Clonmacnois Parish

September 27th2020

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

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MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
St. Ciaran’s Church Shannonbridge
Sat 26th  7:00p.m. Vigil Mass Pro Populo
Mon 28th Sept 10:00a.m. Service of Word & Communion
Tues 29th 10:00a.m. Mass  Feast of St’s Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels
Wed 30th Sept 10:00a.m. Mass
 St Jerome (347-420) He is famous for having translated the bible into Latin.
 Thurs 1st Oct 7p.m. Mass St Thérése of the Child Jesus Also known as Therese of Lisieux, and The Little Flower, died on this date in 1897, in her early twenties. She was a Carmelite Sister.
FIRST Fri 2nd Oct 10:00a.m. Mass  The Guardian Angels We venerate the Guardian Angels, seeking their constant protection.
Sat 3rd Oct 7:00p.m. Vigil Mass
  St. Ciaran’s Church  Clonfanlough
Sun 27th @10:30a.m. 
FIRST Fri 2nd Oct 7p.m. Kieran & Gerard Kelly
Sun 4th Oct 10:30a.m. 26th Sun in Ordinary Time
Oct 4th St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226)
OFFERTORY Sept 19/20th €405
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 s . 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.
BAPTISM We welcome into the Christian Faith
Community of St. Ciaran's Cian Rory Kieran Kearns baptised on Sept 26th in St. Kieran's Church, Clonfanlough
FIRST FRIDAY Friday next is the First Friday. The same arrangements will apply as they did in September. Anyone not on the usual list who would like a visit please contact 086 8319500
Masks in Church: Whilst not obligatory it is recommended in the interest of personal and community health, masks can be worn in Church.
Orthodox Monastery of the Life-Giving Spring: Ard Ciaran, Shannonbridge invite all to come and visit whenever it suits -all very welcome.
 
 26th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
‘The first son thought better of it and went’.
In a sense, both brothers were wrong. The actions of the first son is more commendable. At first, he refused his father’s request to go to work in the vineyard. Then he found his better self and went. His change of mind reminds us that first reactions aren’t always the best. Second thoughts are worthwhile. It’s never too late to do the right thing. The second son agreed to go to the vineyard, but he didn’t go. He broke his promise. The world survives on the basis of people keeping their word. The destruction of our planet, the growth of division between peoples, the loss of confidence in institutions, the deepening uncertainty with regard to the future, can all be traced back to broken promises. For every promise there is a price to pay. The ideal for the Christian is to make promise and practice rhyme. When deeds and words are in accord, the whole world is transformed. Both brothers fell short!
 CHURCH  MINISTRIES 
READERS S/bridge Oct 3 Kieran O’Connor  Clonfanlough Oct 4 Noelle Daly
 CHURCH CARE  Shannonbridge:  Dolly Deeley, Eileen Quinn, Veronica Hynes Clonfanlough Sept Anne McEvoy/Eilish Egan Oct Eithne Rohan/Della Fitzgerald
Thanks to the 2 responses so far about updating Church Care Rota.  In this critical role we are thankful to so many for their dedicated service. I really don’t want to assume/presume or embarrass anyone by publishing Rota names if its not appropriate.  If you would like to continue, we invite you to “opt in” by contacting Fr. Tom Cox 086 8319500                 
 The Deep End - Good Intentions During the recent ‘lockdown’ due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people found themselves turning to nature. There was a surge of interest in gardening. We tended to flower beds, planted seeds, started herb gardens. Lots of people commented that they noticed the birds singing for the first time in years. In the midst of challenging times, we found ourselves tuning in to the wonder of God’s creation all around us. As life begins to return to ‘normal’, can we retain this sense of wonder and awe? In this Season of Creation, we are invited to discover the presence of God in creation, to give thanks for the gift of the earth, and to change our ways so that we may live in harmony with creation. This requires us to be constantly conscious of how we are living – to not just have good intentions but to follow through in our actions. In today’s gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the two sons who are asked to go and work in their father’s vineyard. The first son initially refuses, but then thinks better of it and gets to work. While the second son has good intentions, he doesn’t follow through. When it comes to caring for the earth, good intentions are not enough. Our actions matter. We may have been careless in the past but a change of heart is happening, right across our society. It all starts with our actions, as individuals and communities. As we emerge from a challenging few months, let us use the Season of Creation to reflect on how we can do better – to reconnect with God’s beautiful creation and do all we can to love and preserve it. ‘Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognise that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light.’ (Pope Francis, Laudato Si) -Triona Doherty
FIRST COMMUNION We congratulate the 10 Boys who received their First Holy Communion in St. Ciaran's Church, Clonfanlough on Sat 26th Sept at 12 Noon.
Charlie Bracken,      Conor Buckley       
Joey Butler,   Robert Dilworth
 Harry Guinan  Jack Kearns,
Keelan Kelly     Mark O Shea.
Jack Rohan, Jack Samuels
  We congratulate the children and their parents & thank our teachers & school staff who have patiently journeyed with the children to bring them to this day.
We hope and pray that the Eucharist will always give them hope, support and inspiration on their journey of life.
 DOON/SHANNONBRIDGE GAA CLUB LOTTERY Draw held 21.9.2020 Winning numbers 7-25-30-31 No Jackpot winner. No Match 3 winner. Jackpot now stands at €3,000. Draw  on Facebook Live Sept 28th
CONGRATULATIONS - To Naomh Ciarán ladies on being crowned Co. Champions yet again
MISSION MONTH October is Mission Month, a month where we are called to support and pray with and for our missionaries. Ireland has a long history of missionaries serving in the most deprived parts of the world and this tradition continues today with Irish missionaries working in many developing countries as well as in the developed world with projects that support and enable disadvantaged communities. During this month, parishioners are encouraged to pray for our missionaries abroad and those discerning the vocation to mission - we are also invited to support the work of the missionaries and this can be done on the weekend of October 17/18th where a special collection will be taken up.
PRAYER TO ST. THERESE O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, please pick for me a rose from the heavenly gardens and send it to me as a message of love. O Little Flower of Jesus, ask God to grant the favours I now place with confidence in your hands . . (mention in silence here) St. Therese, help me to always believe as you did in God's great love for me, so that I might imitate your "Little Way" each day. Amen
VOCATION PRAYER God our Father, send workers into your harvest.
May the Spirit we received in baptism
Touch the hearts of many
To offer themselves in priesthood, religious life
And other forms of service.
Give the parents and families of our diocese
The wisdom and courage to support young people
in searching for and following the call of God in their lives.
Amen
DAY FOR LIFE is the day in the Church's year dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. The Church teaches that life is to be nurtured from conception to natural death. This year's "Day for Life" is celebrated on Sunday, 4th October. Copies of the Bishops' message are availabel at the entrance to the Church.