CLONMACNOIS PARISH JANUARY 3RD 2021

Clonmacnois Parish

January 3rd  2021

2nd Sunday of Christmas

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

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SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
‘The Word was made flesh, he lived among us’
It’s no wonder that we strike our breasts when, during the recitation of the Angelus we utter the statement ‘The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us’. Because He pitched His tent in our midst and became one of us the human family has been dignified, graced beyond measure and raised to a new level. It means that He understands us ‘from the inside’. It is altogether appropriate that we should celebrate, rejoice and be glad. It is as though the Church were appealing to us before we leave the Christmas season to remember the central message of these days. It is interesting to recall that in the years before the Second Vatican Council this extract from the beginning of St. John’s Gospel was proclaimed before the Final Blessing at the end of every Mass. Known as the Last Gospel it reminded the faithful before their dismissal of the Good News at the centre of their faith. May we hear it anew today
 
CLONMACNOIS PARISH STATISTICS
FOR 2020
Baptisms 8   First Communions 10 Confirmations 21
Marriages  1 - Funerals 5 
 
NEW YEAR PRAYER
Thank You Lord for giving me/ The brand New Year ahead. / Help me live the way I should/ As each new day I tread.
Give me gentle wisdom / That I might help a friend
Give me strength& courage / So a shoulder I might lend
The year ahead is empty./  Help me fill it with good things / Each new day filled with joy /And happiness it brings. Amen
A Traditional Prayer at Christmas Time
Céad failte romhat, a Linbh a gineadh sa Mhárta, céad fáilte romhat, a Linbh a rugadh sa stábla, Aoinmhic Mhuire, céad mile moladh leat, is Dia bheatha do shláinte.
Word became flesh in the springtime, welcome indeed! Child born in a winter stable, more than truly welcome! Only Son of Mary, a hundred thousand praises be yours. and may the blessed Lord of us all give you health!
 
ALL MASSES ONLINE—LEVEL 5
Saturday  3rd January 2021
Vigil on Sat 2nd Jan 7pm Paul Kelly (7th anniv).
Sun 3rd Jan 2021 @10:30a.m.  (Holy Family)
Bridget Rigney & Dec’d family members
Mon 4th Jan 10a.m. Mass (Online)
Tues 5th Jan 7p.m. Vigil of Epiphany
Wed 6th Jan 10:30a.m. Epiphany Mass
Thurs 7th Jan 10a.m. Mass (Online)
Fri 8th Jan 10a.m. Mass (Online)
Sat 9th Jan 7:00p.m. Barney (3rd A) & Christine Reynolds (1st Anniv)
Sun 10th Jan 10:30a.m. Dan Edwards (1st A) & dec’d family members. John Loonam & dec’d family members
 
OFFERTORY Dec 25th €1,835 27th€215
DECEMBER MONIES
December Shrine €425 Offertory €5,255
Dec Monthly €670  Hall €50
Online donations €395 Papers €140
 
HOPE PRAYER CARD in both Churches
BOOKING MASSES 2021 Diary is open.
NEW BOXES OF ENVELOPES 2021
Now in useThese kept parishes going in ’20
NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS, surplus gifts  still welcome in Churches for use by local charity
CHURCH COLLECTIONS
I list the ways people donate.
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 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. 
Mobile Foot Health Practitioner Service - House Calls Available Daytime and Evening. Contact Maura at 086-8053671 to arrange an appointment.
 
 Worship from 24th December 2020 until reviewed by Government on 12th January 2020
⬧ With effect from 26th December public worship moves on line. Please ensure that no congregation is present; please keep the doors locked until after Mass. This applies to all Sunday and weekday Masses, Anniversary and Month’s Mind Masses. Outside speakers should not be used at this time as organised outdoor gatherings are not allowed at Level 5.
⬧ Churches may remain open for private prayer.
⬧ Sacraments and devotions: All other ceremonies cease for the duration of Level Five including Baptism and the Sacrament of Penance. Novenas and other devotional practices may take place on line only, with no congregation present.
⬧ Funerals: With effect from 24th December up to 10 mourners may attend at a funeral service.
⬧ Weddings: From Sunday 3rd January 2021 the number of guests permitted to attend is reduced to 6.
⬧ Anointing of the Sick and First Friday Calls: Anointing of the sick may take place when invited by the family and taking all the necessary precautions of hand sanitising, social distancing, face covering and anointing with a cotton bud. First Friday calls not to take place under Level 5.
⬧ Level 5 details are at: www.gov.ie Francis Duffy Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois
WEDDING  Congratulations to Anne Claffey (Creevagh) and Marc Coyle (Monaghan) who were married in our Parish this week. May God bless every step of their life journey together
SCHOOLS REOPEN  in accordance with government guidelines school will reopen on Monday January 11th.
DOON/SHANNONBRIDGE GAA CLUB  Results Dec 28th 2020 2-7-18-31 No jackpot winner, Four  match threes. Next week's jackpot on 4/1/21  will be €6,600. Draw is on FB Live on Shannonbridge GAA page. Thanks to everyone for their continued support!  As a possible New Year intention  you could purchase a long term GAA lotto ticket from www.clubforce.com     Search for "shannonbridge" in the "find my club" box and you will be brought to the "Doon & Shannonbridge GAA Lotto"  you can purchase in blocks of 1, 10, 25 & 52 weeks.
 
 
 RING OUT WILD BELLS—IN MEMORIAM
One hundred and seventy years ago in a world plagued by cholera epidemics, Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote “Ring out old shapes of foul disease”. Could he ever have guessed that his words would ring so true this New Year. Like him, this past year has left us with much to mourn and grieve, much to unburden ourselves of, and leave behind. We also see the light of hope, green shoots and the promise of better times ahead as we embrace a New Year. Right up there are the vaccines that may take us to safer, healthier times. We are on the final straight of a gruelling race, let’s not slip up now. Remain vigilant, that we may see happier times and celebrate with loved ones once again as before. Happy New Year!
         Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,
The flying cloud, the frosty light:
The year is dying in the night;
 Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.
 
Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
 
Ring out the grief that saps the mind
For those that here we see no more;
Ring out the feud of rich and poor,
Ring in redress to all mankind.
 
Ring out a slowly dying cause,
And ancient forms of party strife;
Ring in the nobler modes of life,
With sweeter manners, purer laws.
 
Ring out the want, the care, the sin,
The faithless coldness of the times;
Ring out, ring out my mournful rhymes
But ring the fuller minstrel in.
 
Ring out false pride in place and blood,
The civic slander and the spite;
Ring in the love of truth and right,
Ring in the common love of good.
 
Ring out old shapes of foul disease;
Ring out the narrowing lust of gold;
Ring out the thousand wars of old,
Ring in the thousand years of peace.
 
Ring in the valiant man and free,
The larger heart, the kindlier hand;
Ring out the darkness of the land,
Ring in the Christ that is to be.