Clonmacnois Parish
Dec 2nd/3rd 2023
1st Sunday Advent (B)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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Sat 2nd Dec 7pm William & Julia Dillon
Mon 4th Dec 10am
Tues 5th Dec 10am
Wed 6th Dec 10am12
Thurs 7th Dec 7pm Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Fri 8th (see 10:30am Mass Clonfanlough)
Sat 9th Dec 7pm Lily Flannery, Kieran, Mary Ann & Brian Flannery
`CLONFANLOUGH N37 XR81
Sun 3rd Dec 10:30am Kieran & Mary Daly & Tom Mannion
Fri Dec 8th Feast of the Immaculate Conception 10:30am
Sun 10th Dec 10:30am Liam Coolahan (1st Anniv.) & wife Phil (22nd Anniv.)
Cluain Chiarain Mass 6/12/23 @ 7:30pm
FEASTS THIS WEEK
Dec. 6th St Nicholas (died 350) Not much is known about him. He was bishop of Myra (Turkey). By legend saved children from slavery. Patron of children
Dec 8th The immaculate Conception We celebrate Mary who, from the first instant of her existence in the womb of her mother Anne, was “by singular grace and privilege of almighty God, and in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, Saviour of the human race, preserved free from all stain of original sin”.
Weekly Envelopes The weekly envelope boxes for 2024 are being prepared. Thank you to everyone involved in this task of preparing and distributing the boxes each year.
Prayer of Blessing for an Advent Wreath Lord God, your Church joyfully awaits the coming of its Saviour, who enlightens our hearts and dispels of darkness of ignorance and sin. Pour forth your blessings upon us as we light the candles of this wreath; may their light reflect the splendour of Christ, who is Lord, for ever and ever. Amen.
BAPTISM: We welcome into the Christian Community Jack Adam Gunning , Clonlyon, who was baptised in St. Ciaran’s, Church, Clonfanlough last weekend.
RECENT DEATH Fr. Peter Brady, retired Parish Priest of St. Mary’s, Legan, Co. Longford former member St. Sarans teaching staff.
Advent Week 1 - (HOPE) Candle name: Prophet's Candle Remind us: Jesus is coming Advent is about faith and waiting. What are you waiting on God for this year?
[Advent Candles for home use free from Church]
PILATES with Ger Murray in Clonfanlough Hall continues Mondays at 8pm €10 per Class. Eircode (next door!) N37 D950 All Welcome
OFFERTORY: Nov 25/26th Offertory € 1040
Thank you for your financial support. You can also support using electronic transfer if it is more convenient. Bank details are : Clonmacnois Parochial Account.
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CLOTHES COLLECTION in aid of the Meals on Wheels. Please leave any bags of clothes, paired shoes, handbags, bed linen. (No blankets, duvets or pillows) into Shannonbridge Hall. Your support is appreciated.
THANK YOU to all for the Clonfanlough Social Christmas Party last Sunday. To all who organised & arranged, sponsors both individual & business. Musicians & children who entertained.It was good to be back after 4 years! Give me 6 hours to chop a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. (Abraham Lincoln)
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
‘Be on your guard’
Advent is here again and so, another Church year begins. The word advent means ‘coming’. During this special season of grace we are afforded the opportunity to reflect on the first coming of Christ two thousand years ago; on His second coming at the end of time; on the fact that one day He will come to call each one of us home. In that sense it is always Advent until our earthly lives have run their course. Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. It is an invitation to see the world beyond ourselves. It is a four-week course in waiting. Waiting does not diminish us. It enlarges and deepens us. It makes us more receptive. It brings us beneath the surface of things to what is essential. As we go through these weeks we could seize the moment to go beneath the surface, to take stock of our lives and act on the command that Jesus places before us in today’s Gospel: ‘be on your guard’. For the Christian there should be little talk of ‘later’. We live in the ‘now’ and secure our future by taking care of the present. One pertinent question should exercise our minds in that regard: if He were to come for me tomorrow, would I be ashamed of what I did today? This season is God’s precious gift to us
Nov 20-Dec 6th ATHLONE LITTLE THEATRE ! Three one-act continues in Athlone Little Theatre to December 6th at 8pm. Sunday Matinee only on December 3rd at 3pm. Book now on www.athlonelittletheatre.ie
Tues 5th Dec BOOK LAUNCH on "St. Anthony's Franciscan Friary Athlone" A pictorial memory by Carmel Feeney. launch on at 5:30pm in the Aidan Heavey Library
retailing at €15. All welcome
Wed Dec 6th SAMARITAN GALA CHRISTMAS CONCERT on Wed 6th Dec in the Friary, Athlone Freecall Samaritans on 116 123 for anyone who is lonely, troubled or needs to talk to someone in confidence.
Thurs 7th Dec Coercive Control within Relationships on at 8pm in the Old Schoolhouse, Moate N37 R5P1 presented by Deirdre Berry from Esker HouseDomestic Abuse Support Services followed by Tea & Treats all welcome
Fri Dec 8th ST HILDAS’ SERVICES, SUPPORT SERVICES - Are holding a Christmas Coffee Morning on Friday 8th December from 10:30am to 12:30pm in the Mary Ward Heritage Centre. Ferbane
Sat 9th Dec CANA EVENING FOR COUPLES 5-7:30pm Ceili House, Harbour Rd., Kilbeggan N91 NY28 or call Victoria 085 1025464
Sat 9th Dec Banagher Christmas Market on Sat. 9th Dec. 12 – 5 p.m. in LOETB College.
Wed 13th Dec ANAM CARA MIDLANDS - The organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wed.13th Dec. at 7.15pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel. This event is FREE and open to all bereaved parents. We also offer an online service. For info. call 01 4045378.
Dec 13-14 MUSICAL PANTOMINE The TY’s of Banagher College present , 'Robin Hood and his Musical Merry Men'. Tickets available on the door (CASH ONLY) Wed. 13th & Thurs. 14th Dec. at 7.30 p.m. Admission €12 adults, €7 seniors/students.
CONFIRMATION 2024 CHANGE OF DATE Owing to Bishop Paul’s availability we have had to change Confirmation to Friday, March 8th at 11am in Shannonbridge Church
SHANNONBRIDGE LOTTO Nov. 27th ’23 numbers drawn 1-3-23-27 No Winner, Two Match 3 Next Draw 4-12-23 Jackpot stands at €3,400
MEALS ON WHEELS if you would like to receive these (4 meals delivered twice weekly Mon & Wed) contact 087-2410587
Sunday Dec 3rd JOINT CAROL SERVICE of the RC and CofI Communities Sunday, December 3pm Teampall Ciaran. Clonmacnois Monastic Site
Sunday Dec 3rd CLONFANLOUGH HALL (N37 FN29) INDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET Sun 3rd Dec. 2023 from 3-6pm. Alison Holmes Handcrafted Jewellery, Anna Boles Art, Audrey White Cottage Crafts, Bloomhill Nurseries, Clonmacnois N.S. Christmas Cheer, Clonfanlough Hall Christmas Treats, Ferbane Totalhealth Pharmacy, Shannonbridge Pottery, Shannonbridge GAA, Tara’s Sweet Treats, Terence Casey Animal Adventure Books, Raffle, Complimentary Hot Chocolate, Tea & Coffee on Arrival.
Sunday Dec 3rd HIGH STREET / BELMONT WOMEN’S GROUP - Christmas Market this Sunday 3rd December from 10am to 2.30pm in High Street Hall. All local crafts, jams, gifts etc. Raffle in aid of Offaly Hospice. We ask for your support.
Tues 19th Dec ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE in Shannonbridge Church at 6:30pm The Parents Association will be providing refreshments afterwards in the Hall and are also running a raffle with some fantastic prizes. Please support the Raffle Cards that are distributed through the community.
First Sunday of Advent celebrated on Sun. 3rd Dec. Blessing of the Advent Wreath and lighting of the first candle. Advent is a time of waiting, conversion and of hope. Waiting: Memory of the first, humble coming of the Lord in Bethlehem and reflecting on His second coming. Conversion: “Repent for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand”. Matthew 3:2 Joyful Hope: “We shall become like him for we shall see Him as he really is”. John 3:2
ADVENT MONDAYS The Way of Gentleness: A personal enrichment journey for Advent on Mondays 8 p.m. from 4th, 11th and 18th Dec. in St. Patrick’s Church, Strandhill. Online attendance also at churchservices – stpatricksstrandhill.
MINISTRIES Readers: 9/12/23 @7pm Dympna Fitzpatrick 10/12/23 @10:30 Megan Coolahan Family intn reader (CF) Communion9/12/23 @7pm Marian McManus 10/12/23@10:30am Leanne Quinn Church Care Marie McManus, Patricia Kenny(SB) Helen Darcy, Kathleen Norton (CF) Counters Clonfanlough (Nov) Servers; 9/12/23 L. Fitzpatrick, J. Darcy (SB) 3/13/23 Clonfanlough T. Rohan, J. Rohan, K. Keelan Kelly, Kara Kelly.
2024 Daily Texts & Reflections Bible Diaries (€10 I’m told) and 2024 Sunday Readings to arrive early v. soon
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