Clonmacnois Parish
May 14th 2023
6th Sunday of Easter (A)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
‘I will give you another Advocate’
In his inaugural address in January 1961 President John F Kennedy announced to his fellow citizens that the torch had been passed to a new generation. As Jesus prepared to return to the home of the Father He left the same message with His disciples. It would be their task to continue His work and carry His Word to the ends of the earth. He reassures them, however, that He is not abandoning them. He will send the Spirit whom He describes as the Paraclete. The word Paraclete means advocate or helper, one who stands beside you in time of difficulty, providing a comforting, supportive and encouraging presence. What Jesus is really saying to the disciples in this, His final address is: ‘I am sending you on a difficult and dangerous mission but you will not be alone. I will send you someone who will guide you as to what to do and enable you to do it.” Jesus continues to walk with and guide His Church through the working of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit will always point the way for people to finish the work of Jesus but He does not gate-crash any person’s heart. He waits to be welcomed-in and there is only one person who can open the door. If we do open ourselves to His promptings we can, through His power renew the face of the earth. The torch is passed
SHANNONBRIDGE (Eircode N37 FV05)
Sat May 13th 7pm
-Annie Ursula Greally months mind
-Phyllis Murphy months mind
-Paddy Duffy (10 A) &son Paddy(26 A)
Mon 15th May10am
Tue 16th 10am / Wed 17th May 10am
Thurs 18th May 10am
Fri 19th May 10am
Sat 20th May 7pm Vigil Mass
CLONFANLOUGH (Eircode N37 XR81)
Sun 14th May 10:30am
Rosary Fridays 7pm Grotto
Sun 21st May 10:30am
RECENT DEATHS Fionnuala Hanlon (Longford) sister in law of Fr. O’Hanlon Rest in peace
CLUAIN CHIARAIN 17/5/23@7:30pm
OFFERTORY €880 Monthly €135
FEAST DAYS St. Carthage: Monday is the feast day of St. Carthage one of the patrons of our Diocese. Carthage was forced to flee from his monastery is Rahan. He and his monks moved to Lismore-established a monastery and university there which became a centre of learning and famous throughout Europe. May 15th St Isidore (1070-1130) Isidore was a Spanish farmer and he is the patron saint of farmers and of the city of Madrid. He is known for his care of the poor and the proper treatment of animals. May 19th Dedication of St Mel’s Cathedral On this date in 1856 St Mel’s Cathedral was anointed with Chrism. The walls were marked again with Chrism at the rededication celebration on Sunday May 17 2015. May 25th Venerable Bede (672-735) He was abbot of the monastery of St Paul in Jarrow, Northumberland, England
ANNIVERSARIES AT THIS TIME
Patricia (Pat) Killeen
MINISTRIES Readers: 20/5/23 @7pm Pattie Corbett (SB)/ 21/5/23 @10:30am Mary Kelly (Cf) Communion 20/5/23 @7pm John Mitchell 21/5/23@10:30am Declan McEvoy Church Care Paula Claffey, Antoinette Kelly, Deirdre Kenny SB:Angela Walsh, Rosaleen Gunning (May) (CF) Counters: Clonfanlough(May) Servers; 20/5/23 @ 7pm Shannonbridge Hannah Mitchell, Oisin Kenny 21/5/23 @ 10:30am Clonfanlough Harry Guinan, Alyssa Hennessy, Rose Daly, Holly Maloney
BALLINASLOE CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE Cullen’s Yard, Main Street, Townparks, Ballinasloe. Opening hours: Mon, Wed & Fri from 10am to 2pm. This is a FREE service giving emotional support for anyone with a cancer diagnosis & their family & carers. Contact (090) 964 9767.
FEAST DAY OF ST. BRENDAN; Brendan the Navigator patron of 2 dioceses– Kerry & Clonfert! St Brendan’s commitment to go forth to share the Good News of the Gospel and his courage in facing the dangerous unknown of the ocean is a model of Christian mission. St Brendan believed his future was in good hands, - the hands of God. Pray also for the ‘courage of St Brendan’ for students coping with the tension of upcoming exams at both second and third level. “ St. Brendan navigates the seas, ours to tend the homeshore”
In the Midst of Plenty' is a new folk musical from Enchanted Croi Theatre touring Ireland and locally Mullingar Arts Centre (May 25th and 26th), Town Hall Cavan (May 28th) Backstage Theatre, Longford (May 31st) & Roscommon Arts Centre (June 23/24) 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). Roscommon (0)90 66 25 824 Ticket prices vary by venue, call for best concession rate.
a Statement of the Catholic Bishops
Five years on from the May 2018 referendum which removed the constitutional guarantee of the equal right to life of unborn children and their mothers, the Bishops of Ireland have issued a statement which also takes into account the recent review by Government of the abortion legislation introduced following the referendum. At that time the bishops said, “a new situation now exists in Ireland. It is essential for us as a Church, which cares passionately about the gift of life, and wants to support both mothers and their unborn children, to seek better ways of responding to this new and very challenging reality”. Today, bishops reaffirm the deep conviction of our faith, namely, that the dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death, is a value for the whole of society, rooted in reason as well as in faith. No matter what legislation is passed, the fundamental right to life for all human beings at every stage of development still prevails. The bishops remain convinced that the relevant law, the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 will, in due course, be repealed. In the meantime, the Church will continue to seek loving and supportive protection for every mother and for every child in the womb, including babies diagnosed with a disability or a life-limiting condition. The bishops will continue to do their best to change the narrative through dialogue and by testifying, in season and out of season, to the Gospel of Life. How can People of Faith help? Read the full statement on www.catholicbishops.ie)
5KM RUN/ WALK/ CRAWL in aid of Clonmacnois N.S. On Sunday, May 28th at 12pm starting at Clonfanlough Hall. Student €5, Adult €10 Family €20. Registration from 10am (p.s. No dogs)
Plant Sale & Coffee Morning in aid of the Parkinson's Association of Ireland on Saturday 27th May from 10.30am - 2pm at Holmes's, Clonfanlough, N37 KT22. Everyone welcome.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION CLINIC ON REGENERATIVE TOURISM in Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, Monday 22nd May 18:30– 20:30 Bring & share your ideas
SHANNONBRIDGE/DOON G.A.A. CLUB LOTTO Results 8/5/23 Numbers drawn 6-8-16-31. No Winner, Two Match 3 Next draw 15.5.23 Next Jackpot €7,400
Ardagh and Clonmacnois Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes June 2-7th Limited places. Flights from Knock €879 per person. Info & booking JWT at 01-2410800. email info@joewalshtours.ie. Assisted Pilgrims contact Margaret McDonald Tel. 086 3918577. For more information see posters iChurch Porch
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CEMETERY MASS CLONMACNOIS Saturday 29th July @ 7pm
MISSION PROMOTION Every year (until Covid) a particular Order is assigned an Irish Diocese to do their Promotion work. This year it is the S.V.D.’s Fr. Pat Byrne S.V.D. (Divine Word Missionaries) will be on Mission Promotion for their Society next weekend 20th & 21st. He will speak at both Masses in Shannonbridge and Clonfanlough An opportunity will be available to support their work by way of a retiring collection. Envelopes & literature will be left in the pews before Mass..
CYCLE AGAINST SUICIDE Gerry O’Sullivan is travelling to Portugal on Fri 19th to take part in the Cycle against Suicide N2 End to End Challenge—a 750km cycle over 6 days , to honour the memory of his nephew Ben, and to raise much needed funds for Suicide Awareness Gerry would like to thank the people of the parish for their generosity and support. A special word of thanks to the Frist Holy Communion Class of Clonmacnois National Schoolfor their very kind and thoughtful donation. Donations can be made at https;//eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/G098279073
Bring Flowers of the Rarest Bring flowers of the rarest bring blossoms the fairest, from gardens and woodlands and hillside and dale; Our full hearts are swelling, our glad voices telling the praise of the loveliest flower of the vale! Chorus: O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today! Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May (x2)
Their lady they name thee, Their mistress proclaim thee, Ah, grant that thy children on earth be as true as long as the bowers
are radiant with flowers, as long as the azure shall keep its bright hue
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