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Clonmacnois Parish
April 16th 2023
2nd Sunday of Easter (A)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 0868319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
WEB shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
FACEBOOK www.fb.me/saintciarans.
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY ‘
Doubt no longer but believe’ The story of Thomas in today’s gospel reminds us that the journey to Easter faith was difficult even for the first disciples of Jesus. He doubted. Doubt is not the enemy of faith, but rather its twin sister. It is actually the beginning of wisdom. ‘There lives more faith in honest doubt, believe me, than in half the creeds’, according to celebrated English poet of the nineteenth century, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and the renowned French philosopher of the twelfth century Peter Abelard offered a similar insightful reflection: ‘It is by doubting that we come to investigate and by investigating that we recognise the truth’. Healthy questioning leads to a healthy faith, a faith that does not provide all the answers, but which does provide us with enough light to live with the darkness; enough joy to live with the sorrow; enough certainty to live with the doubts. ‘One who does not ask questions’ according to Pope Francis ‘cannot progress either in knowledge or in faith’. When Thomas finally made the journey from doubt to faith his commitment was total and to the end. As we reflect on his honest struggle, we might dare to make our own the daily prayer of Auschwitz survivor, Elie Wiesel: ‘I pray to the God within me that He will give me the strength to ask Him the right questions’.
SHANNONBRIDGE (Eircode N37 FV05)
Easter Saturday 15th April 7pm Vigil Mass for 2nd Sunday of Easter
-David Macklin Anniv
-Liam Keoghan Months Memory
Mon 17th 11am Funeral Mass Phyllis Murphy
Tues 18th 10am St Laserian, Bishop (Feast)
Wed 19th 10an
Thurs 20th 10 Service to be confirmed
Fri 21st 10am Fri St Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Optional Memorial
Sat 22nd April
CLONFANLOUGH (Eircode N37 XR81)
Sun 16th April 10:30am
Thurs 20th April 10am School Practice
Sat 22nd April 12 Noon First Commuion
Sun 23rd April 10:30am
CLUAIN CHIARAIN 19/4/23 @ 7:30pm
OFFERTORY April 9th €1020
Easter Dues €1535 April Monthly €441.50 Trocaire €2,295 (+$100)
Your continued support is deeply appreciated.
RECENT DEATH Phyllis Murphy (nee Russell) St. Kieran’s Park, Shannonbridge
ARDAGH & CLONMACNOISE Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes - Friday 2nd June to Wednesday 7th June. For bookings contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01 2410800. Those seeking a place as Assisted Pilgrims to stay in the Acceueil can register with Celia at 087 7674389
Lough Derg -One Day Retreat 2023 Season. May 1st, 7th, 9th, 14th, 20th, 27th, 29th. August 19th, 22nd & 27th. September 2nd, 6th, 9th 12th 16th 17th 23rd & 24th. Admission €45. Booking essential. www.loughderg.org 071 9861518.
CE SCHEME - Are you interested in returning to work? Office admin position with the Tullamore Show/FBD Livestock Show, 19.5 hours per week. Email info@tullamoreshow.com or contact Breda at info@offalyhistory.com or call 057 9321421.
MINISTRIES Readers: 22/4/23 @7pm Ruth Quirke (SB)/ 23/4/23 @10:30am Rita Molloy (Cf) Communion 22/4/23 @7pm Marian McManus 23/4/23@10:30am Linda Donaghy Church Care Jacinta Kelly, Ann Keena SB:Bernie Kenny, Margaret Lantry( April (CF) Counters: Shannonbridge (April ) Servers; 22/4/23 @ 7pm Shannonbridge Hannah Mitchell, Oisin Kenny 23/4/23 @ 10:30am Clonfanlough Harry Guinan, Alyssa Hennessy, Rose Daly, Holly Maloney
“LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST”: 12 step programme of healing & recovery, Ceile Community Centre, Kilbeggan, Sat 29/Sun 30. Ph Rosaleen 0876333437
-If you have the smile of God what does it matter if you have the frown of men? Leonard Ravenhill
Where the world is merciless……...be God’s mercy
Where the world is hopeless……..be God’s hope.
Where the world is wounded ……...be God’s healing.
Where the world is weeping……...be God’s song.
Where the world is crumbling ……..be God’s rock
If you want the world to change, be God’s love,
God has greater plans for you. Be God’s love
Divine Mercy Devotions 1:30pm Cluain Chiarain Cntr
Divine Mercy 3 O’Clock Prayer
You expired, O Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls and an ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us,
I trust in You. Amen.
FUN RUN in aid of Clonmacnois N.S. On Sunday, May 14th at 12pm . Details to follow.
SHANNONBRIDGE/DOON G.A.A. CLUB LOTTO
Results 10/4/23 Numbers drawn 4-14-23-26. No Winner, Three Match 3 Next draw 17.4.23
WESTERN ALZHEIMER’S Tea Day Fri 21st April 10am-1pm Venue Correen Castle. Hazel 087 6934690
EASTER WATER: The Easter Water, blessed at the Easter Vigil, is now available for the parishioners to take to their homes, as is customary. You will need to bring along your own container and fill it from the large container at the top of the Church. I don’t have any small bottles left but since Easter 2020 we have distributed 1200 50ml plastic (!) bottles so they’re out there!
Trócaire The hardest part of the Trócaire Lenten Campaign is getting the Trócaire Box from the kitchen table to the church. We ask for your help in returning all Trócaire Boxes and offerings as soon as possible and we thank all those who have done so already. Trócaire is the overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland. Thank you.
CEMETERY—I found myself in the week after Easter disposing properly some Christmas Holly Wreaths! I’m grateful to the many people who cast neighbourly eyes around plots and remove dumped materials or the situation would be worse. Please be mindful of how important it is to be respectful of the only space on God’s earth that we will occupy and share together.
The Catechism of The Catholic Church at our Lady’s Shrine, Knock on Sat. 22nd April 9.30 to 5 p.m. Spiritual Director – Fr. Vincent Twomey SVD. The Catechism/YOUCAT Workshop will be of interest to those who plan to start/join a study group. For info. and booking contact Mairin Ni Shuilleabhain B.A. Div. 087 7950325 or email mairin991@gmail.com website www.catechism.ie
Prayer to St. Thomas the Apostle Dear St. Thomas, You were known as the doubter, but through your faith and belief in the Lord, you became one of the greatest apostles. Teach us to have the courage and determination to always question and seek truth, and to never lose faith in the love of our Lord. We ask for your intercession and guidance as we strive to live our lives in the example of Jesus. Help us to be strong in our beliefs, to never waiver in the face of adversity, and to always stand up for what is right and just. We pray for the grace and strength to follow in your footsteps, to be steadfast in our faith, and to always be witnesses to the love of our Lord. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ATHLONE LITTLE THEATRE 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' April 20 to April 27 at 7.30pm. Sunday matinee only on April 23 at 3pm. To book tickets, go www.athlonelittletheatre.ie or Eventbrite.
THE ANGELUS & REGINA COELI
Did you know? The Regina Coeli is said during the Easter season (until May 28th this year 2023). The Angelus is said during the rest of the year. 6am (!), 12 Noon, 6pm
Regina Caeli, laetare, alleluia Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia, Resurrexit sicut dixit, allellua Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia Gaude et laetare, Virgo Maria, alleluia Quia surrexit Dominus vere, alleluia
THE REGINA COELI
Queen of Heaven rejoice, alleluia:
-For He Whom you did merit to bear, alleluia,
-Has risen as He said, alleluia.
-Pray for us to God, alleluia.
-Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
-For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.
Let us pray. O God, Who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
This Week We Offer A Special Prayer For Farmers Eternal Father, maker of heaven and earth, we bless you and give you glory. Bless this seed, and make it fruitful. Look upon our work this season, and grant that the seeds we plant will produce plentiful crops, providing work and food for many. In your love, give us favourable weather throughout this growing season. Make us truly grateful for all our gifts, and willing to share our goods and talents with others, especially those without adequate food. All praise and glory are yours, Almighty Father, through your son Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever & ever AMEN
FOOT CARE: MOBILE Foot Health Practitioner Service House Calls Available
Daytime and Evening: CONTACT Maura at :
(086) 8053671 to arrange an appointment.
DIVINE WORD MISSION APPEAL Fr. Pat Byrne SVD will speak at Masses in the parish on May 20/21 and a special collection will be taken up in their support t.
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