Clonmacnois Parish
March 7th 2021
Third Sunday of Lent
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 0868319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.comWEB shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
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St. Patrick’s Day Novena.
Christ be with me
Christ be beside me
Christ be before me
Christ be behind me.
Christ be at my right hand.
Christ be at my left hand.
Christ be with me everywhere I Go.
Christ be my friend for ever and ever . Amen.
This year let us turn again to Patrick and rediscover his faith, friendship and protection for all of our land and for all of our people who are far away. This week I invite you to do two things. I ask you to pray St. Patrick’s Breastplate printed above as a prayer of novena during the coming days. In the Lenten Pack (still some in Churches) there is a St. Patrick’s Day Card. Use it or get more to write to your friends, neighbours or family abroad or to peoples in Nursing Homes (post free even-see details below!) and Hospitals and people who have not been home in ages.
We will also place a book in the Church for the coming week. I invite you to write the names of family or friends living abroad this St. Patrick’s Day, writing the name of the country where they are. We will place their names on the Altar for our Mass on St. Patrick’s Day in order to remember them in a prayer of peace and protection, the prayer of Patrick for them.
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.
Customers can send these items through the Post Office network and post boxes across Ireland.
Sat March 6th 7:00p.m. Mary, John & Francis Smyth (Anniv.)
St John of God (1495-1550) He devoted his life to the care of the poor and the sick. Seeing the good he was doing many people began to back him with money and provisions. The utter humility of John of God, which led to a total selfless dedication to others, is most impressive.
Tues March 9th 7p.m. Maureen Rock
St Frances of Rome (1348-1440) Born of wealthy parents, Francis found herself attracted to the religious life during her youth. She longed for a life style of prayer and service to the poor of the city, so while raising a family, she organized a group of women to minister to the needs of the poor.
Wed March 10th 10a.m. Mass James & Ellen Crowe (Clongowney)
Thurs March 11th 10a.m. Mass
Fri March 12th 10a.m. Mass
Sat March 13th 7p.m. Anniv. Tom & Bina Nugent
ADORATION Shannonbridge 12-6p.m.
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RECENT DEATHS Brendan Dee (Ahascragh & Shannonbridge) 2./3/21
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May there be peace within you today. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you embrace endless possibilities that will always come your way. May you use the gifts that you have received and pass on the love given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
May you feel unburdened, free and energised by a sense of God in your life. May you know that it's ok not to have it all worked out and that God will also help you work it out too!
May you treasure this day as a precious gift and be open to some surprise along the way. May you finish today with a sense of gratitude, knowing you have done your best and that no more is asked of you. Amen
STAY STRONG When things get hard, have strong roots. Do not let rough times beat you down. Stress is just temporary, like a winter and wind are for a tree. It goes away after sometime. In the end, all will be well. Stay strong, stand tall and keep on being the amazing person you are.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
"Stop turning my Father's house into a market"
When Jesus shows anger, we should take notice. What gave rise to His deep anger in this episode in the Temple? Firstly, ordinary people coming as pilgrims for the Feast of Passover were being exploited by the moneychangers. Secondly, the trading in the Court of the Gentiles was preventing these people from finding a space to worship in what should
be a House of Prayer for all people. In all of this, the House of God was being disrespected greatly. In Old Testament Times, God always had a designated
place in which to meet His people from Abraham a Bethel to Moses at the burning bush to Solomon in his temple. The meeting place within garden as people was always holy ground. It still is. While it is true that God can be in the "book of creation" and
in the faces of people, we should have a heightened sense of awareness, reverence, dignity and respect for His special presence in His house. It’s beannaithe Tigh Dé.
“The House of God is not a place where people meet in a trivial spirit of festivity. There should be religious awe in being face to face with God" (Cardinal Robert Sarah). When Jesus shows anger we need to take notice.
Trocaire boxes available in all Churches and Post Offices. You can donate to Trocaire in the following ways- (1) Donate securely online to: www.trocaire.org (2) Return your box or envelope to your church or parochial house. (3) Give by Callsave to: 1850 408 408 (4) Post your donation by return envelope to: Trocaire, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
KNOCK LENTEN CONVERSATIONS Baroness Nuala O'Loan, Senator Ronan Mullen discuss their own faith, how it informs their public service and the challenges people of faith encounter in the public sphere today. www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live or on Facebook @knockshrine
MOTHERS DAY 14th March I have ordered some items for our young friends in the parish to get “crafty” (literally) for Mother’s Day.. I’m just hoping they arrive in time in the post!
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