Clonmacnois Parish
July 2nd 2023
13th Sunday Ordinary Time (A)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 0868319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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13th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
‘If anyone gives so much as a cup of cold water to one of these little ones he will most certainly not lose his reward’.
It is true that the Church will always need great orators, gifted teachers and heroic saints to inspire the multitudes and carry out its mission, but it will also need ordinary folk who live graciously, love tenderly and serve generously away from the spotlight, those who welcome the stranger and offer generous hospitality in their homes. The world actually turns on the small and seemingly insignificant acts of ordinary people. It is touching that a simple act of kindness is the image chosen by Jesus in this extract from His final instruction to His disciples. The giving of a cup of cold water in His name will not go unnoticed or unrewarded. Nothing escapes His attention and all service ranks the same with Him. There is a significance to the insignificant. ‘Be great in little things’ (St. Francis Xavier).
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An insignificant encounter? One day in 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky a police officer came upon a young boy who was fuming because someone had stolen his bicycle. ‘If I catch that thief I’ll whup him’, shouted the boy. ‘You should learn how to box first’, said the policeman, and he offered to train him. The name of the young boy? Cassius Clay, who later became the legendary Muhammad Al
SHANNONBRIDGE (Eircode N37 FV05)
Sat 1st July 7pm Vera Carty
Mon 3rd July 10am Mass
Tues 4th July 10am Mass
Wed 5th July 10am Comm. Service
Thurs 6th July 10am Mass
Fri 7th July 10am Mass
Sat 8th July 7pm Verona Greene MM
CLONFANLOUGH (Eircode N37 XR81)
Sun 2nd July 10:30am Kathleen Maleney
Thurs 6th July 7pm
Sun 9th July 10:30am John P. & Mary Margaret O’ Shea (Lakefield)
FEAST DAYS July 3rd St Thomas (apostle) Thomas made one remark and has been branded as “Doubting Thomas” ever since. But if he doubted, he also believed. He made what is certainly the most explicit statement of faith in the New Testament: “My Lord and my God”, a prayer that will be said till the end of time.
July 4th St Elizabeth of Portugal (1271-1336)
Wed. 5 July: St. Anthony Zaccaria.
Thurs 6 July: St. Maria Goretti, St. Monnin.
Friday 7 July: St. Maelruain.
Saturday 8 July: St. Killian
BAPTISM We welcomed into the Christian family, Ciarán O’Duffy (Clondelara) d , on Saturday last. We pray God’s blessing on the newly baptized and his family.
WEDDING Congratulations to Sarah Roche and Kieran Flannery of Creevagh who were united in Christian Marriage this weekend.
COLLECTIONS - June 25th €545
CLUAIN CHIARAIN Wed July 5th @7:30
MINISTRIES Readers: 8/7/23 @7pm Dympna Fitzpatrick (SB)/ 9/7/23 @10:30am Anne Rohan (Cf) Communion 8/7/23 @7pm Marian McManus 9/7/23@10:30am Mary Kelly Church Care Jacinta Kelly, Ann Keena SB:Niamh Egan, Anne Rohan (July) (CF) Counters: Clonfanlough (July) Servers; 1/7/23 @ 7pm Shannonbridge Liam Fitzpatrick, James Darcy , 8/7/23 @ 10:30am Clonfanlough Eva Seery, Daragh Seery, Oisin Shrahan, Ella Shrahan
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the farmer in surprise, “;when am I going to get time to see the city?”
CEMETERY MASS CLONMACNOIS Saturday 29th July @ 7pm
GLEBE CEMETERY Sun 13th Aug @7
CLONIFFEEN Tues 15th Aug @ 7pm
HIGH STREET / BELMONT WOMEN’S GROUP - Cake Sale & Raffle on Sunday 16th July after 12 noon Mass in aid of Daffodil Day & Irish Cancer Society.
NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO CROAGH PATRICK: The annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage takes place on the last weekend of July. The opening Mass of the pilgrimage is at 6.30pm on Saturday 29th July, celebrated by the Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin and the Archbishop of Tuam Francis Duffy. On Reek Sunday 30th July, there will be hourly Mass on the summit from 8am to 2pm, with confessions on the summit from 7.30am to 2pm. Pilgrims travelling by car are asked to park responsibly and follow the instructions of stewards. Pilgrims are asked to stay on the defined path on Croagh Patrick, and please do not leave any litter. Further details of the pilgrimage are available on www.westportparish.ie
NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: to Knock Shrine on Sunday July 23rd 2023. Anointing of the sick at 2.30pm in the Basilica. Mass at 3pm followed by the Rosary Procession.
www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org
THE SEVEN MISCHIEVOUS MISSES In an era when ‘truth’ is compromised by propaganda, lies and half truths - beware of the seven ‘Misses’ responsible for most of our troubles: Miss Information, Miss Quotation, Miss Representation, Miss Interpretation, Miss Construction, Miss Conception, Miss Understanding. Don’t listen to them. (William J. H. Boetcker
Instead of pointing a critical finger, try holding out a helping hand
NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE Lord Jesus, Saint Thomas doubted Your resurrection until he touched Your wounds. After Pentecost, You called him to become a missionary in India but he doubted again and said no. He changed his mind only after being taken into slavery by a merchant who happened to be going to India and he began the work You had called him to do. As the Patron Saint against Doubt, I ask him to pray for me when I question the direction in which You are leading me. Forgive me for mistrusting You, Lord, and help me to grow from the experience. Once he was cured of his doubt, You freed him. Saint Thomas, pray for me.
Prayer for Safe Travels Lord I go with you, I am safe with you. I do not travel alone, For your hand is upon me, Your protection is divine. Besides, in front and behind You encircle my life, For I am yours, and you are mine
THANK YOU Margaret Lantry who recently completed the June 4th Women’s Mini Marathon in her fundraiser for the Cancer Centre in Brackernagh would like to thank al who sponsored her. The sume of €1,000 was raised.
THANK YOU to all who supported the recent Clonmacnois N.S. Parents Association Fun Run in aid of school funds. A total of €1,810 was raised .
Summer Variety Concert: in B’sloe Town Hall theatre on Thursday July 6th @ 8p.m. featuring an array of local talent: Eleanor Shanley, Rachel Goode, Sarah Corcoran, Slua Drummers, Blossom Harp Ensemble, Milkshake Dance & Performance Academy & more. Tickets from online box office: www.ballinasloetownhall.com/booking.shtml.
Youth 2000 Summer Festival Join young people between 16 and 35 this August at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival. The festival takes place in Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co Kildare from Thursday 10th August to Sunday 13th August 2023. The festival includes inspiring talks, music, prayer, concert, workshops, dramas, share groups, reconciliation and healing service and Mass. Donation only and we have buses going from all over Ireland. For more information and to book your place go to www.youth2000.ie
World Youth Day in Lisbon on Monday 31st July to Sunday 6th August
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