Clonmacnois Parish
October 21st/22nd 2023
29th Sunday Ordinary Time (A)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
WEB shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
FACEBOOK www.fb.me/saintciarans
World Mission Sunday World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father’s annual appeal for spiritual and financial support so that the life-giving work of overseas mission and missionaries can continue. We remember our missionaries—lay and religious—who continue the work of developing the Kingdom of God and bring the Good News of the Gospel to all parts of the world. We pray especially for those who work in difficult and hostile situations that the Holy Spirit will continue to give them the faith, hope and courage necessary. . Your contribution through your envelope helps sustain our missionaries and furthers the growth of the Kingdom of God. Spare envelopes are available at the back of the Church for those who don’t use our parish envelope Thank you for your support.
There is a an envelope marked “Propagation of the Faith” in the Parish Box of Envelopes. That goes to the Mission Sunday appeal on Oct 22nd . There are additional envelopes left in both churches for your convenience. This year the organisers Missio have an novel alternative—you can donate by text as follows: [Please donate €4.00 by texting the word ‘Mission’ to 50300. Alternatively donate at www.missio.ie or call Missio on 01 4972035. To learn more go to www.missio.ie*]
MINISTRIES Readers: 28/10/23 @7pm Ruth Quirke/ Amelia Roche 29/10/23 @10:30am Della Fitzgerald (Cf)Communion 28/10/23 @7pm John Mitchell 29/10/23@10:30am Bridie Coughlan Church Care Jacinta Kelly/Ann Keena (SB) Eithne Rohan, Della Fitzgerald (CF) Counters Shannonbridge (October) Servers; 28/10/23 L. Fitzpatrick/J. Darcy (SB) 29/10/23 Clonfanlough E & D Seery, O & E Shrahan
Sat 21st Oct 7pm Kieran Rock
Monday 23rd 10am
Tuesday 24th 10am
Wednesday 25th 10am
Thursday 26th 10am
Friday 27th 10an
Sat 28th Oct 7pm Stephen (25/10/22) & Rita Kenny (23/11/18)
[Danny Farrell M/M 4/11/23 @ 7pm]
`CLONFANLOUGH
Sunday 22nd Oct 10:30am Tom Egan (Ballyhearth) 1st Anniversary
Sunday 29th Oct 10:30am
Cluain Chiarain Mass 25/10/23 @ 7:30pm
RECENT DEATHS Celine Grennan, S’bridge.
MASSES FOR PEACE IN THE WORLD With so many places in the world currently being devastated by war and destruction, I use the Mass for Reconciliation prayers these Sundays. We pray for an end to conflict worldwide.
Dec 3rd Carol Service 3pm Teampall Ciaran
OFFERTORY: Oct 21/22nd € 670
SAINTS FOR THE COMING WEEK
Mon 23rd St John of Capistrano, Priest
Tues 24th St Anthony Mary Claret,
Wed 25th Bl. Thaddeus MacCarthy, Bishop (Memorial)
Fri 27th St Otteran, Monk (Feast)
Oct. 28th SS Simon & Jude (Apostles) Jude is only named in the list of the Apostles. He is referred to Thaddeus in the Gospel of Mark & Matthew. Simon is referred to as Simon the Zealot to distinguish him from Simon Peter.
The Church that does not evangelise will fossilise Oswald J. Smith
Mobile Foot Health Practitioner Service. House Calls Available daytime and evening. Contact Maura 086 8053671 to arrange an appointment.
SHANNONBRIDGE LOTTO Oct 16th ‘23 numbers drawn 5-10-14-20 No Winner, 11 Match 3 Next Draw 23-10-23 Jackpot stands at €2,200
DATES FOR SACRAMENTS ‘23
Confirmation Wed March 6th @ 3pm
First Communion 2023 May 25th 2024
ENROLMENT FOR COMMUNION/CONFIRMATION Saturday, November 11th 2023 ät 7pm in Shannonbridge.
CHARITY SOCIAL DANCE - In Cloghan Hall on Friday 3rd November from 9pm - 12.30am. Music by the fabulous “Jem and the Bees Nees” and also the great “Rock on Paddy”. Refreshments served and spot prizes. Also a raffle for some great prizes. Looking forward to a great nights dancing
40 HOURS ADORATION - Monday 30th October to Friday 3rd November from 1pm to 9pm daily in the Céilí Community, Kilbeggan N91 NY28. Themes: Eucharistic Healing, Forgiveness, Families, Our dead and Family Tree. Mass 8pm daily, Confessions, Prayer ministry, petitions. Tea/coffee. All welcome. Enquiries 087 2539725
SEWING CLASS - In association with Offaly West on Saturday 28th October in High Street Hall from 10am - 4pm. All welcome.
DOON GAA - Monster Charity Car Wash on Sat. 28th October at Doon pitch from 10am-5pm
CLONFANLOUGH HALL DEVELOPMENT
Member of the community have come together to set up a committee with he aim of developing the facilities in Clonfanlough Hall. Anyone that wishes to be involved can contact Lorraine Guinan on 086 8677904. An open meeting will be held for all the community at a later stage. The group is hoping to hold an indoor Christmas Market for the community in early December to kick-start the fundraising process. Further details to follow in the coming weeks.
CONGRATULATIONS to Clonmacnois Football Team who won their Offaly Cumann na mBunscol Offaly Championship on Thursday 19th Oct. against Pullough N.S. Hard luck to the girls combined team Clonmacnois/High St. Who narrowly lost their Final on Wednesday Well done to all.
MARY COUGHLAN & ULTAN CONLON Sat 18th Nov @ 8pm Tickets €25 Tel. 09096 73538 /moorecc3@gmail.com
Two peoples, one land,
Three faiths, one root,
One earth, one mother,
One sky, one beginning,
one future, one destiny,
One broken heart, One God.
We pray to You: Grant us a vision of unity. May we see the many in the one and the one in the many. May you, Life of All the Worlds, Source of All Differences help us to see clearly. Guide us gently and firmly toward each other, toward peace
ANNUAL SERVICE OF
REMEMBRANCE FOR OUR DEAD
Church of the St. Ciaran, Shannonbridge
on Sun. 19th Nov. at 4pm.
29th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
MISSION SUNDAY
‘You will shine in the world like bright stars’
Today we join with over one billion of our Catholic brothers and sisters around the world who are observing Mission Sunday. It is a day when our attention is drawn to the Baptismal Font, the place where our faith journey began. On that day we were called to be sharers in the mission of the Church. Mission is at the heart of our Church because our Founder, Christ was the first missionary. If you take all references to mission out of the Bible, you will have nothing left except the covers! Consequently, the true greatness of our Church lies not in how many seats it fills but in how many it sends-out! The Church must send or the Church will end! We are sent then, as our ancestors down the ages were sent to make His voice heard and His face seen. All we need to be successful in our missionary task is embedded in the gifts, talents, capabilities, dreams and visions we possess. We just need to use them!
SOCIAL WALK Lough Boora Discovery Park Fri 27th Oct at 11am. Join us for a social walk to celebrate World Mental Health Month. Booking preferred 087 699 1226 (Declan) or 087 178 2989 (David)
WELLBEING SESSIONS Mindfulness/Chair Yoga/Relaxation starting Tuesday 7th November 10:30-11:30am Venue b Shannonbridge Community Hall every Tuesday for 6 weeks. Booking essential. Contact Stephanie 086 833 6873
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