Clonmacnois Parish

January 9th  2022

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

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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SHANNONBRIDGE

Sat 8th Jan 2022 7pm Barney & Christeen Reynolds

Monday, 10th January.  10 Mass

Tuesday, 11th January. 10 Mass

Wednesday, 12th January 10 Service

Thursday 13th January 10 Mass

Friday 14th January  10 Mass Michael & Stephen Shrahan 

Saturday 15th January 7pm  James Higgins (14th Anniv.)

 

CLONFANLOUGH

Sun 9th Jan 2022 10:30a.m. Pro Populo

Sun 9th Jan 2022  12 Noon Funeral Mass of Ann Egan (Clonfanlough)

Sunday 16th Jan 2022 Dec’d members of Rigney Family (Clonlyon)

 

RECENT DEATH Ann Egan  Clonfanlough, late of Baylin, Mount Temple.

Bridget McSweeney (née Coughlan) Patrickswell, Limerick, formerly Clonascra, Clonfanlough.

 

Christmas Offerings (Dues)  for the Priests of the Parish: Sincere thanks for your generosity towards the Christmas Dues. This collection is forwarded to a central fund in the Diocese. Each priest in the Diocese receives a monthly wage from this fund. In short we help each of our 44 priests to an income.  Thank you for your faithful support

OFFERTORY Jan 2nd 2022 €595

PARISH CALENDARS  are available  in both Churches

Mass Readers Please call to the sacristy to collect your St Paul Sunday Missal for 2022.  Please call to the sacristy to collect your St Paul Sunday Missal for 2022.

UPCOMING  FEAST DAYS

Thursday 13th January St Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Optional Memorial)

Jan. 15th St Ita Born of noble parents, St Ita founded a monastery in Co Limerick.

  MINISTRIES  IN CHURCH              

 CHURCH CARE Jacinta Kelly, Ann Keena  Clonfanlough:   Mary Guinan, Anne Guinan (Jan.) READER Jan 15th 2022 @ 7pm                       Jan 16th  @ 10:30  Maura Molloy Eucharistic Minister   Martha Murphy (S/B), Jan 15th /Leanne Quinn (C/f) Jan 16th

Church Counters Clonfanlough (Jan)

 FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

“Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptised by John”

The feast of the Baptism of the Lord madrks the end of the Christmas season. The word baptism is derived from the Greek verb “baptizo“, meaning “I wash or immerse“. And so it was for Jesus, as He embarked on his public ministry, immersed himself in the waters of the Jordan to be baptised by John. We likewise, were immersed in the waters of the font on the day of our baptism. On that day we were “Christened“. We took on the name of Christ. We identified with his life and mission and join the ranks of those who believe in him. That special moment mate the beginning of a walk with the Lord that will last forever. It conferred on us a wonderful dignity and a great responsibility. Near the end of his life Pope Saint John Paul the second was asked in an interview to name the most important day of his life. Without hesitation, he responded that the day he was baptised was the most important day of his life. More recently, Pope Francis proclaimed that “Baptism  is the best gift we have received since through it we belong to God and possess the joy of salvation“. The early Christians appreciated this wonderful gift and celebrated their Baptism day more passionately than their birthday. Could we recaptured attention tradition and begin by familiarising ourselves with the date of our baptism?

 Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord A Question to be Asked Have you ever asked your parents why they had you baptised? Their answer might run something like this: We were over the moon when you were born. You were our first/third/fifth child, and we loved you as much as any of our other children. We were so happy that you had arrived into the world safely and we wanted to do the best thing for you. So we brought you to the church, thanked God, and poured water over you in his name. Mam held you, well wrapped up. Dad was very proud and wore his best clothes. Before you were born we had spent some time discussing what Christian names we would give you. Once we held you we decided, and gave you the names by which you would forever be known to us, to the world and to God. We wanted you to be part and parcel of God’s family and to have the strengths of Mass and the Sacraments. We wanted you to have the support of our families, of the neighbours and of the parish. That day we gave you what was most precious to us, our love and faith. You were our son/daughter. Our ‘favour’ was on you. It still is. Remember that.

 FAREWELL TO BISHOP FRANCIS DUFFY

Today in Tuam, Bishop Francis Duffy will be installed as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Tuam. We pray God’s blessing on him in his new role. We also thank him for his guidance and leadership of our Diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnois over the past eight years. For now our Diocese will be guided by an administrator who will be nominated by the diocesan consultors when they meet this week. We await what the future holds for our diocese—it could be a new bishop or it could be a type of amalgamation of dioceses. I ask you to pray that the Holy Spirit will guide us on the right path in this period of waiting.

 

SOMETHING OF INTEREST

KERRY ONLINE  DIOCESAN MISSION 2022 The diocese will hold an online Mission from Sunday Jan 16th to Wednesday Jan 19th. Each day, people are invited to join in the Mission talk, Prayer, Mass, Reflection, Prayer Petition and Family Time. The speakers will include; Oisín McConville, a well-known GAA pundit, but also a man who has battled with addiction issues – he will explore the topic, “Starting Afresh”. Kate Liffey, a teacher and chaplain in post-primary school, and a wife and parent – the topic she will explore is “Sustained by Love”. Fr Sean McDonagh, a Columban priest, who has been involved with justice issues while working in the Philippines, and has written extensively on the Climate Crisis - he will explore “Sowing Seeds of Hope”. Miriam Kerins Hussey, a trained pharmacist, she is also a holistic health and wellness coach – As we move into 2022, she will look at how we are “Embracing life”. By registering on the diocesan website, you will receive an email each day of the Mission with the links you need for that day....so you can join all or some of the events. The prayer booklet is on the diocesan website.

SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO DRAW Jan 3rd  2022 Numbers drawn on FB Live 5–12-13-4 No Jackpot Winner   3 Match 3 winners.  Jackpot now €2,400

 KEN SMOLLEN FOOD APPEAL Helping Offaly Families A very big than k you to everyone for your wonderful response to this appeal. All items being collected today (Jan 9

ANNUAL SVP APPEAL THANK YOU to all who donated to the annual Christmas Appeal. All monies forwarded.

SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTO DRAW Jan 3rd  2022 Numbers drawn on FB Live 5–12-13-4 No Jackpot Winner   3 Match 3 winners.  Jackpot now €2,400

CHARITABLE DONATIONS SCHEME - This scheme allows parishes to claim back tax on donations made during the course of the year. We submit your Name, PPS and cumulative donations via the Parish Envelopes to Revenue Commissioners. Nothing more is sought of you. Reminder to return forms as soon as possible. Only your Name, PPS Number, Address, Phone Number and email [if applicable] Nothing else. Any queries? Contact me please 

COLLECTIONS - Thank you for your continuing support. Moran’s Gala still receive envelopes, or the secure box in the Main Porch of both Churches, or the presbytery Letterbox. Alternatively  you can do so by electronic transfer

Bank Transfer (Do give your Box No. or name in bank narrative)   Name of Account Clonmacnois Parochial Account.

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IBAN-IE90BOFI90368011629381

CHIME  The National Charity for Deafness and Hearing Loss, Our Local Supports Outreach Service is located at Birr Technology Centre, St Brendan Street . This is a free and confidential support service on all aspects of deafness and hearing loss. We Provide Information and Resources, Minor Hearing aid Repairs, Hearing Aid Batteries for sale for €2 a card. Due To Recent Covid Resstrictions Please call 057-9351606/ 086-1436476 to book an appointment for the first Wednesday of every Month

 

 

 

Christmas is over and I’m introducing new restrictions.