Clonmacnois Parish
September 19th 2021
25th Sunday in OrdinaryTime(B)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 0868319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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25th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
‘They had been arguing which of them was the greatest’
Today we are surprised to find the friends of Jesus arguing as to which of them is the greatest. Ambition can be healthy or unhealthy. Jesus did encourage His disciples on another occasion to be‘ ambitious for the higher gifts’. This kind of ambition manifests itself in joyful, humble service, the placing of ones’ gifts and talents at the disposal of those who are most powerless. It may even mean being content to take second place in order to promote the greater good. There is unfortunately, an ambition that is unhealthy. It manifests itself in a blind, ruthless, uncaring pursuit of power, status and influence, which leads, ultimately, to emptiness and sterility. We have a choice then. Do we have an ambition to rule or an ambition to serve? Most political and economic problems, most bitter divisions and disputes would be solved if people chose the path of service over the path of power. What our world needs urgently is what Jesus proposed - the heart of the servant. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy highlighted this fundamental choice when he challenged his fellow Americans in his memorable Inauguration Address in January 1961: ‘Ask not what your country can do for you; ask rather what you can do for your country’. That is healthy ambition!
ANNIVERSARIES AT THIS TIME Catherine Taaffe Garrymore
MINISTRIES IN CHURCH
Pope Francis’s Prayer for the year of Saint Joseph 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.
Sat 18th 7pm Vigil Mass Rose & Jack Minnock, Sons Martin, Michael & Stanley, Daughter Dympna
Ss Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, Paul Chong Ha-Sang, and Companions,
Martyrs
Tuesday 21st Sept -10am Service ST MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST (FEAST)
Wednesday 22nd Sept -10am
Thursday 23rd Sept 10am St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Priest (Memorial)
Friday 24th Sept 10am
Saturday 25th 7pm
CLONFANLOUGH (50% Capacity)
Sun 19th Sept 10:30am Donors Intention
CLUAIN CHIARAIN Mass Wednesday 22nd Sept 2021 at 7:30pm (Celebrant Fr. Tom Cox)
Prayer to Padre Pio Dear God, You generously blessed Your servant, St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, with the gifts of the Spirit. You marked his body with the five wounds of Christ Crucified, as a powerful witness to the saving Passion and death of Your Son. Endowed with the gift of discernment, St. Padre Pio labored endlessly in the confessional for the salvation of souls. With reverence and intense devotion in the celebration of Mass, he invited countless men and women to a greater union with Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Through the intercession of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, I confidently beseech You to grant me the grace of (here state your petition). Glory be to the Father... (three times). Amen.
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Wishing is not enough; we must do. -Johann Von Goeth
NEED TO UPSKILL?
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WEST OFFALY TRAINING - Are commencing a More About Autism Course starting Wed. 22nd Sept. Study Skills for Students for 5 Monday evenings from 6-8pm. For all details of the above courses please contact Josephine, West Offaly Training, Banagher 057 91 52003 josephine@ westoffalytraining.com.
The Season of Creation or Creation Time, is marked throughout the Christian world from 1 September to 4 October (Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi) and celebrates the joy of creation as well as encouraging awareness-raising initiatives to protect the natural environment. Resources are available at www.catholicbishops.ie and will be updated throughout the month of September
Acts of love for the Season of Creation “Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the Sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is…. Life is good when you are happy; but much better when others are happy because of you.” Pope Francis
HAVE YOU EARNED YOUR TOMORROW (by Edgar Guest)
Is anybody happier because you passed his way? Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today? This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you? Did you give a cheerful greeting to the friend who came along? Or a churlish sort of "Howdy" and then vanish in the throng? Were you selfish pure and simple as you rushed along the way,
Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today? Can you say tonight, in parting with the day that's slipping fast, That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed? Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said;
Does a man whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead? Did you waste the day, or lose it, was it well or sorely spent? Did you leave a trail of kindness or a scar of discontent? As you close your eyes in slumber do you think that God would say, You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today?
SHANNONBRIDGE(50% Capacity)
Sat 18th 7pm Vigil Mass Rose & Jack Minnock, Sons Martin, Michael & Stanley, Daughter Dympna
Ss Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, Paul Chong Ha-Sang, and Companions,
Martyrs
Tuesday 21st Sept -10am Service ST MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST (FEAST)
Wednesday 22nd Sept -10am
Thursday 23rd Sept 10am St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Priest (Memorial)
Friday 24th Sept 10am
Saturday 25th 7pm
CLONFANLOUGH (50% Capacity)
Sun 19th Sept 10:30am Donors Intention
CLUAIN CHIARAIN Mass Wednesday 22nd Sept 2021 at 7:30pm (Celebrant Fr. Tom Cox)
Prayer to Padre Pio Dear God, You generously blessed Your servant, St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, with the gifts of the Spirit. You marked his body with the five wounds of Christ Crucified, as a powerful witness to the saving Passion and death of Your Son. Endowed with the gift of discernment, St. Padre Pio labored endlessly in the confessional for the salvation of souls. With reverence and intense devotion in the celebration of Mass, he invited countless men and women to a greater union with Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Through the intercession of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, I confidently beseech You to grant me the grace of (here state your petition). Glory be to the Father... (three times). Amen.
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Wishing is not enough; we must do. -Johann Von Goeth
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