Clonmacnois Parish
April 9th 2023
Easter Sunday (A)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 0868319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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EASTER SUNDAY
The Resurrection is at the core of the Good News. It is the cornerstone of Christian doctrine. This is the Christians greatest day. If Jesus did not rise from the dead, life is absurd. But the stone is rolled away, the tomb is empty, the linen cloth is lying on the ground, the disciples see and believe and the course of human history is changed. Now the impossible is possible, the unreachable becomes reachable and all our sunsets turn into dawn. The resurrection is why we don’t give up. It assures us that there is more to life than meets the eye. We are going somewhere. There is more beyond. On this Easter Day we take special note of the fact that He rose at the darkest hour just before the dawn, a timely and welcome reminder to our bruised and troubled world that when all seems lost, resurrection is near. His first words after His resurrection ‘do not be afraid’ are even more pertinent today and we take heart anew. Let us own the story again. Let us share it. Let us be excited by it. Let it lift our flagging spirits. Let us find in it a peaceful certainty that our life is in His hands.
‘God may allow us at times to hit rock bottom to show us that He is the rock at the bottom’.
Happy Easter
“Lord of Easter promise, I live in Faith of the Resurrection, but such is the nature of my Faith, that so much of me remains entombed. Break open the tomb.
Where I have buried my compassion: Break open the tomb.
Where I have buried my sense of mercy: Break open... Where I have buried my sense of humanity: Break open..
Where I have buried my love for my Heavenly Father: Break open the tomb.
Where I have buried my sense of joy: Break open the ...
Where I have buried my willingness to forgive: Break open the tomb.
Lord in you I have found a Saviour no grave can withstand. Help me roll away this stone and find the miracle of a new life, that I may live more fully in your grace.
Be witnesses to the Resurrection of Christ. Amen. (Fr. Stephen Humphrey
An Easter Blessing: Wishing you and your families and friends joy and hope this Easter and always. May the joy of Easter fill your heart with love and peace. May this Easter Day remind you of the blessings from above, the miracle of life reborn and God’s eternal love. Happy Easter
Palm Branches on Palm Sunday: Sincere thanks to al who provided the Palm branches last weekend
SHANNONBRIDGE (Eircode N37 FV05)
Holy Saturday 7pm Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday 12 Noon Blessing of Children
[Easter egg hunt afterwards in playground weather permitting ]
Easter Monday 10th April 12 Noon
Today is the 40th anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. Colm O’Reilly, 10th April 1983
Easter Tuesday 11th April 10am
Easter Wednesday 12th April 10am
Easter Thursday 13th April 10 am
Easter Friday 14th April 10am
Easter Saturday 15th April 7pm Vigil Mass for 2nd Sunday of Easter
-David Macklin Anniv
CLONFANLOUGH (N37 XR81)
Sun 9th April 10:30am Easter Sunday
Sun 16th April 10:30am
CLUAIN CHIARAIN 12/4/23 @ 7:30pm
OFFERTORY April 2nd €779
Lenten Alms €420 March Monthly €370
Your continued support is deeply appreciated.
FUNERAL MASS for Liam Scanlon Arcadia, Athlone & Spain who died in February. Brother of Fr. Michael Scanlon (Cloghan). Mass on Wednesday 12th April at 12 Noon in Queen of Peace, Coosan, Church
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 for details or call 057 9321421.
MINISTRIES Readers: 15/4/23 @7pm Ciara Macklin family anniversary (SB)/ 16/4/23 @10:30am Bridie Coughlan (Cf) Communion 15/4/23 @7pm John Mitchell 16/4/23@10:30am Enda Molloy Church Care Martha Murphy Marie McManus SB:Bernie Kenny, Margaret Lantry( April (CF) Counters: Shannonbridge (April ) Servers; 15/4/23 @ 7pm Shannonbridge Liam Fitzpatrick, James Darcy 16/4/23 @ 10:30am Clonfanlough Eva Seery, Daragh Seery, Oisin Shrahan, Ella Sharahan
Clonmacnois National School Fundraiser
CASH FOR CLOTHES
Just 6 days left to drop items in ! Now is your chance to clear your home. All Women, Mens & Childrens Clothing. Paired Footwear, Handbags, Belts, Soft toys (teddies), Curtains, Towels, Bedlinen (duvet covers, sheets, pillowcases, Blankets, throws) NO PILLOWS OR DUVETS OR CARPETS Items may be dropped off at Shannonbridge Hall & Clonfanlough Hall Wednesdays from 5pm-9pm / Saturdays 9am -2 pm from March 1st until April 15th. Final Drop off date at Clonmacnois School Monday 17th April . Please support . Thank you
Holy Water: We have 300 bottles of Holy Water. Since Pandemic 2020 I reckon that we have distributed about 1,500 50ml PLASTIC bottles. So I would suggest some recycling to save our environmental blushes!
TROCAIRE BOXES can be returned at any stage to our churches. I routinely empty the wall boxes In both churches and people have been dropping them in to me or by hand. Many, many thanks. Envelopes for Trócaire are available in the church (or simply write Trocaire” on any envelope) Thank you for sharing the proceeds of your Lenten sacrifice with those who need our help in the developing world. Thank you.
The Divine Mercy Novena continues till Sunday 16th
April Evangelisation & Vocation Conference—
Priesthood in a Synodal Church on 25th April (Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist) - Renehan Hall, Maynooth from 10 am to 4 pm. For further information and Registration visit the Vocations Website. vocations.ie/conference
SHANNONBRIDGE/DOON G.A.A. CLUB LOTTO
Results 3/4/23 Numbers drawn 7-18-19-27. No Winner, One Match 3 Next draw 10.4.23
BALLINASLOE FLOWER & GARDEN CLUB are holding a Flower Arranging Demonstration by Ann Marie O'Keefe, Parteen in Gullane's Hotel, Ballinasloe on Wednesday,12th April. Demonstration at 8pm. Admission 10 euro.
ATHLONE LITTLE THEATRE presents 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' by Edward Albee, directed by Ollie Hegarty, from Thursday, April 20 to Thursday, April 27 at 7.30pm. There's a Sunday matinee only on April 23 at 3pm. To book tickets, go www.athlonelittletheatre.ie or Eventbrite.
ANAM CARA MIDLANDS - The organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 12th April at 7.15pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel. This event is FREE and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. We also offer an online service. For more info. call 01 4045378.
RSA "Check it Fits" Child safety in Car. Golden Island Shopping centre on Thursday 13th April from 10:00am - 5:30pm
FOR YOUR DIARY
Fun Run in aid of Clonmacnois N.S. On Sunday, May 14th at 12pm . Details to follow.
NEW BISHOP
We welcome Bishop elect Paul Connell to our Diocese and wish God’s blessing on his ministry.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, April 6th at 11:00am in St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford. A date will be set in the coming weeks for his episcopal ordination as the next Bishop of Ardagh & Clonmacnois
Life and Ministry of Bishop-elect Paul Connell
Bishop-elect Paul Connell, a native of Mullingar, Co Westmeath, was born on 27 January 1958, the second of four children to Thomas and Philomena Connell. He began his primary education with Mrs Katherine Mullaly before attending Saint Mary’s CBS Primary school in Mullingar.From 1970-75 Secondary Education in St. Finian’s College, Mullingar, then to Maynooth, ordained priest on 20th June 1982. Briefly in Rochfortsbridge Parish, then to the staff of St. Finian’s College, becoming Vice President (1989) and President/Principal 1998 until 2019. Under his direction the college became a co-educational secondary school in 2003, and its boarding school closed in 2007. In addition, he was President of the national support body for secondary schools, the Secretariat for Secondary Schools, from 2013 to 2018. Appointed as Executive Secretary of the Council for Education of the Irish Episcopal Conference, based in Columba Centre of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth. In 2020, he was appointed as Chancellor of the Diocese of Meath. Chaplain since 1982 to St. Mary’s Hospital, Mullingar (Cluain Lir). Since August 2021 he has served as Administrator of the Parish of Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath.
CHURCH GATE Collection in aid of Offaly LGFA raised €196.50. Thank you
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. There are spaces available on our MAY 2023 Programmes. To book please contact Áine (041) 6850676 / (087) 1140371 or Joanne (041) 6860710 / (087) 4308735 or www.hse.ie/livingwell.
Word of Thanks: Sincere thanks to everyone who arranged, participated and attended the celebration of the Holy Week Ceremonies and Easter. Thanks to all who helped out and worked silently and quietly in the background and to all who joined in. . Our hope and prayer is that the Risen Lord Jesus will walk close beside us, encouraging us to believe, to trust, to hope and to endure whatever comes. Buíochas agus Beannachtaí
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