Clonmacnois Parish
August 5/6th 2023
18th Sunday Ordinary Time (A)
Pastoral Cover in emergency: Fr. M. Molloy 090 9673539
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 0868319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION
There in their presence He was transfigured.
The Bible recounts several powerful encounters with God on holy mountains. This is not surprising. The mountain carries a certain majesty and mystery. You get a different perspective from the heights. You see things in a different light. In the tranquility the veil falls from the eyes. In the presence of nature we are filled with feelings of wonder and gratitude. And so it was on Mount Tabor. Far from the surging crowds, divinity broke through. The border between heaven and earth appeared to fade for a brief period and Peter, James and John were blessed with a glimpse of eternity. The splendour of the experience made them cry out: “it is good for us to be here”. All was changed, changed utterly. The friends would never forget the moment. Its power would guide their way. We have here a comforting balm for the weary pilgrim. There is meaning just beneath the surface and there glory the end of the road. The Transfiguration is ultimately about vision. It is a call to see thing in a different light. It is confirmation of our faith.
SHANNONBRIDGE (Eircode N37 FV05)
Sat 5th Aug 7pm Brian & Josephine Kenny Clondelara (10th A)
Mon 7th 10am
Tues 8th 10am
Wed 9th 9am (Please note earlier time)
Thurs 10th 10am
Fri 11th 10am
Sat 12th 7pm Tommy O’ Connor
CLONFANLOUGH (Eircode N37 XR81)
Sun 6th Aug 10:30am
Sun 13th Aug 10:30am
Cluain Chiarain: Wed 9th 7:30pm Anniv of Sean Rohan
FEAST DAYS
Mon Aug 7th St. Sixtus II Pope & his four Deacons put to death in 258 St. Cajetan 1480-1547 founded the Theatines to renew Sacramental life in the Church
Tues Aug 8th St Dominic (1170-1221) A Spaniard, he founded the Dominican religious order.
Wed Aug 9th St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) Born Wroclaw, Poland in a Jewish family. Brilliant student, then an atheist and at age 31 became a Catholic & a Carmelite Nun. Both Jewish &Catholic she was sent by the Nazi’s to Auschwitz & gassed on this day in 1942. She is Patron of Europe.
Thus Aug 10th St. Lawrence died 258. One of the 7 Deacons of Rome in charge of the care of the poor. A cheerful giver but when he ordered to bring out the treasures of the Church– he assembled before the Emperor the poor Christians of Rome—the true treasure. He was martyred
Fri Aug 11th St. Clare Born at Assisi in 1193. Died 1253. She followed St. Francis in his life of poverty & was founder & ruler of the Poor Clares. She led an austere life abounding in works of piety & charity. Patron of Television.
DEATHS - Phil Carroll (Ferbane)
COLLECTIONS - July 29/ 30th €1,002.65
Speak kind words and you will hear kind echoes
Novena to Our Lady of Knock 14th – 22nd August 2023. Ceremonies at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Basilica
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: The Diocesan pilgrimage will take place on Sunday 3rd September. Ceremonies will begin with the Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm followed by on-celebrated Mass at 3pm.
CLONMACNOIS DIOCESAN PATTERN DAY September 17th 2023 Pattern 2:45pm Mass 3pm
LOUGH DERG 2023- One Day Retreats: August - Saturday 19th, Tuesday 22nd, Sunday 27th. September - Saturday 2nd, Wednesday 6th, Saturday 9th, Tuesday 12th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th Admission: €45, Booking Essential
MOORE COMMUNITY HALL Summertime Social Dance on Fri Aug 25th. Music: Matt Leavy
Birr Castle Social Walk
Join us for a stroll and chat Tuesday 8th August 3pm Booking essential. Contact Stephanie 086 8336873 or shill@offalyldc.ie Meeting point: Castle Courtyard. Refreshments afterwards
Shannonbridge Tidy towns meeting Tues 8th August in health centre 8pm Tuesday
SHANNONBRIDGE/DOON G.A.A. CLUB LOTTO Results 31/7/23 Numbers drawn 17-22-23– 26 . No Winner, three Match 3 Next draw 97/8/23 Jackpot €10,200
August 10-13th 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 info. and to book your place go to www.youth2000.ie
ALONE: Would you be willing to provide companionship or make calls to Older People once a week? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided. If interested please sign up here: https://alone.ie/volunteers/ Info. contact Fiona on fiona.boyle@alone.ie or on 086 1366539.
Mobile Foot Health Practitioner Service. House Calls Available daytime and evening. Contact Maura 086 8053671 to arrange an appointment.
Official Prayer for World Youth Day which concludes in Lisbon this Sunday Our Lady of the visitation, you who left in haste towards the mountain to meet Elizabeth, lead us also to meet all those who await us to deliver them the living Gospel: Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord! We will go in a hurry, with no distraction or delay, but with readiness and joy. We will go peacefully, because those who take Christ take peace, and well doing is the best wellbeing. Our Lady of the Visitation, with your inspiration, this World Youth Day will be the mutual celebration of the Christ we take, as You once did. Make it a time of testimony and sharing, fraternisation, and giving thanks, each of us looking for the others who always wait. With you, we will continue on this path of gathering, so that our world will gather as well, in fraternity, justice and peace. Help us, Our Lady of the Visitation, to bring Christ to everyone, obeying the Father, in the love of the Spirit!
WORDS OF THE WISE
If you wish to be rich—Give
If you wish to be poor—Grasp
If you wish abundance—Scatter
If you wish to be needy—Hoard
FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION
Jesus, the Beloved, walk down the mountain with us and open our eyes to see you. Help us to resist the urge to check out of our lives, to distract ourselves, to be addicted to being busy. Wake us up to the glory that is around us all the time. Amen
all around us all the time. Amen
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