Clonmacnois Parish
January 1st 2023
Mary (Mother of God) (A)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 0868319500
Email: clonmaacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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This Feast is well placed, because Christmas is above all the season of the family. These are the days when we return to rest again in the cradle of our life and love. The family is a Gospel in itself. It is good news for society. It is one of nature’s masterpieces. While parents stand at the centre of family life, we are reminded, in the persons of Simeon and Anna that grandparents are a precious gem at the heart of the household too. ‘They sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children’ (Alex Haley). On the threshold of another year, we raise-up in prayer our families, young and old, living and sleeping. May our departed ones sleep in peace, and through the intercession of Jesus, Mary and Joseph may our homes continue to be circles of strength, schools of faith and communities of love. Athbhliain shuaimhneach orainn uilig.
With this Candle I pray this Christmas For Peace in my family For children and young adults in broken families For couples going through the pain of separation For those who dread Christmas, because they have lost a loved one For those who are more lonely at Christmas For families who are fearful of violence because a father or mother drinks too much For those who are losing faith and hope For those who have to spend Christmas in hospital For those who suffer from depression For those worried about their children, about binge-drinking, drugs or violence on the streets For those who cannot come home for Christmas For those who find it difficult to come home to God, to faith and to the church
First Friday Friday next is the First Friday. House Calls during the week.
Dates for 2023
Ash Wednesday – February 22nd
Easter Sunday - April 9th
First Holy Communion – April 22nd
Cemetery Sunday – August 5th 2023
Saturday 31st Dec 7pm
Mon 2nd Jan 2023 10am
Tues 3rd Jan 2023 10am
Wed 4th Jan 2023 10am
Thurs 5th Jan
(8:30am Irish Time: funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI)\
Parish Mass 7pm (Eve of Epiphany)
Fri 6th Jan 2023 (see Clonfanlough 7pm)
Sat 7th Jan 7pm Joan Farrelly (2anniv)
CLONFANLOUGH (N37 XR81)
Sun 1st Jan 2023 10:30am John & Agnes O’Shea
Fri 6th Jan (Epiphany & First Fri) 7pm
Sun 8th Jan Ann (1st Anniv) & Jimmy Egan
CLUAIN CHIARAIN 11/1/23 @ 7:3pm
OFFERTORY Dec 25th €1,685
BAPTISM We welcome into our Christian Community Amelia Grace Sheridan, who received the Sacrament of Baptism in our Parish during the week
RECENTLY DECEASED : We remember and pray for Mary O’Brien (Coosan) formerly Shannonbridge. Sister of Patrica Casey May she now rest in the Home of Jesus. Amen.
FEAST DAYS FOR COMING WEEK
Jan. 2nd Ss Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen (Bishops) These two bishops ministered in Turkey in the fourth century. Jan. 6th The Epiphany of the Lord The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as messiah of Israel, son of God and Savior of the world. This great Feast of the Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the Wise Men (Magi) from the East. Masses for the Feast Day:
Vigil: Thurs. 7.00pm. (Shannonbridge) Fri.: 7pm . (Clonfanlough)
PARISH IN A YEAR
16 Baptisms 14 Funerals
9 1st Communions 13 Confirmations
.MINISTRIES
Readers: 7/1/23 @7pm Dympna O’Carroll(SB)/ 8/1/23 @10:30am Della Fitzgerald (Cf) Communion 7/1/23 @7pm Fergal Moran 8/1/23@10:30am Bridie Coughlan Church Care Dympna Fitzpatrick, Dympna O’Carroll, Linda Moran SB:Mary Guinan, Ann Guinan (Jan) (CF) Counters: Clonfanlough (Jan) Servers; 7/1/23 @ 5pm Shannonbridge Liam F, James D 8/1/23 @ 10:30am Clonfanlough Ted R, Jack R, Keelan K, Kara K,
Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring , happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
Ring out the grief that saps the mind
For those here we see no more;
Ring in the common love of good.
Ring out old shapes of foul disease;
Ring out the narrowing lust of gold
Ring out the thousand wars of old,
Ring in the thousand years of peace.
Ring in the valiant man and free,
The larger heart, the kindlier hand;
Ring out the darkness of the land,
Ring in Christ that is to be.
In Memorian : Alfred Lord Tennysn (1809 - 1892) poet.
Prayer for the New Year
God of all time,
help us enter the New Year quietly,
thoughtful of who we are to ourselves and to others, mindful that our steps make an impact
and our words carry power.
May we walk gently.
May we speak
only after we have listened well.
Creator of all life,
help us enter the New Year reverently,
aware that you have endowed
every creature and plant,
every person and habitat
with beauty and purpose.
May we regard the world with tenderness.
May we honour rather than destroy.
Lover of all souls,
help us enter the New Year joyfully,
willing to laugh and dance and dream,
remembering our many gifts with thanks
and looking forward to blessings yet to come.
May we welcome your lavish love.
In this new year, may the grace and peace of Christ bless us now and in the days ahead. Vinita Hampton Wright
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. For further information visit www. employabilitymidlands.com.
ARE YOU, OR IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW, LIVING WITH A LONG TERM HEALTH CONDITION? - If so, then you may be interested in the ‘Living Well Programme’. Living Well is a Free ONLINE, 6 week group self-management programme for adults living with long term health conditions, such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart conditions, stroke and others to name but a few. The Living Well Programme supports people to develop the skills and confidence to live with their health condition. There are spaces available on our January programmes. To book your place please contact Áine (041) 6850676 / (087) 1140371 or Joanne (041) 6860710 / (087) 4308735 or visit www.hse.ie/ livingwell.
DOON/SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTERY
-Draw of Dec 27th 2022. Numbers drawn 4-7-23-31. No Winner. Five Match 3 Next draw 2/1/23
2023 CALENDARS available in Porches
2023 BIBLE DIARIES in stock. Cost price €12.50. contains reading texts for year & short reflection
2023 SUNDAY MASS READINGS book available (freely) for Parish Readers
School returns 19 April 2005 and ended on 28 February 2013 Jan 5th Thursday 2023
Official Opening Walking Track Wed 11th Jan at 7pm
Community Dinners return Jan 9th
Pontiff 19 April 2005 to 28 February 2013
Father, eternal shepherd, hear the prayers of your people for your servant Benedict, who governed your Church with love. May your Son welcome him into eternal glory. Amen
Wishing All a Happy New Year
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