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.
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.
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)
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.
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