Clonmacnois Parish
March 14th 2021
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 0868319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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‘God so loved the world that he sent His only Son to save it’
Nicodemus appears on three occasions in the Gospel of John. He was a man of substance, a renowned teacher of the Law, an influential leader within his community and yet he was searching for more. Having heard about Jesus he was curious. Drawn by the simplicity of His message and the power and authority of His preaching, he approaches the Master under cover of darkness. There in the quiet space he elicits from the Lord the wonderfully consoling teaching that summarises the entire Gospel and will change his life forever: ‘God so loved the world that He sent His only Son to save it’. In that tender moment of enlightenment a heart is touched, a thirst is quenched and a curious searcher becomes a devoted follower. The expert in the Law meets Love in person, is surprised by Love and is now impelled to spread that love because love changes the way we hear and speak and respond. The extent of the change in the life of Nicodemus becomes evident when we next meet him defending Jesus at His trial before the Sanhedrin and finally, and most movingly, walking up the Hill of Calvary on Good Friday, carrying precious spices in order to give the Saviour a decent burial. It is he, together with Joseph of Arimathea who take Jesus from the Cross and return Him to His mother. Because of his encounter with Jesus, Nicodemus gave up what he was to become what he was meant to be. Isn’t that the challenge and opportunity of the Lenten journey?
Sat March 13th 7p.m. Anniv. Tom & Bina Nugent
ADORATION Shannonbridge 12-6p.m.
Mon March 15th 10am
Tues March 16th 10am
Tues March 16th 7p.m. Vigil Kieran & Kate Daly (Creevagh), son Kieran Joe, daughter Bessy & Nora & extended family
Saturday March 20th 7p.m. Hubert (Louis) Darcy 2nd Anniv.
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RECENT DEATHS Louise Coleman (Belmont) daughter of Oliver
OFFERTORY March 7th €760
CLONMACNOIS PARISH FINANCE Thank you for your continued support via
Clonfanlough Box Sun 10:30-12:15 at pier.
IBAN-IE90BOFI90368011629381
THRESHOLD OF HOPE - An online musical experience with Deirdre Ní Chinnéide on Tues. 30th March at 8pm. This is a FREE event on www.churchservices.tv/deirdrenichinneide. ‘AMORIS LAETITIA’ - Family Year - On 19th June the Church will celebrate five years since the publication of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation ‘Amoris Laetitia’ (The Joy of Love) on the beauty and joy of love in the family. On that day Pope Francis will launch a year dedication to the family which will conclude on 26th June 2022 on the occasion of the ‘10th World Meeting of Families’ in Rome. To mark the beginning of this special year the Irish bishops have announced a ‘Week of Prayer’ (13th-19th March). ‘In the family three words need to be used. I will repeat this. Three words, PLEASE, THANK YOU, SORRY. Three essential words’. (Pope Francis, ‘Amoris Laetitia’).
GROW IN LOVE” SERIES ONLINE Just to let you know that the Religious Education programme is available freely online during the Covid—19 lockdown by Veritas. Simply login on www.growinlove.ie website with these details: Email: trial@growinlove.ie Password: growinlove
MOTHER’S DAY PRAYER A mother is….. Someone who cares, when others care less. Someone who encourages, when others ridicule. Someone who defends, when others condemn. Someone with patience, when others are impatient. Someone who appreciates, when others fail to notice. Someone who gives security in a world of insecurity. Someone who is accepting, when others reject. A mother is a friend for all time, to cherish and protect, as her achievements will linger for generations.
I’m happy to profile in difficult times for charities– fundraising events by groups/individuals. I became aware of the following but am sure there are more.
WALK FOR CLUB & COUNTY Damien Brazil (Clongowney) and John Ryan (Woodbank) join the "Walk for Club & County" along the Grand Canal on Saturday, March 27th. Please support them in raising funds for our Rachra Club & County at www.grandcanalwalk.ie
AN POST CARE HOMES COMMUNITY FOCUS
An Post will ensure free delivery of all card and letter mail posted to and from residents of Nursing and Care homes in the State until March 31st 2021.
By writing FREEPOST where the stamp would normally be affixed, An Post will carry cards, letters large envelopes and packets weighing up to 2KG without a postage stamp.
Customers can send these items through the Post Office network and post boxes across Ireland.
SHANNONBRIDGE GAA
Tonight’s lotto results 1-3-24-32
2 match three wins €100 each and no jackpot winner. Next weeks jackpot is a massive €9000
TROCAIRE : Last year, Madris and her children Joy-Faith and Alex appeared on the Lenten box. “In the first few months, I was struggling to choose whether to buy masks for my children to prevent them from getting the Covid 19 virus, or to buy food to prevent them from hunger” says Madris. These are the stark choices faced by so many people across the world affected by Covid, where there are little government safety nets for people who lose their incomes. Thanks to the generosity of parishes in Ireland, Madris was able to feed her family. The support helped provide food, face masks and other key items to help the family survive and trained Madris in how to recycle local materials to create a hand washing tap at the family home Trócaire Boxes: Please take one from the Church Porches during the season of Lent. Thank you.
Mobile Foot Health Service - House Calls Contact Maura 086-8053671 to arrange an appointment.
8 - 9pm at www.churchservices.tv/strandhill. All welcome
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