossible. (capped at 6)

To queries of outdoor gatherings- the public health advice is a maximum of 15 people. Having a “Car Park” style Confirmation with people coming in intervals to be Confirmed would not be worthy of the Sacrament. Clonmacnois Site is also closed down- even if it were not, permission would be needed from OPW nationally.

This is a public health emergency, which I know we all struggle with. I am aware of the commitments, cost and sheer emotional toll all this is taking on you. But we need to be patient.  Confirmation can wait until we have a clearance from the authorities and celebrate worthily and fully and safely.

Please be assured of a place in my prayers for you as we all endeavour to keep one another safe. Beannachtaí

Tom Cox (Adm.)

 ONE DAY .

. . . as he began his daily prayer, a holy hermit saw passing by a mother begging for food for her hungry child. They were badly dressed, had no shoes and were part of a larger group of people, moving around the country desperately searching for help. Seeing them, the holy man turned to God and  said “Great God! How is it that such a loving Creator can see so much suffering and yet do nothing about it?”And deep within his heart he heard God reply “I have done something

about it. I made you.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Clonmacnois Parish

August 2nd  2020

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

     WEB  shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

www.facebook.com/Parish-of-Clonmacnois                   

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

St. Ciaran’s Church Shannonbridge

18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sat August 1st 7p.m.

Mon Aug 3rd 10a.m. Mass

Tues Aug 4th 9am. Mass

Wed Aug 5th 10a.m. Mass

Thurs Aug 6th 7p.m. Mass (Eve 1st Friday)

Fri Aug 7th 10a.m. Service

Sat. August 7th 7:00p.m.  

 St. Ciaran’s Church  Clonfanlough

Sunday, August 2nd 2020 @ 10:30a.m. Pro Populo

Friday Aug 7th 2020 7p.m. Mass

Sunday 9th August 2020 @10:30a.m.

Please note that there is NO 7pm mass on Sunday Evening in Ferbane Church until further notice.

PHASE 3 CONTINUES  to August 10th  (max indoors 50)

OFFERTORY July 26th 2020  €520  

CEMETERY  WEEKEND

This weekend  we remember and pray for all our dear departed loved ones and especially those who have been laid to rest in our cemetery in the past year. May they rest in peace. Amen

Cemetery Prayer.\

May God’s perpetual light shine upon

the faces of all laid to rest here. May the lives they lived in our homes continue to inspire and to guide 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 the gentle Summer rains fall like tears from the skies of Heaven to bless them.

May the wild flowers and the Summer meadows whisper their prayer in the gentle breeze of silence.

May the birds of the dawn chorus sing their prayer of the beauty and joy of Heaven.

May we always reverence this sacred clay as the holy ground that holds seeds of hope. May each time we visit, walk, sit, pray and listen here bring us closer to the heart of God’s kindness.

May the Angels guide them, the Saints protect them

and the prayer of Mary hold them in the

light

 Amen.

 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”

 18th  SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

‘GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT’ The ‘Feeding of the Multitude’ is the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels. Its’ significance lay in the fact that it recalled the feeding of the chosen people with manna in the desert during the Exodus and it prefigured the institution of the Eucharist in the Upper Room on the first Holy Thursday evening when Jesus would feed the disciples with food infinitely more precious than manna, namely His Body and Blood. ‘There is nothing so great as the Eucharist’ (St. John Vianney). It is the supreme proof of the love of Jesus. It is the source and summit of the Christian life… Isn’t it thought-provoking that this miracle by the lake was made possible by the seemingly insignificant gift of five loaves and two fish. The little we have to offer, if given generously, will always be more than enough. With that in mind we should pray often the beautiful words composed by the Mexican poet Amado Nervo: ‘I’m only a spark, make me a fire; I’m only a string, make me a lyre; I’m only an ant-hill, make me a mountain; I’m only a drop, make me a fountain; I’m only a feather, make me a wing’.

 CONFIRMATION SATURDAY   August 22nd 1p.m. Ferbane

CHURCH  MINISTRIES

READERS S/bridge Aug 8 Kate Ryan  Clonfanlough Aug 9 Declan McEvoy

CHURCH CARE (Masks/Aprons/Gloves available in Church sacristy)                      S/Bridge Paula Claffey/Antoinette Kelly/Deirdre Kenny Clonfanlough   Aug Marian Devery/Ann Kelly

 AUGUST 4-8th Kids Summer Camp Shannonbridge (Ages 5-12)

Campa Solas set up by Darragh Fitzgerald and two other teachers will be held in Shannonbridge GAA pitch from Tuesday the 4th of August until Saturday 8th of August inclusive !It will take place from 10.00am- 3.00pm each day ! The camp will include several sports including G.A.A , Soccer and Tag Rugby as well as music, arts and crafts and outdoor activities like Orienteering! Price is €60 for the week for one child and €100 for two children from the one household !  Limited spaces available- to book get in touch with Darragh on 0851505959

SHANNONBRIDGE GAA   LOTTO

The numbers drawn were 8-11-22-28. There was one match 3 winner, Keith Hamilton Next week’s jackpot will be a spicy €15,400! Tickets can be bought from the usual outlets, Moran’s shop & now Supermac's in S’bridge, members of the club executive& players. Many thanks for your support.Next draw Shannonbridge, Aug 3rd. The club lotto can now be played online via the Clubforce app and website. Once online,pick  Shannonbridge GAA as participating club

SUPPORT LOCAL-STAY LOCAL It’s lovely to see a new business start. We welcome  Orla & Sean Clancy of the “Organic Kitchen” Cloghan who opened Friday 31st  at Fallons Bar. Shannonbridge. Together with Lukers inventive “Boatyard” venture it just goes to show a venturing spirit in the most challenging of times. We wish all concerned every success.

 Laid to rest Since we last gathered at     Clonmacnois  Aug 1st 2019-July 31st 2020

Sean Rohan Clonfanlough 9/8/2019

*Mary Ryan Bloomhill 21/9/19

*Josie B. Keenan, Creggan 1/10/2019

*Michael Naughton Ballivor 3/10/19

Kieran Rocke Shannonbridge 25/10.2019

*Kathleen Coffey Ballinahowen 1/11/2019

Mary Kate Dolan Clonlyon 15/11/19

Julia Dillon Clonmacnois 19/11/2019

Dan Edwards Carrowkeel 20/12/2019

Christeen Reynolds Ballinasloe/S'bridge 3/1/2020

Seamus Grennan Shannonbridge 14/1/2020

*Camillus (Milo) Egan Bloomhill 26/2/2020

*Kieran Heavin Lackaghmore 5/3/2020

Maureen Rock Shannonbridge 9/3/2020

*Patrick (Pat) Coughlan Moydrum Rd. 17/4/2020

*Marion Higgins UK & Shannonbridge

*Claire Wenger  Kinvara 27/7/20

Asterisk (*)  are funerals from other parishes..

Once again this year all the graves in our Parish Cemetery were blessed during the week. The Ceremony of Blessing may be viewed on our Parish Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/Parish-of-Clonmacnois                   

 Feast Days

Tuesday Aug.4 th St John Vianney, the Curé of Ars is the patron saint of priests.

Thursday Aug.6th  The Transfiguration of the Lord.

Saturday Aug.8th  St Dominic (1170-1221)

A Spaniard who founded the Order of Preachers (The Dominicans)

 FIRST FRIDAY CALLS  The last First Friday calls were done on Friday March 6th with no house calls allowed since then, due to the Lockdown. The protocol regarding priests calling to homes has now changed somewhat. The priest may now visit a home and bring Holy Communion if a member of the household request it. If you would like such a visit on the first Friday (August 7th) or at any time please contact me first Tom Cox 086 8319500 Due to a commitment on Friday morning, I plan my calls for late Friday afternoon

THREE 30 MINUTE CONFIRMATION VIDEOS ‘Come Holy Spirit’ - have been produced in preparation for Confirmation. They honour and complement the good work already carried out in schools. Two of the three are now available on www.icatholic.ie. They can also be accessed via our own website www.ardaghdiocese.org.

ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL - We are taking registrations now for the second running of our online Summer School ‘Theology, Spirituality and Religious Experience’ starting on August 10th. Please use the following link https://bit.ly/2BYPmXa

GIANNA CARE - Offers practical and counselling support to mothers who may be struggling with, or have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy. We are seeking the following items: Baby clothes and baby blankets for newborn babies, new and second-hand (if in good condition). Nappies for newborn babies. Baby wipes, baby wash, baby lotion, baby shampoo, nappy cream. We will be holding a collection for these items on Saturday 29th August from 12 noon to 1.30pm at Ferbane Heritage Centre. Enquiries to Sheila 087 6438380. Thank you.

DEATH - Please pray for the repose of the soul of Claire Wenger, Kinvara, Galway, aunt of Marian  Broderick, Esker;  laid to rest in Clonmacnois on July 30th.