CLONMACNOIS PARISH AUGUST 30th 2020
Clonmacnois Parish
August 30th2020
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 0868319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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A Prayer of Spiritual Communion Lord Jesus Christ, you promised to be with your church always, until the end of time. We long to experience your presence more deeply and more intimately, even when we cannot gather in person as church to celebrate Eucharist. We believe that you are present when we gather to worship. We believe you are present in your ordained minister and in your sacred word when the Scriptures are proclaimed. And we believe you are present when your sacred body and blood become our food and drink. Our relationship with you is truly grace. When I am not able to be physically present at the Eucharist with the community, help me to strengthen and deepen my relationship with you as I seek to encounter and serve you, not only in prayer but in all I meet, especially in the poor and needy of our world. Amen.
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
St. Ciaran’s Church Shannonbridge
Sat. Aug 29th 7p.m. Eve of 22nd Sunday in O.T.
Peoples Intention
Mon Aug 31st 9:00a.m. Mass
Tues. 1st Sept.: 10am Mass (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation)
Wed. 2nd: 10:00a.m. Srvce of Word & Communion
Thurs. 3rd: 7p.m. Mass (St. Gregory the Great)
Fri. 4th: 10am - First Friday. Thomas & Mary Coleman & dec’d family members
Saturday 5th / Sunday 6th September
7pm Vigil Mass
Sat 7p.m. James Downey (3rd A)
St. Ciaran’s Church Clonfanlough
Sunday 30th August 10:30a.m. Harry Kearns anniv
Fri 4th Sept 7p.m. Larry & Bridget Rohan
Sun 6th Sept 10:30a.m.
OFFERTORY Aug 22/23 €255 Monthly €365
(Envelopes at Morans Gala or Clonfanlough Pier 10:30 a.m. -12:15p.m.
SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO RESULTS Aug 17th Draw 8-22-27-32 No Jackpot winter, 2 Match 3’s. Prize now stands at €16,400. Next draw Aug 31 (Facebook Live )
FACE COVERINGS - The Diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnois ‘strongly recommends’ the wearing of face coverings in addition to the continuation of social distancing and sanitising in all its Churches and buildings for public Masses.
FIRST FRIDAY celebrated on Friday 4th Sept. The sick and housebound will be attended this week at the usual time. If you are housebound, but would like to be attended please contact Fr. Tom 086 8319500
PATTERN DAY 2020 Sadly with present restrictions (15 outdoors) it won’t be possible to hold this year
If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself, take up his cross and follow me.
In last Sunday’s Gospel Peter made an eager commitment to follow Jesus. Today, he is told that his choice will have a cost. The way of Christ is the way of the cross. As for Peter, so for us. The cross is the mark of the disciple from the Baptismal font to the grave. In essence, it means saying ‘no’ to self and saying ’yes’ to God. This will take us to places we would rather not go, but as St. Rose of Lima reminds us: ‘apart from the Cross we have no other ladder by which we may get to heaven’. We may be sure that there are no crown-wearers in heaven who were not cross-bearers on earth. By embracing the cross, we ripen. By carrying it willingly, we will find that it will carry us. In its’ shadow we learn that every trial has a triumph in it and each battle we face has a purpose. The cross is not a loss. It is actually the supreme sign of God’s love for us. To look at the cross is to feel loved and it is an invitation to love as He has loved us. ‘The cross is the school of love’ (Maximillian Kolbe).
12 Noon Michael Carty, Rian Claffey, Niamh Curley, Grace Fallon, Aoife Flannery, Alex Heavin, Shane Kelly, Harry O’Duffy, Luke O’Duffy, Sean O’Shea 2p.m. Isobel Claffey, Teagan Daly, Emily Darcy,, Rory Dunican, Katie Feighery, Cliodhna Fitzpatrick, Sarah Fitzpatrick
Amelia Ikhimioya ,Nathan Kelly, Ellie O’Duffy, Ruth Quirke
What equals 100% ? What does it mean to give MORE than 100% ? Have you ever wondered about those people who say they are giving more than 100% ? We have all been in situations where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 101% ? What equals 100% in life ? Here’s a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions.
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Is represented by:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Then:
H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11=98%
AND
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5=96%
BUT A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5=100%
AND,
just look how far the love of God will take you!
L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D 12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4=101%
Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that while hard work and knowledge will get you close and attitude will get you there, it’s the Love of God that will put you over the top! In these busy days of love, with much activity happening in getting our schools reopened, take a few moments to remember the Love of God, and how that love shows in the Blessings that we often take for granted.
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OFFALY PERSONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES - Are currently recruiting for Personal Assistants in Healthcare. The service provides support for people with disabilities in the community, assisting with daily living activities including personal care and meal preparation. The vacancies are located in Tullamore, Birr/Banagher and Portlaoise. No experience is required. Accredited training will be provided. Applicants must be eligible for a Community Employment Scheme. See jobsireland.ie. For information call Roisín on 085 8050539 or 057 9233832.
“VIRTUAL” KNOCK PILGRIMAGE Our Sept 6th Pilgrimage will be online Rosary 2:30p.m. Mass at 3pm with Bishop Duffy www.knockshrine.ie
SHANNONBRIDGE MEALS ON WHEELS would like to thank Fallons Bar for their kind invitation and hospitality to the Meals on Wheels Group.
Schools Reopening As our schools reopen this week, we are very conscious of the continued threat of the Covid-19 virus and the anxiety of parents, teachers and pupils. We hope and pray that all will be safe but we cannot underestimate the possibility of someone contracting the virus. All families have been informed of the safety measures and policies re: our schools. Its important that we remain vigilant, but calm as we work our way through this virus. In the event of an outbreak, please avoid the ‘blame game’, but encourage and support staff, pupils and parents.
Season of Creation, September 1st—October 4th This years theme for season of creation is “cultivating hope” as we focus on building a better future for all humanity and for our common home.
A PRAYER FOR TEACHERS Lord, bless the teachers who give their heart to teaching. Thank you for the special gift that you have given them and for giving them a spirit of grace and compassion. May they have strength and endurance to perform their many tasks, and may they know and feel the deep gratitude of those whom they teach. Amen.
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