Clonmacnois Parish

August 23rd  2020

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

     WEB  shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

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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..