Clonmacnois Parish

November 21st 2021

34th Sunday in OrdinaryTime(B)

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

     WEB  shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

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34th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING

‘Mine is not a kingdom of this world’

Pope Pius XI, whose motto was ‘the peace of Christ in the reign of Christ’ instituted this Feast in 1925. Benito Mussolini had just declared himself ‘Il Duce’ (‘The Leader’) of Italy; Stalin had come to power in Russia; Hitler was gaining control in Germany and the Holy Father wanted to remind his flock that, for them, there could be only one ‘duce’, Jesus Christ. He placed the feast, appropriately, at the hinge of the Church Year, to indicate that all time and all seasons belong to the Lord. Christ is a king with a difference. He did not come to reign on a golden throne, but on a wooden cross. His power comes, not through domination, but through humble service. As he stands before Pilate in today’s Gospel, he explains his mission: ‘I have come to bear witness to the truth’. God is Truth and when we stray from Him, we stray from the truth. When on the other hand we seek His truth, love His truth, speak His truth, act His truth, and lead others to discover His truth we enable His kingdom to come within our hearts and within our world.

‘The Feast of Christ the King is the feast of those who know they are in the hands of the One who writes straight with crooked lines’. (Pope Benedict).

 SHANNONBRIDGE

Sat 20th Nov 7p.m.  Jim Rogers (Anniv.)

Monday 22nd  10am Service

Tuesday 23rd 10am Mass

Wednesday 24th Mass 10am Tom Rocke & dec’d Family

Thursday 25th 10am

Friday 26th 10am

Saturday 27th (Eve of 1st Sunday of Advent) William & Julia Dillon

 

CLONFANLOUGH 

Sunday 21st November 10:30am Mary Kate Dolan

Friday 26th November 7pm All Souls

Sunday 28th November 10:30am Edward & Bridget Mannion & Family

 

CLUAIN CHIARAIN  Mass Wednesday 24th November  @7:30pm

SEASON OF ADVENT - Sunday next 28th November is the First Sunday of Advent marking the beginning of a new Church Year.

OFFERTORY   Nov 13/14th €755.00

 

November Dues Envelopes for the Priests of the Parish: Sincere thanks for your generosity. This money is lodged into a central fund in the Diocese and each priest receives a monthly allowance. Thank you for your support.

 

SAINTS THIS WEEK

 Sun. 21 Nov. Feast of Christ the King. Mon. 22 Nov. St. Cecilia. She is the patroness of music and musicians and a 3 rd century martyr.

Tues. 23 Nov,: St Columban (543-615) He was an Irish monk who established monasteries all over Europe. He died at Bobbio, in Northern Italy. He is also known as Columbanus

Wed. 24 Nov. Ss Andrew Dŏng-Ląc.

Thurs. 25 Nov. Ss. Catherine of Alexandria, St, Clement 1, St. Colman.

CEMETERY ROSARY  Clonmacnois Sunday 21st November at 2:00pm         Jim Rogers Shannonbridge 20th Nov 2020

Kieran Kelly Leharrow  16th Dec 2020

Joan Farrelly Shannonbridge 7th Jan 2021

Anne Egan Ballyhearth 17th June 2021

Kathleen Maleney Glebe 8th July 2021

Marion Higgins (née Donegan) Shannonbridge (died 4.6.2020) (interred) 18.9.21

 



World Mission Sunday - 24 October This year we will celebrate World Mission Sunday over the weekend of 24 October. Its theme ‘We Cannot Remain Silent - We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard (Acts 4 20)' is twofold. It is message of hope - Jesus Christ is risen and we cannot keep his love compassion and mercy to ourselves. It also challenges us to stand-up and speak on behalf of those whose voices are too small to be heard We all have the potential to be champions for those who are weaker For them we cannot remain silent All offerings and donations made for World Mission Sunday become part of the Holy Father's Universal Solidarity Fund. This Fund is essential not only for missionaries but for the future of the Church. It supports missionary activities in over 1,100 mission dioceses, mostly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. However, World Mission Sunday is far more than an appeal for financial help. Missionaries also need your spiritual support. On this universal celebration missionaries can take great strength in knowing that the faithful of the world are keeping them in their thoughts and prayers.

 

 Association of Catholics – Online Talk - Being Catholic in Contemporary Ireland - Tom Inglis on Nov. 25th, 2021, at 8.00 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 858 3200 5890 and Passcode: 021468

Church Music: A US based company, One License (OL), has obtained the copyright of a large quantity of liturgical music.www.onelicense.net. Copyright: Some music is not under copyright, for example very old hymns (if the composer is dead more than 70 years and provided the piece has not been rearranged. Choirs: If you have a choir the music should either be on sheets bought from the publishers (not One License) or in hymnals. Photocopies should not be used by choirs. CDs: CDs are for private use only and should not be used in church unless you have received written permission from the publisher to play the music in public (and/or podcast/streaming).

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL  Shannonbridge Hall Wednesday 24th @ 8pm

 ADVENT TALKS  Thursday Evenings: 2nd, 9th & 16th December at 8.15pm Location: St John’s Rest & Care Centre and live-streamed on www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live With Fr Eamonn Conway, Head of Theology & Religious Studies, MIC, University of Limerick and Julie Kavanagh, member of the National Synodal Steering Committee, Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. As the initial phase of the Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland is now underway, these talks will offer the opportunity for discussion and reflection to help deepen our understanding of this important subject.

Thursday 2nd: Fr Eamonn Conway – Synodality: What does it mean?

Thursday 9th: Julie Kavanagh – Synodality: How does it work?

 Thursday 16th: Fr Eamonn Conway – Synodality: Why does it matter?

VOLUNTEER - If you are interested in registering your voluntary organisation or becoming a volunteer contact 083 0154669 for more information or register on www. volunteeroffaly.ie

DANCING - Returns to St. Mary’s Hall, Cloghan on Mon. nights from 8pm to 10pm.

MESSAGE FROM SHANNONBRIDGE ACTION GROUP ON “Destination Shannonbridge”

Louise Browne and Associates will be in Shannonbridge village from  6-8p.m. on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd November  in the Health Centre, Shannonbridge.  Louise wants to meet as many people as possible, and we want as many people as possible to meet her, to give her your thoughts and ideas on what your vision for Destination Shannonbridge is. So please if at all possible take this opportunity to chat with Louise and her team.

LIVING WITH LOSS—IRISH HOSPICE FOUNDATION DEC. 8th

As part of our bereavement support function at Irish Hospice Foundation we are arranging our annual event for the public entitled ‘Living with Loss’. This event is free to attend, but registration is required using the following link: Living with Loss Tickets, Wed 8 Dec 2021 at 19:00 | Eventbrite This public event aims to provide information about grief and the range of supports available to bereaved people.

 SHANNONBRIDGE EXERCISE CLASSES  Wednesdays @ 7:30pm  €7 per class

Pilates Class starting Thursday 11am  (€10)

 

SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO DRAW   Nov 15th  2021 Numbers drawn on FB Live 14-20-23-325 No winner, 6 Match 3Jackpot   €16,400 

 

 MINISTRIES  IN CHURCH              

 CHURCH CARE Maureen Mitchell, Martha Murphy, Marie McManus  Clonfanlough:   Dorothy Darcy (Nov) READER Nov.  20th @ 7pm Family Anniv. readerNov. 21st   @ 10:30 Declan McEvoy

Church Counters  Clonfanlough (November)

 

RECENT DEATHS  Annie Kate Dinneen  late of Clonmacnois. Died in Cork

Edward Galligan (Kells) brother of Bob Raherbeg

Knock All-Night Vigil, Tuesday December 7th  at Knock Basilica. Vigil Theme: 'Into the Light' Vigil Programme 10pm - Midnight: Confessions in the Chapel of Reconciliation Midnight - 12.30am: Rosary 12.30am - 1am: Testimony from a Member of the Cenacolo Community, Knock 1am - 2am: Stations of the Cross 2am - 3am: Holy Hour 3am - 3.30am Break for private prayer 3.30 - 4am Reflections 4am Mass

Those who can’t come to Knock in person can join us online at www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live and on our Facebook page. Details subject to change – see www.knockshrine.ie for further updates

Short Advent Reflections by Fr. Niall Ahern available to podcast and to listen @ www.elphindiocese.ie/advent-reflections offer a gentle way of entering the forthcoming Advent season. All welcome to use.

Future of the Catholic Church in Ireland Talk by Sunday Times columnist and Iona Institute founder David Quinn and Senator Rónán Mullen in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Tuesday 23rd November at 7.30 p.m. “Ireland and the Church: Where we’ve come from, Where we’re going” is organised by the Iona Institute. All are welcome. Admission free. Public health guidelines apply. To book your place, email info@ionainstitute.ie or phone 01 6619204.

 

Clonmacnois Parish November 14th 2021

Clonmacnois Parish November 14th 2021 33rd Sunday in OrdinaryTime(B) 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) 33rd SUNDAY OF THE YEAR ‘Heaven and earth will pass away’ There is something about the month of November that invites us to reflect on endings and beginnings. As winter tightens its grip and the landscape becomes increasingly barren we are confronted with the stark truth that this world as we know it will pass away. The Word of God these Sundays asks us to live with this awareness. We are reminded that all life is a preparation to meet the King. One day we will stand before Him to account for our stewardship, for the choices we have made. ‘If in the end we have not chosen God, then it will not matter what else we have chosen’ (C.S. Lewis). Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter suggested that ‘we should live our lives each day as though Christ were coming in the afternoon’. His advice is wise. All spectacular achievement is preceded by unspectacular preparation, and by preparing for death we actually clarify life. Doesn’t it make sense to be prepared? A Coronavirus Prayer for this Weary Winter Jesus Christ, Light of the World, You understand what it is like to feel alone in the midst of great suffering. Remain with us as we continue to endure the coronavirus pandemic. Awaken our hearts as we bear witness to the sickness, the sacrifice, even death. In these dark months we cry, “How long, O Lord?” Help us to watch and pray for signs of your hope. When we long for a world returned to normal, inspire us to work toward a world transformed. When we feel forgotten and lonely, help us to find solidarity through your love. When we cannot see your face, help us to see you in others, especially the medical professionals who labour tirelessly. When we feel only sorrow in our souls, help us to know that the joy of the Gospel remains as true now as ever. When we feel only grief in our hearts, help us to find consolation in knowing that those who are sick or have died are held in your loving embrace. As we walk through this time of darkness, give us faith that we are headed toward brighter days. Give light to our eyes. Let us show that light to one another. Even in winter, when the ground appears barren, it is warmed by the light of your creation; seeds are nourished and green shoots are pushing up toward the sun. Jesus Christ, be our light. Amen. (Churches at 100% Capacity) SHANNONBRIDGE Sat 13th November 7p.m. 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. World day of the Poor Barry Quinn Anniversary & deceased members of the Quinn family. Monday 15th Nov. 7pm Mass Dec’d relatives Tuesday 16th Nov. 10am Mass Wednesday 17th Nov. 10am Mass Thursday 18th Nov. 8pm Deceased Staff of E.S.B. Shannonbridge/West Offaly Power Station Friday 19th Nov. 10am Mass Sat 20th Nov 7p.m. Jim Rogers (Anniv.) CLONFANLOUGH Sunday 14th November 10:30am Rose Daly Anniversary Thursday 18th Nov. 7p.m. Sunday 21st November 10:30am Mary Kate Dolan CLUAIN CHIARAIN Mass Wednesday 17th November @7:30pm OFFERTORY Nov 1st (All Saints) €154.50 Nov 6/7 €519.20 November Dues €1050 Trócaire Appeal for East Africa €310 donations may be received. The appeal will end next weekend. Please mark your envelope - Trocaire. SAINTS THIS WEEK Nov.15th St Albert the Great (1206-1280) A Dominican theologian, he taught theology at Cologne university. Nov. 16th St Gertrude (1256-1302) She cultivated devotion to the Sacred Heart and advocated frequent Communion. Nov. 17th St Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) Queen at fourteen, widowed at twenty, she was a woman of prayer and service to the poor CEMETERY ROSARY Clonmacnois Sunday 21st November at 2:00pm Jim Rogers Shannonbridge 20th Nov 2020 Kieran Kelly Leharrow 16th Dec 2020 Joan Farrelly Shannonbridge 7th Jan 2021 Anne Egan Ballyhearth 17th June 2021 Kathleen Maleney Glebe 8th July 2021 Marion Higgins (née Donegan) Shannonbridge (died 4.6.2020) (interred) 18.9.21  World Mission Sunday - 24 October This year we will celebrate World Mission Sunday over the weekend of 24 October. Its theme ‘We Cannot Remain Silent - We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard (Acts 4 20)' is twofold. It is message of hope - Jesus Christ is risen and we cannot keep his love compassion and mercy to ourselves. It also challenges us to stand-up and speak on behalf of those whose voices are too small to be heard We all have the potential to be champions for those who are weaker For them we cannot remain silent All offerings and donations made for World Mission Sunday become part of the Holy Father's Universal Solidarity Fund. This Fund is essential not only for missionaries but for the future of the Church. It supports missionary activities in over 1,100 mission dioceses, mostly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. However, World Mission Sunday is far more than an appeal for financial help. Missionaries also need your spiritual support. On this universal celebration missionaries can take great strength in knowing that the faithful of the world are keeping them in their thoughts and prayers. “When this is over, may we never again take for granted A handshake with a stranger Full shelves at the store Conversations with neighbours A crowded theatre Friday night out The taste of Communion A routine check-up The school rush each morning Coffee with a friend The stadium roaring Each deep breath A boring Tuesday Life itself. When this ends, may we find that we have become more like the people we wanted to be we were called to be, we hoped to be and may we stay that way—better for each other because of the worst.” -Laura Kelly Fanucci Irish Bishops - Bereavement Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine - TODAY The Covid-19 pandemic has been a particularly difficult time for those who have lost loved ones and have often had to cope with their grief without many of the usual spiritual and community supports. To pastorally support everyone who has suffered the pain of bereavement during the pandemic, and in the context of the month of November as the traditional time when we remember our dead, on Sunday, 14 November at 3.00pm, the Bishops of Ireland will undertake a pilgrimage to the International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine in Knock. The bishops will concelebrate Mass for those who died in our country during the pandemic, and their families. The bishops will also offer prayers of thanksgiving for those who so selflessly sacrificed so much during the pandemic. This Mass will be live-streamed on www.knockshrine.ie and broadcast on the RTÉ News Now digital television channel and online. The bishops invite everyone to join with them in prayer on this solemn occasion. SHANNONBRIDGE EXERCISE CLASSES Wednesdays @ 7:30pm €7 per class Pilates Class starting Thursday 11am (€10) SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO DRAW Nov 8th 2021 Numbers drawn on FB Live 7-11-22-31 No winner, 7 Match 3Jackpot €16,000 MINISTRIES IN CHURCH CHURCH CARE Dympna Fitzpatrick, Dympna O’Carroll, Linda Moran Clonfanlough: Dorothy Darcy (Nov) READER Nov. 20th @ 7pm Kieran O’Connor Nov. 21st @ 10:30 Maura Molloy Church Counters Clonfanlough (November) RECENT DEATHS Sr. James Pillion, Cluny Sister, (formerly Clonascra, Ballinahown and Gallen Priory) who died in Mount Sackville CLIMATE CHANGE QUOTES -“Climate change is sometimes misunderstood as being about changes in the weather. In reality, it is about changes in our very way of life.” -Paul Polman -“We can’t take climate change and put it on the back burner. If we don’t address climate change, we won’t be around as humans.” -Conrad Anker. //-“We have a single mission: to protect and hand on the planet to the next generation.” François Hollande // - “We are the first generation to feel the sting of climate change, and we are the last generation that can do something about it.” -Jay Inslee // -“While the problem can sometimes seem overwhelming, we can turn things around — but we must move beyond climate talk to climate action.” - Ted Turner // -“We cannot burn our way to the future. We cannot pretend the danger does not exist — or dismiss it because it affects someone else.” - Ban Ki-moon //“We are living on this planet as if we had another one to go to.” - Terri Swearingen THE ANNUAL MASS for the Deceased Staff of E.S.B. Shannonbridge/West Offaly Power Station will be celebrated in St Ciarán’s Church. Shannonbridge on Thurs. 18th November at 8pm SHANNONBRIDGE Active Retirement Association meeting on Friday 19th November at 11:30am in Fallons CONGRATULATIONS to all involved in Shannonbridge Tidy Towns. A very fine result up another 9 points to 300 CONGRATULATIONS - To Bishop Francis Duffy on his appointment as the new Archbishop of Tuam. He will act as Apostolic Administrator of our Diocese until his instalment in the new year. We thank him for his committed leadership over the past eight years and we ask God to grant him the wisdom and courage he needs in his important new ministry. Faoi choimirce na Maighdine Muire go raibh sé.

Clonmacnois Parish November 7th 2021

 Clonmacnois Parish

November 7th 2021

32nd Sunday in OrdinaryTime(B)

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

     WEB  shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

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

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 32nd SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

The Widows’ Mite

 It is said that there are three types of giver: the grudge giver who says ‘I hate to give’; the duty giver who says ‘I have to give’; the thanks giver who says ‘I want to give’. The widow in today’s Gospel, who gave away all that she had, fits comfortably into the third category. Jesus noticed her quiet gesture and presented her to the ages as a pattern of generosity. Her unsung deed teaches us that the amount of the gift never matters so much as its cost to the giver. Real generosity gives until it hurts. Wealth is not determined by what you have accumulated, but by what you will give when a good deed needs to be done. It is the truly generous who are truly wise and it is the hand that gives that gathers. The little widow was wealthy beyond words.

 Autumnal Wood Wisdom. Bro. Richard Hendrick Ofm Cap

Enter slowly, and with reverence, the golden autumnal woods,
and then, stopping beneath its vaulted sylvan sanctuary,
allow its burnished beauty of bronzed leaf,
polished nut, and, shining fruit to reflect deep
eternal richness of Divine generosity,
always gifting grace in each moment,
of Heaven’s harvesting, to breathe its blessing through you.

Then, accepting its annual invitation to stillness,
you will hear the slowing heartbeat of the earth
as she moves towards her                                                                                          yearned for yearly time of maternal meditation,
and feel her ever deepening breaths appear as mother-mists,
exhaled between branches slowly releasing leaf’s attachment
into wind’s wildness, beckoning you into the stillness that bears always the slow fruiting berry of prayer,
whose sweet taste is wisdom.

 

A Prayer of Remembrance

God, thank you for the special people in our lives whom we are remembering in a special way during the month of November. We thank you for being a compassionate God who walks with us in the our dark moments of grief and loneliness. We are thankful for all who continue to love and support us through our grief. Lord, continue to be a light for us, giving us hope, direction and courage. May we now live our lives treasuring the memories of those special people we have known and loved and help us to bring light and hope to others. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord, Amen.

 (Churches  at 100%  Capacity)

SHANNONBRIDGE

Saturday 6th November 7p.m. Anne Egan ( Ballyhearth)

Mon. 8th Nov. 10.00 am  Mass

Tues 9th Nov 10:00a.m. Service

Wed 10th Nov 10:00 am Deceased Relatives & Friends

Thurs 11th Nov 10:00am Mass

Fri 12th Nov 10:00 am Mass St Josaphat, Bishop

Sat 13th November 7p.m.  33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.  World day of the  Poor

 Barry Quinn Anniversary

CLONFANLOUGH 

Sunday 7th November 10:30a.m. Michael & Kathleen Kelly

Monday 8th November 7p.m. Deceased Relatives & Friends

Sunday 14th November 10:30am 

 Rose Daly Anniversary

 

CLUAIN CHIARAIN  Mass Wednesday 10th November  @7:30pm

OFFERTORY  Oct 30th/31st  €510

Mission Sunday (Oct 24th) €345

SAINTS THIS WEEK

Nov.9th Dedication of the Lateran Basilica The church of St John on the Lateran in Rome is ‘Mother and Head of all the churches of the city and the world’. It is the cathedral church of the bishop of Rome, the Pope.

Nov. 10th St Leo the Great (Pope) He was elected Bishop of Rome (Pope) in 440. He died in 461.

Nov. 11th St Martin of Tours (316-397) Martin was bishop of Tours (France). He is patron saint of France.

NOVEMBER  LIST You are invited to prepare your List of the Dead to return it at Masses this weekend or during this week to the Parochial House or to the box near the altar in Athboy Church You may place your List of the Dead in the box in the sanctuary .

To guide and strengthen our faith here are seven practices: Ask God for his blessing each morning. Help your neighbour in time of need. Say Grace before meals. Ask the saints to intercede for you. Spend time reflecting. Receive Holy Communion as spiritual food. Thank God at the end of each day. God of Glory, reconcile all Christian people, create a new spirit within them in accordance will your will. Amen

 



World Mission Sunday - 24 October This year we will celebrate World Mission Sunday over the weekend of 24 October. Its theme ‘We Cannot Remain Silent - We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard (Acts 4 20)' is twofold. It is message of hope - Jesus Christ is risen and we cannot keep his love compassion and mercy to ourselves. It also challenges us to stand-up and speak on behalf of those whose voices are too small to be heard We all have the potential to be champions for those who are weaker For them we cannot remain silent All offerings and donations made for World Mission Sunday become part of the Holy Father's Universal Solidarity Fund. This Fund is essential not only for missionaries but for the future of the Church. It supports missionary activities in over 1,100 mission dioceses, mostly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. However, World Mission Sunday is far more than an appeal for financial help. Missionaries also need your spiritual support. On this universal celebration missionaries can take great strength in knowing that the faithful of the world are keeping them in their thoughts and prayers.

 

 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Promoting empowerment, employment, education and wellbeing. Commencing on Wednesday 10th November and finishing on International Men’s Day, Friday 19th November. The schedule contains a variety of workshops, both in person and online, covering a wide range of topics from job seeking skills to yoga, equine assisted learning to internet safety. There really is something to suit everyone. Spaces are limited so booking is essential! For more info, call Aoife on 087 738 5989 or Louise on 087 692 5276.

TRÓCAIRE’S SPECIAL APPEAL this weekend 6th and 7th November 2021 to support its work to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in East Africa - People and their livestock are dying of starvation, pushed back by cruel climate shocks and Covid. Trócaire has called for special support for the people of East Africa, where up to 30 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are currently facing lifethreatening food shortages. Parishes throughout Ireland are requested to undertake a Special Church Collection on 6th and 7th November. Your support would be appreciated

DEATHS - Please pray for the repose of the souls of  Pat Coughlan, Moore South (father of Patricia Casey, Shannonbridge) and Eileen Parker sister of late Frances Walshe

BISHOPS’ PILGRIMAGE & MASS IN KNOCK

National Memorial Mass: On Sun. 14th Nov. at 3 p.m. the Bishops of Ireland will undertake a pilgrimage to Knock Shrine to con-celebrate Mass for all those who have died in Ireland and for their families during the pandemic. Prayers will also be offered in thanksgiving for all those who made sacrifices to care, to help and to support others. This Mass will be live-streamed from Knock Basilica on www.knockshrine.ie/watchlive and also broadcast on RTE News Now.

CHOIR— As you can see from the diocesan guidelines, Choirs are welcome to return. It is a beautiful ministry to help people to pray better.

 SHANNONBRIDGE EXERCISE CLASSES

Wednesdays @ 7:30pm  €7 per class

Pilates Class starting Thursday 11am  (€10)

SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO DRAW   Nov 1st  2021 Numbers drawn on FB Live 1-13-20-22 No winner, 1 Match 3Jackpot   €16,000 

 

CEMETERY ROSARY IN CLONMACNOIS I have made contact with Fr. Brendan  of our neighbouring parish of Leamonaghan who have had a lot of funerals this past year (60) some of whom are interred at Clonmacnois with a view to a Sunday Afternoon Rosary and  Blessing. Details to follow.

 MINISTRIES  IN CHURCH              

 CHURCH CARE Marian McManus, Catherina Slattery, Ann Corbett  Clonfanlough:   Dorothy Darcy (Nov) READER Nov.  13th @ 7pm Pattie Corbett   Nov. 14th  @ 10:30 Maura Molloy

Church Counters  Clonfanlough (November)

 

COP 26 Meeting in Glasgow. Pope Francis has appealed to decision makers who gather in Glasgow to “provide effective responses” to the ecological crisis and to “offer concrete hope” to future generations.

Pope Francis writes: It is worth repeating that each of us—whoever and wherever we may be—can play our own part in changing our collective response to the unprecedented threat of climate change and the degradation of our common home. I was impressed by something said by one of the scientists . He told us: If things continue as they are, in 50 years time my baby granddaughter will have to live in an unliveable world. “We cannot allow this to happen!”. It is essential that each of us be committed to this urgent change of direction, sustained by our own faith and spirituality.

 

IRELAND AND THE CHURCH : where we’ve come from, where we’re going: Invitation to a talk hosted by The Iona Institute in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Tuesday 23rd November at 7.30 pm. Admission free. Speakers are Senator Ronan Mullen and David Quinn. Note: The usual public health measures will be followed including mask wearing and social distancing. This will mean numbers will be more limited than usual so make sure to book your place by emailing info@ionainstitute.ie or phoning 01 6619204.

 

Trócaire Special Appeal takes place this weekend on 6th/7th Nov. to support it’s work to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in East Africa. If you wish to donate you can place your donation in any envelope and mark it Trócaire. Thank you.