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Clonmacnois Parish bulletin Nov 27th 2022

 

Clonmacnois Parish

November 27th  2022

1st Sunday of Advent  (A)

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

‘Waiting is learning’

A new Church Year begins. We move into the season

of Advent. The word ‘advent’ means ‘coming’.

During these days we are asked to think about the

coming of Christ at Christmas, His coming at the

end of time, and His coming into our lives every

day. In other words we look back, we look forward

and we look around. It is really a four-week course

in waiting. Like its cousin, Lent, it is a season for

prayer and reformation. We have travelled the road

often, but sometimes we see something for the first

time on familiar roads. As we gaze on the Advent

wreath today we might reflect on the circle of life

with its constant cycle of endings and beginnings,

comings and goings, while the gentle flame of the

candle should reassure us that the darkest night

cannot quench the light of hope which a tiny infant

brought to our world over two thousand years ago.

“Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we be drawn by the light of Christ made man.”

Pope Francis.

 

 SHANNONBRIDGE  (Eircode N37 FV05)

Sat 26th Nov. 7pm Vigil Mass Willie & Julia Dillon

Mon 28th 10am

Tues 29th 10am

Wed 30th 10am

Thurs 1st Dec 10am

Fri 2nd Dec 10am

Sat 3rd Dec 7pm Pro Populo

CLONFANLOUGH (N37 XR81)

Sun 27th Nov. 10:30am Edward  & Bridget Mannion & family (Ballyhearth)

Thurs 1st Dec 7pm Kieran & Ann Pillion

Sun 4th Dec 10:30am  Devery Family (Clonlyon) Nancy & Sonny Egan

CLUAIN CHIARAIN                         

Next Mass Wed., Nov. 30th @ 7:30pm

 

OFFERTORY  Nov 19/20th  €595

November Dues €1,515

SACRAMENT DATES 2023

First Confession 7pm  Shannonbridge Feb 9th

First Communion 12 Noon April 22 Clonfanlough

 

BASKET COLLECTIONS RETURN It seems appropriate on balance to resume the in-church collection at this time. For the moment other options remain, Moran’s Gala, secure box at back (emptied twice weekly) and online banking– see details below.

Name of Account Clonmacnois Parochial Account. BIC-BOFIIE2DXXX    
IBAN-IE90BOFI90368011629381 
Please put your name and/or your box number in reference section.

Feast Days

Nov.30th St Andrew (Apostle) Andrew was the brother of the apostle Peter.

 First Friday The usual house calls will be contacted on Wed.Family wedding on Friday)

MINISTRIES

Readers: 3/12/22 @7pm Eileen Quinn (SB)/ 4/12/22 @10:30am Declan McEvoy (Cf) Communion 3/12/22 @7pm John Mitchell  4/12/22@10:30am Jacqueline Hennessy  Church Care Paula Claffey, Antoinette Kelly, Deirdre Kenny SB:Helen Darcy, Kathleen Norton (Dec) (CF) Counters: Shannonbridge  (Dec)  Servers; 3/12/22 @ 7pm Shannonbridge  Hannah Mitchell, Oisin Kenny   4/12/22 @ 10:30am Clonfanlough Harry Guinan, Alyssa Hennessy, Rose Daly, Holly Maloney

 

ONLINE ADVENT RETREAT - Word becomes Flesh: An Advent Retreat, “Oh that you would tear apart the heavens and come down!” (Isaiah 64:1). Visit our website prioryinstitute.com or click on this link https://bit.ly/3DWrTkx to find out more.

 

 

 Memory Awakens Hope………. Advent is concerned with that very connection between memory and hope, which is so necessary. Advent’s intention is to awaken the most profound and basic emotional memory within us, namely, the memory of the God who became a child. This is a healing memory; it brings hope. The purpose of the Church’s year is continually to rehearse her great history of memories, to awaken the heart’s memory so that it can discern the star of hope.… It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus to open doors of hope." (Pope Benedict)

BLESSING OF THE ADVENT WREATH

We ask you, God, our creator, to bless this Advent wreath.

May it remind us that Jesus is in our midst

and that we are surrounded by his love and care.

Bless these candles on our wreath.

May they remind us that Jesus is the light of the World.

Bless these evergreens on our wreath.

May they remind us that Jesus’ love for us

is everlasting and that nothing we do will ever take it away.

May this wreath remind us to prepare well

for Christmas, each and every day of the Advent Season.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

 

  BEREAVEMENT SERVICE Sunday November 27th at 3pm in the church of St. Ciaran, Clonfanlough As we pray for our loved ones we remember by name  not only the 14 funerals since Nov. 1st last year but in our broader prayer, extended family members and funerals that took place elsewhere. We pray that this experience will be a further step for you on your journey towards acceptance and healing. 

EMPLOYABILITY MIDLANDS - Do you have

a disability, illness or injury and would like help

to find a job? If the answer is yes, you can contact

Liam on 086 387 3047 or Patricia on 086 145

1074 and we will be happy to tell you more about

EmployAbility Midlands and how we can help you

find a job.

Greater Ballinasloe Syrian Refugee Appeal Holy Hour of Thanksgiving & Petition  St. Michael's Church, Ballinasloe Sunday 27th November 7-8pm

(www.churchservices.tv/ballinasloe). All welcome as we give thanks for the generosity of all contributors and remembers the needs of all  refugees and asylums seekers before God. See www.creideamh.ie/syria for more information.

SVP COLLECTION Dec 3/4th The needs are even greater and more critical as many households face impossible choices this Christmas. “Food or Heat”. Annual appeal takes places on 3rd/4th  December next. Or drop in an envelopes simply marked SVP or call 0818 176 176

MOORE HISTORY BOOK , Volume 3, by Sandra and Padraic Kilduff will be launched in Moore Hall on Friday 9th December at 8pm, by Dr. Christy Cunniffe. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Ideal Christmas gift.

BANAGHER COLLEGE - TY’s musical

pantomime, ‘Adrian, the Alternative Pantomime’.

Tickets available on the door. Performance nights

are Wed. 7th and Thurs. 8th December at 7.30pm.

Adm: €12 Adults & €7 Seniors/Students.

An Advent Family Prayer at Bedtime for week 1 You might like to light your Advent wreath or Advent Candle to begin your prayer

Loving God, on this Advent night we turn to you in prayer. As we wait for the coming of your Son, we ask you to bless our family. Free us from any worry or distress that we may have and help us to welcome your light into our lives, a light that gives us your gift of hope.May your hope fill our hearts, our minds &our home.  We ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen. 

Together we pray: Come, Lord Jesus.

Bambinelli Sunday Dec 10/11th. Children are particularly welcome to bring a figure from their family Crib to either Mass (7pm S/bridge or 10:30am C’fanlough)

Time-out with Our Lady Adult Retreat Day 11am – 4 pm taking place in Donamon Castle on Thursday 8th December. More details @ www.creideamh.ie/ourl  ady . 40 places. All welcome. Pre-booking encouraged.

 MEALS ON WHEELS If anyone would like to receive the Community  Dinners. Call 087 2410587 for details                                           

PILATES CLASS Shannonbridge Hall. Thursdays 11am 087 2410587

DOON/SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTERY

-Draw of Nov. 21st 2022. Numbers drawn 14-21-22-29.  No Winner . Two Match 3 .(so €400 added to jackpot) Jackpot now €2,200 Next draw 28/11/22

WALKING TRACK lights on! Rachra GAA are pleased to announce that  the walking lights are on until 9:30pm every night.

Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat will be taking place in Newbridge College, Newbridge between 9th – 11th December. This retreat is for anyone aged 16-35. Great CRAIC!! Excellent Speakers, Inspiring Talks & Workshops, Fantastic music, Group activities, Youth Masses, Adoration, Reconciliation, Prayer, Drama, Games & plenty of time to chill out, meet new people and find out what it means to be young & Catholic today!! Donation only. Free buses leaving from all over Ireland. Register now on www.youth2000.ie

ECUMENICAL CAROL SERVICE Sunday December 11th at 3pm in Temple Conor Clonmacnois Monastic Site.

CLONMACNOIS N.S. CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE on Thursday 15th December  6.30pm  in Shannonbridge Church, Tea, refreshments & raffle with lots of spot prizes to be won in hall afterwards. Special guest from North Pole scheduled to drop in! All welcome

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL DANCE - In Cloghan

Hall on Fri. 2nd December from 9.30pm-12.30am.

Music by Dave Lawlor. Light refreshments.

BOOK LAUNCH - Belmont: The Story of a West Offaly Townland by Brendan Ryan, will be launched in High Street Hall on Friday 2nd December at 8.30pm. Hardback, 230 pages. Light refreshments

CENACOLO ANNUAL NATIVITY PLAY the annual live outdoor Nativity play will take place at the Cenacolo Farm, Aughtaboy, Knock F12 WK74 on Saturday 3rd December at 5.30pm. Performed by the lads of Cenacolo with live animals. Duration 40mins approx. All are most welcome to attend

O come, O come, Emmanuel /And ransom captive Israel / That mourns in lonely exile here / Until the Son of God appear / Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel

Light the Advent candle, one:

Now the waiting has begun; we have started on our way; time to think of Christmas day

Candle, Candle, burning bright, shining in the cold winter night. Candle, Candle burning bright,

fill our hearts with Christmas light