Clonmacnois January 6th 2023

 

Clonmacnois Parish

January 6th 2023

Epiphany (A)

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

Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com

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 SHANNONBRIDGE  (Eircode N37 FV05)

Thurs 5th Jan

Parish Mass 7pm (Eve of Epiphany)

Fri 6th Jan 2023 (see Clonfanlough 7pm)

Sat 7th Jan 7pm Joan Farrelly (2anniv)

Mon 9th

Tues 10th

Wed 11th

Thurs 12th

Fri 13th No Mass

Sat 14th 7pm  Seamus Grennan Anniv;

Michael & Stephen Shrahan Anniv.

 

CLONFANLOUGH (N37 XR81)

Fri 6th Jan (Epiphany & First Fri) 7pm

Sun 8th  Ann (1st Anniv) & Jimmy Egan

Sun 15th Jan 10:30am Ciarán Kearns 1A

CLUAIN CHIARAIN  Wednesday January 11th 2023  @ 7:3pm                     

OFFERTORY  Dec 31st/Jan 1st  €500

 

Sincere Thanks to all who helped or volunteered in anyway during the Christmas in both Churches and to all who help out during the year. Your support is very much appreciated.

Epiphany House Blessing Celebrated on the Feast of the Epiphany, (January 6, 2023),

 20+ C + M + B + 23

it is a tradition of using chalk to write above the home’s entrance asking for God’s blessing on the home and those who dwell in or visit the home. As the family gathers in prayer, it is an invitation for Jesus to be a daily guest in our lives and our home. Mark your front doorway (use chalk)  20+ C + M + B + 23

Here is a suggested format for the blessing:

All: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Leader: Peace be to this house and to all who dwell here, in the name of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

Reader: When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.” After their audience with the king, they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary, his mother. The prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way. The word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

Using chalk (blessed at the Mass), write on the outside of your house or inside above the front main entrance or next to an entrance: C+M+B+2023

The letters C, M, B have two meanings: • They are the initials of the three magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. • They also abbreviate the Latin words Christus mansionem benedicat, “May Christ bless this house.” The “+” signs represent the cross, and 2023 is the year of the blessing.

 Leader: Asking for God’s blessing we pray:

All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.

All: Lord God of heaven and earth, you revealed your only begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star. Bless this house and all who live here and all who visit. May we be blessed with health, kindness of heart, gentleness, and the keeping of your law. Fill us with the light of Christ that our love for each other may go out to all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 The Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated on 6 January. This feast is also called Little Christmas and Women’s Christmas. The Three Kings have arrived from the East to honour the Infant Jesus. They represented the Gentiles and were directed by a star to Bethlehem. They knew that a King was born who deserved homage and respect. They knelt to worship Him and offered Him precious gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. They returned home a different way disregarding Herod’s request. If we follow Jesus Christ we will reach heaven. May God guide us and set us on the right course. Amen

 

When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and the princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flocks, The work of Christmas begins: To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild the nations, To bring peace among people, To make music in the heart.  (By Howard Thurman)

Prayer for the New Year May the Lord make my New Year a happy one... Not by shielding me from sorrow and pain, but by strengthening me to bear it if it comes. Not by making my path easy, but by making me sturdy enough to tread any path. Not by taking hardship from me, but by taking all cowardice and fear from my heart as I meet hardships. Amen

New Year’s Resolutions. My New Year’s resolutions, What a pleasure to describe: To be more neat, watch what I eat, Less frequently imbibe; To be benign and patient, Ever caring and polite, With full aplomb serenely calm And nevermore uptight; To suffer asses gladly, Cast aside pretense and pride, In all I wear look debonair, Genteel and dignified. My New Year’s resolutions, How inspiring to review . . . Spectacular! ... too bad they are Impossible to do! -John T. Baker

.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 Fitzpatrickddddddd, 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,  

 OFFALY PRO-LIFE - Are organising a baby shower to coincide with Nollaig na mBan. We are asking supporters to donate their excess baby clothes, baby necessities and maternity wear etc. for mothers in need. We will have a van parked in the public car park outside the Heritage Centre in Ferbane from 11am to noon on Saturday 7th January where these items can be dropped off.

DOON/SHANNONBRIDGE GAA LOTTERY

-Draw of  Jan 2nd  2023. Numbers drawn 2-17-24-28.  No Winner. Four Match 3 Next draw 9/1/23

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

 

Anam Cara Midlands, the support group for bereaved parents, will hold their January meeting in the Mullingar Park Hotel on Wednesday, January 11 beginning at 7:15pm. A welcome to all bereaved bereaved parents, regardless of the age of the child or circumstances of death, and their door is always open to new attendees.Bereaved parent in the Midlands area can contact Anam Cara on 085 2888888 or by email info@anamcara.ie

BLESSING OF WALKING TRACK

There will be a blessing of the walking track by Fr Tom Cox on Wednesday 11th January at 7 pm. All members of our parish community are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served on the night.
This takes place as part of the Ireland Lights Up Every Step Co unts Challenge. To partake in the challenge, and help our club be in with a chance of winning €5000, follow these 2 steps:
1. Download the My Life Irish Life app on the App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Join the challenge - TAP Social > Challenges > PendingTAP Leinster - Every Step Counts > Shannonbridge
We hope to see you there on the night and that everyone in our community who wishes to use this fantastic amenity can do so. The walking track is open until 9:30 pm every night