Clonmacnois Parish
April 25th  2021
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/  0868319500 
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
     WEB  shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
FACEBOOK    https://www.facebook.com/tomas.macconchoille  (Live)
https://fb.me/saintciarans  (saved to it afterwards)
 

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Vocations Sunday
Eucharist and priesthood were born in the Upper Room in Jerusalem on Holy Thursday night. The two gifts are inextricably linked. Without priests we are deprived of the nourishment of the Eucharist. This fact should give us pause for thought on Vocations Sunday. Vocation to priesthood is a gift from God, but grows and is nurtured within family and community. Without support, encouragement and even invitation, the call will wither and die. ‘It takes a village to raise a child’, according to the African proverb. We might well say that it takes a community to make a priest. The eternally challenging words of Pope St. Paul VI come to mind here: ‘Every generation gets the vocations it deserves’. This day, of course, has awider reach. It is a day for all the baptised. The mission of the Church is the mission of all. When someone utters the words, ‘I am on a mission’, you know that he/she is embarked on a task that is important & urgent. The mission of all in the Church family is nothing less than making the Lord’s word heard and His face visible. There is no more privileged, more important or more urgent work than that. Since lay people form the majority of the Church family, their role in this work is critical. They accomplish this work most effectively through the general witness of their daily lives. Holiness in the family and in the workplace takes on a very ordinary appearance. Laity, not clergy, are the most important people in the Church. They hold the key to the future. The ministry of priests & religious will be centred on supporting the mission of the laity.
 ALL MASSES ONLINE—LEVEL 5  
Sat 24th 7p.m. Margaret Carty (6th A)
Sun 25th April 10:30am Peoples Intns.
Mon 26th 10a.m.
Tues 27th 10a.m. St. Asicus, Bishop
Wed 28th 10a.m. Liam Fitzpatrick & dec’d family St. Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr
Thurs 29th 10a.m. Kieran Joseph & Margaret Mannion (Aughinacabe)
Fri 30th April 10a.m. St. Pius V, Pope
Sat 1st May St. Joseph the Worker 7p.m. Edward & Margaret Cogivan & dec’d members (Edward, Margaret, Bernard, Peggy & Brendan Cogivan)
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 OFFERTORY April 18th  €397
Increase in Number of Mourners at Funerals From Monday 26th April 2020, the government has increased the number of mourners allowed at funerals to 25 people.
            Everybody Knows:
You can't be all things to all people. You can't do all things at once. You can't do all things equally well. You can't do all things better than everyone else. Your humanity is showing just like everyone else's.
So:  You have to find out who you are, and be that. You have to decide what comes first, and do that. You have to discover your strengths, and use them. You have to learn not to compete with others, Because no one else is in the contest of *being you*.
Then: You will have learned to accept your own uniqueness. You will have learned to set priorities and make decisions. You will have learned to live with your limitations. You will have learned to give yourself the respect that is due. And you'll be a most vital mortal.
Dare To Believe: That you are a wonderful, unique person. That you are a once-in-all-history event. That it's more than a right, it's your duty, to be who you are. That life is not a problem to solve, but a gift to cherish. And you'll be able to stay one up on what used to get you down. Author Unknown
GALILEE CENTRE  In the Age of the Spirit: An Eastertide Series, Tuesdays, 7.30-9.00pm, Galilee Spirituality Centre. All Welcome. Booking and link: info@galilee.ie €5 donation.
 PARENTAL ALIENATION AWARENESS: Today, 25th of April is the International Parental Alienation Awareness Day. This day highlights a particular form of domestic abuse that takes place when one parent tries to distance his or her children, without reason or justification, from the other parent when a marriage or relationship ends. Such a denial of the rights of children to have a loving relationship with both parents has long-lasting and damaging consequences for a child. Log on to  www.alienated.ie. For more information
A PRAYER  We pray for families where parents & children suffer because there is domestic violence; may they get the assistance they need to protect those who are vulnerable. We pray, particularly today for children who are unjustly separated from a parent, that they may know the joy of their love & care again. Lord, hear us.
 “With a Father’s Heart”: Novena to St. Joseph From Friday 23rd April to Saturday 1st May in the Year of St. Joseph 2021 For full text of prayer supports visit www.clonfertdiocese.ie
Novena Daily Prayer In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Find some quiet place. Perhaps have before you an image of St Joseph. If you wish, light a candle&begin your prayer.
Day 1 April 23rd St Joseph, Open to God Day 2 April 24th St Joseph, Man of Faith Day 3 April 25th St Joseph, Husband of Mary
Day 4 April 26th St Joseph, Foster-Father of Jesus
Day 5 April 27th St Joseph, Refugee
Day 6 April 28th St Joseph, Patron of the Family
Day 7-  29th St Joseph, Friend of the Dying
Day 8-  30th St Joseph, Patron of the Church
Day 9 May 1st St Joseph the Worker (Solemnity) Pause for a moment of reflection Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. In silence call to mind your needs Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be… St Joseph, Man of Faith, Friend of God, Husband of Mary, Guardian of Jesus. Pray to God for us! The Lord bless us and keep us; The Lord make his face shine upon us and be gracious to us; The Lord turn his face toward us and give us his peace both now and forever. Amen In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 2021: will take place at sunrise on the morning of 8th May. “This year, as we cannot gather together at our usual Darkness Into Light venues, we are bringing DIL to you, and asking all our supporters to don their yellow t-shirts and take part in the event at a time and in a location that suits them. Register at www.darknessintolight.ie
Irish Hospice Bereavement Support Line: Many people have experienced the death of someone they love during the COVID-19 pandemic. It may have been a COVID-related death or a death from other cause.. It is a national freephone service 1800 80 70 77, available from 10am to 1pm, Mon to Fri
 MOBILE FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER SERVICE House Calls Available Daytime and Evening. Contact Maura at 086-8053671 to arrange an appointment.       
SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO DRAW  April 19th 2021 Numbers drawn on Facebook Live  5-21-24-30 No Jackpot winner, 2 Match 3’s. Jackpot at €10,400
VOCATIONS SUNDAY. Do you hear a call to the diocesan priesthood, the permanent diaconate or consecrated life? Speak to your local priest or the Vocations Director Fr. Seamus O’Rourke 074 96200554 Email vocations@ardaghdiocese.org  or Email the National Vocations Office: email: info@vocations.ie
VOCATIONS— A Prayer
This Sunday, Good Shepherd Sunday is Vocation Sunday. It is a day when we are asked especially to pray for Religious Vocations, for our Church in our time. God, You call each one of us to contribute to Your kingdom. Despite our insecurity, You reassure us always us that we have something to offer as we try to listen to Your call. We pray for integrity of heart, clarity of mind, and a deep yearning to love and serve others wherever that might take us: for deep peace about our future and for God’s light in our eyes...we pray. AMEN.
BELMONT GAA - ONLINE BINGO Are delighted to announce that we are commencing Online Bingo for Belmont Hurling and Camogie on Friday 30th April at 7.30pm. Please see our social media accounts for further information. Your support is greatly appreciated.
CLONFERT MAY NOVENA Starts Saturday 1st May @ 8p.m., Sunday May 2nd at 10:30am Church open for private prayer from 7am to 11pm each day. Door closed from  7:45pm to 8:45pm each weekday for mass with no congregation. Livestreamed on  www.churchservices.tv/clonfert
MONTH OF MAY As this is the month of May, Our Lady’s month, we ask you to set up a May Altar in your homes with a statue of Our Lady (of Knock preferably!) and a candle and some flowers if possible. Please send in photos of them to us for our facebook page. Have your family help and maybe for this month join us for even a decade of the rosary.
PHONE ISSUES  Having some charging/chip problems with my personal iPhone which I also use for streaming mass since March 2020.  Just to alert you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Clonmacnois Parish

April 18th  2021

Third Sunday of Easter

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

     WEB  shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

FACEBOOK    https://www.facebook.com/tomas.macconchoille  (Live)
https://fb.me/saintciarans  (saved to it afterwards)
 
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
“The Confusion of Faith”
On Good Friday the disciples were frightened and disillusioned. They went into hiding for fear of the Jews. Their hopes were dashed, their dreams unfulfilled. The man in whom they placed their trust was nailed to the cross as a common criminal. Their very survival in Jerusalem looked perilous and two of them decided to get out of town and travelled to Emmaus – anywhere to get away.
And then the confusion started. The women at the tomb had discovered it empty on Easter Sunday and an angel told them Jesus had risen from the dead. The two on the road had encountered Jesus, but he had disappeared again from them. Some of the Apostles in hiding had been visited by the Risen Jesus, though Thomas was unconvinced and the others were not sure that it was not a ghost they had seen. Then today he appeared to them again and this time he ate food and explained the scriptures to them. They were overcome with joy.
The gift of faith is given by God to those whom he has chosen. We have been gifted and are asked to be witnesses to the faith in all we say or do. From despair through fear, to confusion then to joy, the disciples of Jesus made their faith journey. We endeavour to follow in their footsteps – along the pathway known as “The Confusion of Faith.”
 
ALL MASSES ONLINE—LEVEL 5  Sat April 17th 7:00p.m. David Macklin Anniv & dec’d parents  Oliver & Philomena (Billie) Macklin
Sun April 18th Third Sunday of Easter
10:30a.m. Michael J. Molloy & parents Michael & Annie
Mon 19th April 10am Mass
Tues 20th April  10am Mass
Wed 21st April (St. Anselm) 10am Mass
Thurs 22nd April
Fri 23rd April 10am Mass (St. George/ Adalbert)
Sat 24th April  (St. Fidelis
7p.m. Margaret Carty (6th Anniv)
Sun 25th April 10:30am Peoples Intns.
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TRÓCAIRE -Trócaire needs our help more than ever. Owing to current restrictions it is much harder for people to return Boxes/Envelopes and I am always immensely touched at your thoughtfulness and faithfulness in that regard. Please return either your Trócaire  Box or the contents  in an envelope to the Presbytery at your earliest convenience.  Thanks to Shannonbridge Post Office/ Moran’s Gala for also receiving Trócaire Boxes on your behalf.
 OFFERTORY April 4th  €450 Trócaire €2,272
I am very conscious that in these frightening times that your own resources may be restricted. This message is for those who can afford to continue to support the parish in these challenging times– we can all pray as individuals and as family units for an end to this pandemic.  Fr Tom
 
THE POSTAGE STAMP LESSON
 There was a little postage stamp No bigger than your thumb. But still it stuck right to the job Until the work was done. They licked it and they pounded it ‘Till it would make you sick; And the more it took a lickin’ The better it would stick. Let’s all be like the postage stamp In playing life’s rough game; And just keep a-stickin’ Tho’ we hang our heads in shame. The stamp stuck to the letter ‘Till it saw it safely through; There’s no one can do better Let’s keep sticking and be true. Anonymous
TREES AND INSECTS OF FERBANE A free online virtual tour  by Nessa Darcy.  (Saturday 17th April 11:00-12:30) giving a virtual tour of Ferbane’s trees and insects. Nessa is a entomologist and will offer tips on identifying trees and hear about their folklore & uses. Register via www.eventbrite.ie and search for “trees and insects of Ferbane” to book in.
NATIONAL SYNOD For  submission of ideas and suggestions (maximum 300 words by May 22) go to www.catholicbishops.ie/synod  on the form or nature of the process not the Themes (that’s for the next phase of consultation) bishops are inviting submissions to reflect on what methods/models to adopt in these coming two years  For example: parish hall meetings, focus groups, questionnaires, deep-listening sessions; written submissions; family-focused gatherings; summary of findings of assemblies that have already taken place across dioceses; and/or conferences. . Bishop Duffy plans to reanimate our own Diocesan Assembly plans for 2022.
 3rd Sunday of Easter `From darkness to light In all the Easter work of Jesus, he led the disciples out of darkness into light, out of sadness into joy, out of isolation into community, giving the living bread of hope for the dry bread of disappointment. He did this by sharing himself with them, sharing the scripture that spoke of him, and the bread that was his body. No long instructions, no long exhortations, just the openness of sharing himself with them. This is his plea to us, his Church: be light in darkness, be joy in sadness, be community in isolation, be Eucharist to dry bread, be wholeness to broken  (Fr. Donal Neary SJ)
 
Lord, today I choose to release all that holds me back. Help me to let go of the past, to let go of bitterness, to let go of failures and missed opportunities. Help me today to embrace your grace in my life, that I may live it to the full and help me be a blessing to others. Amen -Fr. Richard Gibbons, Knock
 
No matter how you are emotionally, mentally, physically, Invite hope into your life. Allow hope to enter into your mind. Allow hope to enter into your spirit. Allow hope to enter into your body. Allow yourself to be filled with hope. Imagine the Spirit of Jesus stirring up newness, finding the dead places that exist within your spirit, and creating a meadow of flowers inside of you. Visualise this open space, the flower buds unfolding, filling the spacious meadow with colour and fragrance. Let hope fill your mind with a sense of purpose and direction. Let hope fill your spirit with life and enthusiasm. Let hope fill your heart and draw you into renewed love. Rest quietly in your restored hope. Let the power of Risen Love reign in your heart. -Joyce Rupp
 
WORD OF THANKS
Marian McManus would like to thank everyone who supported and publicised her recent 12,000 steps for the month of March  fundraiser for the Irish Cancer Society.  Special thanks to Caitriona who walked with Marian everyday. Final amount raised is €3,000 which is much appreciated by the Irish Cancer Society .
Well done Marian.!!
Please let us know of any fundraisers if we can be of any assistance in publicising it.
 STUDIES PROGRAMME - Will be commencing at Banagher FET Centre on Monday 19th April. Modules include: Concreting; Floor and Wall Tiling; MIG Welding and NZEB Awareness and Safe Pass Training. A training allowance is payable where applicable. Contact: (M) 085 8016195 / 085 8051912. MOBILE FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER SERVICE House Calls Available Daytime and Evening. Contact Maura at 086-8053671 to arrange an appointment.       GALILEE SPIRITUALITY CENTRE ONLINE: In the Age of the Spirit: Four conversations for Eastertide, Tuesdays 7.30 - 9 p.m. For our first evening April 20th we welcome, very special guest, Ruth Patterson: Rev. Dr. Ruth Patterson, OBE. The Beloved Community – An Endangered Species? April 20th Booking and Zoom link: info@galilee.ie. €5. All welcome.
PASTORAL EASTER MESSAGE OF BISHOP FRANCIS DUFFY, “We are an Easter people: our faith in the risen Lord remains undimmed” can be viewed online at ardaghdiocese.ie & on parish blog & FB. Copies in  Church                                   SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO DRAW  April 12th 2021 Numbers drawn  7-12-13-29 No Jackpot Winner.Two Match 3 Winners. Jackpot €10,200. Draw on Facebook Live.
NEXT SUNDAY will be VOCATIONS SUNDAY. “St Joseph – the Dream of Vocation” is the theme of Vocations Sunday 2021. We prayerfully reflect on the vocation of all Christians, a call to serve others in our Church and world that is rooted in our baptism. More particularly, do you hear a call to the diocesan priesthood, the permanent diaconate or consecrated life? Speak to your local priest or the Diocesan Vocations Director Fr. Seamus O’ Rourke 074 96200554
 vocations@ardaghdiocese.org   or Email the National Vocations Office: email: info@vocations.ie
YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH (December 8th 2020 - December 8th 2021) Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to you God entrusted his only Son, in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen. St. Joseph, pray for us
 
 
 

Clonacnois Parish Bulletin April 11th 2021

  

Clonmacnois Parish

April 11th  2021

Second Sunday of Easter

(Divine Mercy Sunday)

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

     WEB  shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

FACEBOOK    https://www.facebook.com/tomas.macconchoille  (Live)

https://fb.me/saintciarans  (saved to it afterwards)

 

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

A quieter day, but Easter glory still fills the air. Behind closed doors, the disciples are dazed and dispirited. Then Jesus appears, but Thomas is not there. An annual reminder here of the power and importance of praying with the community. Eight days later Thomas is present with the community. He encounters the Lord, his questions are answered and his life is changed forever. The doubting disciple is moved to utter, in five short words, the most profound profession of faith in the entire Gospel: ‘My Lord and my God’. He will now become one of the foundation stones of the fledgling Church. The message is clear. We absent ourselves from the community gathering at a cost. At this time, our gathering is from a distance from necessity, but even from a distance we are nourished and strengthened. Thomas recognises Jesus in His hands. The story of our lives is etched in our hands. The fruits of caring, giving and loving are there for the world to see. Jesus’ love for us led Him to the Cross & when Thomas saw the hands, he remembered, he understood & he believed.

 

ALL MASSES ONLINE—LEVEL 5  Sat April 10th 7p.m.  Rosie Curley (Creevagh) 8th Anniversary

Sun April 11th 2nd Sun of Easter 10:30  (Divine Mercy Sunday)

Mon April 12th 10:00a.m.

Tues April 13th 10:00a.m. Paddy & Mary Martin (Anniv.)

[Feast St Martin was a pope and a martyr in the seventh century. He is last of the early popes to venerated as a martyr.]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Wed April 14th 10:00a.m.

Thurs April 15th 10:00a.m.

Fri April 16th 10:00a.m.

Sat April 17th 7:00p.m. David Macklin Anniv & dec’d parents  Oliver & Philomena (Billie) Macklin

Sun April 18th Third Sunday of Easter

10:30a.m.

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RECENT DEATHS Please pray for the repose of the souls of John (Johnny) McDemott (Clonfert) father of Cathy Kelly Clonfanlough.

TRÓCAIRE -Trócaire needs our help more than ever. Owing to current restrictions it is much harder for people to return Boxes/Envelopes and I am always immensely touched at your thoughtfulness and faithfulness in that regard. Please return either your Trócaire  Box or the contents  in an envelope to the Presbytery at your earliest convenience.  Thanks to Shannonbridge Post Office/ Moran’s Gala for also receiving Trócaire Boxes on your behalf.

 OFFERTORY April 4th  €967 Lenten Alms €334.50 Trócaire €1,877

I am very conscious that in these frightening times that your own resources may be restricted. This message is for those who can afford to continue to support the parish in these challenging times– we can all pray as individuals and as family units for an end to this pandemic.  Fr Tom

SCHOOLS  RE-OPEN: On Monday our school children will return to school. At this time of new beginnings for so many involved in education, we pray God’s Blessing on all to be kept safe.

 

 SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO DRAW

April 5th 2021 Numbers drawn 2-6-7-24 No Jackpot Winner. 3 Match 3 Winner. Jackpot €10,000. Draw on Facebook Live.

TREES AND INSECTS OF FERBANE A free online virtual tour  by Nessa Darcy.  (Saturday 17th April 11:00-12:30) giving a virtual tour of Ferbane’s trees and insects. Nessa is a entomologist and will offer tips on identifying trees and hear about their folklore & uses. Register via www.eventbrite.ie and search for “trees and insects of Ferbane” to book in.

NATIONAL SYNOD For  submission of ideas and suggestions (maximum 300 words by May 22) go to www.catholicbishops.ie/synod  on the form or nature of the process not the Themes (that’s for the next phase of consultation) bishops are inviting submissions to reflect on what methods/models to adopt in these coming two years  For example: parish hall meetings, focus groups, questionnaires, deep-listening sessions; written submissions; family-focused gatherings; summary of findings of assemblies that have already taken place across dioceses; and/or conferences. . Bishop Duffy plans to reanimate our own Diocesan Assembly plans for 2022.

 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 2021

Most merciful Jesus, I turn to You in my need. You are worthy of my complete trust. You are faithful in all things. When my life is filled with confusion, give me clarity and faith. When I am tempted to despair, fill my soul with hope.

Most merciful Jesus, I trust You in all things. I trust in Your perfect plan for my life. I trust You when I cannot grasp Your divine Will. I trust You when all feels lost. Jesus,I trust You more than I trust myself.

Most merciful Jesus, You are all-knowing. Nothing is beyond Your sight. You are all-loving. Nothing in my life is beyond Your concern. You are all-powerful. Nothing is beyond Your grace. Most merciful Jesus, I trust in You, I trust in You, I trust in You. May I trust You always and in all things.May I daily surrender to Your Divine Mercy. Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, Pray for us as we turn to you in our need

Divine Mercy Prayer Eternal Father. I offer You the Body and Blood. Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Amen.

A Prayer to be Merciful Help me. O Lord, that my eyes may be merciful, so that I may never suspect or judge from appearances, but look for what is beautiful in my neighbour's soul. Help me, O Lord, that my ears may be merciful, so that I may give heed to my neighbour's needs. Help me, O Lord, that my tongue may be merçiful, so that I should never speak negatively of my neighbour. Help me, O Lord, that my hands may be merciful and filled with good deeds, so that I may do only good to my neighbour. Help me, O Lord, that my feet may be merciful, so that I may hurry to assist my neighbour. Help me, O Lord, that my heart may be merciful, so that I myself may feel all the sufferings of my neighbour. May Your mercy, O Lord, rest upon me. Amen.

A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just (Pope Francis)

We hand folks over to God's mercy, and show none ourselves. (Author Eliot Quotes)

 

 

 STUDIES PROGRAMME - Will be commencing at Banagher FET Centre on Monday 19th April. Modules include: Concreting; Floor and Wall Tiling; MIG Welding and NZEB Awareness and Safe Pass Training. A training allowance is payable where applicable. Contact: (M) 085 8016195 / 085 8051912.

WEST OFFALY TRAINING are offering a course More About Autism. The course is being delivered by our Tutor David begins Wed. 14th April at 7 p.m. More information, call 057 9152003 /086 8413082 email josephine@westoffalytraining.com

MOBILE FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER SERVICE House Calls Available Daytime and Evening. Contact Maura at 086-8053671 to arrange an appointment.       

GALILEE SPIRITUALITY CENTRE ONLINE: In the Age of the Spirit: Four conversations for Eastertide, Tuesdays 7.30 - 9 p.m. For our first evening April 20th we welcome, very special guest, Ruth Patterson: Rev. Dr. Ruth Patterson, OBE. The Beloved Community – An Endangered Species? April 20th Booking and Zoom link: info@galilee.ie. €5. All welcome.

PASTORAL EASTER MESSAGE OF BISHOP FRANCIS DUFFY, “We are an Easter people: our faith in the risen Lord remains undimmed” can be viewed online at ardaghdiocese.ie & on parish blog & FB

Thomas!

1)These things did Thomas hold for real:

The warmth of blood,  the chill of steel,  the grain of wood,  the heft of stone,

the last frail twitch of blood and bone.

2)His brittle certainties denied

 That one could live when one had died, until his fingers read like Braille

the markings of the spear and nail.

3)May we, O God, by grace believe And, in believing, still receive the Christ who held His raw palms out and beckoned Thomas from his doubt. [Thomas Troeger]

A NIGHT PRAYER Lord You bless us as we rest, Restore us as we sleep You care for us as we drift off And hold us in our dreams. You are the safest place, You are the God of Grace. Forgiven, loved and held by You Is each small seed of faith. You know our thoughts and feelings, You see our deep desires. You understand our weariness and catch each tear we cry. You walk beside us every day, You are our faithful friend.

 

AN EASTER PRAYER Lord of all life, You are our hope and our joy, our source of true happiness. We have journeyed to Easter and in the most difficult of trials we have renewed our baptism and proclaimed your resurrection. We embrace with gladness the new life to which you call each one of us. Bless us, our families and all the world, with your constant presence and protection. May we give you thanks every day and share the good news of our faith with all we meet. And may the light of our Easter faith guide our footsteps in your ways of love, peace and truth. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. In Easter joy we proclaim, Christ is risen! Alleluia, alleluia!

YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH (December 8th 2020 - December 8th 2021) Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to you God entrusted his only Son, in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen. St. Joseph, pray for us

 

 

SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO DRAW

April 5th 2021 Numbers drawn 2-6-7-24 No Jackpot Winner. 3 Match 3 Winner. Jackpot €10,000. Draw on Facebook Live.

TREES AND INSECTS OF FERBANE A free online virtual tour  by Nessa Darcy.  (Saturday 17th April 11:00-12:30) giving a virtual tour of Ferbane’s trees and insects. Nessa is a entomologist and will offer tips on identifying trees and hear about their folklore & uses. Register via www.eventbrite.ie and search for “trees and insects of Ferbane” to book in.

NATIONAL SYNOD For  submission of ideas and suggestions (maximum 300 words by May 22) go to www.catholicbishops.ie/synod  on the form or nature of the process not the Themes (that’s for the next phase of consultation) bishops are inviting submissions to reflect on what methods/models to adopt in these coming two years  For example: parish hall meetings, focus groups, questionnaires, deep-listening sessions; written submissions; family-focused gatherings; summary of findings of assemblies that have already taken place across dioceses; and/or conferences. . Bishop Duffy plans to reanimate our own Diocesan Assembly plans for 2022.