Clonmacnois Parish
February 13th 2022
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time(C)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 0868319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
WEB shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/tomas.macconchoille (Live)
SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
‘Blessed are you who are poor’.
Mexican poet Amado Nervo was surely reflecting on the inspiring words of Jesus in today’s Gospel when he penned the beautiful lines: “the world told me that I was only a beggar but Jesus told me I am a king”. In His ‘Sermon on the Plain’, the Lord utters four remarkable and revolutionary blessings. They are known as the Beatitudes, and they turn the values of the world upside down. The poor will inherit the kingdom of God; the hungry will be satisfied; the tearful will laugh; the persecuted will be rewarded. Where the world sees losers Jesus sees winners; what the world calls wretched He calls blessed; what the world holds contemptible He holds to His heart. It is little wonder that the Beatitudes have also been called ‘Beautiful Attitudes’ for living
FORMATION OF A NEW PASTORAL COUNCIL
We are as a Parish deeply grateful for the roles played in our parishes as we approach a Diocesan Assembly by so many parishioners both individually and on bodies like our own Parish Pastoral Council (PPC). The PPC is a consultative body of the faithful, representative of the whole parish community, willing to work in close partnership with the priest(s) of the parish to further the mission of Christ and his Church. The PPC shares the responsibility for building the parish into a vibrant Christian community that promotes the Gospel values of love, justice and peace. Promoting the prayer life and faith life of the parish.
It is planned to have a Nomination Form for parishioners on the weekends of March 5/6th and 12/13th where Two nominees of your choice are put forward. From the Nominations received we form a Ballot Paper.
It may be helpful to consider a few things. The PPC does not “run the parish.” That is the responsibility of others. The emphasis should be on pastoral. While issues of finance, maintenance and administration come up– it is only meant to be in relation to furthering the pastoral goal of a parish. PPCs are not a representative group in the parliamentary sense. There should be a broader mind-set. Members of a PPC are there because they care. They care for the parish which is a community of faith and the PPC is there to further overall care. I will write more about this.
Material drawn from “The Power within– PPCs today”.
SHANNONBRIDGE
Sat. 12th: 7pm Edel Anderson (anniv)
Sunday 13th Feb 2022 Ann Egan (M/M)
Mon. 14th Feb 9:30am Mass
Tues 15th Feb 10am Service
Wed 16th Feb 10amMoira Macklin (A)
Thurs 17th Feb 10am Maria Fazekas (Memorial Funeral in Hungary today)
Fri 18th Feb 10am Mass
Sat. 19th Feb 7pm Tommy, Geraldine & Simon McManus
CLONFANLOUGH
Sun. 13th Feb 2022 Ann Egan (M/M)
Sun. 20th Feb 10:30 Ciarán (Harry) Kearns (M/M)
CLUAIN CHIARAIN
Wednesday 16th Feb 2022 7:30pm
RECENT DEATH - Fr. John Killeen (Ballinasloe)
OFFERTORY February 6th €730
FEAST DAYS
Feb: 14th SS Cyril & Methodius These two brothers from Thessalonica in Greece, lived in the ninth century. They were declared patrons of Europe by Pope John Paul11 in 1980.
Feb: 14th St Valentine Valentine was a Christian priest in Rome who assisted martyrs during the persecution under the Emperor Claudius 11
Feb: 17th St Fintan This seventh century Irish saint is associated with Co Laois. He founded a monastery at Clonenagh
DONATIONS TO THE PARISH: We very much appreciate your continued generosity at this difficult time. If you wish to offer financial support to the Church by electronic transfer our bank details are as follows: Name of Account Clonmacnois Parochial Account. BIC-BOFIIE2DXXX IBAN-IE90BOFI90368011629381
World Day of Prayer for the Sick
Beloved Lord, breathe . Calm in my mine, Peace in my heart, and
Silence in my soul In the silence let me hear your voice In the peace let me see your face In the calm let me know your love May Christ who cared for those In need and healed those who Were ill, care for you and bring you healing.
SHANNONBRIDGE EXERCISE CLASSES Pilates Class Thursday 11am. More Details phone 087 2410587
MOBILE FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER SERVICE House Calls Available Daytime and Evening. Contact Maura at 086-8053671 to arrange an appointment.
NEW CONSTRUCTION STUDIES PROGRAMME Commencing at Banagher FET Centre on Mon. 14th Feb. Modules include: Renewable Energy Systems, Concreting, Floor and Wall Tiling, MIG Welding and NZEB Awareness, Thermal Insulation Installation and Safe Pass Training. A training allowance is payable where applicable. For details contact: (M) 085 8016195 or 085 8051912
KNOCK COUNSELLING CENTRE promotes emotional, spiritual and mental well-being through the provision of professional counselling services to individuals, couples and adolescents. For further info or to arrange an appointment, please contact 0949375032 or email counsellingoffice@knockshrine.ie
CEILI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY - What is the Meaning of Life One day Retreat. Venue: Ceili Catholic Community, Harbour Road, Kilbeggan, N91 NY28. Course begins Monday 7th March from 7pm – 8.30pm. For booking contact Rosaleen Denning. Phone 087 6333437 email: rosaleenden@gmail.com
STAMPS for the Missions: Keep the stamps from your post, leave a small margin around each stamp and post them to St Patrick’s, Highpark Upper, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow, W91 Y022.
VOLUNTEERING 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
Home carer required – part time – flexible working hours
Shannonbridge – contact Colin on 087 6695282 for further details
DATES FOR SACRAMENTS
First Confession Tues Feb 15th
First Communion Sat May 7th 2022
[Service of Light May 12th 2022]
Confirmation Dates: Sat May 21st 2022
SHANNONBRIDGE GAA are delighted to announce that Shannonbridge GAA walking track is open Timed lighting on from 6pm to 10pm daily. (part of Ireland Lights Up in conjunction with Operation Transformation) Strictly NO dogs allowed. You are invited to download the “My Life” app and if our club hits the 4,000km target by Feb 23rd it is entered into a prize draw.
SHANNONBRIDGE GAA Membership is now due for the coming year. Existing members please log in to your Foireann account to renew. New members welcome also just log in to foireann.ie and select Shannonbridge club to register! New walking track member option this year for only €20. Register as above and select the walking track member option and avail of this fantastic community facility with parking and lights from 6-10pm daily!
CLONMACNOIS N.S. ENROLMENT -Now enrolling for September 2022. Please phone the school on 0909674150 for an enrolment form.
LOTTO DRAW Feb 7th 2022 Numbers drawn on Facebook Live 10-16-23-30 No winner, Two Match 3 Jackpot now €3,600
Lotto can be played online also at clubforce
. MINISTRIES IN CHURCH
CHURCH CARE Paula Claffey, Antoinette Kelly Clonfanlough: Bridie Coughlan vREADER Feb 19th 2022 @ 7pm Dympna O’Carroll Feb 20th @ 10:30 Kearns Family member Eucharistic Minister Feb 19 Dympna Fitzpatrick (S/B), Feb 20th Enda Molloy C/f) Feb 13th Church Counters S/bridge (Feb)
A Prayer to St. Valentine
Feast-14th February
Loving Father,
I pray for an open heart and mind, so that I
may recognise and be grateful for all the love in my life. I pray that I might find a new sense of wholeness, joy and peace in your love. Remove all obstacles so that I may grow in love throughout my life. Give me the grace to trust in your loving plan for me, so that whatever my circumstances over the course of my life, I may know that I am not alone, that I am loved by You, my loving Father, who is full of tenderness, mercy and compassion. Amen.
