Clonmacnois Parish
November 20th 2022
Our Lord Jesus Christ– King of the Universe Christ the King (C)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 0868319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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34th Sunday of the Year
Feast of Christ the King
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, 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. His kingdom is a reign not a realm. 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’. In a world that increasingly ignores His truth, we His followers need more than ever to bear witness to His truth, to speak His truth, and act His truth so that His kingdom may come. Hail Redeemer King Divine
MINISTRIES
Readers: 19/11/22 @7pm Cliodhna Fitzpatrick (SB)/ 20/11/22 @10:30am Maura Molloy (Cf) Communion 19/11/22 @7pm Eileen Quinn 20/11/22@10:30am Mary Kelly Church Care Marion McManus, Catherina Slattery, Ann Corbett SB:Dorothy Darcy (Nov) (CF) Counters: Clonfan (Nov) Servers; 19/11/22 @ 7pm Shannonbridge Hannah Mitchell, Oisín Kenny, Jack O'Duffy 20/11/22 @ 10:30am Clonfanlough Mark O’Shea, Alannah Daly , Caoimhin Daly, Saoirse Trainor
Clonmacnois School 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
SHANNONBRIDGE (Eircode N37 FV05)
Sat 19th Nov 7pm Vigil Mass Michael Anderson
Mon 21st Nov.The Presentation of the BVM
Tues 22nd Nov St. Cecilia
Wed 23rd Nov St. Columbanus
Thurs 24th Nov St. Andrew and Vietamese Martyrs
Fri 25th Nov St. Clement
Sat 26th Nov. 7pm Vigil Mass Willie & Julia Dillon
CLONFANLOUGH (N37 XR81)
Sun 20th Nov 10:30am Kathleen & Michael Kelly (Lakefield)
Fri 25th Nov 7pm Kieran & Margaret Egan (Glebe)
Sun 27th Nov. 10:30am Edward & Bridget Mannion & family (Ballyhearth)
CLUAIN CHIARAIN Next Mass Wed., Nov. 23rd @ 7:30pm
OFFERTORY Nov 12/13th €935
November Dues €460
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. 21ST Presentation of Mary This feast day goes back to the sixth century. A church was built in Jerusalem in memory of this mystery.
Nov. 23rd St Columbanus (543-615) Columban was one of the great Irish missionaries who established several monasteries in Europe that became centres of culture and learning. The most famous of which is at Bobbio (Italy) where he died.
Ann Egan -Ciarán (Harry) Kearns
Kathleen Molloy -Sarah Darcy
Mary (Sis) Gunning -Pat Joe Norton
Oliver Hilliard -Vera Carty
Concepta Guinan -Patrick (Paddy ) Brazil
Thomas O’Connor -Cathryn (Kate) Glynn
Tom Egan -Stephen (Stevie) Kenny
‘Praying for and remembering those we Love’
Light a Candle In thanksgiving for the light and love we received in and through [Name]we light this candle and pray a prayer that our ancestors prayed each time they lit a candle: ‘A Shlánaitheoir, go dtuga tú soilse Flaithiúnais dár n-anamacha is na anamacha atá imithe romhainn faoi chomartha an chreideamh’ [‘Lord, show the light of Heaven to our souls and the souls of those who are gone before us marked with the sign of faith’ ]
Prayers God, we thank you for the wonderful memories we have of our loved ones. Help us to keep alive these memories in our lives. May our living of these memories help us keep their spirit alive in us, and may the life they lived contribute to the spread of goodness here on earth.
-We turn to you, comforter and sustainer of hope. We entrust all our departed family, relatives and friends to your abiding love, praying for their peace and ours too. With your grace we will surrender as best we can to the mystery of death and what lies beyond it. In You we place our trust.
-Lord, may no harm come to those who have died. May their journey be gentle and their memory blessed. Lighten their way. May they see the glimmer of heaven’s light calling them deeper and deeper into eternal life. May they recognise the kindly faces of loved ones, old friends and neighbours who have gathered to greet them and take them to their eternal home.
-Lord in our empty moments of grief and loneliness may blessed memory be the bridge from our hearts to heaven. May our souls be peaceful till that time when love will call us home. The road ahead can seem very long and very dark after the death of a loved one. Often there seems little point in going on. Sometimes the pain and loss can be overwhelming. But God says: Do not be afraid for I shall be with you. Give me faith to trust in your words O Lord.
-Help us to be aware of our neighbours and friends who grieve. May they in time find a new and healed way forward with God at their side.
-God, thank you for the special people in our lives whom we remember. We thank you that you are a compassionate God who walks with us in our dark moments of grief and loneliness. We are thankful for all who continue to love and support us through our grief. Continue to be a light for us, giving us hope, direction and courage. May we live our lives treasuring the memories of those special people we have known and loved and help us bring light and hope to others. Amen
Eternal Rest ….
PILATES CLASS Shannonbridge Hall. Thursdays 11am 087 2410587
DOON/SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTERY
-Draw of Nov. 14h 2022. Numbers drawn 5-9-13-22. One Winner of €3,400 jackpot, Five Match 3 .(so €400 added to jackpot) Jackpot now €3,400 Next draw 21/11/22
WALKING TRACK lights on! Rachra GAA are pleased to announce that the walking lights are on until 9:30pm every night.
HIGH STREET / BELMONT WOMEN’S GROUP - Christmas Market on this Sunday 20th November from 11am - 2pm in High Street Hall showcasing local products. Shop early - support local. All welcome.
ATHLONE LITTLE THEATRE - Presents the hilarious comedy ‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’ by Westmeath native Jimmy Keary from Wednesday 23rd to Wed. 30th Nov. nightly at 8pm. Go to Eventbrite or www.athlonelittletheatre.ie to book your tickets.
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.
Children’s Remembrance 2022: This Service of Remembrance will honour and remember all children, babies and pregnancy losses within our community and will take place on Sunday 20th November at 3 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim in Cavan Town. The service can be viewed on the live stream or playback on churchservices.tv.
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/ourlady . 40 places. All welcome. Pre-booking encouraged.
The" Reformation" which chronicles the tumultuous religious upheaval begun in the 16th century by Martin Luther, following its course to modern times will be aired on EWTN Catholic TV (Sky 586) on Sun 20th Nov.at 9pm (1.5 hrs)
Clonfert Diocese’s Advent Adult Faith Development Gathering resumes Sunday 11th Dec. in Ballinasloe. Bishop Michael will speak and lead reflection on the theme ‘The Manger in the Heart’. All welcome. See www.creideamh.ie/clonfert for more details.
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.
ECUMENICAL CAROL SERVICE Sunday
December 11th at 3pm in Temple Conor Clonmacnois Monastic Site.
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.
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