Clonmacnois Parish
December 4th 2022
2nd Sunday of Advent (A)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 0868319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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First Sunday of Advent Preparing for More
Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Matthew 24:42
Jesus lets loose a series of striking images here: floods carrying people away, a person being left behind while a co-worker is taken off, a thief breaking into a house. Jesus is not out to frighten us but to grab our attention. He knows how easy it is for us to sleepwalk and set ourselves on autopilot--even Christian autopilot--and take salvation for granted. The need to earn a living and maintain a reasonable degree of security can easily come to dominate our waking hours. So can planning our next holiday, preparing for the next social event or shopping for dinner. The demands and possibilities of our daily lives need our attention, but they are not the whole story. Advent reminds us to look beyond immediate concerns toward our eternal destiny. Prepare for Christmas, of course, but prepare for much more.
Lord, you came to offer us an eternal home, and you will come again. Help us to receive you with joy
As we light the second candle on the Advent wreath, let's pray for the gift of faith...
-for the deepening of faith in those who have it...
-for the gift of faith for those who seek it...
-for the strengthening of faith in those who doubt...
-for those whose faith is shaken and broken...
-for the awakening of faith in those who desire its experience...
-for faith seeking understanding...
-for faith that leads to action...
-for peoples of all faiths and for people of no faith...
-for the harmony and unity of different faiths...
God, give me the faith I need to live, the faith I need to love, the faith I need to believe,
the faith I need to act,
the faith I need to go on...
the faith I need to speak,/ the faith I need to serve,
the faith I need to share, / the faith I need to be still, /the faith I need to pray…
God, give me faith in you,
faith in my neighbour
and faith in myself.
Amen.
Sat 3rd Dec 7pm Pro Populo
Mon Dec 5th 10am
Tues Dec 6th 10am Service St. Nicholas
Wed Dec 7th 7pm Vigil of the Immaculate Conception St. Ambrose (Dec 7th)
Thus Dec 8th [10:30 Parish Mass in Clonfanlough]
Fri Dec 9th 10am
Sat 10th Dec 7pm Vigil Kieran, Mary Ann & Brian Flannery
CLONFANLOUGH (N37 XR81)
Sun 4th Dec 10:30am Devery Family (Clonlyon) Nancy & Sonny Egan
Thus Dec 8th Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Holyday)
Dec 9th 7pm Egan Family (Clonlyon)
Sun Dec 11th 10:30am Kieran & Mary Daly & Tom Mannion
CLUAIN CHIARAIN
Next Mass Wed., 7th December h @ 7:30pm
OFFERTORY Nov 26/27th €765
November Dues €1,745 Total
SACRAMENT DATES 2023
First Confession 7pm Shannonbridge Feb 9th
First Communion 12 Noon April 22 Clonfanlough
PARISH ONLINE BANKING DETAILS
Name of Account Clonmacnois Parochial Account. BIC-BOFIIE2DXXX
IBAN-IE90BOFI90368011629381 Please put your name and/or your box number in reference section.
Feast Days
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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.
Sunday Evening Mass in Our Lady of Clonfert Church (H53D702) at 6.30pm followed by Rosary and Benediction. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament each Sunday following the 10.30am Mass until 6pm.
Refreshments provided. All welcome. Ideal Christmas gift.
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)
Safeguarding Message - Advent 2022
The Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois has recently had an audit of its safeguarding
practices. I am pleased to report that the audit was very positive. I wish to thank all who assisted with the audit and all who assist in any way in ensuring that the best possible standards are met in relation to safeguarding young and vulnerable people in
our parishes. During this time of Advent we prepare to celebrate the birth of the Child Jesus. In the gift of his Son, God speaks to us of his boundless love for humanity. The coming of Jesus highlights for us the dignity and value of each child. May our church communities always emphasise
and respect that value by ensuring that children are kept safe in their church activities.
If anyone wishes to raise a concern or make a complaint in the diocese, I encourage you to contact the Designated (or Deputy) Liaison Person, Tusla or the Garda. People who are there to help if someone is hurting you or another child are:
Designated Liaison Person: Sean Leydon: 087 - 7431649
Deputy Designated Liaison Person: Maria Beirne: 087 - 3390927
Garda: 043 3350570 071 9650510
Tusla Longford, Offaly & Westmeath: 044 9353997
Leitrim & Sligo: 071 9155133
Roscommon: 091 546235
Cavan: 047 30475
Fr Thomas Healy
Fr. Thomas Healy
Diocesan Administrat
On behalf of Diocesan Safeguarding Committee
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.
Dec 7-8th 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
Dec 8th 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/our-lady . 40 places. All welcome. Pre-booking encouraged.
Dec 9th 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.
Dec 9-11th 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
Dec 11th ECUMENICAL CAROL SERVICE Sunday December 11th at 3pm in Temple Conor Clonmacnois Monastic Site.
Dec 11th 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
Dec 15th 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
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