Clonmacnois Parish
April 23rd 2023
3rd Sunday of Easter (A)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm)
Tel. 090 9674125/ 0868319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
The Road to Emmaus
The events that occurred on the road to Emmaus and in the village itself have been described as the second celebration of the Eucharist, or ‘Mass on the Move’. The first celebration as we know took place in the Upper Room on Holy Thursday night. Now on the way to Emmaus Jesus joins Cleopas and his friend and as they walk along, He opens the Scriptures to them. This is unmistakably the Liturgy of the Word. Later, when they sit at table He takes the bread, blesses it, breaks it and distributes it to them. We see in these gestures the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Then their eyes are opened. They recognize Him and hearts that were broken, become hearts that are burning. They return to Jerusalem, filled with joy, to share their experience with the other disciples. In other words, they do what we are charged to do at the end of every Mass. The Emmaus story has universal appeal. It alerts us to the fact that we often encounter Jesus in the most unlikely places at the most unlikely times. We always need to pay attention to the stranger we meet on the road! It reminds us that we encounter Him most especially when we gather around the table of the Eucharist to listen to His word and to break bread together. If you have been to Mass, you have been to Emmaus
The Road to Emmaus "We have all had difficult moments in life, dark moments in which we walked in sadness, pensive, without horizons, with only a wall before us. And Jesus is always beside us to give us hope, to warm our hearts and to say: "Go ahead, I am with you. Go ahead". The secret of the road that leads to Emmaus is simply this: despite appearances to the contrary, we continue to be loved and God will never stop loving us. God will walk with us always, always, even in the most painful moments, even in the worst moments, even in moments of defeat. That is where the Lord is. And this is our hope. Let us go forward with this hope! Because he is beside us and walks with us. Always!" Pope Francis
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 17/4/23 Numbers drawn 1-4-26-27. No Winner, Three Match 3 Next draw 24.4.23 Next Jackpot €6,800
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.
'In the Midst of Plenty' is a new folk musical from Enchanted Croi Theatre touring Ireland and coming to Mullingar Arts Centre (May 25th and 26th), Town Hall Cavan (May 28th) and Backstage Theatre, Longford (May 31st). The show tells the story of the desperate lengths the starving tenants on the Strokestown estate in Roscommon went to in order to survive the Great Hunger, and their exodus along what is now known as the National Famine Way. Exploring themes of Irish womanhood, family, community, and rebellion, this production peels back the curtain of antiquity surrounding the Great Hunger and presents the reality of this true story in all of its bare, heartfelt authenticity. More information at www.inthemidstofplenty.com or email inthemidstofplenty@gmail.com. Box office contacts: Mullingar (449347777), Cavan (494380494), Longford (433347888). Ticket prices vary by venue, call for best concession rate
RECENT DEATHS Carmel Long died 11/4/23 (née Kelly) Ballingarry, Tipperary & Carrowkeel laid to rest in Clonmacnois .
CHAIR YOGA resumed in Shannonbridge Hall Tuesday Morning April 18th at 10am Contact 087 2410587
Ardagh and Clonmacnois Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 2nd June to Wed. 7th June.2023 i.e. Five nights from Knock. €879 per person. For information and bookings contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie. Pilgrims who would like to travel with the Special Assisted Section should apply to Margaret McDonald Tel. 086 3918577. For more information see posters in main porch of Church
FUTURE DIRECTION OF “OLD SCHOOL”
The first concept drawing on the school building have come back from REIR architects. More meetings & consultations will be held over the coming weeks. This drawing will be on display in Moran’s Shop. Please view.
to the following young people who received their First Holy Communion in Clonfanlough Church on Saturday 22nd April -
Mark Buckley, Emily Mitchell, Jayla Guenzi
Olivia Daly, James Kelly, Éabha Malynn
Dáithí O Duffy, Lana Butler, Caitlin Mahon
New Bishop Ordination The date has been set for the episcopal ordination of Fr Paul Connell as bishop of Ardagh Clonmacnois. The ceremony will take place in St Mel’s Cathedral on Sunday June 18th .
Accord is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation facilitators. Marriage facilitators are part of a team that prepare couples for the sacrament of marriage. Couples find our courses fun, engaging and very relevant, while facilitators gain valuable life skills. If you are interested, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact marriagepreparation@accord.ie or call 01-5053112 for info.
Day of Prayer for Vocations Next Sunday is a day of Prayer for Vocations. It is the responsibility of all believing Catholics to pray for and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life. This duty arises from our baptismal commitment to “go out to the whole world and proclaim the Good News.” I ask all people of faith to pray the following Vocations Prayer every day this week. Heavenly Father, we ask you to send labourers into your harvest and to bless all who strive to listen to your voice. Inspire, in the hearts of men and women, vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life. Bless our families with a spirit of generosity, so that those whom you call have the courage to give themselves to your Church in faith. Send workers into Your great harvest so that the Gospel is preached, the poor are served with love, the suffering are comforted, and Your people are strengthened by the sacraments. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
Trócaire Box: Please return your Trocaire Box to the Church as soon as possible. (No need to wait until it’s full! )
SHANNONBRIDGE (Eircode N37 FV05)
Sat 22nd April
Mon 24th 10am St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen
Tues 25th 10am St. Mark, Evangelist
Wed 26th 10am
Thurs 27th 10am
Fri 28th 10am Liam Fitzpatrick & Dec’d family members
Sat 29th 7p.m Vigil
-Margaret Carty Anniv.
-May Rocke
CLONFANLOUGH (Eircode N37 XR81)
Sun 23rd April 10:30am Rose Daly
Sun 30th April 10:30am
CLUAIN CHIARAIN 26/4/23 @ 7:30pm
OFFERTORY April 16th €485
FEAST DAYS
Thursday 27 April: St Asicus was St Patrick’s expert craftsman in metal work and accompanied him on his journeys. He was left in charge of the church in Elphin which St Patrick is said to have founded.
Friday 28 April: St. Peter Chanel St. Louis Marie Grignion De Montfort.
Saturday 29 April: St. Catherine of Siena. (1347-1380) St Catherine is remembered as a mystic and a reformer of religious life. A Dominican, she brought peace to her native Siena. Proclaimed Patron of Europe in 2000.
MINISTRIES Readers: 22/4/23 @7pm Dympna Fitzpatrick (SB)/ 30/4/23 @10:30am Anne Rohan (Cf) Communion 29/4/23 @7pm John Mitchell 30/4/23@10:30am Mary Kelly Church Care Eileen Quinn, Dolly Deeley, Veronica Hynes SB:Bernie Kenny, Margaret Lantry( April (CF) Counters: Shannonbridge (April ) Servers; 29/4/23 @ 7pm Shannonbridge Liam Fitzpatrick, James Darcy 30/4/23 @ 10:30am Clonfanlough Ted Rohan, Jack Rohan, Keelan Kelly, Kara Kelly
“LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST”: 12 step programme of healing & recovery, Ceile Community Centre, Kilbeggan, Sat 29/Sun 30. Ph Rosaleen 0876333437
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 071 9861518.
Prayer before communion:
Lord Jesus, come to me, Lord Jesus give me your love
Lord Jesus, come to me and give me yourself.
Lord Jesus, friend of children, come to me
Lord Jesus, you are my Lord and my God.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
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