Clonmacnois Parish
May 21st 2023
Ascension Sunday (A)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
WEB shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
FEAST OF THE ASCENSION
He was lifted-up while they looked on.
Jesus returns to the home of the Father. The
Age of the Spirit draws near. The birth of
the Church is imminent. As He slips beyond
the clouds, we get a glimpse of our final
destination. His leaving is not abandonment
but rather, the ultimate act of faith in us.
D’imigh Sé romhainn; níor imigh Sé uainn.
His mission is now in our hands, flawed as we
are. This is a feast that speaks of the constant
rhythm of beginnings and endings, points to
our destiny and amazes us at the prodigal trust
of the Saviour in the potential of His brothers
and sisters.
The Unfinished Picture
Leonardo da Vinci had started work on a large
canvas in his studio. For a while he worked
at it, choosing the subject, planning the
perspective, sketching the outline, applying
the colours. Then one day he stopped,
summoned one of his talented students and
invited him to complete the work. When the
horrified student protested that he was both
unworthy and unable to complete the great
painting, da Vinci replied: ‘will not what I
have done inspire you to do your best’? Jesus
began to spread the Good News two thousand
years ago by what He said, did and suffered.
He illustrated His message and left us to
complete the picture. Will not His life inspire
us to complete the picture? This is the message
of the Ascension.
SHANNONBRIDGE (Eircode N37 FV05)
Sat 20th May 7pm Vigil Mass
Mon 22nd May 10am
Tues 23rd May 10am
Wed 24th May 10am
Thurs 25th May 10am
Fri 26th May 10am
Sat 27th May 7pm Nuala, Martin & May Ryan
CLONFANLOUGH (Eircode N37 XR81)
Sun 21st May 10:30am
Rosary Fridays 7pm Grotto
Sun 28th May 10:30am
CLUAIN CHIARAIN 24/5/23@7:30pm
OFFERTORY 14/5/23 €615 Monthly €255
FEAST DAYS
Monday 22 May: St. Rita of Cascia. Wednesday 24 May: St. Day of Prayer for the Church in China. Mother of China and all Asia, pray for us now and forever. Amen Thursday 25 May: St. Bede the Venerable. St Gregory V11 [St Gregory V11 (1020-1085, Pope) Gregory became Pope at a very troubled time for the church. Gregory’s papal letters stressed the role of the bishop of Rome (Pope) as the vicar of Christ and the visible centre of unity in the church.] St. Mary Magdalene De Pazzi. Friday 26 May: St. Philip Neri. Saturday 27 May: St. Augustine of Canterbury
MINISTRIES Readers: 27/5/23 @7pm Kieran O’Connor (SB)/ 28/5/23 @10:30am Ann Guinan (Cf) Communion 27/5/23 @7pm Marie McManus 28/5/23@10:30am Kay Kelly Church Care Marie McManus Patricia Kenny SB:Angela Walsh, Rosaleen Gunning (May) (CF) Counters: Clonfanlough(May) Servers; 27/5/23 @ 7pm Shannonbridge Liam Fitzpatrick, James Darcy 28/5/23 @ 10:30am Clonfanlough Ted Rohan, Jack Rohan, Keelan Kelly, Kara Kelly
Feast of the Ascension – World Communications Day celebrated this Sunday 21st May is also World Day of Social Communications. Theme: “Speak with the heart”. May the Holy Spirit help us to communicate honestly and effectively.
Quote of the Week To succeed in life you need three things, a wishbone, backbone and a funny bone
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant Robert Louis Stevenson
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 15/5/23 Numbers drawn 11-22-25-28. No Winner, Three Match 3 Next draw 22.5.23 Next Jackpot €7,600
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 in Church Porch
OUR LADY OF CLONFERT MAY NOVENA - Sun. 21st: 10.30am & 6.30pm, Fr. D. McInerney. Mon. 22nd: 7.30pm, Fr. Simon Cadam, Granard. Tues. 23rd: 7.30pm, Mons. Cathal Geraghty, Loughrea. Wed. 24th: 7.30pm, Fr. John O’Gorman, Turloughmore. Thurs. 25th: 7.30pm, Fri. 26th: 7.30pm, Fr. Declan McInerney. Sat. 27th: 7.30pm, Fr. Declan McInerney.
BEST WISHES TO OUR LOCAL SCHOOL! All roads lead to Tullamore next Wednesday for the Cumann na mBunscol football final of Clonmacnois NS V Scoil Bhríde, Croghan in O'Connor Park, Tullamore, Wednesday 24th May @ 14:30hours (Adm. €5)
CONGRATULATIONS - To Patrick Taaffe of our neighbouring club Belmont and Cormac Egan (grandson of Brid Devine, Shannonbridge) , members of the U20 Offaly panel, who won the Leinster Championship on Wednesday last Wednesday.
THANK YOU to all who supported & sponsored our recent table quiz (May 5th) in Shannonbridge for Community Funding for items like Christmas lights, materials for CE scheme. The total of €671 was raised
WELL DONE to all in the St. Ciaran’s Youth Club involved in Friday’s fundraiser (Ice Cream Party) for Down Syndrome Ireland .
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 .
MISSION PROMOTION This weekend as announced we welcome Fr. Pat Byrne S.V.D. (Divine Word Missionaries) who will speak to us about their work. 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..
Novena prayer to The Holy Spirit. Prayer to The Holy Spirit. O God our Father, give us Your Holy Spirit in my heart and in my mind that I may ever choose what is right that I may know what choice to make and what choice to reject. Give me Your Holy Spirit to fill my heart with gentle kindness and so make my life wise with knowledge beautiful with love useful with service. Give me Your Holy Spirit to enlighten the Scriptures for me to teach me how I ought to pray and so enrich my life with fruit which only The Spirit can give. Amen.
Charismatic Day of Renewal: Clonfert, on Sat 27th May. @ 10am Contact 0851451177
EXAM PRAYER : Lord, I know you are with me and love me. Give me peace of mind as I prepare for this time of study. Help me to focus on my books and notes. Keep me from all distractions so that I will make the best use of this time that is available to me. Give me insight that I might understand what I am studying and help me to remember it when the time comes. Above all, I thank you for the ability to be able to study and for the many gifts and talents, you have given me. Help me always to use them in such a way that they honour you and do justice to myself. Amen. We keep all the young people from our Parish preparing for College exams, Leaving and Junior Certificate in our prayers over the next few weeks.
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
Word to the Wise Kindness is loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weaknesses.
“Don’t waste your time in anger, regrets, worries, and grudges. Life is too short to be unhappy.” ― Roy T. Bennet
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