Clonmacnois Parish

February 6th 2022

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time(C)

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

     WEB  shannonbridge.blogspot.ie

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 SHANNONBRIDGE

Saturday 5th Feb 7pm Pro Populo

Mon. 7th: 9:30am Mass

Tues. 8th:10am Mass Special Intention

Wed. 9th:10am Mass

Thurs. 10th: 10am Service

Fri. 11th: 10am Mass

Sat. 12th:  7pm  Edel Anderson (anniv)

CLONFANLOUGH  

Sunday 6th Feb 2022 Padraig Devery (Clonlyon)

Fri Feb 11th 7pm Jack & Mary Maloney, Francis Moran  & Pat Maloney

Sunday 13th Feb 2022 Ann Egan (M/M)

CLUAIN CHIARAIN

Wednesday 9th Feb 2022 7:30pm

 

RECENT DEATH - Please pray for the repose of the soul of  Nellie Guinan, Ballylin; formerly  Corrigan of Lakefield, Clonfanlough. Also Kieran (Sonny) Egan, Ballyduff. 

 May they rest in peace.

OFFERTORY  January 30th €425

 

Feb: 7 th St Mel St Mel is co-patron (along with Ciaran of Clonmacnois) saint of our diocese He is said to have been a Briton who came to Ireland with St Patrick with whom he worked until he was ordained. He is one of the earliest Irish saints and he is said to have given the religious veil to St Brigid. He died in 488.

Feb 8th  St. Jerome Emillani; Saint Josephine Bakhita, patroness of trafficked persons

Feb:10th St Scholastica

Feb:11th St. Gobnait ; Our Lady of Lourdes On this day in 1858 Our Lady appeared to the fourteen year- old Bernadette Soubirous. In 1992 Pope John Paul 11 instituted the World Day of the Sick to be held on the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes.

“Dear brothers and sisters, to the intercession of Mary, Health of the Infirm, I entrust all the sick and their families. United with Christ, who bears the pain of the world, may they find meaning, consolation and trust. I pray for healthcare workers everywhere, that, rich in mercy, they may offer patients, together with suitable care, their fraternal closeness.” Pope Francis

 FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

“Push out into the deep water’

It is said that, when the early Irish monks set out to preach the Gospel in new territories, they never used sails on their boats. They trusted that the Holy Spirit would guide them to wherever they were meant to go. In other words they took risks for the faith, and the fruits of their labours speak for themselves. They must have been inspired by the words of Jesus in today’s Gospel when He instructs His disciples to cast their nets into ‘deep water’. It was a hard call. Here was the son of a carpenter instructing expert fishermen on how to fish, but they obeyed and they were rewarded with an abundant catch. His call goes out anew to every generation. We, like those early disciples, must go to unlikely places; reach out to unlikely people; persevere in unpromising situations; sing His song on alien soil. The rest is in His hands. With great risk often comes great rewards. As legendary American Football coach Vince Lombardi once said: ‘The man on top of the mountain did not fall there’

 Friday 11th Feb : Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. World Day of Prayer for the Sick. It may still not be possible to visit those who are ill but perhaps this week you could text, phone or send a card to a neighbour, friend or family in hospital or nursing home or going through a time of illness. Maybe light a candle on Friday to symbolize that prayer : Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us. St. Bernadette pray for us. Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes Feast – 11th February O Holy Virgin, in the midst of your days of glory, do not forget the sorrows of this earth. Cast a merciful glance upon those who are suffering, struggling against difficulties, with their lips constantly pressed against life’s bitter cup. Have pity on those who love each other and are separated. Have pity on our rebellious hearts. Have pity on our weak faith. Have pity on those we love. Have pity on those who weep, on those who pray, on those who fear. Grant hope and peace to all. Amen.

A Prayer for the Sick May our Lord Jesus Christ lay his hands upon you. May his love and peace fill your heart and soul May his healing power flow into every corner of your being, to make you well and strong, to ease your aches and pains, to give you peace of mind and courage of heart, and patience in your trials. May he go before you to lead you, be behind you to guard you, and always be at your side to support you. Amen.

 THANK YOU from the “Jetty Mermaids” whose Charity Swim raised €3000 for Offaly Domestic Abuse Support Service.  Huge thanks to all for their kind and generous donations both online and cash.  Also thanks to Fallons,  Organic Kitchen, Morans & Lukers for holding collection buckets.

SHANNONBRIDGE EXERCISE CLASSES  Pilates Class Thursday 11am. More Details phone 087 2410587

THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the St. Brigid’s Crosses initiative. The sum of €350 was raised for Church Flowers. Thank you

MOBILE FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER SERVICE House Calls Available Daytime and Evening. Contact Maura at 086-8053671 to arrange an appointment.

MENPOWER - Are you interested in expanding your horizons? Do you want to build your mental and physical health, set goals and develop a life plan? Then join us for the new MenPower Programme beginning Wednesday 9th February, two days per week for 12 weeks. Participation on this programme is FREE and will not affect social welfare benefits. For more info. contact Aoife on 087-7385989 or email akelly@offalyldc.ie.

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

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.

 

LOTTO DRAW  Jan 31st 2022 Numbers drawn on Facebook Live  21-24-25-31 No winner, One Match 3 Jackpot now €3,400

Lotto can be played online also at clubforce

. MINISTRIES  IN CHURCH              

 CHURCH CARE Maureen Mitchell Clonfanlough: Bridie Coughlan

READER Feb 12th 2022 @ 7pm Dympna O’Carroll  Feb 13th @ 10:30 Noelle Daly Eucharistic Minister Martha Murphy (S/B), Feb 12th  Maura Molloy  C/f) Feb 13th   Church Counters S/bridge (Feb)

CLOTHING FOR HOSPITAL PATIENTS Needed nightdresses, pyjamas or second-hand t-shirts for patients in Tullamore Hospital who may have no family member to bring in fresh ones. Any size would be appreciated. Please drop to Paul Flynn’s, paper shop, Main Street, Banagher or contact Maria Curley 087 1241295. 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

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

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: A meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will take place on Tuesday 8th February at 8p.m. in Parochial House. If there are items for the agenda you would like considered, please forward them to any member.