Clonmacnois Parish

November 29th  2020

Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/  0868319500  Radio 106.5FM

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

     WEB  shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

FACEBOOK https://fb.me/saintciarans

 

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
St. Ciaran’s Church Shannonbridge
Sat. Nov. 28th Vigil of First Sunday of Advent
Monday,  30th November.   St. Andrew, Apostle.
Tuesday, 1st December 7p.m.
PUBLIC MASSES RESUME Capacity 50.
Wednesday, 2nd December.  10a.m.  
Thursday, 3rd December.  10am Service of Word & Communion St. Francis Xavier.          
Friday, 4th December.  10a.m.   St.  John Damascene,   First Friday.   
Saturday, 5th December  7p.m. Kieran, Mary Ann & Brian Flannery
  St. Ciaran’s Church  Clonfanlough
Sunday Nov 29th 2020 10:30a.m.
Friday 5th Dec 7:00p.m. (also 106.5FM)
Sunday, 6th December.   2nd Sunday in Advent 10:30a.m.   Acknowledgement & Thanksgiving Mass for intentions of all who sympathised at death of late June Gilson mother of Alan Gilson  & family(Glebe)
 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
 ‘Be on your guard’
Advent is here again and so, another Church year begins. The word Advent means ‘coming’. During this special season of grace we are afforded the opportunity to reflect on the first coming of Christ two thousand years ago; on His second coming at the end of time; on the fact that He will come one day to call each one of us home. In that sense, it is always Advent until our earthly lives have run their course. Advent is a four-week course in waiting. We could say that this entire year has been an advent time, a time of patient waiting. Waiting for guidance; waiting for the news bulletin; waiting for the next lockdown; waiting for a vaccine; waiting for hope. Waiting does not diminish us. It enlarges and deepens us. It makes us more receptive. It brings us beneath the surface of things to what is essential. As we journey through these weeks may we seize the moment to go beneath the surface, to take stock of our lives and act on the command Jesus places before us in today’s Gospel: ‘be on your guard’. One pertinent question should exercise our minds in that regard: If He were to come for me tomorrow, would I be ashamed of what I did today?
www.catholicbishops.ie/adventcalendar.
 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 receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You have already come, and unite myself entirely to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen
 SUNDAYS OF NOVEMBER—Blessed Sacrament Exposed 10:00am to   6:00p.m. Shannonbridge
  DOON/SHANNONBRIDGE GAA CLUB LOTTERY Draw held 23.11.2020 Winning numbers 9-11-15-22 No Jackpot winner. One Match 3 winners. Jackpot now stands at €5,200. Draw  online on Facebook Nov.30th  
 A Three Session Virtual Advent Retreat with Fr. Billy Swan on Tues. 1st To Thursday, 3rd December 2020. From 8-9pm on ZOOM Tuesday 1st Dec. – FAITH. Wednesday 2nd Dec. – HOPE. Thursday 3rd Dec. – LOVE. To take part, just email thehookoffaith@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link. All are welcome ADVENT SCRIPTURE SHARING GROUP (Online)  on Sundays of Advent 7.30 - 8.10 pm and Thursdays of Advent, 11a.m.  - 11.40 am.  More details @ www.creideamh.ie/advent .  All welcome.
FOOT CARE: Mobile Foot Health Practitioner Service, House call available, daytime & eve. Contact Maura at 086 8053671 to arrange an appt.
GOOD NEWS! In a roller coaster of a year, it was wonderful to hear the favourable news of funds granted locally from the Just Transition fund for Long Term Strategic Plan implementation and work in our locality. This could not have happened without relentless work by local people working together. Best wishes to all concerned and thank you from the Community.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS to lift our hearts, the Christmas lights are on in Shannonbridge village!Thank U to all.
COME FIND THE GRINCH! St. Cynoc’s N.S. Ferbane fundraiser in association with Gallen Utd. F.C.  The Grinch has stolen all the selection boxes– help find the Grinch to help save Christmas. Santa will be there to reward you.  Book a place for either Friday 11th from 5pm.  Sat 12th from 4pm, Sunday 13th from 4p.m .Book at 085 1230303 with name & number of children. €20 per child. Selection Box, soft drink & present from Santa.
CHRISTMAS FOOD APPEAL in conjunction with Ken Smollen appeal (a Registered Charity) Non Perishable foods  Breakfast Cereals, Tea, Sugar, Tins Beans, Spaghetti Hoops, Dessert Rice, Pasta & Pasta Sauce, Boil-in-the-bag Rice, Soup packets, Biscuits, Cream Crackers, Chocolate Sweets.
If possible early collection appreciated to ensure  all families on list receive help.  Non  perishables can be dropped in to Shannonbridge Hall 12-3pm Saturday 5th or Sunday 6th Dec.
 ADVENT SAFEGUARDING MESSAGE
The last nine months have been very difficult for many people with the continuing threat to health, lives and livelihood.  As we prepare for Christmas during this season of Advent we remember that Jesus Christ was born into a family and there he grew up.  Although Church activities have been restricted for most of this year our commitment to safeguarding children continues.   I thank Parish Safeguarding Representatives and our priests for their thorough and vigilant work in ensuring the safety of children and adults at risk in our Church related activities. I encourage anyone with concerns regarding the safety of children or anyone who suffered in the past to contact our Designated Liaison Person, Sean Leydon (087 743 1649) or our Deputy Designated Liaison Person, Róisín O’Doherty (087 705 7516).Francis Duffy Bishop of Ardagh & Clonmacnois
MAKING AN ADVENT WREATH
The Circle oasis or with wire - Like the Wedding ring, the circle is a sign of god’s love,which includes all of us.
The Evergreens - These point to God’s unchanging love, constant in every time & season
The Three Purple Candles - Purple is the advent colour for repentance and change of heart in preparation for the coming of Christ into our hearts and lives.
The Pink or ‘Rose’ Candle   -   On the third Sunday of Advent (Rejoicing Sunday), the joy of the forthcoming Christmas event is celebrated. 
The White Candle   - The white candle in the centre is the Christmas candle.  This is lit on Christmas Eve to herald the birth of Jesus. 
As you light the 1st  candle on your Advent Wreath: All make the Sign of the Cross +
Parent or other family member: Today we begin our preparation to celebrate, with hope-filled joy, the coming of our Lord at Christmas. Before we ask God to bless our family Advent wreath we take a moment to listen to God’s Word.
Reading from the Prophet Isaiah 9:1-6. The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; On those who live in a land of deep darkness A light has shone... For there is a child born for us, A son given to us. Authority rests upon his shoulders. And he is named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. The Word of the Lord.
Blessing: (While a member of the family lights the first candle)                                Lord our God, We praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ; He is Emmanuel, the hope of the peoples, He is the wisdom that teaches and guides us, He is the Saviour of every nation. Lord our God, let your blessing come upon us as we light the candle of this wreath. May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ’s promise to bring us salvation. May he come quickly and not delay.We ask this through Christ our Lord. R. Amen.   ALL Come Lord Jesus.
All make the sign of the Cross+
 
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RECENT DEATHS   Malachy Rosney 23/11/20  Tonelemone;  father of Liz Mahon, Carrowkeel
Patrick (Paddy) Lowe Bayside, Dublin formerly Creevagh 21/11/20
FIRST FRIDAY CALLS TO THE HOUSEBOUND AND THE SICK: No directions as yet– technically I’m not part of a person’s “bubble” so as an outsider, not until Dec 18th . But I’m happy to call , just let me know at  086 8319500. Please feel free either way.
 
CHURCH COLLECTIONS  Nov 21st/22nd   €525 Thank you to all. People leave envelopes in Presbytery Letterbox, Moran’s Gala Shop at Clonfanough Pier box 10:30-12:15pm or Bank Transfer. Our Bank details are
BIC-BOFIIE2DXXX    
IBAN-IE90BOFI90368011629381
Please note your box number or your name when transferring money.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, 2nd December 8p.m.  Shannonbridge Hall. Social Distance rules apply
MASS ON  RADIO  106.5FM… Will try 7pm Dec 1st first run in S’bridge area. 4 mile radius approx.   
 

Clonmacnois Parish
November 22nd 2020
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/  0868319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
     WEB  shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
FACEBOOK https://fb.me/saintciarans

St. Ciaran’s Church Shannonbridge
Sat 21st Presentation of the BVM
  St. Ciaran’s Church  Clonfanlough
Sunday Nov 22nd 2020 10:30am
Moran’s Shop I am indebted to Fergal & Linda Moran of Moran’s Gala shop & Post Office 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.
Clonfanlough Box Sunday 10:30-12:15 at pier
Bank Transfer  There is the option of Electronic Transfer  which some have chosen to use. 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. 
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MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
Sat 7:00p.m. Vigil of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King
Sun 12:00 Noon  Funeral Mass of Jim Rogers (Private only-Level 5 restrictions)
Mon Nov 23rd .  7p.m.  St. Columbanus          
Tues Nov 24th 10:00a.m. Ss Andrew Dung - Lac and Companions, Martyrs                                                           
Wed Nov. 25th  10:00a.m. St. Clement 1, Pope, Martyr    
Thurs Nov 26th 7:00p.m.
Fri. Nov 27th .   10:00a.m. St. Fergal,   St. Catherine Labouré  
Sat. Nov. 28th Vigil of First Sunday of Advent
Anniv Peetie & Earl Kelly & dec’d family members of Earls & Kelly families also
Maureen O’Shea & Frances Kelly died this year.
Sunday Nov 29th 2020 10:30a.m.
 
RECENT DEATHS   Joe Kinsella (Dundrum & Hall, Moate ) Brother of Betty Dolan  Clonlyon
 
OFFERTORY Nov 14/15th  €523 CHURCH COLLECTIONS   ways people donate.
 
FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING
The feast of ‘Christ the King’ was established by Pope Pius XI in 1925. Originally, it was celebrated on the last Sunday of October, but in 1969 Pope St. Paul VI placed it strategically on the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year to emphasise the fact that all time and all seasons belong to Christ. So today, we salute our King and recommit ourselves to the task of making His kingdom come. The expression ‘kingdom of God’ appears 62 times in the New Testament, while the term ‘kingdom of heaven’ occurs 32 times. They have the same meaning. The most apt definition of this kingdom is ‘the place where God rules’. Its’ territory is the territory of peoples’ hearts. Its’ law is the Sermon on the Mount. It exists in every home where parents and children love and respect one another and where God is a welcome guest. It becomes a reality in every country where the weak and vulnerable are cared for, the hungry are fed and the homeless are housed. It is experienced in every parish where all feel welcome, included and safe. The kingdom is a present reality and a future hope. Life is the childhood of eternity and If we do our best to make the kingdom come on earth we believe that we will taste its’ fullness at the end of life’s journey around the throne of the King
 
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 receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You have already come, and unite myself entirely to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen
 
SUNDAYS OF NOVEMBER—Blessed Sacrament Exposed 10:00am to 11:30 approx. (Funeral at 12) 1:15p.m. to  6:00p.m. Shannonbridge Church. Please continue to maintain social distancing, face coverings, avoid gathering/congregating  and practice hand hygiene & cough etiquette. There is no formal opening/closing prayer for the time of Exposition 
 
The Smaller Beatitudes:
-Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves; they will have no end of fun.
-Blessed are those who can tell a mountain from a molehill; they will be saved a lot of bother.
-Blessed are those who know how to relax without looking for excuses; they are on their way to becoming wise.
-Blessed are those who know when to be quiet and listen: they will learn a lot of new things. -Blessed are those who are sane enough not to take themselves too seriously; they will be valued most by those about them.
-Blessed are those who can take small things seriously and face serious things calmly; you will go far in life.
-Blessed are those who can appreciate a smile and forget a frown; you will walk on the sunny side of the street.
-Blessed are those who think before acting and pray before thinking; they will avoid many blunders.
-Blessed are those who know how to hold your tongue and smile, even when people interrupt and contradict you or tread on your toes; the Gospel has begun to seep into your heart.
 Above all, blessed are those who recognise the Lord in all whom you meet; the light of truth shines in your life you have found true wisdom.
ADVENT RETREAT  A three session virtual Advent Retreat with Fr. Billy Swan (Wexford) Tuesday 1st to Thurs 3rd December 2020 from 8-9pm on zoom. Tuesday 1st December Faith Wednesday 2nd December Hope Thursday 3rd December Love To take part, just email: thehookoffaith@gmail.com to receive the zoom link www.thehookoffaith.com All Welcome
FOOT CARE: Mobile Foot Health Practitioner Service, House call available, daytime and evening. Contact Maura at 086 8053671 to arrange an appointment.
GETTING THE CHURCHES OPEN FOR MASS We are presently in Level 5 & closed. Our hope was that nationally under a move to Level 3 Churches would be allowed public Masses. With Northern Ireland churches closed until Dec 11th we simply don’t know in the Republic what Christmas 2020 will look like
Week of Witness 25th Nov - 1st Dec  A.C.N. (Aid to the Church in Need) host this week to pray for, support & remember persecuted Christians today. We don’t hear in Ireland for instanceof  Churches bombed in Nigeria, 2,000 Christians killed in Mozambique, with 400,000 displaced because of their Christian faith
 
-West Offaly Training will begin a new series of FREE TRAINING  for the over 50's on Friday, November 20th. We will begin with one to one training to get you comfortable using Zoom and then continue to groups having fun doing Quizzes, Story Telling, Crafts, Music & Chat and much more. Our next online Train the Trainer course will begin on Monday, November 23rd. Fo information on these and all our other courses, call Carmel on 0579152003 or email carmel@westoffalytraining.com
DOON/SHANNONBRIDGE GAA CLUB LOTTERY Draw held 16.11.2020 Winning numbers 1-3-17-20 No Jackpot winner. two Match 3 winners. Jackpot now stands at €5,000. Draw  online on Facebook Nov.23rd  
NOV 29th REMEMBRANCE WALK & PRAY Postponed from 22nd Owing to funeral - I plan to do a walk alone & pray from Clonfanlough Church Grotto after 10:30am “Online Mass” to Shannonbridge in memory of our deceased family members & the Covid situation. Calling into Clonmacnois Cemetery.   I will stream  some prayer time on Facebook Page on the day..
PRIORY RETREAT - We are taking registrations now for our Advent Retreat. It’s a series of filmed reflections on the Sunday Gospel readings of Advent. We are subsidising the production costs to encourage participation, the cost of the retreat is €40 and registration closes on Friday week, November 27th. Maybe it’s a sign of the times but it seems people are interested in looking at the ‘big’ questions especially coming up to this very unusual Christmas. https://prioryinstitute.com/ events/2020-RADIO MARIA . Talk-Radio Station, Prayer, Catechesis, Music, Talks – Rosary 12.30, 5.30 & 9 p.m. daily. Divine Mercy @ 3 p.m. Listen via TV on Saorview—Channel 210: Download free App: “Radio Maria Ireland” , streaming on www.radiomarie.ie.
KNOCK SHRINE REMEMBRANCE MASS  Knock Shrine invites you to join us live online for a special Mass on Sunday November 22 at 12 Noon, as we remember all who have died from COVID-19 on the island of Ireland. This Mass will be celebrated by Most. Rev. Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam and streamed live from Knock Basilica. As we come closer to the end of this difficult year, we come together as a community of faith to take time to pause and reflect in support of one another and to pray for strength and hope for each other and ourselves. Live stream on www.knockshrine.ie and Facebook.
It is lovely to see so many people come to pray in our Church. We thank you and ask you to continue to respect others in the Church by:
Using hand sanitizers:
Wearing face covering:
Social distancing.
 
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