Clonmacnois Parish

October 11th 2020

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

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MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
St. Ciaran’s Church Shannonbridge
Saturday 10th Oct  7p.m. Vigil Mass  Intn: Oliver & Philomena  (Billie) Macklin  & David Macklin
Mon 12th  10a.m. Online
Tues 13th 10a.m. Online
Wed 14th 10a.m. Online
Thurs 15th 10a.m. Online
Fri 16th 10a.m. Online
Sat 17th 7:00p.m. John Flannery (Anniv)
  St. Ciaran’s Church  Clonfanlough
Sunday 11th October  10:30am. 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Helena (Lena) Costello (1st Anniv).
Sunday 18th October 10:30a.m. 29th (Mission Sun)
Tim Devery (Carrowkeel) Anniv
OFFERTORY Oct 3rd/4th  €555
SOME GOOD NEWS 13 Seminarians began their formation for priesthood at Maynooth/Rome/Dundalk. There is a total of 72 studying for the priesthood for Irish dioceses. Unfortunately our Diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnois has no student. Prayer is criticalCHURCH COLLECTIONS
You  will see above a summary of the September Collections. With the restrictions since March and more limited avenues of donation– I’m very touched by people’s  thoughtfulness and generosity to their parish. I list the ways people donate.
Moran’s Shop I am indebted to Fergal & Linda Moran of Moran’s Gala shop  who continue to offer a drop in facility.
Presbytery Letterbox Some leave envelopes in my door which I secure right away! Or to me in person.
At the Church Door Of course our gallant stewards receive donations at both 7p.m. and 10:30am Mass.
Bank Transfer  There is the option of Electronic Transfer  which some have chosen to sue. I just leave the details below and a request that you put your name or box number in the reference section. Instructions below.
Name of Account Clonmacnois Parochial Account.
BIC-BOFIIE2DXXX    
IBAN-IE90BOFI90368011629381 Please put your name and/or your box number in reference section. 
 
 28th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
'Come to the wedding'
At the core of Christianity stands two words: invitation and response. God invites. We respond. Every generation provides generous responders and many who turn a deaf ear. Today's parable of the wedding feast tells us that those who refuse the invitation are punished most of all in what they have missed. It is interesting to note that those who refused the invitation to the wedding had reasonable excuses around their business lives. There is always a danger that we become so busy with the things of time that we forget the things of eternity. We should never treat our eternal happiness lightly. The door to the kingdom is open, but it is not open for the sinner to come and remain a sinner. Complacency is the enemy of the soul. Following Christ is not a matter of chance then, but of choice. It means making His plans our plans. It means looking at the universe through His eyes. It means doing something every day that will bring us closer to Him. Then the joy of the feast is ours. It is better to have God approve than the world applaud.
 Care at the End of Life’ – Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference
Statement Human dignity is inherent in every person from the first moment of his or her existence.  Even  under the most challenging circumstances, we never lose that inherent dignity, which brings a unique quality and meaning to everything we do and are.
Hospice In the challenging context of terminal illness, the dignity of the person is affirmed in Hospice Care.  From simple beginnings at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, in 1879, and with huge public support, the provision of hospice care has spread to every corner of Ireland. It is based on the principle that “Life is affirmed and dying is regarded as a normal process. Death is neither hastened nor postponed. Pain and other distressing symptoms are relieved.” These principles have inspired people of every religious tradition in providing a unique kind of care at the end of life, which is not just about pain management, but about presence and communication and, most of all, about remaining close to people for whom further medical treatment is futile. 
A Community of Compassion and Care Care at the end of life has a lot to do with relationships. The support of family members, friends and trusted healthcare professionals, including chaplains who offer pastoral and sacramental care, can make an enormous difference. Together they form a community of compassion and care.  For a Christian, death is not a hopeless adventure; it is the door of life that opens to eternity.
Palliative Care Telling the truth with love is an important aspect of our respect for human dignity. Palliative care, as well as upholding absolute respect for human life, acknowledges and accepts the reality of approaching death.  It is about helping people to live as fully as possible in the time that is left to them, until death comes naturally. Our own pastoral experience has shown us that, in the final days and weeks of terminal illness, the life experience of those who are dying can be greatly enhanced with the assistance of integrated palliative care.  Frequently, relationships are healed, unresolved personal issues are worked through and people often enter into a deeper relationship with God.  We note that many  palliative care experts have expressed similar views.
The Relief of Pain The use of pain relief, in order to maintain and enhance the quality of life is an important aspect of palliative care. Palliative care should not be confused with euthanasia or assisted suicide, which involves the specific intention to end a human life. This is always gravely sinful.
Assisted Suicide is often presented as something that would be rare and exceptional. Once assisted suicide is accepted in principle, it becomes very difficult to draw a line. Many countries, which began by legalising assisted suicide on a very limited basis, have moved on to widen significantly the scope of that legislation.
 At the Service of Life We want to say very clearly that there is no such thing as a life without value. We hope to be a voice for those who, in a time of vulnerability, feel that they have no voice. We ask people to consider the manner in which assisted suicide and euthanasia undermines the whole ethos of healthcare. Doctors and nurses are called to be advocates for life and should never be required to assist in any way in the deliberate ending of life. We invite you to join us in prayer for those who, at this time, are coming to terms with a diagnosis of terminal illness, that they may have the blessing of a community of compassion and care.
.DOON/SHANNONBRIDGE GAA CLUB LOTTERY Draw held 28.9.2020 Winning numbers 5-14-22-24 No Jackpot winner. Two Match 3 winners. Jackpot now stands at €3,600. Draw  on Facebook Live Oct 12th
Lockdown: As from Wednesday 7th October until further notice all Churches are on Level 3. This means all public Masses will be suspended. Funerals are limited to 25 people. Weddings are limited to 25 people. Church will remain open for private prayer during the day.
Mission Sunday Collection: Next Sunday 18th October is Mission Sunday. On this day a collection for Missionaries worldwide is taken up at all Churches in Ireland. Envelopes are in Box “Propagation of the Faith”
OCTOBER—MONTH OF THE ROSARY
SO IT’S TOLD
The announcement brought yes,
a chance to bless;
the birth brought news of greatest joy
presentation recognised the God sent boy
the Temple finding after loss,
foretaste of Calvary’s wooden cross
 
Jordan’s water had to pour
Cana’s water to wine brought more,
Kingdom come and will be done
on mountain top revealed as Son;
take and drink, take and eat
in my memory to all you meet
.
Tears shed with heavy heart
at pillar flesh was torn apart;
crown of thorns bring blood to face
a cross un-deserved is put in place;
one thought forsaken wonders why
on darkened hill he has to die.
 
Stone rolled back and empty tomb
risen to enter the Heavenly room;
Spirit sent to nourish all,
Reward for Mary’s “yes” to call;
Queen of heaven, Queen of Earth,
the mother who shared the Saviour’s birth.
 (Vincent Sherlock July 2019)